Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 247 Wonderful Conspiracy
The Supreme Emperor sat on the throne. After breathing for a long time, he glared at the Emperor fiercely, and then walked away.

The emperor knelt there in a daze, feeling a chill rising from his body.

Now he has somewhat realized that the head of the Ministry of Etiquette just now seemed to be talking to him, but in fact he was stabbing himself.

This time, the Supreme Emperor, who had some opinions about himself, probably hates himself even more. If he doesn't make trouble, he will really destroy himself.

The other ministers looked at each other and then fell to their knees together.

Does that mean inviting the emperor back to the palace?
The emperor stood up helplessly, but he was so frightened that he almost fell down. Fortunately, Xia Shouzhong caught him in time.

In this way, the monarch and his minister left the Qianqing Gate Hall lonely.

After everyone had left, Jia Rui took four steps with his hands behind his back and left with all the great scholars.

After Jia Rui and others left, the other ministers left in twos and threes.

Among these people, the expressions of others were very solemn, and they didn't know what would happen in the court in the future.

Because today Huo Danfan has brought the conflict between the emperor and the emperor to the fore, and he doesn't know what these two supreme beings will do in the end.

However, there is also one person who feels a little happy about the current situation.

This person is none other than Prince Yizhong.

He is so happy now!The old mama's plan was really powerful. Just like that, the emperor fell into yellow mud and fell into his crotch. He was either shit or shit.

He didn't believe it anymore. The Supreme Emperor was like this and he could still tolerate the emperor. As soon as the emperor was deposed, his chance would come.

Next, just follow the old grandma's plan, teach Jia Rui well on the one hand, and wait silently on the other. As long as the time is right, he will be able to soar into the sky.

Besides, the emperor returned to Yangxin Hall in a very depressed mood.

As soon as he entered the palace gate, he saw an eunuch lying on the ground mopping the floor.

For some reason, the emperor's anger surged up. After that, regardless of Sanqi 21, he kicked the eunuch to the ground and beat him repeatedly.

The beaten eunuch didn't even dare to scream, so he could only grit his teeth and endure it.

Xia Shouzhong next to him didn't dare to stop him. He could only watch his confidant being beaten until his face was bruised and swollen.

After a long time, the emperor was tired of beating and finally stopped breathing heavily.

"Xia Shouzhong, was that guy arranged by you?"

Xia Shouzhong was startled and said quickly: "Long live my lord, no matter how courageous I am, I would not dare to arrange for people to say such nonsense in private in the court."

The emperor gasped and sat on the dragon chair with his head lowered and thought for a while. Although Xia Shouzhong said he was a little greedy, he didn't have the guts to do these things behind his back.

Then it may be Jia Rui. This guy and himself are already incompatible with each other. He arranged for people to cause trouble for him in the court, and it may be possible then.

However, the emperor quickly vetoed it.

Although Jia Rui is now a bachelor and seems to be the chief minister of the cabinet, in fact, all the civil servants in the dynasty look down on Jia Rui.

Everyone else was born in the second rank of Jinshi. You, Jia Rui, didn't even pass the exam. Why are you commanding us?
And Jia Rui achieved his current status because of his trust in the Supreme Emperor. Among the civil servants of the Manchu Dynasty, Jia Rui was a sycophant.

For the sake of their own reputation, even civil servants with some respect would not hook up with Jia Rui.

Of course, there are also some ministers, such as the Minister of Civil Affairs and Shen Wence, who is from Jia Rui. This is known to everyone in the court.

But the courtiers despised these people.

Therefore, this person should not be arranged by Jia Rui.

Finally, the emperor remembered Prince Yizhong who was silent in the court.

When it comes to this matter, who has the greatest interests in the end is probably King Yi Zhong.

As long as the Supreme Emperor thinks that he manipulated this matter, then he is really finished.

After thinking of this, the emperor felt angry and itched his teeth.

But he had nothing to do with Prince Yizhong.

Prince Yizhong seems to have little power, but in fact there are still some people in the court who support him.

In addition, the Supreme Emperor seemed to be very nostalgic, and sent some spies near the Prince Yizhong's palace to take charge of his safety, so that the emperor's men could not get close to Prince Yizhong at all.

If this were not the case, the emperor would have sent spies to kill Prince Yizhong long ago.

After all, this was not the first time that the emperor had done this kind of thing. If Jia Rui hadn't been a good martial artist, he would have been punished in Gansu.

Not to mention that the emperor was so angry that he stamped his feet and beat his chest, but that the Supreme Emperor returned to Longshou Palace and sat in the back hall, sulking alone.

Even the emperor could see things, how could the Supreme Emperor not see it?
However, as the only son of Prince Yoshitaka, the Emperor really didn't have much to do with his grandson.

He regretted it now. He regretted that he should not have brought Prince Yizhong out to fight with the emperor. If he had known what would happen today, he should have let Prince Yizhong live in peace in his mansion for the rest of his life.

"Where is Jerry?"

"Go back to the Emperor, Mr. Jia should be in the cabinet." "Call him over."

Zhao Jin accepted the imperial edict, hurriedly left the hall, and sent a young eunuch to the front cabinet to inform Jia Rui.

At this time, Jia Rui was dealing with the matter of Bowling Marquis Shi Nai in the cabinet!
After all, appointing or removing a water transport governor is not a matter of just a word from the court. There are still some procedures to go through.

Just when things were almost done, all the documents for removing Baoling Hou Shi Nai as Governor of the Dynasty had been written and signed by the three bachelors. They were just waiting for the signature of the Supreme Emperor to be sent to the officials and subordinates?

At this time, a young eunuch entered the cabinet, looked at it first, and then walked quickly to Jia Rui.

"Master Jia, the Supreme Emperor has issued a decree asking you to pay an audience at the Dragon Head Palace."

Jia Rui hurriedly bowed to accept the order, and then took the opportunity to remove Baoling Hou Shi Nai from being the Governor of Water Transport, and quickly followed the young eunuch to the Dragon Head Palace.

After entering the Dragon Head Palace, Jia Rui followed the wall into the back hall and saw the Supreme Emperor walking back and forth in worry in the main hall.

As soon as Jia Rui came in, the Supreme Emperor saw it, and then with a little hand, he asked Jia Rui to come to him.

Jia Rui hurriedly took a few steps and came to the Supreme Emperor and was about to salute, but was stopped by the Supreme Emperor in annoyance.

"Don't come here with those vain things. I have something to give you."

"I wonder what the Emperor has to do?"

"You said that the emperor and Prince Yi Zhong are fighting like eyeless chickens now. What will happen in the future when I am gone?"

Jia Rui blinked, and then said: "Then why not let Prince Yizhong return to his hometown to recuperate? Then the emperor will not be afraid of him."

The Supreme Emperor sighed. Due to his mistake, Prince Yi Zhong is now angry. If he is really asked to remove all his posts and go back to recuperate, Prince Yi Zhong will definitely be resentful and wait until the day he is gone to cause trouble. If it's not good, we will really meet each other in war.

"This method is not appropriate, please think of another one."

Jia Rui lowered his head and thought for a moment. Suddenly he raised his head and said, "How about seizing a piece of territory abroad and sealing off Prince Yizhong?"

The Emperor's eyes lit up after hearing this.

"Then what place do you think is good?"

Jia Rui smiled slightly, and then replied: "The Ryukyu Island is not suitable for kingship, but it is fertile and fertile. It is okay to take it and settle one or two princes."

Jia Rui only said here that one or two princes would be placed, but he did not say who would be placed.

The Supreme Emperor immediately understood what Jia Rui meant.

What he means is that no matter who is the prince of Yizhong or the emperor, whoever wins in the end or loses in the end, there will be a place for them.

And being alone overseas, there is still a certain amount of military protection. It is not easy for the person who has ascended to the big position to deal with this trouble. In this way, the Tian family can avoid fratricide.

The Supreme Emperor smiled, "You are still smart as a monkey."

But then the Supreme Emperor had a problem, that is, Ryukyu is not that easy to fight, and it requires a strong naval force.

"Ryukyu is isolated overseas. If you want to use troops, you must impress the navy. But if you want to build so many warships, the imperial court may not be able to afford it."

Jia Rui nodded, that was indeed what the Emperor said.

In fact, in Jia Rui's mind, there is another way to solve this dilemma, and that is to impose a sea ban.

But Jia Rui is not ready to bring it up now.

Although lifting the maritime ban will bring great development to the economy, trade and navy, it will open up the people's wisdom and may also cause turmoil in the court.

Before he became the chief minister, Jia Rui actually had great ambitions. But when he became the head of the cabinet, Jia Rui understood why so many emperors in the past dynasties were unwilling to impose a maritime ban.

Unless the central court has a powerful and unparalleled force that can suppress all parties, imposing a sea ban will only cause trouble for itself.

Those on the sea represent the interests of capitalism. Once they get rich, they will pursue political interests.

At that time, with the funds they control, they can completely crush the landlord and feudal class.

By that time, the emperor, as the spokesperson of the landlord class, would probably be dissatisfied with his ignorance.

Now Jia Rui is also a member of the landlord class. He owns a large amount of land all over the country, and his trade is also small. If a sea ban is imposed, it will not be good for him, so Jia Rui is not ready to eat this piece of meat for the time being.

"How about we issue bonds, sell part of the land in Ryukyu in advance, and then use the money to build warships, seize the land in Ryukyu, and then cash in those who bought the land."

The Supreme Emperor's eyes lit up after hearing this, but soon they became a little unsightly.

"I am rich all over the world, how can I borrow money from ordinary people!"

Jia Rui blinked his cunning eyes and finally said: "The Emperor cannot borrow money from the people, but the people can donate money to relieve the Emperor's worries."

After saying this, Jia Rui knelt down and said to the Supreme Emperor:
"My family has little wealth, so I originally donated 10 taels of silver to supply military supplies."

The Supreme Emperor smiled with satisfaction, "You have contributed money, so I have to contribute. How much money does the Ministry of Internal Affairs still have?"

"Back to the Supreme Emperor, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has a deposit of 320 million taels of silver."

(End of this chapter)