The road of the farmer's fortune and the imperial examination

Chapter 982
Tong Shunmin and Shen Shikang's expressions suddenly changed. The repair and reinforcement of the embankment was handled by their Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the officials related to it were naturally officials from their two ministries.

The filial piety of the people below is not to be missed. This is the usual practice, but at the moment they feel that it is very hot.

If it is really found out that there is something wrong with the river embankment, they will be reprimanded as petty, and it is very likely that they will be demoted.

The crown prince frowned slightly, Shen Shikang was his uncle, and the household department had a lot to do with this matter, so he was afraid it would be difficult to handle.

"Tong Shunmin, you immediately send officials to Jiangnan and other places to inspect and set off overnight."

The emperor thought about it, and felt that he was not at ease in dispatching officials from the Ministry of Industry.

"I will send an imperial envoy, the prime minister, and a supervisory censor to go with me! Qian Huichun from Changtian Mansion dared to conceal the truth, and I will definitely be held accountable!"

Hearing this, Xia Qing's face tightened, and then a fierce light flashed in his eyes.

"As for the candidates, do you have any good suggestions?" The emperor glanced at everyone present, waiting for everyone's response.

The crown prince swept his eyes over those courtiers, and finally set his eyes on Gu Chengyu. He had an idea in his mind, that is, he wondered if his father would agree.

"Father! The floods in the south of the Yangtze River are serious. My son is willing to share the worries of the father and go to the disaster relief!"

The emperor looked at the prince when he heard the words, what does the second child mean?Go to Jiangnan in person?
This is not impossible, although the crown prince is the heir apparent, he is also a subject.

If the prince can be allowed to go, as long as the job is done well, the prince can still gain some prestige in the south of the Yangtze River and prepare for his enthronement in the future.

The thoughts in the emperor's heart are exactly what the prince is thinking at the moment.

The crown prince is not the kind of person who is selfless. Although he went to the south of the Yangtze River because he was worried about the people, he also had the intention of making plans for himself.

"Your Highness, as the crown prince, you must not take risks! Who knows if the river embankments in those state capitals will collapse again?" Deng Chenghong, the censor of Zuodu, immediately objected.

Gu Chengyu was not surprised at the prince's self-recommendation, the matter had already happened, and the prince should not take too much risk if he went now.

Even if he doesn't handle it well, it's just being scolded.

But if it is handled well, it will be a great achievement, and it can also gain the faith of the people and establish its own prestige.

But before the embankment burst, the consequences would be immeasurable.After all, we must be fully prepared. Once the embankment bursts and drowns the people, he, the prince, will also be punished by the emperor.

Even if he is considered incompetent by all the officials and the common people, then the crown prince would be meaningless in front of him.

"It's too dangerous to go here. Could it be that there is no one in the court who can use it, and you, the crown prince, must be at the forefront?"

The emperor was a little displeased, and the words he said were naturally not very pleasant.

The prince's face darkened a little, even though he was prepared to be rejected before, it still hurt his face to be warned by his father in front of officials.

Seeing that the prince pursed his lips and said nothing, the emperor also knew that his tone was inappropriate, and quickly said: "You are a prince, and you should put your own safety first. It is about the country and the country. Jiangnan is just a piece of the country's territory."

Although the emperor's words were persuasive, Gu Chengyu felt that there was a suspicion of trying to cover up.It seems that the emperor is really afraid of the prince!

Especially now that the prince has shown his ability, the emperor is more defensive than before.

Gu Chengyu's eyes are on the nose and the nose is on the heart. It is impossible for him to recommend himself, so he will inevitably be inferior.

While worrying about the people, he can't give up seeking benefits for himself.

Taking a step back, only in a high position can we better benefit the people.Of course, this is a high-sounding statement.

To be honest, even if he wants to get promoted and make a fortune, human nature is selfish.

He is confident that the emperor will definitely send him to Jiangnan in the end, after all, the emperor also saw his performance just now.

If not now, it will be afterwards.

Seeing that Gu Chengyu's expression was indifferent, like an old monk in meditation, the emperor knew that this was taking Qiao again.

But Gu Chengyu has such confidence, Gu Chengyu can complete every time he asks.

Just ask, who in the court has such ability?
Today, the emperor is very dissatisfied with those ministers in the court. The salaries of the court have supported them all, but they can't even do the things he asked.

The emperor went through all the people who could be used in the court, and he found sadly that he was not satisfied with everyone.

In this huge court, apart from Gu Chengyu, there is no one who suits his wishes?
Unwilling to give up, the emperor thought carefully about the newly promoted officials, and suddenly thought of Xia Qing's disciple, Min Feng.

Hadn't Xia Qing always boasted in front of him before, saying that his disciple Min Feng was extraordinary, and asked him to give Min Feng more opportunities?

He also learned that Xia Qing had delivered a letter to the Ministry of Officials before, and that Min Feng was now a servant of the sixth rank.

It would have been absolutely impossible to be promoted to two levels within two years if it wasn't for Min Feng's teacher who was the chief assistant.

Of course, Gu Chengyu is definitely an exception.The fact that Gu Chengyu's rank has risen so quickly is all due to his own political achievements.

It's just a grade six, the emperor can't refute Xia Qing's face too much.Regarding this matter, he only mentioned a few words at that time, so that Xia Qing could understand.

Speaking of Min Feng, he is quite capable, and he is not that kind of person who cannot be cultivated.

Compared with the general Xinke Scholars, there are still some advantages.It's a pity that with Gu Chengyu in front of him, Min Feng naturally lost his luster.

That being the case, let him see what Min Feng is capable of.

By the way, it serves as a warning to Gu Chengyu, telling Gu Chengyu not to think too highly of himself, thinking that the imperial court would fail without Gu Chengyu.

He is the Ninth Five-Year Master, and he can lift whoever he wants.In order to better handle Gu Chengyu in the future, the emperor planned to send Min Feng out first to see his ability.

As for Gu Chengyu, it's better to wait a few more days to make him feel anxious.

But regarding Min Feng's ability to handle this matter well, the emperor expressed deep doubts. Naturally, it was impossible for him to pin all his hopes on Min Feng.

"Xia Aiqing! I heard that your disciple Min Feng is very capable, why don't you send him this time!"

Xia Qing was shocked when he heard this, it was indeed an opportunity.Not only have you gained experience, but if you handle it well, promotion is inevitable.

But he was naturally aware of the little disciple's ability. Although Min Feng had calmed down a lot in the past two years, the flood in the south of the Yangtze River had a lot to do with it.

Not to mention Min Feng, even a veteran of the court who has been in the officialdom for a long time may not be able to handle this matter well.

Isn't the emperor embarrassing him and the little disciple?Jiangnan is not only flooded, but also the river embankment. Even the high-ranking officials in the capital will be involved in it.

Don't you have the courage to do these things?No way!The little disciple doesn't have this ability yet.

Gu Chengyu was a little surprised by the emperor's choice, he knew that the emperor might not choose him to go to Jiangnan in the first place.

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