Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 498

Bo Tong looked at Shen Baoxu, who was full of sentimentality, and said indifferently: "Shen Zi, the past and the present are all gone and written off."

"Perhaps, I and Wu Zixu should also thank King Chu Ping and Fei Wuji."

"If it wasn't for him, there wouldn't be Bo Tong and Wu Yuan today."

Shen Baoxu was silent for a long time, and finally heaved a long sigh: "Ting Wei's words are very true."

"Tingwei, to be honest, I'm here to ask Tingwei if your majesty intends to build Wu Palace?"

As the so-called short-handed, cannibalism is soft.

If Bo Tong wanted to accept the gold sent by Shen Baoxu, he would naturally have to pay some price.

However, Bo Tong didn't want to betray Wu.

To be precise, Bo Tong didn't want to, nor did he dare to betray Wu Wang Qingji.

After pondering for a while, Bo Tong shook his head and said, "Shen Zi, although my Bo Tong has served the King for more than ten years, I still can't understand the King's temper."

"Your Majesty also doesn't like others trying to figure out what's on your mind."

Hearing this, Shen Baoxu smiled slightly and said: "Doesn't Ting Wei not want the king to build the palace and take this job?"

"..."

It can be said that Shen Baoxu has already understood Bo Tong's behavior.

Among the ministers and officials of the state of Wu, Bo Tong is the one who is most looking forward to Qingji's construction of the Wu Palace.

On the one hand, it is because Wu Guo's face project cannot be lost.

On the other hand, Bo Tong hopes that he can take over this job and then make a profit from it.

Qingji has always been more tolerant towards ministers.

As long as Bo Tong is not extremely greedy and unscrupulously corrupt, Qing Ji can accept it.

……

The next day, Bo Tong entered the Wu Palace and had an audience with Qingji in the Zide Hall.

He came this time to find out about Qingji's tone.

"I wonder if Your Majesty would like to build a palace?"

Bob asked suspiciously.

Sitting on the throne, Qingji glanced at Bo Tong and said, "I do intend to build a palace. Why, are you interested in this job?"

"I am willing to serve the king!"

Bo Tong volunteered.

Regarding Bo Tong's thoughts, Qingji is like a bright mirror.

However, Qingji did not intend to let Bo Tong be responsible for the construction of the palace.

"The widow is preparing to issue an edict, ordering Zhi Su Nei Shi Fan Li and Dagong Ling to be responsible for the construction of the palace. Uncle, you should do your own work well."

"promise."

Bo Tong's face was a little embarrassed.

However, there is no dissatisfaction with Qingji's decision.

It's not that Qingji doesn't trust Bo Tong.

Bo Tong is absolutely loyal to Qing Ji, but his greedy character cannot be changed.

There is no doubt that Bo Tong is a corrupt official like He Shen and Cai Jing, but he is very useful for celebrating Ji, so he has always been entrusted with important tasks.

Qingji knows how to use people well, what kind of person and where to put them, Qingji is very clear.

Someone like Bo Tong must not be allowed to take the position of Zhisu Neishi who manages the country's finances.

Because Qing Ji couldn't guarantee whether Bo Tong would risk his head by corrupting Mo's public funds.

For things like the construction of the palace this time, there will definitely be a lot of money to be made.

With Bo Tong's greed for money, how could he not be moved?
Because of this, Qingji couldn't let Bo Tong take charge of the construction of the palace.

Once Bo Tong revealed a big mess, not to mention that the newly built palace was a tofu project, and Bo Tong had embezzled too much money, Qingji, as the king, would not be able to protect him.

Qingji was thinking of Bo Tong.

"Uncle, do you have anything to report to the widow when you come this time?"

Qingji suddenly asked.

"This……"

Bo Tong was stunned for a moment, as if he had realized something terrible, and then cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he lowered his head guiltily and said, "Your Majesty, I do have something important to report."

"What's the matter?"

"Recently, Shen Baoxu has been in close contact with the minister, and the minister just made false claims with him, but Shen Baoxu has bribed the minister with a lot of money."

There was a smile on Bo Tong's face, and he said: "I'm here to see the King this time, and I'm going to give all the goods bribed by Shen Baoxu to the King!"

"Please accept it, Your Majesty!"

Hearing this, Qingji took a deep look at Bo Tong, then shook his head and said, "No need."

"Since it is a gift from Shen Baoxu, you can accept it yourself."

"Uncle, the widow still says the same thing. You can take what the widow gives you, but you can't steal what the widow doesn't give you, let alone rob..."

"promise!"

Bo Tong hurriedly bowed his head towards Qingji and said, "Your Majesty's instruction, I will definitely keep it in my heart and never dare to forget it!"

"If it's okay, get back."

"I retire!"

Looking at Bo Tong's back that was drifting away, Qing Ji fell into deep thought.

A treacherous minister with talent but no morals like Bo Tong may be cast aside by many people.

However, relatively speaking, Qing Ji used Bo Tong very smoothly.

Compared with ministers like Ji Ran, Kong Qiu, and Wen Zhong who possess both ability and political integrity, Bo Tong has a flawed personality, has a handle in Qing Ji's hands, and has a bad reputation...

If Qing Ji wanted to execute Bo Tong, it would be easy.

It's just not necessary!

As far as Qingji knew, Bo Tong had innumerable wealth that Bo Tong had accumulated over the years.

For example, accepting bribes from others, or embezzling public funds, etc.

It's just that Bo Tong concealed it very well, so it's not easy for people to detect it.

If so, this kind of thing cannot be hidden from Qingji!

The intelligence network of the Black Ice Platform is not only external, but also internal, acting as Qingji's eyes and ears, collecting all kinds of intelligence for him.

From the officials in the court to the local officials, it is not difficult to distinguish who is loyal and who is traitor.

Like Bo Tong, he is a representative of a traitorous minister and villain.

People like Confucius, Wen Zhong, and Ji Ran are representatives of Qingliu virtuous ministers.

Generally speaking, in this era, including Wu, there are countless good ministers and good generals.

There are very few ministers and officials who are truly corrupt.

However, greed is a bottomless pit.

For so many years, Bo Tong's wealth has made him rich beyond compare...

Does it cost Zhao Dehan a cent?

No, no, everyone knows that Bo Tong is a treacherous official who is greedy for money.

The people of the country know it, and so do the monarchs and ministers of all the vassal states.

However, these are all Qingji's connivance with Bo Tong.

Anyway, Bo Tong himself knows how to measure, what to be greedy and what not to be greedy, Bo Tong is very clear in his heart.

Like disaster relief funds, or war funds, Bo Tong dare not embezzle a single penny, and sometimes pay out of his own pocket to subsidize the country.

Where can Qingji find such a minister?
Qingji has already made plans for Bo Tong.

Bo Tong will be a "novice gift package" that Qingji will leave to his successor.

It doesn't matter who dies first, anyway, the property that Bo Tong embezzled during his lifetime will be forced by King Wu to spit it out in the future.

Of course, Qingji will definitely leave a will to save the lives of Bo Tong and his family...

The public is like a green mountain, and I am like a pine and cypress.

The love between the monarch and his ministers will never be negative.

This is the principle of celebrating Ji.

(End of this chapter)