The court was in an uproar and in chaos.
The Prime Minister coldly rebuked, "Princess Qingping, did I hear you correctly? You recommended yourself? You were promoted by exception, and in just a few months you have revealed your true ambitious side?"
Mu Wanqing couldn't help but laugh, and spoke as if he had no desires or requests.
"Look at what you said. Who here is not ambitious? Who doesn't want to make great achievements? Who doesn't want to be successful? Who doesn't want to be remembered in history? You say no with your mouth, but your body is more honest. It is impossible for a person who truly has no desires to appear in the court."
The Prime Minister's face darkened. He didn't expect Mu Wanqing to be so disrespectful to him. "How do you talk?"
Mu Wanqing rolled her eyes. "As a person, you should be honest and fight for what you want. It's useless to pretend to be noble. I don't understand. Getting promoted and getting rich are not bad things. Why don't you dare to say it out loud?"
She spoke frankly and took it for granted, and would not accept any rebuttal.
Everyone: ...
Mu Wanqing looked at the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, who had a very bad expression on his face, "Master Qiao, you don't want it, but I want it."
The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was angry and annoyed, and felt very sad that he had been deceived.
She had such greed, but she hid it, and played him around in circles. It was so infuriating.
He really wanted to say that he was determined to get this position, but looking at the king's indifferent face, he really didn't dare to go back on his word.
Minister Sun frowned, "You don't have enough experience..."
He really couldn't bear to see a little girl being on the same level as them. They had struggled all their lives to reach high positions, but Mu Wanqing had reached the top in just three years.
How do these old people feel about this?
Mu Wanqing waved her hand and interrupted, "For geniuses, all rules are meant to be broken. When I was fourteen, I never thought that I would stand in the court one day. I have come to where I am today, not by seniority, but by achievements."
"Everything is determined by strength." She is so confident, "Who doesn't agree? Come out and compete with me? Let's compare our achievements."
Everyone looked at each other, and the atmosphere was very strange.
Most people have just gained experience, moving forward step by step in an unremarkable manner, without having made any earth-shattering achievements.
The deputy assistant cleared his throat and said, "You can't say that. You are young and have high aspirations. You do everything on your own initiative, but being an official is not that simple. You not only have to be an official, but you also have to be a good person."
Mu Wanqing asked back calmly, "Are you saying that I don't know how to behave?"
Ci Fu thought she was too ignorant and not humble at all.
"You don't associate with the court officials, and you have a cold relationship with your colleagues in the Ministry of Revenue. As an unmarried girl, you can't convince the officials below you. You can't be a leader. Listen to my advice, don't rush into anything. You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry."
His tone was full of contempt, but who is Mu Wanqing?
She retorted on the spot, "When I was in Xiliang, everyone was united and had a harmonious relationship like a family, so it's definitely not my problem."
Ci Fu looked at her in disbelief, "What do you mean? Is this our problem?"
"That's right." Mu Wanqing nodded without hesitation, with a look of honesty on her face.
The ministers were choked. This was not going against the rules and it was too difficult for them.
After Mu Wanqing pushed it aside, she looked at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I think I have a flexible mind, know a lot of skills, and am experienced in governance. I am fully qualified for this position. If I become the Minister of Revenue, I will do my best."
"The first thing to do is to submit a memorial proposing to establish a Kapok Promotion Office in Xiliang, Jiangnan, Qiongzhou, and Sucheng to promote the use of kapok and clothe the world, so that all the people of Daqi can have cotton clothes to wear and quilts to cover themselves, and they will never freeze to death again."
This was like a campaign speech, and she made a very clear point.
Kapok is her trump card, and the emperor has already considered this.
"The second thing is to promote high-yield corn. According to my experiments, corn can produce 1,000 kilograms per mu, and it doesn't require a lot of soil. I strive to ensure that all people can have enough food to eat."
Corn? What is that? None of the officials had ever heard of it.
The right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue's eyes flickered. "How is it possible to produce 1,000 kilograms per mu? I've never heard of this new grain. Are you kidding me?"
Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, "The world is so big that there are all kinds of wonders. Just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. It just means you don't have a pair of discerning eyes."
The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue vomited blood and was about to retort when he heard the Emperor's voice.
"Princess Qingping presented corn as a gift as soon as she entered the capital. This corn is soft, sweet, and can fill your stomach."
When these words were spoken, everyone had different expressions.
The emperor couldn't possibly give false testimony for Mu Wanqing, so the question was, how did she always find good things? Was she lucky? Was she the chosen one?
Everyone is jealous.
Mu Wanqing's eyes rolled around, "The third thing is, I plan to open a snack plaza nearby. It's a place full of small shops selling food."
"If I become the Minister of Revenue, I will naturally seek benefits for my subordinates. This square will be registered under the name of the Ministry of Revenue, and a portion of the profits will be used to provide three meals a day for more than 400 officials in the Ministry of Revenue, including both meat and vegetables."
Among the six ministries, the Ministry of Revenue has the largest number of officials. Most of the small and medium-sized officials in Beijing do not have good family conditions and can barely make ends meet. If they can get a subsidy for food, it would be a great thing.
"Of course, since I'm not the Minister of Revenue, I won't bother with that. I'll just register it under the name of a clan member and it will be considered private property. Everyone is welcome to come and visit."
Everyone was stunned. She had tricked everyone.
This move was too bold. She tied the interests of more than 400 officials from the Ministry of Revenue together and transferred the pressure to the senior officials present.
They were firmly opposed to her taking the throne, and the more than 400 officials in the Ministry of Revenue would hate them to death when they found out.
Who can refuse such a good benefit of three meals a day? The Mu family made their fortune by eating, and they are famous for their delicious food.
In the face of interests, even the strongest relationship will collapse.
The emperor saw everyone was frozen, and a smile flashed in his eyes. "My fellow ministers, why don't we vote on the spot? Those who support the promotion of Princess Qingping to the Minister of Revenue should stand still, and those who do not support it should stand on the right. Whichever side has the most people will have their say."
He was determined to make Mu Wanqing the Minister of Revenue and promote the kapok corn plan nationwide.
If you support it, then listen. If you don’t support it, then don’t listen. If there is no other way, then issue an order by force.
Mu Wanqing looked over. No way? Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?
She quickly made a patch, "I will write down all those who don't support me in a small notebook and make the list public, so that all officials in the Ministry of Personnel will know that it's not that I don't want to help, but these people can't bear to see them live a good life. If you want to hate them, hate these people."
Damn, everyone's face changed and they wanted to tear her apart.
Such shameless means don't appear like those of a high-ranking official, they are clearly gangsters.
The Prime Minister's face collapsed, and he rebuked in a dark voice, "Princess Qingping, you are at least a third-rank official, how could you do such a despicable thing?"
"There is nothing to hide. It's not something shameful. What are you afraid of?" Mu Wanqing smiled innocently and took out a small notebook and a charcoal pencil from her arms. "Let's get started."
Officials: ...
There's no way to live like this.
Finally, among the five cabinet ministers, the first and second ministers clearly opposed it, while the other three stood still and did not express their opinions.
The civil and military officials in the court were in the same state, 40% opposed, and 60%... were neutral.
The originally unified situation was broken up, which was what the emperor wanted to see.
"Issue an order that Qingping County Lady Mu Wanqing will be promoted to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue starting today. I decree this."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Mu Wanqing thanked him without hesitation. The matter was already settled.
Those who opposed it looked extremely unhappy, and those who were neutral also looked pale and looked around in confusion.
How did things come to this?
The Emperor officially stopped writing and resumed his morning court session on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year.
Mu Wanqing walked out with a smile on her face and brisk steps.
Everyone watched her cheerful figure walk away, feeling extremely frustrated.
The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was very upset. He was the most promising candidate, but he lost to a woman in an instant.
The Prime Minister came over and patted him on the shoulder, "Xiao Qiao, come on, have a drink with me."
"Yes." The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue forced himself to cheer up and not give in like this.
There is a long way to go, and the one who laughs last is the winner.
Mu Wanqing walked out of the hall and saw a tall and handsome figure approaching from a distance, "Wanqing, congratulations."
It was Du Shaoxuan, he was wearing the uniform of the leader of the imperial guards, with a smile on his face.
Mu Wanqing was in a good mood. "Thank you. What time will you be on duty today? Do you want me to wait for you?"
Although Du Shaoxuan is the King of Xiliang, it is up to him whether to attend the morning court or not. He has always known how to avoid taboos and not get involved in political affairs. So why bother getting up early to attend the court?
"No, you should go back first. Don't forget that we still have to go to the palace for a banquet on New Year's Eve."
Mu Wanqing was silent for a moment. Okay, I almost forgot. "I heard it's not delicious?"
"It's already cold." Du Shaoxuan looked disgusted, "Eat something to fill your stomach before entering the palace."
"Okay, I'm going home first."
As soon as Mu Wanqing returned home, she smelled the strong New Year atmosphere. Mu Zicheng led the clansmen to sweep the house and put up Spring Festival couplets and New Year pictures to welcome the arrival of the Spring Festival.
Mu Zicheng saw her running over and said, "Sister, you're back. Are you tired? Go and have a rest. Leave these things to me."
Mu Wanqing raised the corner of her mouth slightly, "Brother, I got promoted again."
Everyone stared at her blankly, their minds went blank, and then burst into cheers.
Mu Zicheng was overjoyed, "What kind of official is he? Tell me quickly."
"Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, second rank."
Mu Zicheng jumped up happily, "Hahaha, sister, you are so amazing, you are a real second-rank official, you are promoted so fast. Let's go and burn incense for our ancestors, and accumulate virtue for them."
He was so excited that he was incoherent. "Oh, yes, I have to write a letter to my parents to tell them the good news. They will definitely be very happy."
The Mu clan members were so happy that they didn't know what to do. "Patriarch, I dare to assert that you will be promoted to the first rank within three years."
"I think so."
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows. First rank? She wanted more than just a first rank, she wanted to be the head of all officials.
"Don't be too proud. Try your best to get into high school this time. The prosperity of the family depends on the efforts of everyone. A single tree cannot make a forest, and a single flower cannot make a spring." Note (1)
She gave them a chance, and it was up to them whether they could seize it.
"yes."
Mu Zicheng's eyes were sharp. "What is this?"
Mu Wanqing shook the handwritten list booklet, "White list."
She gave a brief explanation, and everyone was stunned. Mu Zicheng looked anxious, "You don't want to let him out, do you?"
Mu Wanqing had other plans. "Let's see what happens. There's no rush."
As long as they don't cause her any trouble, she is too lazy to fight with them.
With this time, wouldn’t it be nice to find more ways to make money?
“Call everyone to hold a meeting to discuss the construction of the snack plaza.”
Mu Zicheng asked curiously, "Didn't they say it was registered under the name of the Ministry of Revenue?"
Mu Wanqing said confidently, "I didn't say that I would give the secret recipe to the Ministry of Revenue for free, so we can use the secret recipe to buy shares." You can make money in any way, but we still need to study the details.
What she loves most is getting promoted and making money.
Everyone: ...She really knows how to play! She can always maximize her benefits!
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