Chi Yan certainly had his own selfish motives. If the Yi Luan Si were to be established, the emperor would definitely choose a trustworthy person to serve as its commander, and he would not consider anyone else but him.
Firstly, since it was his suggestion, his leadership and command are essential for the Yiluan Division to get running as quickly as possible.
Secondly, Chi Yan has no background or foundation in the court. After proposing this measure, he will inevitably be isolated and ostracized by the court officials, which can guarantee his absolute loyalty.
If Chi Yan were to follow the proper channels, it would take him at least three to five years to get promoted. However, by taking control of the Yi Luan Division, he would essentially have real power and could take the opportunity to develop his own influence...
Emperor Chongde was quite satisfied. He hadn't expected that Chi Yan would give him such a satisfactory answer after he had casually posed a difficult question to him!
He was right about this person!
"My esteemed ministers, what are your thoughts?"
Immediately, many people stood up to oppose it.
"Your Majesty, these measures sound good, but how difficult will it be to implement them? I wonder how much manpower and resources they will consume! Scholar Chi is still young, perhaps he does not understand that thinking and doing are two different things!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, we urge you to reconsider..."
Unsurprisingly, those who opposed it all came from prominent families, and since it concerned their own interests, no one was willing to back down!
Some people have even come to hate Chi Yan. He himself comes from a prestigious family, so there's no reason for him to eat their food and then smash their bowl!
Led by the censor, people from humble backgrounds also stepped forward:
“Your Majesty, I think it’s worth a try! Although Consort Chi is young and has not considered many issues thoroughly, the methods he has proposed are essentially for the benefit of the people and Your Majesty’s rule.”
Whether in the imperial court or elsewhere, powerful families held absolute power. Officials from humble backgrounds not only faced cold shoulders and exclusion but also had to swallow their pride and endure humiliation at every turn. The two sides had long harbored resentment for a long time.
This is a great opportunity to finally stand up for yourself!
The argument below continued unabated, but Emperor Chongde remained expressionless until those below noticed his displeasure and gradually quieted down. Only then did he speak with an ambiguous tone:
"I think that Minister Chi is bold and decisive, with novel and unique ideas. He is indeed a young man!"
This compliment has already indirectly revealed his stance.
The aristocratic families felt a chill run down their spines, exchanging secret glances as if a stone were pressing on their hearts.
After the court session, many people gritted their teeth, wanting to find Chi Yan to give them a sarcastic rebuke, but unfortunately the kid slipped away quickly, and they didn't even see a trace of him!
As a result, Shen Chang, who was the father-in-law, and Ji Jingyu, who was related by blood, became the targets of their anger and were ridiculed and mocked a lot.
...
When Xie Taiwei arrived at the carriage, he was helped to get on when a hand reached out from inside. He paused.
The driver was startled and immediately scolded him:
"Who's hiding inside?!"
The curtain was lifted, revealing a calm face. Chi Yan put aside his usual frivolousness and said honestly, "Grandfather, may I speak to you in private?"
His deep eyes scrutinized the person before him for a long time. Xie Taiwei's face, etched with deep wrinkles, remained calm, and his tone was meaningful: "This old man is not worthy of being called Grandfather by Lord Chi."
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