Chapter 584 586. Prepare
Hua Shunming holds a four-tenths stake, so in order to show her loyalty, Jin Qianqian would hand him the account book every year.
Because of this move, those who want to tamper with maritime trade must think twice.
Niu Haian knew he couldn't avoid it, so he could only play it safe. "Your Majesty is wise. There are so many promising people in the court in the past two years. We can choose from them."
"I have the same plan. It is best to select officials who are not involved with aristocratic families. Otherwise, I don't know who will have the final say in Lucheng in the future."
Hua Shunming's words were quite hurtful, and Niu Haian and the others didn't even dare to answer.
Over the years, they have watched with cold eyes that this emperor has been trying his best to suppress the aristocratic families, and he has been able to grasp the main veins every time, making these aristocratic families dare not resist.
Liu Donglai still wanted to play dumb, but Hua Shunming simply called his name, "Old Prime Minister, do you have any good ideas?"
"Your Majesty," Liu Donglai wanted to shirk the responsibility, but he could see Hua Shunming's expression and suppressed his words. "It's not that there is no solution. Your Majesty can point out a few people and ask them to write a policy paper on how to govern Lucheng."
Niu Haian glanced at Liu Donglai. If he didn't speak, it would be fine. But once he opened his mouth, he would not give anyone a chance to live.
Gu Wenheng has already mastered this Law City to such a high level that it would be extremely difficult to surpass it.
If this question is asked nowadays, those who want to get something for free will probably cry.
Hua Shunming's face was full of joy. "It is really a waste of talent for the old Prime Minister to retire. I see that you have been in good health these years. How about..."
Liu Donglai was holding his waist at this moment, "Your Majesty, I am going to lose my manners. My waist hurts so much that I can hardly stand up. I have to go back and apply the plaster."
Hua Shunming saw sweat on his forehead and didn't know whether he was telling the truth or not.
But he was in such a state now, so he couldn't force him. He could only quickly call the eunuch, help the man down, and summon the imperial physician.
"This old fox is getting more and more cunning." Hua Shunming didn't know whether to be happy or disappointed.
Liu Donglai has no interest in power. If he were to be reinstated to his original position, he would probably have to find another person to compete with him in wits and courage.
He was disappointed, but he always felt a little unhappy that such a good brain didn't work for him.
Niu Haian, "The old prime minister is already in his seventies, and he looks much older these years."
"Yes! Time makes people grow old." Hua Shunming touched his beard. He had started growing a beard since the birth of the Sixth Prince.
Unexpectedly, Niu Hai'an's next words made him want to swallow back his sigh.
"I am only two years younger than the old Prime Minister, and I have found the job increasingly exhausting in the past two years. Your Majesty now has many capable people under his command, and I, an old minister, also want to go home and enjoy my remaining years."
Hua Shunming knew very well that these loyal ministers of his were getting older year by year.
But the people he has trained in the past few years are still unable to stand on their own and can only shamelessly pretend not to hear.
"What the old minister suggested just now really makes sense. Master, who do you think I should find to do the test?"
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Niu Haian really envied Liu Donglai at this moment. He also wanted to pretend to be injured and leave, but this excuse had been used before, and it would seem a bit deliberate if he used it again. He could only bite the bullet and think about it.
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lucheng
Jin Qianqian has begun to consolidate her businesses since the beginning of this spring.
Because she and Gu Wenheng had already analyzed it and decided not to think about re-election.
In order to avoid being caught off guard when the time comes, they have already started slowly preparing some things.
Some of the less important and space-consuming items have been gradually transported to Shangjing or Fuxian by the escort teams under his command.
Yes, in order to crack down on Tianzhuang, she recruited a large number of retired veterans two years ago to form a new escort agency.
It just so happens that these veterans come from all over the country, and if we send a capable person to accompany them back to their hometown, they can do work nearby and also make up for their homesickness.
As for the escort agency in Tianzhuang, it only managed to hold on for a few months before it could no longer withstand the blow and was disbanded.
Jin Qianqian is not so kind as to gather the other party's escort team together. No one knows whether there may be people with bad intentions hiding in them.
Tian Zhuang also completely withdrew from Lecheng, and it was said that he hid in some countryside and became a small landlord.
"There's no need to take action on the manors here," Jin Qianqian gathered some land deeds together, "Right now, the most difficult thing to deal with is maritime trade."
Gu Wenheng, "Are you willing to let him go?"
Jin Qianqian pursed her lips and said, "Even if I'm reluctant, I can't take the lion's share anymore.
I just don’t know who should take over.”
Gu Wenheng patted her on the back and comforted her, "You've been busy for several years, you should take a good rest.
Besides, we have accumulated enough capital over the years. If you think it is suitable, you can sell it. With this money, even if your descendants are not up to standard for three generations, it is enough. "
Jin Qianqian didn't like to hear this, "Do you look down on your two sons?"
She has no control over her grandson's future affairs, but she will get angry with anyone who says something bad about her two children, even Gu Wenheng.
This protective look made Gu Wenheng laugh, "You wouldn't dare to do that if you were younger. Madam's two sons are treasures in your hands. I was just using a metaphor."
"Even a metaphor won't work," Jin Qianqian put all the contracts into the box and then put it into the space.
"Don't say those sarcastic words here, help me think about it quickly.
It would be unreasonable for us to hold the power of maritime trade without being here."
Gu Wenheng, "I will submit a memorial to the emperor later, so let the tall man worry about this matter.
Besides, I guess Brother Zhou will have to be transferred this time, and I really don’t want to have any more disputes here.”
"Brother Zhou will also leave?" Jin Qianqian had never thought of this. "Hasn't the Zhou family been guarding this place for generations?"
Gu Wenheng, "This is Brother Zhou's own letter. He has held the military power for so long, and with the increase in the navy last year, he doesn't want to arouse fear in the future, so he has to retreat now."
"Will Brother Zhou go to other borders?"
Gu Wenheng was always with Zhou Shixiong and knew more. "If nothing unexpected happens, he will be the Minister of War."
Jin Qianqian: "...That's good, what about Minister Cao...?"
It seems that the guy is not yet of appropriate age. Is it really okay for him to take over at this time?
Gu Wenheng, "I don't know about that. There may be other arrangements. This is the news revealed by the emperor to the queen. It should be correct."
Jin Qianqian looked at him, "So how will you arrange this? Do you have an explanation?"
Gu Wenheng shook his head, "I really don't know, but my achievements in the past few years are here, even if others want to suppress it, they can't find a reason.
I'm just looking at where I'll be transferred to, hoping I won't be the pioneer again."
He was really worried that he had performed too well in the past few years and that he would be the only one to be used as a tool.
(End of this chapter)
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