Xiu Xian: I can reincarnate in the heavens

Chapter 70 Donate Silver (for further reading)

"This……"

Emperor Chongming frowned, "How can there be so little money in the treasury?"

There is only less than 30 taels of silver left in the dignified treasury, and it is ridiculous to say it.

He intuited that this group of civil and military officials had been corrupted.

"How difficult the court is."

"But the bandits have to be suppressed."

"I will donate 10 taels of silver from the internal funds, and another 10 taels of silver from the national treasury. The remaining civil and military officials will raise some money..."

Emperor Chongming sighed and announced the decree.

The ministers were silent again.

Internal money is the emperor's private treasury.

The treasury belongs to the imperial court.

"Ouyang Aiqing, as the prime minister..."

"Let's pay the money first."

Emperor Chongming stared at Ouyang Zaizhi with burning eyes, and said.

"minister……"

"The minister donated 500 taels."

Ouyang Zai gritted his teeth and planned to donate the coffin book.

When the first emperor was still there, he had already entered the cabinet and became a bachelor.After many years of hard work, he finally became the chief assistant of the cabinet, that is, the position of prime minister.

At the time of the first emperor, the court was not too chaotic.

So although he has received bribes, but not much.

"Ten taels?"

Emperor Chongming narrowed his eyes.

Although Zaifu is expensive, it is not easy to save 500 taels from his salary.He had long heard the night watchman's report that Ouyang Zai lived a luxurious life.That's right, a courtier who can hand out 500 taels must be a corrupt official in the court.

"I would like to offer 100 taels..."

Minister of the Ministry of Rites made a difficult choice, and said in pain.

"These Qing families are all corrupt officials."

Emperor Chongming kept in mind the officials who had donated a large amount one by one.

Finally, after going round and round, he came to Han Taipu.

"The servant has always been clean..."

"Just do your best."

Seeing the embarrassment on Han Taipu's face, Emperor Chongming sighed secretly.

He took a closer look at the official robe on Han Sui's body. It was worn out from washing, and the cloud-climbing shoes on his feet were also a pair of old shoes, which had been worn for some time.

The same is true for Concubine Han Gui in the palace. She opened a weaving room and sewed clothes by herself.

Occasionally, when silkworms spun too much silk, Concubine Han would sell the woven satin to the people to earn some daily expenses.

Both father and daughter are loyal to the country.

He could not chill the hearts of his officials.

"minister……"

"The minister donated 50 taels."

Han Taipu's face was heartbroken and weeping.

"Ten taels?"

Emperor Chongming nodded slightly. ,
With Han Taipu's net worth, donating 50 taels is considered too much.

The Sangong and Jiuqing donated one by one.

Ouyang Zaizhi's 500 taels is the upper limit of donations. People with lower official positions than him cannot donate more than Ouyang Zaizhi.

There are more than 100 people standing in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty.

After this fundraising, Emperor Chongming received 5000 taels of silver.

"Chen..., I often dream of returning to my hometown recently, it should be the year of wind and candle."

"I wish to beg for the bones, and I hope His Majesty will grant you."

Ouyang Zaizhi took a deep breath, stood up, and cupped his hands.

With his wisdom, he had already guessed what Emperor Chongming was thinking at this time.He donated 500 taels of silver, which is really too much.It's so much that the emperor is afraid.

But he also had to pay more money.

Once he is out of less.

Hundreds of officials followed, and the donation of silver would probably embarrass the court and Emperor Chongming even more.

If it were other emperors, he, the prime minister, could still do it.

But..., facing Emperor Chongming, he knew that this was his last chance.

If he didn't beg for bones, he might end up in the same fate as Chen Hou.

"Can!"

Emperor Chongming nodded slightly and agreed.

"minister……"

"The minister is also willing to beg for bones."

"My father is newly mourned, and I would like to go back to my hometown and be filial to my father."

Several courtiers who sensed that the atmosphere in the court was not right also resigned one by one.

"Can!"

Emperor Chongming saw that this was a good opportunity to get rid of moths in the court, so how could he not agree.

He nodded one by one, Xu Zhi.

"Wait to get rid of these corrupt officials..."

"At the court, the court will be full of people."

He glanced at the officials in the hall and thought.

……

Have a meeting.

Emperor Chongming invited several senior officials including Han Sui to the side hall to discuss important matters.

Small meetings for big events.

Small things hold meetings.

It has always been so.

Regarding the decision on Siming Mountain, it is impossible to make a decision easily at the court meeting.

"The rebel's request..."

"I think His Majesty still has to agree."

Han Sui saw the sinister intentions of Xu Xing's request for rewards.

If Emperor Chongming was a Ming emperor, he would of course speak out, but Emperor Chongming is a man of great ambition and talent, but he is self-willed. He has also seen Chen Hou's end just now, so he dare not speak nonsense.

"Please also ask Han Aiqing to explain in detail."

Emperor Chongming threw the pot to Han Sui again.

He wanted to agree to Xu Xing's request for a memorial.

Once agreed, please reward the memorial, Kansai Road...doesn't count as losing the country.His face will be saved.If he disagrees, he will lose his place, and there will be heated discussions all over the world, and his face will be shamed at that time.

After agreeing to the reward, send a large army to cut off these thieves...

Even with the lid closed.

But even though he thought so, he couldn't say such words...

As soon as he said it, it seemed that he was shameless and had no glory on his face.

"Your Majesty, this..."

"The humble minister is stupid."

Han Sui is also extremely shrewd.

He dare not carry this pot.

If the officers and soldiers were defeated, in order to stop Yoyo's mouth, he would have to die to apologize.

For what he said just now, he also had a hint of loyalty in his heart, intending to let Emperor Chongming take responsibility.After all, neither he nor others can afford this pot.

Emperor Chongming's reputation... really does not dare to be extravagantly expected.

If Emperor Chongming can take up this responsibility, the court still has some hope.

Let the courtiers see a glimmer of light.

"His Majesty……"

"Concubine Han Gui cooked egg custard for the emperor in the palace. I just sent a letter to ask the emperor to go to her Xuanhua Palace as soon as you go to court..."

Seeing this, Li Enlu, the palm print eunuch, relieved Han Sui.

Hearing the words Concubine Han, Emperor Chongming's face softened a little. He looked at Commander Liu and said, "Hurry up, stop Ouyang Aiqing before he leaves the house, and let Ouyang Aiqing write a national policy."

"The imperial court is difficult..."

"After death, give him the posthumous title of Wenzhong."

Since Ouyang Zaizhi has enjoyed the national salary for so many years, it is time and his turn to contribute.

See here.

Although Han Sui and others were relieved, they secretly despised Emperor Ming in their hearts.

……

Outside Shenjing, Zhaomayi.

Zhaomayi is located in the south of Shenjing, about [-] kilometers away from Shenjing.

It is the first station in the south of the Yangtze River.

Ouyang Zaizhi rode an old ox, followed by an old servant.

After that, there is a carriage.The decoration of the carriage is not simple, but there is no luxury either.

"Daddy, why are we leaving Beijing?"

"Why did you resign suddenly?"

The reed curtain of the carriage was lifted by a fair white hand, and a 16-year-old girl poked her head out with her buns combed, "Daughter often heard from her father that she must turn the tide, live up to the kindness of the late emperor, and only stand up when the world is in danger." Come on, why... Daddy has encountered injustice?"

Her appearance is only average, not beautiful.

It's just that he has cultivated a bookish look, which makes people look quite seductive.

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PS: There is another update, it should be before one in the morning.

(End of this chapter)