Jiang Chen followed the voice and saw that it was Cui Hao, a secretary from the Ministry of Personnel.

Cui Hao looked agitated, completely opposite to Yuan Buyi’s impassioned demeanor.

"I believe that what Grand Tutor Yuan said is extremely absurd!"

"If this matter is implemented in Great Wei, it will not only be of no benefit to the country, but it will also be harmful!"

As soon as Cui Hao's voice fell, Zhao Liting, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, stood up and said, "I agree with what Secretary Cui said. If this move is implemented, it will inevitably cause turmoil. This is a great disaster!"

With these two taking the lead, soon, ministers of all levels from the six ministries stood up to oppose Yuan Buyi's proposal.

For a time, the court was filled with angry voices.

On the contrary, none of the ministers of the six ministries spoke, as if they had heard nothing.

Jiang Chen sneered in his heart. These old foxes just wanted to see how things developed before making a decision.

He did not directly judge the ministers' words, but listened silently, not even revealing a hint of his expression.

As a result, the ministers of the six ministries, who were planning to make plans based on Jiang Chen's attitude, were a little unable to hold back.

Why is His Majesty so calm?

Just as they were wondering why Jiang Chen was different from before, Jiang Chen spoke.

"What do you ministers think?"

Being named by Jiang Chen, the ministers could no longer pretend to be dead.

The few people secretly exchanged opinions and reached a consensus.

Wen Fengli, the Minister of Rites, said, "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance and should be discussed carefully."

The other ministers followed suit, echoing Wen Fengli, saying that this matter was very important and needed to be carefully discussed.

On the surface, these people's words were equivalent to saying nothing, and they did not seem to express their attitude.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

The so-called one effort, then decline, and three exhaustions.

If this matter cannot be settled with lightning speed, not to mention the lack of momentum, giving those gentry and wealthy merchants enough preparation time, the difficulty of implementation can be imagined!

Want to play the delaying tactic with me?

Just as Jiang Chen was about to speak, a loud voice rang out in the hall.

"The adults can discuss slowly, but the people cannot afford to wait!"

The six ministers turned pale and turned to glare at the speaker.

Being stared at by the six ministers, this person was not afraid at all.

Jiang Chen looked at the speaker, who was only in his twenties, but Jiang Chen had no impression of this person.

Grand Censor Sun Wencheng scolded at this time, "Ma Ren, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Ma Ren was not afraid at all: "I am a supervising censor, and I have the responsibility to supervise the words and deeds of all officials. If the minister's remarks are improper, I should point them out!"

Sun Wencheng shouted, "Shut up!"

After scolding Ma Ren, Sun Wencheng quickly gave the gloomy-faced six ministers an apologetic smile, cupping his hands and saying, "I am not strict enough in governing my subordinates, and I have offended all the ministers. Don't worry, adults, I will definitely teach him a lesson when I go back!"

After speaking, Sun Wencheng glared at Ma Ren fiercely again.

The faces of the six ministers looked a little better.

However, when they turned back to look at Jiang Chen, they found that Jiang Chen's face was full of anger.

What's wrong?

Including Yuan Buyi, all the ministers did not understand why Jiang Chen was so angry.

Jiang Chen said coldly at this time: "Sun Wencheng, repeat what you just said."

Sun Wencheng was a little confused and did not understand which sentence Jiang Chen wanted him to repeat.

"Your Majesty, I don't understand which sentence you want me to repeat?" Sun Wencheng asked cautiously.

"It's what you just said to the ministers." Jiang Chen said.

"Uh..."

Sun Wencheng was a little embarrassed. He didn't feel anything when he said those words subconsciously.

But Jiang Chen asked him to repeat it, and he felt that something was wrong.

Lest he appear too humble.

Minister of Rites Wen Fengli's expression changed drastically at this time.

He suddenly realized why Jiang Chen was so angry.

The censor was originally directly appointed by the emperor and had the power to report matters he heard about, and was not affected by any ministers.

And the scene just now showed that the current censorate has been affected by their six ministers!

To put it seriously, they are provoking imperial power!

The other ministers also reacted at this time.

Cold sweat broke out immediately.

Before they could figure out how to solve this matter, they heard Sun Wencheng repeat after hesitating, "I am not strict enough in governing my subordinates, and I have offended..."

Hearing Sun Wencheng about to say their names, the hairs of the ministers stood on end.

Wen Fengli didn't have time to think, and immediately knelt on the ground, interrupting Sun Wencheng's words loudly.

"I am guilty!"

Seeing this, the other ministers also knelt down quickly, shouting at the same time, "I am guilty!"

This change stunned the other ministers.

What's the situation?

His Majesty was clearly dissatisfied with Grand Censor Sun Wencheng, so why did the ministers confess their guilt instead?

However, the ministers also had their own code of conduct. Since the ministers, as their superiors, said they were guilty, they were naturally guilty too.

So, the ministers who were still standing just now, except for Ma Ren and Yuan Buyi, all knelt on the ground, shouting "I am guilty."

As for what crime it was, they did not know.

But they knew that the law does not punish the masses!

Jiang Chen was amused by this scene.

He first asked Zhao Liting, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, "Zhao Liting, you said you are guilty, what is your crime?"

Zhao Liting stammered: "I... I..."

He hesitated for a long time, but could not utter a second word.

Jiang Chen then looked at Zhou Huanmao, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and said, "Zhou Huanmao, you are the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites. Since you said you are guilty, what crime have you committed?"

Zhou Huanmao also could not say why, and his expression was extremely awkward.

The other ministers quickly lowered their heads, fearing that they would be the next to be named.

Jiang Chen then named Wu Zuo, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, who also could not say anything.

"Good, truly my good ministers."

Jiang Chen said with a smile.

But the ministers were frightened and their faces turned pale.

Everyone could hear that this was sarcasm.

Jiang Chen then named Wen Fengli: "Minister Wen, you were the first to say you were guilty, tell me, what is your crime?"

The ministers secretly looked up at Wen Fengli, they also wanted to know, what was the crime.

Wen Fengli stammered: "We... we should not have influenced the censor."

The ministers were stunned, and then understood.

But at the same time, they felt very wronged.

That's right, at the beginning of the establishment of the censor, it was indeed not affected by any ministers, and was directly appointed by the emperor and responsible to the emperor.

But as time went by, most of the censors were recommended by the ministers.

In addition, the position of censor was low, the salary was low, and there was no power, so it was naturally not valued by everyone.

What's more, those who were appointed as censors were often those who were squeezed out. Normally speaking, such ministers would act according to the faces of other ministers.