"I will let bygones be bygones for what happened in the past, but I need you to do something for me." Ying Yuan said lightly.
"Your Majesty, please give your orders." Heshen bowed deeply.
Ying Yuan said bluntly, "In recent years, as you know, not only is the Ministry of Revenue short of money, but even my inner treasury is short of money. Sometimes when I want to repair the palace, I am always short of money.
You are capable, otherwise you would not have served as the Minister of Revenue for so many years.
Therefore, I hope that you can manage the treasury well, and while making your own money full, you can also contribute to my inner treasury.
The lack of silver in the household and inner treasuries has always been a source of worry for me. Do you understand what I mean?"
He thought that what he said was straightforward enough.
First of all, I don’t intend to pursue the matter of your previous corruption.
Secondly, I will no longer interfere in the past, but from now on, you must continue to embezzle money, but while doing so, you must also fill my treasury.
The inner treasury is empty. What shall I use to squander? What shall I use to build large-scale projects? What shall I use to indulge in pleasure?
What's the use of stupidity?
So, I want you to help me make money.
Heshen pondered Ying Yuan's words carefully.
He successfully misled the emperor.
Heshen believed that His Majesty said that when his own money is full, His Majesty's treasury should also be filled.
Does this mean that as long as I hand over all the silver I have embezzled over the years to the inner treasury, His Majesty will not pursue the past matters?
Only in this way can he continue to hold the position of Minister of Revenue.
And then make money for the Qin Dynasty and Your Majesty?
That’s for sure!
Your Majesty, you truly have a kind heart!
Your Majesty is giving me a chance to live!
Otherwise, with Your Majesty's current power, you can confiscate my property at any time. Why bother with so much talk?
Your Majesty feels that I am capable and wants to give me another chance so that I can be grateful and serve the country and Your Majesty loyally!
Your Majesty truly has good intentions.
This is the thought.
Heshen...
I succeeded in moving myself to tears.
He kowtowed once more and knelt on the ground, saying loudly from the bottom of his heart, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for not killing me. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I know what to do from now on!"
Your Majesty is a benevolent monarch!
I committed the crime of confiscation of property, but His Majesty still let it go.
As the saying goes, a gentleman will die for his friend.
Your Majesty has treated me so well. If I continue to embezzle and accept bribes in the Ministry of Revenue, wouldn’t I be worse than pigs and dogs?
No wonder Prime Minister Cai was determined to devote himself to such a Majesty until his death!
His Majesty!
Please rest assured!
As long as Heshen is alive, the imperial court and your inner treasury will never be short of money!
I will do my utmost to keep prices across the country within a controllable range.
Let those who once could not afford rice and noodles now have a full meal!
Let the soldiers in the army no longer suffer from cold and hunger while fighting the enemy!
Your Majesty came to see me today in plain clothes. I'm afraid it was because of my consideration. He didn't want too many people to know about my corruption and bribery, right?
Your Majesty...is a benevolent and wise ruler!
Gradually.
Heshen burst into tears because of Ying Yuan's kindness.
Ying Yuan helped him up again and said earnestly, "Heshen, work hard and don't let me down. I have high hopes for you.
Even if not for me, then for the sake of the relatives and children living in your house."
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