"Now is a critical period in the war, and the three departments are needed for logistics, grain allocation, and financial funding."
Zhou Chao clearly wanted to seize power, but he couldn't refute Zhang Xiaochun's words for the time being.
In the Song Dynasty, power was divided. How could one person hold both the power of finance and taxation and the power of administration?
If that were the case, he would inevitably be impeached by censors for abusing his power and harming the country.
So the two sides started arguing about this point again.
Han Chenchen suddenly said, "Liu Yusi, do you have any good suggestions?"
As a judicial body, the Inspectorate operates independently outside of finance and taxation and administration, and basically has no conflict of interest with either.
Therefore, Han Chenchen believes that Liu Yanzong is an outsider, so it would be more objective for him to speak, especially since he is a favorite minister of Emperor Shengwu.
With a righteous and awe-inspiring expression, Liu Yanzong stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Eastern Palace is a crucial matter concerning the people's livelihood. It is indeed appropriate for a person of high moral character and prestige to preside over it. I believe that the most suitable candidate is Prince Kang."
His words caused an uproar in the audience.
Members of the imperial clan were not allowed to hold official positions in the court; this was a rule established by Emperor Taizu.
However, His Majesty the Holy Emperor has changed it. Prince Kang, Zhao Gou, was originally the Minister of the Navy and also in charge of the Maritime Trade Office.
No one expected it to be King Kang.
Zhao Chenchen, however, seemed to be deep in thought. The Prince of Kang was indeed more suitable, but his identity was very sensitive.
Zhang Xiaochun chimed in, "I also think that what Imperial Censor Liu said makes sense."
Now that Yu Yunwen is under investigation, the only person who can temporarily take charge of the situation is Prince Kang.
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