Confiscated and exiled, the down-and-out general became the queen

Chapter 300 The Emperor is Wrathful

Seeing that all the officials were silent, Xiao Lengyue asked, "Is this matter settled?"

When the officials heard this, they bowed and said, "Your Highness is wise."

In fact, Xiao Lengyue didn't know that all the officials were just shocked that she gave this order directly, rather than being dissatisfied with the decision.

Many of them were suppressed by previous ministers because those people had connections and backgrounds, while they were all from poor families.

Although Xiao Lengyue offended the powerful after abolishing the recommendation system, those children from poor families got fairness.

Just ask yourself, who would be so foolish as to oppose such a good thing?

Although there were a few of these people who had other ideas, seeing that no one else stood up, they could only go with the flow.

Seeing that the reaction was not bad, Xiao Lengyue thought for a moment and said, "Those who are businessmen can also take the imperial examination."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the officials became really uneasy. Those officials who had previously been dissatisfied with the abolition of the system stood up.

He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have a few questions that I would like your Majesty to answer."

Xiao Lengyue nodded, "Go ahead."

Upon hearing this, the official looked at Xiao Lengyue and said, "Your Majesty, I understand that you disagree with the recommendation, but why can this Shang Ji also participate in the imperial examination?"

Official 1: "Since the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty over a hundred years ago, there has never been a case of allowing people of merchant origin to take the imperial examinations."

Official 2: "Yes, then wouldn't it mean that the entire Yuan Dynasty can take the imperial examination?"

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Xiao Lengyue looked at the officials jumping around below and twitched the corners of his mouth.

After they all finished speaking, he looked at the other officials and asked, "Do you have anything to say?"

The rest of the officials shook their heads, indicating that they had no idea.

This matter has no impact on them at all. If they come out to oppose it now, they will only anger the emperor.

Seeing that they were so tactful, Xiao Lengyue felt a little better. She looked at those who objected and said with a smile, "Did you see that?"

When the officials heard this, they were slightly confused. When they were about to ask what they saw, Xiao Lengyue said, "Among so many officials, only a few of you are against it. Tell me, why is that?"

After saying this, he looked at them and said coldly: "Will their coming to take the imperial examination affect your career?

will not.

Why then do you oppose this?"

When the officials heard what Xiao Lengyue said, they didn't know how to respond. Should they tell His Majesty that they looked down on merchants?

All the officials dared only to think about it, but Xiao Lengyue dared to say it.

She looked at the officials and said coldly, “Because, in your eyes, merchants are the lowest class.

Just because you often say these four words "scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans", you divide people into different classes.

But think about it carefully, if there were no such merchants, where would your food, clothing, and daily necessities come from? "

When Xiao Lengyue said this, all the officials lowered their heads in shame, but at the same time, they began to think seriously.

Seeing that all the officials were silent, Xiao Lengyue turned to look at the official who was still standing in the middle.

"The people in the capital are under your charge. I want to ask you, do the people in the slums have enough food to survive this month?

Is there a place for beggars on the street to shelter from the rain?"

As soon as these words came out, the man fell to his knees with a thud. He didn't expect that His Majesty targeted him because of this incident.

Xiao Lengyue looked at him and sneered, "Why, you are a human and they are not?

I gave you an official position so that you can serve the people, right?

They have no food to eat. Have you tried to help them?

The beggars can't find a place to shelter from the rain. Have you found a way to accommodate them?

No.

What did you do, hiding this.

No, it’s not about concealing it, but I just didn’t care about it.

It is even possible that in order to keep me from knowing about this, the beggar was driven out of the imperial city, right?"

When the man heard this, his face was filled with shock.

He didn't expect that His Majesty knew everything he had done.

After he realized what was happening, he quickly explained, "Your Majesty, I am innocent.

I did not drive them out of the city; they left on their own accord."

When Xiao Lengyue heard this, he sneered, "Yes, I was wrong, you didn't drive them out.

It's just that I'm spreading the news that someone is giving out porridge outside the city."

When the man heard this, he was so anxious that he almost cried. He wanted to explain, but Xiao Lengyue said, "Remove his position and confiscate his property.

Then he was exiled to the ore mines, and his family was driven out of the imperial city, never planning to enter the government.”

As soon as Xiao Lengyue said this, the man fell directly to the ground and did not react at all when he was dragged away by the guards.

After Xiao Lengyue waited for him to leave, he ordered, "Minister of Personnel."

When the Minister of Rites heard Xiao Lengyue calling his name, his body trembled. After he came to his senses, he hurried out and said tremblingly, "I'm here."

"After the court session, set up the merit department, go to the government office to collect merits, and fill the vacant positions for me before tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, the Minister of Rites bowed and said, "I obey your order."

After Xiao Lengyue asked him to leave, she said, "Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

When the Minister of Revenue heard him being called, he stood out tremblingly, and heard Xiao Lengyue say: "Take out the damp grains and give them to the public. I don't want to hear that someone starved to death on the street because of the rain."

Upon hearing this, the Minister of Revenue bowed and said, "Your humble servant obeys your order."

Xiao Lengyue nodded and said, "Old Master."

When Old Tutor Murong heard this, he stood up, bowed to Xiao Lengyue, and then stood there, waiting for Xiao Lengyue's instructions.

“Every city has disaster relief food.

Use the relief grain to get through this month first, and I will find a way to make up for it later.

The officials within the six ministries are at your disposal, but as for who to send for inspection, that is up to the old tutor.

I have only one request, don’t let the people die of hunger or cold in the streets.”

When Old Master Murong heard this, he bowed and said solemnly, "Your humble servant obeys your order."

After finishing her explanation, Xiao Lengyue left the court. After she left, all the officials sat down on the ground.

God knows how scared they were that Xiao Lengyue would call out their names just now.

After looking at each other, all the officials took a deep breath, and were about to get up and go home when they heard movement coming from above the dragon throne.

The officials looked up and saw the two dragons opened their eyes. They looked at the officials and said calmly, "Whoever has bad ideas, I will kill you."

When the big-headed snake heard what the stupid snake said, it didn't react at all, but the next second, two officials flew up and slammed to the ground.

"You dare to insult my Lord and seek death."

After saying that, the two men were thrown out of the Golden Palace by the dragon.

When the officials saw this scene, they huddled up in fear.

However, there are also some people who stand very straight.