As for Sun Kejian, he was also stunned, and then fell into ecstasy.
I just wanted an official position, but now after hearing what Your Majesty said, I can actually choose any one I want?
Your Majesty is so kind, isn’t he?
Immediately, he began to think seriously.
Because he wanted to become an official, Sun Kejian has also been studying the major institutions of the court in recent years.
The Censorate only talks, never does anything! They even go against the emperor every day. You definitely can't go there!
The Dali Temple is not a good choice either. It requires understanding the law to judge cases, which is too troublesome.
The Ministry of Personnel has great power, and it is very prestigious to evaluate officials. However, he knows that the current Minister of Personnel is concurrently held by the Grand Tutor Zhang Zhengming, a world-renowned scholar. The thought of working under him is frightening!
The Ministry of Rites also seemed good, but unfortunately, Sun Kejian knew that he had not been well educated and was born in Yan, so he had little knowledge of etiquette and laws.
Even if I go, I won't understand anything and people will definitely look down on me, so that's not a good idea.
The Ministry of War is even worse, as he has no similar experience at all.
The Ministry of Justice is not good either, as its nature is similar to that of the Dali Temple.
There is also the Ministry of Industry, which is responsible for national construction, weapons forging, and warhorse breeding. To be honest, it definitely won't work either, and you'll be ridiculed if you go there.
He thought that since he had been exposed to business since he was a child, it seemed that he would be able to get involved with the Ministry of Revenue, so it should be no problem.
Therefore, after a brief thought, Sun Kejian finally said, "Then Your Majesty, may I go to the Ministry of Revenue?"
When Wei Yunyi heard this, his eyes immediately lit up!
Ministry of Revenue? Ministry of Revenue is great!
He is in charge of the world's finances, and his wealth can be said to be among the best, and his power is also considerable!
As expected, he is a businessman, he is very good at choosing!
Then he nodded and prepared to speak.
"Emperor." At this time, Empress Dowager Sun suddenly stepped out and could not help but say, "Emperor, state posts should not be granted lightly, especially the six ministries, which are the backbone of the court. Sun Kejian has great ambitions but little talent, and he is not up to the task."
"If the emperor insists on giving him an official position, it would be better to give him a sinecure. This way, he won't cause any trouble to the emperor."
She didn't expect that the emperor was really serious.
And it is such an important institution as the Ministry of Revenue.
In order to prevent her cousin from causing trouble, Empress Dowager Sun had to speak up to stop him.
"Your Majesty, you are mistaken." Wei Yunyi shook his head and said with a smile, "Since he came here to seek an official position, he is naturally here to serve the country. If we only give him a sinecure, wouldn't that be burying his sincere heart? As for whether he has great ambitions but little talent, how can we know without trying?"
After saying this, without giving Empress Dowager Sun a chance to speak, she continued, "Going to the Ministry of Revenue is no problem, but what kind of official position do you want to hold in the Ministry of Revenue?"
"This..." Sun Kejian thought for a moment and said, "My request is not high. Your Majesty, can you grant me the title of Minister?"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the Cining Palace was speechless.
The Minister of Revenue is the second in command of the Ministry of Revenue.
Second only to Shangshu!
In terms of rank, they are all from the second rank, and they still say that the requirements are not high...
Even Wei Yunyi was speechless. He didn't expect this guy to have such a big appetite.
But doesn't this just prove that this person has the potential to be a traitor?
So this request must be agreed to.
Furthermore.
The Ministry of Revenue is indeed short of a vice minister.
He immediately said, "Okay, I will make you the Minister of Revenue."
At this moment, Wei Yunyi was very happy. He had given such an important official position to an inexperienced businessman, who was from the Sun family in Yan. He thought that once this news got out, it would definitely arouse opposition from the court officials.
Very good, this is the effect I want!
As for Sun Kejian, upon hearing that his request for an official position had been successful, he immediately said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace. Long live Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"
At the same time, he did not forget to kneel down directly. That expression was absolutely full of flattery!
Wei Yunyi was not surprised by this, he just felt that this person was too sensible.
He was just given an official title, but the next moment he changed his words and called himself a humble official.
Very good, he is a talented person!
Then he looked at the other party and continued, "However, the current Minister of Revenue is not in the capital. You should wait for him to arrange what to do after taking office. But he will be back in the next few days, so I won't keep you waiting too long. But before that, I will write you a handwritten letter and ask you to go to the Ministry of Revenue first."
Two days ago, Wei Yunyi received a memorial from Song Gongwen, saying that the land tax distribution was going very smoothly and he would be back to report soon.
In order to arouse resistance from the gentry throughout the world, he had to continue the reform.
Of course, we can’t let my father-in-law go in person, so it’s best to stay in the capital.
Especially Wei Yunyi thought of it.
If a person like Sun Kejian is arranged next to the father-in-law, it will definitely distract his attention, and thus indirectly create an obstacle to the equalization of land tax.
At that time, coupled with the opposition of the gentry, he didn't believe that his father-in-law could succeed under such circumstances.
Therefore, this decision not only kills two birds with one stone, but is also absolutely the correct one!
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey your command!"
opposite.
Sun Kejian naturally had no objection to this arrangement. He immediately bowed and said with a smile on his face.
However, Empress Dowager Sun was completely speechless as she watched everything happening in front of her.
One dares to ask, the other dares to give...
But she also knew.
Now that the emperor has made his decision, if I say anything more, it might backfire.
Forget it, let him be. If my cousin really causes trouble, the worst that can happen is that I can sacrifice the Queen Mother's face, beg for mercy, and then drive him back to Yandi.
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