Having said this, Mrs. Cai leaned into Huang Qiong's arms again. But he held back. Huang Qiong listened to his words and thought, but he did not forget the hands that were doing evil everywhere. Then he continued: "Master, please be honest. I have a body, and I can't serve you. If I draw out my anger, won't you be the one who suffers? I really don't know why you care so little about it."
"Those women around you are not like this. They are either touching or holding you and gnawing at you all day long. Why don't any of them have enough? They are just two pieces of meat. Why are they worthy of being so rare for you? I really don't know. When you led the army to fight, did you also carry two of these things with you? Just hold them in your hands when you have nothing to do. If you want them, I will go find Qianhong and the others."
Cai was really helpless about Huang Qiong's hand that kept doing evil, taking it off here and then coming up again. It wasn't until Huang Qiong rolled her eyes that she finally became honest for a while and then continued: "Actually, I feel that you are so anxious and even in a dilemma today, and it's not just for the Chu family. A Chu family is a killer. It’s okay, it’s not that important to you.”
"You have always been decisive in killing, and you are not the kind of person who is constantly decisive. If you have killed a second-grade Jiedu envoy, how can you really be in such trouble because of a businessman? In fact, the anxiety in your heart at this time is probably more It's because of those officials, big and small, who were implicated in this matter. And the Chu family in Chang'an City used to be known as a powerful and wealthy man, known as half of the sky in Xijing City."
"The Chu family is rich, so it is natural that they can communicate with the gods. Although the four remaining tribes in Chang'an City do not have much real power, they still manage all the power in Shaanxi and Longyou Road. In addition, the Yushitai, Hanlin Academy, Six Temples and Nine Ministers There are many other yamen, ranging from Shaanxi Road to the Three Envoys, Xuezheng, and Yushi, and down to Wannian and Chang'an counties under Chang'an Prefecture. I am afraid that at least half of these officials, large and small, will be involved."
"Without the protection of those officials, no matter how rich the Chu family was, how could they have such unimpeded access to Xijing City? So many officials are involved. It is impossible to kill them all, but if you want to let them go, you can't Somewhat unwilling. You are a person who can tolerate anything, but there is one thing that you cannot tolerate. That is corruption and bending the law. And among the two, the one you hate more is bending the law for personal gain."
Listening to Cai's perfectly analyzed words, Huang Qiong felt that he had underestimated the woman in his arms. And compared to Dong Qianhong, who is mostly making small calculations, she is the real great wisdom, taking a longer-term view, and looking at things even more comprehensively than herself. After all, we are from a wealthy family and have been the daughter-in-law of an official family for so many years.
After all, his vision is much stronger than that of ordinary people. At this time, Huang Qiong was more interested in Cai. Huang Qiong asked with a smile: "So Sister Cai, what do you think I should do? As you said, it is impossible to kill all these officials. But I don't want to let go of those who are corrupt and bend the law. You said That's right, I hate favoritism and bending the law more than I hate corruption."
Huang Qiong asked in return. Cai hesitated for a moment and then said: "How to deal with this matter has already involved so many officials, which means that it involves government affairs, and I am not a woman who can participate in it. How to deal with these officials, this decision I still need you to do it. You are the prince of the current dynasty, and you handle all the major events in the world. If I get involved, I will become a harem official."
"I, a woman, shouldn't be the one to ask about such major events in the world. What's more, if I start this, what will Qianhong do? Whether it's to please you or for some other purpose. But she already cares about these things. , somewhat enthusiastic. If you start from me, how can she hold her temper? Not to mention the ancestral family methods of the Qi Dynasty, this custom alone cannot be started by me. "
After thinking about it, Cai continued: "Since ancient times, how many people who interfered with politics in the harem ended well? In the former Tang Dynasty, there was even a female emperor who came to the court, and she almost completely ruined the empire of the former Tang Dynasty. Master, this matter is really not mine. I should have intervened, and this trend should not have started from me. Even if I say a word in this regard, even if it is inadvertently. But once it comes to government affairs, it is the harem that interferes with politics."
Huang Qiong was stunned by Cai's words. To be honest, there are many women around Huang Qiong, and there are not a few smart women. If nothing else, Duan Jin can be said to be a master among masters, both in terms of his intelligence and his familiarity with the world's government affairs. If you are really determined and play the trick, your methods will definitely not be worse than those of veterans in the DPRK.
Therefore, although Huang Qiong dotes on every woman around him, there is an iron rule that no one is allowed to touch, that is, no one is allowed to touch his government affairs. Especially after he began to supervise the country's governance, he repeatedly emphasized that he was not allowed to collude with officials outside the palace or interfere in government affairs. The women around him also knew where Huang Qiong's bottom line was, so they never touched it.
I just raised some temper today and asked Cai about it. But he didn't expect Cai to speak so rationally. And he clearly knows what things he can participate in and what things he cannot participate in, and he has a good grasp of his own bottom line. Huang Qiong respects Cai a lot. However, when it comes to this, Huang Qiong wants to hear Cai's true thoughts on this matter.
After Huang Qiong repeatedly asked, Cai said calmly: "Actually, how to deal with this matter is actually very simple. The method is to focus on the big ones and let go of the small ones. Those involved in the main officials must be dealt with. Failure to deal with these officials will not be enough to quell the public anger in Chang'an City. It will not be enough to form an effective deterrent to other officials who have similar ideas."
"Now only one Chu family has fallen, but if these officials don't deal with it, they will bring up another Chu family. People say that killing the chicken scares the monkey. In fact, in this matter, I think what should be done is to kill the monkey. Horrible chicken. If you want to refresh the official system, you still have to pick two tigers to deal with, especially in Chang'an Prefecture and Wannian County. You still have to kill a few officials who have accepted money from the Chu family to harm the people."
"As for other officials who are not deeply involved, you can let it go. As for other matters, don't worry too much about other aspects. You'd better start with those officials who received money to cover up for the fifth master Chu. In this way, the scope of involvement is smaller. In fact, I think those censors in the censorship should also deal with it. What does the censor do? To inspect the governance of the world."
"Nowadays, the officialdom in the world has been corrupted to such an extent. It is true that the emperor should bear some responsibility, but the blame cannot be entirely placed on the emperor. The censors in the Yushitai, who receive the salary of the court, should share the worries of the monarch. The censors should share the worries of the monarch. The duty of the historian is to impeach, inspect officials, and reform the administration of officials. There is so much dirt hidden in Xijing City, and a family of merchants can be so tyrannical."
"Having done so many bad things, not only did they not receive any punishment, they even said such arrogant words. If these censors had just performed their duties, they would not have reached the point where they are today. So I said to refresh the officialdom, First of all, we should start with the supervision of officials. Now this situation has become irreversible. I understand that you want to rectify the administration of officials. But governing a big country is like cooking a small dish. This matter needs to be carefully planned and done slowly, and must not be impatient. Too much. If you act too hastily, it can easily cause a big mess.”
"Today's Great Qi Dynasty really can't stand the trouble. Although I am not a court official, and I don't know the affairs of the court. But I know that stability is more beneficial to you now. The more stable it is, the better it will lay a solid foundation for you. . Your biggest shortcoming is that you have been out of the palace for too short a time, and now you are too dependent on the emperor. Therefore, stability is beneficial to you. Chaos is more beneficial to some people with bad intentions."
Cai's answer was a revelation to Huang Qiong. What I had never figured out before, after hearing what Cai said, I suddenly felt enlightened. Indeed, he may not really want to deal with all those officials. Just as Mr. Cai said, he can completely let go of the big ones. First, grasp what you hate most and deal with a group of people.
First, purge a group of people and deter certain officials who have been reaching out or trying to reach out. Then, other things gradually became known. Governing a big country is like cooking a small one, and rectifying the affairs of officials cannot be accomplished overnight, and it cannot be done at any time. On one point, Chua is right. That is, I can definitely deal with a group of supervisory officials who do nothing through this matter.
The big and small censors in the Yushitai have indeed reached the point where they can't do anything without rectification. As for other officials, it is still like what Cai said: "Catch the big ones and let go the small ones." Kill the tiger first, and take care of the remaining pawns slowly. The food tastes better when simmered slowly, right? If you just stir-fry over high heat, it's easy to burn a plate of vegetables. Governing a big country is like cooking small dishes, which cannot be rushed.
Huang Qiong, who was enlightened after solving the problem in his mind, couldn't help but hug Ms. Cai and kiss her hard several times. This woman's vision was indeed unusual, not even inferior to Duan Jin's. What makes Huang Qiong even more happy is that Cai can talk to him today and help him come up with some ideas. It shows that there has been a big change in my mind, and now it has completely changed, and now it is all about myself.
However, Huang Qiong, who held this beautiful and charming woman in his arms, kissed her more and more passionately, and stretched his hands to certain places. Fortunately, Mrs. Cai was still calm and grabbed Huang Qiong's hand: "No, I really can't do it now, it will hurt the child. I am already so old, and this child may be the last child in my life. You must not cause any trouble to me."
"If you really want it, I will send someone to find Sister Gu and the others. If you are a little tired of them, didn't Qianhong leave four people for you? I will call them all here for you. . I really can’t do it now, please. My original home is gone, and so are my children. The child in my belly is the last thing I miss in my life."
Hearing Cai's pleading, Huang Qiong did not answer her. Instead, he lay in her arms and calmed down for a long time before raising his head and kissing her mouth: "It's my fault, I'm a little impulsive. I won't invite anyone tonight, I'll be here with you. Also, you Who do you think I am? How can I be the kind of person who likes the new and dislikes the old? Don’t worry, I won’t be bored by any of you."
"Those four women, I have already decided to send them out of the palace after the New Year. Not to mention them, just the Gu family and the others. If they want to leave my side, as long as they have no body, I will Let them go. For women whose hearts are not with me, even if I am reluctant to let them go, I will not force them. What I want is that you all stay with me sincerely. "
