allendalepharm Chapter 770 What do I have to fear?
Chapter 770 What do I have to fear?
Everyone looked behind them, and when they saw it was Jiang Youzhen, everyone had different expressions.
There was shock, disdain, and regret.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to risk my life for the court, to sacrifice my life for the emperor, and to eradicate the calamity for the people. Even if it means death, I will not back down!"
"Good!" A hint of relief flashed in the emperor's eyes. The court needs such young people who dare to fight and take risks.
"I am very pleased that Lord Jiang dares to take risks!" The emperor finally showed a smile on his face.
Under the heavy reward, there must be a brave man!
And this was his original purpose! The situation in the court had not changed for too long. Even if the emperor had a plan in mind, if he was a hopeless person, the emperor would have no choice but to abandon him.
How can you deal with these loyal ministers without courage?
The Minister of War Sui Yuanchao could not help but sneer, "Master Jiang is just eyeing the emperor's promise of a two-rank promotion, right? Haha!"
"Mr. Jiang, this major case cannot be compared with your previous recommendation policies. If you are not careful, you may die in a foreign land and put the court in an even more dangerous situation!" The Minister of Revenue Du Yikun felt that Jiang Youzhen was too arrogant.
"I am not afraid of the remnants of the previous dynasty, so I am not afraid of those rats either." Jiang Youzhen's eyes were firm. Are you kidding? I've been promoted twice. If I miss this opportunity, when will I get another chance?
Fortune and wealth are sought in danger! She is not afraid of taking risks! And this is also a test. As long as she passes it, her career will be smooth and she will rise to the top!
"Mr. Jiang, you can just investigate the remnants of the previous dynasty in Beijing, and you will be safe. But this case requires you to go to Jiangnan, and the journey will be difficult and dangerous, and those people will not let you go. You! Think twice!"
The Fourth Prince couldn't bear to see Jiang Youzhen take risks. This was not something that a sixth-rank official like him should worry about.
"That's right! The boy is so arrogant that he thinks he can solve this case just by solving one. Humph! He overestimates his own abilities!"
Wei Donglai, the Minister of Justice, shook his head. Although he said so, in his heart he actually admired Jiang Youzhen a little bit for having the guts to stand up.
The emperor was silent. Jiang Youzhen saw this and immediately said, "Our Dayun is a great country. This time, the salt gang dared to make trouble for the court. Where is the dignity of the court? Where is the power of the dragon? Where is the prestige of the officials? I cannot tolerate such rebellious things. They are just some scoundrels. What do I have to fear?"
Jiang Youzhen spoke righteously, and everyone looked at him sideways! Regardless of whether they were dissatisfied with Jiang Youzhen or not, they all secretly praised him for his courage!
"The court doesn't need to mobilize a large number of troops to send officials to suppress the bandits. The ministers in the court are firmly in control of the government, so why should they take these scoundrels seriously?
Sending low-ranking officials like me is a disrespect to them. They are not worthy of the great powers to treat them as enemies. The great powers have no fear! I, too, have no fear! "
These words shocked everyone. Although this guy was crazy, he silenced the crowd.
Not only did it prevent them from going there, but it also saved their face.
One word of "unworthy" left all the officials speechless!
This kid! He is definitely not an ordinary person!
Although he is not fully grown yet, he already has the spirit of a king or a general!
"Good!" The emperor was very excited and patted the dragon head on the armrest. Jiang Youzhen did not disappoint him.
"Lord Jiang, you are so brave, I approve!"
There was a flash of admiration in the second prince's eyes. He was indeed Jiang Youzhen!
Even the Third and Fourth Princes were moved by this. This boy is truly a peerless talent! If you ask yourself, even they wouldn't be so resolute.
"However, I have three conditions, and I hope Your Majesty will agree to them!" Jiang Youzhen made such a big sacrifice, so naturally he had conditions.
"Qing Aiqing, please speak!"
"First, it would be too risky for me to go alone. It's not that I'm afraid of death, but I'm afraid I won't be able to complete the task, so I want to take a few officials with me."
"Who?" The emperor felt that this request was reasonable and there was nothing wrong with it.
"Qin Yandong, the Right Prime Minister of the Dali Temple!" This man is one of the male protagonists, he will not die easily, there is a guarantee!
"Okay!" The emperor said without hesitation. Qin Yandong is extremely powerful, but!
"Zheng Quanhai, the Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate! There is a centurion in the Beijing Guard Command, named Fang Zhongyi."
Zheng Quanhai had no connection with Jiang Youzhen, but Jiang Youzhen took a fancy to his abilities. Most importantly, this person was a distant relative of the then censor Huang Andao, but no one in the court knew about it!
If you want to know why Jiang Youzhen knows so much, it is naturally because Huang Andao told her.
Because of the cheating in the imperial examination, Jiang Youzhen used the case of corruption at the Tongzhou wharf to implicate Huang Andao in order to hold the third prince accountable.
Although Huang Andao nearly lost his life during that period, Jiang Youzhen saved his life all the way to the capital and also protected his family. Otherwise, Huang Andao would not be alive, let alone get promoted.
Now Huang Andao has been promoted to the position of Right Censor-in-Chief. One might ask how a seventh-rank official could become the Right Censor-in-Chief in one fell swoop?
This is because the Censors of this dynasty are responsible for inspecting all officials on behalf of the Emperor. They have great power and are deeply trusted by the Emperor.
Once they were appointed as the Supervisory Censor, they could not be promoted during their tenure and could only be the seventh rank. However, as long as they returned to the capital alive to report on their work, they could be promoted, and some even jumped several levels.
Since he has been the Censor for many years, he should be promoted according to his seniority.
The position of Censor is so dangerous that one might die in a foreign land. This is like putting one's head on the belt. Once the Emperor allows one to be relieved of the burden, it will be the time for promotion.
Not to mention that Huang Andao also made contributions in the dock corruption case, so it was reasonable for him to become the Right Censor-in-Chief.
But if you think of this position as a stepping stone, it is unknown whether you will live long enough to wait for promotion. Moreover, such an official position requires years of experience, and some officials have not returned to Beijing to report their work for ten years.
This time, it was time for Huang Andao to repay Jiang Youzhen's favor. Risks and opportunities coexisted, and it was time to repay the favor and also to seize the opportunity.
Zheng Quanhai is in Jiangnan Road, it's just the right time, right place and right people.
The emperor pondered, just these three people?
"I need one more person. Your Majesty, please give me paper and pen."
Everyone was still wondering what Jiang Youzhen was up to. He was so mysterious.
The emperor immediately asked Zhou Zhong to bring paper and pen, and Jiang Youzhen quickly wrote down a name.
The emperor took it and looked at it, and was a little surprised. Why this person? Was he trying to form a clique for personal gain?
Suddenly, an idea flashed in the emperor's mind, and he said, "Yes!"
"Second! I want absolute power. As long as I set out, all officials and soldiers will have to obey my orders."
"Of course!" The emperor nodded. This was the power of the imperial envoy.
"Third, if I unfortunately pass away, please grant my biological mother the title of a fourth-rank Taigongren and enjoy the salary of a fourth-rank Taigongren."
Everyone was moved when they heard this. They looked at Jiang Youzhen who was kneeling behind them. He was so thin, but he seemed to be holding up the sky.
Is Jiang Youzhen preparing for his own afterlife? Everyone sighed. If he were not an opponent, he would be a good man.
The emperor was also very moved when he heard this, "Lord Jiang, your filial piety is commendable! If you are really unfortunate, I will grant your mother the title of a third-rank lady!"
"I thank my Lord for his great grace!" Jiang Youzhen kowtowed.