Chapter 473: Expedition
She looked at her son's smiling face and poured a basin of cold water on him.
"As long as you are well in the future and don't let me, an old man with old hair, send off the young, it will be the greatest filial piety you can do.
After all, a grown-up child is no longer under the control of his mother. I don't care whose ancestral tomb you choose to be buried in. As long as you have the ability to squeeze in, it's your ability.
But Qin Zhenning, I tell you, you are a member of the Qin family in life and a ghost of the Qin family in death. Don't even think about leaving the Qin family, do you hear me? "
"Yes, son, I heard it."
Seeing that this bastard had learned his lesson, Mrs. Qin's face finally brightened a little. But she was also afraid that her words had been too harsh and hurt her son's reputation, so she hurried to make amends.
"Do you think living like a gigolo is that easy? Look at how miserable the emperor's life was. Take this as a warning!"
I don’t care where you go in the future, but your status must remain in the Qin family.
If you can't make it there in the future, you can still bring your wife and children back to Lao Qin's house. I have to keep a close eye on it and can't let you, a stinky boy, mess around..."
The old lady walked out mumblingly, supported by her son.
First, he complained and gave instructions, then he started to quietly plan: first, he would go to someone's house to ask for more food, then go to someone's house to get more cloth and ironware, and then go to someone's house to get some horse farm...
She may not feel sorry for her granddaughter whom she only met once, but it is impossible for her not to feel sorry for the son whom she raised with so much effort.
Human hearts are so unfair.
Even the relationship between parents and children is mostly downward compatible. Parents will always love their children more than their children imagine. This seems to be an instinct.
With the Qin family's strong support, all the noble families in the capital city made some sacrifices, especially the Chu and Liu families, who were the most loyal this time.
The Minister of Revenue and the Minister of Rites gritted their teeth and, despite the beatings from their ancestors' dreams, dug out a fortune and reluctantly filled the hole left by the emperor.
There are also many poor people, no, the new rich have also donated money. Although their families don't have much money and even less food, but their spirit is precious!
Furthermore, there was a phenomenon that almost all the noble families were generous in sending out people, either themselves or sending their outstanding sons and daughters with their own guards to serve the emperor.
Are you kidding?
Although the emperor is not good at being an emperor, he is very good at being a soldier, okay?
Besides, with the powerful emperor leading the troops in the front and the empress in the back providing military supplies, in this battle, anyone with some real skills would definitely be the one to make the most achievements and be guaranteed not to be replaced by others.
The emperor and empress, a pair of extraordinary people, finally managed to gather enough soldiers, horses and food supplies after three days by raising funds through IOUs.
Then, in front of all the important officials in the court, Li Chengxiu handed the government affairs to Jiang Wan, and without delaying for a moment, he led the army straight to Dongling Mansion.
Standing at the city gate, watching the red-robed rider go farther and farther away, the queen held the eldest prince in her arms, her face calm and composed.
"Her Majesty the Queen."
The Minister of Works was the closest and was the first to speak.
"Now we're out of money. Are we going to repair the river? There's a lot of rain in the spring, and even more in the summer. I'm afraid Yuxi Prefecture won't be able to handle it."
The Minister of Revenue also sighed with a sad face.
"Hey, you better put the river construction on hold for now. I don't know where I'm going to get my salary next month. I'm so worried about this!"
"Hey, Minister Chu, why are you suddenly like Old Chu again? Don't you show off anymore?"
In response to the Minister of Rites's mocking behavior, the Minister of Revenue said that he could pretend not to hear it.
Anyway, when people are poor, they have little ambition and their hair grows thin. Seeing that these people are about to go to the Ministry of Revenue and show their debtor faces again, what else can he, the Minister of Revenue, do to show off?
Sure enough, the ministers of other ministries all smiled at the Minister of Revenue, which made Old Chu very angry.
The queen also breathed a sigh of relief, a rare relief.
"What's the rush?
Although the emperor has led the army to war, am I still at home?
The previously established rules should continue to be followed, and the money will come from somewhere.
Let’s go and find a way to settle the account.”
"Your Majesty obeys!"
Anyway, those who can fight and know how to fight have gone to war, and those who can't fight can only find ways to manage internal affairs and ensure military supplies.
Everyone returned to Qianyuan Hall. The empress sat on the dragon throne holding the eldest prince who was less than one year old. Prince An, who was in poor health, was arranged to sit below, on par with the heads of all officials.
The emperor and his ministers sat in the same hall to discuss state affairs.
"Where is the Minister of the Ministry of Rites?"
"I am here."
Xiao Jiye stepped out.
"You and the ministers of the Ministry of Revenue should discuss holding a trade fair with other countries tomorrow and make sure we sell our products.
Aside from the Dali envoys, envoys from other countries and tribes, once they had signed a trade agreement and wanted to leave, were immediately seen off."
"I obey the decree!"
"Minister of Works."
"I am here."
"Go to Qianji Pavilion later. They've developed the latest armor, swords, spears, and lances. The Ministry of Industry must expedite their production. Both the Emperor and Duke Ling must receive timely supplies!"
"yes!"
"Minister of Rites."
"I am here."
"You will personally draft a letter to Dali. It must describe in detail how Dali's Hades ruthlessly slaughtered the brother of our King Dayu!
Prince Jing was not only the most beloved son of the late emperor, he was also an indispensable and loyal minister of Dayu and a wise king!
Now, for no reason, the prince of Dali has chopped me down and my life is hanging by a thread. How outrageous is this? We must make the Emperor of Li give us Dayu an explanation."
Everyone listened to the queen telling lies with her eyes open, but the Dayu court officials, who had already been trained in this, did not think there was anything wrong with what the queen said.
So the Minister of Rites agreed without hesitation.
"I obey the decree!"
"Minister of Revenue, we will continue to follow the previously agreed-upon rules.
If there is not enough manpower in the workshop, we will expand and accept anyone who is capable and qualified, regardless of gender.
Once we get the orders from the mutual trade fair, we'll start work as soon as possible and revitalize our business as quickly as possible."
"I obey the decree!"
One decree after another was issued. The emperor and his ministers had already been working together for quite some time, so everyone had adapted well.
Although Prince An and the Prime Minister did not say a word from beginning to end, their quiet presence in the court was a silent help.
The Queen represented the imperial power, the Prime Minister of Qin represented the officials, and Prince An represented the royal family.
With three powers in a balance of power, there will be no chaos in the court.
Everyone can understand this principle.
After the court session ended peacefully, the eldest prince, who was still able to sleep peacefully in the court, was handed over to the care of his confidant. After the queen received the news from Mr. Sun, she turned around to take a look.
Even though she knew that Gu Xiaoxiao had a secret, she really didn't expect that this person could be so tolerant.
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