Concubine, she is so charming

Chapter 296
"The national treasury is obviously abundant in food and grass. Borrowing food from the people will inevitably make the people think that the court has not even made up the military pay. Wouldn't it be easy to shake the hearts of the people? Now that the border wars are stalemate, there must be no turmoil inside!"

A veteran minister immediately came forward to express concern.

Lu Qingyun, the commander of the forbidden army, threw a sharp glance at him.

"The internal turmoil can be appeased by the imperial court, but who can bear the consequences of cutting off food at the same time? After all, you are sitting comfortably in the capital, and the soldiers at the border will exchange their lives for you. It's too safe and secure!"

General Lu of Huyuguan is Lu Qingyun's father, and Lu Qingyun is the second son of the Lu family.

When a general is stationed abroad, he must leave his family in the capital. This is somewhat of a hostage in the hands of the emperor, and it has been like this in all dynasties.

Except for the female family members of the Lu family, Lu Qingyun is the only man in the capital.

In the past, he was Ning Chen's accompanying student. Later, when Ning Chen succeeded to the throne, he became the commander of the imperial army. He was also young and promising.

But now that father and brother are in danger, even if they are young and promising, they can't be indifferent.

"Qingyun, calm down." Xu Jiangbai, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, stretched out his hand and tugged at his sleeve.

Lu Qingyun glared at the old minister fiercely, and then restrained his temper.

"Your Majesty, I think this is feasible. After all, if we insist on waiting for the grain and grass from the capital to be transported, we can only travel by water for four or five days. How can [-] soldiers survive the five or six days without food?" Xu Jiang Baishang forward.

Compared with Lu Qingyun's impulsiveness affected by the war, he was much calmer.

"This matter is easier said than done. Sir Liu's worries just now are not completely unreasonable. What if the common people feel that the court cannot afford to pay back the food and refuse to borrow it?"

Another old minister stood up to ease the atmosphere, and what he said was reasonable.

At this time, Master He, Minister of the Ministry of War, followed and stood up.

"I think that if the people are worried that the court will not be able to pay back the food, then add another item. Not only will it add [-]% to the repayment, but also reduce next year's tax by [-]%. In this way, the people will earn [-]% of the food. .”

At that time, Prince He also seconded the proposal.

"It is also an honor to be able to contribute to the country. If the emperor orders someone to build a monument of merit and virtue in the future, anyone who lends food to the government can be listed on it. If you think about such a glorious thing, rich people are willing to win a favor. famous."

This sentence is on point.

Scholars, farmers, businessmen, businessmen are still looked down upon in this day and age.

Don't those rich families who are not short of money and food just want a reputation, or the praise from the court.

Seeing that there are more and more people who stand up and say it, and they all agree with this statement.

Ning Chen's complexion improved a little.

His eyes swept over the lower head, and then stopped on the British Duke.

"What does uncle think about this matter?"

"I'm already old, and I'm not as thoughtful and thoughtful as the younger courtiers when I think about things. I just listen to the emperor's decision."

The British prince bowed his hands, which also means bowing his head.

When the matter came to this point, more and more people spoke for Ning Chen. If he forcibly opposed it, it would definitely cause an uproar.

Now that the frontier is at war, the British Duke also knows the truth.

Even if one wants to calculate rights and interests, one must live in peace and stability to enjoy life.

Ning Chen withdrew his gaze, his whole body became more and more majestic, and his face was firm.

"This matter has been settled in this way. The specific matters will be arranged by the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of War. We will discuss the details today and draw up a document to show me. No matter how late it is today, it must be implemented without delay."

"The minister obeys the order!"

The officials below all bowed their hands.

Everyone dispersed and left the palace one after another.

When the British Duke returned to the mansion, he called his second son over.

The father and son discussed for a long time in the study.

Finally the British father patted his son on the shoulder and sighed.

"Xianyi, your eldest brother is not going to be successful. The hope of being a father is all on you. The emperor's wings are getting richer, and the fear of the Chen family will only become more and more serious. For the future glory of the Chen family, you must strive for success." .”

These words made Chen Xianyi's body stiff in an instant.

There is only one son, Chen Xianwen, in the Duke's Mansion. Now that Chen Xianwen is abolished, he is not allowed to inherit the title by the emperor's decree. Does the father's words mean that he should be the son of the prince?

Although she was taught by her mother that she must stand out, get rid of the oppression of her aunt and brother, and set up a new family.

But that was before, and things are different now.

Chen Xianwen could not inherit the title, his father would choose one of the bastards, and he is now the best.

He didn't have a chance before, so he didn't want to, but now the opportunity is very close to him, Chen Xianyi is not a person without ambition.

Being oppressed by the main house's mother and son for many years, he also has hatred in his heart and wants to return it.

"Father, don't worry, the son will not disappoint the father!"

Chen Xianyi's voice was firm and excited.

The British Duke glanced at him, said nothing more, only patted him on the shoulder again, and let him go out.

"Grandpa, Second Young Master is now more and more like you were back then." The butler said with a smile.

The British Duke took a deep breath, but said, "Yes, it's a pity that he is a concubine."

Then he ordered, "Run'er is also nine years old, tell Mrs. Mei that Run'er will be raised by my side in the future."

"Yes, my servant will do it now." The butler cupped his hands.

This Mei family is Chen Xianwen's first wife, the eldest wife of the British government.

The Mei family was also a big family, and the girl they raised was excellent, but unfortunately, she married Chen Xianwen, who was not worthy of expectations, but God favored her, and she gave birth to a son.

Chen Mingrun, the eldest grandson of the Chen family, was well-educated by his mother, the Mei family, completely different from his father.

Now that the Duke of England wants to bring his grandson by his side to raise him personally, I am afraid that Chen Xianyi's thoughts will be in vain after all.

Go back to the palace.

When Ning Chen was eating in the evening, he finally received the booklet agreed upon by the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Household Affairs.

After reading it, I slightly modified a few details, and the plan was finalized.

That night, he drew up an imperial decree and ordered people to pass it on quickly, and put it up in several counties near Lingzhou.

By the time the real people started to mobilize to donate food, the military rations at Beiling Pass could only last three days.

But fortunately, the food prepared by the Chu family early in the morning and the food sent by the Huo family can last for another three days.

This gave the states and counties six days to raise food.

But in the first two days, the people were not very enthusiastic in donating food, and very little food was raised.

Just when the government was in a hurry, the contacts accumulated by the Chu family for many years in business came into play.

Ye Yun's grandfather and uncle are imperial merchants, and they personally took the lead in donating from their own shops, not the kind that the court would return, and wrote letters to appeal to their close friends.

With this action, the matter of raising food suddenly became much easier.

Originally, the imperial court borrowed it, but now many merchants and people donate spontaneously.

Ning Chen was very moved, and immediately added an imperial decree that anyone who donates food this year will be exempted from taxes for two years.

(End of this chapter)