Obviously these people are guilty. If it's not them, then it must be their family members who are involved in the case.

Of course, everyone present is an experienced person, so even if something is exposed, you have to have evidence.

Li Xiuzhu noticed the faces of several people and planned to have someone follow them and investigate.

"Do you have anything else to report?"

Upon hearing this, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue said, "Your Highness, I haven't planted enough crops for this year, so it seems that a reduction in production is certain. Regarding grain, should we lower the price, or...?"

This was decided when Li Kuo was in power, so everyone basically knows the outcome of this matter.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuzhu said, "First, buy grain at the market price and store a batch of grain."

"If you don't sell it, then we'll find a few typical examples to confiscate their property."

Everyone was stunned when they heard Li Xiuzhu's words. Today they also witnessed the ruthless side of the new king.

All of a sudden, those who had some ulterior motives put them away.

Such a cruel person, if he were caught, there is a 99% chance that he would die, so it’s still just one person’s death.

At the same time, those who had food at home and were prepared to wait and see also put aside their little thoughts and decided not to bargain with Li Xiuzhu.

However, what they didn't expect was that even so, they still couldn't escape Li Xiuzhu's sanctions.

"I allow you to store five times the amount of food your family consumes each year. If you exceed this amount, please do not blame me for being ruthless."

At this moment, the ministers who had planned to stockpile several thousand stones of grain and fodder were suddenly paralyzed.

No matter how many people there are in the family, if you calculate it as 100 people, the annual output is only 600 shi.

Even if we include maids and servants, there are not many families with more than 50 people.

"This, Your Majesty, this amount is too little, isn't it?"

Li Xiuzhu looked at the speaker in confusion and asked, "Did you forget our appointment with Siam?"

"Once we conquer Siam, there will be no shortage of food and fodder. Why are you buying so much food?"

“Food gets older as it ages. Even the best food stored for more than two years is no longer as good as before.”

"Rather than letting it go bad, isn't it better to help the people? Besides, we need food and fodder to support our troops."

Hearing this, the man said with a troubled look on his face: "But we haven't conquered Siam yet..."

Li Xiuzhu understood what this meant.

"Why, do you doubt the combat effectiveness of our Great Zhou army?"

"Okay, that's settled."

Li Xiuzhu's words embarrassed the dozen officials who had not spoken yet, but most of the officials still agreed with Li Xiuzhu's words.

That's right, this regent is too domineering, even more arbitrary than when the late emperor was alive.

"Is there anything else?"

The big things are gone, but the small things are still there.

"Empress Dowager, Queen, Prince, there is a sudden illness in Xianfeng County. Does Your Majesty have any arrangements?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuzhu said, "Officials below the seventh rank will be decided by the Imperial Study, and those above the seventh rank will be decided by the Queen Mother and the Empress. You don't need to ask me about this matter anymore."

This was a test, and naturally all officials were satisfied with the result.

The reason they brought the matter to this level was because last year Li Kuo suddenly intervened in the appointment of low-level officials.

At first they thought these people were from the emperor's lineage, but after investigation they found that most of them were merchants.

When thinking of the emperor’s generous treasury, many people understood.

Although no one dared to say anything, many people who were loyal to the Great Zhou were worried that their roots would be rotten because of this.

If Li Xiuzhu continues to interfere in the appointment of officials, they will inevitably bring it up.

The morning court meeting ended just like that.

Li Xiuzhu did not rush to leave, but had dinner with Ruan Wenjun and Xiao Rongyu.

"This is your first time attending a court meeting. Are you used to it?"

Xiao Rongyu smiled when he heard that.

Xiao Rongyu also said: "Rongyu is right, I also think it's okay."

Li Xiuzhu said, "I can't be in the palace all the time, and you can't rely on me completely."

"So you must learn to think independently in the future, and it is best to think about problems from the perspective of the emperor."

"Think about how the proposal can benefit the country, think about how it can benefit yourself."

"Remember that national interests are above all else, but you cannot sacrifice your own interests."

"For example, someone threatens you to marry."

"We can't compromise at this time. We can only fight."

"No marriage, no cession of territory, and no compensation are the bottom line."

Li Xiuzhu didn't say anything about the emperor guarding the country's borders and the king dying for the country.

Let two women guard the country's borders and die for the country?

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

He can't do it, and he won't let others do it. It's not like the Great Zhou is without people.

Upon hearing this, the two girls' eyes lit up and they mistakenly thought that Li Xiuzhu was ordering them.

If anyone bullies these orphans and widows, they will just do it.

For a moment, the two of them looked at Li Xiuzhu with sparkling eyes.

If there weren't so many people staring at him, Xiao Rongyu would have been unable to resist giving him a kiss.

"I and Rongyu have taken note of what the prince said."

"The food is cold, eat it."

It was already three quarters past three in the afternoon when Li Xiuzhu left the palace.

Instead of going home, he went to the Gotomon dungeon.

Because he was wearing court robes, he was recognized as a prince as soon as he got off the car.

Gold thread cloud pattern shirt and goldfish bag.

"Your humble servant pays respect to the Regent."

Now there is only one prince in the world, the new regent. Therefore, even though the other party had never seen Li Xiuzhu, he immediately called him the regent.

Li Xiuzhu said, "Where are Guo Jing and his party, who I sent someone to escort me to a place a few days ago?"

"Your Majesty, please follow me."

This was not Li Xiuzhu's first time to come to the Yudaomen prison, so he was very familiar with it.

Because of Grandmaster Guo Jing's strength, he was imprisoned on the fourth underground floor at the bottom. He was the only Grandmaster-level prisoner imprisoned in the Yu Dao Sect.

When Li Xiuzhu saw Guo Jing, in addition to a pierced scapula, Guo Jing also had many other injuries on his body.

It looked like the injuries were from being interrogated, but the wounds had already scabbed over, and it looked like they were caused by his father-in-law who came to say hello the other day.

At this time, Guo Jing had his eyes closed, with no expression on his face, as if he had already put life and death aside.

Before Li Xiuzhu could speak, the captain of the Imperial Sword Guard who brought him in had already opened the cell door.

"Your Majesty, please."

“Back off!”

"Yes, Your Majesty, if you need anything, just pull this rope. I'll be guarding on the third floor."

The whole Shangjing City knew about Li Xiuzhu's martial arts competition, so the Imperial Sword Guards were not too worried.

Guo Jing heard the sound when the prison door opened, and his eyes were now looking towards Li Xiuzhu.

He recognized Li Xiuzhu, who had fought against him that day, at a glance, and a trace of guilt appeared on his face.

This sense of guilt was not towards Li Xiuzhu, but towards Fu Wenhan.

Because Fu Wenhan had seen him the day before, he also knew that he had accidentally hurt a good person.

(End of this chapter)