It is not difficult to prevent the disaster from spreading further. I believe Xiao Xizi will be able to solve the problem when he arrives at the place.
The difficulty lies in the rioting victims. If they can capture several states and counties, that would involve tens of thousands of people.
The purpose of the Xingbang was to appease the rebels. They were all ordinary people who had no food to eat. Unlike the rebellion of the princes, they did not need to be sentenced to death. As long as they could come to their senses, they could still be pardoned.
However, this is only the best possible outcome.
If that doesn't work, we still have to send a large army to suppress it.
It is precisely because of these considerations that Xing Bang said that the money might have to be spent many times more.
It's absolutely impossible to do without money!
Therefore, making money has become imperative.
And he had to quickly prepare some money. That being said, let Xiao Xizi figure it out himself, but that could only solve the immediate problem.
In today's Yuzhou, the imperial court cannot take any extreme actions and can only try its best to come up with remedial measures and stabilize the people's hearts.
Besides, Xing Bang was a native of Yuzhou before he traveled through time.
To put it bluntly, it is the people in my hometown who are suffering.
Therefore, Xing Bang still has some compassion.
Afterwards, Xing Bang said goodbye to Liu Zhixi and his mother-in-law and left the house.
By now, the news that Xing Bang was the regent had spread throughout the streets and alleys, and the mother and daughter naturally knew about it.
However, there was no big surprise, because everyone knew how capable Liu Li was.
Xing Bang did not delay and rode away on his horse, because he had already thought of a way to quickly get a large sum of silver.
Went directly to Dali Temple.
Without any hindrance, he went straight into the prison interrogation room.
"Your Majesty, I am honored to see you. I wonder what you want me to do for you."
Upon hearing the news, the jailer rushed over.
"Go and bring Cui Sheng to me."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Hearing this, the jailer waved to the jailer beside him, and the latter ran out immediately.
Xiao Shizhong's case has not been truly closed, and Cui Sheng has been keeping him here ever since.
Obviously, Liu Xian intended to spare his life, and his crime was not punishable by death.
This is how to govern a country. You must be able to use wise ministers, but also know how to use treacherous ministers.
Xing Bang had never thought of killing Cui Sheng. In fact, not only did they not have any grudges against each other, but in some ways, he even liked this guy quite a bit.
The beautiful Qin Bingyan is still in the Right Prime Minister's Mansion.
Soon, the jailer brought Cui Sheng over.
Good job!
He was unkempt and dirty, and you could smell his stench from a long distance away.
He pushed aside her hair and took a closer look, realizing it was Xing Bang. His expression suddenly brightened.
He fell to his knees in front of Xing Bang with a thud, "Master Xing, help me, you know best, I've been wronged."
"What Lord Xing? He is now the regent."
Cui Sheng shuddered when he heard this. It was obvious that he was locked up here without any contact with the outside world, so naturally he didn't know about these things.
Qin Bingyan wouldn't come to see him either.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is safe, Your Majesty, your Majesty is safe!"
Cui Sheng's brain reacted quickly. After a slight hesitation, he kowtowed to Xing Bang again.
Xing Bang waved at the old man, "You all go down first."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The old man responded and went out with the jailer.
Then, Xing Bang smiled and said, "Okay, get up, Prime Minister Cui."
"No, no, my Lord, I will just kneel down. If you have anything to say, just tell me. As long as I can do it, I will do it even if I die!"
If kneeling is comfortable, then kneel down.
Xing Bang then said, "Cui Sheng, you are a smart person and a talent. I really don't intend to let you die."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. As long as Your Highness needs me, I will be your dog. You..."
"Well, I know your loyalty!"
Xing Bang waved his hand. He had seen Cui Sheng's expression before.
He really knew what to do. It was obvious that he had guessed that since Xing Bang could condescend to come to him, he must be of some use.
However, having said that, such people are not useless. In order to protect themselves, they will bite anyone they are told to bite, without any bottom line at all.
There was naturally a reason why Liu Xian could use him.
Xing Bang had no intention of beating around the bush.
"Cui Sheng, you are a smart man, and you have served as the right prime minister for many years. Let me test you."
"Please teach me, Your Majesty!"
Cui Sheng nodded.
"There is such a thing now. The disaster in Yuzhou has caused a civil uprising. The Ministry of Revenue has calculated that six million taels of silver are needed, but the treasury is empty. Do you have any good way to quickly raise this amount of silver?"
Xing Bang said with a smile on his face.
Hearing this, Cui Sheng frowned and pondered...
He is not the kind of person who does serious work!
However, Cui Sheng did not think about it for too long, and said with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, I don't have a good solution for the time being, but I still say that as long as you order me to do it, I will spare no effort even if I have to sacrifice everything I have."
At this point, Cui Sheng seemed to have thought of something, and then he said: "Your Majesty, although I cannot make suggestions, I am always determined to contribute to the court."
"I should be able to collect one or two million taels by selling everything I have. I am willing to give it all to help the court solve its urgent problem."
"Also, my wife should have several hundred thousand taels in her hands."
Cui Sheng was not stupid. At the critical moment, he knew to sacrifice money rather than his life.
Xing Bang smiled knowingly, knowing that you are rich as hell.
"Prime Minister Cui, you are really good. Everyone in the capital knows that you are henpecked. Yet you are able to secretly hide so much private money."
Hearing this, Cui Sheng was slightly embarrassed. "Well, Your Majesty, it is true that I am henpecked, but my wife doesn't really care about money, so..."
That’s true. Qin Bingyan is of noble birth. How can she be compared with ordinary women? Besides, she is not interested in this.
Xing Bang actually guessed it right. He thought that Cui Sheng, a greedy man, would hide a lot of silver in private.
It is conceivable that although Cui Sheng is henpecked, he is not a fool, and Qin Bingyan would not let him touch her at all.
To put it bluntly, the two of them each got what they needed, and Cui Sheng would naturally leave a way out for himself.
Moreover, Xing Bang was certain of one thing: if Cui Sheng was not given a chance to live, the money would never be handed over.
As expected!
Cui Sheng then flattered: "I am a sinner's loyalty. Your Majesty, please understand. I am really wronged!"
Xing Bang smiled, "Of course, I know you are wronged, otherwise why would I give you this opportunity to make amends."
Hearing this, Cui Sheng was delighted and kowtowed several times, "Thank you, Your Majesty. You are my second parents."
"Okay, stop saying these nice words. If you have this energy, you might as well do something useful for me."
"Your Majesty, do you mean to release the criminal?"
Cui Sheng looked very excited.
Xing Bang nodded and said, "Not only will we let you go, but we will also give you an official position."
"There is a vacancy in the Jiaofangsi now. You should go there to take charge."
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