Chapter 580 The little prince who kills people everywhere (Updated 2)
Tong Qingfeng, who had already mentally prepared 180 suggestions to persuade the prince to ban the sea: "..." He
had long been prepared to support opening the sea and filling the national treasury, and was willing to confront the head of all officials, even the Minister Qian who was willing to sacrifice his life for justice: "..."
Lu Chengtian, who was ready to watch the show and see all the officials embarrass their unlucky son: "..."
The three parties looked at the confused little prince in unison. Looking at his ignorant look, it didn't seem like he was pretending.
However, these people had been arguing in the court for more than a month over the issue of the sea ban. They were all red in the face, and when the argument became intense, they didn't even care about insulting the politeness, and even directly escalated to personal attacks.
If the official who participated in the other side's camp was disobedient and unfilial, the other side would report him for favoring a concubine and killing his wife.
There are countless such actions.
It can be said that everyone has served in the court for many years and knows some private information about each other. However, they keep a line between them so that they can meet each other later. After all, they are all officials in the same court. If they really tear each other's faces, how can they work together in the future?
But this time, the civil and military officials really tried their best to maintain their own positions and suppress each other, and they didn't care about the creed they usually abide by. Isn't it just a personal attack?
As long as the goal can be achieved, what does a personal attack matter?
During this period, the officials of Tong Qingfeng and Minister Qian's camps were just about to expose each other's underwear, which brought countless fun to the civil and military officials and the people in Beijing.
These pleasures have become the entertainment of the people in Beijing after dinner.
However, in order to win this duel, the officials can no longer care about so much. The winner is the king, and heroes do not care about their origins. To do great things, some necessary sacrifices are always necessary. During
this time, those officials who became the topic of discussion relied on such self-hypnosis and self-persuasion to continue to persevere.
Victory is their common hope.
After waiting for the prince to come back, who knew that the prince actually knew nothing about the opening of the sea! !
Doesn't this mean that their quarrels and confrontations during this period are meaningless?
They have sacrificed so much, and even they have become the topic of conversation for the people, but in the end, all their efforts are in vain? ! !
This confrontation and quarrel are simply imagined by you?
Isn't this just looking for trouble?
Who the hell can stand this?
The officials were dumbfounded and their defenses were broken. Officials
from both camps had an urge to die.
What on earth have they been doing in the past month?
Officials from both sides looked at their leaders. The current situation was caused by these two people in the beginning.
Then everyone found that even Minister Qian, who had been an official for many years, and Prime Minister Tong, who was in a high position, had very ugly faces after listening to the words of the prince.
Very good, even these two couldn't control the fluctuations in their hearts, couldn't control the excitement in their hearts, and their faces changed directly. It seems that they didn't expect such a result.
Minister Qian really couldn't accept the change from hope to despair. He had imagined that after opening the sea, the commercial tax would double, the national treasury would be filled with commercial tax, and Daliang would no longer suffer from an empty treasury.
But now the prince actually said that he never meant to open the sea!
Wouldn't his dream of filling the national treasury be shattered?
"Your Highness, if you don't want to open the sea, why do you want to build a port? And it's a port for big ships to dock?"
Minister Qian was really about to cry.
The young prince looked innocent, "Isn't this to give a way to survive to those disaster-stricken people in Shandong? They have been suffering from drought for days and have no harvest. The court can't keep providing disaster relief. They need to be self-reliant and need a way to make a living."
"Shandong is on the coast, and building a shipport is a very good choice. The project is large and requires a large number of workers. Moreover, the construction period is very long. It is an excellent choice."
The young prince explained sincerely.
"Your Highness, building a ship port requires a lot of money, a lot of manpower, and a long time. The court cannot afford such a cost!"
"Your Highness, although this is your first time to provide disaster relief, you can't be so absurd! You made a decision on such a big matter without authorization. Your Highness knows that if you are not careful, it will bring a huge burden to the Daliang treasury!"
Lu Liang jumped out again, his voice high and filled with righteous indignation.
The little prince turned around, walked down the steps from his high seat, and locked his eyes on Lu Liang who spoke.
"Constructing the ship port is such an important matter, I have naturally considered it in advance, Lord Lu does not need to worry about the money."
The little prince looked regretful, "Lord Lu is so young, how can he be so forgetful? When I took over the disaster relief work, I did not take a penny from the national treasury. Whether it was rebuilding the dike in Gusu or building the ship port in Shandong, the money spent was not from the national treasury."
"Lord Lu's worries are really unfounded."
"Since Lord Lu can say that he has achieved his goal, then let Lord Lu go for disaster relief next time. The national treasury does not have money, I believe that Master Lu will do better and more perfectly. "
The little prince said with a smile, but Lu Liang blushed. How could he understand disaster relief? If he didn't give money, what was he doing in the disaster-stricken prefectures?
Would he let those disaster victims be eaten alive?
However, Lu Liang had nothing else but a stubborn temper. One man is worth ten.
"Your Highness is so righteous that he used his private treasury to build dikes and harbors. My family is poor and I rely on salary to support my family, so I naturally cannot compare. But building dikes and harbors is a long-term project. If Your Highness can continue to use the private treasury, I will naturally not have any concerns."
"Stop..."
The little prince couldn't listen any more and interrupted the other party's lofty talk, "Where did Lord Lu get the fake news?"
"I have never been so righteous as to use my private treasury to build dikes and harbors. The former was the money earned by the Fifth Prince and the Ministry of Commerce to open a shop, plus donations from some kind-hearted merchants who care about their hometown."
"As for the latter, Chen Chu has been doing business in Shandong for many years, and the silver I confiscated from the Chen family is enough to build the port. I sent the remaining silver directly to Gusu to ensure the construction of the dam there."
"So, Lord Lu doesn't have to worry so much about the consumption of the national treasury. Since I said that I would not use the silver in the national treasury, I will not regret it!"
The young prince half-closed his eyes, scanned the civil and military officials in the hall, and chuckled, "Ministers can also learn from my disaster relief strategy this time. Whether it is building city walls or dams, if there is no money, go and confiscate the mansions of a few corrupt officials, and you will definitely gain a lot."
The hearts of the civil and military officials in the court were all trembling. Who hasn't received filial piety from subordinates and annual gifts from students? If you count them carefully, the officials standing in the court with clean property can be counted on one hand.
The prince has not yet ascended the throne, but he hates corrupt officials so much. If he ascends the throne, I always feel that these officials will have a bleak future!
Some officials who like to accept bribes were very nervous. The court, which was originally like a vegetable market, was suddenly silent by the little suggestion of the young prince.
It can only be said that although this person does not attend court for a long time, his killing power is extremely strong.