Xiao Yuchen said, "Because this is a new industry, it needs more supervision and correct guidance from the court."
"I object! In a field with an uncertain future, the court is investing too much money and energy!" The prince took a step forward.
At such a young age, he was actually quite aggressive.
The ministers standing in front secretly sighed... They are indeed father and son!
When they faced Xiao Yuchen, they still felt timid and fearful in their hearts.
Look at the little prince again - a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers! Dare to glare at Xiao Yuchen!
Xiao Yuchen chuckled, "You object?
"I appoint Ban Xia, a female official, as the Director of Shipping to coordinate and manage all shipping matters.
"Preparations for the construction of the Dagu Shipyard will begin from now on..."
"My son objects!" The prince said again, "Panxia is a woman, this shipping is a new matter, there is no old law to follow, everything starts from scratch.
"It's time to appoint an experienced and calm man as the chief minister."
Xiao Yuchen looked at the prince and said, "Because this is a new matter, we need someone who is not trapped by the framework and who dares to think and act.
"Those who follow the old ways, let them stay where they are."
The father and son each insisted on their own opinions and refused to give in to each other.
But those ministers who originally wanted to oppose suddenly felt... an arrow in their knees?
Why does it sound like the emperor is criticizing the prince... but instead seems to be criticizing them and mocking them?
In the end, the prince couldn't compete with his father, but he refused to give up easily. "Since my father has already considered it, I would like to recommend someone to be a young minister to assist in shipbuilding and shipping affairs!"
Xiao Yuchen said: "Speak."
The prince said: "Lu Ming is from Zhongshushe."
When the ministers heard this...hehe, isn't this the Grand Tutor's grandson, from the East Palace!
It's really a power struggle.
Xiao Yuchen was silent for a moment, "You can recommend talents. If Lu Ming is appointed as Shaoqing, the East Palace should also use part of the money to prepare for the construction of the Dagu Shipyard, right?"
The courtiers were slightly surprised when they heard this...
The emperor is so cunning!
As a father, he cheated his son out of his money!
It seems that the prince objected at first, and now he has arranged for his people to be transported by sea... which has angered the emperor.
It would be better for them to say less!
The prince's face was tense, "What my father said is that... I am willing to allocate part of the East Palace's finances.
"But shipping was proposed by my mother, and my father also appointed a female official as chief minister. So the salary of the shipping department and the money for the shipyard are allocated from the national treasury?
"Or should it come from the harem's finances?"
Oh, the ministers wanted to laugh while watching the fun.
The emperor tricked the prince, and the prince was not to be outdone.
If the emperor says that all funds will be allocated from the treasury, the prince can immediately call on his ministers to stand with him in a united front and dissuade the emperor.
If the emperor said that the harem would allocate funds... the prince would probably turn his face and complain to the empress, saying that the emperor had cheated her.
The courtiers folded their hands and watched the father and son "quarrel" with relish.
It turns out that it is much more interesting to watch the emperor and the prince fight than to fight on their own.
"The imperial court will provide half, and the East Palace and Harem will provide the other half, so it's just right." Xiao Yuchen said.
The prince wants to say more.
Xiao Yuchen waved his hand and said, "That's it. The senior minister Banxia and the young minister Lu Ming are ready to take office."
"Retreat!"
The ministers haven’t seen enough yet! The emperor actually resigned from the court!
Wen Jin in the harem was also paying attention to this matter all the time.
She originally wanted to go to the front palace and wait there, so that she could hear the first-hand news.
But she looked at her belly...
I'm just afraid that if she goes there, she won't be able to help but "cheat" and go see it in person.
If the little one in her belly doesn't cooperate and lets her "appear" in the court hall, then her identity as the "Demon Queen" will no longer be hidden.
Think about it or forget it, Wen Jin is in the harem, listening to the news from the young eunuchs.
"The emperor and the prince are quarreling! The quarrel is so fierce! The ministers dare not interrupt..."
Wen Jin was a little nervous when he heard this.
But she remembered that she heard Xiao Yuchen ask Yu'er in the imperial study room yesterday.
She comforted herself again...believe them.
The family has gone through so many hardships together, so many life and death moments.
Why is it that now, when everything is getting better, his family is falling out?
"The Emperor appointed Ban Xia as the Director of Shipping..."
"The Grand Tutor's grandson, Lu Ming, has become the Young Minister... and will take office soon!"
When Wen Jin heard this, he was completely relieved...
"Oh, the father and son performed a double act."
The ministers were not at a loss either and could watch a play for free!
And I watched it from the "stage".
The ministers who had just watched the play walked out of the court hall at this time. Some of them clicked their tongues and thought about it, having already come to think about it.
Others gathered around Prime Minister Cai and chattered questions.
"The prince is still young. Is this father-son dispute starting so early? Is it good for the court?"
"I heard from the Taiyuan Hospital that the Queen is giving birth to a girl?"
"The emperor has been refusing to replenish his harem, and even the emperor went on hunger strike, but nothing can be cured... Now I see that the emperor has gained a lot of weight."
"In the future, when the prince gets older and there are no other princes to act as a buffer... will the father and son fight more fiercely?"
Cai Xiang suddenly stopped and laughed, "When you look at things, do you only look at the process and not the results?"
The minister who asked him was slightly startled.
"It's really stupid!" Cai Xiangxiang said with a smile, "Don't be attracted by the excitement of the process. Seeing the father and son quarreling fiercely, how can we know that they are not arguing in front of us, but secretly they are a kind father and a filial son?"
Some ministers nodded in understanding.
Some people bowed their hands to Prime Minister Cai, "Please give me some advice from Prime Minister Cai!"
Cai Xiang smiled and said, "Look at the result. Are the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince happy?"
Some ministers looked at each other in confusion, "It's obvious that the prince has made compromises and concessions!"
Cai Xiang wanted to roll his eyes, but he thought it was indecent and inconsistent with his identity, so he held back.
"Then think about it again, if the prince doesn't jump out and sing the opposite, how can the ministers in the court not come out to argue with the emperor?"
Everyone nodded after hearing this, "I must advise the emperor!"
"If the minister and the emperor start a fight, going back and forth, how many rounds will it take? By the time the fight is over, several months will have passed."
"The father and son asked the courtiers to watch the excitement. It seemed like they were having a fierce quarrel... but in fact, the matter was finalized in one round at the court meeting!"
"There are still some people who haven't come back to their senses yet! How much time and energy did he save?"
Cai Xiang clicked his tongue twice, shook his head, and went to do his errands.
In fact, Prime Minister Cai didn't say anything. There was a problem, and he didn't think about it.
Sail far and conquer the sea... Although Daliang did not have the ability or financial resources to make this attempt before.
Not only Daliang, but also other countries in Tianlong Continent do not have this ability.
But if you look at it from a higher perspective, if this matter can be successful, it will definitely be a beautiful "political achievement."
Why doesn't the emperor give this "political achievement" to the prince, or keep it to himself?
Why must it be made clear? Was it the Queen’s idea?
