allendalepharm Chapter 304 New Policy Implementation
Chapter 304 New Policy Implementation
"But the Second Prince still has responsibilities, so why not ask the Fourth Prince to temporarily resign from his position in the Military Affairs Department?"
"I second the proposal!"
"Oh? You admire the fourth brother?" The emperor raised his eyebrows.
"I think what Lord Zhang said is absolutely right! Your Majesty is wise, and the Fourth Prince knows how to use people. I think it is most appropriate to let the Fourth Prince implement this new law. After all, it was he who proposed it, and he knows more about it." Zhao Wujing, the Right Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, stepped forward and proposed.
"I second the motion!" Minister of Rites Luo Chengyi quickly echoed.
Everyone knew that these two were members of the Fourth Prince's party, so the others were naturally not surprised.
Because the Fourth Prince's maternal family, the Renxian Marquisate, was a noble family in the court, and the old marquis had made great contributions in the war with the late emperor, the number of officials in the court who supported the Fourth Prince was no less than that of the Crown Prince.
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
Many officials came out, and a hint of displeasure flashed in the emperor's eyes.
"Your Majesty, I think this new law will have a chance of success if it is handed over to the Second Prince for implementation. I have just read the Second Prince's memorial, and the details are more detailed than those of the Fourth Prince."
At this time, Duke Zhan of Duke Zhan's Mansion stepped forward and expressed his opposition.
When everyone saw this, they couldn't help but think that something interesting was about to happen.
The implementation of the new law for building river embankments is clearly of great benefit. With the new decree issued by the court, won't it be easy to control those merchants?
Seeing that the Fourth Prince was about to gain huge benefits, and there were so many things to do, how could officials from other factions sit still?
Duke Zhan is the emperor's uncle and the prince's biological uncle. How could he just watch such a great benefit fall upon the fourth prince?
Compared to the Fourth Prince, it is better for someone like the Second Prince, who poses no threat, to get such a good job than the Fourth Prince.
It seemed obvious that the Emperor would not give this matter to the Crown Prince, because the Crown Prince had fallen off his horse while hunting some time ago and was injured, and was recuperating in the Eastern Palace. It would be better to give it to the Second Prince.
He was happy to do anything that could cause trouble for the Fourth Prince.
"That's right! Your Majesty, I also think that the Second Prince's new policy is more detailed than the Fourth Prince's. Last year, the Second Prince successfully handled the iron mine embezzlement case, which shows his outstanding ability. I think the chances of success are very high if the new law is handed over to him to implement."
Seeing that Duke Zhan had come out, the princelings led by him naturally could not sit still and they all came out to take sides.
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
Another row of people came out, and the emperor's eyes flashed with displeasure again.
"My dear Minister Chen, what do you think?" The emperor looked at Chen Zhixin, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate.
From just now until now, Chen Zhixin has not said a word, which is not like his usual style.
Chen Zhixin stepped out calmly and said, "Your Majesty, rebuilding the dock is the responsibility of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works, and this new law is indeed feasible and will definitely be effective. The best strategy is to appoint officials from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue to go there immediately, and then order the two princes to supervise the construction."
Chen Zhixin is a loyal minister who always puts the interests of the emperor and the court first. How can such good strategies and tangible benefits be handed directly to the prince? Wouldn't it become a tool for making money?
The emperor's expression lightened up after hearing this. "What Minister Chen said makes sense. Do you have any reliable candidates to recommend?"
The emperor was very interested, while other court officials were watching the show, and those with vested interests were unsure.
"Your Majesty, the candidates should be nominated by the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue. I cannot interfere. However, the selection of the Supervisory Censor is of utmost importance, and this selection should be decided by Your Majesty."
Chen Zhixin was calm and composed. What does it mean to be strong without desire? That's it! Those people all had selfish motives, but he didn't.
Zhao Wujing was ready to make some moves. If the imperial envoy sent by the Censorate to supervise was from their faction, it would be a perfect match for them to cooperate with the Fourth Prince.
He moved his feet and was about to step out of the line, but someone suddenly jumped out from behind him.
"Your Majesty, the two princes are busy with their work and it is inconvenient for them. It just so happens that the Third Prince has just finished his work at the armory, so why don't you ask the Third Prince to go there?"
The one who stepped out was the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Xiang Fangzong. He was a member of the Third Prince's party and was related to the Third Prince's maternal family by marriage.
Everyone immediately looked down on him. This matter was reported by the Second and Fourth Princes, and it hadn't even started yet! The Third Prince's lineage was already taking advantage of the situation. Wasn't that too much?
But the officialdom has always been like this. What does face matter? Real benefits are the real thing.
"Doesn't the third brother have to perform filial duties to Concubine Yun recently? Let the second and fourth brothers handle this matter!" The emperor refused without even thinking.
Fang Xiangzong was a little disappointed. He didn't get such a big benefit. He was really unwilling to accept it! Concubine Yun was sick at a really bad time.
"Where is Left Censor-in-Chief Li Yaojun?" the emperor suddenly asked.
The hall fell into silence. Li Yaojun was a little surprised and quickly stepped out.
"Chen is here!"
"I order you to be the imperial envoy, and accompany the officials of the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue to Tongzhou Prefecture in the northern province to implement the new policy."
Li Yaojun didn't expect that such a big pie would fall on his head, and he was secretly delighted.
"The minister obeys the order!"
The officials of the Third Prince's lineage, headed by the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Xiang Fangzong, could hardly suppress their upturned lips. It was because Li Yaojun had already joined the Third Prince's army.
Everyone in the palace had different thoughts. It seemed that the emperor was still worried about the second and fourth princes! He sent officials from the third prince's lineage to supervise.
Everyone knows that if the three parties stand side by side and compete with each other, no one can gain an advantage. If they really fight to the death for their own interests, the end result will be a mess.
However, the emperor has always hated the factional struggles among the princes. If the new policy is messed up, I am afraid I will have to bear the emperor's wrath.
"The Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue will immediately draft a list of names to be sent to Tongzhou Prefecture, and the candidates will be decided at the morning court tomorrow."
The emperor took in everyone's expressions and snorted coldly. The new policy was a piece of fat meat, and everyone wanted to take a bite.
The officials of the crown prince's lineage immediately turned pale. The three princes all got the benefit, but the crown prince didn't. Why did you fall off the horse at any other time? Why did you fall off at this time?
No way! They must not let those three people have an easy time, and their prince must have a share of the spoils. They racked their brains and planned to quickly discuss countermeasures later.
Qinghe Village
"Young man, the government has sent people to measure the land. Come with me to take a look." The clan leader excitedly ran to Jiang Youzhen's house and was about to pull Jiang Youzhen out.
"Clan leader, since you are fully responsible for this matter, I will not interfere. After all, my energy is limited. I will go to the prefectural school soon, and I have to review my lessons in my free time."
Jiang Youzhen was afraid of trouble and was only selecting a piece of land for the clan school. The clan leader and his men must have a piece of land they liked, so why should she get involved?
"You donated the clan school, so of course you have to approve it before it can be used."
Patriarch Jiang insisted on taking Jiang Youzhen with him, and Jiang Youzhen had no choice but to follow.
"Young Master Jiang, are you here to look at the land? The government has sent people over there, and they are about to start measuring!"
Along the way, the villagers were very polite to Jiang Youzhen and greeted him warmly.