SFS Chapter 138 Let’s talk about this later
Chapter 138 Let’s talk about this later
Although it was decided to posthumously confer the title of Empress Dowager on Concubine Yu, it would be difficult to reward the Chu family members afterwards.
However, with Chen Shusheng there, Qi Wushuang's side finally won.
After returning to the bedroom after court, Qi Wushuang hugged Ye Wuwei and kissed him all over the face, just like a Samoyed kissing its owner.
"What are you so happy about?"
"That Chen Shusheng you recommended is amazing."
Qi Wushuang also learned the word "Niubi" from Ye Wuwei.
Qi Wushuang was beaming with joy and vividly described how Chen Shusheng had debated with many scholars in the court today.
"Chen Shusheng is truly erudite and versatile, and he can easily draw on historical allusions, old news, and anecdotes."
"He is indeed a talented person. The key is that he has a righteous heart and good character. You must rely on him in the future."
"I know that as soon as a vacancy arises in the cabinet, I will put him in the cabinet."
After talking about court affairs, Qi Wushuang started to bother Ye Wuwei again.
"Don't make trouble, there is something I want to ask you."
"what's up?"
Ye Wuwei told the story about the kickbacks given to him by the construction materials supplier yesterday.
"How does the court usually handle this kind of thing?"
Qi Wushuang's expression became a little more serious:
"Of course it's not allowed according to the law, but similar things happen all the time in the military."
"Do military supplies also take kickbacks?"
"Taking kickbacks from military supplies is only one aspect; there is also the withholding of military pay.
A little bit of the military pay is taken from every level from top to bottom.
The spoils of victory were not handed over but divided up among themselves.”
"So how do you deal with these things?"
"These things are really hard to deal with. They are not isolated incidents, but widespread.
Generally speaking, as long as it's not too extreme, I turn a blind eye.
When something excessive happens, give a warning first, and if they don’t listen, take action.
My trusted subordinates know my character, so they haven't caused any trouble."
Having said that, Qi Wushuang looked at Ye Wuwei:
“Let me just say one thing.
Although the housing prices in Andu City are not as high as those in Chamdo, they are not cheap either. However, generals at the level of Qianhu have bought houses worth more than 10,000 taels of silver and have also acquired other properties.
Most of the generals in our army are of commoner origin, and many come from poor backgrounds. Why do you think this is so?"
Why?
It's bribery!
A captain of a thousand households is of the seventh rank, with an annual salary of less than seven hundred taels. Even if he does not eat or drink, it will take him more than ten years to buy a house worth more than ten thousand taels.
It seems that corruption is inevitable in any dynasty.
A certain dynasty once proposed "high salaries to maintain integrity", but the result was that high salaries were high, but integrity was not formed, and corruption still existed.
Even in modern times, with such strict legal systems, many corrupt officials are still brought down every year.
Otherwise, Hai Rui, Bao Zheng and Yu Qian would not be widely known for their integrity and honesty.
"But are we just going to let it go?"
"Now is not the time. Let's wait until the time is right."
Ye Wuwei thought for a moment:
Qi Wushuang has not yet secured his throne, so the most important thing right now is to deal with the North and the aristocratic families first, without engaging in internal strife.
After thinking it through, Ye Wuwei put the matter aside.
"When do you plan to announce the imperial examination?"
"Fu Chi is writing a proposal and will probably submit it in the next two days."
Qi Wushuang hugged Ye Wuwei and looked at him deeply: "Wuwei, there's something wrong with you."
"What's wrong with me?"
"You never took the initiative to care about court affairs before. You only answered when I asked you questions. Why are you asking so many questions today?"
"I only asked a few more questions because it's all about me. If you're unhappy, I won't ask any more questions."
After saying that, Ye Wuwei pretended to be unhappy and pushed Qi Wushuang away.
Qi Wushuang quickly hugged Ye Wuwei tighter:
"What nonsense are you talking about? If you want, I can approve the memorial for you."
"I won't fall for your trick. Reviewing memorials is the most tiring job. Besides, I don't understand government affairs."
"What's wrong with you? Weren't the current imperial official system and official selection system all proposed by you?"
Ye Wuwei said in his heart: He copied it.
When it comes to handling political affairs, he is far inferior to Chu Fuchi, Chen Shusheng and others.
But this is not surprising.
In modern times, he is just a specially trained ace soldier. When it comes to disguise, tracking, gathering information, sniping and assassination, most people are not as good as him.
But when it comes to handling political affairs, he has never been exposed to it in modern times.
He just had a thousand years more knowledge and experience than the people of Qi Dynasty.
Next, the two of them talked nonsense again, and Qi Wushuang's mind was completely distracted.
……
Two days later, the cabinet formally submitted a proposal to hold a trial imperial examination in Andu.
This move naturally caused strong opposition from the court officials, but Qi Wushuang's attitude this time was quite firm. He approved it on the spot and appointed Chen Shusheng to be in charge of the first imperial examination.
After the court was dismissed that day, Xiao Dengzi came over and told Ye Wuwei that Chen Shusheng wanted to see him for something.
Ye Wuwei guessed that Chen Shusheng was looking for him because of the imperial examination, so he went to Zhan Shifu.
As soon as he saw Ye Wuwei, Chen Shusheng complained:
"Minister Ye, it's so hard to see you now. I used to be able to find you at the construction site, but now I don't know where to find you."
"His Majesty has assigned me other tasks. I have handed over all the work at the Ministry of Works to Xiao Chen."
After Chen Shusheng complained, he started talking about business with Ye Wuwei.
"Minister Ye, it was you who proposed the imperial examination system. What are your ideas?"
Ye Wuwei spoke out the speech he had prepared long ago.
Note: I would like to express my views on several female characters in the book.
1. Ye Lingling:
I can’t say I like her very much, but I admire her. She is just like ourselves and the people around us.
She never gives up when she's in trouble and will seize any opportunity she has. She also has a clear mind and a good understanding of herself and the people around her.
The most valuable thing is:
Although she works hard to improve herself, she is also upright. She can flatter the powerful, but she will never bully the weak.
2. Chu Tai’an
My favorite thing about Chu Taian is his purity, persistence, and ability to stick to the end for the things he loves.
If she had been born in the harem, her life would probably have been a tragedy. Fortunately, she had a brother who wholeheartedly protected her.
3. Qi Wushuang's grandmother
I actually like this character very much.
She was very capable, otherwise she would not have been able to manage such a large Chu family in such an orderly manner. Even her third illegitimate son respected and valued her, and because of this, he did not have any improper desires for the family business.
She is definitely not a person who only knows how to use tricks. She previously misunderstood that Chu Fuchi's biological mother had killed the child in Chu Yuyan's biological mother's womb, so she would also feel pity for Chu Yuyan's biological mother.
But she was not blinded by one thing. When Chu Fuchi's biological mother was poisoned, she was able to find out the truth.
After knowing the truth, he acted decisively and without mercy.
I admire women who always have a clear mind, know what they can and cannot do, and have the means and courage!
(As for being tricked by her trusted eldest son, it really cannot be said that the old lady was confused, but only that the Prince of Chu was bold and daring for true love)