Liu Changqing was not walking alone this time. He was walking with Zhang Jingrui. He said a little embarrassedly: "I just came up to you. Thank you Brother Zhang for the rescue."
"Brother Liu's words are serious, I'm just considering state affairs." Zhang Jingrui did not ask for favors because of this, and said sternly: "Kingto Prefecture is the capital of Chang'an and the capital of the world. If there are no people like Brother Liu sitting in charge, it will become a court official. Fighting for power and gain.”
This position is indeed too important. It requires a minister who is not afraid of power and is upright.
This is probably the reason why Xiao Yuan never thought of removing Liu Changqing from the Kyoto Prefecture, no matter how many impeachments were made.
"Brother Zhang, do you think officials like Liao Zhenghui, who are corrupt and do not take government orders seriously, should be killed?" Liu Changqing asked.
"Of course, punishing one person will make a hundred people right, killing one person will make a thousand people safe. There is nothing wrong with what Brother Liu said."
After Zhang Jingrui finished speaking, he was silent for a moment, and then said: "It's just that sometimes, things don't have to go straight up, or you can make progress in a roundabout way. It's not that you don't understand the truth that it's easy to break through hard things. I've told you these things before, but you I never cared about it.”
"Humph, a gentleman is upright and immune to all evil, so why should I be afraid?" Liu Changqing said.
Zhang Jingrui shook his head secretly. He knew that whenever he discussed this kind of issue with Liu Changqing, nothing would come of it. The latter had such a character, and also had something he insisted on and a rare character.
The two continued to chat as they walked. Zhang Jingrui was honest. He was not as tough on everything as Liu Changqing. Instead, he paid attention to methods. For example, if certain national policies were wrong and Xiao Yuan was furious, Liu Changqing would still do it. Zhang Jingrui would not insist on admonishing to the end, regardless of his life. At this time, he would definitely avoid the emperor's attack and then look for a more appropriate opportunity to speak.
This is the difference between two good ministers.
Zhang Jingrui said: "Brother Liu's point is that he is not afraid of slanting shadows when he is upright, but a gentleman is not afraid of tigers, but only the mouth of a greedy husband."
"A gentleman cannot do anything to endanger others' safety."
Liu Changqing said this. Just as Zhang Jingrui was about to say something else, a palace attendant quickly walked over. He first saluted the two of them and then said: "Zhang Shangshu, Your Majesty invites you."
"Okay, I understand." Zhang Jingrui responded, and then said to Liu Changqing: "When I have free time, I will make tea and debate with Brother Liu before I say goodbye."
"Brother Zhang, please." Liu Changqing returned the courtesy.
The two people's debate was not like exchanging blows with the ministers in the court, but quoting scriptures and trying to convince the other party through reasoning.
Palace study.
After Zhang Jingrui came in, he saluted respectfully: "See your majesty."
"I love you." Xiao Yuan put down the brush in his hand and stretched out his hand: "Sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang Jingrui, the dignified minister of the Ministry of Industry, was not pretentious. After he sat down, the attendants had already served tea.
The monarch and his ministers began to chat. Xiao Yuan compiled the memorial, put down his work and said: "Zhang Qing is the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. In your opinion, can we speed up some progress on the official issues across the country?"
Zhang Jingrui said sternly: "Your Majesty's proposal is a major national project. Once the construction starts, it will bring countless gold and silver to the people. Therefore, we must make all preparations. I believe that what your Majesty has decided upon in the meeting is the best. We should use both It will take three years to plan and deploy, and when all preparations are completed, construction will start in the third year.”
"And if you want to cultivate, you must cultivate well, not only in this world, but also to benefit future generations."
If you want to be rich, build roads first. This is definitely no problem. Road traffic is related to people's livelihood and commerce in the world.
But it's hard to say it, hard to do it, and that's true of everything.
Xiao Yuan nodded after listening: "What Zhang Qing said is absolutely true. Official matters do not allow any mistakes. You have to check this matter yourself."
"Yes, the Ministry of Industry has already begun preparations for this matter. I am preparing to send some officials to walk along the highways in all directions to conduct on-the-spot inspections to see what the road conditions are like and the obstacles of mountains and rivers, and then draw up the project Detailed map." Zhang Jingrui said: "I am also going to ask His Majesty for orders to walk along the official road of the Yellow River, which is very important."
Xiao Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly: "As the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, you have resigned, and your political affairs will not be delayed, right?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the Ministry of Industry has nothing important to do recently, just let Han Ju watch over it," Zhang Jingrui said.
He wanted to go down and have a look in person, but Xiao Yuan didn't stop him: "Okay, don't forget to bring more guards when the time comes. I can also send you a team of forbidden troops."
"Your Majesty, you have betrayed me." Zhang Jingrui quickly lowered his body.
Next, the monarch and his ministers had an in-depth conversation about official affairs. This conversation lasted for nearly an hour, including preliminary planning and a series of plans. In Xiao Yuan's words, it was obvious that he regarded this as the basis for the current national affairs. Top priority.
After the discussion was over, when Zhang Jingrui stood up to leave, he also picked up an official document and put it in front of the desk: "Your place is not far from Li Zhengfang. When you go back, please send this transfer order to the Ministry of Personnel."
"No." Zhang Jingrui responded, took the official document with both hands, bowed and left.
In the afternoon, the carriage stopped in front of the Minister's Mansion.
After hearing the news, Li Zhengfang hurried out to welcome him, holding his hands and laughing from a distance: "Brother Jingrui is here, I am sorry for not being able to welcome you from afar."
"Brother Zhengfang, you're so polite. I'm just disturbing you." Zhang Jingrui returned the greeting with the same smile.
Both of them are ministers, second-rank officials in the dynasty, and hold high positions of authority. Naturally, they cannot avoid polite greetings when they meet.
"Brother Jingrui, please take a seat in the house." Li Zhengfang turned sideways and extended his hand.
Zhang Jingrui declined politely: "I don't dare to disturb Brother Zhengfang's work. I came here this time in compliance with His Majesty's oral instructions to deliver this transfer order."
He said handing over the official document.
"Oh?" Li Zhengfang took it, opened it, glanced at it, and said curiously: "What's wrong with this transfer order, Brother Jingrui comes here personally."
"This is not an invitation from His Majesty to talk about official issues across the country. I just dropped him off when I left." Zhang Jingrui said casually.
"I see." Li Zhengfang nodded and said meaningfully: "His Majesty has asked Brother Jingrui to be responsible for the overhaul of the national official system. This is a great achievement that will last forever."
"Brother Zhengfang is serious about his words. I will serve the country and I dare not betray the divine grace." Zhang Jingrui said politely.
Li Zhengfang said no more about this: "Since Brother Jingrui still has official duties to attend to, I won't force him to stay."
"Where is it? Brother Zhengfang takes his leave."
"Walk slowly."
The two separated. At the same time, Liu Yuzhi was meeting with a big businessman in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
For a businessman to be able to talk to the current Prime Minister, it shows his ability and identity. This person is Luo Huai. He was undoubtedly very excited to see the Prime Minister. When he saluted, he bowed to the end. .
This meeting was mainly about the country's business layout in the ghost clan, and Luo Huai represented the civil and commercial side.
