Chapter 376: The Little Scholar in Male Disguise and the Amazing Emperor 33
After the autumn hunt, the entire court was shrouded in a tense atmosphere as if a storm was about to come.
A corruption case broke out among officials during a water conservancy project in the southeast.
The common people who worked on the canal were starving to death; however, the officials had the best food in their homes and slept on pillows of gold.
When this incident was reported, people were outraged.
Yelu Zongzhen was furious and began to order a thorough investigation of all financial items in the court, starting with the Ministry of Revenue. He wanted to check the accounts of previous years, find out the whereabouts of all the money, and never tolerate any corrupt officials.
However, when this important task was mentioned at the morning court session, no one in the huge court dared to respond.
The emperor's face grew gloomy, and he was about to get angry when someone stood up from below.
Cha Jiu was wearing a crimson official robe, which made her face look as bright as fire.
She stepped out and asked for permission, her face firm: "I am willing to share your Majesty's worries and thoroughly check the bank accounts."
Everyone looked at her sideways and shook their heads.
Auditing is not that easy.
Not to mention that the accounts were all old and corrupt from previous dynasties, it would take several years just to sort out the pile of account books in the warehouse.
And who is behind the Ministry of Revenue?
The elder of two dynasties, Prime Minister!
Anyone who dares to go against the Prime Minister will be like an egg hitting a rock or a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and will have no future at all.
The Prime Minister stood at the front of the court officials and didn't even spare a glance for Cha Jiu.
It seems that he doesn't take Cha Jiu seriously at all.
He Jinfu was also secretly glancing at her from behind among the court officials, sneering in his heart.
However, amidst so many mocking gazes, Cha Jiu remained steadfast in his heart and remained frank and calm.
The anger on Yelu Zongzheng's face slowly dissipated.
What followed was a loud laugh that spread throughout the hall.
"Good, good! You are worthy of being my beloved minister!"
Yelu Zongzheng gazed deeply at Cha Jiu's isolated yet tall and proud figure like a cedar. The admiration in his eyes became stronger and the love in his heart became more and more intense.
He sat in a high position, looking down upon his ministers, yet he often felt extremely lonely and had no one to turn to.
Now that he has Cha Jiu, there is finally someone who truly loves him in this lonely court!
Yelu Zongzheng already loved Cha Jiu, and now he was even more moved. He simply waved his hand and generously delegated power: "Then the matter of investigating the accounts of the Ministry of Revenue will be handed over to you, my dear minister. All officials of the six ministries will obey your orders!"
Everyone was filled with grief.
Six ministries await dispatch
This power is not much less than that of the Prime Minister.
However, Yelu Zongzheng still felt that this was not enough, and even gave her a personally written edict of pardon, allowing her the privilege of breaking the rules during the investigation and allowing her to investigate boldly and without worry.
In addition, he was also given his personal sword. If Cha Jiu encountered obstacles during his investigation, officials below the third rank could kill the person first and then report to the emperor.
After hearing this, the Prime Minister's expression finally changed.
Cha Jiu was not surprised by the insult, and Xie En accepted the order.
The thoughts of many ministers also began to change, from sympathy and ridicule towards Cha Jiu to envy and jealousy.
His Majesty is willing to bestow these things, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that he has an extraordinary love for the number one scholar.
With His Majesty and the pardon, what's so terrible about offending the Prime Minister?
Maybe after finishing this matter, you can be promoted to a higher position and become a new noble in the court!
After figuring this out, seven or eight ministers came to ask to see His Majesty after the morning court session, wanting to assist Lord He in investigating the accounts.
Yelu Zongzheng refused to see them.
After finally finishing the morning court session, of course he had breakfast with his little top scholar.
Why bother with these idiot ministers?
Inside the Yangxin Palace.
Upon learning that His Majesty was going to dine with Lord He, Eunuch Zhang sent someone back to Yangxin Palace early to prepare food for two.
As a result, food, bowls and chopsticks were all prepared.
Why is there only one copper basin for washing hands?
Eunuch Zhang's face changed, and he was about to scold the palace maid to bring in another basin of water.
But I saw His Majesty directly took Lord He's hand and put it into the copper basin to wash together.
Eunuch Zhang was stunned: ""
Xiao Shunzi walked past his adoptive father with a normal expression, holding a tray of soft towels and serving the king and his minister.
The copper basin was narrow and small, with enough space for one person's hand, but it was not enough for two people to wash together.
Cha Jiu's hands were small, so she tried to squeeze to the side to give room to Yelu Zongzheng's big palms.
As a result, every inch she retreated, he advanced an inch.
She retreated again, and he moved forward, finally forcing her hands into a corner, unable to move.
"..." Now Cha Jiu couldn't tell that Yelu Zongzheng was teasing her.
Glancing to the side, she saw that the palace maids were all lowering their heads, so she mustered up her courage and gently threw a string of water beads on Yelu Zongzheng's face, silently accusing him with her mouth: "Is this the end?"
Eunuch Zhang, who had been watching this side, was suddenly frightened.
Just as he was about to kneel down, he heard His Majesty's joyful laughter.
Then came a coaxing voice so soft it sounded like hallucination: "Okay, I won't tease you anymore."
This, this, this
Yelu Zongzheng kept his word and took the soap to wash Cha Jiu's hands carefully, then took the soft towel to wipe her dry, and finally washed his own hands with the water she had used.
"Who do you think can help you check the accounts of the Ministry of Finance?"
Yelu Zongzhen turned away those seven or eight ministers because he saw clearly that they were just people who were trying to take advantage of the situation and were blinded by greed and could not really help at all.
But the matter of checking the accounts cannot all be placed on Cha Jiu's shoulders. We need to find someone, and we need to find someone good and reliable.
Cha Jiu thought for a moment and said, "I do have a candidate in mind."
"Who"
"The son of the Minister of Revenue, Li Yuanlang."
Yelu Zongzheng said nothing.
Cha Jiu thought he had forgotten who Li Yuanlang was, so he said, "When we discussed politics at the Xiyuan Gathering, I calculated how long it would take for two policies to be implemented to fill the national treasury. Li Yuanlang's result was the same as mine. This man has a natural talent for mathematics and can be used."
Yelu Zongzheng's expression did not change: "I remember who he is."
That guy who doesn't understand.
"What do you think, Your Majesty?"
"If he can help you, let him work in the Ministry of Revenue." Yelu Zongzheng said, "But there is one thing, apart from handling official business, don't have too much contact with him at other times."
What a strange request
However, Cha Jiu still agreed obediently: "Okay."
"If he invites you outside the palace, you are not allowed to go."
"good."
"Don't mention your personal affairs to him."
Cha Jiu couldn't help but ask: "Isn't it 'only a little'?"
Yelu Zongzheng reached out and gently pinched her face, and said in a low voice: "Be obedient, this is all for your own good."
He did not make these requests out of jealousy.
But now Cha Jiu is a thorn in everyone's eyes and a thorn in their flesh. Countless people want to get rid of her, and everyone around her must be on guard.
What's more, Li Yuanlang is the son of the Minister of Revenue. Even though he is neglected by his father, he is also on the enemy side of the investigation of the Ministry of Revenue.
It's better to be cautious.
After talking about business, the two finally had time to sit down and have breakfast.
There are many sweets on the table, but the taste of Chajiu is rather light.
Some cakes were so disgusting that she could hardly swallow them after taking just one bite, but in order not to waste them, she still gritted her teeth and ate them bit by bit.
Yelu Zongzheng saw it and actually picked up the cakes on her plate that she had taken a bite of but didn't like and put them into his own mouth to eat.
His expression was very natural, without any sign of disgust.
Cha Jiu was stunned.
Eunuch Zhang was also stunned.
He is now.
Sweating all over.
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