The king behind the empress

Chapter 40 You Are Too Little

Mo Zizai untied the Longzai sword from his waist, and the one-meter-long Longzai sword with the hilt fit perfectly in Mo Zizai's hand as a cane. Leaning on the Longzai sword in his hand, he walked slowly to the center of the hall , standing in front of all ministers.

"This king thinks what Hu Shilang said makes sense. If the national treasury is empty, we can think of a way. This kind of big marriage is only once in our lifetime. How can we not forgive the world."

"As for the taxes in arrears, let's just waive them. It's just a good thing for the people to celebrate with the sky."

Although Tang Weiyi didn't know why Mo Zizai took a clear stand against her as soon as she came out, but out of trust in Mo Zizai, Tang Weiyi didn't think much about it. She took a look at Mo Zizai and confirmed that Mo Zizai was serious, then slightly Nodding his head, he said, "Since Mo... King Zizai also said so, then the arrears of taxes will be exempted."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Hearing that Tang Weiyi directly waived the tax arrears in various regions, everyone in the court reacted differently. Most of them were very happy, especially the faction of the household department, whose joy was almost beyond words.

Only Yang Weishang, the chief assistant of the cabinet, slightly raised his head and glanced at Mo Zizai, a slight disappointment flashed in his cloudy eyes.

Looking at the Xuanzheng Hall, which was as noisy as a vegetable market, Mo Zizai frowned lightly, then tapped the ground twice with his sword, and the crisp sound immediately echoed throughout the Xuanzheng Hall.

At this time, the Minister of Honglu Temple, who was in charge of the court etiquette, immediately echoed loudly, "Be quiet, the prince has something to say."

"Huh?" Mo Zizai glanced at the round-faced Honglu Temple Minister in surprise, this guy is too discerning, he really deserves to be the top leader of Honglu Temple.

Honglu Temple mainly focused on the order of the court meeting. After he spoke, the entire Xuanzheng Hall fell silent.

After the incident just now, Hu Xiaosheng, the left servant of the household department, was full of affection for Mo Zizai. In his opinion, Mo Zizai was just for his own face, and he exempted more than 6000 million taels of tax arrears. More stupid idiots.

At the same time, he secretly rejoiced in his heart that Master Shangshu's decision was really correct. Before they supported this idiot, he had done a great favor to their household department. If this continued in the future, wouldn't their household department be able to sit back and relax.

With this in mind, Hu Xiaosheng was very respectful to Mo Zizai, "My lord, I don't know what you want to say?"

"This king just wants to ask if we have finished talking about the court meeting this time. If we have finished speaking, this king wants to ask a little question."

Looking at the attentive Hu Xiaosheng, Mo Zizai showed a faint smile on his face, hoping that he would be so attentive again in a while.

"Back to the prince, there is still one important matter to be discussed at the court meeting, and that is the comfort and relief of the disaster victims in Nanjun, Bingjun and Yongjun."

Hu Xiaosheng's attitude towards Mo Zizai was like a courtier facing the emperor, he didn't care about the empress on the throne at all, or he deliberately didn't care.

"Oh, about the disaster victims."

Mo Zizai nodded and said, "If it's about the disaster victims, then don't discuss it. Anyway, your household department can't afford the money. Let's discuss it when you have money."

"This..." Hu Xiaosheng was slightly embarrassed. Although it was true that the household department had no money, it was still embarrassing to say that. The most important thing was that it was not up to him to decide whether to discuss this matter.

Although he can regard Mo Zizai as the emperor in terms of attitude, it doesn't mean that Mo Zizai is really the emperor. Whether he discusses it or not has to be decided by the person sitting on the throne.

Just when Hu Xiaosheng was a little embarrassed, Tang Weiyi on the throne calmly approved, "Yes."

Hearing Tang Weiyi's words, Hu Xiaosheng was overjoyed immediately, and said to Mo Zizai courteously: "My lord, what's the matter with you, but it's okay to talk about it."

"Oh, just a little thing."

Mo Zizai waved his hand and took a gift book from Zhou Qi. He opened it and searched for it, then looked at Hu Xiaosheng and said, "Master Hu, this is the gift book for the wedding between the king and His Majesty. A gift from the minister."

"I just searched on it just now, you gave me 200 taels, right?"

"Yes... yes."

Hu Xiaosheng was a little dazed. He didn't know why Mo Zizai suddenly mentioned this. Did he think that the gift money he gave was too small?But even if you think you don't give too much, tell me in private, aren't you afraid of losing face if you directly ask for gift money in front of so many ministers?

But there is no way, since Mo Zizai has already asked, he can only bite the bullet and say: "My lord, but the gifts for the lower officials are not enough?"

"Yes, it is less."

Mo Zizai nodded seriously, "This king married His Majesty, and you just took 200 taels. Are you sending beggars away?"

"A mere 200 taels, are you looking down on me or His Majesty?"

"This……"

Hu Xiaosheng didn't know what to say to Mo Zizai's straightforward and shameless behavior, he was stunned for a while, and then said: "My lord, 200 taels is already quite a lot, and the salary of the lower official has not been paid for half a year. I really can’t afford any more money.”

If Mo Zizai asked him in private, let alone 200 taels, he would have given out 2 taels, but at this moment, under the watchful eyes of everyone, even if he had money, he couldn't give it.

Mo Zizai nodded in a sudden realization, "That's right, Mr. Hu's annual salary is only more than 2000 taels, and 200 taels is indeed a lot for Mr. Hu."

"Thank you, my lord, for your understanding."

Hearing what Mo Zizai said, Hu Xiaosheng felt relieved immediately. It seems that Mo Zizai didn't intend to find fault with him, "It's really difficult for the lower official's family, otherwise the prince and the empress will get married for only 200 taels. what."

"Okay, no money."

Mo Zizai nodded slowly, and then asked abruptly, "Does Mr. Hu know the consequences of the crime of deceiving the emperor?"

"Your Majesty clearly learned that everything I said is true, and I really did not deceive Your Majesty."

By this time, Hu Xiaosheng would be a fool if he didn't know that Mo Zizai was targeting him. Although he didn't know why Mo Zizai targeted him, he didn't dare to argue with Mo Zizai any more, so he hurried to seek justice from the Empress.

"Is it true or not?"

With a smile on his face, Mo Zizai waved his hand slightly, and called Chen Ying over, "Chen Ying, take two hundred East Factory Guards, and copy Mr. Hu's house. Let's see if Mr. Hu's family is really just this little money." .”

"you dare!!!"

Hearing what Mo Zizai said, Hu Xiaosheng immediately ignored Qian Min's plan, and sternly said to Mo Zizai: "I am a third-rank official in the court, and you are just a prince with a false title. How dare someone copy my official's house? Are you Want to rebel?"

"The national treasury is empty, the border is in a hurry, and disasters are frequent in various places. The people of Dazhou are struggling to survive. Those who can't survive will rise up."

"Since they are all rebels, why not my king rebel before them!"

(End of this chapter)