I am the carpenter king

() Rubbed his swollen forehead, looked at Queen Zhang who was busy at the side, Emperor Yaoqi smiled softly, pulled Queen Zhang into his arms, and said with a smile: "Okay, there are always people in this world. There are too many things to be busy, Baozhu should not be too busy, and stay with me for a while!"

Putting down the memorial in her hand, and slowly stroking Emperor Yaoqi's hair, Empress Zhang said tenderly: "Your Majesty, even though you say so, this matter must be done! After all, all the people involved are Yaoxia, Don't delay!"

Slowly leaning his head on Empress Zhang's body, Emperor Yaoqi said with some emotion: "How much I wish Baozhu could stay by my side like this, never leave!"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, whenever Your Majesty needs it, I will always be by Your Majesty's side!" Empress Zhang seemed to be used to Emperor Yaoqi's loss from time to time, and slowly stroked Emperor Yaoqi's hair, comfortingly said .

Sitting up straight, Emperor Yaoqi waved to Chen Hong who was not far away, and called him over!

"Your Majesty!" bowed to Emperor Yaoqi, and Chen Hongyou bowed to Empress Zhang, and then respectfully stood aside.

"Chen Hong, I ask you, how much money do I have in the internal treasury?" Thinking of his promise to Sun Chengzong, Emperor Yaoqi was also a little irritable, and his tone of voice naturally brought out a little.

Seemingly aware of Emperor Yaoqi's displeasure, Empress Zhang also showed a trace of worry on her face, she was extremely smart in the first place.During this period of time, Yi Zhi accompanied Emperor Yaoqi to participate in political affairs, so he naturally understood the situation of the court.The household department has no money, and last year's tax was only 320 million taels, which can be said to be a drop in the bucket.The big wedding of Emperor Yaoqi, the national funerals of the two emperors, the salaries of the army, disaster relief, and the salaries of officials all used money from Emperor Yaoqi's internal treasury.There are also some expenses that Empress Zhang does not know about. In short, during the six months since Emperor Yaoqi ascended the throne, it can be said that money has been spent like water.Although I don't know how much money Emperor Yaoqi's internal treasury has, but Empress Zhang also knows that Emperor Yaoqi's internal treasury is probably about to bottom out.

"Returning to Your Majesty, in addition to the 300 million taels delivered to the Ministry of Households, His Majesty's wedding, the funerals of the two late emperors Shenzong and Guangzong, and the construction of the mausoleum for Emperor Guangzong, as well as the military pay at the end of last year, and the money spent by Xu Guangqi and Xu Dajin, from Your Majesty has spent a total of money since he ascended the throne." Chen Hong also knew that saying such things would definitely make Emperor Yaoqi unhappy, but these things had to be mentioned, but Chen Hong's tone was cautious when he spoke.He was afraid that Emperor Yaoqi would be unhappy and use himself as a punching bag.

Interrupting Chen Hong's words with a wave of his hand, Emperor Yaoqi smiled wryly and said, "Don't tell me these things. If you can't get back the money you spent, just tell me how much money you still have in the internal treasury!" Emperor Yaoqi knew in his heart that Taichang Although the emperor said that he was repairing the dormitory, he used the abandoned imperial tomb of Emperor Jing.Firstly, there was too little time, and secondly, the imperial court really had no money.If the imperial mausoleum is rebuilt, the money in the inner treasury will probably be ten to seven or eight!Even that costs a lot.

"Return to Your Majesty, there are still 800 million taels of silver in the internal treasury." Chen Hong slowly reported a number, while looking at Emperor Yaoqi cautiously.

Shaking his head with a wry smile, he patted his forehead lightly, allocating at least 500 million taels to Sun Chengzong.If you want to build a larger navy and cavalry, you need to add more money. It seems that making money is the current top priority o Ah!The money in my internal treasury will be spent sooner or later, and then there will be nothing to play with!

"Let me prepare to give 500 million taels first, I will use it in a few days!" Looking at Chen Hong, Emperor Yaoqi gritted his teeth and said.

Slightly stunned, Chen Hong immediately said respectfully: "Yes, the minister will do it right away!" Although he didn't know what the money was for, it was not what he should ask.

Slightly frowning, Queen Zhang said worriedly: "Your Majesty, I shouldn't have asked. There is not much money in the internal treasury. This 500 million taels is not a small amount. What is it going to be used for?" Ah?"

Sighing deeply, Emperor Yaoqi smiled wryly and said: "The Ming Dynasty is so big, and there are so many places to spend money, there is nothing I can do about it! This money is to be spent where it can generate money, so I can't give it to you A grand wedding, I don't feel so good either!" Afterwards, Emperor Yaoqi realized how "shabby" his wedding was.The princes of the previous generations had much better marriages than their own, so they couldn't help but look at Empress Zhang with some embarrassment.

"What are you talking about, Your Majesty? There must have been no such wedding between Emperor Taizu and Empress Ma back then, but who dares to say that Emperor Taizu is not a good emperor? Who dares to say that Empress Ma is not a good empress? I believe that Your Majesty will definitely become one." A good emperor, a generation of wise emperors, I must work hard to be a good empress!" With a faint smile, Empress Zhang said seriously.

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Wei is here!" Just when Emperor Yaoqi wanted to do something, Chen Hong who had just left walked in again, and said respectfully beside Emperor Yaoqi.

Slightly frowning, Emperor Yaoqi said with some displeasure: "Wei Chao? He still has the face to come to see me, he, the Duke of Dongchang, doesn't know what to do!" He took a look and stood there Chen Hong, Emperor Yaoqi said in a deep voice, "Let him in!"

Not long, Chen Hong walked in slowly with Wei Chao. At this time, Wei Chao's expression was not good, obviously his life was not easy during this period of time.There was just a hint of joy in his eyes, something good should have happened.

"The factory ministers see the emperor, long live my emperor!" Wei Chao came to Emperor Yaoqi, lifted up his clothes and knelt down on the ground, and said loudly.

Looking at Wei Chao who was kneeling on the ground, Emperor Yaoqi took a long time to say: "Get up! Eunuch Wei has had a good time this time!" Emperor Yaoqi's voice was very flat, without the slightest emotion fluctuation, I don't know whether to be happy or sad.

"Your Majesty, the subject is guilty!" Wei Chao could naturally hear Emperor Yaoqi's dissatisfaction, and he did not blame Emperor Yaoqi for such an attitude. Since Emperor Yaoqi ascended the throne, he had given Wei Chao countless chances, but Dongchang did not come up with a decent one. credit.Even if Emperor Yaoqi didn't say anything, Wei Chao's heart would not be happy.

Frowning and waving his hand, Emperor Yaoqi said expressionlessly: "Okay, I know your loyalty, but you must have a meritorious deed, otherwise it will be difficult to convince everyone! Jin Yiwei's side this time Another major case was solved in Liaodong, and Dongchang and Zhen are much closer, as always, and I can't hold back o!"

"The minister deserves death!" Wei Chao bowed his head even lower, and said with a face of shame.

Gently waving his hand, Emperor Yaoqi went on to say: "You probably didn't come here to be scolded, what can you say! I hope it's a good thing, otherwise I'll be really disappointed in you in my heart!"

"Your Majesty, it's a good thing! The matter of Liaodong that His Majesty explained has already taken shape!" Handing a memorial to Chen Hong, Wei Chao said with joy.

Putting the memorial handed over by Chen Hong on the table, Emperor Yaoqi said noncommittally: "Tell me! Let's see what you have found out!"

"Your Majesty, many salaries, food and grass in Liaodong are supplied by the localities, and many of them are in charge of civil servants. The ministers have conducted investigations in many places in Shenyang, Liaoyang, and Jinzhou. Compared with Shaanxi, the situation of the Liaodong campaign is relatively small. The soldiers' fields have not been invaded, and there are many unowned lands in Liaodong, so this is not the main problem." Hearing Emperor Yaoqi's words, Wei Chao bowed respectfully and said in a deep voice.

Interrupting Wei Chao's words with a wave of his hand, Emperor Yaoqi frowned and said, "I know all of this, let's get to the point!" Liaodong has been fighting for years, and the entrance has dropped sharply, so naturally there is no invasion to occupy the land.There is no way to cultivate a lot of fertile land, let alone encroach on the land.This is exactly the opposite of Shaanxi and Shanxi. Although there is facing Mongolia, there has not been a large-scale war between Ming and Mongolia for many years, so the situation there is naturally different.

"Yes, Your Majesty! After the unannounced visits of our East Factory, we found that many local officials in Liaodong have problems. These people are all embezzling military pay, withholding food and grass, and some of them have connections with people in the capital. They even smuggle and collaborate with the enemy, illegally trade, These people can do anything! Your Majesty, please issue an order to allow the ministers to arrest the people and search their homes, and continue to investigate!" Wei Chao's face was full of cold light at this time, he has never been soft when he kills people, since he has such an opportunity this time, naturally he will not will let go.Jin Yiwei's entry has already been done again, and Dongchang is naturally unwilling to join the latter.

Slowly nodding his head, looking deeply at Wei Chao, Emperor Yaoqi said quite seriously: "I hope that what you said is true, it's not because you want to get ahead because of competing with Jin Yiwei, now you tell the truth, I don't blame you! Don't say it now, if I find out later, do you know what happened to you? You should know how Liu Jin died back then, and I will do it!"

Wei Chao's body suddenly trembled, he certainly knew how Liu Jin died, Ling Chi of [-] knives!It has been cut for three days.As soon as his legs softened, Wei Chao knelt down immediately, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, although the factory minister is a bit stupid, he is loyal to the emperor! Such a thing cannot be done by the factory minister. When the news comes to the capital, the factory minister Only after confirming again and again, I dare to report to His Majesty, Your Majesty is clearly aware of this!"

Nodding his head in satisfaction, Emperor Yaoqi could see that Wei Chao was not lying, and said with a calm face: "You'd better remember what you said today, and I'll take what you said is true first, and you're going to plan on what happened this time." Who are you going to send over there? Are there any experts in this field in the East Factory?"

"Return to Your Majesty, yes! There is a eunuch named Wang Cheng'en in the East Factory. This character is calm and alert, and he is a talented person!" Wei Chao bowed to Emperor Yaoqi, and said a name that Emperor Yaoqi was familiar with!

"Wang Cheng'en? Wasn't he the eunuch in the previous palace? I remember that he was the head of the palace? Why is he also from the East Factory?" Emperor Yaoqi looked at Wei Chao and said in disbelief.