dream of red mansion

Chapter 549

On the Jinluan Hall of the Daming Palace, the court meeting is still being held.

"The two large groups of Cossacks dispatched troops to Tatar, and Prince Alevich fled. This is clearly a premeditated war!

Russia is a big country, so is it possible that I, Da Chu, are afraid of them?

Fight to fight!

Qi Zou Your Majesty, the minister Niu Jizong asked for support from the army. "

In the main hall, Niu Jizong said loudly.The tone of righteous indignation is like a bell.

"Master Niu's words are very wrong.

First, although Tatar is a descendant of Great Chu, it is not our territory after all.

Second, Jinwu Khan clearly pointed out that the cause of the incident was that they killed three Russians by mistake, and the Russians wanted revenge, so they attacked them. How could it be said that they launched a war premeditatedly?
Third, even if it is to rescue the Tatar tribe, His Majesty only needs to order the two major tribes, Qiyan and Ninggus, to come to their aid.And why does Master Niu need to lead the troops there in person?

Fourth, at this time, our side has not yet learned of Russia's intentions, so rashly sending troops, wouldn't it be easy to provoke a dispute between the two countries?It must be known that a good war will be dangerous. If this battle can not be fought, it is better not to fight.

Master Niu thinks so? "

The Minister of the Ministry of officials came out.

His words caused many people to nod in agreement.

Niu Jizong glared at him coldly, didn't give any advice, and just threw him a few words: "Huh, the scholar is wronging the country!"

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials suddenly raised his beard in anger.Just as military generals hate the term "vulgar martial artist", the term "scholar misusing the country" is also one of the words that civil servants least like to hear.

Niu Jizong was immediately outraged.You know, the number of officials entering the palace, civil left and military right, seems to be about the same number, but don't forget, the country has not yet opened martial arts, and most of the military officers standing there are pure literati...

As for the civil servants, there are only a very small number of people who have been converted from military positions to civilian positions.

It is conceivable how cold Niu Jizong suffered after throwing out this word.

But who is Niu Jizong? He is a well-known "vulgar martial artist" at that time, and he still stands upright, showing no regrets.

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials snorted coldly, too lazy to mess around with such a person, and flicked his sleeves to join the queue.

Seeing that the two big bosses were in a stalemate, Zheng Shi'an, the left servant of the household department, stood up to smooth things over.

"Master Niu, please don't get angry, the officials think what Master Xu said is justified."

"Since ancient times, food and grass go first before soldiers and horses are moved. In war, what is actually fought is money and food, which is the state treasury.

That Russia is an empire like our Great Chu. I even heard that they are far away in the extreme north and drink blood. They are the most barbaric people.Let alone whether we can win a war with it, the current national treasury really cannot support such a war that is destined to take a long time. "

Niu Jizong gave Zheng Shi'an a disgusted look: "Don't think I don't know, what your household department is best at is crying for poverty. The country has been established for a hundred years, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, and the four barbarians are subject to surrender. Will you not be able to support a big war?
I think it's either you and the idiots are timid and timid to fight, or your household department has neglected its duties and secretly communicated with the money, causing the treasury to be empty!Your Majesty, please punish Zheng Shian for his crime! ! "

"Niu Jizong, don't spout blood!"

Zheng Shi'an didn't expect that Niu Jizong would dare to impeach him face to face based on speculation alone.

Emperor Zhengqing also took a look at Zheng Shi'an, this is He Shanbao's loyal loyal supporter.He didn't take the opportunity to attack, but asked: "Zheng Aiqing, how much is left in the national treasury this year?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the total income last year was 3506 million taels of silver. Excluding the 340 million taels of silver owed by the treasury last year, the total was 56 million taels. Up to now, there are still more than 950 million taels of silver in the treasury.

It’s only winter now, and about 300 million taels are needed for the New Year’s Eve Festival, about 200 million taels for rewarding the emperor’s relatives, princes and nobles, and about 150 million taels of silver for the remaining two months’ salaries of tens of thousands of officials across the country.

Your Majesty is overjoyed, if there is no other expenditure this year, the treasury will still have a balance of 300 million taels."

After hearing Zheng Shian's words, Emperor Zhengqing had mixed feelings for a while.Sometimes he thinks, this is full of courtiers.How can I achieve a clean ending at the end of the year no matter how much I earn in the year.

Although there are still 300 million taels left, Emperor Zhengqing knew that by the time of the year-end ceremony, these 300 million taels would no longer exist, and maybe they would have to owe more, just like last year.
But fortunately, it's not like the previous Ming Dynasty, where the national treasury has been in deficit year after year, with a large deficit, which he can barely cover every year.Thinking of this, Emperor Zhengqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Ha ha."

Niu Jizong laughed strangely: "This is the house managed by your household department, you really manage it well!"

Another servant of the household department was not happy when he heard this, and said: "Master Niu, you must speak conscientiously! Although our household department has the responsibility of housekeeping, the use of all the money and food in the treasury is not up to us.

It is not for the adults of the yamen to apply for any expenses of the imperial court.Then our household department draws out a list and presents it to His Majesty for review, and even large items have to be brought to the court for all adults to discuss together.Our household department has never dared to give a tael of silver to anyone without permission, and all expenses are clearly accounted for.

Not to mention anything else, let’s just talk about the military department where Mr. Niu works. Every year, nearly half of the money in the treasury is transferred to the military department.Now Master Niu is saying this, it's really annoying! "

The right servant's words are more interesting. Not only did he run on Niu Jizong's ignorance of good and bad with his words, but he also vaguely wanted to cut military expenditures.
This issue is brought up almost every year, mainly because of the big bosses of the cabinet and the military cabinet. Is it necessary to discuss this issue under such circumstances today?

Niu Jizong said disdainfully: "You want to have something to say, but you have to dare."

"you!!"

Now it's all right, the right servant was also so angry that he raised his beard.

Emperor Zhengqing at the top couldn't stand it anymore, and reprimanded softly: "Niu Aiqing, watch your words."

Niu Jizong accepted it.

Emperor Zhengqing said at the right time: "The Ministry of Households is in charge of the world's money and food. It has a great responsibility. Gao Aiqing begged me for the bones many times, but I didn't agree. When I tell my old age and return to my hometown, I will also be given a thousand taels of silver and a palace car, and I can return to my hometown to be honored and raised at another day."

"Your Majesty Shengming."

Gao Lun, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was sick for a few days and did not go to court. This discussion was already expected by everyone.

"Your Majesty, the Tatars just killed three Russians by mistake. I absolutely don't believe that they would simply dispatch two groups of tens of thousands of Cossack cavalry for this purpose, and they still braved such a severe winter. This is really unreasonable.

If we are indifferent to this, in case the Tatar tribe is not guaranteed, let the Cossack cavalry go south smoothly, not only will the Mongolian tribes become fish on the lips of Russia in the future, but even our dynasty will inevitably face a direct confrontation with Russia.

On the side of the couch, how can you allow others to sleep soundly?
Since the Russians are ready to fight, sooner or later there will be a war with us.Instead of letting them try every means, just stare at them.It is better to take the initiative to attack and strengthen our military might so that the Russians will not dare to attack again, and by the way deter the petty minds of Tartars, Annan, Tomo and others. "

Emperor Zhengqing originally wanted to drop Lin Ruhai's appointment by the way, but was interrupted by Niu Jizong, so he had to let it go temporarily.

Right now, this is the most important issue.

"What do you Aiqing think of Mr. Niu's proposal?"

(End of this chapter)