At that moment, Jiang Yan followed in unhurriedly, clutching a stack of files. His steps were steady and powerful, his expression composed and composed, as if everything was under control. Hearing Su Jinli's words, he nodded slightly, his gaze firm, and echoed, "My lady is right. After deducting the salary, we can still calculate the interest." Jiang Yan's voice was steady and powerful, echoing through the room like a bell, like a shot of adrenaline in Si Yan's heart, making him more determined to face the difficulties. At this critical moment, Jiang Yan's support was like a solid backing, giving Si Yan endless courage and confidence, allowing him to face the challenges ahead with greater composure.
With Jiang Yan's arrival, the atmosphere in the room subtly shifted again. Everyone was wondering how this turmoil within the Ministry of Revenue would develop. Would it subside, or would it escalate into even greater turmoil? Everyone was eager to see...
At this moment, sunlight filtered through the cracks in the window, illuminating Siyan's focused face and his resolute expression. The abacus in his hand continued to turn, as if telling a story about courage, wisdom, and family support. This story had only just begun...
In the following days, Si Yan knew that he was at the center of the storm and had to act more cautiously. He remained calm on the surface and continued to focus on the account checking, but in his heart he was thinking about how to cleverly deal with the Right Minister and those who tried to make things difficult for him.
The Right Assistant Minister watched Si Yan remain calm and composed, feeling a little irritated. He'd expected Si Yan to lose his composure under his questioning, but he hadn't expected the young man to be so composed. He couldn't let him off so easily, he had to find a way to make him retreat. So, he began secretly exchanging glances with the other senior officials, trying to reach some kind of consensus to create more trouble for Si Yan.
Some of the veteran officials expressed hesitation. They knew Si Yan had the Jiang family's support, and Jiang Yan was not without connections within the court. But they also worried that refusing the Right Vice Minister would bring them trouble. After all, the Right Vice Minister had been at the Ministry of Revenue for many years, possessed extensive connections, and held considerable influence. In this dilemma, they were torn between two options.
Si Yan, however, keenly sensed the subtle shift in the atmosphere. He knew the Right Vice Minister would not give up, and a greater storm might be brewing. But he remained undaunted. With his parents' support, he felt emboldened. He quickly worked on his abacus, calculating his accounts while mentally formulating a response.
Su Jinli stood aside, seemingly arranging food boxes, but in reality, she was observing everyone's expressions. She knew in her heart that this storm would not be easily resolved. She secretly decided to fully support her son behind the scenes and never let him suffer any injustice. Su Jinli looked up at Jiang Yan, and their eyes met, and they understood each other. Jiang Yan nodded slightly, indicating that she could rest assured and that he would take care of everything.
At this moment, a young clerk, who had a good relationship with Siyan, couldn't help but whispered: "Sir Jiang, you'd better be careful. The Right Assistant Minister..." Before he finished speaking, he was glared at by an old clerk and shut his mouth in fright.
Si Yan, grateful for the clerk's kindness, nodded slightly. He knew that in this complex world of officialdom, every action could trigger a chain reaction. But he firmly believed that as long as he was fair and well-reasoned, he wouldn't be afraid of others' difficulties.
As time went on, the atmosphere in the room grew increasingly oppressive. The Right Vice Minister finally couldn't help but speak again, "Sir Jiang, this account is of great importance. We can't just make a conclusion based on your one-sided statement. You said the losses were overstated by 20%. Do you have any evidence?" His tone seemed calm, but in reality it was full of provocation.
Si Yan stopped calculating on the abacus in his hand, raised his head, looked at the Right Assistant Minister with a firm gaze, and said, "Right Assistant Minister, I naturally have evidence. There are detailed records and calculation methods for each item of the canal transportation losses. I have carefully checked the data from previous years. According to the actual situation, there are indeed unreasonable aspects in the old rules, which lead to the over-calculation of losses. I believe everyone present here knows the tricks involved." Si Yan's voice was neither humble nor arrogant, and was well-reasoned and well-founded, leaving the Right Assistant Minister speechless for a moment.
Jiang Yan said at the right time: "Right Assistant Minister, although Si Yan is young, he has always been serious and responsible in his work. Since he raised the question, he must have thought it over carefully. As court officials, we should put national interests first, rather than stick to old conventions for our own selfish interests." Jiang Yan's words were steady and powerful, like a heavy hammer, knocking on the hearts of everyone present.
The Right Assistant Minister's expression changed slightly, and he felt a little angry. He snorted coldly and said, "Master Jiang, are you lecturing me? Humph, this matter is probably not that simple."
Seeing this, Su Jinli smiled and said, "My lords, we are all working for the court. Why ruin the harmony? How about this, let's eat some osmanthus cake first to calm down, and then slowly discuss how to solve the problem, okay?" Her smile was kind and gentle, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
However, the Right Assistant Minister did not appreciate it. He turned away, leaving behind a sentence: "This matter is not over yet!" Seeing this, the other old officials also followed him out of the room.
Si Yan watched them leave, knowing that this struggle had just begun. But he had no intention of retreating, instead, he became more determined.
Jiang Yan patted Si Yan's shoulder and said, "Don't be afraid, son. Dad and Mom are here. We will face this together. You did the right thing. You must stick to your principles."
Su Jinli also said: "Yes, Siyan, don't worry. We in the Jiang family are not easy to bully. If those people dare to make things difficult for you again, we will never let them off easily."
Siyan looked at his parents' determined eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that no matter how many difficulties lay ahead, as long as he had his family's support, he would be fearless.
In the days that followed, Si Yan worked even harder. He thoroughly investigated the issue of canal transport losses, gathering a wealth of detailed evidence, ready to deliver a powerful rebuttal to the Right Vice Minister and his allies at the appropriate time. Meanwhile, Jiang Yan actively campaigned within the court, uniting with upright officials to garner support for Si Yan. At home, Su Jinli quietly prepared everything for them, taking care of her family's needs and ensuring they had no worries.
Meanwhile, the Right Vice Minister was also intensifying his plans to deal with Si Yan. He teamed up with some officials with vested interests in Si Yan and attempted to impeach Si Yan in court, accusing him of a series of trumped-up charges. Beneath this seemingly calm surface, a fierce official struggle was quietly unfolding...
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