The court was in an uproar, and the public sentiment in the capital was boiling. Once the accusation of forming a clique for personal gain came out, it was like adding more fire to the pot of hot oil.
For a moment, everyone in the capital was in a state of panic. No one knew what would happen.
Tax Department office.
Wang Yongji glanced at the newly appointed commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Xing Shangzhi. His expression was somewhat helpless.
Ever since Liu Shouyou was removed from office, Xing Shangzhi took over as the Imperial Bodyguard Commander. This person came early every day to the Tax Department to take attendance.
He came early and left late. He was more attentive than the people in the Tax Department, afraid of missing something.
Wang Yongji was very clear about Xing Shangzhi's thoughts. He knew that this person wanted to stir up a big incident.
Compared to Liu Shouyou, Xing Shangzhi's status and reputation were all inferior to Liu Shouyou. Although he was now the Imperial Bodyguard Commander, it was very weak. If he was the slightest bit careless, he would be beaten back to his original position.
At this time, Xing Shangzhi naturally wanted to stabilize his position. After all, once an official position was promoted, no one was willing to leave.
For Xing Shangzhi, performing meritorious deeds was the best choice for him to stabilize his position.
Right now, the Emperor was most concerned about the Tax Department. The Imperial Bodyguard was also under the Emperor's orders to assist the Tax Department. Performing meritorious deeds here was the best.
Xing Shangzhi had always wanted to fish in the Tax Department, which was why he was so proactive.
However, Xing Shangzhi didn't expect that when the capital suddenly became chaotic, no one would care about the Tax Department. Those shops and merchants didn't dare to cause trouble, which made Xing Shangzhi depressed.
Why did these people suddenly become obedient? It was too disappointing.
Xing Shangzhi originally wanted to use this opportunity to perform meritorious deeds. He dared to do what Liu Shouyou didn't dare to do!
Wang Yongji's thoughts were different from Xing Shangzhi's. It was best if nothing happened and it passed peacefully.
For Wang Yongji, this was the best. The current situation was just right. He was really afraid that Xing Shangzhi would cause trouble.
"Sir, the business license in the capital has been processed!" Fang Ming stood below Wang Yongji and reported respectfully.
Hearing Fang Ming's words, Wang Yongji let out a sigh of relief. The anxiety he had been feeling for the past few days was finally over. Nodding his head in satisfaction, Wang Yongji said with a smile, "Very good, let's finish the Shun Tian Manor in a few days!"
"Yes, my lord!" Fang Ming answered, then turned around and left.
Xing Shangzhi, on the other hand, was greatly disappointed. What was going on?
Wang Yongji glanced at Xing Shangzhi and felt that he should comfort him.
Although there was no trouble in the capital, Wang Yongji knew that this was not his credit, but the emperor's.
Whether it was suppressing the Emperor and the Emperor, or the matter in court, it was, it, or, it, it. s.
After all, the capital was under the feet of the Emperor, so this kind of result wasn't unexpected. However, the Tax Department's mission hadn't been completed yet, it had only just begun.
When that time comes, the Imperial Bodyguard would definitely be needed.
At that time, the Tax Bureau would definitely need the help of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
After all, even though the Tax Bureau had been set up in various places, there was a lack of manpower. In addition to the resistance of the local bullies, most of them were just putting up a framework.
The mountains were high and the Emperor was far away. At that time, he would need the help of the Imperial Bodyguard.
"Sir Xing, although the Shun Tian manor matter is over, the Daming is too big. We will have to rely on Sir Xing in the future!"
Wang Yongji smiled: "Sir Xing, although the Shun Tian manor matter is over, but the Daming is too big. We will have to rely on Sir Xing in the future!"
Wang Yongji smiled: "The Shun Tian manor being able to be completed so smoothly is inseparable from Sir Xing's diligence."
"This official will report to the Emperor and praise Sir Xing for your merits!"
Hearing Wang Yongji's words, Xing Shangzhi's eyes brightened and a smile appeared on his face. He cupped his fists and said to Wang Yongji: "Many thanks, Sir Wang. If you need my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."
Xing Shangzhi urgently needed to perform well, while Wang Yongji needed someone to be the scapegoat.
The Emperor had sent Xing Shangzhi for this, so Wang Yongji would naturally choose to use Xing Shangzhi well. The two immediately hit it off.
Capital, Pavilion of Fragrance.
As one of the more famous brothels in the capital, Pavilion of Fragrance had a very high status. Most of the people here were prostitutes, and it attracted scholars.
In a private room at the back, a few people were having a gathering.
One of the young men was the most eye-catching. He wore a green robe, and with his upright scholarly appearance, he seemed cultured and refined.
This person was none other than the head of the Ministry of Appointments, Gu Xiancheng. However, his reputation was not that high, and his position in this group was not high.
Unlike in the future, he was known as the Three Gentlemen of Dong Lin.
That couplet, "The sound of wind and rain, the sound of reading enter the ears, the affairs of the country, the affairs of the family and the affairs of the world," had won Gu Xiancheng a very high reputation, and many people felt that he was a righteous person.
In reality, the Dong Lin clique was best at verbal attacks and moral blackmail, and they were very good at building up their reputation.
In this small clique, Gu Xiancheng's position was not very high. There were three people at the head: Imperial Censor Jiang Dong, Li Zhi, and the Left Deputy Imperial Censor Zhao Nanxing of the Imperial Censorate.
"Right now, the court is dim, and the government is corrupt. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is wantonly accumulating wealth, the Tax Bureau is tyrannical, and the Honours are corrupt and harmful to the country.
As disciples of the Sage, it is time for us to show our skills. We should support the country and find a way for the people and the Daming. "
Gu Xiancheng's gaze swept across the faces of the crowd as he spoke slowly.
Although his position was not high, his words were often to the point and were very convincing. Everyone was willing to listen to him.
This time, he was the first to speak. What he said satisfied everyone, and they all nodded.
"This time, when the Ministry of Internal Affairs caused chaos in Jiangnan, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and the Ministers of the Six Ministries turned a blind eye and did not hear a thing.
"The court will select the virtuous and capable, cleanse the court, and completely drive these people out.
This time, we must work together and unite people with ambition to completely drive these vermin of the country out of the court. Only in this way can the court be filled with loyal officials. "
Everyone nodded. Zhao Nanxing then said, "The court is dim, and I should step forward bravely. The time has come to serve the country."
Zhao Nanxing's words caused the morale of the crowd to soar, and they felt a sense of pride, as if they were the best.
Different from these people, Li Zhi and Jiang Dong had a very clear goal, and that was to climb up.
The two of them looked at each other, and Li Zhi said, "The court is dim, and we want nothing more than to cleanse it one day."
"It is very important to unite people with insight, and this is not something that can be done in a day."
"This time, we should focus on one person, cut off the arms of the traitors, and at the same time elect loyal officials to enter the court. Only then can we achieve the goal of cleansing the court."
Jiang Dong also nodded and said, "Minister Chen of the Cabinet is a loyal, upright, and clear-minded man. He is also the Censor of the Left of the Imperial Censorate and the leader of the upright. He has been dissatisfied with the affairs of the court for a long time, but he is alone and has not been able to achieve anything."
"We can take this opportunity to impeach the Deputy Minister of the Cabinet, Yu Youding. If we can make him quit, then Minister Chen will be able to go one step further."
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At this time, Zhao Nanxing also spoke up, "What Lord Jiang said is very true. The Deputy Minister of the Cabinet, Yu Youding, has occupied a high position and formed a clique with Shen Shixing for personal gain. We can't turn a blind eye to this.
If we can remove Yu Youding this time, it will definitely boost our reputation. "
"We can't just target Yu Youding. We need to open up a gap in the Six Departments."
At this time, Gu Xiancheng also spoke up and said directly, "This time, although the impeachment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is very powerful, we all know that this is all a trick of the traitors. They just want to take the benefits of the Ministry of Internal Affairs into their own hands."
"I am in the Ministry of Personnel, so I have more information. This time, the traitors impeached the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but their intention is not to remove the Ministry of Internal Affairs."
"Instead, they want to take the Ministry of Internal Affairs into their own hands. In the next few days, someone will write to the court to transfer the money obtained by the Ministry of Internal Affairs into the national treasury." Gu Xiancheng said with a serious expression, "The traitors' goal of seizing power and enriching themselves is already clear."
"Shen Shixing's position is stable. We can't impeach anyone else after we impeach Yu Youding."
"However, the Minister of Revenue, Zhang Xueyan, is as cunning as a fox. This time, he planned it all. We can't sit back and watch the traitors cause chaos in the court.
This person colluded with Li Chengliang, the Commander of Liaodong Army. He falsely reported his achievements and took a huge amount of bribes in private. He is indeed a vermin of the court. "
Everyone understood what Gu Xiancheng meant. He was going to mess with Zhang Xueyan!
"Zhang Xueyan is close to Shen Shixing and is an important figure in the traitors' gang. If we can remove Zhang Xueyan this time, it is tantamount to cutting off the arms of the traitors' gang." Speaking of this, Gu Xiancheng looked at Jiang Dongzhi and said, "We still need Minister Chen's help in this matter."
"As for the vacant position of the Minister of Revenue, Yang Shiqiao, the Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, is a loyal and upright man. I can recommend him on his behalf."
Hearing this, everyone understood why Gu Xiancheng knew so much. It turned out that behind him was Yang Shiqiao, the Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
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Jiang Dongzhi smiled and nodded. "Minister Yang is loyal to the country. He is one of the few loyal and upright men in the court. The fact that he can contend with the traitors' gang for so many years shows his talent.
Minister Chen is famous for his love of talent. I'm sure he will be able to have a good talk with Minister Yang. "
"When I go back, I will report to Minister Chen myself. Don't worry, Minister Gu."
Although everyone had their own plans, their basic interests were similar. They wanted to get rid of these people in the court and then rise to power on their own side.
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