Liang Jing also wanted to be tough. As an emperor, he was in a daze, but he could be controlled by these ministers!
Can't I have my own opinion?
Although Taifu Liu stood up, he remained calm and looked very composed.
"Your Majesty, you can't act on your own. We ministers are here for your good. If danger really strikes, what's the point of taking money when there's no food in the imperial treasury?
By that time, food will be the most scarce.”
"Great Zhou has just been involved in a war, and its foundation is already unstable. What if the Xiongnu suddenly changes their minds, or if the surrounding vassal states want to attack us?
It's hard to say. Unexpected events happen, so we still need to plan ahead. As the saying goes, "In times of peace, be prepared for danger."
"Your Majesty, as the emperor, must consider the people of Da Zhou, and even more so, the dedication of Da Zhou. You cannot do such a thing just for your own selfish desires or to teach these grains a lesson."
"Yes, Your Majesty, now is not the time to fight. We all know that the price of grain has been raised very high by these hateful merchants, but we cannot cut off our own arms."
Liang Jing took a deep breath. She was really angry.
As the emperor, he still has no say. There are too many people in the court who can restrain him.
Tutor Liu then looked at Yang Zhong and Wang An standing beside him.
"Two Prime Ministers, do you also think that His Majesty is right to do this? Don't you know how to say something? As Prime Ministers, you should think more about the country and the people."
"You should think carefully about this matter instead of letting His Majesty mess around!"
Liang Jing curled his lips at this moment. He wanted to see what the two prime ministers would say. After all, these two prime ministers were not at all inferior to the Grand Tutor.
The Taifu is just a person with high prestige and old age, and is an elder.
Wang An smiled lightly and explained, "Grandmaster, this matter is not that serious. Your Majesty is also thinking about the people. Besides, after the grain prices come down, we can use the money to buy back the grain.
Your Majesty is simply doing this to restore food prices."
"Taifu Liu, have you ever considered that if Your Majesty doesn't do this, grain prices will be even higher, and the people will be even angrier and more unhappy. Then we will all become the target of public criticism."
"It's just a small matter, why make a big deal out of it?"
Yang Zhong also said to Liu Taifu, which was very rare: "Taifu, Your Majesty must have a reason for doing this."
"I think we should not overcomplicate this matter."
Taifu Liu was stunned and greatly surprised. He didn't expect that his words would be of no use now. The two prime ministers were actually on the side of the emperor.
“But I still don’t think this is the way to go!”
"Your Majesty, take back your fame!"
"The grain can no longer be sold. It must be collected and returned to the national treasury. We need to make plans for this grain early on. Didn't the people from the Ministry of Revenue say so?"
Liang Jing sighed.
At this time, Lu Yun said to Master Liu with some anger.
"Grand Master, you can't be so aggressive. Who is more powerful in the court, you or His Majesty? You have called on so many ministers to help you. What are your intentions? Are you planning to rebel against His Majesty?"
When Master Liu heard this, his brows furrowed, and he suddenly trembled a little, his eyes filled with panic, and he scolded Lu Yun.
"Who told you to be so nosy here? How dare a eunuch like you butt in on the court?"
"How dare I have second thoughts about Your Majesty? It's just that as the Grand Tutor, I assisted the previous emperor. When the Immortal Emperor left, he asked me to take good care of the Great Zhou."
"I'm doing this simply to make His Majesty wake up faster! Don't lose the big picture while picking up sesame seeds."
"Your Majesty did not do this right in the first place."
Lu Yun was stunned. He didn't expect that this Taifu Liu had such a powerful background. He had assisted the late emperor and had a good relationship with him. No wonder he could become Taifu.
"I know you, a eunuch, have great power. You even established the Western Factory. When did eunuchs become the ones who have the final say in the court?"
"His Majesty!"
This Master Liu was so old, yet he actually knelt down and spoke to Liang Jing.
"Your Majesty, the late emperor told me that eunuchs must not be allowed to gain a foothold in the court, nor can they be allowed to serve as regents."
"My Great Zhou royal family has two iron laws: one is that eunuchs cannot interfere in government affairs, and the other is that the harem cannot interfere in government affairs!
By doing this, Your Majesty, are you disregarding the laws of our ancestors?"
"Your Majesty, a eunuch actually founded the Western Factory, became a popular figure around Your Majesty, and even led troops into battle.
Although he did it, Your Majesty, have you ever thought about the consequences of your growing power? "
As he spoke, Grand Tutor Liu kowtowed loudly, and some officials behind him followed him and kowtowed as well. After all, he still had some prestige in the court.
As the senior Tutor Liu, he is the old man in many people's minds.
Naturally, many people admire and love him very much, and there is nothing wrong with bowing to him.
"I beg Your Majesty to execute this eunuch immediately and let him offer a high sacrifice to the spirits of our ancestors!"
Lu Yun's eyes widened immediately, feeling somewhat dumbfounded. Why did this old man point the finger at him for no reason and even wanted to kill him? What a joke.
Liang Jing didn't expect that Master Liu would be so radical today.
"I heard that His Majesty also asked the people from the Western Factory to investigate the grain robbery incident. Until now, they haven't found the person."
"Don't you think it's weird?"
"Your Majesty, Lu Yun didn't even seriously consider finding a few people. My suggestion is to withdraw their Western Factory directly!"
Liang Jing never expected that this old guy would be so cruel. He didn't like this Grand Tutor Liu and disliked him very much.
Now it's even more annoying.
How could there be such a shameless person.
"I didn't find it?"
Lu Yun sneered, "Master Liu, what if I find it?"
"Taifu Liu, seriously, these grain merchants are simply stealing from their employers!"
"They definitely have someone behind the scenes directing them."
"Or someone is backing them up."
"Were they really kidnapped by the refugees that night? Why are the refugees so much more skilled than the guards?"
"This eunuch has been investigating. Since Taifu Liu asked me to come up with a result, I will do it as soon as possible."
"Taifu Liu wants His Majesty to stop selling grain from the national treasury. It's understandable that His Majesty refuses to do so. There's no need for you to be so aggressive."
"But Your Majesty, I also believe that the grain in the treasury should be kept."
Liang Jing was also stunned. He didn't expect Xiao Yunzi to suddenly change the subject. What did he want to do?
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