Great Wei scholar

"What's the matter, Master Wang?"

He was a little excited. After all, it was a good thing that someone took care of him at this time, at least it wouldn't make him so embarrassed.

"Please stay away from me, you stepped on the heel of my shoe."

Wang Xinzhi said seriously.

Li Yanlong: "..."

I stepped on you uncle.

old clapper.

Li Yanlong cursed in his heart, but on the surface he said with a sneer.

"Master Wang, I'm sorry, I haven't had a good rest recently."

He laughed and said, after all, Wang Xinzhi is the only person who doesn't show his face at present. He can't afford to offend him. He really offended him.

Not long after, hundreds of officials entered the court and entered the hall.

As in the past, the previous hour was still talking about national affairs.

In order to ease the embarrassment a little, Li Yanlong spoke from time to time, saying something, just hoping that everyone can chat for a while, even if someone has an objection.

But every time Li Yanlong spoke, all the officials were silent, they didn't say a word, they didn't object or support, even His Majesty didn't speak.

The scene was embarrassing several times.

In the end, Li Yanlong stopped talking, and returned to his original position, bowing his head in silence.

Looking at the ground, there is no seam, and the three rooms and one living room cannot be dug out.

Finally, an hour passed.

The national affairs are over.

At this time, the voice of the Empress sounded.

"Li Aiqing, do you have a specific price for the waterwheel?"

The empress spoke, and she mentioned the matter of the waterwheel again, while observing the expressions of all the officials.

Because she wasn't sure whether Xu Qingxiao could handle things well.

Although in her heart she hoped that Xu Qingxiao could resolve the matter, the reality is the reality, and it would be difficult to convince the Six Departments, the military officers, and the common people overnight.

However, the public opinion of the people seems to have turned around, which she is very pleased with, at least the people support the waterwheel.

But whether the Ministry of Households agrees or not is a problem, and whether the military attache answers is also a big problem.

If we can't solve any of them, this matter will still be delayed again and again.

But no matter what, I still have to mention it, at least take a look at the reactions of the ministers.

in the hall.

When Li Yanlong heard His Majesty's voice, he was a little excited at the moment, and finally someone took care of him.

Take a step forward.

All eyes gathered in an instant, and Li Yanlong's expression changed slightly.

"no!"

"It can't be said according to the routine. Now I have provoked public anger and helped Xu Qingxiao carry such a big blame."

"If it's still normal, we really have to create countless enemies."

"I must not become an enemy of the court. I think you will not agree to this waterwheel incident. I want to stop it."

"En! Stop the waterwheel and win the favor of other adults. In this way, I can still stand."

Li Yanlong instantly realized his current problem.

If I dare to talk nonsense again, maybe I will really become the enemy of the court, and all civil and military officials will not want to see me, so what's the point of playing?

Thinking about it again, the last thing the officials want now is to truthfully report the waterwheel.

To put it bluntly, I just don't want the waterwheel project to be promoted, so I can't stand in line with His Majesty, but I can't offend His Majesty, so I have to be more tactful.

"Minister! Li Yanlong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, pays homage to Your Majesty."

"For the past two days, I have been studying the matter of the waterwheel. I believe that [-] million taels of silver can only barely build the waterwheel needed by the fifty counties, but the maintenance costs, labor costs, etc. Wait, wait, at least another ten million taels, or even twenty million taels."

"Therefore, I suggest that the waterwheel project should be slowed down temporarily, and it is best to put it down temporarily."

Li Yanlong opened his mouth, his words would not offend the Empress, but also won the favor of the court civil and military.

You can't talk about me now, can you?

I will help you block the back road.

Master Gu, are you not angry?

Li Yanlong laughed in his heart.

But as soon as the words were finished, everyone in the court frowned slightly.

"No!"

At this time, a voice sounded.

It was the voice of Hubu Shangshu Gu Yan.

Following the sound, Li Yanlong was stunned.

ha?

Can't?

Master Gu, did you take the wrong medicine?I am helping you.

This is also not possible?

"Your Majesty, I have a different opinion."

Gu Yan opened his mouth and bowed to the empress.

"Ai Qing said."

The empress opened her mouth, also a little curious.

"The matter of the waterwheel, I have been studying it for the past two days. This thing is beneficial to the country and the people. It can increase the tax revenue of Wei's grain production. It is a magic weapon. I believe that no matter how much the cost is, the waterwheel must be built. However, at present, the treasury Limited, fifty counties are just right."

"Before, the minister didn't think it through, but now the minister wants to understand it."

"So, if you don't agree with what Li Yanlong, Minister of the Ministry of Industry said, I hope your majesty will think twice."

"At the same time, I also hope that Your Majesty will forgive the crimes committed by the minister of the previous day."

When Gu Yan opened his mouth, he first expounded his point of view, then expressed his attitude, and then took the initiative to apologize.

This performance made Li Yanlong stunned for a moment.

crooked day.

Mr. Gu, did you not have this attitude the day before yesterday?

Are you still asleep?

Seventy million taels!

The treasury is gone, aren't you a miser?

Are you riding a horse, playing with me?

Li Yanlong was dumbfounded.

At this moment, Minister of the Ministry of Justice also came out.

"Your Majesty, I also think what Gu Daren said is very true, and Gu Daren is also impatient for a while, and I hope His Majesty will forgive Gu Daren for his crime."

Zhang Jing, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, also expressed his attitude and pleaded for Gu Yan at the same time.

Li Yanlong was even more confused. Didn't your criminal department scold Gu Yan a few days ago?Why are you helping him now?

Did you not wake up?

Zhang Shangshu, if you scold me, would you like me to repeat it for you?

But before Li Yanlong could react, Chen Zhengru also stood up.

"Your Majesty, I also think that the matter of the waterwheel can be greatly promoted, and Gu Shangshu's words are indeed offensive, but since Gu Shangshu is dedicated to his career, he is diligent and diligent, and does his best for the great Wei, and I hope your majesty will forgive me. "

Chen Zhengru spoke up.

Li Yanlong didn't think much of it. After all, Chen Zhengru was the prime minister, and it was his duty to maintain the harmony of the court.

Just, why don't you help me?

You see Gu Yan being pitiful, but you can't see Aaron being pitiful?

At this time, Li Yanlong subconsciously looked at the military attache group.

Gu Yan took the wrong medicine, so these military officers should not be able to do it, right?

However, at this moment, An Guogong walked out.

Li Yanlong breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Majesty, the veteran believes that the matter of the waterwheel is beneficial to the country and the people, and increases grain production for the Great Wei. It is indeed a magic tool of our Great Wei. It can be greatly promoted. In this way, the Great Wei can produce a large amount of grain earlier."

"Given time, Great Wei will surely return to its peak."

An Guo said publicly that he did not intercede for Gu Yan, which is normal, after all, he is the Duke of the state and the leader of the line of military officers, so he can't help Gu Yan.

Agreeing to promote the waterwheel is just a deal with Xu Qingxiao.

But these words were a little surprising to everyone's ears, and the Confucian officials were collectively shocked.

But Li Yanlong was the most shocked.

Damn, are you guys ganging up to play me?

I supported it the day before yesterday, but you oppose it?

Today I am against it, but you support it?

When did the water in the court get so deep?

My lords, I beg you, don't play with me anymore, Aaron can't handle it.

on the dragon chair.

The empress was also surprised, she was very calm on the surface, but she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed in her heart.

one day!

one day!

In just one day, Xu Qingxiao settled the household affairs, the military officer and the common people.

What kind of talent does Xu Qingxiao have?

It was able to make all three major forces compromise in one day.

These methods are really...somewhat monstrous.

But the shock in my heart quickly calmed down.

She is the empress, the emperor of Wei, she must keep calm no matter what happens.

So, she spoke slowly.

"Since Gu Aiqing is only impatient for a while, I think Gu Shangshu is for the sake of Wei after all, so let's forget about this matter, it's just a matter of waterwheel promotion, Gu Aiqing should also participate in it, as punishment, I need you to do your best, you know?"

The Empress said so.

"Minister! Order! Thank you, Your Majesty, for your forgiveness!"

Gu Yan thanked the empress, then got up and returned to their original positions, and the other two ministers and Duke An also returned to their positions.

In the hall.

Only Li Yanlong was left standing in the middle.

The empress' eyes also fell on him.