Chapter 261 A fierce debate in the early morning
The morning light gradually spread throughout Linxi City, illuminating the towering palace buildings with golden light, looking very peaceful, but there was a fierce scene of dispute in Zhenghe Hall.
Zhuang Yan listened to the subordinates expressing their opinions without saying a word to stop them, and the dispute became more and more intense. Seeing that the scene was already in chaos, he suddenly shouted in a deep voice: "Enough, there is a loss of the ministerial body in the court, what kind of morality is there?"
His voice was not sharp or terrifying, but there was a natural sense of imperial aura, which was a temperament developed from childhood to adulthood. With just one sound, the noise came to an abrupt end.
Zhuang Yan's eyes swept over the ministers in turn, with unquestionable majesty in his tone: "I know that my dear friends have their own considerations about the snow disaster in Yuzhou, but now the disaster in Mianjiang is serious, I think the victims should be given priority. Several cabinet ministers have expressed your opinions."
It turned out that just now, the Zhan Shi's Mansion was arguing with the Ministry of Personnel, and there were occasionally ministers who agreed, but several auxiliary ministers in the cabinet never said anything.
In fact, this is not the first time. Since Qiu Wanao came to court yesterday, the cabinet ministers have nothing to say, except for the second assistant Li Xiangda. However, his opinions are not supported by others, and he looks quite a bit fighting alone.
Qiu Wanao, who was standing in Wen Liezhi, had a cold expression on his face at this moment, only looking at his feet, without saying a word. He didn't say anything, and few civil officials dared to say something. Everyone knew the reason.
In the past two days, the news was widely discussed in the capital, not only was the emperor carrying a sedan chair to enter the palace by the emperor's eighth sedan chair, but it was the ceremony of "three bows and nine bows" by the emperor. The news was like the spring breeze passing by, and suddenly it was like a pear blossom blooming overnight. In just one day, not only did it be known to everyone in the capital, but also to the local area.
Those who didn't know the truth thought it was the emperor who was compassionate to his subordinates. Qiu Wanao thanked the emperor for his grace, the monarch and ministers were harmonious, and the local area was unclear, but none of the officials in the capital were unaware of it.
Qiu Wanao is so majestic in the court on weekdays, and the emperor is sometimes suppressed by him and has nothing to say. Everyone knows in their hearts that the little emperor is just a decoration.
As for the eight-handed sedan chair, the little emperor could do it, but Qiu Wanao was determined not to give such a big ritual to the little emperor. Therefore, although the officials in the capital knew a rough idea, they were very puzzled by the reasons.
But the people in the whole city saw it, how could there be any falsehood? They could only guess the reason. Although they remained calm, they had already started talking about it behind their backs, laughing at it, being surprised, and being indifferent.
In short, everyone has different ideas, but one view is the same, that is, they are very surprised by what the little emperor did.
No matter what the reason is, Zhuang Yan's move is undoubtedly a notice to the whole world that he is the emperor. Even if Qiu Wanao is capable and powerful, he is still his own businessman. In front of the world, he still has to kowtow to Zhuang Yan.
The officials in the capital were not sure whether this move was intentional or unintentional. If it was intentional, it would be wonderful. The emperor would eventually grow up, and Fu would eventually grow old. From the present moment, it seems that the emperor has already set his target on Fu.
But even so, according to the current power of the emperor, he was a little childish when he wanted to fight for the support. Everyone felt like they were clearly looking at it, so naturally they should stand on the side.
Compared with the silence of civil officials, the military officers are much more lively. Since ancient times, there have been conflicts between civil and military officials in the court, especially under the command of the Fu and Taiwei, this differentiation is even more serious.
Although military officers may not necessarily be on the Xin party, and civil officials may not necessarily be on the Qiu party, everyone is in a balanced manner.
Seeing that the cabinet ministers were not speaking, Zhuang Yan turned his gaze to Qiu Wanao: "Fu, what do you think?"
Although Qiu Wanao has not stopped talking now, he doesn't speak. His mouth grows on him and he doesn't speak, so what can he do if he doesn't speak?
He bowed lightly: "The old minister is stupid. Both of them are reasonable. The old ministers really can't tell which one is right or wrong. The disaster relief matter is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel. However, Zhan Shi was young and promising, and he was a third-rank official at a young age. It can be seen that his thoughts are far-sighted and ordinary people cannot reach it, so the old minister dared not say much."
As soon as he finished speaking, several cabinet ministers standing behind bowed and shouted, "I dare not speak more."
Zhuang Yan sneered in his heart. Qiu Wanao was demonstrating to him, but he couldn't see it. He was not moved. He just pretended not to see it, and then looked at Xin Zhongqiao: "What do you think of the Taiwei? Why don't you say it?"
Xin Zhongqiao stood out and looked very respectful: "Reporting to the emperor, the old minister thought that what the Ministry of Personnel said was reasonable.
If the disaster relief process is simplified, it is inevitable that local governments will report randomly because of this. In previous years, disaster relief has been investigated first and then released disaster relief materials. If the disaster relief materials are directly released, if the disaster situation is falsely reported, then the extra share may be included in the pocket by corrupt officials. If the people are not helpful, the court will also suffer losses."
Xie Jun immediately stood up and retorted: "Although what Master Taiwei said is reasonable, he can use extraordinary means in extraordinary times, and the country is the most important thing. Once the disaster is reported, it will not be a false thing, but the people are in dire straits.
Although the disaster relief process has been like this in previous generations, it takes one month to report disaster relief from local officials, three months to review it, and one month to report it to Beijing, and another four or five months to review it. Then the materials will be released all the way, and it will take another five or two years to add up.
The disaster is imminent, but the materials will only be in the hands of the people a year or two later. People will die or run away long ago. What is the disaster situation for this disaster relief?"
Xin Zhongqiao hummed, "Even if you are right, the court must have rules and regulations and not do anything randomly. If you receive disaster reports from local governments, you will immediately release materials to provide relief. Then the treasury will be empty long ago.
Today's report, tomorrow's report, you only give this company supplies, not that company, how can you convince the public? Although Zhan Shi wanted to do things for the people, this idea was still not considered."
Shen Qing, Minister of Personnel, also stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I have already accelerated the review process by the Ministry of Personnel and shortened the time as much as possible. But if it is true that materials are reviewed first, it is indeed inappropriate."
Xie Jun turned around and asked, "Dare you ask Lord Shangshu, the Ministry of Personnel has accelerated the review process, how long will the materials be delivered to the people?"
Shen Qing showed displeasure on his face, "Sir Zhan, this is my Ministry of Personnel's business. I will naturally report it to the emperor. There is no need to explain it to you. This matter is not about Zhan Shi's business, so please don't worry about it."
Xie Jun did not give in and said righteously: "All the ministers and they all do things for the people. How can they be completely blocked by the position of an official?
Lord Shangshu doesn’t want to say it, I’ll tell you that even if the Ministry of Revenue improves the review efficiency, it will take as soon as one year to put the materials in the hands of the people.
Regardless of whether Mianjiang has frozen to death, the snow disaster this year is indeed serious, and there are many people in the capital who have frozen to death, let alone extremely cold places."
He turned to the upper hand and said, "Your Majesty, I think Mianjiang disaster relief supplies should be released immediately.
I have heard that many Mianjiang villages and towns have come to take refuge in the south, among which a large number of disasters have flowed in Zhongjing, Wuzhou.
The local people are still barely able to survive, and they can only resist the influx of disaster victims. In this way, both sides will inevitably take action, and the disaster victims will either rob or steal, and the local area will be in peace.
Chapter completed!