Beside him, Biejiu's expression changed in shock.
It is the job of eunuchs like them to escort ministers and distinguished guests out of the palace. Princess Minghua was clearly belittling Miss Xie.
Miss Xie is favored by the Prince Regent and is known by everyone in Da Chu as the future Princess Regent. How dare Princess Minghua do that?
Is Miss Xie a slave?
King Xiaoyao pointed at her:
"You! Miss Xie is of noble status, how can she have the time to escort you out of the palace? Don't bother her."
These words directly put Chu Li in an awkward position.
The implication is that she is arrogant and pretentious.
Chu Minghua looked at Chu Li critically, "If even a princess like me can't invite her, then who else can? Doesn't she take the royal family seriously?"
"Father, I believe Miss Xie will not have any intention of disobeying you."
Biejiu was in a panic.
I carefully glanced at the emperor's expression...I couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry, but I saw the emperor gently stroking the red agate ring on his thumb.
Looking at Miss Xie again, I couldn't see any ups and downs.
The air was somewhat quiet for a moment.
King Xiaoyao kept silent, which meant he agreed and silently supported Chu Minghua.
Chu Li raised his eyebrows slightly.
Chu Minghua is smiling.
Suddenly, she also smiled: "It is my honor to escort the princess out of the palace."
"Thank you, Miss."
"She's not available."
Outside the hall, a cold voice broke through the air. When two young eunuchs pushed open the door, they seemed to bring the chill of early winter and pounced on Chu Minghua's face.
Chu Li stood up.
Why is he here?
Chu Minghua clenched her fingertips, "Uncle, Miss Xie and I are of similar age and have the same topics. I just want to go out of the palace with her, go shopping and chat."
Chu Dichi walked to Chu Li's side and said:
"I said she is not available."
"Uncle..."
"I have prepared a generous gift and am going to visit General Xie to discuss his marriage with Miss Xie. I really don't have time to escort you out of the palace. If Princess Minghua doesn't know the way out of the palace, you can follow my betrothal team."
Chu Minghua's eyes suddenly turned red, and his nails dug deeply into his palms.
What does he mean!
Let her follow the betrothal team, is she a slave?
He actually wanted to marry Xie Wanyue!
Why?
Why?
What exactly is so special about Xie Wanyue?
Seeing this, King Xiaoyao said nothing more and took Chu Minghua by the hand, "Follow me back to the palace."
"Father, I won't leave..."
"Leave the palace!"
“Father…”
No!
She couldn't just watch the Regent propose to Xie Wanyue and they get married, so what should she do?
She likes the Regent too!
Chu Minghua was dragged by King Xiaoyao. He looked back every few steps, staring at Chu Li angrily and unwillingly, but was eventually taken away by force.
When you leave, you will feel at peace.
Chu Li was somewhat disappointed: "King Xiaoyao is very smart."
There's no way to catch him.
Chu Aotian patted her shoulder and said, "Ninth sister, everything depends on human effort, don't think too much. By the way, when are you going to get married? I will prepare a big, big red envelope for you!"
"I'm going to give you the entire national treasury!"
Fulfill the promise made when we were young to share happiness and difficulties.
Chu Dichi took Chu Li's hand and led her away, "You should keep your heavily indebted treasury for yourself."
“I’m already making money!”
"Then wait until you have money. You haven't even started enjoying your happiness yet, but you want to throw the hole to your royal aunt. Do you think I'm dead?"
He said this coldly and left with Chu Li.
Return to the Regent's Palace.
Go pick out a gift.
Chu Aotian chased for a few steps, feeling angry and upset.
He is really working hard to make money!
In three days, Chu Aotian used the non-existent "list" to deceive a group of guilty officials. They anonymously put all the ill-gotten gains into a box set up at the gate of the palace.
Then, the five concubines who were granted titles entered the harem.
When other officials saw this, they became jealous.
What method should be used to send my daughter to the palace as soon as possible?
As long as the eldest son is born, he may be made the crown prince. If he can inherit the throne in the future, it will bring glory to the ancestors.
urgent.
So anxious!
Bribe the palace maids around the emperor!
Many officials took shortcuts and took risks to bribe Zhang Ma, who was close to the emperor, and the chief eunuch Biejiu:
"I have a little girl at home, she is in her prime, she has admired His Majesty for many years, but she has never had the chance to see him. I hope that you can help to say a few good words in front of the emperor when you have free time."
A thick stack of silver bills was stuffed into Biejiu's sleeve.
Biejiu covered his sleeves and smiled knowingly.
The same is true for Nanny Zhang.
"I heard that Nanny Zhang is in charge of the settlement of the concubines entering the palace. I hope Nanny Zhang can show some mercy..."
Another thick stack of silver bills.
Aunt Zhang smiled:
"Sir Li, I can give you some advice, but the one who makes the decision is the emperor, and I dare not guarantee it..."
"As long as Madam Zhang is willing to pay attention and give some advice, that will be enough."
"yes."
Imperial study.
Now, the Ministry of Revenue has a new guy who has been promoted to manage Chu Aotian's accounts:
"Your Majesty, yesterday, more than 70,000 taels of silver notes were collected in the box at the palace gate."
"The day before yesterday, we gathered..."
After three days, a total of 220,000 taels were collected.
Chu Aotian looked at the memorial and said:
"All this money should be transferred to the army to comfort the families of the fallen soldiers and to treat the wounded."
"yes."
This method is not a long-term solution. We still have to stabilize Da Chu as soon as possible so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment and the economy can develop steadily.
Only when people’s lives improve can they pay taxes properly and the national treasury will be well-off.
"emperor."
Biejiu and Nanny Zhang came together.
Chu Aotian looked up: "Speak."
The two stepped forward and took out the silver notes from their sleeves. "Many officials wanted to send people to the harem, but you refused to give in, so they came to us."
This stack belongs to Lord Li.
This stack belongs to Lord Wang.
This is...
There was a stack here and a stack there, and there were nearly ten thousand taels in total!
Chu Aotian held the red pen and pointed at the banknotes. "In the face of the war, let them donate money. They cry poor one by one, but they are very clear about arranging people."
The bribe money of one official alone was enough to support five hundred soldiers.
Since they can support so many soldiers by giving them silver once, why not let them give them more?
"If they come to ask, you can say that I am ready to give in, but I am hesitant. Be ambiguous and keep defrauding me so that I can get more money back."
Biejiu and Nanny Zhang smiled at each other and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I understand!"
Chu Aotian sighed.
This emperor is so incompetent that he now has to rely on cheating people to support his army.
Fortunately, each of these ministers had their own secret coffers and were richer than the emperor.
He looked at the "Plans for Governing the Country" at hand, which was the book left to him by Master Jiang.
Gently stroke the font above.
It will pass...
"Biejiu, send someone to spread the news to the harem, saying that I am worried about money. Whoever can share my worries, I will sleep in his palace tonight."
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