Chapter 384 The Minister of Personnel’s Quirk
[The reason why Minister Hu invited his colleagues to have lunch together was not because it showed the harmonious atmosphere of unity between the top and the bottom, but because it was a habit that Minister Hu developed when he was young. He loved to eat other people's food and he thought other people's food tasted better!
Minister Hu was born into a poor family, his family was poor in name only, but in order to maintain the reputation of his ancestors, he had to act noble in public.
Once his mother took him to visit another family, and from then on he knew that food at other people's homes was better.
But from that time on, he realized that without power, all fame and status were useless. The relative despised them and their son, suggesting that they should not keep in touch with each other anymore, and even laughed at them for not having seen such ordinary food.
The motivation for Shangshu Hu to work hard and study hard was not to bring honor to his family, but to be able to eat at other people's homes. As long as he made a name for himself, he would be welcome when he visited other people's homes, and they would even invite him actively.
Whenever he had the chance, he wanted to taste other people's food. He thought it was delicious no matter whether they were rich or poor, and it was also a spur to himself. He gradually developed this habit, until he became the head of a department and was finally able to make the rules, thus fulfilling his lifelong wish.
Only his mother knew about his habit. Every time it was time to eat, she would go to other people's homes to beg for food, or exchange her own food for it. The meals that Minister Hu ate were like meals from hundreds of families. This habit has remained a secret in his house until now.
However, because his daily lunch can satisfy his quirk, no one knows about Minister Hu's hobby, and it has become a respected and admired tradition in the Ministry of Personnel. It's really hilarious, hahahaha...]
After the system fed this melon, Su Qianqian suddenly realized: [No wonder he did all those things, it turns out he is another pervert! 】
Minister Hu in front was sweating profusely at this time. He didn't know why he suddenly heard the voice of a little kid, which exposed his true colors, but he had concealed them very well.
As a model of a poor student who revived his family, his success is inspiring. Emperor Gan De let him sit in this position to check and balance those young men from aristocratic families. He should be a clear stream, without a single flaw.
But he is also a human being. The more successful he is, the more tempting that habit becomes. However, because he holds power, no one thinks it is a habit. It also becomes a manifestation of his approachability and his willingness to bully others without using his power to oppress others.
Su Qianqian didn't care about Minister Hu's psychological activities and curled her lips: [What's the big deal! 】
[This is not a big melon. The big melon is that Minister Hu’s hobby was discovered and exploited by someone.
Minister Hu often receives food boxes. Each box contains food on top and silver at the bottom. He still uses his power to bully others. He doesn't even have a clean bottom! 】
The system finally broke out and sneered at Minister Hu.
Minister Hu not only broke out in cold sweat, his legs were shaking, and he didn't even dare to look up to see how many people heard these words.
The amount of silver was not large, and he was reluctant to order it to be sent back at first, but his wife and mother persuaded him that it would lose favors and it would be difficult for him to be an official, so he accepted all the money later.
I thought we all knew everything, but I didn't expect that it would be exposed today by a monster that came out of nowhere.
[This is a big news, accepting bribes... Hehe, make a note of it in my little notebook. 】Su Qianqian was very happy, as she had found an advantage.
Minister Hu wiped the sweat from his forehead, and after a fierce ideological struggle, he slowly raised his head. Maybe it was because he felt guilty, but he felt that everyone was looking at him, Prime Minister Xue, Grand Tutor Su, even the Crown Prince and King Jing...
Rather than being exposed, it is better to plead guilty and ask for leniency. Minister Hu saw that no court officials had come forward to report the crime, so he gritted his teeth and stood up: "I have a report to make."
Emperor Gan De was about to leave the court, but when he saw Minister Hu wanted to report something, he sat down again and motioned for him to speak quickly.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty of a crime. Because I like food that is different from my own, officials often secretly hide some silver in the food boxes when they deliver food.
I thought it was just a gift given out as a form of personal favor, and it has not been eliminated. Today... today, after listening to Lord Zhou's remarks, I have suddenly realized my mistake and repented. I hope Your Majesty will punish me! ”
Lord Zhou, who had just made the report, looked confused: I told you that there was little snow this year and we should prepare for drought next spring, and you suddenly realized it?
Not only Lord Zhou, but Emperor Gan De was also caught off guard. Su Qianqian was no longer sleepy: the evidence she had in her hand was gone! Is the system speaker turned on?
Emperor Gan De looked at the crown prince, who lowered his eyes and said nothing: This matter happened too suddenly, and I haven't figured out how to deal with it yet.
"Prime Minister Xue, how do you think we should deal with this matter?" Emperor Gan De rubbed his brows and asked Prime Minister Xue, who was inclined to support the poor.
"Your Majesty, this matter has not been impeached by the court officials. Minister Hu can reflect on himself and plead guilty, so he may be given a lighter sentence."
It is hard to describe Prime Minister Xue's situation. Although no one impeached him, he was more embarrassed than the one who was impeached, as all his past secrets were exposed.
You'd better stay away from the people in Wuning Marquis' family in the future. Du Yunqi is a strong general with no weak soldiers under him, and her wife will definitely not be a good person. In addition, she is of the bloodline of that old fox, Su Taifu. It's no coincidence that Su Qianqian, as a woman, is doing well in the court.
Prime Minister Xue was on high alert here, and Emperor Gan De glanced at him lightly: It's the same as saying nothing.
He got a headache when he thought about the series of incidents in the Ministry of Personnel. Lu Jing had been out of the capital for only two or three days, and Minister Hu had accepted bribes again. Although it was a small amount of money, it could not be let go. However, if the Ministry of Personnel was continuously cleaned up, people would be in a panic.
Emperor Gan De suddenly thought of someone and looked behind him to ask, "Where is Su Qian, the doctor of the Ministry of Personnel?"
Su Qianqian was only disappointed for a second because she lost her handle, and the next second she continued to eat melons with the system, so she didn't hear the emperor calling "Su Qian" at all, and didn't think that anyone would remember her, a nobody.
"Where is Su Qian, the Langzhong of the Ministry of Personnel?" Seeing that no one answered, Eunuch Zhu asked again on behalf of the emperor.
Su Qianqian hid in the corner, looked around and muttered: "Su Qian, who is Su Qian, why don't you agree..."
The three doctors next to her couldn't help but glare at her: Get out now, the Ministry of Personnel can't have any more trouble!
Su Qianqian then remembered that her name was Su Qian. She broke out in a cold sweat and hurried out: "I'm here!"
"Why are you standing so far away? Come forward!" Emperor Gan De called out loudly, but he felt that her voice was too soft to be heard.
Su Qianqian took small steps backwards and moved closer, finally standing in the same position as Minister Hu.
"Su Qian, you are a new official in the Ministry of Personnel. You have not yet been influenced by the Ministry of Personnel's culture, and you have no personal relationship with Minister Hu. Tell me, how should this matter be handled?"
Gan Dedi asked gently.
Su Qianqian thought to herself: [It’s hard enough to go to court every day, and I also have to bring food and lunch. I’ll take this opportunity to get some benefits for everyone. Don’t thank me, my name is Lei Feng! 】
"Your Majesty, Minister Hu is just greedy for food, and there is not much money in the food box... How about this, punish Minister Hu to prepare retreat and lunch for the officials of the Ministry of Personnel every day, and the dishes must be fresh and nutritious... The limit is one year, what do you think?"
Su Qianqian replied respectfully.
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