From eunuch to emperor

In fact, Chen Hanying, the servant of the household department, is very good at falsifying accounts. The household department checks the accounts every year, but it has not been discovered.

It was only because of Chen Hanying's bad luck that he met the evil star Long Chen.

After the implementation of the double-entry bookkeeping method, the balance of the accounts is clear at a glance, and the fake accounts cannot be covered up, and all of them are uncovered.

Therefore, Jing Heng put the blame on Long Chen.

Hubu was made a mess by him, Jing Heng was angry from the heart, evil from the guts, and proposed to let Long Chen take over as Hubu Shangshu.

As soon as this remark came out, Chaotang was like a drop of water poured into a frying pan, and it immediately exploded.

"Shangshu of the Household Department is an important position, how can an eunuch take it?"

"Long Chengen is already the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, how can he be the Minister of the Ministry of Households again?"

"One person has two ministers, which has never happened since the founding of our dynasty."

"It's not just my dynasty, but all the countries in the world have never seen such a thing."

All the ministers in the DPRK and China opposed it, but no one agreed.

The reason for the objection is very simple, Long Chen is a eunuch who is in charge of two ministers, this is a big joke.

Seeing the fierce opposition from the ministers, Long Chen came out to pay homage: "Qizou Shengshang, the humble official is just a crippled body, and it is already too much for a minister of the Ministry of Industry.

"Thank you, Mr. Jing, for your recommendation. Mr. Long really has limited abilities."

Long Chen took the initiative to come out and refuse, the Ministry of Finance is a big mess now, these ministers thought it was some kind of sweet meat, a bunch of idiots.

"I believe that a veteran minister with high morals in the court and China should be selected as the new secretary of the household department, so as to revitalize the household department and solve the deficit problem."

"For example, Mr. Li is the elder of the two dynasties, and Mr. Wan is proficient in accounting. They are both excellent candidates."

Just now these two old fellows were the ones who had the loudest objections, so Long Chen opposed the general and asked the two of them to do it.

The two were startled, and quickly said: "My lord, we are old and frail, and we cannot take the position of Minister of the Household Department. Please choose another candidate."

The empress was displeased and said, "Then you recommend one?"

Master Li and Master Wan lowered their heads and remained silent.

Recommendations are usually a good thing, but now they are harmful, so they won't be so stupid.

There was silence in the court, and no one spoke.

Jing Heng said again: "Your Majesty, the Household Department is very important, looking at the world, the most suitable candidate is Long Cheng'en."

"Last year in Wendou, Nanliang invited Yu Shinan, the leader of literati, and Long Chengen was able to defeat him as soon as he entered the palace."

"Later, it was Long Chengen's ingenious plan to break Linjiang City. Later, the problem of burning firewood, the problem of building the city, these problems that we have been unable to solve for decades, Long Chengen can solve them one by one."

"Now the household department has a huge deficit, and the whole country, only Long Cheng'en can solve it."

"Therefore, I still recommend Long Cheng'en as Minister of the Household Department."

The credits just mentioned are all great credits.

If he didn't know that Hubu is a mess, Long Chen would really think that Jing Heng is his little fanboy.

The Empress looked at Long Cheng'en, then at the ministers in the court, and asked, "What about you? Do you agree or disagree?"

This time, no one spoke.

The household department is indeed a mess, let the eunuch take the blame.

No one objected.

The empress said: "Long Cheng'en, what do you think?"

Long Chen said loudly: "I have little talent and little learning, I can't do it!"

Such a mess must be rejected.

However, Jing Heng pursued him relentlessly, and said, "Long Cheng'en, you were so capable in the past, why are you being cowardly this time? Could it be that you are exhausted?"

Long Chen smiled, and said: "Master Jing, the Ministry of Finance is short in your hands, you have hands and feet, why do you want me to wipe your ass?"

Jing Heng was poked at the sore spot, and said angrily: "I don't manage well, you can take care of it if you have the ability!"

Long Chen laughed and said: "I'm not capable, you go by yourself!"

Jing Heng was so angry that he blushed and his neck was thick. He thought he could use the provocative method to irritate Long Chen, thus throwing this mess out, but he didn't expect that Long Chen was a brown candy. You can say whatever you want, but I won't accept it.

Di Luoxi couldn't stand it anymore, and came out and said, "Your Majesty, there is a huge deficit in the household department. At this time, let Long Chengen take over, isn't this a jump into the pit?"

"Besides, even if Long Cheng'en closes the household department, some people will come to pick peaches again."

Jing Heng knew he was talking about himself, and immediately said: "If Long Chengen can manage the household department well and fill in the gaps, then the household department will give it to Long Chengen."

Di Yu said slightly angrily: "Presumptuous! The government office of the imperial court, you can give it to whoever you want!"

Jing Heng really got carried away and regarded the Ministry of Households as the private yamen of his Jing family.

Jing Heng snorted coldly and remained silent.

But the empress said: "Well, in front of the court ministers, I will speak clearly."

"Long Cheng'en also serves as Minister of the Household Department. If the deficit problem can be resolved, then Long Cheng'en will take up the post of Minister of the Household Department in the future. You must not object."

"Jing Heng, do you agree?"

Jing Heng glanced at Long Chen maliciously, and said loudly: "I agree! I'm afraid that someone won't dare to answer!"

The empress asked the ministers in the court again: "Do you have any opinions?"

The ministers of the DPRK hesitated, and the Minister of the Household Department was a very important yamen, which managed all the taxes, taxes and silver taels of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and they all wanted it.

But right now the household department is a big mess, and no one dares to take over.

"Do you agree?"

the Empress asked loudly.

Master Li and Master Wan said: "If Long Chengen can solve it, we will agree."

The empress nodded slightly, and finally asked Long Chen: "Long Chengen, what about you?"

Jing Heng sneered: "Someone dare not!"

Long Chen snorted and bowed: "This humble minister leads the decree!"

hiss...

The court officials all looked sideways, they didn't expect that Long Chen would really pick it up.

The household department has a deficit of 700 million taels, and even if we save money every year in the future, it will take at least 7 or 8 years to make up for it.

In addition, Sifanglou intends to suppress the taxes of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and Nanliang is determined to retake Linjiang City. Whether there will be a surplus every year is still a big problem.

The empress was very happy, and said: "Long Cheng'en is worthy of being the pillar of my court, and he can accept orders in the face of danger."

"From today onwards, Long Cheng'en will concurrently serve as Minister of the Household Department to resolve the shortfall."

At this moment, Jing Heng jumped out again and said, "My lord, we have to set a time to solve the deficit of the household department within one year."

"It can't be delayed for 20 or 20 years. Long Chengen has also served as the household department for [-] or [-] years. There must be an explanation."

Other ministers seconded the proposal one after another, saying that there must be a time limit.

Di Luoxi was furious and scolded: "Fart! You can solve the deficit in one year, and you will do it!"

Jing Heng was also not happy, and sneered: "Why does the fourth princess protect an eunuch so much? Could it be that the rumors from the outside world are true?"

It was rumored in the outside world that Long Chen was actually not a eunuch, but a man who was in the harem face to face.

The empress Feng's eyes turned cold, and she reprimanded: "Jing Heng! Be careful! It's not proper to bring rumors from the outside world into the court!"

Jing Heng smiled and retreated, but still said: "If I don't say it, the outside world will say it."

Di Luoxi was so angry that she wished she could draw her sword and chop Jing Heng.

Long Chen smiled and said: "Master Jing, I also heard a rumor, do you want to hear it?"