"Bang!" A teacup fell to the ground, fragments flying everywhere, followed by the furious voice of Emperor Jing, "What are you crazy about! Are you so short of money? You even took the opportunity to exploit my grandson's full month. It's fine if you exploit the ministers, but you don't even let the people go. What on earth are you thinking about?"
Fang Zheng stood opposite Emperor Jing with an embarrassed look on his face, not saying a word.
As soon as the court was about to begin, he was dragged to the imperial study and scolded.
But he had nothing to explain, as the full moon party was going well.
Who knew that those bastards were going to beat him up after getting drunk, and the people outside were joining in the fun.
As soon as my father-in-law arrived, the whole place was in chaos. Such a commotion was really out of control.
Who could have thought that these poor fellows were so petty, they started making a fuss just because there was no meat on their table.
People were busy fighting inside the princess's mansion, and people were busy packing outside the mansion. Everyone was busy with their own things.
This ugly appearance was seen through and through... But fortunately, the purpose was achieved, and my reputation among the people should be ruined...
"Speak! Why don't you speak?" Emperor Jing glared at Fang Zhengyi.
Fang Zheng pursed his lips and said, "Your Majesty, the Royal Academy of Sciences was built by the palace, but I paid for the establishment of Dongjiao University... I have invested so much money in it, and I am really a little tight on money. Besides, the emperor's grandson is about to turn one month old, so I have to prepare some generous gifts, so I want to make some... quick money."
"Don't try to fool me!" Emperor Jing glared at him and said, "You are short of money? Can't you tell me that you have no money?"
"You have no shame, but I still have some. Look at what you have done. Guo Banban, bring all the things in for him to see!"
Guo Tianyang slipped out of the door and then entered the house with a palace guard carrying a large basket.
The basket was filled with memorials.
Emperor Jing pointed at the memorial and said, "Come here, show me! These are all the documents that were sent to impeach you yesterday. You are really capable!"
"I have never seen anyone impeached so many times in one day since I took office. OK, you can do it!"
Fang Zhengyi lowered his head, glanced at the basket, then raised his head and secretly glanced at Emperor Jing.
I saw that he was still angry.
Licking his face, he said, "Dad~"
Emperor Jing was instantly shocked and got goose bumps all over his body: "You...you...don't call me dad."
"I don't deserve it. I don't have a son-in-law as good as you."
Fang Zheng secretly curled his lips and said, "So what if you don't admit it? Didn't you happily hug my son yesterday?"
"I am ashamed! In fact, I really plan to use half of the collected gift money to support Dongjiao University, and the other half to prepare for the emperor's grandson's full moon."
"I probably collected a lot of things yesterday..."
"How much did you collect?" Emperor Jing asked curiously.
"I received more than 20,000 taels, and the half for the grandson is 13,621 taels and 4 coins." Fang Zhengyi took out a stack of silver bills from his sleeve, both large and small, plus loose silver and copper coins, and placed them on the imperial desk. "I have brought them all today, Your Majesty, please put them into the treasury first. This will be considered as an advance gift from your son."
Emperor Jing looked at the silver notes and money scattered on the table and asked in confusion, "Usually, the Ministry of Revenue reports to me in round numbers, why do you always report in small amounts?"
"I like to be careful with my money. A penny is still money. I cannot keep a clear account."
"Well... this is a good habit of yours. If the Ministry of Revenue's accounts were all as honest as you, there would be fewer omissions."
"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise."
Fang Zhengyi carefully examined Emperor Jing's expression.
I felt relieved to see the situation ease.
It still had to be a gift of money... Although the country was rich and some wealthy families were confiscated, basically no money went into the treasury.
In addition, the expenses within the palace were fixed and were allocated from the national treasury every year. Even when the national treasury was rich, it never allocated more money, and Emperor Jingdi could not bring himself to ask for money.
Although Taoyuan County gave a share to Emperor Jing, it was only more than 20,000 yuan after the accounts were settled every year.
He was a man who was used to being poor, so this ten thousand taels was enough for him.
Emperor Jing waved his hand nonchalantly, and Guo Tianyang quickly stepped forward to take the banknotes and loose change.
"Well, you mean well. I will save this money for my grandson first."
Fang Zhengyi immediately gave a thumbs up and praised, "Your Majesty is wise! The emperor's grandson is still young and does not know how to manage money. When the emperor's grandson grows up, this money will definitely double!"
"Okay, sit down! You're still pretending. I came to see you today for something else."
Fang Zhengyi forced a flattering smile and then sat down obediently on the chair.
Emperor Jing said: "The Kingdom of Jin sent an envoy to visit our country. The cabinet has discussed and is preparing to send someone to visit the Kingdom of Jin to express friendship."
"Yes, yes, yes! This is as it should be." Fang Zheng nodded repeatedly, "Could it be that Your Majesty is planning to have me send the Jinyiwei to the Kingdom of Jin?"
"Well, you can go. When the Jin delegation is done here, you can go back with them."
"???" Fang Zheng was shocked. "Your Majesty, it's not necessary. I'm just holding a full-moon banquet! I have nothing to do with diplomacy, why would you send me?"
Emperor Jing continued, "It was Imperial Master Pa Ba who wrote a letter inviting you to go. Considering that the Kingdom of Jin is sending its prince personally this time, then Da Jing cannot lose his manners. I think there is no one more suitable than you."
"Besides, you are knowledgeable about business. This is not just a simple visit, but we are also discussing expanding the list of goods for trade between the two countries. It is very appropriate for you to go, but don't worry, I will send more people to assist you. If you are not interested in participating, just let the subordinates handle it. Just think of it as going out for an outing."
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