Chapter 240: Plotting against the Crowd
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Peng Cheng reached out to the top of the furnace, letting the smoke linger around his fingers.
"The budget of the Ministry of Industry cannot be reduced. ā
As he spoke, he withdrew his hand and sniffed it in front of his nose, the smell of soapberry and calamus vaguely seeping into his nose.
It's a pity that the spices that calm the mind can't calm the minds of those present.
Wen Yanbo snorted heavily, his facial features were about to wrinkle: "The budget of the Ministry of War cannot be reduced, nor can the Ministry of Industry, I have a wonderful idea-" He slapped his head hard, pretending to be suddenly surprised, and said sarcastically: "Let's not do it, we don't stop, just cut the use of the officials!"
As soon as this remark came out, everyone laughed and laughed.
Liu Xin persuaded him: "Since it is a discussion and discussion, there will definitely be different ideas and insistences, and discussing the compromises is the right thing.
Yao Hongyi hurriedly nodded and agreed: "What Liu Ge said is reasonable. ā
"Ho, Yao Yigong, you still have the face to say!" Wen Yanbo was annoyed and angry by Liu Xin's lesson, and he was unable to refute it, so he caught a gang and looked for him to get angry: "Isn't it good to be directly responsible for the budget of the Ministry of Reduction......? Well, now we can't even reduce the budget of the Ministry of Industry!"
Peng Cheng was even more surprised, and immediately asked Yao Hongyi: "Yigong, what he said is true? You originally wanted to cut the budget of the military department?"
Yao Hongyi comforted him: "Don't worry, Bo Zhan, I have explained to you the 'situation' of the expenditure of the military department, and Lord Wen is just joking with me." ā
The word "situation", he accented.
Peng Cheng bowed his head, arched his hand to Wen Yanbo, and said, "Since Master Wen knows the reason, he must understand." ā
Wen Yanbo frowned, don't look at him.
Peng Cheng said: "Speaking of which, since this budget plan involves the Ministry of Industry, there is no reason to bypass the Ministry of Industry and make decisions without authorization. ā
Yao Hongyi asked, "What does Bo Zhan mean ......?"
"I was tired and instigated to order people to go to Yin's mansion and invite Yin Qiran to come and discuss together. ā
Yin Qiran is today's Ministry of Industry.
"Do you want to invite people?" Wen Yanbo first objected: "Since ancient times, the conspiracy has been outnumbered and incomprehensible, and you can succeed with one word and one word?
Yao Hongyi advised: "Master Wen is calm and impatient, brainstorming is not a bad thing. ā
Wen Yanbo lazily raised his hand, pursed the corners of his mouth, and said impatiently: "It's not impossible to invite him here, but I have a request." ā
"Master Wen might as well speak bluntly. Peng Cheng and Yin Qiran have a lot of intersections in official business, and they are still familiar with each other, and he secretly thinks that if the conditions are not too excessive, he can probably cope with Yin Qiran.
"Which of the six ministries will be cut in budget? Before Yin Qiran arrives, we have to decide. ā
"Good!"
Everyone agreed in unison.
"How about the Criminal Department?" Ouyang Xiu suggested.
Liu Xin nodded lightly.
Wen Yanbo will not have any objections.
Peng Cheng groaned slightly and replied, "I agree." ā
Everyone looked at Yao Hongyi, he thought about it, and said, "I agree too." ā
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Wang Anshi's study.
Le Lin said a long time, her throat was a little dry unconsciously, she took a sip of tea slowly, and asked with a smile: "I don't know if the method I said has solved Mr.'s worries?"
Wang Anshi slapped the book case and said in surprise: "Good way, good way!"
He stroked his palm, thinking of Sima Guang's angry appearance, and couldn't help but frown. But after realizing that he had this schadenfreude thought, he secretly reflected on himself, forced a smile, and said, "But Brother Junshi may not agree." ā
"My methods are not contrary to the conditions I promised him. ā
"That's great!"
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On the lakeside in the backyard of Yanfu Palace, there is an exquisite wood-carved pavilion, surrounded by tulle.
The breeze blows, reflecting the white scenery outside the pavilion, like a dream.
The pavilion is covered with soft embroidered couches.
After days of cold wind and snow, it is rare to have a clear day. The Queen Mother leaned on the pillow on the couch and looked quietly out of the pavilion.
Chai Jue sat at the coffee table, also silent.
Bai Zhi babbled something.
For a long time, the Queen Mother noticed his ignorance.
"Ah Jue. ā
No response.
"Ah Jue!"
The Queen Mother raised her voice, and Chai Jue suddenly came back to her senses.
"Grandmother ......"
"Bai Zhi is asking you. ā
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