"Is the news accurate?"
In Censor Jian Wenmin's mansion, the doors and windows in the main hall were closed. Except for the three people who were discussing matters, there was not a single servant waiting around.
"It's absolutely true. Feng Shangshu ordered me to draw the drawings of the factory. The young master has already nodded, and the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry have already started work!"
A middle-aged man in Tsing Yi nodded firmly.
He is Xiazheng, a foreigner from the Ministry of Industry, with a low official position. He is a distant relative of Jian Wenmin, so he helps keep an eye on Ying Feiyu.
With his official position, he would not have access to the prince at all.
But what a coincidence, Feng Quji actually gave him the drawings of the steam engine factory to complete!
After careful attention, I discovered that this factory was not built under the order of the imperial court at all, but was the private property of the young master!
However, he did not come to report immediately. Instead, he waited until the craftsmen started working and then came to report!
"The young master's private property was made by the Ministry of Industry. Isn't this a public weapon for private use?"
Lu Wan, who was sitting on the other side, said with a happy face.
"Isn't that what you said! Feng Shangshu has been cautious all his life, but he didn't expect that he would do such a stupid thing when he is old, and let that kid do it. Once His Majesty takes the blame, this old guy will definitely be punished!"
Xia Zheng nodded happily.
"Isn't that good? If the old guy goes down, why don't you young ones come up? At least he will be promoted to one level!"
Lu Wan raised his hands on the spot and congratulated Xia Zheng.
"Haha! Regardless of whether he will be promoted or not, I just can't stand the arrogance of that boy!"
Xia Zheng smiled and waved his hand.
He's not stupid either. How could he do something that offends others so easily?
Haven't you taken a fancy to the benefits?
During this period, Gongzi Fan and Jian Wenmin had been very close to each other. Anyone who was interested could tell that the two of them were hooked up!
It just so happened that through this matter, an old guy from the top could be eliminated and he could be promoted accordingly.
Although you can't skip a grade, if you take one step at a time, you can be promoted to Minister just around the corner!
"Haha, okay! Tomorrow we will report to Your Majesty together. As long as the young master is punished by Your Majesty, the Cui family will give us a large sum of money. The prince will also look at us with admiration. It is also possible to be promoted to an official position. !”
Jian Wenmin, who was sitting at the front, slapped his thigh happily and said to Lu Wan and Xia Zheng below.
"good!"
Luwan nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.
Having been implicated by Li Si and others before, his current official position is at the bottom.
If this thing comes to pass, not only will he get money, but he will also gain the favor of Gongzi Fan. Maybe with his support, his official position can be promoted further.
I have offended the young master before, but now I can get along with another young master, which can be regarded as a supporter!
…
In the morning of the next day, Jian Wenmin and others patiently waited for the reports from other ministers.
When the morning court came to an end and Ying Zheng was about to leave the court if nothing happened, he stepped out of the queue and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
"Oh? What's the matter?"
Seeing him coming out of the queue, Ying Zheng suddenly showed an impatient expression.
In Xiao Zhengtai's words before, they are a bunch of trolls!
I don't do anything serious all day long, but I just find fault with myself. I'm either complaining about this or that. It's very annoying!
There is no way, this is a rule passed down from past dynasties, allowing them to supervise ministers and the emperor. Even with the reform, the position of censor has not been banned!
"I want to impeach the young master for using public weapons for personal use!"
Jian Wenmin said sternly, her voice resounding throughout the hall.
“Who to impeach?”
Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't hear clearly, with a suspicious look on his face.
After hearing these words, other ministers immediately focused their attention on Jian Wenmin!
This old guy is really restless. His Majesty and the young master did not pursue the matter twice before, but this time he directly said the word impeachment!
"yawn……"
Ying Feiyu, who thought he was about to end his morning session, was sitting on a chair and yawning. After hearing these words, the arms he had just stretched stopped in mid-air.
Feng Quji said before that he was worried that someone would impeach him, but he didn't expect that this old guy was right!
"I want to impeach the young master for using public weapons for personal use!"
Faced with Ying Zheng's doubts, Jian Wenmin repeated it again.
"Pfft..."
After hearing this, the other ministers just looked sarcastic, while Feng Quji laughed directly, with an obvious expression of gloating on his face.
"Private use of public utensils? Then tell me, how can public utensils be used privately?"
Ying Zheng asked like he was going through the motions, but his eyes were not on him at all, but looking through the memorials he had presented before.
If you finish reviewing these memorials as soon as possible, you can go out for a walk earlier!
I heard that this guy has researched another steam engine and is mass-producing it!
"The Ministry of Industry is one of the six ministries of the imperial court and is in charge of the engineering construction of our country. However, the young master actually asked the Ministry of Industry to build factories for his own selfish interests, delaying the progress of our country's projects and affecting the livelihood of the people. I hope your majesty will punish you severely!"
Jian Wenmin's sharp words directly linked this matter to people's livelihood.
When Ying Zheng unified the six countries, he was most concerned about the livelihood of the people, because only when the people live and work in peace and contentment can the country be stable!
That's why he brought these out to make Ying Zheng pay attention!
"Oh? Is this happening?"
Ying Zheng briefly glanced at Jian Wenmin, who was impeaching him in the palace, and then continued to look at the memorial in his hand.
"It's absolutely true! The drawings of its factory were drawn by Lang Xiazheng, a member of the Ministry of Industry. You can go to the palace to testify!"
Jian Wenmin glanced at Xia Zheng, who immediately stepped out, cupped his hands and said: "I can testify that the young master did ask the Ministry of Industry to build a factory for him. The drawings were indeed drawn by the official, and Feng Shangshu personally ordered them. The command!"
"Your Majesty, the young master took advantage of his status as a prince to harm the interests of the imperial court. I hope your Majesty will punish him severely!"
Lu Wan has been waiting for this moment since he came to court, and he has even thought about the words for impeachment.
"Hmph!"
Ying Fan snorted quietly.
What excuse does this kid have this time?
After Jian Wenmin sent the news yesterday, he had sent people to the construction site to check it out. They were indeed from the Ministry of Works. There was absolutely no mistake!
In order to build a factory and make a profit, using the imperial craftsmen to do private work, even if the father agreed, those grinding civil servants would not agree!
If what is expected is true, someone will come forward next and support the impeachment of the three of them!
Jian Wenmin also looked expectantly and glanced at the list of civil servants.
However, everyone was staring at the three people above the main hall with burning eyes, showing no intention of standing up and complaining for the imperial court!
This situation really surprised Jian Wenmin.
Logically speaking, it shouldn’t be?
The evidence is conclusive, even if those generals admire Xiao Zhengtai for his skill in leading troops and are unwilling to impeach him.
But shouldn’t no one among the civil servants say anything?
what's the situation?
