Chapter 314 Expansion of the Ministry of Commerce
They spent another night in the detached palace and villa before embarking on their journey home.
Li Shimin still had to go back to preside over the government.
Wei Shuyu also needs to go to Hu County to take charge of the overall situation...
Cui Mansion.
Choi Shin-ki sneaked into his own residence with a sly air.
If someone leaves home without saying a word for three days, they'll definitely get a beating when they get back.
"stop!"
Just as I was about to sneak into the house, a sharp shout rang in my ears.
"Dad, I didn't run around."
Choi Shin-ki instinctively defended himself, saying, "I was just playing with His Majesty."
"If you want to hit me, you should ask His Majesty first."
Cui Yixuan's face darkened.
What utter nonsense are you spouting?
"Come with me."
After Cui Yixuan finished speaking, he walked straight towards the study.
"oh."
Choi Shin-ki followed along with his head drooping and a reluctant gait.
Why are you walking so slowly?
Cui Yixuan retorted unhappily, "Didn't His Majesty give you food?"
"Father, how did you know?"
Choi Shin-ki's eyes widened: "We are all self-reliant in the detached palace and villa. His Majesty really doesn't provide meals."
"..."
Cui Yixuan's lips twitched.
How much must His Majesty dislike you to not even give you food?
"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up!"
Inside the study.
Choi Shin-ki looked timid, but his eyes kept darting around.
They seemed to be searching for Cui Yixuan's vine.
The rattan cane was nowhere to be found, but a tray had appeared on the desk instead.
"Dad, I really haven't caused any trouble lately."
"Who said you caused trouble?"
"ah?"
Choi Shin-ki's eyes widened: "Then why did you call me in?"
Cui Yixuan shook his head helplessly.
This idiot.
I don't know if I'll be able to shoulder great responsibilities in the future.
Push the tray forward...
"This is your official appointment document and your official uniform."
Wow.
Choi Shin-ki slapped his forehead.
I almost forgot I'm an official.
He immediately stepped forward, picked up the document, and began to admire it.
Hmm, it sounds too formal and I don't quite understand it.
Official robes are still better.
He held the official robe in front of him and compared it to his body.
"Father, look..."
Choi Shin-ki asked excitedly, "Does this fit me well?"
"good."
Cui Yixuan smiled.
This is a major event in his son's life, and as a father, he will definitely feel proud.
And this official position...
The Cui family didn't contribute a single bit, so even if others wanted to accuse them of favoritism and bending the law, they had no excuse.
If I had to pinpoint where I put my effort, I would say.
When Wei Shuyu recommended the matter to the Ministry of Personnel, there was no resistance whatsoever.
joke……
Fang Xuanling, Cui Yixuan, Li Yuan, Xiao Wei...
With so many big shots backing it up.
Would the Ministry of Personnel dare to refuse?
If you don't pass today, you can go home and retire tomorrow.
"Yeah?"
Choi Shin-ki chuckled and said, "I think it's pretty good too."
Just then, Choi Eui-hyun suddenly took out a list and handed it to Choi Sin-ki.
"Dad, what's this?"
Choi Shin-ki asked in confusion.
"The Ministry of Commerce is short of people, and these are the officials that your father has selected to assist you and Shuyu."
Cui Yixuan pondered for a moment before speaking.
The Ministry of Commerce was officially established.
Regardless of whether it will become the seventh department outside of the six ministries in the future.
The aristocratic families would naturally not let this opportunity pass them by...
It's simply a matter of placing a few people in the system.
If the Ministry of Commerce rises to prominence, these people will rise rapidly and become the backbone of the Ministry.
So when they learned that Wei Shuyu had recommended Cui Shenji and Fang Yi'ai...
The gentry also recommended a number of officials!
“Tell Shuyu about this.”
"If he has no objections, these people will accompany you to Hu County to take up your post."
Choi Shin-ki couldn't understand it.
But I still obediently agreed.
"oh."
at the same time……
Fangfu.
Fang Xuanling was doing the same thing.
He handed over a list of recommendations to Fang Yi'ai.
Although their official positions were higher than Wei Shuyu's, they could still force people into the Ministry of Commerce.
However, the Ministry of Commerce was headed by Wei Shuyu.
If Wei Shuyu disagrees, even if you put someone in, he can dismiss you in a heartbeat.
This is power!
The next day.
"Big pot, big pot..."
Choi Shin-ki rushed in early in the morning.
"Oh?"
Wei Shuyu clicked his tongue in amazement: "They're already wearing official robes?"
"Isn't he handsome?"
Choi Shin-ki grinned and spun around.
*Smack*
Wei Shuyu smacked him on the head with a backhand.
"Keep a low profile, you know?"
Wei Shuyu reprimanded, "When I was an official, did I ever boast about it?"
Choi Shin-ki covered his head in grievance.
Suddenly remembering something, he pulled a stack of papers from his sleeve...
"Look, Dad has sent us some soldiers."
A lowly soldier?
Wei Shuyu took the list and looked at it.
There was also a letter from Cui Yixuan.
Basically, he thanked Wei Shuyu for taking care of Cui Shenji, and then, feeling that the Ministry of Commerce was short of personnel, recommended a group of officials to Wei Shuyu.
"Big brother, I'm here."
Fang Yi'ai was also dressed in official robes.
As soon as he entered, he handed the letter in his hand to Wei Shuyu.
Wei Shuyu unfolded the letters and found that the contents were almost identical.
"Okay, I agree to this."
Wei Shuyu didn't think much of it.
That's how the imperial court is.
It cannot be changed, nor can it be changed.
Even if the aristocratic clans were to perish, other forces would still band together...
The struggle between the New Party and the Old Party in the Northern Song Dynasty.
The struggle between the Donglin Party and other factions at the end of the Ming Dynasty.
In order to survive in the imperial court, people will inevitably band together.
"Big Brother, you agree?"
Choi Shin-ki laughed and said, "My dad even said he'd beat me if this didn't work out."
"Your dad is really bad."
Fang Yi'ai said seriously.
"yes."
Choi Shin-ki nodded seriously: "Didn't your father make any demands on you?"
“My dad said I shouldn’t come home if I don’t complete the mission,” Fang Yi’ai replied truthfully.
Fang Xuanling was Li Shimin's chief steward.
The personnel arranged were basically approved by Li Shimin.
The objective is also very clear.
It's all about maintaining balance!
If a member of the aristocratic class entered the Ministry of Commerce, the person he arranged for did not.
The result was predictable...
"Is Uncle Fang really that ruthless?"
Choi Shin-ki's eyes widened: "Just for such a trivial matter, you're even willing to abandon your son?"
"Ruthless, isn't it?"
Fang Yi'ai was indignant.
"Can you tolerate that?"
"How so?"
"Your father is so ruthless, you might as well sever your father-son relationship."
"No, no..."
"What's wrong?"
"Without my father's tiger skin, I would be beaten to death as soon as I go out."
"That's right."
Wei Shuyu rolled his eyes.
Who said those two are stupid?
Both of them always get straight to the point when it comes to problems.
I haven't seen him courting death every day, yet he's still alive and kicking...
"Alright, it's time to go to Hu County."
Wei Shuyu led the way.
As soon as I stepped outside, I saw a large group of officials standing at the door.
Upon closer inspection, there were no fewer than twenty people.
"Greetings, Physician Wei!"
All the officials bowed to Wei Shuyu upon seeing him.
The position of a physician is already quite high.
Above him was a fourth-rank vice minister, and a third-rank minister...
Normally, a physician is a fifth-rank official.
However, in officialdom, one needs to accumulate seniority, and Wei Shuyu lacked sufficient seniority.
However, considering the unique nature of the Ministry of Commerce, he was specially granted the official position of a sixth-rank official.
The main purpose was to enable Wei Shuyu to rightfully lead the entire Ministry of Commerce.
As for why Wei Shuyu wasn't given the official rank of fifth grade?
Because the symbolic meaning of the fifth rank is different...
It signifies truly stepping into the center of power.
It was a major hurdle for him to enter the aristocratic class!
The family produced five-rank officials for three consecutive generations, belonging to the gentry class.
For three consecutive generations, no one has achieved the rank of fifth grade; they belong to a poor family.
This hurdle...
This was enough to drive some sixth-rank officials to do some crazy things.
Wow, so many people?
Wei Zheng stepped forward at the opportune moment.
He had already heard about what was happening outside the door...
Since it was his son's first time leading officials, he naturally had to come out and support him.
"Greetings, Attendant-in-Ordinary Wei!"
All the officials bowed in unison once again.
"You're too kind, everyone!"
Wei Zheng returned the greeting...
“I am very grateful that you all came to assist my son.”
"But let me make this clear from the start..."
"Our Zheng State Duke's Mansion has always focused on the matter at hand, not the person."
"Anyone who dares to deceive their superiors or commit crimes should not blame Wei for being ruthless and impartial!"
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