In the splendid hall, a group of ministers stood in the middle with their heads bowed and solemn expressions, Xiahou Yixuan sat behind the imperial case, looking down at the ministers with a cold expression, and the entire hall was silent.

"Master Cao, I have always been diligent and encouraged, tell me where all the money in the treasury has gone. Xiahou Yixuan's face was gloomy, angry and threatening.

Cao Lizhi, the secretary of the household department, knelt down tremblingly and said: "The emperor is angry. ”

"Calm your anger, this time there is a plague and famine in Yanli, I am very worried, how can I calm my anger? You are always pretentious, but now the treasury is empty, and the people are in trouble, but none of you are willing to come out to share my worries and give advice. ”

When the officials heard this, they all shouted: "The ministers are willing to share the worries of the emperor." ”

Xiahou Yixuan nodded with satisfaction, "In that case, how do you adults plan to worry about the emptiness of the treasury?"

"The minister is willing to give 50,000 taels of silver to relieve the emperor's worries. Yi Hongyuan, the head of the hundred officials, took the lead and said.

It was a good thing for someone to start with, and Xiahou Yixuan's face softened a lot, "Taishi's move is very heartfelt, but it's only 50,000 silver, a drop in the bucket, how to solve the disaster relief matter?"

"The minister gave 20,000 taels. ”

"The minister gave 10,000 taels. ”

At this time, dozens of ministers didn't say anything, and they made up a total of more than 300,000 taels.

Xiahou Yixuan raised his eyebrows and asked gently, "Ladies and gentlemen, is there really no way?"

"This king is 500,000 taels. Xiahou Yichen finally said.

The ministers lowered their heads and did not talk, and the sound of breathing could only be seen in the silence of the hall.

"Okay, if you have this intention, I will keep it in mind for the people, so let's retreat. Xiahou Yixuan said, got up and left first.

"Congratulations to the emperor. Thinking that they had escaped, the ministers secretly kowtowed to each other.

"I'm really raising a bunch of waste, I will only say that I won't do it, one by two, I clutch my waist bag, for fear of some blood. It seems that if you want them to pay for it, you really have to ask for means. In the imperial study, Xiahou Yixuan said unhappily.

"As long as you find the right way, it is a trivial matter, and it is not easy for the imperial brother to fall out with them, so it is better to leave it to the minister. Xiahou Yichen said with a smile.

"Don't overdo it, you've always been a thorn in their side. Knowing his temper, Xiahou Yixuan said.

"Of course, the king will make them willingly take out the silver. ”

Outside the city, Lin Xiaoyou is still leading people to distribute food, this is the fourth day, and the imperial court has not yet formulated a disaster relief strategy, so it is not a way to go on like this. Looking at the refugees sitting on the ground munching on steamed buns, Lin Xiaoyou sighed sadly.

"Miss, are you alright? Lan Yu asked.

"It's okay, it's just that I feel very uncomfortable thinking about the miserable situation of these refugees, and now they are temporarily stable, and there are still those on Yan Li's side, I don't know what has become. ”

"You don't have to worry, aren't the emperor and the prince, and so many ministers discussing countermeasures, it will definitely be resolved. Xiangqing persuaded on the side.

"That's right, you understand the fragrance, what do you care. ”

Lin Xiaoyou shook his head, "Today is the fourth day, if it is really that easy, it is impossible to have no movement until now." ”

"What's going on?" Lan Yuxiang and the two glanced at each other, looking helpless.

"You guys are here to help, I'll go back to find out the news from the prince. Lin Xiaoyu commanded anxiously.

When he returned to the palace, he went straight to the study, and he didn't know if Xiahou Yichen was there, so he pushed the door and entered by his name. Suddenly, a few eyes looked straight at her, usually when no one was in private, she called Xiahou Yichen by her name, but she didn't expect that the housekeeper and Beiming were inside, and this face was embarrassing.

"See the Princess. Both saluted her respectfully.

Lin Xiaoyou smiled awkwardly, and immediately changed his words: "Lord Wang, you continue, I'm fine." After saying that, he turned around and wanted to escape.

"Wait. Xiahou Yichen's voice sounded leisurely, and then said to the two: "You go down first, and do as the king says." ”

"Yes. Beiming Zhang greeted the blessing and bowed, and they all retreated.

Waiting for the two of them to leave, Xiahou Yichen said: "It seems that you really don't understand the methods of this king, just break into the study, and call this king by his name in front of them, and don't take this king in your eyes at all, what kind of crime do you think you should be?"

Sure enough, it was a person who wanted to save face, Lin Xiaoyou retorted angrily: "Those who don't know are not guilty, and I don't know that they are there." ”

Looking at her stubborn appearance, the corners of Xiahou Yichen's mouth lifted lightly, "Then why did you break in?"

"The disaster situation is strict, and the disaster relief is urgent, so I want to ask the emperor why he has not taken any action. ”

"At present, the treasury has limited reserves, and we cannot rashly allocate funds for disaster relief, because there are internal and external troubles, and if we are not careful, it will be turbulent and chaotic, and disaster relief is not easy to say. ”

"That's not simple, the treasury has no money, so mobilize the courtiers to raise donations, they all eat the emperor's grain, and they must be fat one by one. Lin Xiaoyu said nonchalantly.

"Well, if you think of any way to get them to pay for it, this king will forgive you for the sin you just had, and if you can't think of it, then the sin will be added to the first. Xiahou Yichen seized the opportunity and said slyly.

Although he is in the palace most of the time these days, he knows Lin Xiaoyu's every move very well, he is not afraid of the plague, he takes everyone to settle the refugees properly, and he does his best to do things and pushes his reputation on him, which has to impress him, and he wants to hear her opinion at this moment.

"It's not fair," Lin Xiaoyou said angrily, clearly taking advantage of the fire to rob.

"It's not fair, right, that means you admit defeat, and you will be punished for not being allowed to leave the house without the permission of the king in the future. Xiahou Yichen said with a wicked smile.

"You. Lin Xiaoyu was angry, the two had agreed before that they were not allowed to interfere with her freedom, but now they regretted it.

Xiahou Yichen's eyes were half narrowed, and he said with a look of respect for me: "What am I? ”

Hmph, it's not so easy to get her to admit defeat and deprive her of her freedom. Lin Xiaoyou's eyes rolled and he thought about it. "If the prince wants people to pay for it, then he must be a little sincere. In my opinion, it is better to send out invitations widely, give a banquet to all the ministers of the DPRK and China, and then bring some of the victims over to make trouble and put a little pressure on them. If you don't give money, don't let them go, prepare an account book, let them sign, if you donate less, add a little amount to him privately, and then submit the account book to the emperor, anyway, with their signatures, they can't rely on it, tomorrow you can directly send someone to their house to collect money. ”

After hearing this, the surprise in Xiahou Yichen's eyes flashed, her words coincided with what she thought, and she really underestimated her, "Sure enough, it's a good idea, then this matter will also be handed over to you, for the sake of your worries about the labor of the victims, this king will not investigate you for the crime of disrespect just now." ”

"You, you're too much, why do you have to leave this kind of offending thing to me. ”

"Because you came up with the idea!"

"But"

"No, but, what this king said is an order, the princess is not so easy to be, this king gives you this identity, you should always share some troubles for this king, this is not too much!" Xiahou Yichen said with a smile.

"Then why can't it be something else?"

As soon as she heard her say something else, the smile on Xiahou Yichen's face spread, and a joking light flashed in his eyes, "Oh, something else, what can you do with anything else?" Serving tea and water, washing and cooking, all of these are all done by someone, or stacking quilts to warm the bed, and stacking quilts are also done by others, as for warming the bed, if you want, this king can consider it." ”

Lin Xiaoyou's face was stained with a hint of redness, and he glared at him and said sharply word by word: "Xia-Hou-Yi-Chen." ”

"Why, do you have any doubts? You know, this king has been kind enough to you, don't get carried away. ”

"Hmph, isn't it just to raise money for the disaster, I'll just do it. However, there is one thing I want to put in front of you, and I will promise not because I am afraid of you, but for the sake of the people who are suffering. Dropping the words, Lin Xiaoyou turned around and left.

Xiahou Yichen watched her leave, and he wanted to know how much surprise Lin Xiaoyou could bring him.