Xi Zhicai was only a few steps away from Xianyang City.
If he could hold on a little longer, he would be able to see the emperor.
However, fate is unpredictable and this is how the world works.
In the end, he passed away with regret.
When Guo Jia learned about this, he cried in his tent for half a day.
In times of great contention, men of ambition are not afraid of life or death.
I am just afraid of dying in the wrong place and dying with regrets.
...
Xuanzheng Hall.
Ying Yuan, who was somewhat depressed, felt a little touched when he heard the news of Xi Zhicai's death.
Regardless of whether the other party helped him to become incompetent and fail in his country, he simply wanted to see his vision.
He felt it necessary to give him a proper burial.
After much deliberation, he made a solemn decision, "Posthumously confer the title of Yingchuan County Magistrate on Xi Zhicai, and bury him in the imperial mausoleum."
Perhaps, this is the best ending for Xi Zhicai, who came to Xianyang with the determination to die.
Kunning Palace.
Hu Ximei was personally massaging Daji's shoulders.
The latter inquired, "I heard that Your Majesty seemed a little depressed after retaking Hangu Pass. Why is that?"
The former responded, "It is said that it was because of the death of a person. That person's name seemed to be...Xi Zhicai?"
Hearing this, Daji said with relief: "No wonder, Your Majesty has always been fond of talents.
Xi Zhicai helped Shangshu Cao win a great victory, which shows that he is capable.
Your Majesty will inevitably feel some sadness at this person's death."
"Sister, would you like to go see His Majesty later?"
Hu Ximei said as she massaged her shoulders.
She shook her head slightly and said, "Hangu Pass has just been recaptured, and I believe Your Majesty and the ministers still have important matters to discuss.
I will not bother Your Majesty anymore. I will go later."
"That's right, sister."
Hu Ximei thought of something, "We have already controlled Li Fuguo, he will always tell us the situation in Shoukang Palace.
I heard him say that Lao Ai and the Queen Mother have been getting closer recently. When do you think it would be appropriate for us to take action?"
After hearing this topic, Daji became serious.
"Let's wait and see. Either we don't take action, or if we do, we must kill her.
Furthermore, His Majesty cannot be blamed for this."
Hearing this, Hu Ximei was a little surprised.
She originally thought that her sister wanted Lu Zhi to step back and no longer be able to interfere in court affairs.
However, what she didn't expect was that her sister actually wanted her to die.
However, after thinking about it, I felt relieved.
This is Daji's method.
Never give the enemy a second chance to counterattack.
Things that can be done once and for all will never be dragged out.
......
That afternoon.
The six ministries agreed to continue to supply money and food to Hangu Pass.
Upon hearing this, Ying Yuan looked at He Shen and asked with a smile, "I wonder how much silver is left in the treasury?"
The latter deliberately cleared his throat and said in a particularly arrogant manner:
"Your Majesty, rest assured. Thanks to my unremitting efforts, the national treasury now has 130 million taels of silver."
After hearing this terrifying number, not only Ying Yuan was shocked, but even the other ministers were surprised.
Although the donation controversy has temporarily left the national treasury with a lot of money.
But no one expected that there would be so many.
Ying Yuan said in disbelief: "Where did so much silver come from?"
Heshen talked about how he had recently made money for the country.
The bulk of the money came from donations from civil and military officials and wealthy families.
The rest was earned by Heshen from several small businesses that he conducted by taking advantage of the Ministry of Revenue.
Hearing this, Ying Yuan was completely stunned.
At the beginning, he chose to reuse Heshen because in his previous life's history, the other party was a corrupt official.
If there is one or two taels of silver in the national treasury, the other party will probably embezzle half a tael.
Therefore, I feel that based on the other party's personality, there shouldn't be too much silver in the national treasury.
After all, it was all embezzled.
But now it seems that the treasury is not only not empty, but there is more money. What is going on?
I guess it was because Heshen’s ability to make money was too high.
But how should I spend so much money?
If the treasury is not empty, how can the national strength decline?
How can a country be defeated if its national strength does not decline?
Heshen can earn money and I can spend it.
That's not bad.
"Your Majesty, not only is the national treasury now full, but even the inner treasury has approximately 80 million taels of silver."
Heshen continued.
Ying Yuan was completely stunned.
After hearing the news, he really didn't know whether he should laugh or cry.
His mind was now filled with only one thought: how to spend all the money.
What are some actions that are more costly in ruining a country?
Building a canal? That would take too long.
What he wanted was to be able to spend a large sum of money in a short period of time.
After thinking for a while, an idea suddenly flashed through my mind.
It seems that going to Jiangnan is not a bad idea!
This matter can indeed be arranged.
But we have to wait until the war with Cao Cao is over.
After all, what if after the war, Cao Cao suddenly feels like doing something treacherous?
If it really comes to that, there is no need to go to the south of the Yangtze River.
To be honest, this time, Ying Yuan was completely impressed by Heshen's abilities.
When it comes to making money, no one can match it.
However, one thing that is very speechless is why all the civil and military officials came to donate money?
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