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Chapter 921 Killing Two Eagles with One Arrow
Chapter 921 Killing two birds with one stone
The palace issued an order to hold a major discussion seven days later.
The three members of the cabinet, Zhang Cong, Gu Renyi and Wang Tingxiang, all remained silent after reading it, each with their own ideas.
Zhang Cong actually understood many things.
Gu Renyi came from a clean family and still enjoys a high reputation among officials today.
The Minister of Revenue Jiang Yong and the Minister of the Imperial Household Fan Yuchang always like to mention "Lord Gu".
However, unlike Zhang Cong, Gu Renyi did not allow other officials to gather in his house. He paid more attention to acting in an open and aboveboard manner, claiming that a gentleman has no private matters and can discuss everything with others.
This is just a claim, of course.
In fact, several people with similar interests would make tea and discuss matters in a room next to the cabinet duty room.
Today, along with the imperial decree, Yangzhou prefect Wang Chaoxu also revealed a letter of apology.
The emperor hasn't formally asked them about this matter, but it will be mentioned in a few days. Even if the emperor doesn't mention it, there will be upright censors in the court who will report the matter to the emperor.
But Wang Chaoxu is a very sensitive person.
He is the son of Wang Qiong, who is a descendant of Zhang Cong.
If they were to take the initiative to pay attention to this person, they would actually be making an enemy of Zhang Cong.
This requires careful consideration.
Fan Yuchang also brought a piece of news. He said: "After the incident in Yangzhou, the Ministry of Personnel recommended two new county magistrates and a new prefect to the emperor on the pretext that the prefect was guilty and failed to promote currency reform. The list is full of their people."
Yangzhou Prefecture belonged to the Nanzhili region, with its seat in Jiangdu County. In addition, there were Yizhen and Taixing counties, and three prefectures: Gaoyou, Taizhou and Tongzhou.
This currency exchange is carried out on a county (state) basis, with each county government responsible for specific exchange matters.
Now that the dynasty has to deal with such a fatal incident, the capital will immediately replace him with a capable person. The purpose is self-evident.
Minister of Finance Jiang Yong said: "Come up with this idea at this time, on the one hand, it is to do some superficial work, appear to be selfless, and at the same time, it can replace the emperor with his own people and make some achievements in currency reform to win back the emperor's heart. It really took some thought."
Wang Tingxiang asked: "Lord, are we just going to watch this?"
"What do you want?" Gu Renyi never puts on too much airs, always showing himself as an old and polite person.
"They can recommend people, but we can't? Why should we let them have it so easy?"
"I don't think it's a good idea." Fan Yuchang shook his head. "They are recommending new candidates at this time for the purpose of currency reform. The emperor also wants currency reform."
Political struggle is true.
But letting them go and cause trouble would easily anger the emperor.
"But we can't let Wang Chaoxu regain the emperor's favor so easily." Jiang Yong emphasized, "I know this person. He is not from a proper imperial examination background. He got an official position by taking the three-division examination. He is an uneducated person."
In fact, this was also the reason why many people were originally dissatisfied with the Sansi Examination.
Because it's even more unfair.
It is relatively easy for ordinary people to find a teacher who is familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics.
But where can we find teachers who know mathematics, geography, and other subjects? Especially in remote areas in the mountains, as soon as such talents emerge, they will be taken away by the court.
The result is that people in poorer areas find it more difficult to access this knowledge.
Simply put, it is unlikely that children from poor families can use the Three Departments Examination to obtain official positions. It is not impossible, but the probability is low. Relatively speaking, this is another shortcut for children from many aristocratic families to obtain official positions.
In fact, in history, Wang Qiong's sons all held honorary positions through imperial favor, and there was no such thing as Yang Tinghe and Yang Shen, where both father and son were talented.
In fact, the same problem existed in the imperial examinations in the past. To put it in modern terms, it is the imbalance of educational resources.
Therefore, we often see that children of the bureaucratic class are more likely to pass the imperial examinations. They are a minority in society, so why do so many Jinshi emerge from them?
In the three-division examination, this imbalance in educational resources is even more obvious.
Zhu Houzhao understood this at the time, but he had no good solution. Moreover, under the circumstances at the time, it was more important to cultivate more talents needed by the country. The issue of fairness would naturally take a back seat when development was insufficient.
Fortunately, the importance of the Four Books and Five Classics in the Three-Division Examination has increased, which can comfort some people a little.
Closer to home,
It is precisely because of the origin of the dynasty that
This made relatively young officials like Fan Yuchang and Jiang Yong, who were both legitimate Jinshi graduates, look down on him.
Not to mention that Wang Chaoxu's official reputation is not much better than his father's.
Gu Renyi weighed the pros and cons and said, "It's probably not appropriate to send someone over to disrupt the situation at this time. Even if we have to send someone, firstly, we can't send them openly; secondly, it would be best if they were some assistant officials who could play a role at a critical moment."
Jiang Yong understood immediately, but he was a little embarrassed. "It would be difficult to find such a person at short notice."
"Then don't send them," Fan Yuchang touched his chin, "just search locally, maybe there will be a breakthrough."
Wang Tingxiang nodded, this was a good idea.
In fact, it is very simple. They think that the officials in Yangzhou are not upright enough, so it is impossible for them to be completely standardized in their work, even though Wang Chaoxu is now on the verge of death.
But a dog will always eat shit.
These people are officials and won't work unless they make some money from it.
If you can really master these, then if you can give him a crucial blow at the critical moment, wouldn't it be impossible for even a god to save him?
Not only that,
Gu Renyi's approach takes the overall situation into consideration, because when the time really comes, they are also working for currency reform. It was Wang Chaoxu and his cronies who did not do a good job, and now it is their turn to correct it.
In this way, we can avoid touching the emperor's reverse scale.
Of course, if this situation does not exist, then you can continue to lie dormant instead of offending Lord Zhang at this time.
After the agreement,
Gu Renyi began to give instructions. He looked at Jiang Yong and said, "We have people from Yangzhou here too. When fellow villagers meet, their eyes brimming with tears. It shouldn't be difficult to find someone you can trust."
Jiang Yong took over, "Don't worry, Lord. I have promising sons and nephews at home. It's no problem for me to find a few decent junior officials who are acceptable to me."
This is equivalent to placing a pair of eyes right in the center of the 'enemy'.
This time, no matter how the dynasty needs to make up for it, once the emperor shows his intention to deal with him, they must make sure to immediately come up with facts that hit them in the sore spot.
Jiang Yong said again: "Mr. Gu, I have something else to say."
"speak."
"Yes. Lord Gu, do you still remember the incident in which Prince Fu sued Zhang Bingyong in front of the emperor?"
This happened last year.
"Are you talking about the case of smuggling government silver?"
"That's right." Jiang Yong explained, "Looking back, Prince Fu did not make a mistake in suing the government silver smuggling case. It's just that the emperor's intentions are hard to predict, and he has other considerations. Zhang Bingyong has been in office for ten years, so he is considered capable, so he got through that hurdle. But since then, Prince Fu and Zhang Bingyong have been at odds with each other.
Before the current war with Japan began, Zhang Bingyong fully supported Your Majesty. Although this was in line with the Holy Spirit, it also included support for the Japanese Governor-General Chen Chaorui. If one day they really become powerful, the foundation of the country will also be in danger of instability! "
The vacant throne has always been a major concern for this group of people. It can be said that as long as it is uncertain, they will feel uneasy.
Jiang Yong's meaning was also very clear. Chen Chaorui was the uncle of the Third Prince.
As for the Emperor, he was still hesitant to make up his mind.
If anything unexpected happens,
Not only Prince Fu suffered, but the careers of these people also came to an end.
Besides, he has already chosen his side and can’t jump left or right. Unless something big happens, no matter which side he jumps to, will people believe him?
Gu Renyi sat upright on the main seat, his beard twitching, "You mean, Prince Fu should come forward first."
"That's right. Prince Fu and Zhang Bingyong don't get along well, and the emperor knows this, so he won't worry about it. Zhang Bingyong won't worry about the old man either. If it doesn't work out, it will just deepen the incompatibility, which won't be a big deal. If it works out, Prince Fu's prestige will be higher, and it will kill two birds with one stone."
Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard the second half of his sentence.
"What a great way to kill two birds with one stone!" Fan Yuchang praised. He immediately saluted and said, "Sir, I think what the Grand Tutor said makes sense. As long as we handle it properly, we will be invincible."
Jiang Yong continued, "Besides, the Second and Third Princes are not in the capital now, so it is time to do something."
Gu Renyi looked at Wang Tingxiang, who showed no obvious objection.
After all, this is indeed a good way to kill two birds with one stone.
"it is good!"
(End of this chapter)