Zhu Yunying listened to Xia Yuanji's explanation with a blank expression. It was nothing more than that although the Ministry of Revenue had delayed things, it should only be a slight delay and there was no deduction, etc.
This is something that must be made clear; delays could have serious consequences. If embezzlement or misappropriation is discovered, Yu Xin will be truly beyond redemption. The nature of Yu Xin's wrongdoing must be clearly defined to allow for more room for maneuver.
Zhu Yunying could naturally see through Xia Yuanji's intentions, and other civil and military officials could probably see them as well. This matter was indeed related to the handling of Yu Xin, which was a point of contention among many people.
Based on the current situation, Yu Xin has indeed not engaged in any embezzlement. However, it is an indisputable fact that he withheld the funds that had already been allocated, and this is something that can be proven by a growing body of evidence.
Such a charge of mistreating members of the imperial family and disregarding imperial favor is quite serious, and it is virtually impossible for Yu Xin to escape unscathed.
Now that some of Yu Xin's crimes have been confirmed, some people can't hold back any longer. At this point, there's no need to say anything more; completely bringing Yu Xin down would be more in their interest.
As the Minister of Revenue, he held a high position and wielded considerable power. Moreover, the civil service was not a monolithic entity. To serve their own interests, they could easily justify their actions against Yu Xin, who was on the verge of disaster. It was simply a matter of going with the flow.
It was a mess; Zhu Yunying felt that the civil and military officials were making a huge fuss at this time.
It's understandable that the civil officials would quarrel at this time, driven by their own interests. The military officials, not wanting to be left out, also got involved, seemingly happy to support a proxy, and naturally took a series of actions.
Even though Zhu Yunying seems to have some ideas, he basically has a decent candidate in mind. However, he can't bring up these things directly yet, so he can only endure it and continue to observe.
Faced with such a huge opportunity as the Minister of Revenue, most people simply cannot remain rational and will have many thoughts.
At this point, Zhu Yunying could observe with detachment. The conflicts and other events at this time revealed some of the political landscape of the court.
Some of these people seem to be quite the actors, acting like they have no connection with each other normally. But at this moment, they seem to be on the same page, and appear to be working together more closely.
Perhaps some people could see the underlying logic, but at this point, they couldn't care less. Ultimately, the position of Minister of Revenue was too important; everyone had to strive for such a high-ranking and powerful post.
Even if His Majesty sees through some of the tricks, it doesn't matter much. Compared to the risks, once success is achieved, the rewards will be unparalleled.
Although there was a great commotion in the court, Zhu Yunying had expected it all along and didn't find it strange at all.
Clearly, a single morning meeting wouldn't yield a result, and we'll have to wait and see. Many things remain unclear, but it's estimated that many people will need to work even harder in the coming period to seize more opportunities.
Moreover, Yu Xin is only in prison now, and they are only interrogating him. So this is just some preparation; there's no result yet, and we need to be patient.
Zhu Yunying rubbed his temples as he left the court session. This morning's court session was basically just a heated debate about the Minister of Revenue, with no resolution reached.
Fortunately, Zhu Yunying was somewhat relieved. It seemed that he, as the emperor, still possessed some authority. After his stern rebuke, the civil and military officials temporarily ceased their discussions and began to deliberate on other political matters, rather than holding a special morning court session solely focused on the Minister of Revenue.
Although the court session has ended, it doesn't mean Zhu Yunying can relax. He hasn't summoned the heads of the three judicial departments or members of the imperial clan, which suggests that he needs to continue this matter and wait for a clear answer before taking any further action.
Zhu Yunying was delighted as soon as he arrived at the Wuying Hall. "Grandfather, why are you here to review memorials today?!"
Old Zhu glanced at Zhu Yunying and said somewhat displeasedly, "If you ask me, you've become lazy since becoming emperor. Tell me yourself, what kind of nonsense are these memorials you've been approving?!"
Zhu Yunying knew what Old Zhu was thinking and said, "We're too lazy to lecture those officials, especially those who have been in office for years. It's no use lecturing them; they mostly just ignore it. What we care about is the results, so we're not going to bother with them anymore!"
Old Zhu was even more displeased and said seriously, "If you ask me, you're just too lazy. We'll get rid of that lazy streak for you sooner or later! Those officials are incompetent, so you have to give them a warning. You have to tell them your plans and instructions, and make them guess what you're thinking. How can they have the energy to do anything practical?"
Old Zhu's words make sense; it's better to express one's thoughts directly than to speak in riddles.
Zhu Yunying did indeed feel that some things were useless no matter how clearly they were explained. Some people were simply incompetent, or their main focus was on pleasing the emperor and their superiors.
Therefore, Zhu Yunying's intentions were quite clear: he wanted to see political achievements, which were the most direct results. These things also served as Zhu Yunying's evaluation criteria for an official's ability, making them more intuitive and clear.
It's hard to say who's right and who's wrong; it's probably a matter of each side having their own version of the truth.
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