Chapter 59 Thunder explodes, gearing up(2/3)
Everyone looked at him.
Jia Daiwen was a Jinshi in the second year of Longqing's reign. He served successively in the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Works, and was promoted to the Ministry of Household Affairs in August.
Although this man was not from Nanzhili, his two sons were married to the granddaughter of Li Chunfang, a former bachelor of Zhongji Palace, who was from Nanzhili, and the daughter of Cao Bangfu, the Minister of Household Affairs in Nanjing.
My daughter also married to Nanzhili.
It can be said that Jia Daiwen is the spokesperson of Southern Zhili.
Jia Daiwen took out a memorial and handed it to everyone, while he himself said: "Nanjing Hu Ke gave Zhang Huan the matter. Chen Tiao refuted Governor Wang's memorial."
"Governor Wang Zongmu reported that the rice shipped by sea, 120,000 shi, departed from Huai'an, arrived in Tianjin, and finally arrived at the port, without any damage."
"But in fact, there are rumors that eight ships carrying 3,200 kilometres were hit by a storm, completely lost, and no news was heard from them!"
"It is said that Wang Zongmu expected such losses in advance, so he sent someone to bring 30,000 taels of silver to buy grain to supplement."
"This is a heinous crime!"
There was another commotion.
Suddenly, the screen on the imperial steps was pulled away, and the officials were not surprised.
The emperor looked at Jia Dai with a disappointed look on his face and asked: "Rumors?"
"It is said?"
"Jia Qing, I have just worried about this kind of thing before. When there are discrepancies between the two memorials, what should I do first?"
"Governor Wang Qing said that the grains of 120,000 shi are intact, and there are 120,000 shi of grain on board as 'proof'."
"I told Zhang Qing that all 3,200 stones were lost, but it was just 'rumor' or 'rumor'."
"Where do I go from here?"
Jia Daiwen's expression changed.
He quickly explained: "Your Majesty, officials have the right to report things based on rumors!"
Zhu Yijun shook his head: "Jia Qing, I didn't ask Yan Guan to report the matter, but since this kind of local matter is beyond my reach, can't you understand my father and go to find out the 'clear evidence' before reporting it?"
I wonder if these words reminded someone.
Li Zaiting suddenly stepped forward and said, "Yes, Jia Geizhong, how come the memorials from Governor Wang and Zhang Geizhong arrived at the same time, and Zhang Geizhong can still refute Governor Wang?"
"Is it a divination or a peeping memorial? Or is it simply because there is some unclean person around Governor Wang?"
"Are the high officials of our dynasty so naked?"
Zhu Yijun cast admiring glances at Li Zaiting.
Overtly, let it go, but secretly, I still have to reward him with something.
The matter of offshore shipping is not without reason.
Although the risks of storms, running aground on rocks, etc. are extremely high, we should never give up eating because of choking.
When Gao Gong was in power, he wanted to open up the sea, and by the way he also did offshore shipping.
There was the matter of Wang Zongmu's "Twelve Benefits of Shipping", and then Wang Zongmu was given the order to try it out, which was also the order Gao Gong requested from the late emperor.
Now that Zhu Yijun has taken over Gao Gong's political resources, this matter has naturally taken over.
Continuing to try sea transportation is not only the demand of the times, but also preparation work for water transportation.
When Hai Rui launches water transport between the Huaihe River and Huaihe River, there will inevitably be no trouble. By then, sea transport will be able to be used as a temporary backup.
To avoid being coerced by others using the "overall situation".
After Li Zaiting assisted, Jia Daiwen wanted to refute.
But Zhang Juzheng, the chief assistant, suddenly came out and took over the conversation: "I also remember this matter. When the late emperor issued the edict for trial implementation, he should have ordered the Ministry of Industry to accompany him, right?"
Zhu Heng was suddenly called upon and was a little stunned.
After thinking for a while, he said: "There were two principals who followed the whole process, but I didn't hear anything about capsizing."
He hesitated and said: "But I think that even if there is capsize, we should continue to explore shipping..."
The ministers glanced at the technocrat and wondered what they were arguing about.
This is not a technical issue, it is a political issue.
If we use sea transportation, what about water transportation?
This is the life and clothing of millions of laborers, and it cannot be determined by whether it works or not.
Wang Zongmu really didn't deserve to be a son of a man, he just wanted to be a governor of water transportation and poach his own family.
Zhang Siwei from the Ministry of Rites stepped forward and said to smooth things over: "Today's implementation of sea transportation is like trying to grow rice in the north. It should be tested in small quantities at first to see whether it can adapt to the local climate conditions, and then gradually promote it."
"Similarly, long-term and short-term appropriate strategies for river and sea transportation should also be flexibly grasped based on actual conditions."
Zhu Yijun took a deep look at Zhang Siwei.
He praised in his mouth: "You are so mature and prudent in your words."
But I am secretly wary that among the township parties today, the Jin party is the worst.
However, the Southern Zhili Township Party should not be underestimated. Later Zhejiang Party and Donglin Party were all branched off from the Pan-Southern Zhili Township Party, which shows that they are very powerful.
Now if the Pan-Southern Zhili Township Party merges with the Jin Party, things will not be fun.
Zhu Yijun looked at Wang Guoguang again: "Wang Qing, what does Hubu mean?"
Wang Guoguang was well prepared and pondered for a moment before saying: "When officials from the Ministry of Science and Technology proposed to commend the achievements of maritime transportation, we pointed out that in the long run, reliance on rivers is fundamental, and maritime transportation is a means to deal with current emergencies."
"We believe that given the unpredictable risks of shipping, we should first familiarize ourselves with this route to prepare for emergencies."
"Therefore, the Ministry of Revenue proposed that we might as well try to increase the number of sea transportation trips again in the first year of the year."
Zhu Yijun nodded without expressing his position.
He looked at Zhang Juzheng with a gentle expression: "Yuanfu, what do you think of the cabinet?"
Zhang Juzheng glanced at the emperor.
He still said: "What the Nanzhili Yanguan said is just a rumor and it is difficult to investigate in depth. However, officials who dare to take the responsibility should be treated leniently to see the consequences."
"What's more, the maritime transport involved a large number of people, including manpower from several provinces. It lasted for several months and passed through three provinces. Hundreds of officials, guards, guards and sailors were involved. If there is a shipwreck, it is unlikely that there will be only words.
The official mentioned it."
"The 30,000 taels of silver came from the Huai Treasury. There are accounts that can be checked, and the manpower and ships hired are also clearly recorded. Your Majesty, you might as well ask the Ministry of Revenue to coordinate with the Metropolitan Procuratorate to verify it through the inspection of the censor."
"As for the matter of shipping, I believe that what Wang Shangshu said is for the sake of the country, and the cabinet seconded it."
Zhu Yijun nodded: "Then Qing will report to the Chief of Ceremonies later."
The two of them settled the matter in a few words.
Jia Daiwen's face was gloomy. This emperor was much harder to fool than the previous emperor.
That's all, and when the leader of the dynasty assists Zhou in his abuses, it is really a general who does not support the country!
He returned to the train and glanced at Zhang Siwei without any trace, only to receive a shake of his head in response.
Bah! Just make a token effort after getting the benefits. Sooner or later you will have to try this if you join the party!
I vented in my heart, but I had no choice but to exchange glances with several colleagues to express my long-term plan.
Jia Daiwen thought that this was enough.
Targeting Lianghuai one after another, the so-called problem is only three, and there should be nothing to do with them next.
but……
Gaoyi, the deputy assistant to the cabinet, said: "The cabinet has received several bullets, with both witnesses and material evidence. It is planned to have the three judicial departments jointly try it."
He took out some memorials and circulated them to the courtiers.
He himself looked at Wang Zhigao, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Ge Shouli, the Censor of the Imperial Procuratorate, and Chen Yisong, the Minister of Dali Temple.
He opened his mouth and said, "It's about the transfer of salt transport envoys from the Huaidu to the Huaihe River, Wang Ruyan."
"Twelve counts of corruption, perverting the law, enriching one's own pockets, colluding with salt merchants, withholding taxes, etc."
"The criminal has been detained in Caoyun Yamen, and all the witnesses and physical evidence are at Beizhen Fusi."
"Three of you, who do you think is the right person to handle this case?"
Jia Daiwen, Zhang Daoming, Bi Qiang and nearly ten other people all looked at Hai Rui at the same time, their expressions changing wildly!
Wang Zhigao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, shook his head: "It's beyond the reach of the two Huaihe whips. The Ministry of Punishment has many cases, so we won't let anyone go."
"We might as well go to the south directly under the Ministry of Justice and cooperate with the investigation by the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."
Such matters involving officials are generally led by the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
It is reasonable for the Ministry of Punishment to authorize the Nanjing Ministry of Punishment.
Before Chen Yisong, the minister of Dali Temple, could speak, Zhang Juzheng took the lead and said, "Several officials from Dali Temple in Nanjing have not yet filled their vacancies. I'm afraid it is inconvenient to do so."
Chen Dong, the young minister of Dali Temple, came forward with confidence: "Dong, young minister of Dali Temple, is willing to take this position."
To be continued...