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Chapter 908 This is the Opportunity

Compared with the wealth squandered by the prince, the construction of the track is really nothing. Even if it costs a little, it is still a serious matter.And it is obvious that after the construction of the track, the manpower and material resources consumed by the imperial court to transport materials have been greatly reduced. This project will have long-term benefits after a period of financial constraints.

In order to build the track, the emperor's daily ceremonies and banquets in the palace were all as simple as possible.Even in the past two years, officials have punished more times than in the past.Ordinary rebukes and downgrades have now been changed to punishments.

Silver is always used to build the track, so the prince's cost has to be reduced, but the prince refuses.Therefore, the situation of excessive taxation in various places has become a fact.Especially in Yuanzhou and other places, commerce and trade have always been prosperous, and the taxes in the past two years have been even harsher.

Now, with such rumors coming out, no wonder the emperor was upset.

Yu Shiqing can almost imagine his own ending. Wang Xian just resigned and returned to his hometown. He has been in charge of the household department for so many years, and so much money has disappeared. Even if he takes his eight lives, it will not be worth it.

Yu Shiqing knelt down on the ground, thinking over and over in his heart whether there were any mistakes in the affairs of the household department.He can only hope that the top and bottom officials of the household department will keep their affairs secret, and that the activities they have done over the years and the amount of hidden money will not be found out.

Yu Shiqing still has self-knowledge, and knows what it means to be in danger.

The crown prince who was also in the Palace of Qinzheng stood beside him calmly, but his heart was full of disapproval.

The construction of Naluoshizi's track originally cost money.If it is not built, isn't all the money in the treasury?

From ancient times to the present, no track has been seen anywhere on the vast land, and people can't live well.Since we must do it, we can't blame the people for complaining.

Han Yanhui and the other three members of the cabinet also knelt on the ground. Seeing that the emperor was still angry, he kowtowed and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Most of the common people are ignorant. After hearing some gossip, and it coincided with a severe drought, they spread rumors and used them to Venting personal anger. The construction of fortifications by the imperial court is not a place for pleasure, but a long-term strategy for the people's livelihood. After the two tracks of the year before last and last year were used, they have saved a lot of labor and transportation. The time is long Now, the people will naturally know the benefits, Your Majesty, don't make the dragon body angry."

The emperor glanced at the prince who had nothing to do with him, then thought about the prince's many actions, and looked away in frustration.Such a crown prince, let alone working hard to revitalize the Great Xia Dynasty, is afraid that he will not even be able to keep his family business?
The emperor turned his attention to Yu Shiqing again, and said coldly: "I have already seen the money and grain booklets you raised. These years, the weather has been good in various places, and business has flourished. Only the rail carriages in the capital have increased a lot of taxes. Even if the track was built, it only took two years. The household department has accumulated so many years, and now the court needs money and food, and you just took out such a little thing, how did you become a minister?"

Yu Shiqing was sweating again, but the emperor's words were really hard to answer.

"Your Majesty, I have really tried my best. After I go down, I will have people check the supplies from all over the place, and try to gather some more."

The prince still looked calm and calm, but it was just a drought in several states and counties, and it was not like it had never happened before.

He has also been familiar with history books since he was a child. Even if there is a severe drought in the whole country, there will be some. In severe places, ten rooms will be empty.But so what?In the coming year, when the disaster eases over, the common people will live their lives as they should.Could it be that if a few people die, the living will also seek death?

The emperor didn't look at the prince at all, and ordered Han Yanhui and others: "Order the cabinet department to immediately send special personnel to the household department to assist the household department in checking the materials in various warehouses in various places. By the way, check the taxation situation in the past few years. How about a good year? All industries are prosperous, but the national treasury will have less income?"

Han Yanhui, Liu Chengzhi and others all agreed, but the three officials of the household department headed by Yu Shiqing were sweating. The emperor didn't intend to save face for the prince and forcibly intervened in the affairs of the household department.

The prince was disdainful in his heart, so he didn't believe it. They had done everything perfectly, could it be that outsiders could really find out if they went in?
The emperor turned to Jin Rong again: "King Yu, you should also take back your heart of doing your own business and use it more in court affairs." The emperor paused and asked, "Can you take 30 taels of silver?" Got cash?"

Jin Rong hurriedly took a step forward, bowed and replied, "My son, I'll go and raise money now." Damn, the day of using the knife has finally come.Giving out money is a major event, but this kind of matter of putting him on fire is even more important among major events.Isn't this red/naked/naked and hateful?

Sure enough, the prince had already looked at him.But there was not much jealousy in those eyes, but envy and greed.

Those eyes were shining brightly, saying: How can Lao Liu be so rich?As a crown prince, he had to rack his brains to stretch out his hands every time he used some silver.But the sixth child, 20 taels of silver, this kid actually said that he would go to raise money right away.

That's it.

Other people in the hall also stared at Jin Rong openly and secretly. Compared with the prince who was also in the hall, King Yu seemed to be more sacred and valued.Is it much stronger than the previous Fu Wang?

"The severe drought in Yuanzhou can't be ignored. Han Aiqing, decide whether the household department has enough money and food. If not, first fill it up with the money from Prince Yu's Mansion. The court issued an IOU to King Yu, and allowed Prince Yu's Mansion to send someone to track the use of the money."

And let the people of Prince Yu's Mansion oversee the disaster relief?This unprecedented arrangement changed the expressions of everyone in the hall.

The emperor glanced at the crown prince and Yu Shiqing, waved his hand, "Go down and make arrangements."

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It seems that the 30 taels of silver is urgent.

Although Jin Rong complained, he also knew the seriousness.After returning to Prince Yu's mansion, he immediately summoned Hu Jing and other staff, as well as officials such as Changshi and Zhubu, to discuss the arrangement of raising money and dispatching personnel to track the use of disaster relief funds.

The long history, master book and other people of Prince Yu's mansion have always been on display. In the past, King Yu was far away from the court. These people were only in charge of the daily affairs of the palace, and they were not even as useful as Wan Yan.

At this time, hearing that the emperor made such an arrangement and attached so much importance to Prince Yu's Mansion, he felt his spirits lifted.

The money was basically ready-made, and Jin Rong's staff who managed the money and food in the treasury also took advantage of it. After a short while, they negotiated and arranged for Chang Shi and others to go to Wan Yan to discuss the arrangement.

Hu Jing and his confidants stayed behind to discuss what to do next.

After everyone left, Hu Jing immediately said: "This is the opportunity we are waiting for. Since the emperor is determined to check the tax situation of the household department, we can do it."

Jin Rong nodded, "Yuanfan has worked hard in the household department for the past two years. Even if there is a gap, it will be difficult for one person to open up the situation. Now that the imperial court has sent a special person to check the household department, Yuanfan just can't show the mountain. Lushui's assistance from the side. If we find a way to deliver the account books to these people, what the crown prince and Yu Shiqing have done these years will be undeniable."

Hu Jing's face turned serious, "Now, it's time to discuss how to get the two hidden account books from the Ministry of Household Affairs."

　At around two o'clock tomorrow afternoon, there will be another chapter to add.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)