Fang Wanlin's speech caused all the courtiers to nod in agreement.
"Master Fang is right!"
"Yes! The courtyard wall of the Ministry of Rites was just renovated three years ago, and it's already in disrepair this year!"
"There are not many ministers like Mr. Fang who are very hands-on in everything!"
"It seems that Mr. Fang is not trying to make money in his pocket, he is just thinking about the overall situation."
"It turns out it was all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"
"..."
After hearing this, Song Huan finally understood what Sun Shutong was doing.
It turns out that this guy was deliberately trying to find some "clues" that might become evidence, and take this opportunity to bring down Fang Wanlin and successfully take over!
However, he himself probably did not expect that Fang Wanlin was a person who truly cared about the world and would not be as nasty as he described.
It is estimated that the reason why Fang Wanlin did this was something he couldn't figure out even if he tried hard!
This Fang Wanlin is indeed a rare humeral loyalist.
After this incident, you must find an opportunity to make friends with this person!
Seeing that all the courtiers began to praise Fang Wanlin, Sun Shutong's eyes flashed fiercely.
"Since Mr. Fang himself is willing to admit that he did choose expensive stones, then the matter will be much simpler!"
"The specific reason is not that you just open your mouth with white teeth and say whatever you want!"
"How can we know?"
"But the facts are already very clear, and Li Ermao also wrote it clearly in his letter!"
"Stones are expensive to make, but the profits are even greater!"
"Who knows how much money Mr. Fang made from it?"
With that said, Sun Shutong faced Emperor Liang again and said sternly: "Your Majesty!"
"Weichen has also compiled a detailed bill, please take a look!"
"Six hundred taels of silver are enough to build the Gongyuan."
"But Fang Wanlin opened his mouth and asked the Ministry of Household Affairs for a thousand taels of silver!"
"The evidence is irrefutable, the evidence is conclusive!"
Emperor Liang turned over the bills presented by Sun Shutong. His expression was always calm, with no obvious ups and downs.
"Fang Wanlin, how do you explain this matter?"
Fang Wanlin was relatively calm before, but after hearing these words, Fang Wanlin suddenly became a little uneasy.
"The Gongyuan in Bianjing is the largest in the entire Daliang, so six hundred taels of silver is definitely not enough!"
"Even if Wei Chen calculates a budget of one thousand taels of silver, he will reduce it if he can, and reduce it if he can!"
“It really can’t be any less!”
"The budget of six hundred taels mentioned by Mr. Sun is even more nonsense and absolutely impossible!"
Sun Shutong snorted coldly: "Didn't Mr. Fang just say that you need to do it in one step?"
"Why did you suddenly change your mind now and say that you can reduce the amount if you can, and shrink if you can?"
"Isn't this a contradiction between the preface and the follower?"
Seeing that Fang Wanlin was in a dilemma where he could not argue, Cheng Xun, who was impatient, quickly took a step forward and said to Emperor Liang: "Your Majesty, I believe in Mr. Fang's character!"
"Master Fang has been an official for more than ten years and has always been upright and honest. He hates using power for personal gain the most!"
"Under the leadership of Mr. Fang, the construction of the Gongyuan can progress so smoothly!"
"I believe that Mr. Fang is definitely not such a person!"
Seeing Cheng Xun personally standing up to defend Fang Wanlin, Sun Shutong couldn't help but become more excited.
What happened today was first of all to eliminate Fang Wanlin so that he could become the real person in charge of the official department.
Secondly, Fang Wanlin was used to suppress Cheng Xun and damage his credibility in front of Emperor Liang.
Unexpectedly, he couldn't wait to attack Cheng Xun before he could, so he jumped out first!
Isn’t this taking the initiative to create opportunities for yourself?
He quickly glanced at Song Liang in the distance, and when he saw a smile of success flashing through Song Liang's eyes, Sun Shutong immediately understood.
"Xiaoguan originally thought that the Prime Minister is upright and upright, but he is actually a model for our civil and military officials in Daliang, and he is the well-deserved leader of the ministers!"
"But the Prime Minister's indiscriminate shielding behavior today is an eye-opener for me!"
"The Prime Minister doesn't care what the facts are, he only wants to protect Fang Wanlin."
"It's hard not to make people wonder how much benefit Fang Wanlin has given to the Prime Minister to allow him to take risks, confuse right and wrong in front of His Majesty, and speak for him!"
Cheng Xun can achieve the position of prime minister, so he is naturally not someone who will be angered by just a few words.
"Master Sun deliberately waited until the morning was about to end before suddenly attacking Master Fang today."
"I'm afraid this matter has been planned for a long time. It must have been secretly planned by Master Sun!"
"It's a pity that the two so-called 'clues' proposed by Mr. Sun are not enough to provide that mountain of ironclad evidence."
"The project budget can be more or less, there is no fixed number."
"Master Fang spends money where it should be spent in the province, racking his brains to save money. This is witnessed by the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Household Affairs and even the entire court."
"As for the craftsman's letter of complaint, it is even more illusory."
"Master Sun kept saying that it was Master Fang who was the first to threaten Li Ermao's family, and he did not dare to speak."
"But apart from Li Ermao's self-report, is there any other evidence about this matter?"
"But Mr. Sun just said that he has sent people to protect Li Ermao's family, which makes people even more suspicious."
"It's hard not to wonder who is the mastermind behind using his family to threaten Li Ermao!"
Cheng Xun's words were well-founded and relaxed, and everyone present was deeply convinced!
Over the years, the Prime Minister has been like an old scalper, saying less and doing more.
This has made most people forget that Cheng Xun was able to single-handedly fight against the heroes without falling behind at all!
Even Song Huan couldn't help but his eyes lit up after witnessing Cheng Xun's wonderful performance just now!
I have known for a long time that my father-in-law's ability to secure his position as prime minister was not due to his origins in a loyal family and his immersed style in doing things.
I wonder how many people in the entire court can do such a clear and coherent speech with no lack of sarcasm in the questioning!
Sure enough, facing Cheng Xun's rebuttal, Sun Shutong panicked at a speed visible to the naked eye.
He immediately faced Emperor Liang and knelt down with a bang.
"I am willing to use my head as a guarantee. Everything I just said is true, and there is absolutely no lie!"
"If there is any adulteration, the humble minister will die without a burial place."
"Your Majesty, please give me a clear warning!"
In Sun Shutong's mind, swearing was just a means to convince others.
Sun Shutong didn't think it was unlucky to say such words!
As long as the goal can be achieved in the end, what does it matter about what you say or what you do?
As long as he can bring down Fang Wanlin and suppress Cheng Xun, he will have nothing to fear even if he is asked to utter a more vicious oath!
