serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 347

It was daylight.

Jingyang bell roared.

The nine ministers from the six cabinet departments and the Beijing officials above the ninth rank lined up in two rows and walked towards the Qianqing Palace.

And every time there was a meeting with the Japanese government, all the officials were dressed neatly and went to court.

The hall was filled with officials, including several cabinet ministers and noble military generals standing in the front row, followed by the officials of the six ministries and nine ministers, and the third- and fourth-rank officials stood at the threshold of the hall. All officials below the rank stood outside the hall.

The Great Zhou Dynasty meeting was divided into the Richao meeting and the Shuowang meeting. The Richao meeting was held every day. Only officials of fourth rank or above were eligible to participate.On the first day of the month and the first day of the new moon, all officials above the ninth rank in Beijing can go to see the emperor. Of course, unless there are special circumstances, officials below the fourth rank are not allowed to speak.

Emperor Jianwu sat high on the dragon throne.

All the officials knelt down according to their duties, and the mountains shouted long live.

Emperor Jianwu glanced at the officials' heads and raised his hand.

Dai Quan took a step forward and declared: "Get up!"

All the officials stood up.

Emperor Jianwu sat silently on the dragon chair, his eyes swept over the faces of Wang Hetang, Zhao Zixun and others, then looked at Jia Yucun, Jin Shuqing and others, and finally his eyes fell on Shi Guangzhu: "Where is the Prince of Beining County?"

Shi Guangzhu replied: "Your Majesty, I don't know."

Suddenly, a thick voice came out: "Your Majesty, the prince is sick and asks for leave!"

Everyone looked up and saw that it was Jingtian Hou Qiu Liang, the commander of the Five Cities Army and Horses Division, who was speaking.

Emperor Jianwu: "Oh" and glanced at Dai Quan aside.

Dai Quan shook his head quietly.

Qiu Liang stepped forward and saluted Emperor Jianwu, "Your Majesty, the king of the county asked me to bring a few words to the Minister of Household Affairs."

Emperor Jianwu: "Say."

Qiu Liang: "Yes." He answered, turned around and walked to Jin Shuqing, the Minister of Household Affairs, and looked at him: "The prince said that he doesn't want to slap you in front of His Majesty and all the officials!"

Is this about to break up?

Emperor Jianwu was shocked!

Jin Shuqing was even more shocked and was blindfolded on the spot.

All the officials were startled, and a commotion broke out.
Dai Quan said loudly: "Quiet!"

The hall quickly fell silent.

Jin Shuqing came back to his senses and was secretly shocked: "He knew. How did he know that I was going to ask for verification of Yongwei Camp's accounts at the court meeting?" Thinking of this, he looked at Qiu Liang: "What does this mean?" "

Qiu Liang curled his lips and smiled: "Jin Shuqing, you are a hero and a good man, so dare to do what you do. What are you hiding in your sleeves?"

Jin Shuqing was stunned by this question and did not reply immediately.

Qiu Liang sneered: "What? Are you dumb? You dare to be a villain that you dare not recognize!"

Jin Shuqing's face suddenly turned red: "You, as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, don't I have the authority to check the transfer, allocation and reserve of money and food in the Yongwei camp? I want to clarify the expenditure and ensure the normal supply of various supplies in the future. conduct."

Qiu Liang: "Then ask Jin Shangshu to request an order to go to the Ministry of War for inspection. There are detailed accounts for inspection, and they have the signatures of the supervisors sent by the palace, as well as the money in and out books, property books, grain in and out books, and the generals' salary books. , officials and soldiers’ salary books, as well as monthly accounting books and annual accounting books. For each expenditure, who spent it and how much food was spent are clearly recorded.”

Jin Shuqing's face darkened: "These account books are not what I want to see!"

Qiu Liang smiled and said, "What account book do you want to see?"

Jin Shuqing blurted out: "Of course it's your account book for counting the spoils of war."

"If that's the case, then it's not necessary." Qiu Liang interrupted him.

Jin Shuqing was startled: "Why?"

Qiu Liang: "What can we say about what we all know? Our military intercepted 5% of the loot captured in Mobei to reward the soldiers who have made meritorious services, and to encourage the soldiers to fight the enemy bravely in fierce battles. Of course, those of us at the rear The generals will also receive a sum of money. Over the past year, the total value of the large and small trophies I have received is about [-] taels."

Jin Shuqing's eyes lit up: "You must be responsible for what you said."

Qiu Liang: "Looking at you like this, you still want to take part in my book!"

Jin Shuqing: "I didn't say that. You said that the generals in the rear must not only be the generals in the capital. You are 5 taels. I think those with higher titles than you must have more points. If you go by the trophies you sent to the Ministry of Household Affairs, To calculate, you have intercepted at least tens of millions of property. You are really making a lot of money! Taking the court's money as a favor, no wonder the entire noble army is monolithic, water cannot be poured in, and needles cannot be inserted. Enter."

Qiu Liang was not in a hurry to speak. He looked at Jin Shuqing with his eyes open for a long time, and then said: "You made a mistake in your calculations. Only [-]% of the spoils were sent to the Ministry of Revenue."

After hearing this, Jin Shuqing's eyes widened with surprise and surprise!
Dai Quan's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly looked at Emperor Jianwu. Sure enough, the veins on his forehead began to beat, and he squeezed the armrests of the dragon chair tightly with both hands.We can't let them talk any more. If this continues, the emperor will be shaken out.

Thinking of this, Dai Quan coughed loudly and winked at Jin Shuqing.

Jin Shuqing was overjoyed and nodded to Dai Quan, then looked at Qiu Liang: "Where did the other [-]% of the loot go? Was it stolen by Jia Hu! Or was it used by you to bribe the governors of the provinces! Today in front of His Majesty and hundreds of people In front of the official, please explain clearly!"

As soon as these words came out, Dai Quan was the first to be blinded on the spot.

Several members of the cabinet exchanged glances at the same time and looked at the emperor.

Emperor Jianwu's face was ashen and his eyes were shining brightly, but he sat there with gritted teeth and said nothing.

Qiu Liang kept his expression and said, "Are you sure you want me to tell you?"

Dai Quan shouted like crazy: "Marquis Jingtian!"

These words had a different meaning in Jin Shuqing's ears. He gained a little more courage and shouted loudly: "Speak! Speak quickly!"

Qiu Liang hesitated a little, not knowing whether he should say it or not.

"Speak! Speak!"

As long as Qiu Liang opens his mouth, he can overthrow the entire noble military. How could Jin Shuqing give up this great opportunity and roared fiercely.

Qiu Liang gritted his teeth and said, "You'd better ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Jin Shuqing's head was pounding: "What. What did you say?"

Qiu Liang: "I said, you go ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Emperor Jianwu finally lost his temper and stood up with a slap on the armrest. He stared at Qiu Liang and Jin Shuqing fiercely. He took a deep breath and strode towards the back hall.

Dai Quan stamped his feet and chased Emperor Jianwu.

Jin Shuqing's face suddenly turned pale, his legs went weak, and he collapsed on the ground.

There were rumors two days ago that there would be a big drama at the Wangri Dynasty meeting, so all the officials who could come came. They did not expect that it would be Jin Shuqing who would attack the prince of Beining County and the noble military behind him.

And this trophy, it turns out that there are such complex actions and backgrounds behind it!Unexpectedly, the emperor was greedy even more.
As a result, the whole hall became chaotic again.

Li Shouzhong showed a complicated expression. He did not expect that Jia Hu's counterattack would be so violent. He even hurt himself and the emperor with this blow.

Wang Hetang turned around, glanced at the officials, and said loudly: "Quiet!"

The palace became quiet again.

After a long time, Dai Quan came back. He glanced at Jin Shuqing who was slumped on the ground, then walked up to Wang Hetang and said, "Your Majesty, please invite the chief minister and several elders to the study to discuss matters." After saying that, he turned and left.

"General Manager Dai!" Jia Lian spoke.

Dai Quan turned around and looked at Jia Lian: "Is there something wrong with Uncle Jia?"

Jia Lian: "Excuse me, Minister of Internal Affairs, how should I deal with calling the Prince of Beining County by his name in public?"

Hearing this, Dai Quan blinked, looked at Jia Lian, and then at Jin Shuqing, not knowing how to reply.

All the officials in the palace held their breath and looked at Dai Quan quietly.

Jia Lian: "Internal Prime Minister?"

Shi Guangzhu spoke: "It will become clearer if you go and invite Da Zongzheng."

Dai Quan smiled bitterly. If Da Zongzheng came, he would definitely be slapped. Once he was slapped in front of all the officials, Jin Shuqing would no longer be able to serve as the Minister of Household Affairs.

In addition, we cannot ask for an edict or drag the emperor into this matter.

Thinking of this, he said to Wang Hetang: "Then let's make a decision."

Wang Hetang: "How much?"

Zhao Zixun hurriedly added: "The prince has made great contributions to the court."

Dai Quan twitched the corner of his mouth. With just this sentence, Jin Shuqing had to stay in bed for a month or two. He thought for a moment and replied: "Thirty, thirty court staffs." After saying that, he turned his eyes to Jia Lian.

Several members of the cabinet and the officials of the six ministries and nine ministers looked at Jia Lian.

Jia Lian did not hesitate: "Listen to the inner minister."

Dai Quan felt relieved after hearing this, glanced at Jia Lian gratefully, and waved to the eunuch on duty who was standing outside the palace gate, "Take him to the Meridian Gate and beat him with thirty imperial sticks." After that, he said to Wang Hetang and others. Person: "Your Majesty is still waiting over there. Please."

(End of this chapter)