"The national treasury is currently running low on cash. We implore Your Majesty to allocate a large sum of cash; the treasury can compensate accordingly!"

"Cash?"

Liu Hong was slightly taken aback, then turned to look at Zhang Rang beside him, "How much cash is left in the inner treasury?"

Zhang Rang: "Your Majesty, all the silver in the Imperial Treasury has been invested in the Royal Bank as reserve silver. Currently, the Imperial Treasury is full of large denominations of cash and gold. As for cash, there is very little left!"

Liu Hong frowned, then looked at Cao Song: "How about this, I will immediately send an order to all the ports along the East China Sea coast, instructing them to prioritize providing the Ministry of Revenue with any silver they receive!"

"Your Majesty is wise."

Cao Song's face lit up with joy, and he continued, "However, it will take a long time for the silver to arrive from various ports. The construction of the maternal and child hospital is urgent at the moment. I hope Your Majesty can allow the Ministry of Revenue to exchange silver from the people through other government offices!"

Liu Hong smiled and nodded, "Alright, Minister Cao, you can handle it. As long as it's available in the private sector or in various government departments, you can exchange it for the equivalent value!"

"My lord, I obey the order!!"

Upon seeing this, Cao Song's smile widened. He bowed to Liu Hong and then quickly retreated.

Not long after Cao Song left, Yang Ci's memorial arrived.

"Ha! So this Cao Song was waiting for me here all along!"

When the memorial mentioned Yuan Shu's offering of silver, Liu Hong couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

However, Liu Hong did not dwell on this matter. After all, Cao Song was right. The construction of the maternal and child health hospital was urgent, and the speed of financial settlement directly affected the construction speed. Using silver for settlement was the most appropriate method.

After reading the memorial, Liu Hong immediately instructed Zhang Rang: "Issue an imperial decree to summon Yuan Shu and his men to the palace for an audience tomorrow!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"