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Chapter 690 Filling the Vacancy
For Mr. Jiang, this oral order from the emperor was like a bolt from the blue.

However, the imperial edict was an imperial edict and he could not question it or be reluctant about it.

Minister Wang smiled faintly and waved his hand nonchalantly. Immediately, a team of imperial guards came forward and "invited" Jiang Yuanwailang to leave the Ministry of Revenue and report to the Ministry of Internal Affairs immediately.

Jiang Yuanwailang's face flushed red with anger, and he swung his sleeves fiercely: "I will wait for the order from the Empress Dowager! Whoever dares to force me to leave! I will never coexist with him!"

Wang Jin remained calm and said to Meng Sanbao, a popular imperial guard, "Send Mr. Jiang to the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Meng Sanbao and others responded and stepped forward to "hold" Jiang Yuanwailang's arm. Jiang Yuanwailang was in his forties and liked wine and women. He was strong on the outside but weak on the inside, so he was helped away involuntarily.

Jiang Yuanwailang was indignant and unconvinced, and he kept shouting, "This is ridiculous! There has never been such a precedent in the country. I, a Yuanwailang from the Ministry of Revenue, actually have to work for the Ministry of Internal Affairs! This is really ridiculous for a woman to act..."

Before he could finish his words, he was hit hard in the waist and abdomen by an elbow. The pain made Jiang Yuanwailang speechless for a moment, and his waist bent deeply.

"How dare a mere fifth-rank official speak so arrogantly and criticize the emperor." Meng Sanbao leaned over and looked at Jiang Yuanwailang, who was crying, with murderous intent in his eyes: "If you say one more word, I will kill you with my sword and then go to the palace to apologize. It is worth exchanging my worthless life for the life of a fifth-rank official."

As he spoke, his hand had already placed on the hilt of the knife.

Mr. Jiang's scalp went numb, and the scene of the palace coup on the day of the incident with swords and guns flying and blood flowing suddenly flashed before his eyes. A chill surged from the bottom of his heart.

The imperial guard in front of him with a fierce and murderous look on his face was not threatening him, but stating a fact.

This imperial guard really dared to draw his sword and kill people in public.

The new emperor on the throne is not the weak and vulnerable Emperor Taihe. Although she is a woman, she is decisive and ruthless, and has many elite soldiers and guards who are willing to die for her. If he continues to make a fuss, he may not see the sun tomorrow!
Working in the Imperial Household Department is indeed embarrassing, but it is better than losing your life.

Mr. Jiang covered his waist and abdomen with both hands, his lips trembled constantly, and he said nothing.

Meng Sanbao stood up straight with satisfaction and waited patiently for a moment. Only after Jiang Yuanwailang had gotten over the pain did he continue to move forward.

The oral order from Empress Dowager Zheng in the palace never came.

Jiang Yuanwailang was transferred to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where he remained a fifth-rank official and was not demoted. He was responsible for managing the private treasury for the Empress Dowager.

The effect of this incident was immediate. Not only did the officials of the Ministry of Revenue work harder, but they also stopped gossiping behind the scenes.

In fact, Empress Dowager Zheng was very angry. Jiang Shaohua used Jiang Yuanwailang to establish his authority, which was to humiliate the reputation of the Jingyang Palace.

When Jiang Shaohua came to Jingyang Palace to pay respects, he immediately praised Jiang Yuanwailang for his loyalty to the Empress Dowager and said he was a capable official: "... Such an able official is much better than those servants in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Grandmother's private treasury should be managed by such an official."

A proper official of the Ministry of Revenue who passed the imperial examination is certainly much better than a eunuch. This point was something that even Empress Dowager Zheng could not refute. Her reasons for objection immediately seemed weak: "If this matter gets out, it will not sound good after all. How can you use court officials as household slaves?"

Jiang Shaohua smiled faintly: "It is his blessing that grandma uses him. My court also has no shortage of a fifth-rank official. Grandma favors him, so I will give him to you." Empress Dowager Zheng was choked speechless and could only swallow this loss.

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For the court, this was not a big deal. A fourth-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue had been beheaded by the emperor. Now a fifth-rank official was sent to manage the Empress Dowager's private treasury. The emperor was letting him off lightly for the sake of the Empress Dowager's face.

In just half a month, the Ministry of Revenue lost two people and two vacancies appeared.

Minister Ji submitted a memorial praising Tang Sili for his intelligence and ability, and his expertise in accounting and calculation. He suggested that Tang Sili fill the vacancy of Yuanwailang. As for who would fill the position of Langzhong of the Ministry of Revenue, there was no rush. After the Ministry of Revenue was done with its work, it would see who performed best and make the appropriate promotion.

The emperor approved Minister Ji's request.

Minister Ji personally took Tang Youyin to the Ministry of Personnel to handle official documents.

Minister Zhang was very displeased to see Minister Ji like this. He sneered in his heart and said something sarcastic: "The Ministry of Revenue is so busy, but Minister Ji took time out to come to the Ministry of Personnel. It is really admirable that he cares so much for his subordinates."

This is a satire on Shangshu Ji who is flattering the emperor and has lost even the dignity of a Shangshu.

Minister Ji was not someone to be trifled with. He glanced at Minister Zhang and said, "The Ministry of Revenue has been in trouble one after another, and I, the Minister of Revenue, cannot escape the blame. I am still able to sit in the position of Minister because the Emperor cares for his old ministers. As a veteran minister of three dynasties, I should also make some changes in due course. Otherwise, I don't have to worry about the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue anymore. I should just resign early and go home to enjoy my retirement."

You are the only one who still has the leisure to ridicule me. You should worry about your own official position first!

The emperor took action against the Ministry of Revenue one after another, killing a doctor and transferring away an annoying deputy director, but Shangshu Ji's position as Shangshu was very secure.

The emperor neither sent any personnel to the Ministry of Personnel, the head of the six ministries, nor did he intend to move the Ministry of Personnel. Do you really think this is a good thing?

The probability is that either no action will be taken, or a big one will be taken.

Minister Zhang has been holding back his anger and has been at odds with the emperor. When the emperor sits firmly on the throne and has time to spare, Minister Zhang will be in trouble.

Minister Zhang's face twisted for a moment as his sore spot was hit.

The two ministers were arguing, and it was not Tang Youyin's turn as a newly appointed fifth-rank official to speak out. Tang Youyin stood quietly to the side, keeping a low profile.

After waiting for half an hour, the official letter was stamped with the official seal of the Ministry of Personnel. There is no need to describe how excited Tang Youyin was. He looked calm and took it respectfully. He thanked Minister Zhang and then Minister Ji.

Tang Youyin was promoted several levels overnight and became a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue. This did not cause much shock in the Ministry of Revenue.

The emperor placed his confidant in the Ministry of Revenue and gave him a fifth-rank official position, which was not considered high. They had previously thought that Tang Youyin would fill the vacancy of a fourth-rank doctor!
Now that Tang Youyin has been promoted to the fifth-rank position of Yuanwailang, the position of Langzhong has been vacated. Minister Ji has already said that whoever performs best will be eligible for promotion. In the officialdom, there is only one position for each person, and with such a vacant fourth-rank position, all the middle and low-level officials in the Ministry of Revenue are eager to try.

When Ma Yaozong brought the confiscated property of Prince Huaiyang's Mansion to the Ministry of Revenue, he was treated warmly by the officials of the Ministry.