The empress is wild and cool, and I'll help her secure her throne

After seeing Qian Jianan's reaction, the empress actually smiled darkly in her heart -

As expected, no one would attach hatred to a small corpse tailor.

In their eyes, Ye Qianxuan is just an ant.

An ant that can be crushed to death at any time!

Even though his attitude towards him was very clear and he even sent imperial guards, in the eyes of these ministers, Ye Qianxuan was just a pet dog they raised.

They consider themselves “human beings”, so how could they get angry with a “dog”? !

They didn't dare to put the blame on themselves, so naturally they had to blame Kong Zhongzhi, who was equally close to Ye Qianxuan!

Now everyone in the government and the country knows that Kong Zhongzhi is very close to this lowly corpse tailor!

The last time the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites was investigated for corruption, Kong Zhongzhi was also involved!

Therefore, the Minister of Revenue blamed the death of the Minister of Rites on Kong Zhongzhi!

To be honest, this is exactly what the Empress wants!

Although the empress wanted to use Ye Qianxuan as a gun, she definitely didn't want him to die prematurely!

The left prime minister standing aside said nothing, but in his heart he felt that Qian Jianan had finally shown some cleverness.

Since the empress has found a way to put the blame for the fire in the Taicang Office on the former Minister of Rites Bai Haiqiu, then let the new Minister of Rites appointed by you solve the problem!

If you, Empress, don't pay any price, then Bai Haiqiu's death would be in vain!

The empress also frowned slightly.

It turns out that these old guys in the civil service group are all not easy to deal with.

As soon as I finished my attack, the opponent wanted to attack back.

Kong Zhongzhi was also confused.

Isn't this a scam?!

Solving the food shortage problem requires a huge amount of money!

I am just a scholar, where can I get so much money?

"Your Majesty! My abilities are limited. Solving the firewood shortage is already a difficult task for me. As for the food shortage, I really don't know how to solve it! Your Majesty, please find another solution!"

Kong Zhongzhi began to shirk responsibility for this huge mess.

"Hey! Minister Kong, don't say that. Don't you have that powerful craftsman Ye by your side?" Qian Jianan smiled evilly.

"He invented honeycomb coal to solve the problem of firewood shortage, so maybe he can also invent honeycomb rice to solve the problem of food shortage!"

"Please don't refuse, Minister Kong!"

"What's more, this is a mess caused by the Ministry of Rites. Are you, the Minister, going to pass it on to other departments just after taking office?"

The empress frowned slightly and looked at the silent Left Prime Minister: "Left Prime Minister, what do you think?"

The Left Prime Minister also bowed and said:

"Your Majesty, I believe that Kong Zhongzhi should solve the food shortage problem in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty."

"Just as Minister Qian said, Kong Zhongzhi has that amazing corpse-sewist by his side!"

"His poetic talent surpassed that of the Southern Wu poet, and his invention of honeycomb coal solved the firewood shortage problem in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. These are enough to prove that he is a great talent that our Eastern Zhou Dynasty has not seen in decades!"

"Now the national treasury is empty, the Kyoto Taicang Office was burned down, and the entire court is worried that only the combination of this craftsman Ye and Dean Kong can solve the food shortage problem!"

"Therefore, I agree with the Minister of Revenue's statement."

This left prime minister is indeed experienced!

Every word is praising, but actually killing!

These words first affirmed Ye Qianxuan's achievements, and then tied Ye Qianxuan and Kong Zhongzhi together.

If Ye Qianxuan and Kong Zhongzhi cannot solve the food shortage problem in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, they must be held accountable together!

The Left Prime Minister wanted to take advantage of this mess and even killed Ye Qianxuan, the empress's "dog"!

The Left Prime Minister didn't think highly of Ye Qianxuan.

In fact, apart from the empress and the chief eunuch, he doesn't take anyone seriously!

This Kong Zhongzhi was promoted by you, the Empress, so naturally I have to find a way to suppress him!

Killing your Empress's beloved pet dog would also cause a severe psychological blow to her!

It's just a matter of convenience!

The empress looked at Ye Qianxuan and said, "Master Ye, what do you think?"

Ye Qianxuan said loudly: "I am just a humble person. I accidentally solved the problem of firewood shortage in Dongzhou. It is a blessing from heaven! I really cannot solve the problem of food shortage in Dongzhou."

Such a mess must be rejected.

Even if you can't refuse in the end, you have to give it a try to get the greatest benefit!

Qian Jianan pursued him relentlessly and said in a cold voice: "Ye Qianxuan, although you are a lowly person, you are very capable!"

"You've walked back and forth from the Nine Gates Prison, and you even dared to hit the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites. The Empress holds you in such high regard and favor, why are you so cowardly now?"

Ye Qianxuan smiled and said, "Master Qian, I am just an ordinary person, so naturally I am a coward."

"What's more, I dare to say a word!"

"The Taicang Office was under the Ministry of Revenue, yet it was burned down by the Minister of Rites. Does the Ministry of Revenue dare to claim it has no responsibility at all?"

Qian Jianan was touched in the sore spot and shouted angrily: "How dare you, you untouchable, accuse me of this!"

"Given your status and achievements, you are not worthy of accusing me like this!"

"If you have the guts, you and Kong Zhongzhi will take over the food shortage problem in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. I'll let you scold me to your heart's content!"

Ye Qianxuan shrugged: "I have no ability."

Just a few words made Qian Jianan so angry that his face turned red and his neck became thick!

I originally thought that I could use provocation to anger Ye Qianxuan and make him take over this mess!

I didn’t expect this untouchable to have no self-respect at all - you can say whatever you want, I won’t accept it.

The Left Prime Minister also shook his head slightly. Qian Jianan really lowered his status. How could he fight with a lowly dog ​​with no self-respect and shame?

Shame!

The empress frowned slightly.

Naturally, she, being a scheming person, realized that Ye Qianxuan actually had a way to solve the food shortage problem.

Now, he is just trying to provoke the Minister of Revenue in order to get a higher price!

In that case, I will satisfy you!

Anyway, I have long wanted to promote you to the top room so that you can be used by me!

Therefore, the empress said, "I think what the Left Prime Minister said makes sense."

"Since the mess was caused by the Ministry of Rites, it should naturally be resolved by the Ministry of Rites."

"But I have always been clear about rewards and punishments!"

"Although Kong Zhongzhi is the new minister, if he fails to perform his duties properly, I will punish him for dereliction of duty, and Ye Qianxuan must die as an apology!"

"But if these two solve the food shortage problem in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, then no one will be allowed to raise any objections to Kong Zhongzhi's position as Minister of Rites!"

"At the same time, in addition to being promoted to the Xuanzi No. 2 room, Ye Qianxuan will also have the right to enter and leave the palace freely. You are not allowed to raise any objections based on his status as a lowly person."

"Zuo Cheng, Minister Qian, do you agree?"

Zuo Cheng bowed: "Everything is subject to your majesty's decision!"

Minister of Revenue Qian Jianan glanced at Ye Qianxuan and Kong Zhongzhi with ill intent, and said loudly: "Of course I agree! But I'm afraid some people won't dare to accept it!"

Kong Zhongzhi was so frightened that cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he immediately started thinking about how to refuse!

Ye Qianxuan also remained silent, as if he was also thinking.

The Empress asked calmly, "Minister Kong? Craftsman Ye? What do you think?"

Qian Jianan sneered, "They don't dare to answer!"

Kong Zhongzhi bowed and immediately wanted to refuse: "Your Majesty, I..."

Before Kong Zhongzhi finished speaking, Ye Qianxuan bowed and said, "Your humble servant and Minister Kong, obey your order!"

hiss!

Kong Zhongzhi: ???

The Left Prime Minister sneered.

Qian Jianan showed a triumphant smile!

This lowly corpse seamstress actually dares to take on this hot potato!

The capital city needs at least seven million tons of food for the winter!

If you go to Southern Wu to buy it, it will cost tens of millions of taels of silver!

Where can this poor scholar and lowly corpse tailor solve this problem?

The empress nodded slightly and said, "Okay! From now on, the Ministry of Rites will solve the problem of food shortages in the capital of Dongzhou during the winter!"

At this moment, Qian Jianan jumped out again and said, "Your Majesty, let's set a time to solve the food shortage problem before the 39th day of winter!"

"After all, the 39th and 49th days of winter are the coldest times of the year. At that time, the rivers freeze over, no grass or trees grow, wild animals retreat to the forests, and even tree bark becomes hard and inedible!"

"If we can't solve the winter food shortage problem before then, who knows how many people in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty will starve to death!"

The Left Prime Minister also nodded and added, "Minister Qian is concerned about the country and the people. This suggestion is very correct."

As a great Confucian scholar, Kong Zhongzhi can no longer maintain his elegance and is about to get angry!

There are still six days left until the 39th day of the lunar calendar!

Six days!

How to solve the winter food shortage problem that has plagued the Eastern Zhou Dynasty for hundreds of years?