From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 55: Your Majesty, You Have Been Slacking Off (Edited)

Your Majesty, I have this report

Li Chengqian and Li Chengze spoke almost at the same time.

The court fell silent again.

But most people secretly felt a little happy.

The fight started.

The fight started.

The fight finally broke out.

A wise king who is becoming more and more powerful, and a controversial prince.

If you two don't fight, how will we know your worth? How will we even stand a chance?

If you don’t stir up the water a little, how are you going to let us catch fish?

At this time, the two of them played the opposite music at the same time, and for some reason, everyone in the court suddenly felt a sense of relief.

This is the authentic taste.

"Please go first, second brother." Seeing Li Chengze stand up, Li Chengqian smiled slightly and stopped talking.

"Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness just said is reasonable. Sending the families of criminals to the Jiaofangsi is indeed against the decorum of the court, but this does not require the extensive and extensive dismantling of the Jiaofangsi. A slight revision of the Qing Dynasty Law is sufficient. The Jiaofangsi is, after all, an agency under the Taichang Temple, and it involves numerous matters involving people, finances, and materials. A hasty abolition of it would indeed be inconsistent with the system. Moreover, although the Jiaofangsi originated from the previous dynasty, its responsibilities date back to ancient times, specifically responsible for ceremonial ceremonies and welcoming guests. Abolishing it due to the issue of the families of criminals would be putting the cart before the horse."

Indeed, the Jiaofangsi is the Jiaofangsi and the Jiyuan is the Jiyuan. These two are not the same concept. It is only because the previous dynasty's Taizu was vulgar that it became like this. Now that this dynasty wants to set things right, it only needs to remove one of the duties.

After all, in such a large court, whether it is a celebration, welcoming guests, or even a banquet, singing and dancing are indispensable.

Otherwise, apart from anything else, should we still hold the New Year's Day banquet in the future?
"My lord, second the motion!"

"I second the proposal!"

……

This statement made so much sense that immediately, many people responded.

Every institution in the imperial court has its significance, and involves countless interests and key issues. How can it be withdrawn just like that?

Although the prince's proposal was a good thing for most officials, it was too extreme.

Now, you've been caught, right?
And he was caught by the second prince.

The first time he played the right song, the second prince seized on the flaw and blocked it, and the difference in skill was immediately apparent!

Prince, you are still too young!
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has just entered the court and is not familiar with state affairs. Perhaps his initial intentions are good, but the court has its own rules. I think what the Second Prince said is very true." Wang Minzhi, the Junior Minister of Rites, said loudly.

The second prince observed government affairs in the Ministry of Rites, although the time was not long. However, he was kind and gentle, and he was not ashamed to ask questions from those below him. He was also very good to the lower-level officials. Officials at all levels had a very good impression of him. In a short period of time, he also cultivated a lot of power in the Ministry of Rites. Wang Minzhi was one of the first to approach him.

As for Shangshu Guo Youzhi, his only son is a favorite of the crown prince. Even if he approaches him, the second prince would not dare to trust him!

So, on the surface, Guo Youzhi's position in the Ministry of Rites is somewhat unstable, but what is the reality? No one knows.

"Cheng Qian, what do you think?"

Emperor Qing's face was calm and his eyes fell on Li Chengqian.

"Ah, oh~" Li Chengqian just woke up from his trance-like state.

There was no way. His second soul had been excreted by this world and was now floating in the void. Just now, the Xuanpin Pearl that carried his second soul had exhausted its energy in the void. After the last trace of its origin merged into his second soul, it was completely shattered. Now his second soul was running naked in the void.

When he suddenly heard Emperor Qing's question, he seemed to wake up from a dream, and there was a hint of anger in his tone, "Of course not. What elegant music celebrations, what welcoming rituals and music, people are born in worries and die in comfort. If everyone focuses on such vain things, how can they govern the country well?" This sentence silenced the ministers again.

This is this...

Is this human language?
Doesn’t this prince understand the ways of the world?
Li Chengqian's face looked a little ugly at this time, as if he was really angry with the second prince and the ministers.

"Your Majesty, the Liujing River west of the capital is a den of filth and corruption. I beg Your Majesty to issue an order to clear the river of pleasure boats and restore peace and order to our capital."

"What?" A court official in the hall stretched his neck and looked at Li Chengqian with a strange expression.

Could it be that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also possessed by some evil creature?

Liujing River pleasure boat!

That is the brothel and money bag of so many people?

Is the prince crazy?
"Your Majesty, no!"

Not long after Li Chengqian finished speaking, a fat figure stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, this is impossible. Liujing River is the most prosperous place in Kyoto, and..."

"Furthermore, you also hold shares in many pleasure boats, Marquis Dongxiang. You must have made a lot of money over the years, right?"

Li Chengqian interrupted him with a cold tone.

"Your Majesty, the Liujing River is prosperous, but it harbors filth and has seriously affected the security of the capital. Last month alone, four people died and many more were injured because of jealousy among the guests. Of course, what I want to say is not the despicable things these idiots have done, but that the Liujing River has really begun to affect the national destiny of my Qing Kingdom." Li Chengqian said.

dong dong dong...

Emperor Qing gently tapped the handle of the dragon throne in front of him, looking at Li Chengqian with a cold gaze. "Tell me, how can a small Flowing Crystal River affect the fate of our Daqing?"

"Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, you have worked diligently to govern the country. First, you defeated the Northern Wei, then suppressed the Dongyi. After the external threat was eliminated, Your Majesty cultivated and rested with the people. Now, our Daqing is thriving, and it is a prosperous era. This is all due to Your Majesty's efforts. However, prosperity is the key to success, and failure is also the key to failure. There are too many examples in history of prosperity and decline. Now, our Daqing is like a flourishing brocade and a raging fire. The signs of a peaceful and harmonious society have already appeared. Take Liujing River for example, who goes there the most? Besides the wealthy, the princes, nobles, civil and military ministers... "They go a lot. Half a year ago, the Cui family in Kyoto hosted a banquet for many court officials at Liujing River. The cost is said to have exceeded 300,000 taels. 300,000 taels, that's a lot of money. But Your Majesty, do you remember that this dynasty has a law that prohibits officials from visiting prostitutes? These officials openly violated the Qing law without any awareness of breaking the law. Some officials even competed for the most beautiful courtesan. Who is an otaku? She's just a prostitute. And all these court officials, of noble status, openly competed for her. For a feast, they actually spent over 10,000 taels. Is she made of gold?"

"Also, every year during the major exams, students from all over the country flock to the capital, vying to see the grand spectacle of Liujing River. Who are they? They come to take the exams, to be the future officials and pillars of Daqing. But now, in the capital, instead of settling down to study and take the exams, they gather at Liujing River to compete for those prostitutes. How can such people have a place in the court in the future? If they are allowed to have a place in the court, can we expect them to govern the country in the future?"

After saying all this in one breath, Li Chengqian straightened his back, turned around and looked at the ministers. He raised his hand, pointed at them and said, "Who in this court dares to say that they have never been to Liujing River to drink, flirt, or hug a prostitute?"

This……

So irritating!

"People's hearts are corrupted. Once corrupted, it's hard to clean up. Although clearing the Flowing Crystal River won't cure the problem, it does demonstrate the court's stance and resolve!"

"And why should the Jiaofangsi be abolished? Because it's an office under the Ministry of Rites and the Taichang Temple. The Ministry of Rites actually makes a living by selling the flesh and blood of criminals, and instead of feeling ashamed, they take pride in it. Shouldn't such an office be abolished? As long as it exists, it is a blasphemy against ethics and moral principles, and a mockery of our Daqing."

"Second brother! I know why you want to protect the Jiaofangsi, but at this time, you must have the courage to cut off your own arm. Also, you are now a wise king, gentle and courteous, but you can't just recruit anyone you see. I heard that Bai Wei, who cheated prostitutes for money, has also been recruited. How dare you use such a slut?"

"I, you..." The second prince's face turned red, he pointed at Li Chengqian, unable to utter a word.

This wasn't the end yet. Li Chengqian fired at full force, "And there are also important officials in the court!"

He raised his hand and pointed directly at Chen Pingping. "President Chen, you're renowned, you head the Overwatch Council. But ever since arresting Xiao En, you've been so disengaged, and who knows where your mind is, hiding out in the Overwatch Council, living a life of insignificance. Prime Minister Lin..." Li Chengqian pointed at Lin Ruofu again. "Your talent is recognized, but is it used in the right way? All you do all day long, besides forming cliques, is flatter His Majesty and try to figure out His Majesty's thoughts. All you think about is staying in the position of Prime Minister for a few more years and making more money. You think you've mastered the art of government, but you've never considered the future of Qing."

"Such a court, such a Daqing—"

Li Chengqian had a look of disappointment on his face. He raised his hand and slammed it hard on the handle of the wheelchair, as if to vent something. His eyes swept around the hall and finally turned to Emperor Qing.

He clasped his hands together, bowed deeply, and then sighed deeply.

"Your Majesty, you have been slacking off over the years!"

(End of this chapter)