Appoint me as a spy, but the contact person is actually the empress

Chapter 54 The Battle of the Court and the Establishment of the East Factory

The things inside the palace are really not worth mentioning compared to those outside the palace.

The matter of changing rice to mulberry has completely reached a fever pitch, and the Liu party headed by Liu Yanming has crazily attacked Li Jie during this period.

It can be said that during this period of time, Li Jie was under great pressure, not because of these impeachments. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the current memorial impeachment is of little significance.

The main question is when will this struggle stop.

Li Jie has lost the initiative, and even Liu Dang has lost the initiative.

The two sides are fighting each other and splashing dirty water on each other. It seems that they are just talking about it, but for people who understand politics, there is a saying called settlement after autumn.

Fortunately, the Great Wei Empress did not have much power in her hands. If it were replaced by the late emperor, as for today's events, after the change from rice to mulberry is over, there will definitely be a major reshuffle.

Of course, it is precisely because of the empress' lack of imperial prestige that everyone dares to impeach her so unscrupulously, otherwise, they will be more or less scrupulous.

At the meeting.

The empress quietly watched these powerful officials quarreling, such a scene made her both satisfied and hateful.

The reports from both parties are partly true and partly false, but no matter what, these people have done too many nasty things behind their backs, and just picking out one of them is enough to remove them from office.

It's just that I can't do this yet. I have to stand still and wait for the two sides to reach a real heat.

In this way, you can benefit from it.

Finally, after another half hour of chattering, Jiang Ling's voice sounded as the hall became quiet.

"The matter of changing rice to mulberry, I am really upset."

"Liu Aiqing and Li Aiqing are both right. It is difficult for me to make a decision at this moment."

"As for the matter of impeachment, it will be jointly investigated by the Dali Temple and the Procuratorate. If the circumstances are true, it will be unforgivable."

"It's just that, dear friends, now that rice is changed to mulberry, how to proceed, I will give a clear answer in the next few days."

"I don't want to delay other important court affairs over and over because of this matter, do you understand?"

Jiang Ling opened his mouth, making peace as usual, and gave a time point for the two sides to continue to fight.

She also understood it.

The Liu party is completely passive now. They have bought a lot of fertile land in private. If they don't have the right to choose the site, they will lose money.

If Li Dang took it, it would be a blood loss and he would have to bear the responsibility.

King Yan was dissatisfied with King Qin's use of power in his hands to seek benefits, and now that he seized the opportunity, King Yan naturally refused to let it go.

Of course, some information has been transmitted to the palace recently, which roughly means that after this period of fighting, King Qin intends to negotiate peace with King Yan.

The Empress didn't know what the content of the peace talks was, but Xu Shouyun had guessed all of this, but Jiang Ling didn't act rashly, she just wanted to wait for King Ning to retreat.

As long as King Ning retreats, she will completely shatter the illusions of the two families.

"I understand, Your Majesty, changing rice to mulberry is the painstaking effort of our household department for many years. If it is left to Li Shangshu to handle it, if something goes wrong, we will not be able to bear the responsibility."

The right servant of the household department spoke, looked at the empress and said so.

"Actually, the responsible ministers are not worried. The key is to change the rice into mulberry. It cannot fail. If it fails, it will be fine if the treasury is empty and cannot be solved. If it causes more trouble, the national fortune will be lost."

"I'm worried about the fortunes of the Great Wei Dynasty, not who will choose the site.

The officials of the Liu party spoke up, and what they said was righteous, standing on the commanding heights of morality and justice, and talking about this matter.

"The minister does not agree."

"Your Majesty, I believe that it is only a right to choose a site. All procedures can be supervised by the household department. If something is wrong, it can be adjusted immediately."

"Besides, for such a big matter as changing rice to mulberry, it is natural to supervise each other. I believe that the Ministry of Household Affairs must have no dissent, but it is difficult to guarantee that the people below will make trouble."

The Li party officials followed suit.

He refuted the other party's words, but before they could continue arguing, the empress' voice sounded.

"All right."

"Regarding the matter of the right to choose the site, let's stop for a while, there is one thing, I need your suggestions."

With such fierce competition between the two parties, Jiang Ling took advantage of the opportunity to put forward his own ideas.

Hearing this, Manchu civil and military became curious. They didn't know what the empress wanted to say, but at this juncture, no matter what the empress said, as long as it was not very abstract, they would definitely agree.

The two parties are fighting, and now the most important decision-maker is the Great Wei Empress. If she is determined to support one side, the winning rate will be greatly increased.

After all, this is the emperor, even a powerless emperor is extremely important.

"In the deep palace, there are eight thousand eunuchs, and the monthly expenses are countless. I want to set up the East Factory to solve some problems for the court. I don't know what you think?"

The empress opened her mouth and asked everyone.

As soon as this remark came out, everyone was a little curious.

Set up East Factory?Let the eunuchs take charge?
"May I ask Your Majesty, what is Dongchang mainly responsible for?"

An official spoke up and asked curiously.

"three things."

"First, to inspect the unhealthy practices among the people. There have been a lot of gossip in the Wei Dynasty recently. I suspect that the rumors are spread by the rebellious party. It would be appropriate for this group of eunuchs to inspect."

"Secondly, now that the Xuanmen Jianghu is about to move around, someone needs to deter them, so as not to really think that I am a big Wei and easy to deceive."

"Thirdly, assist Nanbei Zhenfu Secretary and the Dali Temple Inspectorate of the Ministry of Punishment to handle various criminal cases."

"A few days ago, didn't Zhou Aiqing say that the Ministry of Criminal Justice was short of manpower? Isn't it just right now?"

Jiang Ling opened his mouth, but as soon as he said this, Man Chaowen and Wu fell silent for an instant.

This seems to be assisting the Criminal Ministry, but who is stupid here?Isn't this just to show that you want the power of supervision?
Assistant?

Today is an assistant, but tomorrow can I point fingers?

The Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, Inspector's Office, and Nanbei Zhenfu Division almost represent the laws of the entire Wei Dynasty.

From the royal family and aristocrats, civil and military officials, down to ordinary people, traders and pawns, all of them have been enlisted. This is not as simple as helping.

However, something embarrassing happened.

All the officials were silent, because no one dared to speak. In the past, if the Empress said such things, Liu Dang would immediately jump out and object.

But now Liu Dang dares to refuse.

If you reject the Queen's intention, isn't that equivalent to giving the Queen's ticket to the other party for nothing?
As for Li Dang, it is impossible to speak. First, they need the support of the Empress now. Second, they are a neutral party. Even if this kind of thing did not happen, they would not join in.

Do not offend, it is the purpose of their work.

But all the officials are not stupid, they all know that the Empress cannot give the eunuchs such power.

But it just so happened that no one stood up and spoke up.

At this moment, Liu Yanming couldn't help but glance at Yang Ning, the meaning was very simple.

At this time, Yang Ning must stand up and speak.

Although Yang Ning and him are political enemies, this matter involves all officials. If Yang Ning does not stand up and speak out, it is not a fight, but a disease.

Indeed, Yang Ning hesitated for a while just now, whether to stand up and veto it, but now that Liu Yanming's gaze came, Yang Ning did not hesitate anymore.

stood up directly.

(End of this chapter)