After Li Shui said this, he left with a smile.
At first, everyone around him looked confused, not knowing what Li Shui was talking about.
But as time passed, a strange smile appeared on Li Xin's face.
He understood.
Gradually, Zhou Qingchen also showed a strange smile, and he understood it.
Then, the smile seems to be contagious.
One infected two, two infected four, and more and more spread, and more and more, and finally everyone showed a strange smile to Mr. Qi.
Even Chun Yuyue, an old-fashioned person, had a faint smile on his face.
"What are they laughing at? Are they sick?" Mr. Qi muttered in his heart.
At this time, a young eunuch came out and shouted: "All officials have entered the palace."
So, everyone filed in.
When Mr. Qi walked into the main hall, he suddenly came back to his senses: Did the hunter next to him help him shoot an arrow? This clearly means that the child is not my son's father.
They were indeed laughing at me.
Master Qi suddenly became furious.
However, he did not dare to express his anger. There was no other reason. The child in the pregnant woman's belly was indeed not his son.
Mr. Qi took a deep breath and thought: Bear with it a little longer, bear with it a little longer, I hope they won't pay attention to these things in a few days.
In the political hall, hundreds of officials were sitting at attention.
Things that could be discussed in one hour in the past often take two hours now.
Because since the banished immortal arrived, the world suddenly became very complicated.
In the past, as long as taxes and soldiers were collected, it was basically no big deal.
But things are different now. Now there are a lot of weird and varied things.
What business order, what emerging industries, what coal, what steel.
These courtiers all have big heads and are very annoying.
At first, they were very reluctant to let them go to night school, but now, they have become very active, because only after attending night school can they understand everything that happens in the court.
Otherwise, those people who had just passed the imperial examination talked eloquently and everything they said was true, and His Majesty nodded repeatedly when he heard it.
And they just stood there all day with a blank look on their faces.
This is very embarrassing, and this is also very uneasy. Maybe one day His Majesty will not like them and replace them.
So these courtiers had to be prepared for danger in times of peace and often went to Shangjun's other courtyard to study.
And the most hateful thing is that this guy, Exiled Immortal, actually raised the tuition fees significantly.
This makes families who are already not wealthy even worse. Many courtiers were a little reluctant to leave.
In fact, if they bite the bullet, they can also come up with money. After all, these courtiers are not too poor.
But the key point is that if you really spend those tuition fees, you can't wear the best silk clothes, you can't let eight maids wait on you to sleep, you can't...
In short, there are too many things that cannot be done.
The courtiers were a little reluctant to give up.
Later, Shangjun Villa launched student loans.
The slogan of student loans is very tempting: don’t spend a penny and learn knowledge as good as gold.
This attracted a lot of people, so many courtiers rushed over to join in the fun.
According to the craftsmen of Shangjun Villa, you will definitely get a student loan. There are so many benefits. You can study for free, eat for free, and even play for free at Shangjun Villa.
Of course, student loans have to be repaid. But there is not much pressure to repay the money. It can be deducted from the salary every month, and the deduction is not too much.
Many courtiers settled the accounts and felt that this seemed acceptable.
But then, Shangjun Courtyard also mentioned the application conditions. Only extremely poor and elegant courtiers can apply for student loans.
As a result, the vast majority of courtiers are ineligible.
Everyone was very angry and thought that the banished immortal was deliberately playing tricks on others.
But soon, Shangjun Courtyard made new moves.
Shangjun Courtyard thinks that when the tuition fees are already so high, there are still people who can afford to go to school. What does this mean?
This shows that those people are not honest enough, so they have enough money to go to school.
The courtiers were at a loss for a while.
Isn't this... nonsense? You, a Shangjun Courtyard, want to investigate corruption?
Soon, the Jiangjun tabloid and Xianyang Daily began to publish stories about courtiers who successfully applied for student loans.
Those who successfully apply are certified and indeed poor.
The courtiers began to scratch their heads, thinking about how to prove that they were also poor.
In fact, they don't have to deal with banished immortals and just live their own lives.
But I can't help but think that their money really didn't come from the right way, and it can't withstand the investigation at all. As long as one investigation is carried out, the secret will definitely be exposed, and by then...everything will be lost.
However, the opportunity came.
Li Shui launched another donation project to encourage everyone to donate to help the extremely poor people.
Some courtiers had more lively ideas and donated a lot of money with the mentality of giving it a try.
From the rich to the well-off, from the well-to-do to the food and clothing.
Then, they successfully applied for student loans.
Then, they can legitimately prove that they are upright officials, upright officials with clean sleeves.
As a result, courtiers followed suit and donated money.
During this process, they all sighed: You said it was all right, why bother?
Of course, there are also people who refuse to apply for student loans, such as Chun Yuyue.
Mr. Chunyu just stood firm and said, "I'll give it to you as much as you want."
All the officials were envious, but no one dared to say anything.
Who can be as domineering as Chun Yuyue?
After all, Chun Yuyue's money was all earned, while their money was all obtained through corruption.
Forget it, as long as you are an official in the court, you will make money one day, so just be patient.
The courtiers could only console themselves in this way.
Although the banishment to immortality was cruel, it didn't matter. After all, the salary given by the court was a lot.
What's more, when you are an official in the court, you are the first to know the government's decrees. After knowing these decrees, you can do everything to your advantage when doing business.
Which of these current courtiers is not involved in some business?
Since merchants ruled the country, you would be embarrassed to go out and say hello to people unless you do some business.
Maybe in the future, by saving like this, I can restore my family fortune.
At least the money is clean and I can sleep peacefully in the future.
The only thing that made me feel unhappy was that the people were overwhelmingly grateful to the imperial court and the banished immortal.
After all, under the arrangement of the imperial court, Shangjun Courtyard has distributed donations to those extremely poor people.
As a result, the common people were all grateful, but not many of the courtiers who donated money mentioned it.
It is said that this donation is not money given directly.
Some are building roads, some are building canals, and some are building trains.
In short, good days are coming for the people.
Good times have indeed come for the people, but the officials do not feel happy because their lives are difficult.
In the past, I just chatted in the court, and then went home to drink and listen to music. My life was very comfortable and peaceful. Live this life happily, normally, and very smoothly.
But now...
There are too many things that need to be done now. When you are in court, you have to worry about financial issues. When you get home, you have to think about whether there are any problems with your government orders.
Because the economy is too complex, often a wrong policy will affect the whole country and cause big chaos.
The officials sighed secretly in their hearts while participating in the discussion in the court hall, each expressing his or her own opinion.
Damn it, the banished immortal actually suggested that your majesty send a small eunuch to record everyone's speeches in the court.
Whose speech is the most useful and works in reality the most times will be given extra points. If someone always talks nonsense and speaks incorrectly, points will be deducted. When selecting people for promotion in the future, scores will also be a reference option.
People with high scores will be promoted first.
Banning the Immortal said that in this way, officials' acceptance of fate can be regulated.
The Qin Dynasty will be able to completely select and appoint talents, and officials will not be randomly appointed because of the likes and dislikes of a certain future king.
In this way, Great Qin will be able to enjoy long-term peace and stability.
And the courtiers all felt...
This...isn't this nonsense?
From now on, do you have to be careful when speaking?
The officials were helpless and had no choice but to stay energetic in court every day. They didn't want to speak because they would make many mistakes if they spoke too much, but they had to speak because they couldn't be promoted if they didn't speak.
In the past, it was still possible to pretend to be deaf and mute and eat nothing, but now... that is absolutely impossible.
In fact, not all courtiers are eager for quick success and fame. But... no matter how indifferent to fame and fortune, you can't just watch those young people get promoted step by step and become your immediate boss, right?
In the past, there were certain rules for promotion in the court. Generally speaking, it was based on seniority.
This way everyone can get by on face.
But now...
Alas, it’s really hard to put it into words.
Being an official is not easy these days. Is there any comfortable place in the world?
Everyone looked at the drowsy Banished Immortal sitting there, and their teeth itched with hatred.
This guy's life is pretty good.
But then I thought about it, the fantastic ideas proposed by Ban Xian were enough to keep him on the credit book for a lifetime. Others really couldn't achieve it.
If you don't accept this point, you can only admit defeat.
After the courtiers finished discussing the major policies, Li Shui stood up slowly and said, "Your Majesty, I have my own agenda."
All the courtiers were refreshed, and they had a feeling: something good was about to happen.
From Li Shui's voice just now, the courtiers felt that this guy was going to fire again, and they didn't know who this shot was going to hit.
It's not just about hitting them.
Working so conscientiously every day is really hard work. If you can see the banished immortal fighting with others, it is equivalent to an entertainment project. You can relax your body and mind, why not?
As a result, many people looked at Banished Immortal with a smile.
As for Mr. Qi, he was also very pleased.
Okay, okay, this Sophora Millet is finally going to stir up trouble again. That's fine. With him causing trouble in front, he can attract everyone's attention.
In this way, no one will notice what happened to my Qi family.
Go back and give birth to the child secretly and raise it secretly, and my family will have a heir.
Thinking of this, Mr. Qi couldn't help but think of his daughter-in-law's graceful figure... Alas, it was all caused by the fairy tea. This thing makes people confused and obsessed.
Master Qi shook his head, feeling even more contemptuous of the banished immortal.
But... apart from his disdain, he also wanted to see that woman. I even feel a little impatient to go to court...
Ying Zheng looked at Li Shui and said helplessly: "What's wrong with you?"
Although the voice sounded disgusted, it had a hint of endearment.
Li Shui coughed dryly and said, "Your Majesty, I want to sue the Yali Daily, which has been very popular in the market recently."
When the courtiers heard this, they immediately started talking.
Mr. Qi's heart tightened even more: Yali Daily? that is not……
Ying Zheng said calmly: "Is it necessary to sue Yali Daily in court?"
Many court officials said: "Yes, wouldn't it be enough to go to the Internal Affairs Bureau for such a matter?"
Li Shui turned to look at Zhao Teng, gave him an ambiguous smile, and then said to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, everyone knows now that I am friends with the court."
"If there is an internal history to try this case, I'm afraid the people will think too much."
Zhao Teng: "..."
He stood up and said sternly: "Your Majesty, I dare to swear that I have absolutely no personal relationship with the banished immortal. Any talk of close friends is all nonsense."
Li Shui nodded and said seriously: "Yes, talking about close friends is all nonsense."
Then he gave Zhao Teng a look that said, "I understand, and I will cooperate seriously."
Zhao Teng almost went crazy.
After Li Shui's interpretation, the justification just now became obvious.
Ying Zheng naturally knew what the inside story was, and he said calmly: "I believe in the Neishi Mansion."
Li Shui coughed dryly and said, "I also believe in the Nei Shifu. Mr. Zhao is a person who handles matters impartially and is respected by others. But..."
Ying Zheng frowned and asked, "But what?"
Li Shui said: "But... this case is too big, and the Internal Affairs Bureau cannot try it."
Zhao Teng was furious. What happened to Huaiguzi? Are you at odds with yourself? Is this a mad dog? I didn't look for him or provoke him, so why did I find trouble all day long?
Zhao Teng gritted his teeth and said: "Can't the Internal Affairs Bureau review a small Yali Daily? The banished immortal looks down on Yali Daily too much."
Li Shui said: "Yali Daily looks like a newspaper on the surface, but actually... it has many investors. Many of these investors include high-ranking officials from the DPRK and China."
Master Qi's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly had a bad premonition.
Li Shui was still talking there: "It is said that these senior officials bought shares in Yali Daily, and then distributed dividends and obtained income."
"In this case, if the Internal Affairs Bureau interrogates Yali Daily, will these senior officials interfere with it? Will they do harm secretly? Although they would definitely not dare to do so on the surface, but secretly... I am really worried about it. .”
Ying Zheng sat upright and seemed to realize the seriousness of the matter.
He asked Li Shui: "Who has invested in Yali Daily?"
Li Shui said: "This... still needs to be investigated by the Internal Affairs Bureau."
Zhao Teng: "..."
Damn it, am I capable of doing this kind of tiring work again?
