Liu Wan saw that the two of them let go of him, and hurriedly took a few steps back and hid behind Xia Shouzhong.

Xia Shouzhong saw that the two of them let go of Liu Wan, so he pretended to say: "The two adults are both auxiliary ministers of the imperial court, how can they be so reckless, and they will do something in such an important place as the military aircraft." Even the emperor heard the noise you made just now, so he sent me over to ask what was going on? ”

Lei Ying knew that she was a little reckless at this time, and said apologetically: "Let my father-in-law bother, it's really strange to see today's matter, and the tax and silver will be less than three million." How does this make this year's imperial court maintain? ”

The old Meng Ming next to him said in a rough voice, "It must be that this household is corrupt, and they have done a lot of this before, but I didn't expect it to be so excessive this year, if it is not severely punished this time, it will be like this every year in the future, will this Jiangshan Sheji still be gone?" ”

Xia Shouzhong doesn't know what to say now, after all, there is so much silver missing this year, and it is indeed difficult for the imperial court to continue. But this is the emperor's plan, and he can't debunk it. So after that, on both sides and the mud, "The two adults dissipated their anger, this matter is indeed a natural disaster**, and no one wants it to happen." Now we can only work together to help the emperor tide over this difficulty. When the tax bank comes up next year, everyone will be able to afford it. ”

Liu Yu, the secretary of the ministry, hurriedly came up to help at this time, "Yes, what Father-in-law Xia said makes sense, let's save some money everywhere this year, and try to save this money, and it will be fine next year." ”

Lao Meng clearly didn't buy his account, but asked Xia Shouzhong with his eyes, "Does the emperor know about this matter?" The emperor knows that he is short of three million taels of silver, and he is as light as you? ”

Xia Shouzhong really didn't know how to answer him now, and he couldn't tell them that the three million taels of silver were in the emperor's inner treasury.

Zuodu Yushi Tianye really couldn't stand it anymore, so he came to Jia Ke's side and said: "Lord Jia, you are the foreman of the Military Aircraft Department, you should say something, otherwise what kind of system will it become if you make trouble like this." ”

Jia Ke was almost about to fall asleep, and the fire he had lit was getting brighter and brighter, and he was getting happier and happier as he watched from the side. After hearing Tian Ye's words, he said lazily: "If I want to speak effectively, I said it a long time ago, and I still need you to ask." ”

Tian Ye said unhappily: "Master Jia has to shirk his responsibility?" You are the foreman minister in the military aircraft, who will come forward if you don't come forward in this matter? ”

"Okay, since Lord Tian asked me to say it, then I'll say it, but don't regret it when the time comes." After Jia Ke said this, his eyes lit up.

Jia Ke has decided to make a big deal about this matter, and even let the subjects of the world know about it, but he wants to see how the emperor stops.

As soon as everyone heard that Jia Ke was going to make a decision, they all looked at him together, and Jia Ke had already stood up from his seat at this time, and he couldn't help but let out bursts of evil qi on his body.

"Liu Wan is to blame in this matter, although he is the head of the household, but he must not be spared, according to my meaning, he has caused such a loss to the imperial court, and what face is there to live in the world. We should play in the name of the Military Aircraft Department, first put Liu Wan in prison, and then search for and arrest the relevant personnel of Caoyun, and we must get to the bottom of this matter, and when the time comes, we might as well go on a killing spree to deter those who come after. Jia Ke said that the murderous aura on his body was getting heavier and heavier, and the few weak scholars standing in his heart had been so shocked that he retreated again and again.

"When these corrupt officials are dealt with, let alone 3 million vehicles, even 13 million vehicles can be made up."

When Liu Wan heard Jia Ke's words, he was already frightened. If the military aircraft department really plays like this, without a good reason, the emperor really can't refuse. Otherwise, how would the emperor govern the people of the world?

When Liu Wan thought of this, his body was already shaky, and he was about to lose his position.

Liu Yu saw that Jia Ke was about to arrest Liu Wan, and hurriedly stepped forward to speak for him, "Lord Jia's words are too much, and the reason for the matter has not yet been figured out, how can you deal with the important ministers of the imperial court so hastily, so I am afraid that it will cause turmoil in the imperial court." ”

Jia Ke stared at Liu Yu and said, "Lord Liu, what does this mean?" Could it be that he is shielding Liu Wan, you must know that this is three million taels of silver. How many people's lives are involved. ”

Liu Yu was not afraid of Jia Ke, "We have to tell the emperor about this matter, and ask him to make a decision." I'm afraid that those of us who are courtiers are not qualified to deal with ministers like Liu Wan. ”

Jia Ke did not object to this, Jia Ke didn't think that the emperor could dispose of Liu Wan, but just made a show to let everyone see his attitude as the military aircraft foreman.

"In this case, let's meet the emperor together and ask the emperor to make a decision." Jia Ke seemed to be helpless and said, in fact, he was really a little helpless, now he has been seriously ostracized by the military aircraft department, although relying on the military power in his hands, the emperor does not dare to dispose of him casually, but the control over the world's government affairs is very weak.

Jia Ke ostensibly agreed to everyone to meet the emperor, but in fact, he was in his heart. This time it was obviously a conspiracy made by the emperor, but he just wanted to deduct military salaries and make himself unable to continue.

In Jia Ke's view, this is simply a manifestation of incompetence, and this is simply more than worth the loss, and this time the emperor will deduct the salary of the army in the world, and he will definitely lose the morale of the army.

It's also a good thing for Jia Ke. This allows the soldiers of the army in the world to see what kind of goods they are loyal to the emperor are.

If the emperor really deducted the military salary of his descendants, he would still be able to make up one or two million taels of silver a year. Not to mention anything else, the Manchu Eight Banners alone have to pay themselves a tribute of more than 1 million taels of silver every year.

Tang Kuai, who was in charge of the intelligence of the steppe, not only controlled the intelligence system, but also controlled a large number of merchants, and the annual trade with the Tatars and the Manchu Eight Banners could also bring him one or two million incomes.

In addition, all the important generals in the nine sides have a share in Jia Ke's shop, and their income is also very rich, where can they see the little military salary of the imperial court.

Xia Shouzhong was relieved to see that they had reached a consensus, these people were either close ministers of the emperor, or they held military power, or they were the henchmen of the emperor. He can't afford to offend anyone.

Jia Ke turned around and said to Xia Shouzhong: "Father-in-law Xia also knows about this matter, and he must immediately tell the emperor that he can't delay, and ask Father-in-law Xia to come to the emperor to tell him, and say that our five ministers of military aircraft and Liu Wan, the secretary of the household department, ask the emperor to meet with him." ”

Xia Shouzhong saw Jia Ke give up his hand, and hurriedly returned the salute and said, "Don't worry, Lord Jia, I'll go and tell the emperor." After saying this, Xia Shouzhong turned around and left the military aircraft department.

After Xia Shouzhong left the military aircraft office, he took his eunuchs back to the East Warm Pavilion of the Heart Cultivation Palace, and after entering the East Warm Pavilion, he cautiously came to the emperor's side.

"Do you know what's going on? The dignified military aircraft department is like a vegetable market, what kind of system. The emperor had already discovered Xia Shouzhong, and now he didn't raise his head, and said to Xia Shouzhong while reviewing the folds.

"Back to the words of the Long Live Lord, the slave maid has already inquired clearly, because the household department lost three million taels of silver this year, and several adults in the military aircraft department quarreled with Liu Wan, the secretary of the household department, and when the slave went, Lei Ying, the secretary of the military department, and Meng Ming, the head of the Hanlin Academy, were entangled with Liu Wan." After Xia Shouzhong said this, he stood aside and was silent, this matter was planned by the emperor, he knew it clearly, and now he didn't dare to say a word.

After listening to Xia Shouzhong's words, the emperor smiled again. This time it was to split Jia Ke's lineage, and he wanted to see how these people could control the army without military pay.

"How's they talking now?"

"Long live the Lord, several ministers of military aircraft and Liu Wan did not discuss the results, they asked the slaves and maids to come to the emperor to pay tribute to His Majesty." Xia Shouzhong lowered his head there and answered truthfully.

After hearing this, the emperor put down the pen in his hand. Stand up and walk around the floor of the East Warm Pavilion. In fact, it is still relatively difficult to deal with this matter, which means that the border passes have been calm all these years, and the Tatars have not invaded. Even the nine-sided troubles can be suppressed temporarily, as long as these few months can pass, Jia Ke's strength will be greatly damaged. In the name of the inner treasury, military salaries will be issued to win the hearts of the army, and as long as they survive this year, the world will be peaceful next year.

The more the emperor thinks about this method now, the more subtle it becomes, but although he is in an advantageous position in military power, he does not control financial power, as long as he does it himself, Jia Ke's army is a rootless seedling.

But this matter is still a bit dangerous, in case Jia Ke is desperate at that time, he and him will only lose out. Therefore, we can't be in a hurry in this matter, and we can't cut off Jia Ke's military salary to control the army in an instant, and we must slowly use the firepower like boiling a frog in warm water.

The emperor walked around the ground a few times and thought everything through. Only then did he look back and say to Xia Shouzhong: "Pass them in, this matter really has to be carefully considered, otherwise the court will be in trouble if these silver taels are short." ”

But when the emperor was in turmoil, the emperor in Ningshou Palace was very leisurely.

The current Emperor Taishang no longer has much hope for the emperor, on the surface he supports the emperor, but in fact he is just delaying time, so that Jia Yuanchun can give birth to the prince.

At this time, the Emperor Taishang was leisurely basking in the sun, with melons, fruits, pears and peaches next to him. And the Queen Mother was laughing with him on the side.

It was confirmed that a little eunuch hurriedly came to the emperor's side.

Dai Quan, who was standing behind the Emperor Taishang, frowned when he saw this little eunuch, since Dai Quan lost the control of the secret guard, his momentum in the Emperor Taishang and the palace has dropped very much. Now in the palace, Xia Shouzhong, who is next to the emperor, is respected. Not many people look at this old ancestor anymore.

The new little eunuch hurriedly came to the emperor's side, the emperor glanced at him, and did not speak, the little eunuch came to the emperor with his own hands and feet, and whispered a few words.

The Emperor Taishang immediately became clever after hearing this, and then slowly closed his eyes again.

"You go back and continue to listen, let your people be smart, and if anything happens, come and report to me quickly."

After listening to the emperor's instructions, the little eunuch didn't speak, and slowly withdrew with his head down.

The Empress Dowager saw all this clearly beside the Emperor Taishang, and hurriedly asked, "Is something happening?" Let Your Majesty be so excited? ”

"It's not a big deal, put your heart in your stomach, it's just that the emperor has made some cleverness, and I think he is going to make a big problem this time." The Emperor said helplessly.

The Empress Dowager has always been a little dissatisfied with the emperor, and after listening to the emperor's words, she hurriedly asked: "In this case, why don't you stop him quickly?" ”

The Emperor Taishang closed his eyes and said helplessly: "I am already old, and I don't have that energy. And the emperor is all right, the only thing is that he is too impatient. Now that he and Jia Ke are already incompatible, I am afraid that it is hopeless for him to give up. It's better to let him toss, if he really succeeds, it's okay, if he fails, there is still me, for the sake of me, Jia Ke will not immediately turn his face. ”

The Empress Dowager nodded after listening, she understood what the Emperor meant, this was the last time for the emperor to experiment. If it becomes natural, everyone will be happy, and if it is not because the emperor is still there, he can temporarily appease Jia Ke and not let the dynasty fall.

Dai Quan, who was standing behind the Emperor, listened to the words of the two supremes. There are also some drums in his heart, but he knows Jia Ke very well. So he was not optimistic about the emperor's actions this time, and now he was thinking about how to ease relations with Jia Ke again, otherwise he would not have a good end in the future.