Chapter 276 The big boss’ thoughts
As soon as Emperor Jiajing’s jade voice sounded, the eyes of the entire Wanshou Palace hall involuntarily focused on Prince Yin Youzhao of Shuntian Prefecture.
Wang Youzhao also instantly felt the invisible pressure from his gaze.
Many years ago, even if Emperor Jiajing held court meetings, with his official position, it was difficult to stand close to the emperor.
Now that he was suddenly summoned by the emperor, and also named by His Majesty the Emperor, Wang Youzhao was under great psychological pressure.
But at the same time, Wang Youzhao couldn't help but feel excited, because this also showed that His Majesty the Emperor paid special attention to him.
You must know that if an official gets special attention from the emperor when he has made no mistakes, he is likely to be lucky.
Wang Youzhao bowed deeply to Emperor Jiajing excitedly, "Your Majesty is so blessed by heaven, I am so frightened."
Emperor Jiajing hummed lightly, "Tell me what you think. Tell me, let these people listen.”
Emperor Jiajing is very good at passing the blame. Although he convened this imperial meeting, Emperor Jiajing passed the problem to his ministers in a few words. Let them take the initiative to talk and fight, and then he will just watch the fun.
When the courtiers below are almost done fighting, he will make a decision based on his own preferences or opinions that he thinks is in his own interests. In this way, even if these courtiers are dissatisfied, they will not dare to say anything to Emperor Jiajing. gas.
After all, Emperor Jiajing also let them speak, but what they said was not supported.
Wang Youzhao bowed to Emperor Jiajing again, and then said: "This matter of the expansion of the outer city of the capital, I believe that this matter is mostly related to the civil affairs of Shuntian Prefecture. As the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture, I believe that Shuntian Prefecture has unshirkable responsibility. Therefore, I carefully asked the imperial court to set up a city construction office in Shuntian Prefecture to be responsible for the management of city construction in the capital. On the one hand, it can clarify the responsibilities, and on the other hand, it can share the worries of the imperial court."
As soon as Wang Youzhao finished speaking, Yan Song. The drooping eyebrows could not help but raise slightly, but did not make any move.
But the expression of Yan Shifan, who was standing at the end, changed. He could tell that this Wang Youzhao had taken advantage of others and wanted to steal the benefits of the Ministry of Industry?
Such a large project to expand the outer city of the capital is rare in a century. Moreover, both the court and the emperor will attach great importance to this project. Therefore, if this project can be completed from beginning to end, the Ministry of Industry responsible for the construction does not know how much benefit it can make from it. .
But now Wang Youzhao says that he wants to create some kind of Urban Construction Department Yamen to be responsible for the management of urban construction in the capital. Isn't this trying to steal the job of the Ministry of Works?
Although Yan Shifan wanted to give King Yu some eye drops, this did not mean that Yan Shifan had any grudge against Yinzi.
Yan Shifan was still very happy to let his foremen from the Ministry of Works take the craftsmen from the Ministry of Works to help him earn money for city construction.
You must know that all the money was transferred directly from the account of the household department, and there was no mistake at all. Moreover, once the money is in their hands, how much money will be paid to these workers will not matter. It's all them who have the final say.
There is also the matter of building materials. Although these building materials have designated production plants, this does not mean that the court can use prostitution for nothing. The court still has to pay the money that should be paid.
Most of these workshops and production sites are related to the Ministry of Industry, so no matter how the money is earned, most of it will fall into the hands of Yan Shifan in the end.
But if the City Construction Department Yamen proposed by Wang Youzhao is established now, wouldn't it mean that the benefits that originally belonged to the Ministry of Works would be taken away, and Shuntian Prefecture would have to live alone?
This is obviously not in the interest of the Ministry of Industry, let alone Yan Shifan! So Yan Shifan immediately jumped out and accused Wang Youzhao: "Wang Fuyin, what do you mean? Do you suspect that our Ministry of Industry will cut corners and commit fraud?"
When Wang Youzhao heard Yan Shifan's accusation, he immediately responded: "Old Xiaoge, I don't mean this. I just feel that the Ministry of Works has complicated affairs and has to take charge of the world's projects. City construction is a matter that is related to the people's livelihood. If it is done by Shuntian Prefecture will bear it, which will not only reduce the burden of the Ministry of Industry, but also implement the imperial court's decree of building the capital outside the country better and faster."
Yan Shifan snorted and said: "It's nonsense! This is the duty of the Ministry, how can you change it at your request? As long as I am here, the Ministry of Industry will never give in!” He didn't hear anything, but seeing Wang Youzhao cowering a little and Xu Jie pretending to be silent, Emperor Jiajing felt a little unhappy.
In Emperor Jiajing's heart, he thought that Wang Youzhao was so bold because of Xu Jie's guidance.
But when he got to the imperial court, Xu Jie just wanted to pretend to be stupid and let Wang Youzhao confront Yan Shifan. Isn't this just a meat bun beating a dog? Wang Youzhao dared to argue for a sentence or two, but the courage to fight to the end was obviously not enough.
Therefore, at this time, Emperor Jiajing also shook his sleeves and said without raising his eyes: "What you said makes sense, Xu Jie, what do you think?"
Emperor Jiajing directly named Xu Jie, and Xu Jie was dismissed by Jiajing The emperor's roll call made his heart skip a beat, but at the same time, he was also making crazy calculations in his mind. He didn't know Wang Youzhao's request to build the city and build the Yamen, but Wang Youzhao dared to do it without getting angry with him. In response to this memorial, is it His Majesty's intention to build a new city and build a bureau?
After receiving the results of this deduction, Xu Jie suddenly felt different.
Xu Jie bowed to Emperor Jiajing and said, "Your Majesty, I have also thought about the matter that Wang Fuyin proposed. I think that what Wang Fuyin proposed is feasible. Shuntian Mansion is the emperor. The number one capital in the world at our feet is naturally different from the ordinary state capitals.”
“And the construction of the outer city of the capital is not a day’s work. If the construction and management of this project can be handed over to Shuntian Prefecture. I think this can be regarded as fulfilling my responsibility. Therefore, I mean that I can try to let Shuntian Mansion take on this responsibility to see the consequences. ”
Xu Jie's speech was very skillful, and it immediately touched the heart of Emperor Jiajing.
Emperor Jiajing also wanted to give Yan Shifan a hard time and ask him to make money properly instead of earning vain benefits. Unfortunately, Emperor Jiajing never thought of a suitable method.
This time Wang Youzhao's advice allowed Emperor Jiajing to see an opportunity, so Emperor Jiajing did not hesitate to convene this imperial meeting. The purpose was to give Yan Song and Yan Shifan a small warning. , so that they can understand their position, help the court maintain its operation, and try to use people who are good at doing things and can make money to solve the current court problems.
Because the treasury of the Ming Dynasty was too shy, if some "good talents" were not used to do things, many things might only remain in words and could not be implemented in practice.
So, in the eyes of Emperor Jiajing, Yan Song, Yan Shifan and his son, they were a good sword that could be used easily. They could help Emperor Jiajing break through some obstacles and solve some problems that were inconvenient for Emperor Jiajing to explain clearly.
But now this sword is a bit weak, and his eyes are always staring at the three melons and two dates in the capital, which makes Emperor Jiajing very unhappy.
So this time Emperor Jiajing will use Xu Jie and Wang Youzhao to attack Yan Song and Yan Shifan, just to give them a sense of crisis and let them see: "You can't do things, I will find someone to do it." The people doing the work have replaced you.”
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The next chapter will be updated in the evening. There is a lot going on these days, so I will adjust the original update time as soon as possible.
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