Chapter 187 Reorganizing the Ministry of Revenue
Huai Xiucheng kept the topic in suspense as he spoke.
Li Yueyao was in a good mood today, so she agreed and asked, "What's going on?"
"As soon as I led my men into the area where the flag was placed, I saw a man climbing out of the back window, so I quickly sent people to chase him.
Finally, the man was caught in the utility room, and it turned out to be Eunuch Sun.
He changed his appearance, put on a false beard, and dressed like a Western barbarian."
Feng Shenyu asked, "Have the White Tiger Sect changed personnel?"
"According to the Right Prime Minister's instructions, the Ministry of War has sent new personnel. All the previous personnel have been taken away by the Ministry of War.
I guess he should be in the Ministry of War prison awaiting trial right now."
At this time, Cuilan brought tea, and Huai Xiucheng took the teacup and took a few sips.
Huai Xiucheng drank the finest jasmine tea like a cow chewing a peony.
The young eunuch quickly continued the service.
The people who serve tea in the mansion know these generals too well. As long as someone comes in exhausted, a cup of tea is definitely not enough.
Therefore, every time tea is served, someone will be arranged to wait on the side to refill the tea.
While the three were talking, Fan Yong came in from outside.
When he saw Huai Xiucheng, he said, "The people from the White Tiger Sect were all killed in the first trial."
"Everyone's confession points to Jiang Changwu, the deputy general guarding the city gate. He was the one who arranged for the person who planted the flag and delivered the message last time.
But the man surnamed Jiang was not a tough guy. After being tortured, he soon spoke.
He was a distant relative of Sun Fu and became the garrison commander through Sun Fu's connections.
Its main purpose is to provide Sun Fu with a convenient way to go about his business.”
After saying that, Fan Yong also drank a sip of tea.
Well, today's tea is good, with an elegant floral fragrance.
Li Yueyao asked, "Has there been any news of other Nanli spies in the city in the past two days?"
Huai Xiucheng shook his head: "We did find several hideouts in neighboring small countries, and we wiped them out."
Li Yueyao said, "The Hundred Cavalry Division has already sent people out of the city to chase them. You should be more careful in the city."
Huaixiu sincerely responded.
Li Yueyao saw that his eyes were dark and he looked listless, so she said:
"Okay then, go back and have some rest. You've been busy for several days."
After Huai Xiucheng withdrew, Fan Yong spoke up, "Right Prime Minister, is there any recent news from the Duke of Zhenguo?"
Feng Shenyu said: "Yes, he and the King of Qin, one openly and one secretly, have almost finished dealing with them.
The King of Qin was assassinated several times in public, and although he was accompanied by numerous secret guards, he still suffered a few minor injuries."
Li Yueyao frowned upon hearing this: "The King of Qin is injured?"
"Well, they are all minor injuries, nothing serious." Feng Shenyu comforted.
Li Yueyao looked at Fengshenyu suspiciously and said, "Why don't I trust you?
You didn't tell me at the time that the Prince of Qin and the Duke of Zhenguo left together. You just said he was there to see someone off, and he ended up sending them off to the southern border?"
Feng Shenyu looked at Li Yueyao's questioning eyes and quickly explained:
"This is the King of Qin's own decision.
He wanted to go to the southern border, so he went to ask for the emperor's permission, and then followed him under the pretext of sending the Duke of Zhenguo.
This matter has nothing to do with me, I only found out about it afterwards."
Li Yueyao snorted coldly and said nothing.
Fan Yong looked at Fengshenyu in Li Yueyao's hands, who was very cautious, and grinned.
There really is always something that can defeat something else.
Feng Shenyu made sure again and again that Li Yueyao was not still angry before turning around and continuing to talk to Fan Yong.
"You still need to have an overall plan for the matter of sending troops to Nanli."
Fan Yong nodded: "Yes, I have discussed it with Yang Jin and others, and the memorial will be submitted to His Majesty at the morning court tomorrow.
I came to you to ask you about the plans of the Duke of Zhenguo and whether there are any special needs."
Fengshenyu said: "Hongzhou in the eastern part of Jiangnan is used as a transit station for food and fodder."
Fan Yong nodded after hearing this and said, "Hongzhou? Well, it's a good place, very convenient both by land and water.
If it's autumn, we can sail out from the canal and arrive in ten days with favorable winds and favorable waters."
"Also, transfer all stationed troops from the eastern part of Jiangnan Road to Fuzhou. All remaining troops from Lingnan Road will be stationed in Yongzhou.
We will rush directly to the border as soon as the Duke of Zhenguo gives the order."
Fan Yong nodded after hearing this, and then said worriedly, "My biggest headache right now is the food and grass.
The Ministry of Revenue is in a mess right now. If a war breaks out immediately, what will we do?"
Li Yueyao interrupted and said, "That's not a problem. Your Majesty has already discussed this matter with me.
Jiangnan Province is rich, so this year's taxes from Jiangnan Province will be directly counted as food and sent south."
Fan Yong nodded and said, "That's good. I hope the Ministry of Revenue can recover quickly."
After saying this, Li Yueyao said, "How about this, tomorrow the Right Prime Minister and I will go to the Ministry of Revenue to take turns on duty.
If anything comes up, we can make decisions on the spot to make the Ministry of Revenue's affairs go more smoothly."
Fan Yong said, "Then I'll have to trouble Her Royal Highness the Grand Princess."
Feng Shenyu said anxiously: "I'll go, you just rest at home."
Li Yueyao looked at Feng Shenyu dissatisfiedly and said, "I have healthy hands and feet, but I feel like I'm in prison every day at home. What's wrong with me going to supervise the Ministry of Revenue?"
Feng Shenyu quickly explained, "It's hot, aren't you worried that you can't stand running back and forth?"
"Oh, it's been more than three months now. Doctor Zhao said the fetus is stable and asked me to exercise appropriately.
Besides, I am watching over the Ministry of Revenue, so they can pay more attention and relieve the pressure on His Majesty."
Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Feng Shenyu said, "Well, Your Highness, go in the morning, and I will take over from you in the afternoon."
"Um."
The three of them talked for a while, and Fan Yong insisted on staying for a free meal.
After finishing five big bowls of pork ribs stewed with rice, Aoao walked away while feeling his stomach.
The next day, Li Yueyao arrived at the Ministry of Revenue early in the morning.
Minister Zhen went to the morning court, but Li Huaiyu did not go.
Seeing Li Yueyao coming, he hurried over to help her into his own public office room.
"I'm not a paper man, you don't need to be so careful." Li Yueyao blamed.
After Li Yueyao sat down, Wang Yin very tactfully put a cushion behind Li Yueyao's waist and asked someone to move the ice basin further away.
"Why is my aunt here today?" Li Huaiyu asked while sitting down.
"The Ministry of Revenue is in a complete mess. I'll take care of it and try to sort it out as soon as possible.
Your Majesty is preparing to attack Nanli, and the Ministry of Revenue cannot afford to fail to manage things properly."
Li Huaiyu laughed and said, "Actually, the Ministry of Revenue is not that difficult to get. Since I took it over from Gao Hongchen last time.
Although the fake King of Jin secretly replaced several key people, these people were closely monitored by people sent by Ice Face.
Moreover, ever since the New Year, you and Ice Face have been causing trouble for the fake Prince Jin everywhere, and he hasn't had time to make any big moves in the Ministry of Revenue.
Moreover, Ice Face has been delaying with various excuses, and the Ministry of Revenue’s treasury has not received a single penny so far.
I looked at the accounting documents sent to me yesterday, and they all made me laugh."
Li Huaiyu said this and shook the folding fan in his hand.
"Yesterday, I removed all the people planted by the fake King of Jin according to the list, and filled in the positions according to Ice Face's list.
So the Ministry of Revenue only started to operate normally today.
As for the silver from the Ministry of Revenue, wait two days, and once the accounts are sorted out, it can be deposited into the treasury."
After listening to Li Huaiyu's report, Li Yueyao smiled and said, "Xiao Yu'er, you're quite capable."
Li Huaiyu also smiled and said, "Don't worry, Aunt, Master Zhen and I are here, nothing will go wrong.
In ten days at most, the Ministry of Revenue will be able to sort things out.”
After saying this, Li Huaiyu suddenly remembered and said, "Aunt. That Lei Jing is really a tough guy."
Li Yueyao glanced sideways and asked, "Why haven't you spoken yet?"
Li Huaiyu shook his head and said, "No. He endured all kinds of torture and refused to speak.
His injuries are too severe, and he will probably need some time to recover. I'm afraid there's no answer for now."
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