Ying Yuan, on his part, tried his best to spend all the money in the national treasury and the inner treasury.
Cai Jing and his men, on the other hand, tried their best to contribute money to the national treasury.
If the former knew about this, he would probably curse.
Aren't you supposed to be treacherous ministers?
Is it okay to do what a treacherous minister should do?
Just consider it as I beg you...
......
Outside Xianyang City, more than 500 miles northwest, there is a city called Jingyang City.
Today, a convoy that seemed to have no end was slowly moving into the city.
It attracted many people to stop and watch.
Many people looked at him with envy.
Because most of the vehicles in that convoy were loaded with rare treasures.
Many people are discussing:
"Whose fleet is this? It's so impressive, loaded with so many treasures! Aren't they afraid of being robbed? The world isn't peaceful these days."
"This is the Li family's convoy. Who dares to rob it? Are you tired of living?"
"The Li family? You mean... the Li family of the Longxi Li clan?"
"Who else could be so generous besides them? Counting the days, it's the Queen Mother's birthday. I guess they're going to Xianyang to celebrate for her."
"Doesn't the Empress Dowager have a bad relationship with His Majesty? How dare they travel thousands of miles to offer their congratulations?"
"Who told you that? Your Majesty and the Queen Mother have a very good relationship! Otherwise, why would Your Majesty hold such a grand birthday banquet for the Queen Mother when the Qin Empire is still at war?"
“…”
This convoy is indeed the convoy of the Longxi Li family.
The things loaded on the car were all gifts for the current empress dowager.
The Longxi Li family is one of the five major clans within the territory of the Qin Empire.
Richer than the country.
They passed through Jingyang and wanted to rest for a while before continuing on their journey.
In the entire Qin Dynasty, no one dared to rob the five major families of their money.
In a luxurious carriage in the convoy.
Sitting there was a middle-aged man and a mother and daughter.
At this moment, they were discussing the current situation in Xianyang.
"Father, my uncle just sent me a letter asking us to prepare 10 million taels of silver. What does he need so much money for?"
A young woman with a curvy figure is asking questions to a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man stroked his beard and smiled, "Just now your uncle sent a letter via carrier pigeon saying that the court is short of money recently, and Prime Minister Cai is organizing donations from all walks of life.
This ten million taels is not a big deal for our family, so we can just donate it."
"Shishi, I've told you so many times that as a girl, you shouldn't interfere in these matters."
The woman sitting next to the middle-aged man glared at the young woman.
The girl named Shishi complained, "I have heard that the current emperor is a tyrant who is extravagant and wasteful.
Even if there is more money in the national treasury, I am afraid it is not enough for him to squander.
My daughter also heard that now that war is imminent, the tyrant emperor wants to build the Star-Picking Tower, probably for the sake of pleasure."
Longxi is relatively close to Chang'an.
Therefore, the latest news from Xianyang and the latest reputation of the emperor would be difficult to reach there for a while.
Moreover, due to the evil deeds done by King Chang'an during his lifetime, a considerable number of people living near Chang'an still believe this paranoid belief until now.
The current emperor is indeed a tyrant.
"Shut up! How can you say such things? Who is your uncle? He is truly a rare talent.
However, even your uncle believes that Your Majesty is a wise ruler that is rarely seen in the Great Qin Dynasty for a hundred years.
Don't make wild guesses based on what people say. When you get to Xianyang, you'll know what kind of person His Majesty is.
But it's fine if you say this in front of me and your mother, but if you dare spread it out, I, your father, will not let you off easily!"
Shishi’s father said angrily.
......
When people heard about the donation controversy in Xianyang City, it was not just the Longxi Li family that prepared a large amount of money.
Even the four major families, namely the Cui family of Boling, the Lu family of Fanyang, the Zheng family of Xingyang, and the Wang family of Taiyuan, have each prepared a lot of money.
The Queen Mother's birthday celebrations have begun.
According to the rules of previous years, the banquet will be held for three consecutive days.
This time, Ying Yuan planned to hold the ceremony for seven days in order to make it look lively and grand.
If for no other reason, he just wanted to do his best to spend more money on the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet.
However, the amount of money he spent was insignificant compared to the donations from various places.
It can be said that Ying Yuan made a fortune from the birthday banquet.
If it were an ordinary person, he would have been overjoyed.
As for him...it's a good thing we don't know now.
Otherwise, I will be depressed for several days in a row.
In Shoukang Palace.
The Queen Mother also heard about the donation controversy in Xianyang City.
Suddenly, he suddenly realized something and said to Lao Ai, who was massaging his feet, "No wonder the emperor wanted to celebrate my birthday. It turns out his purpose is this. I have been used by him again."
The latter kissed the other's soles, sniffed between the toes with her nose, and said with a smile: "Queen Mother, you don't have to be angry. You'd better be happy these few days."
Lü Zhi nodded, "Well, after my birthday, I'll think of a way to deal with... well, him."
Now, what a good plan she has.
Because no matter what he did, Ying Yuan seemed to be able to find a way to deal with it.
It's like all my strength is hitting cotton.
Moreover, in the end, you will be the one who suffers.
She was not the only one who linked the donation of money to the birthday party.
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