"We were unaware that these figures were calculated by the Ministry of Revenue."
The Emperor nodded.
"This concerns the well-being of our dynasty. Regarding the matter of increasing military pay, I..."
The Emperor was about to say "I grant your permission," but Feng Moran, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke up.
"Father, wait!"
The sudden sound startled everyone, and then everyone looked at Feng Moran.
Even Feng Guche looked puzzled.
"What do you have to say?"
Feng Mo Ran spoke.
"Father, there have been continuous disasters in recent years. In order to suppress the disasters, the court has opened up the national treasury. Now, our dynasty's treasury is almost empty."
Feng Guche knew that Feng Mozhan was telling the truth, so he frowned after hearing it.
Feng Mo Ran's words were true. Before she fell ill, she often received reports of disasters.
"But no matter how difficult it is, we must keep our borders safe!"
Feng Guche frowned and said something.
Mu Quan bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Feng Mo Ran shook his head.
"Father, the fact that the enemy is not using heavy troops means that they are not prepared for war. Why should the court waste resources and manpower on this?"
Mu Quan took a step forward and bowed.
"Your Majesty, if an army from another region presses in, it will be too late. If there is trouble on the border, our people will be dragged into the flames of war. I hope Your Highness will reconsider!"
Prime Minister Shen also spoke up from the side.
"Your Majesty! Not an inch of our territory will be yielded! If foreign enemies succeed, wouldn't they think our dynasty is easy to bully? They will then become even more aggressive, and it will be too late to regret it then."
The two of them spoke back and forth, their coordination was quite excellent.
Feng Mo Ran sneered inwardly, then stepped forward and clasped his hands in a fist salute.
"Father, there is no need to listen to those alarmist words. To open the national treasury for the sake of a few refugees is not a wise choice. I hope Father will think it over carefully!"
Feng Guche looked up at Feng Mozhan, then at Prime Minister Shen and Mu Quan. He was caught in a dilemma and didn't know what to do.
Cang Xixue brought a cup of tea and handed it to the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, since this matter is so difficult to decide, why not put it aside, think it over carefully, and make a decision after you have thought it through?"
Mu Quan knelt down on both knees.
"Your Majesty! Absolutely not! Urgent report from the border! Military matters cannot be delayed!"
Cang Xixue's words had given the Emperor a slight sense of relief, but now Mu Quan was forcing him to make a decision, and he didn't know who to believe.
Prime Minister Shen spoke up from the side.
"Since His Highness the Second Prince has some doubts about the border situation, Your Majesty can send the Second Prince to guard the frontier, thus eliminating Your Majesty's worries!"
After listening, the Emperor nodded slightly.
That's a good idea. Feng Mo Ran can lead troops to the frontier to guard it, and he can also put an end to a worry in his heart.
However, there are still a lot of things that Feng Mo Ran needs to do in the previous dynasty, and the case of the Prince of Libei has not yet been resolved for everyone. If Feng Mo Ran leaves at this time, would it be inappropriate?
Upon hearing this, Feng Mo Ran's expression turned ugly.
Recently, she has been very adept at manipulating power, but asking her to wield a weapon and fight on the frontier is not what Feng Mo Ran wants.
Seeing that Feng Guche had no intention of objecting, Feng Mozhan broke out in a cold sweat.
"Father..."
Seeing the troubled look on her son's face, Cang Xixue quickly spoke up from the side.
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