Start by scolding the empress

Chapter 83

early morning.

For more than two months, Chen Yi went to the morning court again.

This morning's court meeting was uneventful and there were no conflicts. Even Chen Yi was praised by the empress for solving the northwest grain and grass problem so smoothly and perfectly.

Other ministers had a new assessment of Chen Yi's ability in their hearts.

They also had to feel that Chen Yi didn't know whether it was his luck or his outstanding ability. No matter what happened, everything in his hands seemed to be very easy.

There must be a way when the boat arrives at the bridge, and there is another village with dark willows and bright flowers.

It was a true portrayal of Chen Yi. Originally, the ministers in the court did not take Chen Yi seriously. At this time, they paid more attention to Chen Yi, but few of them treated Chen Yi as a political enemy.

After all, Chen Yi has no power behind him and is alone. Everything he does now is done by himself, and he doesn't seem to be too involved with any family.

The only one who had a close relationship was the chief minister of the cabinet, but in fact, other people also noticed that it was the chief minister of the cabinet who posted it on his own initiative, and Chen Yi did not give him any response.

But when it comes to friendship, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry has the best friendship with him.

But everyone knows that the two people have similar interests only because of making machines.

In addition, like Chen Yi, the Minister of Industry did not have any power as a background, so although the party and government in the court were chaotic, the relationships were complicated.

Chen Yi, however, was like a stream of clear water, walking outside all the forces. At the same time, he was not blocked or coveted by anyone.

Moreover, even the insiders of the party struggle think that Chen Yi is very good. He can help them solve the things they can't finish, and doesn't involve anyone's interests, so they simply let it go and let it hang out.

Chen Yi just did what he wanted to do easily and calmly outside of all the disputes.

Chen Yi himself probably didn't think of this, even if he knew, he didn't care. As the saying goes, bare feet are not afraid of wearing shoes. Now Chen Yi is not even afraid of the Empress, not even afraid of death.

I still care about what these people think, so a poor commander also has the benefits of a poor commander.

But this morning, Chen Yi didn't make any noise. Instead, it was the Empress who made the noise, and promulgated an imperial decree that surprised everyone.

Eunuch Li took out the imperial edict.

"It's a blessing from heaven! His Majesty issued an edict: Chen Yi, the fourth-rank minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, first mentioned the decree to provide disaster relief in Longxi. During this period, he could be considerate of the people's sentiments, obey the holy will, and love the people like a son."

When the people in the court heard the imperial edict, they immediately knelt down to receive it. Others were stunned when they heard this, and they all turned their heads covertly to look at Chen Yi who was kneeling in front.

"I came up with a way to dig wells, and later developed a well-drilling machine to solve the livelihood problems of millions of people in Longxi. Now, according to His Majesty's wishes, we are transporting grain and grass to the border to alleviate the desolate conditions of the border soldiers."

Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Listening to this meaning, the empress seemed to want to reward Chen Yi regardless of past grudges?
"Chen Shilang is able to share your majesty's worries and solve problems, think about your majesty's thoughts, and solve your majesty's worries. Hereby, Chen Shilang is promoted from the fourth rank to the third rank, with a salary of one month. Thank you!"

When Chen Yi heard about the reward from the Empress, he was sarcastic in his heart, so he got an extra month's salary. Tell him how ridiculous it was.

Although it is said that it is promoted from the fourth rank to the third rank, the salary has increased, but it is not much. Anyway, the whole reward can be summed up in one word, that is, poor.

But growing up a little bit is a little bit, and it can improve one's living standard to a certain extent, which is not bad. Finally, the empress still has a little conscience.

Chen Yi took over the imperial edict from Shan Ruliu.

After the dynasty was dispersed, other ministers came to congratulate him one after another.

The third rank is nothing to Chen Yi, but to other ministers, it is a completely different concept. From the fourth rank to the third rank, it is a big step.

It can be considered that Chen Yi has been affirming for a while, but no one is jealous or angry.

Everyone has seen what Chen Yi did. In fact, judging from the ministers, the rewards given by the empress are indeed a bit small. Apart from promotions and salary increases, there is nothing.

However, the other ministers didn't care too much, anyway, it wasn't on him.

And looking at the expression on Chen Yi's face, he didn't pay much attention to this matter, and even said he didn't take it to heart.

The ministers who have pondered Chen Yi's thoughts many times know that Chen Yi is just a piece of wood, he only thinks about the people and can't see anything else.

So the congratulations to Chen Yi are naturally from the heart.

And the happiest ones are the capital of the cabinet and the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, because they empathize with each other and really know what great things Chen Yi has done and what kind of benefits he has obtained for the people.

The one-month salary rewarded by the empress had already been distributed after she came down to court.

Chen Yi had money in his hand, so he naturally wanted to treat his friends well. It happened that the Minister of the Ministry of Industry congratulated him, so he simply took the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and the cabinet capital to eat together.

Chen Yi didn't take the two of them to any good places, but he heard that there was a restaurant called Xianglou, which was good in quality and cheap, and tasted good, so he took the two of them there.

The three of them did not avoid anyone. Instead, they swaggered through the city, talking and laughing on the way.

When Chen Yi arrived at the place, he originally wanted a private room. After all, the three of them all had status. It would be more comfortable to have a private room, but it was not without conditions.

However, it was rejected by the chief minister of the cabinet. The chief minister of the cabinet knew that they had seen many people along the way, so they naturally spread it to the ears of those who cared.

The chief minister of the cabinet felt that they just had a meal and did nothing. If it was because they were just sitting in a private room, being speculated by others.

The chief minister of the cabinet felt that it would be better to just sit in the hall openly like this, which showed their magnanimity in their hearts.

The chief minister of the cabinet knew that he had many political enemies in the court, and he was always watching him.

It is rare for Chen Yi to be neutral in the court, and he is also so powerful. The chief minister of the cabinet simply admires Chen Yi's character and ability, and does not want to pull Chen Yi into his own faction and become a chaotic party and government in the court. victim of.

Therefore, it is better to have such an open and honest relationship.

The chief minister of the cabinet said with a smile that eating in the hall is more lively, Chen Yi has no doubts, but the minister of the Ministry of Industry likes to be lively, and when he heard that the chief minister of the cabinet does not need a private room, he followed suit.

Chen Yi looked at the other two people, they didn't need a private room, so they could do whatever they wanted, so they found a better place in the lobby and sat down.

Chen Yi ordered a few signature dishes, and Minister of the Ministry of Industry added a few more.

Let the waiter go down.

(End of this chapter)