The maturation of a person was definitely not a natural thing. One had to experience the hardships of wind, frost, rain, and snow in order to grow up!
Today, the Chinese Officer s in conflict had become spectators. Ceng Guofan, Li Hongzao, Weng Tonghe and a few other people from Han Forest were all stunned.
Ceng Guofan looked at the two men kneeling on the ground, then looked at Zai Chun who was so angry that his muscles were trembling, and sighed in his heart but did not say anything.
You Manchu will bite his own dog, then go and bite his own dog. If you don't bite her, how can you take the initiative to enter Xiao Letian's jar!
Great Marshal Zeng closed his eyes, unwilling to see the scene in front of him!
Han Lin and Feng Fu wanted to argue with the emperor, but they were stopped by Weng Tonghe. Seeing that the old man was interfering, Feng Fu hurriedly walked out and said angrily to the people who were pressuring the emperor.
"Nonsense!" No rules? Bao Yun, let me ask you, why do you need the His Majesty's money? "
"The royal family's property will naturally be managed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Even if you have that money, it will still be given to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. What's your account fighting over?"
"And you, Gui, long live your life. Are you using the city rumors to force your way into the palace? Are you trying to rebel?"
"Step down!" There's really no rule! "
After reprimanding his two comrades, Yi Xiao said with a smile, "Your Majesty, please do not be angry. Bao Yun is famous for not following the rules, even when the late emperor asked him for 200 thousand silver for a palace, he was not willing to give it to him!"
"The British cinnamon is even more stubborn. Sometimes, it's just like the rain listening to the wind!"
"But it seems that the two sirs have been kind to the government. Your Majesty, please do not blame them!"
After a round of fighting, General Gui decided to personally pull down his sleeves. "Your Majesty!" These lords are too kind when it comes to doing things that aren't proper, this is a punishment, but … But since this rumor has come out, it's best for His Majesty to give an explanation. "
Zai Chun's heart was thumping with anger as he suppressed his temper and said, "Explain? There are so many rumors and slanders in the capital, do you want me to explain everything? "What kind of explanation do you want …"
"Of course it's about the silver! "His Majesty has also seen the situation of the Ministry of Revenue. Although it is a bit of a surplus, too many people have extended their hands out!"
"It is obviously unrealistic to expect the Ministry of Revenue to allocate money to the ironworks, but since Your Majesty has already made up your mind, it is not reasonable for you not to repair it …" And it just so happens that rumors start to spread at this time! "
"Your Majesty, it's better to fend off rumors. If we really don't have any money, the imperial government can think of a way to delay the matter. At most, we can delay it for two to three years and save up enough silver before we repair the iron factory!"
"If His Majesty really has this silver in his possession …" "Hmm …" This official is saying that we definitely cannot give it to the Ministry of Revenue. Since there is no such rule, we should just leave it in Ministry of Internal Affairs's hands! "
"Where is Manager Lian Xing?" Yi asked.
The ministers in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were usually trusted by the emperor or held high positions by the Imperial palace s. Many of the Military Secretary s had this job too!
For example, He Heshen was one of Ministry of Internal Affairs's stewards who was personally appointed by the dryad!
When Tongzhi came to the imperial court, as the little emperor did not have a personal authority, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was held by a few Military Secretary s. Bao Yun and Yi were actually both doing chores on their bodies!
However, they were all officials with hats on, and did not really manage the errands. The one truly in charge of personally in the Ministry of Internal Affairs was none other than Manchu Lian Xing!
Don't look at how he was mostly Yi and his underlings, but he was purely only in the Ministry of Internal Affairs area. He was an expert in business and had been doing all sorts of things here every day, so he was the one who ordered all the people to do things.
Although he was young, he held the real power in his hands!
It was unlike Bao Yun who had to take care of the household chores or Head Office who had to take care of the tasks of the Head Office s and Xishan camp s!
It could be said that Lian Xing had eaten Ministry of Internal Affairs's food for three lifetimes, and was just too familiar with the rules here. After hearing Yi Dong's summons, he didn't dare to be negligent and quickly stood up, kneeling in front of the emperor.
"Servant Lian Xing greets the His Majesty and the empress dowager!"
"This servant does not dare to lie. All the expenses spent in the palace since Kang Xi's time have always been spent on the accounts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This servant is the one who shows the accounts to the His Majesty!"
Lian Xing said with a flattering smile, "Just now, the few princes have all given their opinions on this metal works, this servant actually has some analysis, I don't know whether I should say it or not!"
Yi Yu pretended to be angry and said, "You are only here to speak!" I'm not asking you to be a mute! "Speak..."
"Ah …" His Majesty, this servant thinks that this big iron factory still needs to be built, and that it needs to be built especially big, especially good! "
"Why?" When Zai Chun heard this, his interest and even anger disappeared by 30%.
"Your Majesty, you are wise! What was the Ministry of Internal Affairs doing? The Ministry of Internal Affairs is a yamen that provides money to the His Majesty. Whether it is Jiangning Weaving or Guangzhou Line 13, they are all under the control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs! "
"The yamen that our Ministry of Internal Affairs set up has business. In the end, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will of course be the one to split the money!"
"Let this servant say … This iron mill should be given to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, I don't believe that we won't be able to earn a lot of money from this iron mill, right? "
"Look at the steel mills of the North China Special Administrative Region. All the smoke coming out from those furnaces is silver coins!" Why don't you do this? "
Zai Chun finally let out a sigh of relief, but before he even had the chance to praise someone, Lian Xing's later words made him so angry that he almost fainted.
"However, the Ministry of Internal Affairs that I'm in charge of has not had any money for many years. The thirteen lines of businesses have been destroyed by the foreigners. Jiang-Nan weaving is also unable to do so because of the war, and the salt and iron businesses have been hit many times …"
"So …" Therefore, I ask His Majesty to transfer the debt of the English to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This servant will guarantee that he will be a good accountant and will guarantee that the His Majesty will have a good iron factory! "
F * ck! I still need money, after going around and around, I still have to calculate this bit of silver from Zai Chun's hands!
The whole assembly, whether they were singing "red faces" or "black faces", whether it was straightforward or scheming, all the final objectives were the support of the British!
He had to force Tongzhi to jump!
The Housekeeper looked for you to extend his hand, but just as he was about to come out to smooth things out, he actually went straight to Ministry of Internal Affairs's pocket, but did this Ministry of Internal Affairs really listen to Zai Chun?
From Lian Xing onwards, there were thousands upon thousands of officials from all levels of Ministry of Internal Affairs, and tens of thousands of people were connected to each other.
Although they were loyal to the emperor on the surface, no one could tell which power they were loyal to on the back end!
You can guess, but you'll never find evidence. Even if you can find evidence, you won't be able to handle these people because the law doesn't punish the people.
Zai Chun's vision turned black, he seemed to have already heard the sinister smile that his royal uncle was thinking about!
"Hahaha …" Zai Chun, you little bastard, you're still admitting defeat! Aren't you amazing? Didn't you manage to snatch the Donghua Gate away? "
"You're still admitting it!" As long as you admit that the British have given you money, you have to hand it over. The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Internal Affairs also extended their hands out! "
"You can't mistrust both bags of money, can you?"
"If you refuse to admit that the British gave you money, it will be easier! "If you refuse to admit that you have money and we don't have the money to build an iron mill for you, then your plan will be ruined!"
"Hahaha …" What industrialization? Why would Tongzhi still be in the mood? You want to rule without me? How about you have a face full of legume! "