Chapter 457: The Minister of Industry opens his mouth
When everyone heard this, they all lowered their heads and thought about something.
It is now clear that the emperor and empress have already picked up the butcher knife and are ready to reap Cao's followers at any time.
Those who are related to his family are now busy distancing themselves from him, so who would dare to come out and seek death?
Those who had little connection with the Cao family were even more reluctant to speak up for them. It would be fine if what they said was on point, but what if they were off-point and got themselves into trouble?
Then, the hall was silent.
Qin Zhenning turned his head slightly to look at his colleagues behind him. Everyone who met his gaze quickly turned their eyes away. In the end, he could only take a step forward himself.
"Your Majesty, I propose that the Three Courts openly try this case. After all, the Cao family is also a royal family, so it would be best if the Imperial Clan Court could also attend the trial. This would prevent any objections from arising in the future, which would put the emperor and his ministers in a difficult position."
Old Qin has always thought a lot, especially when it comes to things like the Queen taking action against Old Li's relatives, it's never too much for him to consider it too carefully.
His daughter was already walking on an extremely dangerous path, and as a father, he had to stay by her side and think of all the things that she couldn't think of thoroughly.
The Emperor and Empress were not ordinary couples. There could be no cracks in the relationship between them. If someone with ulterior motives found an opportunity to take advantage of it, his daughter would surely be doomed!
The queen was a person who listened to advice and knew that what the prime minister said made sense, so she nodded in agreement.
"Prince An took sick leave yesterday afternoon. I guess he'll need a couple of days to recuperate, so the joint trial will be scheduled for three days from now.
The Dali Temple must keep a close eye on the people there. If anything happens to Cao Yu inside, I'll hold you, the Dali Temple Minister, accountable, if not someone else!"
"Yes, I obey your command!"
Song Shiyan, the Minister of the Dali Temple, was a man of the most upright character. Although he spoke few words when he responded, his tone was powerful.
The queen nodded in satisfaction and motioned him to leave, then she brought the topic back to the topic again.
"Do the ministers have any memorials?"
As soon as the superior asked the question, the Minister of Works jumped out impatiently.
"I have a memorial to the emperor!"
"allow."
"Your Majesty, as all the nations are gathering in the capital, I have heard that the Ministry of Revenue has already drafted a preliminary plan for opening trade markets with other nations.
It just so happens that the Qianji Pavilion under the Ministry of Industry has recently developed a new glass bottle that is more transparent than crystal and more exquisite than colored glaze. If it is paired with the fine wine produced by the winery under the Ministry of Revenue, it will be an absolute match made in heaven.
By then, the price will definitely be so high that I dare not even imagine it..."
"etc!
Minister Liu, please wait a moment before blowing again!"
Lord Zhao, who had just been standing aside pretending to be mute, was the first to notice that something was wrong.
"Then when did the Qianji Pavilion become part of your Ministry of Works? How come I, the Minister of Personnel who is in charge of the performance evaluation of Dayu officials, don't know about this?"
He blinked in confusion, then saw Minister Liu grinning and replying with an extremely sincere tone.
"It's normal that you don't know, haven't I had time to report it to the Ministry of Personnel yet?
I'd like to take this opportunity to inform you directly that my Ministry of Industry has added a new Gewu Division, and all of its employees are outstanding craftsmen from Qianji Pavilion.
Anyway, the positions I currently hold are all low-ranking minor official positions, so it doesn't really matter whether I report to the Ministry of Personnel or not, right?"
"What you said is ridiculous!"
Lord Zhao was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.
How can this be almost the same?
There is obviously a big difference!
Without the approval of the Ministry of Personnel and the issuance of the corresponding license, how can they be considered as members of the Ministry of Works? Where will they receive their salaries in the future?
He didn't notice that he asked the question in anger, and then he heard Liu Yitong's reply with a sly grin.
"Of course I go to the Ministry of Revenue to collect my salary. After all, I am from the Ministry of Works, a proper official."
"Your Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Personnel can just wrestle freely, but why drag my Ministry of Revenue into this? What does it have to do with me?"
The Minister of Revenue was used to being stingy, and every penny mattered to him. Anyone who wanted to take his salary for no reason was just daydreaming, and didn't even think about it.
"Why does it have nothing to do with your Ministry of Revenue?
After the imperial examinations of my Ministry of Industry begin in a while, we will definitely be able to recruit more outstanding talents.
Those people will be legitimate officials by then, so why won't your Ministry of Revenue provide them with salaries?"
“…No, Liu Yitong, wait for you!”
Now the Minister of Rites could no longer stand still and asked with eyes wide open in shock.
"What do you mean by the Ministry of Works' imperial examination system?
Throughout history, the imperial examination has always been the responsibility of our Ministry of Rites. When did it become related to your Ministry of Works?
Still show off your talent? !
Where did you get it from?"
"Minister Liu, please don't be impatient. Let me explain it to you slowly."
Liu Yitong was calm and composed, smiling very calmly.
"Your Ministry of Rites has always only been responsible for the literary examination, but our Dayu Dynasty is now lacking not only scholars, but also all kinds of skilled craftsmen.
My Ministry of Works is planning to set up another imperial examination to recruit talented people in this area. This will not conflict with the imperial examination of your Ministry of Rites, right?
We each take care of our own affairs. As the Minister of Works, I, when selecting officials for the Ministry of Works, naturally know best what is needed. So what's wrong with me setting up another department?"
The Minister of Rites was shocked by the shameless words of this guy, but he was a truly smart man. He saw that Liu Yitong's behavior was obviously different from his usual behavior.
So he quietly turned his head to look at the upper seat, and sure enough, the Queen had a satisfied smile on her face. He then quietly glanced at his old friend, and sure enough, he saw Chu Hong quietly withdraw from the battlefield.
Then, Lao Liu suddenly realized.
So, it turns out that our emperor wants to reform the Ministry of Industry?
A fierce struggle flashed in his eyes. Logically speaking, the Queen shouldn't be allowed to interfere in such matters. But when the Queen held the truth, then he definitely shouldn't be involved.
Although he wanted to object, his mind told him that it would be useless. After all, the emperor was wise and sage, so how could he allow his ministers to interrupt his reforms so easily?
Just like when I went against the grain and forced the marriage law to be enacted, weren't there many people who opposed it? In the end, wasn't it me, Liu, who managed to achieve this immortal reputation?
Oh, never mind, let's just wait and see.
Minister Liu, who had finally persuaded himself, took a virtuous step back and kept silent again.
Although the Minister of Rites remained silent, the Minister of Personnel certainly had to speak out!
"Liu Yitong, what evil ambitions have you harbored?
The Queen is still sitting on the dragon throne, and you dare to make such outrageous remarks and want to set up another imperial examination?
You might be hanging yourself because you are tired of living!"
Everyone knows that the Queen is wise, but everyone knows even more about her decisiveness in killing.
Those who had experience were already standing aside, waiting for the Queen's further instructions. However, Lord Zhao, who had just been pulled out of his hometown to become the Minister of Personnel, had never experienced any proper things, so he was very angry now!
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