allendalepharm Chapter 832: Riding on Jiang Youzhen's support, sharing the credit
Chapter 832: Riding on Jiang Youzhen's support, sharing the credit
Chapter 832: Riding on Jiang Youzhen's support, sharing the credit
Li Dongsheng was very confused. "Why is that? The matter here has been resolved. We should return to Beijing as soon as possible. The case still needs to be transferred to the Dali Temple. How to deal with those officials still needs to be judged by the three courts. We can't delay it."
"I have submitted memorials to the capital, two of which mentioned the new policy on salt tax and suggested that the emperor implement the new policy immediately, with Lin'an Prefecture being the first place for implementation.
The new prefect has not yet taken office, so we have to ask the emperor to send a new prefect as soon as possible. Before that, we have to take charge of the affairs of the government office, so we can't leave for the time being."
Jiang Youzhen thought that the prefect Zhou Qing was still imprisoned in the prison, so someone had to take care of the government affairs.
Even if all the evidence cannot show that Zhou Qing was in cahoots with those people, he will not escape punishment for shielding and neglecting his duties.
In other words, there was no doubt that he would be demoted. As for whether he would be completely demoted to a commoner or sent to a remote place to become a county magistrate, that would depend on the emperor's opinion.
"What? Salt policy? What does it mean?" Li Dongsheng was very confused.
Jiang Youzhen explained it to him, and Li Dongsheng couldn't help but give her a thumbs up after listening.
“If this plan is implemented, it will be of great benefit to both the common people and merchants as well as the court, but I am worried that the ministers in the court will not agree.
They would feel that their power was challenged and fear that the status of merchants would be improved and affect the status of scholars.”
Li Dongsheng was familiar with these people. His grandfather had once told him that the ministers in the court no longer had the ambitions they had in the past.
They are all old and just want to enjoy their retirement, so they don't want to take such risks.
Therefore, the court urgently needs young people to break these conventions, and the emperor should think so too.
In recent years, the emperor has given some opportunities to young people who have passed the imperial examinations to enter the government. Unfortunately, no one has been able to take it. Once those young people enter the government, if they have some ability, they will be ganged up by those ministers.
The talents sent to the court ended up joining the ministers and princes. However, Jiang Youzhen was obviously different. She truly worked for the people and was a true loyal minister.
"So you want to wait for the emperor to agree to implement the new policy in Jiangnan first, and you want to take charge in person?"
"That's right! In order to prevent those officials from taking advantage of this to make money and end up with something that doesn't look like anything, I must stay here."
Jiang Youzhen nodded. Actually, she also had some selfish motives. Now that she had entered the world, she no longer had to rely entirely on the power of the prince.
Not to mention forming a clique for personal gain, she had to quickly develop her own power. Otherwise, if something happened, she would have to seek cooperation from the powerful, which would be too passive.
The implementation of this salt policy is a great opportunity.
"That's fine, but I still have to tell Miss Liao."
In this case, I will definitely not be able to return to the capital for at least a month. If Miss Liao is in a hurry, let her go back by herself first!
Lin Mansion in Beijing
"Yunfeng, the cabinet is discussing the salt policy today. What do you think?"
Prime Minister Lin Juhui looked at Wen Ruyu, his newly accepted disciple, and asked.
Yunfeng was the courtesy name he personally gave to this disciple, implying that he would rise rapidly in the future and stand on top of the clouds.
"Teacher! I think Jiang Youzhen's new policy is very good. It can indeed reduce a lot of illegal salt trafficking."
He looked at the expressionless Lin Juhui, then paused and said: "However, there are too many things that can be manipulated when purchasing salt permits. I am afraid that some local people will unite and want to buy salt permits at a very low price.
When it is converted into food and sent to the border, how can we guarantee the quality of the food? Even if the government has checked it and will check it again after it is sent, those unscrupulous merchants will definitely have other ways. When it is sent to the soldiers, it is not good food anymore. "
Wen Ruyu was born in a poor family, not a son of aristocratic family. Naturally, he understood that some people would sell inferior goods as good ones to make a profit.
The soldiers at the border defend against foreign enemies, and those barbarians are brave and good at fighting. If the soldiers are not well fed and clothed, how can they resist the foreign enemies?
Lin Juhui immediately looked at Wen Ruyu with admiration, "That's right! I took a fancy to you and accepted you as my last disciple because I felt that you were not like those children from aristocratic families who were not familiar with mundane affairs.
You know the suffering of the people, and you will work for their well-being in the future. And you are naturally intelligent, as long as your teacher trains you well, you will be no worse than Jiang Youzhen in the future."
Wen Ruyu suddenly felt uncomfortable. He and Jiang Youzhen were close friends. Why did his mentor compare him with Jiang Youzhen?
He is no worse than Jiang Youzhen. His tone is as if Jiang Youzhen refused to be his disciple, so he chose himself as a second choice.
Although he felt it was true, he still felt hurt by what the teacher said.
However, Wen Ruyu did not show it on his face, instead he bowed deeply with great excitement, "Thank you very much for your cultivation, Master. I have no way to repay you."
"Okay, there's no need to be so polite between us teacher and student." Lin Juhui waved his hand.
"Speaking of salt permits, your concerns are not without reason, so the emperor asked our cabinet to discuss countermeasures. Of course, it is impossible to completely prevent this matter. People are selfish by nature. As long as it is not too excessive, the court will certainly turn a blind eye."
Since ancient times, has there been few cases of corruption? But if the water is too clear, there will be no fish. If you want everyone to work together, there must be benefits to be gained.
"I plan to recommend you to the Emperor and send you to Jiangnan to assist Jiang Youzhen and promote the implementation of the new policy."
Wen Ruyu was a little surprised, and then delighted, as he and Jiang Youzhen had not seen each other for a long time.
However, Lin Juhui's next words made him frown.
"Jiang Youzhen eradicated the Salt Gang, and the emperor promised him a promotion of two levels. Therefore, with this new salt permit policy, even if the emperor will reward Jiang Youzhen with treasures from all over the world, he will not be able to promote him to a higher rank." Lin Juhui ordered.
Wen Ruyu looked solemn. Wouldn't Jiang Youzhen be at a disadvantage? Although he knew it was wrong to think so, he still felt sorry for Jiang Youzhen.
"So the reason why I sent you to Jiangnan is to share the credit of Jiang Youzhen. Since he can't be promoted in a short time, it's better to give this credit to you than to others."
Wen Ruyu's face suddenly changed when he heard this. If he was asked to share Jiang Youzhen's credit, what kind of person would he be?
Jiang Youzhen offered good strategies and the implementation of Jiangnan's new strategy was also led by Jiang Youzhen. He was just there to help, but he was asked to share the credit. How would he face Jiang Youzhen in the future?
"Teacher, I don't want to go." He was silent for a moment, but still refused.
"Why? Because Jiang Youzhen is your good friend and you don't want to do this for fear of hurting the friendship between you? Or is it because your self-esteem doesn't allow it?"
"Both! I want to get promoted on my own, not by taking advantage of my junior brother. How is this different from using him?"
Wen Ruyu felt a little sad. His friendship with Jiang Youzhen shouldn't be like this. He also had his own pride.
Lin Juhui sighed. When he saw the change in the disciple's expression just now, he knew what he was thinking.