Fengming Chen Palace

Chapter 159
Hearing what Su Qingning said, Emperor Chen reached out to hold her hand, and pulled her to sit on the chair, "If Ningning has anything to say, just say it."

"According to the past, when the national treasury was empty, the first thing that came to mind was to increase taxes and squeeze out the people, but seeing what the emperor wanted, he didn't want to do that."

Now that the end of the year is approaching, everyone wants to live a stable year. The common people are the most prosperous throughout the year, and only at this time.

Emperor Chen didn't want to oppress them at this time and make them have a bad life for a few years. What's more, collecting taxes at this time is not a good thing for him.

"My concubine is very proud of the emperor's thoughts. The emperor is indeed a wise monarch." When Su Qingning said this, there was pride in Su Qingning's eyes, which made the emperor feel very happy.

"I thought, since I don't get it from the common people, it's better to be frugal from myself. Of course, I have to ask the empress to help me with this matter."

The queen is the master of the harem, and is in charge of all affairs in the harem. This matter must go through the queen.

"Now, my concubine is pregnant, and the food delivered by Dianzhong province every day is oversized. Even if I have a big appetite right now, I can't eat so much."

"Furthermore, there are some things that my concubine thinks are about the same. Take the bird's nest as an example. At the same time, there is no need to eat the highest grade of blood swallow. Even if it is of average grade, it is better than Baiyan."

In the past, Su Qingning would instruct Nanny Chen to distribute the leftover food to the palace members of Yuxiu Palace, but even so, there would still be waste.

"The Chinese New Year is approaching now, and next year, the palace will release a large number of people. It will not be long between now and the Chinese New Year. Instead of waiting until the Chinese New Year, it is better to pick a date and release the palace people as soon as possible."

"In this way, part of the source of income can be saved. Furthermore, the palace people can also be allowed to go home and have a reunion with their families. Of course, you can't give up what should be given just because you want them to go home early. What should be given What is there is still to be given.”

The reason why she would talk about this was because Su Qingning had listened to the palace people chatting about going out of the palace before. Some palace people hoped that they could leave the palace early and have a reunion year with their family members.

Now, it was finally brought up by Su Qingning. She felt that there is nothing wrong with releasing the palace people out of the palace in advance so that they can have a reunion with their families. Doing so can also reduce the source of income, which can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.

Originally, Su Qingning wanted to talk about the officials in the DPRK. When Mrs. Shen and Mrs. Su came, she mentioned that many officials in the capital lived extravagantly.

Because of Su Qingning's relationship, Mrs. Shen and Li are often invited by some officials' wives to visit their homes. Only after going to other people's homes did they understand what luxury is.

In comparison, the Shen family's house is no different from that of ordinary people. If you don't mention it, no one would have guessed that it is the house of the emperor's favorite concubine's uncle.

The national treasury is empty, but all the officials are very rich. Under such circumstances, some money should be squeezed out of them, but Su Qingning didn't know how to say this, so he could only swallow the words that came to his mouth.

Emperor Chen sat on the chair, listened to Su Qingning's words, and nodded, "What Ningning said, I will find an opportunity to discuss it with the queen, and let the palace people leave the palace early, I think it will not be a problem."

"As for eating and drinking, I will make plans after discussing with the queen." Su Qingning's words are still helpful to the emperor.

However, just like this, the money that can be saved is still too little.

Seeing the emperor's expression, Su Qingning knew that what she mentioned could not solve the problem.

After hesitating for a moment, Su Qingning spoke again, "I remember, on your birthday and the Empress Dowager's birthday this year, many officials gave a lot of gifts, which opened my eyes. I didn't expect that our Daxing officials are so rich..."

When Su Qingning said this, Emperor Chen was slightly taken aback, thinking about his and the Queen Mother's birthday, he couldn't help frowning.

Before that, he really didn't care too much. He let Zhou Chengren deal with what the officials sent.

The very precious ones were directly collected into his private treasury, while the rest were entered into the accounts of Dianzhong Province.

When picking out things for Su Qingning before, he went to the private warehouse on purpose. Compared with before his birthday, there were a lot more things in the private warehouse.

According to the strength of ordinary officials, it is simply impossible to obtain.

Originally, he wanted to investigate this matter, but later, something happened, so he forgot about it.

Now that Su Qingning mentioned it, the emperor remembered it again.

"After you said that, I remembered those things..." Narrowing his eyes, Emperor Chen felt that he had an idea.

The current situation is not suitable for finding out the corrupt officials in the court, but he will not let them go.

Right now the treasury is empty, he doesn't want to squeeze the people, but he can squeeze the corrupt officials in the court.

Even if each of them took out some, they could add up to a considerable sum.

"Ningning, you are really my think tank." Taking Su Qingning's hand and kissing him, the emperor smiled and said, seeing him like this, Su Qingning knew that the emperor had a solution.

"Your Majesty is busy with court affairs, so I won't bother you. As you know, it's cold and slippery today, so please eat on time and rest early, so that I won't come to Chengqian Palace to see you again and again because of worry."

Seeing the papers piled up on the dragon case, Su Qingning didn't plan to stay for a long time, she stood up and talked to the emperor with a smile.

"I know, don't worry, you send someone to send a letter to the Shen family these few days, and let your aunt and aunt enter the palace to accompany you in giving birth."

Although the emperor is busy, he has always cared about Su Qingning's matter. Starting from this month, the delivery room and so on will be arranged, and the midwives and nurses will also have to be selected.

Emperor Chen planned to personally pick someone for Su Qingning when the border situation eased up. During this time, first let Mrs. Shen and Mrs. Su enter the palace to accompany her.

He is busy with court affairs, so there is too little time to spend with her.

"Yes, I know." Su Qingning responded with a smile, and said a few more words with Emperor Chen, and then took Chen Nanny and Bai Zhi back to Yuxiu Palace.

Zhou Chengren followed, personally sent her back to Yuxiu Palace, watched her enter the main hall, and then returned to Chengqian Palace.

"Pass the decree and announce that these ministers will enter the palace to have an audience." Seeing Zhou Chengren came back, the emperor handed him a list, Zhou Chengren glanced at it, although he didn't know the emperor's intention, he still complied.

According to the emperor's order, Zhou Chengren sent someone to deliver the news to the homes of all the ministers. When they heard that the emperor had summoned them, all the adults quickly packed up and headed towards the palace.

(End of this chapter)