Chapter 905 908. Topic

The admission quota became a hot topic again in the court the next day.

"Lord Gu, the Ministry of Revenue in the imperial court cannot be involved in merchants' affairs." Before he even started attending court, Gu Wenheng was met with cold sarcasm.

“Why hold an auction after holding a treasure exhibition?

What kind of place do you think the imperial palace is? Is there a busy market in front of the palace gate? "

Gu Wenheng looked at Liao Weidong who was talking with saliva flying everywhere, and didn't understand why he always picked on him.

He didn't snatch the position of Minister of Revenue from him, but was appointed by the Emperor.

If you have any objections, just go directly to the emperor. Why are you trying to show off your power to him?

Gu Wenheng was merciless to such people who could not get what they wanted and did not want others to have good things for them.

"Sir Liao, do you think that I have handled this matter inappropriately?

It's just a pity, this is the order from the Emperor himself, otherwise you can go to the Emperor and ask His Majesty to withdraw the order, and I can have some free time."

"I am telling you not to be too ostentatious," Liao Weidong snorted coldly. "There is a lot of noise at the gate of the palace all day long. If it disturbs the emperor, you will not be able to bear the consequences."

Gu Wenheng, "Thank you Lord Liao for your reminder. I will report to His Majesty in a moment and decide to follow Lord Liao's advice and end all activities outside the palace to return the palace to peace."

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Liao Weidong held his neck tightly, "...I didn't mean that. I just wanted you to be more restrained and not make too much trouble..."

Gu Wenheng's attitude was even more sincere this time. "I am new to the position of Minister of Revenue. I would like to ask Lord Liao for advice on how to be more restrained."

“…”

Seeing Liao Weidong's defeat, some people looked at Gu Wenheng with disapproval, as if he had done something extremely treasonous.

Gu Wenheng bowed to everyone and said, "I understand what you all mean, and I will report it to His Majesty the Emperor."

"..." What did they say? No one of them said anything...

Just when everyone was confused, a voice saying "The Emperor has arrived" opened today's morning court session.

Gu Wenheng knew that a new round of disputes had begun. He was helpless and had to accept this daily repeating template.

Even if he wants to change, he can only do it slowly.

He was not so arrogant as to think that he could change these ancient systems by himself.

The result is obvious. He once again overcame all objections and achieved his goal.

However, in just one month, all the crowded private vaults of the retired emperor were cleared out, and the national treasury became enriched as a result.

Without giving anyone time to react, the retired emperor and the emperor simultaneously issued an imperial decree granting amnesty to the entire nation.

The entire country was exempted from taxes for one year, and the remaining money was all recorded in files to be used for earthquake relief in the future.

In the deep winter of that year, Hua Shunming closed his eyes with a smile as he read the letters of thanks sent from all over the country.

In the same year, many retired ministers did not survive the winter and accompanied the emperor to heaven.

Gu Wenheng wrapped his robe tightly around him and stood at the palace gate. He sighed, with some worry flashing in his eyes.

His Majesty has many shortcomings, but he has been suppressed by the Supreme Emperor, so he has not made any mistakes.

Now that a new relationship between the monarch and his subjects has been formed and there is no retired emperor to endorse him, the court will be a new scene in the future.

"Master Gu, the emperor is already waiting in the imperial study, please come with us."

The new chief eunuch actually came to the palace gate to greet him in person this time, which made Gu Wenheng even more uneasy.

"My dear Minister Gu, the retired emperor passed away and left you a will." Hua Zhang asked the eunuch chief beside him to hand the imperial edict to him.

Gu Wenheng suddenly felt as if there was a thousand pounds of weight in his hands, "Your Majesty, this..."

"My dear Gu, please open it and take a look!"

Gu Wenheng rejected it in his heart, "..." He had a bad feeling.

When Gu Wenheng saw the contents of the imperial edict, he felt sick.

Although this was a life-saving talisman, it was like an invisible rope binding him.

The crown prince hasn't even been appointed yet, but he's already been appointed as the crown prince's tutor. Is this a plan to have him devote his whole life to the cause?

"Your Majesty," Gu Wenheng had never expected that the retired emperor would set him up in the end. A will? This meant that he couldn't even take back his order.

After spending some time together, Hua Zhang also realized that the retired emperor valued Gu Wenheng very much and even wanted to entrust the next emperor to him.

Before Hua Zhang became emperor, he had always coveted this position.

But now he felt a little confused. Being an emperor was hard, tiring and not free. Did he have to toil in the palace all his life like the emperor emeritus?

Looking at the imperial edict in Gu Wenheng's hand, his eyes flickered, "My dear Gu, the emperor trusts you, and I hope you won't let me down.

When I appoint a crown prince, I will hand him over to you and teach him personally."

Gu Wenheng said, "Your Majesty, I am afraid that I cannot take on this important task. How about discussing this with the other ministers..."

"My dear Minister Gu, don't forget, this is the will of the retired emperor." Hua Zhang somewhat understood why the retired emperor did this. He didn't want to give Gu Wenheng an excuse or time to object.

If the ministers in the court objected, it would be considered disobedience to the imperial order and disrespect to the late emperor. Just for this reason, Gu Wenheng would be dismissed as the Prince's Tutor.

Gu Wenheng, "Your Majesty is in his prime, and the prince is young, so we can take our time to consider this matter."

Since I can't push it forward, I can only delay it slowly.

It seems that the oldest of the little princes is only five years old. As long as there is no crown prince, his title as the crown prince's tutor is just an empty title.

When he reached a certain age, he would retire and go home to let them play on their own.

Hua Zhang stroked his chin and said, "My dear minister, you have reminded me that although the prince is still young, it is time for him to hire a famous teacher."

Gu Wenheng said with a stern face, "Your Majesty, I still have to take care of the Ministry of Revenue. If I have to educate the prince, I'm afraid it will be difficult to take care of both."

"That is a problem. Then I will not appoint a crown prince yet. Let them study under famous teachers. You, Gu Ai, can observe them and then accept them as disciples."

Gu Wenheng wanted to slam his head on the table at this moment, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince should not be trifled with. This matter should be discussed by Your Majesty and the ministers together."

He was appointed as the Prince's Tutor and was also asked to choose his apprentice. Isn't this digging a deep hole for him?

If this word gets out, he will never have a peaceful life again.

I have long known that His Majesty is unreliable, but I didn't expect it to be exposed so soon.

Hua Zhang also felt something was wrong at this time, and he coughed a few times before saying, "We'll discuss it later, we'll discuss it later.

My dear Gu Aiqing, the Ministry of Revenue still needs your care. "

Originally, the emperor was thinking of granting him an imperial examination next year so that father and son could serve together. It seems that this matter will have to be postponed.

It was the third year of Guoxiao, and he was really short of talent, so he couldn't force Gu Wenheng into a corner at this time.

Gu Wenheng left the palace with the imperial edict in his hand with an expressionless face. From that day on, he seemed like a different person, and he became even more rude when he talked to people.

But the emperor was very indulgent and even sided with him.

If what he did had not been fair and selfless, he would have been cursed long ago.

(End of this chapter)