Time travel is not a slave

Today's morning, undercurrents are surging.

Standing on the court hall, Xie Qingshan felt uncomfortable like being pricked by needles all over his body.

Overnight, there was a problem with the new salt, which he never thought of.Why did the new salt, which looks as white as snow, have diarrhea after eating it?There were not a few people with diarrhea in various parts of Kyoto yesterday, and more of them were wealthy families in the eastern and western cities.

Rich and noble family members talk a lot, but also have a clear mind, and they cannot be fooled by one or two words.

At present, the disadvantages of the new salt are secretly fermenting in private. Xie Qingshan has a premonition that the powerful censor will stand up and point out the matter of the new salt. At this time, Xie Qingshan only hopes that this matter can be eased for a while, at least give him time To figure out the context of the incident, figure out the problem of Xinyan, and with confidence, he can face the accusation calmly, instead of making people see his weakness in the current situation of asking three questions and not knowing.

It only takes one day, no, half a day, and he can find a way to stabilize the situation first.

Xie Qingshan, who came to the morning court as usual, was still a little dazed at this time, as if he had been told the rumors by the people under Huang Zhongzhao, and at the same time he was secretly looking forward to it.

"Your Majesty, people in the capital were panic-stricken yesterday, and there was a lot of discussion. There were rumors of a plague and diarrhea caused by new salt. Today, when I went to court, I saw the armor of the Xicheng camp using new salt to melt snow. The extravagance is really unprecedented, and it is definitely not what I highly recommend. If there is any inside information, please be aware of it, and make a list as soon as possible to let the people of Kyoto understand, otherwise it will become fermented, and the people's hearts will be unstable and the impact will be bad."

The censor doctor Ji Cheng has always had a straight face, the corners of his mouth are always tightly pursed, drooping slightly, his nose is like an eagle's hook, and his eyes are cold. Even if all officials take a look at him, they will feel dazzling and irritating.

Now that Ji Cheng came forward, his tone was cold, as if he was holding His Majesty accountable, which made the officials even more silent.

All the ministers, who were already feeling guilty because of the rumors, wished to give Ji Yushi a knock at this moment, telling him to stop talking. Didn't you see that His Majesty's face was tense at the beginning of the early court?When the storm is about to come, Ji Yushi still wants to add fuel to the fire, and he doesn't know who will burn the fire.

All the officials seemed to be the same as usual, but in fact they all raised their hearts, shrunk their necks, breathed lightly, and waited for His Majesty to attack.

"Xie Shangshu, tell me, people in the capital were panicked yesterday, why?"

His majesty's inexplicable voice made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.Fortunately, with the blame, they escaped the storm.

It's just poor Xie Shangshu. After one night, he changed from a popular cabinet candidate to a confused culprit. All the ministers secretly glanced in the direction where Xie Qingshan was.

"Your Majesty, I only got some news about this matter this morning after listening to the discussions of the officials. Please give me a day, and I will definitely investigate and find out the truth, and give Your Majesty an explanation!"

If it was in the past, Xie Qingshan's words were very responsible, and there was no delay, it only took one day.But this time, with the rumors of the plague involved, and the big news of the new salt melting snow, it can be known that after the early dynasty passes, the public opinion in Kyoto will inevitably boil.If the imperial court did not announce the announcement to the people in time, it is unknown what impact it would have.

Undoubtedly, those who are cautious will leave the city immediately to avoid the plague. When the city gates are congested, the phenomenon of rich people, officials and gentry fleeing the capital will further arouse rumors and further disturb people's hearts.

Under such an interaction, let alone a day, I can't wait for half a day.

After Xie Qingshan's voice fell, the previous emperor remained silent for a long time, which also made the hearts of all civil and military officials hang in the air.There are only a few who know the inside story, and the old gods are still there. Looking at the apprehensive appearance of your colleagues, it's like watching a theater.

Among them, there is Chen Hou.In the past, civil servants were confident and military commanders were confused, but today it's the other way around, and he enjoys watching the theater uncontrollably.

"Since Xie Shangshu is still in the dark, then I will find someone who understands to come over and take care of the aftermath for you. Pass it on to Shen Shiyi."

Standing on the high platform of the Chengming Palace, I would like to honor my father-in-law's order, "Xuan, Shen Shiyi has an audience!"

Shen Shiyi, who was dressed in a dark green official robe, lowered his head, walked steadily from the entrance of Chengming Hall, walked to Xie Qingshan's side step by step, lifted his official robe, and knelt down on the ground, "Minister, Shen Shiyi, see Your Majesty."

Just now, when all the officials were paying homage, Shen Shiyi came to the gate of Chengming Hall, waiting for His Majesty's call.At this time, she stood with Xie Qingshan among the officials, and her heart was peaceful.

Although the officials were worried, it was still a bit dazzling to see Shen Shiyi "entering the room" like this.

"Calm down. Shen Sicheng, Xie Shangshu is still confused. Come and explain to Xie Shangshu what happened yesterday."

Shen Shiyi stood up, bowed respectfully to Xie Qingshan, and then said, "This matter started with the dispute between the officials under the heaven and Lord Shangshu. The afternoon before yesterday, more than a dozen candidates had a conflict with my subordinates. Later they We bought new salt together, and in front of the ministers of the household department, I became very angry, and said that I would invite the doctor from Huichuntang to visit for consultation. At the end of Mao yesterday, a staff member of Huichuntang came to report to the next official, and all the dozen or so candidates were all Severe symptoms of diarrhea appeared. Dr. Hu of Huichuntang was well-known. He thought that the matter was strange, and it might be suspected of plague. So the official reported it to the fourth prince. The fourth prince felt that the matter was serious, so he met with the official. Your Majesty, in order to prevent rumors from spreading, His Majesty sent Chen Hou to block the news with the officials, and transferred more than a dozen candidates. After investigation, it was found that more than a dozen candidates had diarrhea because they had eaten new salt. .”

When Baiguan heard this, he was unkindly relieved, as if this was just new salt, not a plague.

Xie Qingshan's face turned pale, it turned out that there was something wrong with Xinyan, and his luck was shattered.He didn't know whether to cry or laugh, just now, he hoped that it was really the plague.

Shen Shiyi paused for a moment, and then said, "Later, His Majesty made a decisive decision and sent antidiarrheal herbal medicines to the porridge sheds in Sicheng and the major pharmacies in Xicheng and Dongcheng. They were the guests who had dined at the major restaurants and restaurants in Kyoto yesterday. These restaurants and restaurants were also the first batch of people who bought new salt the day before yesterday. The remaining new salt from the department will be repurchased, and it will be destroyed together with the inventory in the warehouse of the household department. And the way to destroy it is to use new salt to melt snow, which can be regarded as waste utilization.”

Xie Qingshan almost spat out a mouthful of old blood, his pale face flushed.

How much flattery he has received recently because of the new salt, how much humiliation is there right now. The word "trash" hit him on the face like a loud slap, making his face burn with pain.

Xie Qingshan pointed at Shen Shiyi, his eyes were full of anger but he couldn't get it out, he gritted his teeth and only uttered two words, "Master Shen is very skillful, he is clean and neat, and he doesn't hold back."

Saying that, Xie Qingshan took a deep breath, and cupped his hands to face His Majesty, "Your Majesty, I made a mistake. With a new salt-making method, it should be tested in private before reporting to the imperial court. However, the matter of salt is a big one. The minister only thought of reporting to the court as soon as possible to avoid competition among salt merchants, but he didn't pay attention to the possible consequences. Seeing that the new salt was crystal clear, he relaxed his vigilance. Fortunately, Mr. Shen made a timely remedy and did not cause a major mistake. Of course , It is also His Majesty's sage, make a decisive decision. After the minister retires, he will definitely transfer back all the personnel from the household department's Dacang and the Jinmen Xinyan Division, and destroy all the new salt that has not been transferred to the capital."

After all, Xie Qingshan was an old minister. After the panic, his mood quickly stabilized and he came up with a way to make up for it.First, he said that he was too hasty to do things for the good of the court, and then quickly added a remedy, which was to remove the traces of the new salt, so as to prevent people with ulterior motives from taking advantage of it.

Shen Shiyi was beside Xie Qingshan, listening to his calm voice, his face remained motionless.

Above, the emperor finally snorted, "It was I who made the decisive decision. It was not I who ran to remedy Xie Shangshu, so that the chaos was stopped in time, but Shen Sicheng. Xie Shangshu, why don't you thank you? "

Naturally, Xie Qingshan could bear this anger.Based on his experience, he could naturally see that Shen Shiyi knew about this matter.When she took out the salt making map, she had already dug a hole, waiting for herself to jump.

It doesn't matter, this little disturbance can't shake his foundation, at most it's just a loss of face.

Xie Qingshan looked at Shen Shiyi in front of him, and sighed in his heart, it was too soft-hearted for a woman after all.If he had such an opportunity, he would have to wait for the capital to be turned upside down before coming out to clean up the mess.In that way, not only would he be able to overthrow his opponent, but he would also be able to use it to improve himself.Instead of jumping out like Shen Shiyi when nothing happened.

Right now, anyone with a heart must be able to see that Shen Shiyi understands Xinyan better than him, the Shangshu lord, so that he can foresee the storm and quell the chaos.

But what good is that?Xinyan is no longer a success, she is still a minister, and she is still a sixth-rank Si Cheng.

Xie Qingshan even hated him for not fighting.Going around in such a big circle, just to make him lose face?
Xie Qingshan cupped his hands, "Shen Sicheng, thanks to your foresight, this calmed down a possible chaos. I thank Shen Sicheng for his benevolence on behalf of the household department and the people in Kyoto who may suffer but were avoided."

What Xie Qingshan said was true, but the sarcasm inside could be heard by those who knew the inside story.

Standing in front of the civil servants, the elder Wang Ge in a purple robe couldn't help but shake his head when he heard Xie Qingshan's implied complacency and sarcasm. With such a big heart and stomach, he still wants to join the cabinet?On the other hand, Shen Shiyi, who clearly had the opportunity to make Xie Qingshan irretrievable, stopped him in a measured manner.It's just to let people with a discerning eye know that the salt-making map is hers, that's all.His open-mindedness and benevolence are all impressive.

For the first time, Wang Ge looked sideways at the calm Shen Shiyi who was ridiculed. Although she was a woman, she was stronger than most of the people in the court.

Just when some people were puzzled, some were stunned, some were insinuating, some were disdainful, and some were admiringly, a clear laugh came from the high dragon chair.

"Xie Shangshu, you thank Shen Sicheng for the people of the capital, why not thank her for yourself. What Shen Sicheng did was not just to quell a possible chaos."

The emperor's words made everyone's hearts rise again.

This early court was really exciting for today's officials, with one wave of ups and downs and another wave, everyone just felt the tone in their hearts, let it go and bring it up, put it down and bring it up again.Of course, Xie Qingshan felt the most exciting.

Holding his breath, he asked His Majesty in a low voice, "Please speak clearly, Your Majesty."

The emperor continued to speak, but with a hint of ridicule in his tone, "Shen Sicheng has already researched a method to detoxify the new salt. Yesterday, Shen Sicheng used the collected new salt to purify the new system. It only takes one simple step to get rid of the poison. Remove the toxicity of the new salt, and turn it back into an expensive salt with a light taste. Tell me, do you want to thank Shen Sicheng again?"

The ups and downs are nothing more than the case.Xin Yansi, who thought he was an abandoned son, is alive again? !

Xie Qingshan was overjoyed, and before he could speak, he was interrupted by the emperor, "Originally, Xie Aiqing was in charge of the new salt department from the beginning to the end, but just now Xie Aiqing personally said that the staff of the new salt department will be transferred here. This is really difficult." ..." The emperor's voice pondered for a moment, then he looked at Shen Shiyi, "Since Xie Aiqing gave up the new salt department, then Shen Sicheng will accept it!"

Xie Qingshan couldn't spit out the old blood, mouthful after mouthful, it was full of excitement this morning.At that moment, Xie Qingshan hurriedly said, "Your Majesty! The New Salt Division is the heart of the Household Department. What I said just now is just my opinion. The left and right ministers of the Household Department and many subordinate officials are responsible for the new government. I can't represent the painstaking efforts of the Yan Division alone! Your Majesty, please give everyone in the household department a chance!"

The officials who were a little unclear just now looked at Xie Qingshan, who was eager to grab the territory, with contempt in their eyes.

If it wasn't obvious just now, what about now?As the person who took out the salt-making map, he didn't know anything about the new salt. On the contrary, Shen Shiyi was very familiar with the toxicity of the new salt and the improvement methods.It's just that he robbed the junior's things, gained fame and fortune, and wanted to throw the blame away, but now, when he sees the opportunity, he grabs it again.

The old guy is really shameless.

Someone complained in their hearts.

But Xie Qingshan still resisted the pressure and insisted on holding Xinyan Division in his hands.Go to Taruo to say that the Xinyan Division is the credit of the household department.When throwing the pot away, he can represent everyone, and the current interests are at hand. If it is because of him, the entire household department will lose the fat of Xinyan Division.The anger of the people below must be borne by him.As an old fox, Xie Qingshan naturally knows that it is okay for the subordinates to follow you to eat meat and drink soup, and share weal and woe?If their interests are touched, they will be the first to bite you back.

"Your Majesty, the veteran thinks that the Ministry of Finance's independent support of the New Salt Division is somewhat stretched and lacking in ability. It needs other talents to ensure that the New Salt Division will not make mistakes."

No one expected that Mr. Wang Ge would stand up at this time and want a piece of the pie.

Xie Qingshan stared at Wang Ge's thin back, his eyes were bleeding, but he also knew that the fat meat of Xinyan Division was no longer under the control of their household department, he was put together by Shen Shiyi, and gave everyone a chance .Right now, I can only bear the pain to give up my love and share the achievements of the new salt company with others.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Wang Ge is highly respected. With Mr. Ge sending someone to supervise, the new salt department must be more stable. Mr. Ge's suggestion, I agree."

Seeing that the two reached an agreement in an instant, everyone who was a step behind couldn't help but beat their chests, what a great opportunity, how much fat?On weekdays, a salt road transshipment envoy would cause all the officials to fight over their heads, let alone a "new salt department" right now?
No one cared about Shen Shiyi's opinion, she was a sixth rank, even with His Majesty Jinkou, she couldn't support such a big stall.