Chapter 280: Planning for Impeachment

"Is the information accurate?"
"In the main hall of Yushi Jian Wenmin's mansion, the doors and windows are tightly closed, and apart from the three people discussing, there is not a single servant waiting around."
"It is absolutely true. The drawings of that factory were personally drawn by Feng, the Minister of Works, and the young master has already given his approval. The craftsmen from the Ministry of Works have also started construction!"
A middle-aged man dressed in a green robe nodded confidently.
He was Xia Zheng, an assistant minister of the Ministry of Works, with a relatively low official position. He was distantly related to Jian Wenmin, so he helped keep an eye on Ying Feiyu together.
According to his position, he should not have any contact with the prince.
However, it so happened that Feng Quji entrusted him with the task of completing the drawings for the steam engine factory.
Upon careful observation, it was discovered that this factory was not ordered to be built by the court, but rather it belonged to the young prince personally.
However, he did not come to report immediately, but waited until the craftsmen started work before coming to report!
"The young master's private property is actually made by the Ministry of Works. Isn't this using public resources for personal gain?"
Sitting on the other side, Lu Wan said with a joyful expression.
"That's right! Lord Feng has been cautious all his life, but who would have thought that in his old age, he would make such a mistake and allow that young man to do as he pleases. Once His Majesty blames him, this old guy will definitely be punished!"
Summer nodded with a gloating look.
"Isn't this perfect? The old guy is gone, and you young ones can step up! At least you'll get promoted, right?!"
Lu Wan immediately bowed and congratulated Xia Zheng.
"Haha! Whether he gets promoted or not, I just can't stand that guy's arrogant attitude!"
Xia Zheng waved his hand while laughing.
He's not stupid, how could he easily offend someone?
Isn't it the interest that is being valued?
During this period of time, Gongzi Fan and Jian Wenmin have been very close to each other. Anyone with a keen eye can see that they are getting hooked up!
By the way, we can take advantage of this matter to get rid of an old guy above us and help him get promoted too.
Although we can't skip ranks, we can take it step by step and soon he will become the Minister.
"Haha, great! Tomorrow we will together present it to His Majesty. As long as the young master receives His Majesty's punishment, the Cui family will offer us a large sum of money. The Crown Prince's side will also take notice of us, and it is possible to be promoted and awarded!"
坐在首位的简文敏乐的一拍大腿，对下面的卢万、夏正说道。
Sure!" "
Luo Wan nodded his head like a chick pecking at rice.
Previously implicated by Li Si and others, his official position has now hit rock bottom.
If this matter succeeds, not only will there be money to take, but also the favor of Gongzi Fan. Under his guidance, it's possible to rise even higher in the official ranks.
Since I have already offended the young master before, now being able to climb up to another master is considered having a backer!
……
On the second day's morning, Jian Wenmin and others waited patiently for other ministers to report.
As the morning court session came to an end and no major issues were raised, Ying Zheng was about to leave the court when Jian Wenmin stepped forward and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
"Oh? What's the matter?"
"Seeing him come forward, Ying Zheng immediately showed an impatient expression."
"To put it in the words of the little shota before, they're a bunch of trolls!"
"They don't do any real work all day and instead nitpick on everything. They're always complaining about this or that, very annoying!"
There is no way around it. This is a custom passed down through the ages, allowing them to supervise the ministers and monitor the emperor. Even if there is reform, the position of the Imperial Censor cannot be abolished!
"I want to impeach the young prince for using public property for personal purposes!"
Jian Wenmin said sternly, his voice echoing throughout the entire hall.
"Impeach who?"
Ying Zheng was taken aback, seemingly unable to hear clearly, with a skeptical look on his face.
After hearing these words, the other ministers immediately focused their gaze on Jian Wenmin!
This old guy really can't stay put. The emperor and the young master didn't hold him accountable the previous two times, but this time he directly mentioned the word "impeachment"!
"Yawn..."
Thinking that the morning court was about to end, Ying Feiyu was sitting in a chair yawning, and after hearing this sentence, his arm, which was just stretched in a lazy pose, stopped mid-air.
Previously, Feng Quji expressed concerns that someone might impeach him, and it turns out this old pawn really hit the nail on the head!
"I want to impeach the young prince for using public property for personal purposes!"
Facing Ying Zheng's doubts, Jian Wenmin repeated it again.
*Puchi...*
Upon hearing these words, the other ministers only wore mocking expressions, while Feng Quji burst into laughter, clearly displaying a gloating expression on his face.
"Using public resources for personal gain? Tell me, how exactly do you use public resources for personal gain?"
Ying Zheng went through the motions of asking, but his gaze was not on him at all, but on the memorials previously presented.
Finish reviewing these memorials as soon as possible, so I can go out for a stroll earlier!
I heard that this guy has been studying some kind of steam engine again, and is producing a large quantity of it!
"The Ministry of Works is one of the six ministries of the court, responsible for the construction projects of our Great Qin Dynasty. However, the young master, for his own personal gain, had the Ministry of Works build a factory, delaying the progress of our Great Qin's projects and affecting the people's livelihood. I hope Your Majesty will punish him severely!"
Jian Wenmin's words are sharp, directly linking this matter to the livelihood of the people.
Emperor Ying Zheng unified the six states, and the most important thing he cared about was the livelihood of the people, because only when the people are settled and prosperous can the country be stable!
So he moved out these things to make Ying Zheng pay attention!
"Oh? Is there such a thing?"
Ying Zheng glanced slightly at Jian Wenmin, who was impeaching inside the hall, and then continued to read the memorial in his hand.
"Absolutely true! The blueprints of the factory were drawn by the Senior Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Works, Xia Zheng himself, and can be presented as evidence in court!"
Jian Wenmin exchanged a glance with Xia Zheng and the latter immediately stepped forward, bowing and saying, "I can testify that the young lord indeed requested the Ministry of Works to construct the factory, and the blueprints were personally drawn by me under the direct order of Minister Feng!"
"Your Majesty, the young prince has exploited his status as a prince to harm the interests of the court. I implore Your Majesty to punish him severely!"
Since attending morning court, Lu Wan has been eagerly awaiting this moment, even preparing his impeachment speech.
"Hmmph!"
Win Fan whispered coldly.
Let's see what excuses this kid has this time?
After receiving the news from Jian Wenmin yesterday, he had already sent someone to the construction site to check. It was indeed people from the Ministry of Works, absolutely no mistake!
In order to make profits from building the factory, they secretly hired craftsmen from the imperial court to do private work. Even if the emperor agrees, those indecisive literati will not approve!
If my prediction is correct, there will be someone stepping forward next, agreeing with the three of them and supporting their impeachment!
Jan Wensao was also full of expectations, scanning the row of officials.
However, everyone's eyes were fixed on the three people on the grand hall, without the slightest intention of speaking up for the court!
This situation really surprised Jian Wenmin.
In theory, it should not have happened, right?
Even though the evidence is conclusive, those generals admire Xiao Zhenzai's leadership and are unwilling to impeach him.
Shouldn't the civil officials say anything?
What's going on?