Chapter 113 The discussion at court (2)
After humphing once, Lin Qing said sinisterly, “His Majesty is benevolent, wise and have trusted this servant. Therefore, he handed the Department of Supervision for us, the court eunuchs, to take care off. Also, thanks to His Majesty’s blessing, the members of our Department of Supervision had handled many matters for His Majesty cautiously and with all our efforts for so many years. We have also never let His Majesty worry about us. Prime minister Lin has now raised this question, is it that our Department of Supervision has offended you? Or is it that you don’t trust us? Or is it that you doubt His Majesty?! Lin Xian, you dare to question His Majesty? Do you know that this is a big crime?”
Emperor Jinghui’s eyes turned fierce, looked sharply at Lin Xian as if he wanted to see through him.
Could it be that the thoughts of this important minister of his was already so deep?
Lin Xian hurriedly said, “Your Majesty, calm down your anger. This subject didn’t mean this at all. Asking Your Majesty to be clear-minded!” The officials who followed him also did the same.
There was no other way, Lin Xian had a special status. Even if he committed a crime, emperor Jinghui wouldn’t condemn him easily. However, they were different. They wouldn’t be able to bear it if emperor Jinghui used them to vent his anger.
Lin Qing also took advantage of this moment to say to emperor Jinghui, “Your Majesty, this subject thinks that prime minister Lin might’ve thought too much for the country to say such a thing. Your Majesty must be considerate of prime minister Lin! Otherwise, our Great Liang will have one less loyal minister!”
Lin Qing’s voice was authentic and had an excellent expression. It was just that emperor Jinghui’s expression darkened even more. Lin Qing continued as if he hadn’t noticed, “Your Majesty, prime minister Lin worked so hard for the country. This subject thinks that prime minister Lin would wear down. How about adding a few more members to the cabinet?! Not only would that share prime minister Lin’s pressure, it will also lead to serving His Majesty better. Why should we not to such a wonderful thing? Furthermore, the cabinet’s positions had been vacant for so long. It is not appropriate like that. Your Majesty should set up another cabinet minister as soon as possible.”
As soon as this was said, the whole court was silent. No one dared to make a sound. All the people who wanted to speak widened their eyes and their throats seemed to be stuck with something. They looked weirdly at Lin Qing, but finally their gazes landed on Lin Xian.
Although, Lin Qing couldn’t meddle with the politics out in the open, but every time, he used the pretext to speak up for emperor Jinghui and inserted himself into the discussion of the politics. Emperor Jinghui didn’t blame him and the officials couldn’t do anything to him. Therefore, after many years, this silence was approved by the officials. Hence, Lin Qing’s speech was only to be expected now and no one used this to try to convict him.
This also facilitated Lin Qing a lot. For example now, on important occasions and time, he gave his enemy a stab and it happened that his enemy couldn’t do anything to him.
Under the eyes of many officials of the court, a lot of sweat gradually emerged on Lin Xian’s forehead.
He was anxious in his heart.
Naturally, Lin Xian knew what these words of Lin Qing would bring to himself. Hence, he knelt to emperor Jinghui and said, “Your Majesty, this is a serious matter. A moment of carelessness may cause the unrest of the nation. It is better for us to discuss this matter attentively before deciding.”
These words were really funny. More than ten years ago, when the two other members of the cabinet were pulled down, one didn’t see prime minister Lin think about Great Liang and consider about his colleagues. Just as the spearhead was raised, someone couldn’t wait to come out and mention the serious relationship to emperor Jinghui.
The officials also looked at Lin Xian with strange eyes. Who didn’t want to go further in their career as an officer? There were only a few people who didn’t want to climb up. The ninth rank wanted to become the seventh rank and the seventh rank wanted to become the third ranked officer. Although, some important positions were ranked, but the real power of those positions were also coveted. It could be said that as long as one embarked on the path of becoming an official, almost all would become the master who only specialized in how to climb higher and how to win fame and fortune.
The cabinet was emperor Jinghui’s organization with the highest authority. Many people were staring at the seats inside.
To be promoted and gain wealth, blocking one’s livelihood was the same as killing one’s parents. How many years had Lin Xian occupied the cabinet alone? Presumably, if it wasn’t because of his great power, the officials would have eaten him with red eyes!
Since Lin Xian had set his sights on the Department of Supervision, Lin Qing wanted to see if the officials at court could still be of one mind with Lin Xian. Or was he so selfless and was willing to add members to the cabinet for the development of Great Liang and the stability of the court?
“Great Liang had been founded for a few hundred of years. The peace and prosperity of each generation were the result of the cooperation of Your Majesty and the officials of the court. Also, no matter what period, the cabinet, which is a confidential organization, plays a non-negligible role in helping Your Majesty deal with the military affairs, the affairs of the court, the diplomatic relations, every change of personal in the court and even the change in the imperial household. Which one of these matters have the cabinet not intervened with? It showed the importance of its duties! However, in our dynasty, how could the three-member cabinet become only of one person’s? No matter how brimmed over with talent and prominent one is, it will also be difficult to support Your Majesty with managing the state affairs even better. Also, all the affairs that the backbone of the court handled were major matters of the country. How could it be treated like child’s play? This subject will courageously ask Your Majesty to add members to the cabinet for our Great Liang and the many people of our Great Liang!”
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Hehe Lin Qing in his element~
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