We are all literati.
Literati are naturally refined people with a strong literary temperament. They are gentle and elegant in their conversation. Even when they are scolding someone, they should be calm and composed without using a single dirty word.
But Fu Xiaoguan, the most awesome scholar in the world, spoke without any reason. His words made Huang Zhong dumbfounded and his mind went blank for a long time.
The other colleagues in the Censorate were equally shocked at this moment. They had long heard of Fu Xiaoguan's reputation.
This fellow, who was known as the best writer in the world, made the former Minister of Rites Shi Chaoyuan vomit three liters of blood, and also made the famous Prince Hui in Shangjing faint. In the end, he had to leave Shangjing in disgrace.
This guy scolded two people, and both of them were in bad luck. The Shi family was completely uprooted, and Prince Hui was afraid that he would not have an easy time living in Lingnan.
At this moment, he scolded Huang Zhong again. This is not a good end for Mr. Huang!
Because of Fu Xiaoguan's notorious reputation, these censors were all terrified and did not dare to look at Fu Xiaoguan, for fear that the fire would burn them.
Yan Beixi opened his eyes wide as if he was very surprised, but if you look closely, you can find that there is a very meaningful smile on his old face.
But His Majesty glared at Fu Xiaoguan's back, but he was very happy in his heart.
What was the significance of Qin Huizhi's move? Both His Majesty and Yan Beixi were very clear about it. However, from His Majesty's perspective, Qin Huizhi, as the Minister of State Affairs, raised objections to the new policy, which was understandable. After all, even the emperor himself could not figure out whether the final result was good or bad.
So he had no intention of blaming Qin Huizhi. Instead, he wanted to hear how Fu Xiaoguan would defend himself. However, he did not expect Fu Xiaoguan to use such a rude way of defending himself - this kid, it seems he needs some more polishing!
Qin Huizhi had not expected that Fu Xiaoguan would be so unreasonable as to utter such vulgar words in front of His Majesty. He took a deep breath and rebuked loudly:
"This is the Political Affairs Hall! Not your Ministry of Commerce! You are the world's leading scholar, holding a high position, and even a visiting professor at the Jixia Academy. Is this how you behave as a teacher? How is that any different from the scolding of a country woman?"
Fu Xiaoguan slowly turned around and looked at Qin Huizhi. He was still sitting calmly, the frost on his face disappeared and a smile appeared on his face.
"This official and Brother Qin Bingzhong are good friends, regardless of age. Brother Qin is well-educated and broad-minded, which I deeply admire. I originally thought that the Qin family's family tradition would be like that of Brother Qin, using literature to carry the truth, passing on poetry and books, and managing the family with justice and strictness... I forgot that the so-called Qin Mansion in Shangjing is not Brother Qin's courtyard. So now I understand why there is such a huge difference in people's character even though they share the same name Qin!"
"The Qin in Lord Qin is different from the Qin in Brother Qin. Lord Qin has been serving as Vice Minister of State for a long time, so he should sit very straight. But now I understand that Lord Qin's butt determines his head, so he definitely can't sit straight. Otherwise, Lord Qin would not rebuke that guy for his rudeness, but instead label me a shrew. Lord Qin, what do you want? Just tell me!"
Qin Hui was stunned. Could it be that this kid came prepared?
He sat down and stared at Fu Xiaoguan. "This is procedure. Since the censors of the Censorate have impeached you, you naturally need to prove your innocence instead of using your power to bully the censors!"
Fu Xiaoguan suddenly stood up, his face cold. "I want to prove my innocence? Just relying on you, a bunch of good-for-nothings from the Censorate?"
When the officials of the Censorate heard this, they wondered if Fu Xiaoguan was going to fight the entire Censorate?
Then, an official from the Censorate stood up and shouted, "Don't think you can speak so arrogantly just because you're a third-rank official. Censors are allowed to die for their remonstrations. This is the rule of the Censorate, and it has been permitted by emperors of all dynasties. How dare you call us good-for-nothings? I think you, Master Fu, are just seeking fame and reputation."
Fu Xiaoguan suddenly turned around, staring at the official with a fierce look, then stretched out his hand and slashed at him, "To say you're all a bunch of good-for-nothings is flattering you! Raising a bunch of dogs and expecting them to guard the house is useless except for causing trouble!"
The group of censors were immediately shocked, but Fu Xiaoguan suddenly raised his voice:
"Listen up to me! If anyone dares to fart again, I'll beat the crap out of you right in front of His Majesty! If you don't believe me, just try it!"
Fu Xiaoguan's fierce words immediately intimidated the group of people. His target was Qin Huizhi, and this group of people were just a means for Qin Huizhi to attack him.
So this group of censors are not important. If you argue with them, you will argue until the end of time!
However, there were still some stubborn people, and the first one to step forward was Huang Zhong.
"I'd like to see..."
Fu Xiaoguan rushed over and slapped him in the face. There was a crisp "Pa...!" sound, followed by a scream of "Ah...!" Huang Zhong didn't even finish his words before he was slapped away by Fu Xiaoguan and fell to the ground covered in blood.
"Someone, throw this guy out!"
Fu Xiaoguan yelled loudly, and when Eunuch Jia heard it, he realized that this kid was useless here, so he bent over and trotted over, dragging the crying Huang Zhong out of the government hall and throwing him into the snow.
Fu Xiaoguan once again looked at the group of censors and warned, "If anyone still refuses to obey, come on!"
He turned around and looked at Qin Huizhi.
"Sir Qin, it's not your place to dictate the Ministry of Commerce's decisions! His Majesty has granted me the authority to decide who to hire in the Ministry of Commerce! If you're not convinced, I'll give you one month to come up with a proposal regarding the laws governing this business, and I'll be gone immediately."
He took three steps forward and stared at Qin Huizhi, "But if Sir Qin can't do it, then don't even bother talking nonsense!"
"You, you, you are so arrogant! You are relying on some crooked tricks that you got from nowhere to deceive His Majesty and deceive Minister Yan. This official..."
Fu Xiaoguan took two more steps forward and interrupted Qin Huizhi: "Unorthodox ways? Why don't you show me some of these unorthodox ways?"
"Qin Huizhi! Don't think you can just say whatever you want just because you're the Vice Chancellor. You sit in this high palace, but do you know how many people in the Yu Dynasty are still hungry and without clothes? Do you know what Pingling Quyi really looks like?"
"As an important official of the imperial court, yet you are ignorant of the suffering of the people, you are unworthy of being an official! You have no idea how impoverished Pingling Quyi is, where the sky is never clear for three days, the land is never flat for three miles, and no one has a penny of silver! You have no idea how many other places in the Yu Dynasty are like this!"
"Your Majesty has diligently governed the country, ensuring a better life for the people of the Yu Dynasty and fulfilling the twenty-word policy set at the beginning of this year. This is why you have initiated nationwide reforms. Yet, you have chosen to go against this principle, hoping that the people of the world will continue to alienate you because of poverty..."
"Qin Huizhi, you've spared no effort to stop the new policy. I'd like to ask you, what benefits did the Fourth Prince give you?"
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