The Cabinet is well aware of the situation in Shandong, but some details are still unclear.
Han Yu was asking about the details of some things, and Xu Guangqi was explaining them. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.
"These people are so bold!" Han Yu put down the tea in his hand and said with some anger in his tone.
"Yes!" Sun Chengzong echoed, "Bribing local officials, reselling the imperial relief grain, and colluding with the Wenxiang Sect—they're simply lawless! After this incident, they're still trying to threaten His Majesty. Damn it!"
There was basically no objection to this matter within the cabinet, and several people quickly reached a consensus.
This is also a consensus that must be reached. Moreover, given their position, these things are indeed beyond their tolerance.
This is a provocation to the power of the imperial court. A provocation to the power of the imperial court is a provocation to those who hold power.
"The Kong family's affairs still need to be resolved." Xu Guangqi looked at Han Yu and the others and said slowly, "Otherwise, if no one explains it to the scholars of the world, things will probably get very bad. This matter requires everyone's concerted efforts!"
After hearing Xu Guangqi's words, several people fell silent.
Of course they had heard about the Kong family's affairs. Although there were some things that could not be explained, they knew the general direction.
What the Kong family did was really excessive, even more excessive than the vassal kings. On weekdays, when people talked about the vassal kings, they were justified, but now when it comes to talking about the Kong family, I am afraid they are not so justified.
However, the Kong family's affairs have now come to an end, and the Kong family's crimes are still being settled. Han Yu and others will not stop it, but they will not step on it either. Everything will be left to nature.
However, there is one thing that needs to be resolved now. That is, the Kong family has fallen, but the title of Duke Yansheng cannot fall. Once the title of Duke Yansheng falls, I am afraid he will lose the support of the people.
Under such circumstances, Han Yu and others naturally had to think of a solution.
The best way is to appoint another Yansheng Duke.
If the Kong family falls, it is only the Northern branch that falls. The Kong family also has a Southern branch, so just support them.
Supporting the Southern Branch of the Kong Family was a consensus among Han Yu and the others. However, there was one thing they couldn't do, and that was to see what His Majesty was thinking. They didn't know what His Majesty was thinking right now, and to put it bluntly, would His Majesty agree?
After all, the Kong family has done such a thing at this time, so it might not be appropriate for them to ask His Majesty to support the Southern Branch of the Kong family again.
Who knows whether the Southern Branch of the Kong Family will become the next Northern Branch of the Kong Family?
Once His Majesty thought this way, things would be difficult to handle. So Xu Guangqi said that everyone should work together to persuade His Majesty on this matter.
"I'm afraid it won't be easy." Han Yu glanced at Xu Guangqi, sighed helplessly, and said, "Your Majesty is very angry right now! It may be difficult to convince His Majesty."
"We can't wait any longer." Sun Chengzong sighed and said, "If we wait any longer, chaos will break out."
"We have a meeting tomorrow, so why not bring this up?" Xu Guangqi took a sip of tea and said, "Control the people below. Stop talking nonsense, especially nonsensical things."
The meaning of this sentence is very clear. Don't let them say nonsense. At this time, you can only go along with His Majesty and never provoke His Majesty.
If His Majesty develops a rebellious mentality, it will only make matters worse. If the ministers start to compete with His Majesty, things will be even worse.
"We'll pay attention." Sun Chengzong nodded and said, "I've already given the order."
Xu Guangqi nodded and said, "Tomorrow, we must be careful about how we speak. We must not let His Majesty think we have selfish motives. Otherwise, things will get very troublesome. Everyone, be prepared."
Han Yu and others nodded without saying anything else, and the matter was settled.
The rest is about spending money.
Xu Guangqi glanced at Han Yu and the others again and said slowly, "The government has always been short of money and grain. We did get some back from Shandong this time. But should we discuss not reporting some of these things?"
Now Xu Guangqi was afraid of angering Zhu Youxiao, so he planned to discuss it in advance and not let anyone speak.
If everyone speaks carelessly, the amount of money will definitely go up, and then His Majesty will definitely be unhappy.
"There's no rush to discuss this. Let's discuss how to divide it." Sun Chengzong said to Xu Guangqi and others.
After hearing this, Xu Guangqi and others fell silent.
The so-called division, of course, is not between them, but how to divide it with His Majesty. After the silver is taken out, it must be divided into two parts.
Part of it went to the Ministry of Revenue's national treasury, and the other part went to the emperor's inner treasury. According to previous rules, the national treasury usually received 60% and the inner treasury 40%.
"Is there anything wrong?" Han Yu looked at Xu Guangqi and others and asked directly.
In fact, all government offices were in need of money, and Han Yu, the chief minister of the cabinet, was also very troubled.
Under such circumstances, if more money was to be distributed to the palace, Han Yu would probably not be able to explain it to his subordinates.
"Your Majesty needs money too," Xu Guangqi said slowly. "Qi Jin fought brilliantly in suppressing the rebellion in Shandong this time. You should also understand that Your Majesty has always been the one paying for the New Army. I'm afraid Your Majesty has run out of money now."
"This battle was fought so brilliantly, I'm afraid the new army will need to be expanded. Once the new army is expanded, more money will definitely be spent."
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