Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

Looking at the innocent look on Taoist Qingyue's face, he turned and gave instructions to the clerks.

"Check carefully!"

"One month's difference doesn't mean anything!"

"Check all the details for me and report the results!"

"Yes!"

The petty officials responded without even raising their heads.

There are a total of five boxes of account books, containing all the accounts of the Jade Emperor Temple and Chongxuan Temple since the first year of the Tianqi period to the present.

The clerks worked for two full hours before they completed the settlement.

But the result was beyond everyone's expectations!

More than seven years!

After deducting expenses from the income of Chongxuan Temple, only one hundred and seventeen taels of silver were left!

The Jade Emperor Temple is even worse!

Not only did he not have any surplus, but he actually lost fifty-two taels and eight cents of silver!

However, in these two Taoist temples, the biggest expenditure was not spent on these Taoist priests!

Instead, it was spent on the people!

Free medical consultation, medicine delivery,

Looking at the numbers in his hand, Guo Yunhou stood there in a mess.

Horse riding!

How come these Taoists make me feel like I share the same suffering as them?

I earn more than I spend...

Take a look!

This Jade Emperor Temple actually borrowed money at usury!

The creditor turned out to be the Longfu Temple that I had just destroyed yesterday...

He looked at Taoist Qingyue and angrily shouted, "As a Taoist, you actually borrowed money from the Buddhist sect!"

"Where's your backbone?"

Taoist Qingyue scratched his head in embarrassment.

Guo Yunhou almost laughed out of anger, pointing at his feet and saying, "You can scratch your head if you want, but what are you doing with your toes?"

"This brick costs five taels of silver. If there is a hole in it, can you afford to pay for it?"

Taoist Qingyue quickly retracted his two big toes through the holes in his shoes and gave Guo Yunhou a helpless smile.

"My Lord, there is nothing I can do!"

"The people have already carried the man to the temple. As a monk, how can I stand by and watch him die without helping him?"

"After so many times, it has become like this..."

Guo Yunhou expressed deep sympathy for him, but out of rigor, he still ordered people to search the Jade Emperor Temple and Chongxuan Temple thoroughly.

But the results after the search were exactly the same as what was shown in the account book!

This is a bit embarrassing!

Guo Yunhou walked up to Wen Tiren and pointed at Qingyue and the other three and said.

"Sir, this situation......"

"We didn't think of it yesterday, what should we do now?"

Wen Tiren rolled his eyes and said, "You are the Minister of Revenue, and you ask me? Who should I ask?"

Guo Yunhou shrank his neck, pulled Liu Qianqiu aside, and muttered to himself for a moment.

When he came back, he would glare at Liu Qianqiu behind him from time to time.

That expression, can’t tell you how hateful it is!

When he came in front of Qingyue, he let out a long sigh and waved his hand with a heroic look on his face.

"Don't think too much, four Taoist priests!"

"The imperial court is only checking the accounts this time. It has no intention of destroying Buddhism or Taoism."

"As monks, you are able to help the world, which is very rare."

"But the court cannot let the people of the world feel cold."

"I will have someone send 10,000 taels of silver to each of your temples later, in case of emergency."

"The Ministry of Revenue is in financial difficulty right now, so I can only express my gratitude. I hope the four Taoist priests will not despise me!"

These words made Qingyue and the other three stunned.

This tax...

Not only did he refuse to accept it, but he also gave me 10,000 taels of silver?

Is this a good thing?

Looking at the miserable appearance of those monks, Qingyue couldn't believe her ears at all: "Are you kidding, sir?"

Guo Yunhou gritted his teeth and said, "Before I change my mind, take your account books and leave quickly!"

Chapter 322 Luoyang

Just when Wen Tihen and Guo Yunhou were busy searching the temple, Li Zicheng, who was far away in Henan, also received Zhu Youxiao's order.

Since entering Henan from Yuanqu, he led the Qin army all the way south. Mianchi, Lingbao, Lu'shi, Luanchuan and Songxian have all been conquered by him.

At this time, he was repairing his troops in Funiu Mountain.

After listening to the secret order conveyed personally by Zhen Beiwang, he asked back with his eyes wide open like an old cow.

"Sir, that was Prince Fu, are you sure you remembered it correctly?"

Zhen Beiwang chuckled: "Not only Prince Fu, but also Prince Lu!"

"You have been in Henan for so long, you should have seen how the people here live."

Li Zicheng naturally knew it!

The severe drought in Shaanxi and Shanxi also had a significant impact on Henan.

The Yellow River flows into Henan from Tongguan. Logically, there should be no shortage of water here, but the fact is just the opposite!

Although the Yellow River has not dried up yet, the people on both sides of the river still have no water to use.

There was no dam in Sanmenxia at that time. The Yellow River entered the plain after passing through a series of winding river channels, and the water was extremely turbulent.

There is not enough time to build the river embankment, who dares to divert water from the Yellow River?

If one thing goes wrong, there is a risk of the dam collapsing!

By then, the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will face a situation even more serious than drought!

Since entering Henan these days, the local people he came into contact with were all pale and thin, and large numbers of people fleeing could be seen almost every day!

They were half-naked, staggering, and could fall down at any time.

Anyone who has not experienced this kind of scene will never be able to understand how despair it is!

Thinking about the mother and daughter he rescued yesterday, Li Zicheng licked his cracked lips with his tongue.

"Don't worry, sir. I know what to do!"

"Just wait here on Funiu Mountain. The first batch of food will be delivered back in seven days at most!"

After saying this, he walked out of the cave where he was hiding, and then led his Qin army to charge out of Funiu Mountain in a mighty manner!

A few days later, outside the walled city of Luoyang.

Li Zicheng, standing on the hillside, looked at the ancient city in front of him with a very solemn expression.

This is an ancient capital that has been around for generations. It would be extremely difficult to break in without large siege equipment!

"Master, are we really going to attack Luoyang City?"

Yuan Zongde took out a betel nut from his arms and handed it to Li Zicheng, frowning and asking.

Li Zicheng took the betel nut, put it in his mouth, and nodded heavily.

These betel nuts were all looted from wealthy families. The flesh was stuffed with wolfberries and ginseng slices, and then blended with refined honey, so it tasted pretty good.

But the reason he ate this stuff was not because he was addicted, but because he was scared by the shit he pooped out!

The winding roundworm, like a noodle, can stretch up to three feet long!

So, ever since he heard someone say that betel nut can repel insects, it has become an indispensable item for him every day.

Feeling the secret being dissolved by saliva in his mouth, he grinned.

"move!"

"Why don't you move?"

"I heard that Prince Fu is as rich as a country. I want to see if it's true!"

When Gao Yigong heard that there was a battle to be fought, he was so excited: "Just tell me how to fight!"

"After being stuck in Funiu Mountain for half a month, my dick is about to rebel!"

"Snapped!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zicheng raised his hand and slapped him.

"You can't rebel, but I will. If you dare to rape a woman, I will castrate you first!"

Gao Yigong was not annoyed. He reached out and scratched his crotch twice: "Look at what I'm saying. When have I ever bullied a woman?"

"If we want to bully someone, why don't we bully the city's official?"

Having said that, he suddenly changed the subject and smiled flatteringly.

"By the way, Master Li, my sister, will you really not consider it again?"

"I'm not exaggerating, my sister's physique shows that she is definitely a good fertile woman!"

"If you marry her and she gives birth to a bunch of big fat boys, then our Qin army will have descendants, right?"

Li Zicheng rolled his eyes at him.

Gao Yigong's sister, named Gao Guiying, is now in the Qin army, helping with logistics.

Occasionally, she would wash clothes for Li Zicheng and bring him water for washing his feet.

This woman's appearance was not outstanding, but her skills were excellent. Every time she took action, although she was a woman, she would charge forward with a knife in hand, and she was even more courageous than Gao Yigong.

And this is one of the main reasons why she was able to stay in the army.

According to official history, Li Zicheng and Gao Guiying should have been married long ago. Perhaps it was due to the butterfly effect, Li Zicheng was highly valued by Zhu Youxiao, and he put his personal love affair aside.

Facing Gao Yigong's smiling face, he just kicked him.

"I asked you to come here to discuss how to attack Luoyang!"

"If you dare mention matchmaking again, I'll kick you to death!"

"he.......tui....!"

Chonglou stepped forward, spat at Gao Yigong, and said with a gloating look on his face, "It's what you deserve."

Then he said to Li Zicheng: "Master, how about I sneak into the city first to find out the situation?"

Li Zicheng thought about it and thought this might be a good idea.

He knew that Chonglou was from the Jinyiwei and was very good at infiltration and espionage.

In addition, there are also Jinyiwei in Luoyang City. If Chonglou takes action, he may be able to get their help.

So he nodded carefully: "Be careful, if anything unexpected happens, withdraw immediately."