Chapter 30: A daughter in the Tao family first grows up (Part 2)

That night, everyone was sleeping together. Listening to me telling the whole story of meeting Tao Qian's daughter Tao Yingying. At the beginning, I heard how I tried my best to get close to her, but was teased by the girls. However, in the end, after Tao Yingying left the two notes in the palace lantern, I couldn't help but admire her. She was called Zhuge, the girl.

After Tao Yingying's story was finished, the girls knew that I could tell stories, so they pestered me to tell stories to relieve my boredom. I had no choice but to loot a few classic stories from my stomach and start telling them one by one.

After listening to it, they still refused to give in and wanted to listen again. I had to use my ultimate trick: Once upon a time, there was a temple on the mountain, and there was an old monk in the temple. The old monk said to the young monk, "Once upon a time, there was a temple on the mountain...

After I spent half an hour telling this endless story, they couldn't stand the fatigue and fell asleep one after another. I bit my tongue and forced myself to wake up, creeping into the innermost Lan Chuqing and sneaking out, trying to prepare to practice my yu girl's heart sutra**.

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Because I was allowed to leave for a vacation to visit my relatives, my mistress woke me up early in the morning and reminded me that I was about to start court today.

I haven't been to court for twenty consecutive days, so there should be a lot of matters to be handled. Especially I am thinking about whether the case of Liu Zhenming can start to enter the trial stage.

After a quick breakfast, I took time to practice Tai Chi for a while. This play is like eating opium, which is very addictive. If you don’t play like that every day, you will feel uncomfortable.

After attending the court, many ministers also looked lazy. It is very likely that they have been used to sleeping in for these days. They suddenly have to attend the morning court again, and they all feel a little uncomfortable.

Seeing this, I made a light proposal: "My dear friends, I have a proposal, what if I delay the courtship in the morning for an hour?"

Although several older ministers opposed my proposal, those ministers who were not old and liked to sleep in immediately agreed.

Haha, this is also because of the proposed today. Otherwise, if it were the case before, I wouldn’t have such a superior approval rating. With my slightest verbal statement, those old ministers had to hold their anger, but they couldn’t have had anger.

After solving this matter, the real government handling began. After accumulating more than half a month, there were indeed many types of things. Almost every minister would ask for my opinion on some things, or ask me to approve them.

Tao Qian is about to start busy again recently. As the Minister of Rites, he naturally has to prepare for the welcome of Princess Xiuli. After all, marrying a princess from a country is a critical moment to show the power of the Great Wu Dynasty, so he naturally cannot be taken lightly. Of course, if he guessed that I was really making a secret idea, he would probably vomit blood for himself if he was angry?

Xu Liang from the Ministry of Works also has to start preparing for the previous stage to manage the Yellow River. But the busiest one is Liu Zhenming, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. I think he did not have a stable Spring Festival, and it seems that he has less meat than before. The tasks I assigned him are really diverse and important tasks.

It made me wonder if I should arrange two more right-hand assistants for him? Otherwise, with the staff of his Ministry of Revenue, it was approaching the season for winter tax payment, so I wouldn't have to be busy to death? Seeing his flesh brush falling down, I felt sorry for him, what a good minister.

"Your Majesty, the issuance of treasury bonds has been promoted nationwide. If nothing unexpected happens, in March, you will be able to earn a large amount of treasury bonds. At present, only one place in Beijing has raised 13.96 million taels of silver. It is estimated that if it is fully collected nationwide, it can reach more than 80 million taels of treasury bonds." Although Liu Zhenming worked hard, he was full of energy. I am afraid that many ministers in the court would not understand if I value him so much.

"In addition, regarding the case of rectification of the brothel industry, Weichen has listed a detailed plan, please check it out." Liu Zhenming respectfully handed out the note.

The mistress hurriedly ran down the road and handed me the note.

I looked through it and found that he did a good job. It seemed that he really had no rest during this period. He praised: "Liu Aiqing is really a pillar of the country. I hope that all my good friends will learn more of Liu Aiqing's hard work." As soon as I said this, it clearly raised Liu Zhenming's status to the level of celebrity. I am afraid that the threshold of his family will be broken in the future, right? Haha, even if I admire him.

"Your Majesty, I have something to ask for a report." Liu Zhenming took a step forward and said respectfully: "About the new department and the standardization department established, I have a very suitable candidate in my heart."

Oh? I responded lightly. Could it be that Liu Zhenming was arrogant and wanted to promote his faction confidants in person? I quickly threw away this idea. Liu Zhenming was very sensible. And at present, he had a bright future and would never do such a thing as destroying the Great Wall. Otherwise, he would be secretly folded by the censor and might not be able to take it. He could hear what he wanted to do, and then chuckled: "Tell me the candidate who can reach Liu Aiqing's eyes and listen to me."

"Report to the emperor, this person is Tao Dongwen, the current magistrate of the capital." Liu Zhenming said in a serious manner: "Tao Dongwen has been the magistrate of the capital for more than seven years. He is very familiar with the top figures of all sizes in the capital. Moreover, this person has a very strong ability to do things and has a good reputation and prestige in the well of the capital, which is mixed with dragons and snakes."

Tao Dongwen? Who is this? Is it really Liu Zhenming’s direct line?

"Your Majesty, this matter must not be done." Tao Qian stood up and opposed loudly: "Tao Dongwen is the nephew of the old minister. Although the old minister has a wide range of popularity, his surname is very loyal. The New Ministry Standardization Department is a person who needs selflessness to truly regulate the industry."

"Mr. Tao's words are different." Liu Zhenming said jokingly: "Although Master Tao Dongwen has a broad relationship with him, this is also a good thing. Furthermore, Master Tongzong has been an official for so many years, when did he ask about personal information and be in vain?"

I'm going to laugh. What trick is Liu Zhenming playing? He actually recommended Tao Qian's nephew so strongly. Although this standard department is several levels worse than the Sixth Department, over time, if the standards for various industries are managed by this department, the department will immediately rise to a large department with the same status as the Sixth Department.

It is impossible for Liu Zhenming and Tao Qian to see it. However, why did Tao Qian strongly oppose it? I thought about it.

First, maybe Liu Zhenming knew that Tao Qian was my most trusted minister and wanted to find this opportunity to show goodwill to Tao Qian, but in order to avoid suspicion, Tao Qian had to strongly refuse.

Second, although Tao Dongwen is Tao Qian's nephew, he has a bad relationship with Tao Qian. Liu Zhenming wants to promote Tao Dongwen and win over it for his own use. After all, this is a sensitive period, and Liu Zhenming does not have the courage to blatantly promote his own faction. He attacks in this way and is ready to take extra achievements.

"Your Majesty, in the opinion of an old minister, it is best to hand over this matter to the Ministry of Personnel. The Ministry of Personnel will naturally find appropriate officials of the Ministry of Standardization based on the assessment of the officials." Tao Qian said with a serious face.

The ministers below were all expressionless and didn't know what they were thinking.

"Tao Aiqing, as the saying goes, "I will not avoid relatives when I select the wise." I spoke and tentatively said: "If this Tao Dongwen really had the ability that Liu Aiqing said, I would use him, it would be beneficial to the country."

Tao Qian paused for a moment and said quickly: "Report to the emperor, the old minister's nephew is worth a lot, so the old minister naturally knows. There are many talented people in the court."

"Your Majesty, for the sake of the empress, Lord Tao is avoiding suspicion." Liu Zhenming said respectfully: "The reputation of Tao Tongzong has long been rumored in the capital. Regarding his prestige and ability, it is more than enough to be the new minister of the Ministry."

"Okay, okay. Don't argue." I waved my hand and said, "I will stop here now. I have some considerations. Liu Aiqing and Tao Aiqing, all came to my southern study in the afternoon. By the way, bring Tao Dongwen with me."

"I obey the order." Liu Zhenming said in a deep voice.

"The old minister obeys the order." Tao Qian also had no expression on his face, and could not see what he was exploring in his heart.

After they calmed down, I cleared my voice and said aloud: "My dear family, my usual policy is to be based on the meritorious service. As long as I have the ability and courage, I will use it. Can the families of all the families remember it?"

"I remember it in my heart." All the ministers shouted.

"Emperor, the old minister has something to report." Tao Qian stepped forward and said: "This spring exam is already in preparation. We should have looked for someone to serve as the chief examiner, but considering that the emperor has newly ascended the throne and is involved in the spring exam for the first time, the old minister dared to ask the emperor to serve as the chief examiner."

"Oh? Spring Examination? When will this year's Spring Examination be determined?" I asked with interest.

"The old minister has already made arrangements. This year's spring examination is scheduled for February 18th." Tao Qian said: "All students from all walks of life have already entered the capital one after another. In a few days, the capital will be much more lively."

"So? Have you settled the question today?" I thought for a while and said.

"The questions have been drawn up several times and have been kept properly. Even the old ministers cannot determine which questions to choose. At the last moment, the emperor will personally draw them to prevent illegal officials from committing favoritism and fraud." Tao Qian said.

Interesting, I gave the world scholar exam? I said again: "Then will I give you another question, will I succeed?"
Chapter completed!