Chapter 35: The Emperor and His Ministers Have Met with the Time (35)

"Have you decided where to start?" Wang Jin asked.

Daqi has a vast territory. Just as the previous dynasty needed to divide two harmless towns for pilot projects, it will take time to implement the equal-field system throughout the country. There must be a place as a model and benchmark.

Shen Minghuan nodded, "I've thought about it a long time ago."

In fact, I just thought of it.

He said: "Kyoto, Yanling."

"Yanling?" Everyone present was surprised.

Yanling is the core of Daqi. Logically, any reform and attempt should be implemented only after it is foolproof. Otherwise, if Yanling goes wrong, the whole Daqi will be in turmoil.

And Yanling is not a good place. There are the most officials and dignitaries here, which means that the resistance will be the greatest.

"It just so happens that the Xue family was raided, and their land can be taken out and distributed to the people." Shen Minghuan said excitedly.

Everyone's eyes went dark when they heard this. Yes, in addition to these things now, they have to guard against the counterattack of the Xue family who will come at any time.

Qu Zhengcheng was multitasking, checking the land distribution with Shen Minghuan while thinking about how to deal with the Xue family.

He seemed to have forgotten that his original plan was to create a confrontation between the noble families and Shen Minghuan, and he would reap the benefits.

The atmosphere in the imperial study was very intense at one point, and it almost developed into a war of words.

Until everyone stopped with a thirsty mouth and a sense of unfulfilled desire, they realized that Shen Minghuan didn't even give them a glass of water.

Oh, not only them, but Shen Minghuan himself didn't have water to drink.

He didn't even realize this at all, and took the map of Daqi and looked at it carefully.

Chen Xiaoyu retreated silently, grabbed a palace maid at the door, and asked her to prepare some tea, fruits and snacks.

He finally understood why Zhuo Feichen was so worried when he left, and repeatedly told him to take good care of Shen Minghuan, which made his ears calloused.

Chen Xiaoyu didn't take it seriously at that time. Instead, he felt that the other party was nagging. The master was so strong that he was not worthy of protecting him.

Now he knew that the master's skills and wisdom were invincible, but he was almost an idiot in life.

This was indeed a bit disrespectful, and Chen Xiaoyu quickly stopped thinking.

But then again, the master really didn't need to know this kind of thing. This person's hands shouldn't be used for such trivial things.

Although he had never done the work of taking care of people, these things looked very simple and should be learned quickly.

The palace maids stepped carefully over the papers on the ground, not daring to look at them too much. They couldn't wait to retreat after putting the things in place.

Chen Xiaoyu brought a glass of water and handed it to Shen Minghuan.

"Ah, thank you Chen Xiaoyu." Shen Minghuan happily took the teacup, put it aside, and picked up the pen to write and draw.

"Don't you want to drink?"

Shen Minghuan said without raising his head: "Yes, but it's a little hot. Let me let it cool down first."

He seemed to be in a very good mood, and the ending tone rose, as if he had the innocence and frankness of not having experienced suffering and not knowing the taste of sorrow.

The ministers who were drinking tea paused slightly, holding the teacups and looking around blankly.

It was quiet around, and there was no one beside Shen Minghuan except Chen Xiaoyu who was used to holding a sword.

This regent is not as good as Mr. Shen and the head of the Shen family.

At least they have heard that almost everyone in the Shen family has spoiled this unicorn in the palm of their hands, and this person's food, clothing and expenses are better than Shen Changqing.

At that time, they all despised him in their hearts to a certain extent. Young people should be tempered more. How can a proud talent be raised in a honey pot?

But now they understand that if there is a Shen Minghuan among their descendants, they will probably do more exaggerated than the Shen family.

But Shen Minghuan, who was treated like a jewel and taken care of by others in the Shen family, is now in an empty and deserted palace, working hard for responsibilities that are not his.

In the end, he couldn't even drink a cup of hot tea at the right temperature.

"Sorry, my lord, I didn't do it well."

"Oh, you can't compare yourself with Shen Xiaoan, you are not doing this, look, can't you drink now?" Shen Minghuan raised the cup and drank it all.

Chen Xiaoyu was depressed.

The ministers were also depressed.

Some people fell from heaven to hell, rolled in the filthy quagmire, and were still spotless and white clothes were whiter than snow.

Perhaps it was because the morning wind and the night moon were in that person's eyes, too stunning, too dazzling, so darkness and mud could only retreat.

Shen Minghuan didn't let Chen Xiaoyu lock up Nie Xingyu. He took him to the palace where he rested and arranged a room for him.

——Then he happily threw a bunch of work to the other party.

——It's such a waste to lock someone up, he should just put him under his nose and let him do the work.

Shen Minghuan was very happy, and Nie Xingyu was also very happy.

He thought this was a sign that Shen Minghuan was willing to trust him, so he worked even harder.

Even if he took a step back, he was also willing to do more for his country in his lifetime.

If all the things Shen Minghuan said today can be realized, he can die in peace even if he dies now.

Because he believes that Daqi will get better and better.

*

The next day's morning court.

Shen Minghuan was drowsy.

He could understand why the morning court was arranged so early in all dynasties. It was an excellent quality that every leader should have to give his subordinates enough time to strive for their own value.

So although he didn't like to get up early, he didn't postpone the morning court.

He still sat in his own chair, closing his eyes and pretending to sleep.

The old ministers who had been to the imperial study would look up at him from time to time, with a heartache that they themselves did not notice.

Yesterday, each of these people took a bunch of tasks back and did not sleep all night, but perhaps because they had expectations in their hearts, they only felt that their state was better than ever before.

Judging from themselves, they are still so busy, and Shen Minghuan, who controls the overall situation, will be even busier. No wonder he is so tired.

Shen Minghuan also complained to the system: [I only slept for eight hours yesterday, which was a huge sacrifice.]

The system felt extremely guilty: [Host, you have worked hard. You used to sleep for at least nine hours. It’s my fault. I will choose a lighter role for you next time.]

[Okay, I don’t blame you.] Shen Minghuan said generously.

The system was very touched: [Host, you are so nice!]

Shen Minghuan nodded in agreement.

He also felt that he was very good, especially in motivating the team.

Sure enough, people still need helpers. One cannot go far by relying on one’s own strength. Qu Zhengcheng and his men were too capable. They almost took on all the work. He only had to be responsible for checking.

Don’t be too relaxed.

The morning court had already reached the stage where the ministers reported their affairs.

Chen Xin in the queue glanced at Shen Minghuan several times, and was a little unsure whether he should say the next words in the morning court.

Or maybe, he should find a way to complete it himself, instead of adding more twists and turns to this person's already heavy workload.

Luo Xiuyuan noticed Chen Xin's hesitant expression, mistakenly thinking that he was afraid of Shen Minghuan, and encouraged him: "Chen Aiqing, you seem to have something to say? Just speak up, don't worry."

He knew that the group of ministers who could really be called right-hand men in the Qi Dynasty were very repulsive to Shen Minghuan, thinking that this person intended to change the dynasty and was simply treasonous. Although Luo Xiuyuan didn't think so, he couldn't change everyone's ideas for a while.

He planned to use some time to transition, and he would deal with it more. When the relationship between the ministers and Shen Minghuan was not so tense, he would abdicate.

Minghuan was far more suitable than him, but he was just not born in the royal family, and this should not be a reason or a constraint.

Chen Xin was still a little hesitant, looking at Qu Zhengcheng and others in front of the queue, asking questions.

After leaving Shen Minghuan, Chen Xin returned to the small private room of Yingzuilou with the new regulations.

He really didn't understand a lot of things. The officialdom was a swamp with a single tree propped up. Thanks to the guidance of others, he could stumble and carry on with this matter.

But there were some things that even Qu Zhengcheng, who was already in the position of prime minister, was helpless to do.

"Chen Aiqing?"

Chen Xin gritted his teeth, knelt down in the center of the hall, and held up a memorial with both hands, "I am incompetent."

The little eunuch shuddered and didn't dare to go up to take it.

It was not a problem to take it, but who should he pass it to after taking it? His Majesty or the Regent?

It would be terrible no matter who he gave it to? Woo, the game between big men, why should he embarrass him, a eunuch who was trying to make a living?

Chen Xin held up the memorial honestly, "I was ordered to be in charge of the imperial examination. The regent ordered the six ministries to cooperate. However, every time I ordered them to act, they all shirked their responsibilities. I am incompetent and cannot make you trust me. Please punish me and choose someone else who is capable."

Such tea words are obviously taught by Qu Zhengcheng.

"How can this be!" Luo Xiuyuan was very angry, "Who is shirking responsibility?"

Officials from the six ministries whispered to each other.

After a while, one of them stepped out and knelt on the ground, looking like he had a clear conscience: "Your Majesty, it's not that we don't want to cooperate, but it's that Lord Chen is too reckless. The imperial examination is not a joke. I dare not be careless, Your Majesty!"

Shen Minghuan still closed his eyes, and some people even suspected that he was really asleep.

When Luo Xiuyuan was so angry that his face turned blue, Shen Minghuan finally opened his eyes. His eyes were light and his face was calm, which contrasted with Luo Xiuyuan's rage.

"Chen Xiaoyu, pull him down and chop him off." His tone was calm, as if he was just saying something insignificant, without even a reason.

—— It was the same when he ordered Xue Huai to be beheaded!

Chen Xiaoyu replied "yes" and came to catch him with ease.

Liao Liao, who was kneeling on the ground, could no longer maintain the "iron bones" of a loyal minister, and screamed and crawled away.

Shen Minghuan was serious. This man really intended to kill him.

This is a madman!

Killing people for no reason, he will be nailed to the shame rack in history books and will be spurned thousands of years later.

Everyone will hate him, fear him, reject him, and then try every means to pull him off the throne of regent.

He will lose the support of the people, and will be on guard against righteous people day and night to eliminate violence and protect the good, and he will never sleep well from then on.

This is a truth that everyone understands, but Shen Minghuan is a lunatic!

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong, and I can atone for my sins with merits." Liao Liao hid behind Chen Xin, who was also kneeling, and tightly grasped the corner of his clothes. "It will take time for other colleagues to take over my official duties. Why not, why not spare my life? I have been in the Ministry of Personnel for many years and am most familiar with the procedures of the Ministry of Personnel. Your Majesty, I don't want to die..."

Nie Xingyu's face darkened instantly.

He is the Minister of Personnel, but he, the Minister of Personnel, did this. How will Shen Minghuan see him!

He was originally carrying the title of "untrustworthy person".