readytorunbook Chapter 316 Song Pu was silenced, the Minister of Revenue Gu Jingzhi!
Chapter 316 Song Pu was silenced, the Minister of Revenue Gu Jingzhi!
**He was a fourth-rank official before. According to what Emperor Xia said, he was promoted to the third-rank official!
But the Minister...
That’s a third-rank official position!
Many people in the court had complicated expressions on their faces. Although Emperor Xia had said before that he would reward them after the hybrid rice yield was determined next year, seeing the official positions he bestowed on **, they knew in their hearts that Emperor Xia had already believed it!
But think about it, Emperor Xia controls an institution like the Imperial Guard, and hybrid rice is not a top secret, so how could the Imperial Guard not know about it?
After realizing this, everyone looked at Song Pu, and they roughly understood in their hearts that he simply didn't want Gu Jingzhi and others to make any more great contributions!
Some court officials who were concerned about state affairs were filled with melancholy.
Hybrid rice is an unusual item. It is a treasure that benefits the world. They were cautious only because the matter was indeed of great importance. Out of their duty as ministers, they advised Emperor Xia.
But thinking back, these were just the doubts led by Song Pu and others, and they didn't think much about it. After all, the emergence of hybrid rice was like a thunderclap on a calm lake.
But now that Emperor Xia has appointed officials, he has clearly told them that this matter is true and has been confirmed!
The reason why next year is used as an excuse is probably that, firstly, Gu Jingzhi's rise is indeed too fast, and secondly, it is to shut up all those who question him!
Come to think of it!
This is a serious crime of deceiving the emperor. Gu Jingzhi has a bright future, so why would he resort to this tactic to gain fame and reputation?
Therefore, when the ** was appointed as an official, they all remained silent.
Seeing that no one in the court objected, a smile flashed in Emperor Xia's eyes, and then he looked at Gu Jingzhi.
"Mr. Gu, I originally thought that you were a brilliant writer with extraordinary talent, and you were the top scorer in the last imperial examination! With the Spring Examination approaching, I was thinking of having you serve in the Ministry of Rites."
"I never thought that your ability to govern is even greater than your talent!"
"There are countless talented people in the court, but only a few can bring a poor place like Ningzhou back to life. I have seen your talent, and I believe that all the civil and military officials in the court will be impressed..."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze towards the courtiers.
Wherever he looked, all the ministers bowed in admiration. Even Song Pu did not dare to object. After all, Ningzhou's achievements were there!
Wei Xuan's face was even more flushed as he said, "We admire the talent of Xiling Hou! Without the financial support of the court, he managed to run the government of Ningzhou. I am ashamed of myself!"
"Haha! You're not stingy with compliments!"
"His Majesty!"
Wei Xuan said sternly, "Although I am the tutor of Marquis Xiling, I recommend talents regardless of personal connections. Marquis Xiling's talent is comparable to that of a great scholar in the country. Your Majesty should use him according to his abilities!"
"Well!"
Emperor Xia nodded slightly and said, "Our dynasty just ended the border war last year. Although we won a great victory, the court's finances were also greatly depleted. Now the treasury is short of money..."
Treasury?
Little money?
As soon as these words came out, many people's faces changed drastically.
Your Majesty, are you going to send Gu Jingzhi to the Ministry of Revenue?
As soon as they finished thinking this, Emperor Xia said with a smile: "Gu Qing, the Ministry of Revenue is in charge of the country's finances and grain. If it were handed over to you, I believe you would be able to better utilize your talents!"
"That's why! I have decided to confer upon Xiling Marquis Gu Jingzhi the title of Minister of Revenue. I hope you will live up to my trust and make great contributions to the court and the people of the world!"
really……
Everyone's heart skipped a beat!
This is the Ministry of Revenue!
If we have to rank the six ministries, the Ministry of Revenue deserves to be second!
Needless to say, the first one is the Ministry of Personnel, which has the greatest power. After all, it controls the promotion, appointment and dismissal of officials in a country. The second one is naturally the Ministry of Revenue, which controls money and grain!
Although the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice are equally powerful, the Ministry of Justice has the Dali Temple. Although the two have different powers, they can check and balance each other.
Ministry of War...
Although the Ministry of War is powerful, military power is generally in the hands of the emperor. In terms of authority, although it is not low, and even very high, what can it accomplish without money?
As for the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Works, there is no need to say more!
Song Pu closed his eyes, sighed softly, and a feeling of powerlessness surged from his heart.
Emperor Xia first brought up Gu Jingzhi's achievements, saying that Gu Jingzhi had the ability to fill the national treasury, and also pointed out that the country had just experienced a foreign war and was currently short of money.
Let Gu Jingzhi go to the Ministry of Revenue to get money. In his situation, he has no reason to deny it.
The most important thing is that he had just refuted Gu Jingzhi's contribution to hybrid rice, causing Emperor Xia to take a step back. If he objects again now, not only will he face Emperor Xia's wrath, even the ministers in the court will probably come out to impeach him!
Helpless, Song Pu could only accept it!
The officials from the aristocratic family camp saw that Song Pu did not say anything, so they did not dare to say anything more.
However, Gu Jingzhi's appointment to the Ministry of Revenue made many people nervous, including all the officials and the three people standing at the front.
No one expected that Emperor Xia would directly appoint Gu Jingzhi as the Minister of Revenue.
In front of all the court officials, although Gu Jingzhi was asked to raise money, the Ministry of Revenue was not solely responsible for raising money, so...
Thinking of the past, many people feel a little scared!
Gu Jingzhi, on the other hand, accepted the imperial edict calmly. This had already been discussed with Emperor Xia before. He was working in the Ministry of Revenue, although it was not clearly stated that day that he was the assistant minister!
However, Gu Jingzhi also had some guesses in his mind. After all, he was a fourth-rank official, and he had made such a big move in Ningzhou, and he even participated in the border war. If he didn't get a promotion for these achievements... would it be possible?
In the Ministry of Revenue, the Shangshu is of the second rank, so naturally he cannot be given the position. The remaining position is the Shilang of the third rank, and the rest are fifth and sixth rank officials.
Apart from the Minister, there is no one else who is suitable for Gu Jingzhi's identity.
The court meeting was almost coming to an end at this point, and the remaining matters were all unimportant. Gu Jingzhi stood in his seat and did not say another word!
After the court meeting, Gu Jingzhi chatted with his colleagues, mainly the princes and dukes.
Gu Jingzhi had formed a friendship with them during the rebellion at the previous annual banquet, but at that time everyone was recuperating from their injuries or attending funerals, so it was not easy for them to get together.
Gu Jingzhi has been gone for almost two years. Now that we finally meet, it’s natural for him to brag about himself.
However, Gu Jingzhi had to go to the Ministry of Revenue at this time, so he could only have a brief chat with those princes and dukes, and after making an appointment to have a drink together, he left the palace!
As soon as Gu Jingzhi left the palace gate, he saw a man waiting outside the palace gate pulling a carriage.
Seeing Gu Jingzhi coming, he got back into the carriage and took out a box.
"Master Hou..."
This man was arranged by Qu Feiyan to protect Gu Jingzhi. He is a secret guard led by Chen Yu and his name is Erhu!
Gu Jingzhi opened the box and hung the Great Xia Dragon Bird around his waist. Seeing this, Erhu hesitated and said, "My Lord, you are going to the Ministry of Revenue to report for duty. I'm afraid it's not a good idea to wear this Great Xia Dragon Bird."
After hearing this, Gu Jingzhi smiled mysteriously and said, "This is exactly the effect I want!"
He must have his reasons for taking the Great Xia Dragon Bird with him!
According to what the Crown Princess said, there is probably someone standing behind the Minister of Revenue. He doesn't have the time to flatter others. The quickest way is naturally to find someone behind the scenes!