Chapter 137 Competing in public?No one had expected Yun Shu to be this way, let alone that she had such detailed information about the ministers from decades ago and even from their childhood! A person has lived for decades, who can guarantee that he has never done anything embarrassing since childhood? Those present were all important officials in the court. After their secrets were exposed in front of so many colleagues, would they still be able to maintain their dignity? The ministers who were originally excited and wanted to debate with Yunshu to the end gradually stopped. The way he avoided looking at Yunshu was very similar to the scene when Yunshu was in school and the teacher called on someone to answer a question. Even the Right Prime Minister pretended to look up at the beams in the hall when Yun Shu looked over. Only the Minister of Revenue, the unlucky fellow who had been pointed at by the Right Prime Minister, dodged at first out of reflex, then remembered his mission, and gritted his teeth and turned his gaze back to meet Yun Shu's. He moved his left leg slightly, and was about to take a step forward to say something. Yun Shu suddenly turned around and, ahead of him, solemnly bowed to Emperor Xuanwu again: "Father, when I was collecting interesting news for the Capital Weekly, I accidentally learned about some things that many adults in the court had experienced in the past. And I realized that various conditions that seem to be very important, such as age, knowledge, and background, are often not the basis for judging whether a person can be an official, or whether he can be a good official. Just like the Grand Tutor Cui who taught me and my sixth brother in the past, although he himself is well-educated, he is still not capable of teaching the princess and the prince. " "That sounds reasonable." I thought I would be able to listen to this brat criticize all the ministers in the court in the Xuanzheng Hall today, but I didn't expect that she would suddenly stop talking just when he was getting excited. Emperor Xuanwu felt regretful, but he still nodded in cooperation:
"Then in your opinion, what is the basis for judging whether a person can be an official, and whether he can be a good official?" "Of course it depends on whether she can do her job well!" Yun Shu raised three fingers slowly: “As of now, there are only three things that the president of the Chamber of Commerce needs to do. The first thing is to present the memorials submitted by the presidents of chambers of commerce from all over the country to my father, and then assist my father in handling these matters without any selfish motives. I believe that there is no one more suitable than me to handle this matter. After all, I have lived in the palace for a long time and don't know many people. And looking at the situation today, you can see that I am not very popular. These aristocratic families all dislike me to some extent. So... in terms of being selfless and having equal relations with everyone, all of you are worse than me! As for handling things... Father is in charge, and I am just assisting a little, what's so difficult about it?" Ministers: "..." No, how could she say this without changing her expression or heartbeat and regard it as her advantage? She has an equal relationship with everyone but she's still proud of it? "The second thing." Ignoring the strange looks from those around him, Yun Shu continued calmly: “Every year, we give benefits to the chambers of commerce that pay the most taxes and give them some unique businesses. Judging from the speed at which I was able to come up with low-cost paper and printing techniques, no one here can match me." "..." This is barely a fact. There's really nothing to refute. "The third thing, and the most important thing, is to check the accounts." Yun Shu turned around slowly and took the initiative to call the name of the Minister of Revenue: "It's not enough to just say this, but if I can beat even the Minister of Finance, Lord Yan, I'm sure the others won't have any doubts, right?" "It's natural!"
Unexpectedly, Yun Shu took the initiative to bring up the matter without the Minister of Ministry of Finance saying anything. How old is she? Just because you opened a restaurant and looked at the account books for a few days, you think you can compare with the Minister of Revenue? You really don't know your place! The Right Prime Minister sneered in his heart, fearing that Emperor Xuanwu would protect his daughter and help Yunshu to cover up the matter. He immediately blocked Yunshu's escape route: “If Princess Saint Ann really has this ability, it would be a good thing for Her Highness to take the position of President of the Chamber of Commerce! But if the princess doesn’t have this ability…” "Then I'm embarrassed!" Right Prime Minister: “…” Did she think that if she just interrupted and lost, she wouldn't have to pay any price? He is indeed a child at heart! With a disdainful snort, the Right Prime Minister raised his chin slightly and continued: "If the princess can't do it, then you should give the position of President of the Chamber of Commerce to a more suitable candidate!" "Okay!" Yun Shu agreed without hesitation: "How do we compare? Bring me some account books now?" "Li Dehai." Emperor Xuanwu actually did not expect that Yunshu would dare to propose such an outrageous thing as competing with the Minister of Revenue in auditing accounts. Although mathematics was taught in the study room, I would not say that the subject was taken very seriously! Maybe they just taught some basic stuff. Besides, it's just the basics. He has never heard anyone say that his kid is extremely talented in this subject! Can she really win over Minister Yan? Emperor Xuanwu was really a little nervous. But this brat spoke too quickly, and before he could intervene, she had already reached a verbal bet with the Right Prime Minister! With so many ministers watching, it was too late for him to object. Now I just hope that this brat can be more reliable. Even if I can't beat the Minister of Revenue, as long as he doesn't lose too badly and performs decently, he can still help turn things around! His eyes fell on Yun Shu and paused for two seconds. Emperor Xuanwu said helplessly: "Go get the account books and the abacus." "Yes." Li Dehai responded. Not long after, he came back with a few account books and two abacus. "I don't need an abacus." Yun Shu casually picked up one of the account books and walked to the table that Emperor Xuanwu had just set up and sat down, saying in a leisurely tone: "I have always respected the old and loved the young, so it is only right for Master Yan to give way." "Princess, what you said is a bit too arrogant!" The Minister of Revenue originally felt that competing with Yun Shu in settling accounts was no different from a soldier fighting a three-year-old child, which was detrimental to his dignity. Now this "three-year-old kid" was so ignorant that he threw away the knife and said he would give him three moves! This is simply a humiliation for Chi (River Crab) Guoguo! (End of this chapter)