Zhu Biao originally thought that the matter was not very urgent yet, after all, Wang Chun was still supporting it.
However, he did not expect that Wang Chun would be so eager to resign. On the morning of the next day, Wang Chun proposed to resign again.
"Your Majesty, I am telling you that I am old, weak, blind and deaf, and it is really difficult for me to take on this important task. I would also like to ask Your Majesty to choose someone else who can be worthy of me, and allow me to beg for my bones."
With that said, Wang Chun kneeled down on the gold brick.
Seeing Wang Chun, who was trembling even as he knelt down, the ministers standing above the hall felt melancholy in their hearts. Some people even couldn't bear to look at it, and many of them cried secretly.
Zhu Biao saw that all the ministers in the palace were obviously grieving because of this, and knew that it was impossible to stop Wang Chun by force, so he finally made up his mind.
After getting up and walking off Danbi, Zhu Biao came to Wang Chun and personally helped him up with both hands.
Looking at the gray-haired Wang Chun, Zhu Biao sighed: "I have devoted my whole life to the Ming Dynasty. If I deprive you of the blessing of old age, I am afraid it will hurt my kindness."
After helping Wang Chun upright, Zhu Biao returned to Danbi, straightened his back and sat back on the dragon chair.
He solemnly said: "Human beings are not grass and trees, how can they be ruthless? Since Wang Aiqing intends to live a long life, then I have no choice but to be beautiful as an adult."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Wang Chun knelt down again with tears in his eyes. He had waited long enough for this moment.
Zhu Biao nodded with emotion, and then said: "Come here, I will reward you with a thousand taels of gold, a pot of pearls, a hundred pieces of brocade, and a palace in the capital to show Wang Aiqing's contribution to the country's citizens."
"Thank you, Your Majesty for your kindness!" Wang Chun has been honest all his life and has not saved much wealth at all. Speaking of which, it was just a house awarded by the imperial court.
Originally, Wang Chun was planning to sell the house to support his family, and use the money to return to his hometown for retirement. He didn't expect that the emperor would give him so much wealth at once. The one thousand taels of gold alone was enough for his family to live in the capital for a lifetime. Moreover, he was also rewarded with a house, so that his two sons could stay in the capital and would not have to worry about dividing the family property in the future.
The whole family can stay in the capital with dignity, which is the greatest comfort to Wang Chun, who was already preparing to return to his hometown.
Wang Chun immediately bowed to the emperor with tears in his eyes, "I thank you for your kindness."
Wang Chun left. After he thanked the emperor, he walked out of Fengtian Hall step by step with the support of two eunuchs.
But although Wang Chun left, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Finance was vacant. This is the second-highest position after the Ministry of Personnel, and it instantly attracts the attention of those who think they are qualified to compete.
Looking at several officials gearing up and preparing for a big fight, Zhu Biao sneered in his heart and shouted: "Quit the court!"
"I would like to send you to your Majesty. Long live my Emperor!" In the congratulations of the ministers, it was obvious that there were a few more irregular sounds than in the past. Some people even realized that they should have congratulated them just now after the emperor had left, but they closed their mouths, holding it in until their faces turned red.
But even so, it did not prevent their competition for the position of Minister of Household Affairs from becoming fierce in an instant. Suddenly, many houses in Qingzhengfang in the capital were lit with candles all night long, and you didn't have to guess how many high-ranking officials and dignitaries were planning and discussing among them.
Three days later, morning. Wang Yue just stood up and shouted, "If you have something to do, leave the court if nothing happens."
Then Zhang Yan stood up and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the post of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is vacant. I think it is better to select a capable person to take the position as soon as possible. After all, the Ministry of Revenue is related to the world's finance and taxation. If it is delayed for too long, there may be consequences. Good consequences.”
Zhu Biao immediately nodded in agreement and said with a smile: "Zhang Aiqing's words are reasonable. The position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue cannot be vacant for a long time. If it remains vacant for a long time, something may happen."
Lian Zining, the head of the Ministry of Punishment, immediately came out of the queue, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I thought that Sir Qi, the Minister of the Ministry of War..."
When Zhu Biao saw it, before Lian Zining could finish speaking, he waved his hand to stop what he was saying and said: "The job of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is to be in charge of the taxes of the people in the world. I think Han Du is qualified for the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. .”
Handu!
Qitai was suddenly shocked, knowing that he had been eyeing the position of Minister of the Ministry of Finance for a long time. He has not been idle these days. He has won over many officials who have good relations with him, and he stands out in this single-plank bridge.
But now, as luck would have it, the emperor directly named Han Du to be the Minister of Household Affairs.
Qitai was extremely anxious, but at this moment, he couldn't stand up and speak for himself. He could only turn his head and wink wildly at Taichang Temple Minister Huang Zicheng.
Huang Zicheng immediately understood, stood up and paid homage: "Your Majesty, Marquis Zhenhai is a high-grade marquis with a high status. If he holds the post of Minister, it may be considered derogatory."
Han Du immediately laughed and stood up, and said to Huang Zicheng: "The Duke of Han* can serve as the Yushi Zhongcheng. In terms of status, can I surpass the Duke of Han*?"
Huang Zicheng was speechless. After a moment of pause, he had no choice but to say: "Even if the Duke of Korea, Zhu Yu, is in front of him, there is no precedent for the Marquis to serve as a minister as a marquis. "
Han Du smiled and said: "Precedent? Does Huang Taiqing mean that the emperor cannot do anything that the previous emperor has not done?"
"This..." Huang Zicheng suddenly didn't know how to answer.
In front of the emperor, he can't say that he really thinks so, can he? After being brutally killed by Lao Zhu several times, the current civil servants all became short of breath and did not have the madness of later generations who did not take the emperor into consideration.
Huang Zicheng still didn't dare to offend the emperor in person.
"I have no such intention." Huang Zicheng only thought about it for a short breath, then bowed to the emperor with a fearful expression and hurriedly explained.
Zhu Biao didn't express anything, he just looked at him expressionlessly and didn't say anything.
Han Du suddenly laughed and said, "In that case, what's the problem with me being the Minister of Household Affairs?"
When Qi Tai saw Huang Zicheng defeated, he finally couldn't sit still. Having to stand up, Chao Handu said: "The Marquis of Zhenhai has never held a position in the Ministry of Household Affairs. If he rashly serves as Minister, I am afraid he doesn't even know how the Ministry of Household Affairs operates, right?"
Are you finally unable to sit still?
Han Du glanced at Qitai lightly and looked down at his fingers. It's true that I don't know how the Ministry of Revenue works, but as a minister, I'm not just running errands. As long as you become a minister, there will naturally be a large group of people who will tell you how the Ministry of Revenue works, and there is nothing to worry about.
Instead, it is the officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs who should be worried. Because they don't understand their own temper, if they do something wrong, it may be a disaster for them.
With a calm look on his face, Han Du avoided Qi Tai's question and said instead: "Isn't it enough that I know how to make money? If anyone among you thinks he is better at making money than me, then stand up."
The ministers immediately looked at each other in confusion upon hearing this, and no one dared to stand up in front of Han Du.
All of them knew the reputation of the good boy.
Qitai was very angry, but he could only maintain his posture. He smiled at Han Du with a stiff face and said: "Of course Xiaguan and others know about Mr. Hou's reputation as a good boy. But Mr. Hou must know that the household department is not a business, and it is completely different from doing business. Maybe. , did the Marquis think wrong?"
Han Du glanced at Qi Tai with a smile and said indifferently: "What's the difference? Isn't it just for money. I will put down my words here today. If I serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, I guarantee that within three years, Let the next year’s annual income be increased by another 10 million yuan based on the current level.”
Han Du stretched out a finger and gestured towards the ministers.
Ten million strings!
With one finger of Han Du, the ministers could not help but hold their breath and concentrate.
Ming Dynasty's current annual annual income is between 17 million and 18 million guan. If it increases by 10 million guan, wouldn't it increase by more than half?
Just when the officials were shocked that Han Du was boasting about Haikou, Zhu Biao added fuel to the fire and said: "I have decided that 6 million yuan of this will be used to increase the salaries of officials all over the world."
Six million yuan to increase everyone's salary? This was an even greater impact on the ministers than before.
Now, the annual salary of officials under the Ming Dynasty is about 3 million yuan. This is the amount after the last increase in salary. Before, it was even less, less than 2 million yuan.
In other words, if Han Du becomes the Minister of Household Affairs and he can really increase his annual income by 10 million yuan within three years, then everyone's salary can be tripled?
He has no losses at all, and it is possible to triple his income in the near future. He just needs to agree with Han Du to be the Minister of Household Affairs. Who wouldn't agree to such a good thing?
Han Du even spread his hands and said to the ministers: "If anyone thinks he can do it, he can stand up now. I will give in immediately."
Han Du really hoped that someone would stand up, so he would immediately retreat happily.
But Han Du waited for a long time, but no one dared to step forward and take over.
This made Han Du quite disappointed. Is it difficult for such a big Ming Dynasty to increase its annual income by 10 million yuan?
It is not difficult at all, even Yao Yue was able to accumulate a net worth of more than one million yuan in just a few years. It can be said that as long as they are determined, even these civil servants can achieve this goal.
Of course, there is certainly no one who can do it. Fang Xiaoru and Wang Yuanji alone can do it. Even apart from the two of them, there are a few civil servants who came from the academy who can do it.
But they all have a close relationship with Han Du, so they won't stand up to dismantle Han Du, right?
Qi Tai was so angry that when he saw the reactions of the ministers, he knew that he had lost completely.
