Song Chi remained silent.
He also knew that this was Song Shiwen's idea, and the deputy minister Lu Taiyuan also agreed.
It is said that he was praised by His Majesty for this.
This was the first time that His Majesty praised the Cabinet for being able to share the King's worries and to do things when faced with major issues.
There is a tyrant in the palace and corrupt officials in the court.
Song Chi had a blank expression on his face. Chaos was about to come, and so had his chance.
If you serve as an official according to the rules, when will you be able to reach a high position in the government?
Only in troubled times can he perform on stage.
Gu Rongshan continued, "The people are extremely poor, and with such a decree, the officials will surely go crazy. They are leaving no way for the people to survive."
She hesitated to speak, as some things cannot be said too much.
"Because of the urgent need for war, there was an order that local government offices could collect tax grain and hire merchants to transport it to the border."
Gu Rongshan continued, "Prefect Xu had already contacted me yesterday. If I could be of use to him, he would entrust the important task of transporting grain to my Gu family."
"Of course, he also promised some benefits."
Song Chi asked, "What's the benefit?"
"For example, if the food is robbed along the way or accidentally lost, 20% of the lost food will be given to the Gu family."
There is nothing new under the sun.
Isn't this a disguised way of making money for yourself?
The key point is that such government decrees provide officials with the greatest convenience for corruption.
It is so easy to be greedy.
Gu Rongshan said worriedly, "I have a feeling this will cause trouble. Military supplies and fodder are for war. I'm afraid Governor Xu will make my Gu family take the blame in the future."
Song Chi said directly: "Don't worry, just agree."
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