"In that case, I agree!"
The moment he heard these words, Xiao Chen became very anxious.
Xiao Chen knew exactly what the position of Minister of War represented.
He is in charge of military administration and logistics, and these two powers, especially logistics, have always been the lifeblood of the army.
Previously, it was his grandfather Ye Qing who was in charge, so Ye Tingyuan and his 300,000 Buddhist troops at the Demon-Slaying Pass in the Southern Territory will have no problem.
However, if it were the prince's men now, there was no guarantee that he would not do something with the logistics.
Xiao Chen was about to push the door open and walk out, but as soon as he took a step, Huang Jin grabbed his sleeve and pulled him back.
"oops!"
"My little ancestor, what are you going to do?"
Xiao Chen frowned: "Eunuch Huang, didn't you hear it?"
"The Emperor actually appointed a reckless warrior to the position of Minister of War."
"What kind of person is this Zhou Xuanbing?"
"How can he compare to my grandfather?"
A gleam of light flashed in Huang Jin's eyes, and he looked at Xiao Chen in surprise.
As a shrewd person who has been with the emperor for many years, it is easy for him to understand Xiao Chen's worries.
What surprised him was that this 'famous' Ninth Prince did not seem to be such a dandy person. He could actually see clearly the games of these ministers in the court?
He raised his eyebrows and explained with a smile:
"Your Highness, please be patient! Please be patient!"
"Just a Minister of War!"
"It's okay! It's okay!"
"Let's not even mention that His Majesty and the Cabinet make decisions on major military and national affairs. Besides the Shangshu, the Ministry of War also has the Left and Right Vice Ministers, the Deputy Ministers, and so many other people!"
After Huang Jin's comfort, Xiao Chen's frown slowly relaxed.
He realized that Huang Jin had already known the problem he was thinking about, and the dignitaries in the court probably discussed it long ago before bringing it up for discussion.
Moreover, the Ye family’s military forces did not resist just now, as if they had tacitly agreed.
"So, this is why Grandpa resigned from his post?"
Xiao Chen murmured.
Perhaps it was just as he had guessed before, when the "Empress's Sister-in-law Case" first happened, the Ye family was too powerful to attract attention, so they gave away the position of Minister of War to create a new balance of power among all parties.
"Since all the ministers have no objection."
"Then let's discuss the second matter..."
The majestic voice of Emperor Ming Jing was heard from the stage, and Xiao Chen watched as Crown Prince Xiao Ming returned to his seat with a smug look on his face.
He lost interest and walked towards the chair in the side hall.
Anyway, they had already determined the answers to these questions, and then asked these ministers to write the test papers, and there was no surprise at all throughout the process.
In this case, it would be better for Xiao Chen to practice the visualization diagram for a while!
He vaguely felt that as long as he could strengthen the bones throughout his body, they would become top-grade dragon bones.
The dragon picture will undergo incredible changes, and it is even possible that he will obtain supernatural powers in advance.
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Revenue, Nangong Yi, had a conflict with the Ninth Prince at the gate and is currently unconscious!"
"This rebellious son really makes me angry!!"
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
"Tell the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue to come forward and answer!"
......
As Xiao Chen listened to the speeches of the dignitaries outside, his mind slowly sank into the visualization diagram of the dragon.
“Refining poison!!”
Under his slight stimulation, the Qi Jue Gu began to refine the corpse poison that had been fused yesterday.
Under this stimulation of strength and weakness, his golden heart began to release cool air again to help him strengthen his bones.
After training the 24 bones in the spine, Xiao Chen decided to forge the 25 bones in the chest first.
In this way, firstly, it is connected to the spine, and secondly, the most important organs of the human body are here.
If we strengthen this area first, we can better protect his body.
Just do it.
Having absorbed so much corpse poison yesterday, this Qi Jue Gu has already been excited!
If Xiao Chen hadn't controlled it with his Qi and blood pressure, it would have jumped up and down inside his body long ago.
piece!
Two pieces!
Three dollars!
....
Huang Jin watched as Xiao Chen's body radiated yellow light, his skin slowly turning red.
He looked horrified.
I was amazed at Xiao Chen's magnanimity. While all the dignitaries outside were discussing military and national affairs, he actually started practicing.
......
Outside
A forty-year-old official in a crimson robe stood up, bowed, and said:
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue has already calculated this year's military expenditure yesterday."
"All plans have been submitted to the cabinet."
"The Ministry of Revenue calculated that last year's military expenditure was approximately 37 million taels of silver, but the actual military expenditure at the end of the year was 42 million taels of silver, leaving a shortfall of 5 million taels of silver!"
"Also, at the end of the year, a major battle broke out at Wan Yao Pass in the southern border, and the Ministry of War transferred an additional 2.5 million taels of silver to the Ministry of Revenue for military expenditure."
"By the end of the year, the shortfall was as high as 7.5 million taels of silver."
"Therefore, on behalf of Minister Nangong, I ask Your Majesty to reduce this year's military spending!"
"Although my Great Zhou is rich and powerful, it cannot withstand such turmoil!"
For a moment, everyone in the court was talking about it, even Emperor Ming Jing narrowed his eyes, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
In the side hall, Xiao Chen frowned when he heard the voice.
This is really aimed at the Ye family.
He secretly complained in his heart.
First, the Minister of War was taken down by the prince's party, and now military spending has to be cut.
Once the logistics and military expenditures are tightened, it would be a miracle if the military morale is not weakened!
“It’s so sinister!”
Xiao Chen snorted coldly and muttered.
At this time, shouting and cursing were heard outside.
"absurd!"
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