His Majesty Li Er had a gentle face and listened attentively, but there was no joy or anger in his expression.
Yu Wenjian kept chattering to himself: "Your Majesty, the Shaofu Superintendent and the Ordnance Supervisor are responsible for the manufacture and maintenance of all the empire's weapons and armor. They are actually the top priority of the country. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are related to the survival of the empire. But now Fang Jun has been replaced by Fang Jun. With such a commotion, all the craftsmen under our command are moved. They were originally obedient and allowed themselves to be under the jurisdiction. Every ordnance task was completed on time. But now, there are still people who are staying in the Shaofu to supervise the ordnance. Prison? I'm afraid that I have wings in my heart and want to fly to the Ministry of War to be a popular and popular person... Your Majesty, craftsmen are low-ranking people. Although they are not as good as slaves, they are not ordinary people after all. If they are all killed by Fang Jun It stirs people's hearts, how will the mission of this ordnance be completed in the future?"
At first glance, this statement seems to make some sense.
People do not suffer from scarcity but from inequality. In the past, every craftsman was squeezed and everyone was treated equally. Even if life was difficult and difficult, they could only endure it silently because everyone was the same... But now suddenly Fang Jun came out, As soon as you talk about "the capable work harder and get paid according to work", the gap immediately appears!
Why do we work so hard under your hands and work so hard for a year that we can't even have a full meal, but the same craftsman can work more and get more in the Ministry of War?
Let no one do it!
However, there is a paradox here - why do you want to squeeze craftsmen to death for profit, and others must do the same as you?
Not only is His Majesty Li Er not a fool, but he is much smarter than most emperors in the past and present, and he naturally sees the key points clearly. To be honest, His Majesty Li Er also despises craftsmen extremely. He is not unaware of the oppression of craftsmen by the yamen such as the Military Supervisor and the Shaofu Supervisor. However, this has always been the case. The craftsmen have to behave themselves in the face of oppression. If he accepts his fate as a bitter one, why should he bother with it?
But things are different now.
Now that Fang Jun has jumped out to reveal this veil, as an emperor, he must choose between sticking to the rules and changing his ways. The result of He Xini is to destroy the existing stable situation and make the craftsmen group uproar and popular. .
Even if he despises craftsmen, His Majesty Li Er also knows that for a huge empire, the craftsmen group must not be chaotic...
In fact, the choice is very simple. You only need to look at Fangjia Iron Works and Huating Town, which have always followed Fang Junzhi's policy of "the capable do more work and are paid according to work" to draw the conclusion that Fangjia Iron Works has experienced rapid growth in just a few years. Time has suppressed the Changsun Iron Works, which was originally the largest in the Tang Dynasty, and became a rising star in the iron industry of the Tang Dynasty. Huating Town relied on countless manpower to build the largest shipyard in the Tang Dynasty under the various obstacles of the Jiangnan gentry. Shipyards, wharves, and even built ports as far as Linyi State...
What about the weapons supervisor and the Shaofu supervisor?
The craftsmen who control more than 80% of the Tang Dynasty are becoming less and less efficient, and there are more and more defective products...
Which one is better or worse is self-evident.
His Majesty Li Er nodded slightly and asked slowly: "Then you dare to ask uncle, why do you teach me?"
Yu Wenjian was overjoyed when he heard this. He was about to talk at length, but suddenly his heart skipped a beat. He looked at His Majesty Li Er with raised eyebrows in shock, in disbelief...
What did the emperor just say?
Why teach me...
Looking at the world, who can make the world's supreme person say "Why teach me"?
Even Sun Simiao, Yuan Tiangang and others who are unparalleled scholars in their respective fields would not dare to become an emperor, let alone a young supervisor who only manages craftsmen? !
No matter how you hear it, it is not a good word...
Yu Wenjian was so frightened that he stood up quickly, bowed his hands to the ground, and said in panic: "Your Majesty has defeated this old minister. How can this veteran be so virtuous and capable that he dares to teach your Majesty?"
His Majesty Li Er smiled faintly, holding the teacup in his hand, and said casually: "What did you say, uncle? You are my father's playmate and my elder. You have watched me grow up since you were a child, and you have a deep affection for me. Fang Jun, on the other hand, although He is my son-in-law, but his status should be that of an official of the imperial court... Therefore, as long as my uncle is reasonable, I will naturally do anything."
Princess Changle, who was quietly pouring tea and water at the side, pursed her lips slightly and almost laughed out loud. What her father said... was so good!
Yu Wenjian is a mature man and has spent his whole life in officialdom. Why can't he understand the implication of His Majesty Li Er's words?
He was just an elder, and the emperor was discussing human relations with him; while Fang Jun was a minister, and the discussion was about government affairs... How could Yu Wenjian not understand the meaning here?
His old face was red. Yu Wenjian knew that His Majesty was already angry, so he saluted tremblingly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being reckless... I am feeling a little unwell, and the Young Mansion Superintendent is busy with official duties. Please allow me to report my illness and receive treatment in the mansion. It’s just that the Young Master is responsible for many miscellaneous tasks, and if there is no one in charge, he may be in chaos. Therefore, I sincerely request Your Majesty to choose someone who can lead the Young Master. The veteran minister is willing to abdicate in favor of a talented person and retire in office..."
He finally understood it!
The emperor's love for Fang Jun's stick is unparalleled, and he can turn a deaf ear to and turn a blind eye to such bad things as the Shaofu Supervisor and other imperial yamen and dogs. So how can there be any reason for the huge humiliation he suffered?
Instead of being ridiculed and ridiculed by officials in the future, it is better to retire as soon as possible and continue to receive the emperor's favor, so that the descendants can benefit...
However, as soon as he said these words, he saw His Majesty the Emperor's face suddenly gloomy in front of him, his eyes flashed with brilliance, and he said in a deep voice: "Yuwen Jianzheng, what do you mean by this?! The thing is that Fang Jun is wrong. He should not insult you with such despicable words. I have already asked you how you plan to deal with it. Aren't you still dissatisfied? Instead, you have many reasons to ask for an official position. Could it be that you are harboring feelings for me? Are you resentful and angry, thinking that I am partial to Fang Jun and that the rewards and punishments are unfair?"
Has Yu Wenjian ever seen His Majesty so angry? He was so frightened that he knelt down in front of His Majesty Li Er for the rest of his life...
He was over sixty years old and had just held a low-level official position as a young man's supervisor. He had little talent and little virtue, and was simply spineless. How could he dare to confront His Majesty Li Er?
"I don't dare... My loyalty to Your Majesty can be seen from the sun and the moon. How dare I show any disrespect? Your Majesty, please calm down. Just now I was just talking nonsense. You should just think that I farted. I will take it back." That’s it…”
Yu Wenjian looked panicked and fell to the ground to plead guilty.
His Majesty Li Er seems to be kind, but he is ruthless and ruthless. Which of these old people who have experienced the changes in the Xuanwu Sect doesn't know this? Therefore, once His Majesty Li Er was angry, Ma Zhoufangjun and other young officials dared to offend Yan Zhijian. Among the older generation, except for Wei Zheng, a strange man who "sought fame through life and death", who would dare to stroke His Majesty Li Er's beard?
When His Majesty Li Er was angry, everyone was frightened!
His Majesty Li Er snorted, looked indifferent, and said slowly: "I will warn Fang Jun about the lettering, take it down, and impose appropriate punishments. But regarding the craftsmen, everyone should mind their own business. Well, the foundry bureau has just been established, and the investment is huge. Fang Jun is also under great pressure, so he has to find ways to get along with others. As for the so-called "more work for those who are capable, and pay according to work" and other measures, you don't agree with it, just do it on your own. The thing is, why is Fang Jun not allowed to implement it? If Fang Jun's measures are unreasonable, he will naturally abandon them within a few days, but if they are appropriate, what reason is there to refute them? Let the matter be dropped, if uncle I feel unwell and need to go back home to rest and recuperate, but please don’t mention the words of retiring from office in the future. You are my father’s good friend, how can I be so heartless? Just don’t worry.”
Although he was partial to Fang Junzhi's actions, as an emperor, his first thought was not whether the decree was reasonable, but how to balance and stabilize the government. For the implementation of government orders, the world must first be smooth, otherwise no matter how good the government order is, it will not have the intended effect.
Everything must be based on stability, and the emperor's highest achievement is to maintain a balance between the various forces as always.
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was extremely talented and splendid. It was precisely because he did not understand the way of balance that the forces in the DPRK and China parted ways, leading to wars everywhere in the world and ruining the Sui Dynasty...
Balance is the way to go!
Yu Wenjian secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was beaten by His Majesty, he still got a promise. Knowing that His Majesty would not target him, how could he dare to stay here anymore?
If you say too much, you will be wrong. If those words make His Majesty angry again...
Yu Wenjian hurriedly said: "I understand your Majesty's wishes, so I will be conscientious and diligent in official duties and live up to your Majesty's trust. I retire..."
"Well, go back and take good care of your health. There is no need to rush into the official duties of the Young Master. Your health is more important."
His Majesty Li Er's effectiveness came to light and he gave gentle advice.
"Here..."
Yu Wenjian quickly agreed, took two steps back, then turned around and walked out of the hall.
All the way out of the Tai Chi Palace, Yu Wenjian wiped his forehead. His hands were sweaty, but he had just broken into a cold sweat...
Now that the panic was gone, the anger in his heart gradually filled up again. As long as he thought about the words Fang Jun hung on the entrance of the military department, he had the urge to vomit a mouthful of old blood...
So infuriating!
The most disgusting thing is that His Majesty is so partial to that stick!
Yu Wenjian was not angry at the bottom of his heart. He said to himself that I didn’t dare to trouble Fang Jun anymore. Couldn’t I persuade others to do it? The benefits of being a craftsman were not just his own. On the contrary, as the supervisor of the Young Mansion, he only had a small stake, but the bulk of it was taken away by those aristocratic families...
If Fang Jun is allowed to continue like this, even if the Ordnance Supervisor and the Young Mansion Superintendent remain tough on the craftsmen, they can still expect that the craftsmen will be passive and sabotage. They can't all be killed, right?
If the craftsmen slow down their work, their profits will inevitably be reduced. He doesn't believe that those wealthy families can still sit still...
Thinking of this, Yu Wenjian turned to the carriage waiting at the door with a calm face and ordered: "Go to the Duke of Song's Mansion!"
