Chapter 221: Zhao He Shan, Take This Position

who was anxiously seeking advice.“However, I can assure you that through my network of informants within the palace and the East Palace, I have confirmed that Crown Prince Li Chen is indeed authentic...Chapter 221: Zhao He Shan, May You Take This Post

Su Zhen'ting bowed and said, "In this way, we can ensure that similar mistakes will not happen again in the future, and we can also ensure that every memorial is carefully considered by both the East Palace and the cabinet before making a decision. This is beneficial for both the cabinet and the East Palace."

Su Zhen's plan was barely acceptable to both Li Chen and Zhao Xuanji.

The premise is that none of them want a complete showdown on this court.

It's not time yet.

"I have no objections."

Zhao Xuanji said stiffly.

He felt a little frustrated.

Originally, he intended to use the rebellion in Xishan Province to disrupt Li Chen's plans and cause him to abandon his campaign against Xian Chao.

But this plan has backfired, not only failing to materialize but also giving the East Palace a new layer of control over the most important cabinet documents. It's akin to losing both the chicken and the rice while trying to steal it.

Li Chen and Su Zhen Ting exchanged a glance, each hiding the satisfaction in their eyes.

With a flick of his robe, Li Chen declared, "Attendant, draft an imperial edict!"

"Xi Shan province's Chief Administrator, Tao Rui, was corrupt and negligent in his duties. When faced with a rebellion, he failed to act effectively and fled before any battle took place. His crimes are heinous and unforgivable. Therefore, by imperial decree, Tao Rui shall be dragged out to the midday gate and executed immediately. His entire clan shall be exterminated."

"All the family property shall be confiscated, and all the money seized will not go into the national treasury but will be directly used to relieve the famine in Xishan Province."

Moreover, this matter is of the utmost importance and cannot be accomplished by Tao Rui alone. The Ministry of Officials, Dali Temple, Metropolitan Procuratorate, Dongchang Jinyiwei must assist in immediately investigating Xishan Province. All officials involved, regardless of their rank or position, must be apprehended. After a joint trial by the three judicial authorities, those who deserve to be executed shall be executed, and those who deserve to have their property confiscated shall have their property confiscated.

"The military commander of Xishan Province, responsible for suppressing rebellions, failed to quell the uprising effectively, resulting in a sudden surge in rebel forces. His incompetence is inexcusable. He is immediately dismissed and investigated. He will be dealt with according to law for his crimes."

Looking at Zhao Xuanji, Li Chen said coldly: "Prime Minister, do you think this approach by the palace is satisfactory"

Zhao Xuanji's face twitched, gritting his teeth and saying: "Nothing amiss."

Li Chen nodded and said, "Very good."

"But the situation in Xishan Province is perilous, and the local government cannot be without a leader for a day. The minister suggests that Xu Changqing, the Left Minister of Household Affairs, be appointed as the Administrative Commissioner of Xishan."

As soon as Zhao Xuanji uttered these words, Xu Changqing's face turned pale. He almost couldn't help but point at Zhao Xuanji's nose and angrily scold him for his heartless cruelty.

To jump from the Left Servant of the Ministry of Revenue to governing a province is, of course, a good thing.

It could even be said that it crossed a watershed.

Xu Changqing had already made up his mind to stay in the capital and not go to a provincial post.

More importantly, what is Xishan Province like now

That place suffered the worst damage, you could tell from Tao Rui's words just now. Nearly all the people died or fled. More importantly, there is an uprising going on there right now.

He was a Beijing official, with no relatives to rely on. If he were questioned by the Three Boards of Inquiry and the Dongchang and Jinyiwei together across the entire province, who would be willing to help him then

This is a bottomless pit, a trap that anyone who goes into it will die.

Zhao Xuanji realized that if he couldn't move the prince, he had to first remove the prince's wings.

Xu Changqing didn't dare to speak at this time, he could only stare expectantly at Li Chen.

And Li Chen, hearing Zhao Xuanji's words, directly refused without thinking.

"No, Xu Changqing has been working at the Ministry of Finance. Now that the national treasury is empty and the work of the Ministry of Finance is heavy, we can't send him away."

Zhao Xuanji was about to speak when Li Chen jumped in, "For the new West Mountain Province's Circuit Intendant, this palace has already chosen a candidate: Zhao Heshan, the county magistrate of Hejian. He is capable of fulfilling this role."Chapter 193 Can You See the Crown Prince