Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 828: Both the Emperor and His Ministers Feel They Have Gained
Anyone who can get around in the court, or anyone who has been in the court for a long time, will have some understanding of the officials in the court.

Especially the smart ones!

They will not only pay attention to their superiors and colleagues, but also to people in other government offices.

Because they know that they may be transferred at any time.

Moreover, they not only keep their eyes on the smart people in other government offices, because they are most likely their competitors.

They also pay special attention to people like Zhang Liyuan.

Because although this type of people are not good at handling interpersonal relationships and are very honest, they are unique in one aspect.

That's the kind of people like them, or what Mr. Hu calls "technocrats", who have work to do!

No matter which department of the six ministries, they actually have their own professional barriers.

Especially with the Ministry of Revenue, if you are not good at arithmetic and accounting, you just can’t handle this kind of thing.

Then we need people like Zhang Liyuan even more.

What if he no longer knows how to handle interpersonal relationships?

Without people like this, you can't even run the government.

So, even though Zhang Liyuan has said very little during all these years in court, he basically just follows the crowd.

But in fact, many people have been observing him quietly for a long time.

It is precisely because of this that when Zhang Liyuan made a big splash today, it seemed even more astonishing.

Is this Zhang Liyuan?
Could it be that Zhang Liyuan is pretending all the time?
But how could ordinary people pretend to be so similar?
You know, it was six years ago that Zhang Liyuan became the Minister of State.

Not to mention that he has been in the Ministry of Revenue for more than ten years!
I really watched helplessly many of my fellow Jinshi candidates and peers get ahead and get promoted early.

Even within the Ministry of Revenue, he was clearly a minister, but in reality he was only in charge of a Qingli Division, doing the most complicated and difficult work.

He has nothing to do with human rights, financial rights and other rights.

As a result, they have been working happily all the way to today.

If it weren't for what happened today, this person might have continued to work until retirement.

If this performance was just a disguise, then this disguise would be too shocking.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhang Liyuan who was standing at the steps, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he couldn't help smacking his lips.

Why does this smell so familiar?
Especially this dog-like attitude of only wanting to retreat, how come it is so similar to someone?

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Song Li, and Song Li understood and came over and whispered in Zhu Yuanzhang's ear about Zhang Liyuan's background.

Then Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly realized.

Damn it, it was indeed this guy Hu Weiyong who taught him this.

"Zhang Liyuan!"

"The guilty minister is here!"

"Tsk, I just remembered that you are worthy of being Weiyong's student!"

"Look at your usual quiet demeanor, minding your own business and not caring about other people's problems. Isn't this how Wei Yong used to act?"

"It's his business. He did it beautifully for us, but it's not his business. He doesn't even bother to take a look."

"What about you?"

"Before, when you were in the Ministry of Revenue, you pretended to be deaf and dumb and knew nothing. Now that we are going to judge the crime, you are anxious and immediately jump out to work."

"Well, after I promise you to do good deeds to atone for your sins, will you submit a memorial as soon as you are done with it, saying that your sins are unforgivable and that you need to resign and go home to reflect on yourself?"

"After all, you are Wei Yong's student. I can think of your move without you telling me!" "Ah?"

Zhang Liyuan was dumbfounded.

It's true that he is Mr. Hu's student, and it's also true that he wants to atone for his sins.

But he didn't want to resign.

He even wanted to continue working in the Ministry of Revenue!
Because even though officials of the same level have the same annual salary, in fact each government office has its own slush fund and welfare!

The Ministry of Revenue, as the government office in charge of the country's money and grain, naturally cannot treat itself unfairly.

Therefore, even if Zhang Liyuan did not do anything corrupt or illegal, and did not collude with merchants, he could provide his family with a good life just with his salary and the benefits provided by the Ministry of Revenue.

How could he bear to quit such a good job!

He is different from his mean teacher. His teacher's family has fields, shops and so on, and he has received many rewards from the palace over the years. His foundation is so solid.

But what about him?
He really lived on the money given by the court.

Therefore, he would never resign unless it was absolutely necessary.

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He just couldn't understand how His Majesty came to the conclusion that he should resign.
Zhang Liyuan had a confused and horrified expression on his face, but in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes it was surprise that his secrets had been exposed.

This made Zhu Yuanzhang quite proud.

"Humph, since we've discovered your thoughts, forget about this kind of good thing."

"Your teacher can resign and live a carefree life, but you can't!"

"First, you should honestly review the accounts of the Ministry of Revenue over the years. The Imperial Guards and the remaining people in the Ministry of Revenue will cooperate with you."

"Once this matter is settled, don't even think about leaving. Just stay in the Ministry of Revenue and serve us as an assistant minister for the rest of your life!"

"There's no promotion or transfer, just work for us honestly!"

"This is our punishment for you!"

Zhang Liyuan used all his strength and pinched his thigh hard several times, which prevented him from laughing out loud.

Laugh to death!

Not allowed to resign, can only be a minister?

I'm so happy!
Still can’t be promoted or transferred?
It's simply too good!
Only fools want to be transferred or promoted.

The teacher has long taught that if you are not in a position to do something, you should not interfere in other people's affairs. But if you are in a position to do something, you should interfere in other people's affairs.

I am a person who only knows how to work hard. How can I do the job of a Shangshu, who is in charge of an entire government?

So, this assistant minister who specializes in doing the work is the most suitable one for me.

Moreover, after what happened today, no matter who becomes the Minister of Revenue in the future, can he really look down on me, the Vice Minister?
Thinking of this, Zhang Liyuan pinched himself again to prevent himself from laughing out loud.

Then he saluted politely and calmly: "I, your humble servant, accept your command and thank you!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy.

Especially when seeing Zhang Liyuan's 'reluctant' look, he felt like he was rubbing Hu Weiyong to the ground.

Humph, Wei Yong, if I can’t deal with you, how can I deal with your disciples?

It doesn’t matter if you don’t work for us, we will let your students work like slaves for us!

Humph, there’s nothing you can do even if you find out afterwards!

At this moment, both the emperor and his minister shouted in their hearts.

"This time, I made a profit!" (End of this chapter)