Chapter Thirty-Nine
He considered many possibilities, even the possibility that the emperor wanted all of the Li family's assets.
I never imagined that the Emperor would actually appoint him to an official position in the court.
The problem is, he's just a businessman; he only knows how to make a living, not how to be an official.
When the time comes, he will be completely clueless when asked questions, and even the emperor will be unable to handle the situation.
Thinking of this, Li Tianyou nervously swallowed, looking at Zhu Jingchen with a somewhat innocent expression, unable to bring himself to refuse.
Before this, Li Tianyou never dared to imagine that he would one day have the opportunity to become an official.
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable!" Prime Minister Leng Chaozong stepped forward without hesitation and said.
Leng Chaozong thought to himself that there was a vacancy for a vice minister in the Ministry of Revenue, and he wanted to send a trusted confidant to fill it.
Moreover, Li Tianyou has no power base in the court, but he might become the father-in-law of Prince An, who is very stubborn.
"Oh? Could it be that Minister Leng has a more suitable candidate?" Zhu Shijiu Chen was not one to be swayed by others.
Leng Chaozong is always finding fault with this and that.
Tang Xiuyong, standing to the side, glanced at Leng Chaozong with a hint of sarcasm. The Emperor had already made his decision, yet Leng Chaozong still dared to try to influence it.
Tang Xiuyong was also shocked when he thought of Li Zhiwei's dowry. The emperor had asked him what official position would be suitable for Li Tianyou if he were to enter the Ministry of Revenue.
At the time, he was also very resistant to it, but then he thought that nowadays, the Ministry of Revenue was a thorn in the Emperor's side.
It's simply because no one in the Ministry of Revenue is skilled in management.
Nowadays, all officials in the court are promoted to their positions through the imperial examination and by the emperor.
Since the Emperor has taken a liking to Li Tianyou, it means that Li Tianyou has the ability to attract the Emperor's attention—to make money.
If the Ministry of Revenue truly had such a capable person, then the Minister of Revenue would also have something to be proud of.
He then said, "Your Majesty, Liu Zongcheng, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, is about to retire. Why don't we let Li Dashan take his place?"
At that time, the emperor did not immediately agree. Tang Xiuyong was still thinking that the emperor might want him to give up the position of Minister of Revenue to Li Tianyou.
Just as he was about to generously offer to relinquish the position of Minister of Revenue, the Emperor nodded and said, "Then it shall be as Minister Tang says. After Minister Li takes office, Minister Tang shall fully cooperate."
Tang Xiuyong knew at that time that Li Tianyou's appointment as an official was now a confirmed fact.
"Your Majesty, Li Shanren is a wealthy man in our Lannuo Kingdom. He must be very good at making money. I dare to ask Your Majesty for such a capable person as Li Shanren. The Ministry of Revenue is in dire need of such talent as Li Shanren, and there is a vacancy in the Ministry. I wonder if we could ask Your Majesty for such a capable person as Li Shanren?" Tang Xiuyong stepped forward and bowed.
"Lord Tang, do you really think that this Li Shanren only knows those worthless things and can get your Minister of Revenue money?" Leng Chaozong said sarcastically.
“Your Majesty, the national treasury is currently empty. What our Lanno Kingdom lacks is people who can earn money. I believe that Lord Tang’s suggestion is exactly what our Lanno Kingdom needs. I hope Your Majesty will grant your permission.” Grand Tutor Cheng Tianyuan stepped forward and said sincerely.
With the Grand Tutor taking the lead, many civil officials also stood up to second his opinion.
Only Leng Chaozong's faction strongly opposed it.
Xu Heming did not express his opinion.
Outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, a young eunuch paced anxiously in circles.
At the Prince An's residence, Princess An stood up angrily after hearing Cui Guo's words.
"Nonsense! He dares to rob people from my Prince An's mansion!" The old princess took a deep breath.
He led a large group of people toward the Leng family.
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