freenovelworld Chapter 453 Appointment
Chapter 453 Appointment
Several senior officials discussed the matter and all agreed that it was feasible.
After all, regardless of the fact that Xiao Tingshan is the Third Prince's man, His Majesty has his own considerations for this decision. What's more, the paper on flood control is indeed very well written, and many people are looking forward to its results.
Moreover, the official position given by Emperor Qianwu was not high. Although Xiao Tingshan was young, he was worthy of it. However, these two positions were both powerful positions. If he did a good job, his future would be limitless.
Therefore, both publicly and privately, no one in the group wanted to offend anyone.
Tutor Wang remained silent to prevent anyone from using him as a shield. Although the essay was good, judging from the reactions of several people, why was he the only one who received it?
It’s not that he thought too much, but as an official in the court, his status was sensitive and he had to be on guard.
Emperor Qianwu glanced at the few people and said in a deep voice: "If that's the case, then let's do it this way."
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Half an hour later, Emperor Qianwu came out of the study in the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the morning court session began.
Xiao Tingshan stood at the back of all the officials, with a gleam in his eyes, and it was obvious that he already knew about the news of the appointment.
He planned in every possible way and finally got a satisfactory result.
No, it even exceeded expectations.
He originally thought that he would be lucky to get the position of Deputy Chief Secretary of the Privy Council and Censor, but he did not expect that His Majesty intended to let him hold both positions.
It seems that Shen Shuyi's cheap little tricks have no effect except delaying some time.
After all, the court is a place where strength is valued. His Majesty has always allowed his subjects to have some small schemes. After all, there are few people in this world who really take the lives of ordinary people seriously, and most people just want to achieve fame and success.
No matter which one, the most important thing is to meet your majesty's expectations.
It seems that no matter how good Shen Shuyi is at understanding people's hearts and calculating, she can hardly figure out the emperor's mind.
On the other side, Mr. Zhao looked normal, but he felt heavy in his heart.
Because the second son had been working hard for many years and had made many friends, the Qingyuan Marquisate was able to get some information from the palace.
Now that the Marquis' Mansion has revived, we naturally know a lot of news.
Before going to court, he had just learned that His Majesty was going to appoint the Prince of Chengguo, and he had mixed feelings.
Although he didn't know what grudge his granddaughter had with the Prince of Chengguo, the Zhao family was well aware that she had always been targeting the Third Prince's faction, especially the Prince of Chengguo.
But now, even if he sent someone to deliver the message, it was too late...
I'm afraid it will be difficult to change your Majesty's mind.
It seems that Shu Yi has miscalculated on this matter. If she were a man and could stand in the court, many things might be much easier.
But unfortunately, she can only stay in her boudoir, how can she make plans?
"If you have something to say, come to court. If not, leave court~!"
Wang Xi's shrill voice rang out beside the emperor. Emperor Qianwu glared at the courtiers and said in a deep voice, "Floods in the south of the Yangtze River have been a problem for many years. The court has repeatedly allocated funds for disaster relief and flood control, but the problem has never been solved. Funding is allocated every year, but floods occur every year. What is the purpose of the Water Conservancy Bureau?"
The emperor's imposing manner was so overwhelming that everyone lowered their heads and dared not say a word.
The official who was called out immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! It is true that it has been raining continuously in the Jiangnan area, and the seawall has burst its banks. Repairing the seawall and dredging the river is not a one-day job. We, your humble servants..."
Before he finished speaking, Emperor Qianwu shouted angrily, "It's not a one-day job? Up to now, we have been working on flood control for several years! How dare you say it's a one-day job?"
The official was sweating profusely and his face turned pale.
Indeed, flood control has been going on for many years, but he has been in office for less than two years and many facts are really ineffective...
Without giving him a chance to speak again, Emperor Qianwu said coldly: "Come here, drag him out, demote him from his original position, and take him to Jiangnan to repair the river!"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me! Your Majesty, please forgive me!!!"
The official was terrified, but he had already been dragged away by the people from the Palace Front Department.
The hall fell silent, and Emperor Qianwu said in a deep voice: "Song Tingshan!"
"I'm here!" Song Tingshan stepped forward and bowed in response.
When Duke Chengguo heard his son's name being mentioned, he couldn't help but frown.
Emperor Qianwu said: "Since you can write "On Water Control", I will send you to Jiangnan to supervise water conservancy. Do you have confidence?"
Xiao Tingshan said in a deep voice: "I will do my best, but I dare not be too arrogant. The terrain in the Jiangnan area is complicated and the situation in different places is different. I am afraid that it will take some time for me to investigate the situation in various places in detail first!"
Someone from Xiao Yuncheng's faction stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, what Lord Song said is true. Lord Song is young, and it may be difficult for him to take on this important task if he travels all the way to Jiangnan."
Duke Chengguo seized the opportunity and echoed, "Your Majesty, my son is still inexperienced. I am afraid that he is just talking nonsense. If he misses the opportunity to control the flood and causes a disaster, how can we be worthy of the people in the south of the Yangtze River!"
Xiao Tingshan's eyes darkened. After being stabbed in the back by his own father, he felt a blockage in his chest and could not calm down.
Xiao Heyu's people said, "I think that Prince Song is a man of words and deeds. Many people have boasted before, but what happened in the end? It's still a mess!"
Another person seconded the proposal: "I think it is feasible. Water control requires a long time of effort. Having someone like Lord Song to inspect can speed up the process..."
Because many people had already received information about it, this matter did not cause too heated discussion.
Emperor Qianwu said in a deep voice: "Appoint Song Tingshan as the deputy chief secretary of the Privy Council and concurrently the censor of Jiangnan!"
"Sir, obey the order!"
Seeing that the matter was a done deal, Song Tingshan spoke in a deep voice, feeling slightly relieved. Although he was still pale, he seemed to have more strength to speak.
Xiao Heyu remained silent throughout the whole process, his expression showing no emotion, but he was still quite satisfied in his heart.
Emperor Qianwu said in a deep voice: "Zhang Chen will be transferred to the Capital Water Conservancy Bureau to cooperate with Qian Xing, Zhou Maoyan and Song Tingshan to build water conservancy projects in the south of the Yangtze River."
"The minister obeys the order."
"The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works should come up with a charter as soon as possible, make a budget for allocating silver, and be prepared to open warehouses to release grain and provide relief to the victims."
"Yes."
"The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel have begun preparations for the next autumn imperial examination."
"Yes."
Emperor Qianwu issued a series of decrees in a deep voice. He had just returned from the autumn hunt. Although the emperor had been handling government affairs during the hunt, there were still some things he had to bring to the palace.
The morning court lasted for a whole hour. In addition to the three major events of flood, disaster relief, and imperial examinations, the most recent one was the arrangements for the year-end.
Xiao Tingshan didn't say anything else. After all, sometimes one can't be too much in the spotlight. Now that he has just taken office, he must keep a low profile.
However, Xiao Tingshan has already calculated the merits he can accumulate this time. Most people in Jiangnan are Xiao Heyu's people, so he will feel at home in Jiangnan.
By then, if he can make contributions to flood control, he will be promoted.
Thinking of this, Xiao Tingshan couldn't help but look up at Lord Xie, who had not spoken today.
I don’t know what Mr. Xie is thinking at the moment.
Just then, a young eunuch hurriedly said something in Wang Xi's ear.
Wang Xi's face changed and he subconsciously looked at Xiao Tingshan below the stage, seeming to be hesitant to speak in front of the emperor.
Emperor Qianwu said in a deep voice: "Wang Xi."
Wang Xi immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the guards came to report that a couple hanged themselves in front of Xihua Gate!"