Fortunate Young Gentleman

Tang Ning only said half of what she said, but Chen Huang felt like it hit his heart.

As the emperor, he was the richest person in the entire Chen Kingdom, and at the same time the poorest person. The Ministry of War needed money, the Ministry of Industry needed money, disaster relief needed money, officials' salaries needed money, and wars needed money...

If officials are not paid their salaries and they all starve to death, who will serve the court?

If money for disaster relief is not provided, the victims will rebel, and the court will need to invest more money to suppress it.

If we don't give them money for the war, the greedy grassland people will take advantage of them. Only by beating them hard and fearing them can the border be stable.

Money is needed everywhere, and no matter how full the treasury is, it will never be enough. On weekdays, he saves as much as he can, otherwise he would not agree to have the businessmen organize the Sixteenth Guards Competition.

It would be good to sell tickets to replenish the national treasury, but there were some problems. He thought about it, looked at Tangning and said, "The imperial court has the majesty of the imperial court, how can it be used to replenish the national treasury in this way?"

Tangning was prepared and added: "Your Majesty, the sales of tickets for the competition are all in the name of the organizer and do not involve the court. The 30% is just the court's tax revenue, and the other 30% is a donation to the Ministry of War..."

Chen Huang thought for a while and said: "Three..."

Seeing that Emperor Chen was about to bargain, Tang Ning immediately said, "In addition, I have another idea that I would like to ask your Majesty for."

Chen Huang was interrupted from his train of thought, looked at him and asked, "What do you think?"

Tang Ning said: "The Great Competition of the Sixteenth Guards is a grand event held every four years. Since the imperial court has invited envoys from other countries, why not invite people from all walks of life in the capital to witness the majesty of the Sixteenth Guards and the majesty of the imperial court. ..., His Majesty once said, "Justice and selflessness can unite all the people with one word." In the Sixteen Guards Grand Competition, hundreds of officials, dignitaries and foreign envoys can be seen. Why are we, the people of Chen State, the only ones who cannot be seen?

If His Majesty is extra gracious and invites the people in the capital to watch the ceremony, it will be a pioneering move since the founding of the country. It will help promote justice, make the people united, and the country will be stable..."

Tang Ning's words made Chen Huang think about it for a long time and temporarily forgot about the tickets.

He had not thought about these words, but he also felt that they were very reasonable. This was an opportunity to make the people's hearts return to their hearts, and the people's hearts and minds were one of the things that an emperor longed for most.

He looked at Tangning with even more satisfaction, not only because he was the rare three-dimensional champion, but also because unlike Fang Zhe, everything he did was able to please him.

At a certain moment, he thought of something again, looked at Tangning and asked, "Justice and selflessness, one word can bring justice to all people... When did I say this?"

This sentence is very philosophical and is a famous saying that can be passed down from generation to generation, but Chen Huang cannot remember when he said it.

This sentence actually comes from Huainanzi in another world, but it is not in this world's version. Tang Ning didn't believe that Emperor Chen could remember every word he said, so she cupped her hands and said, "This is what your Majesty once taught me, and I still know it now." The memory is still fresh..."

Chen Huang thought about it carefully and felt that he had some impression, but he didn't seem to have any. He coughed lightly, looked at Wei Jian, and asked, "Have I ever said this?"

Wei Jian thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty..., maybe, maybe, he may have said so."

After he finished speaking, he raised his head and saw that Chen Huang was still looking at him. After being stunned for a moment, he immediately understood, looked at Hanlin beside him, and said, "Write it down!"

The emperor's classic sayings must be recorded and preserved. Otherwise, thousands of years later, how will others know which emperor said "just and selfless, one word can bring peace to all people"?

Tang Ning stood below and watched quietly. In order to change the subject, she gave this famous quote to Chen Huang to satisfy his fragile vanity. It was worth it.

Emperor Chen watched with satisfaction as the Hanlin Academy officials finished recording, then looked at Tang Ning again and said, "I am very pleased that you can remember my teachings. I will leave this matter to you."

Tang Ning cupped her hands and said, "I will live up to your majesty's trust."

"In addition, I am also sure about the tickets." Huang Chen looked at him and said: "You have the heart to share my worries and always think about reducing the pressure on the national treasury. It's good. You should always think about this in the future. "

Tang Ning said: "Please remember..."

Emperor Chen nodded and said: "From now on, you can make your own decisions regarding the Sixteenth Guards Competition. There is no need to report all big and small matters to me... If there is nothing else, you can go back first."

After Tang Ning left, Chen Huang carefully thought about what he just said and murmured, "Why don't I remember at all? Did I say that sentence before?"

"Your Majesty has so many things to do, so naturally it is impossible to remember every word." Wei Jian said with a smile: "However, since Master Tang has said it, your Majesty must have said it, and he will not make up such a sentence to deceive your Majesty..."

"That's not the case." Chen Huang shook his head and said, "How can there be such boring people in this world..."

He stood up, walked around the hall, and said slowly: "It's not a bad thing that he knows business. If he takes care of all the royal family's properties, maybe the national treasury will not be short of money in the future."

Although the imperial court did not attach great importance to merchants, it would still engage in some commercial activities from a national perspective, such as salt and iron franchises, and there was also an officially-operated brothel and Chu Pavilion in Beijing.

After Chen Huang finished speaking, he shook his head and said: "However, this is overkill. It is better to let him travel more in the court and play more roles..."

…

Tangning walked in the palace and successfully completed her mission.

He had seen a greedy rich man and a greedy rich man's daughter, and never thought there was a greedy emperor. After getting to know Emperor Chu and Emperor Chen, he deeply realized that the so-called emperor was actually an ordinary person. Emperor Chen was greedy for money, and Emperor Chu The emperor is stingy...

With his vanity satisfied, Chen Huang completely delegated power to him, and he no longer needed to report to him for anything in the future. This was an extra bonus, but what needed to be done was almost done, so he would let it work on its own.

He walked out of the Imperial Study Room and passed through several palaces. His expression suddenly changed, and he turned his head and looked to the other side.

From a certain palace on his left, several figures walked out.

Tangning's eyes stayed on the leader, watching her slowly walk over.

Gongsun Ying looked at him and said, "Master Tang, we meet again."

When Gongsun Ying was transferred from the county jail to the Criminal Department, she still had shackles on her feet and hands. These things were gone now. She didn't look like a prisoner at all.

Gongsun Ying looked at him, smiled and asked, "Are you surprised?"

Tangning did not deny it, but nodded and said, "It's a bit unexpected."

Gongsun Ying looked at him and said, "I never thought that His Majesty the Emperor of your country would be so interested in the art of poisonous poison."

Although Tang Ning was surprised to see her in the palace, she was not shocked.

The fact that she was able to gain the trust of the Wanyan Department as a Han nationality already speaks volumes about her abilities. Thinking about it this way, it is not that surprising that she could turn around in this situation.

This fully shows that if you can travel around the world and understand a rare technology, you can indeed do better than ordinary people.

Gongsun Ying looked at him and said, "I can't leave the palace. Please help me bring a message to my senior sister."

Tangning glanced at him and said, "Am I familiar with you?"

"We don't have any deep hatred." Gongsun Ying looked at him and said: "I once wanted to deal with you, but along the way, you should have come back with revenge. We are even, and I will never fight with you again. enemy."

She glanced at Tang Ning and said, "Tell her for me that you don't have to think about rescuing me. Besides, time will prove that my original choice was the right one."

After she finished speaking, she walked in the direction Tangning came from.

This woman was quite capable of making her own decisions. Tangning glanced at her back and turned to leave.

…

Natural home.

Su Mei was sitting at the table, writing something. When Tangning came in, she didn't stop and said, "I still have some things to do, so please sit down for a while."

Tangning sat opposite her and said, "Are you free tonight? Let's go to your house for a meal with my mother."

He had promised to bring Zhao Man here, but he never had the chance. He might as well go back with them. Anyway, with Su Mei here, others would not misunderstand him.

An old woman named Bai Jin walked in from outside the door and said, "She has something to do tonight."

"Oh, really?" Tangning thought for a while and said, "I just came back from the palace and met Gongsun Jin. She asked me to bring you a message."

The old woman strode over and asked, "What are you talking about?"

"She said..." Tangning scratched her head and said, "Ah... I accidentally forgot. My memory has been getting worse and worse recently..."

The old woman looked at him, then at Su Mei, and said, "She will be fine tonight..."