Chapter 225 Mr. Xiaoge’s plan
Emperor Jiajing’s expectations for Ouyang Bijin and Yan Shifan were actually not high.
Especially for Ouyang Bijin, most of Emperor Jiajing's impression of him only came from the assessment records of the Ministry of Personnel and Yan Song's recommendation of this person.
Moreover, there was never a shortage of officials like Ouyang Bijin in the Ming Dynasty.
So, Emperor Jiajing naturally thought that Ouyang Bijin was just a relatively lucky ordinary official.
After all, the imperial court will select more than 300 Jinshi every three years, and although each of these Jinshi can be regarded as the pride of heaven, there are still only a few who can eventually reach the level of Liubu.
Therefore, Emperor Jiajing did not think that Ouyang Bijin would have such special talents if he could become Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
After all, there are too many talents like Ouyang Bijin in the imperial court, and some of them have not had the chance to display their talents.
So in the eyes of Emperor Jiajing, Ouyang Bijin was undoubtedly an ordinary person with some luck.
On the contrary, the attitude of Emperor Jiajing towards Yan Shifan is interesting.
What kind of person Yan Shifan was, perhaps apart from Yan Song, Emperor Jiajing knew him best.
The reason why Emperor Jiajing dared to allow Yan Shifan to play a role in the court was actually because of Yan Shifan's arrogance and domineering nature.
After all, there are many things that Emperor Jiajing cannot handle directly, but the smart Yan Shifan can accurately guess his thoughts and get things done.
So, no matter how bad Yan Shifan's reputation was outside, Emperor Jiajing didn't care.
As long as he can still use his advantage and get benefits for him, even if Yan Shifan did something harmful to the world, Emperor Jiajing would pretend he didn't see it.
After sending away Ouyang Bijin and Yan Shifan, Emperor Jiajing couldn't help but start to meditate.
Emperor Jiajing reflected on whether his expectations for the Ministry of Industry were really too high.
After all, in the past, what the Ministry of Industry did was just tinkering with the work of its predecessors.
Even if the Ministry of Industry is asked to build new palaces and temples, they will only do it in accordance with the previous regulations.
As for this capital expansion plan, if Huang Jin had not brought back the suggestions from San'er, would the Ministry of Industry's plan be a qualified plan?
Emperor Jiajing reflected for a while, and then said to Huang Jin: "Do you think my requirements for the Ministry of Industry are too high?"
After Huang Jin heard what Emperor Jiajing said, he was also slightly stunned. , this doesn’t seem to be consistent with past problems?
Huang Jin adjusted his mentality, and then replied: "How could the emperor think so? The Ministry of Industry should be like this. The emperor has high demands on them, and that is because he trusts them."
Emperor Jiajing shook his head slightly and said: "No, it's not like that. In the past, when I wanted to build any new palaces or temples, I would follow the fixed etiquette requirements according to the plans issued by the Ministry of Industry. Therefore, my performance has always felt that these are There is no problem.”
“But since I read San’er’s proposal, I always feel that there is something wrong with the Ministry of Industry’s plan and it is not what I want.”
"Therefore, I have to think carefully about whether this is the Ministry of Industry's problem or my problem."
Huang Jin was startled when he heard this and said quickly: "Is this the emperor's problem?" There will be problems, and they must be problems with the Ministry of Industry! Prince Yu’s suggestions have also been read, and they are indeed very meaningful. Although there are no specific construction plans, they also point out the significance.”
"The Ministry of Works cannot understand it. This must be a problem of the Ministry of Works. Therefore, I suggest that Prince Yu should make some more specific suggestions and plans so that the Ministry of Works can study hard?"
Emperor Jiajing listened. When Huang Jin said this, he couldn't help but start thinking.
Emperor Jiajing said: "This is a good idea. After I hold the crowning ceremony for San'er and Si'er, let San'er also be responsible for the expansion of the capital."
"At that time, I will see if the Ministry of Industry, with San'er's suggestions, can come up with a plan that satisfies me." Huang Jin said: "The emperor is wise!"
Ouyang Bijin and Yan Shifan, who had left the Longevity Palace at this moment, walked side by side again.
Yan Shifan looked at Ouyang Bijin with dissatisfaction, "Ouyang Shangshu, we are all old acquaintances. Ask yourself, without the recommendation of our Yan family, would your official career have been so prosperous?"
"Your Majesty just wants a better capital expansion plan, why can't you make it? I'm very disappointed with you."
Yan Shifan treated Ouyang Bijin as if he was Ouyang Bijin's immediate boss.
Although Ouyang Bijin was dissatisfied with Yan Shifan's attitude, he had nothing to do.
Who told Yan Shifan to be Yan Song’s son?
Although both families are from Ji'an and can be considered related to each other, the gap between the two families is also obvious.
So, even though Ouyang Bijin was Yan Shifan's immediate boss, he never put on airs with Yan Shifan.
Ouyang Bijin said truthfully: "Mr. Xiaoge, the expansion of the capital is no small matter. Your Majesty wants to expand the capital into an unprecedented majestic city, but the difficulty is not something that can be accomplished overnight."< br>
“If our plan is too grand, but in the end the expansion of the capital is abandoned halfway due to money or other matters, wouldn’t we become eternal sinners? Therefore, the Ministry of Industry really cannot come up with this plan. "
Yan Shifan turned to look at Ouyang Bijin and said in surprise: "Is this something you should consider? Isn't it clear to your majesty? Besides, the palace has sold Yiran candy and Bingxin candy in the past two years. You know how much money you have made, why should you worry about this? "
"Furthermore, Yan Maoqing is also working hard to make money for His Majesty in the salt administration. What are you afraid of? You just have to make this plan well. Then the credit will naturally be yours."
Ouyang Bijin was stunned by Yan Shifan's words. To be honest, Ouyang Bijin still knew very little about the affairs of the capital.
In these years, he has been serving as an official outside the country, and his understanding of the capital is stuck in the past.
Especially about the Yiran candy and Bingxin candy that Yan Shifan just talked about, he knew very little.
Ouyang Bijin was not sure and asked: "Are Yirantang and Bingxintang really from the palace?"
Thinking of the experience of being reprimanded by Yan Song for Yirantang, Yan Shifan hummed. : "How can this be false? If it wasn't from the palace, who would dare to be so bold as to build such a large industrial park in Shunyi? And it's still in the name of Prince Yu, and it's managed by the eunuchs of the palace?"
After Ouyang Bijin heard this, he couldn't help but gasped, "Isn't this competing with the people for profit? How could your Majesty be like this?"
Yan Shifan rolled his eyes: "It would be better to really compete with the people for profits. The new things in Shunyi Industrial Park cannot be made outside. It is too far-fetched to talk about competing with the people for profits."
" And now that your majesty has money, even if the money in the salt administration cannot be maintained for a long time, for the sake of face, your majesty will not give up easily on the expansion of the capital. So again, the plan for the expansion of the capital will definitely not be stingy. Yes. We must let His Majesty see the capabilities of our Ministry of Industry."
After Yan Shifan said this, Ouyang Bijin finally understood.
As expected of Mr. Xiao Ge, he sees the problem so thoroughly that he is already thinking about the emperor's small treasury.
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