In the imperial capital, in the True Dragon Palace, the embarrassment of the new emperor Sima Lun was already unmistakable. But for the sake of his own country, this emperor had no choice but to ask shamelessly.

"That, ladies and gentlemen, it's not like I'm trying to say anything, it's mainly that the situation is changing too fast! As Li Aiqing said, what if Jia Mi comes to commit it! There's no way, since Li Aiqing has already raised this question, then please think about the countermeasures! ”

"Your Majesty is serious! How could the minister not take the initiative to think about it! That's it, since that's the case, then, let's talk about it! ”

"Good, good! Say it quickly, you must say it well! After feeling Li Zhao's emotional changes, the new emperor Sima Lun seemed to see hope, and his mood became excited.

Faced with such a Sima Lun, Li Zhao also said unhurriedly: "Actually, in fact, the minister has an idea!" That is to unite external forces! For example, the Xianbei in the north, including the Di people, we can use it! But they will all have a big appetite, and the danger is not small! Once they take advantage of the situation to attack the Central Plains, it will also be something that people can't guard against! ”

"Yes, yes, they can't use it! Even if they drive Jia Mi away, I'm afraid I'll have to ask someone to send them away! No, this method will not work! Let's choose from among the people in the Celestial Empire! ”

"This, this is difficult! However, it's not impossible! For example, the Lingyun Grand Commander! At a certain moment, when Li Zhao mentioned Ling Yun, he was also speechless, as if this was a forbidden area.

Of course, when the ministers heard such a countermeasure, they were also embarrassed, after all, Sima Lun's move of Lingyun's forbidden army outside the city explained everything.

But the problem is that there is no one available now! Even if there is, it can't be adjusted, and that is the soldiers of the North Camp.

For a while, because Li Zhao mentioned Lingyun's forbidden army, no one in the entire hall spoke loudly anymore.

However, at this time, the new emperor Sima Lun was not as helpless as before, maybe he saw a glimmer of hope, maybe he thought of something, in short, when Li Zhao mentioned the forbidden army, he also slowly stood up.

"Li Aiqing, you said before that there was no way! Isn't this a good idea? After all, the combat effectiveness of the forbidden army is still relatively strong! Now is the time for them to show their might! ”

"Your Majesty said yes! It's just that since the forbidden army moved outside the imperial capital, it has lost its enthusiasm for training! The soldiers all said that they had been treated unfairly, and their morale was low! It's hard to put into words! ”

"Li Aiqing, you, what you said is the truth!"

"Your Majesty, do you need to say more, you must know that you only gave thirty percent of the provisions before! It's just a rhythm that can't get enough to eat! In the end, Li Zhao also showed a helpless expression.

At this time, the ministers had different ideas, although no one spoke, but Li Zhao and Lu Zhong could also feel it.

But there is no way, Jin Shangyu has already issued an order to "collect cash", so Li Zhao must do so.

"Well, that's it! Then, to tell the truth, how much more supplies do these soldiers need to regain their strength! ”

"Back to Your Majesty's words, this is really hard to say! Now they are short of food and clothing, I heard that some time ago, some soldiers had frostbite accidents because they did not have cotton clothes for the winter, and they didn't dare to say it! ”

"This, this, forget it, I'll just say it, if the soldiers of the forbidden army can defend the imperial capital for me, I can promise you all the conditions! But then again, you have to give a guarantee! “

"This, this is probably difficult for a strong man! After all, the army of the three kings has not yet arrived, and besides, the battle has not yet been fought, and no one dares to guarantee it! Otherwise, so be it! They don't have much to do all day anyway! It's better to freeze and starve! “

"Li Aiqing, you can't say that! Everything is negotiable! This, this can't be nonsense! As he spoke, the emperor Sima Lun on the dragon throne was already a little anxious.

And after hearing Sima Lun's words, all the ministers lowered their heads and lowered their heads, and none of them dared to raise their heads.

Of course, at this time, one person raised his head, but he also knew the thoughts of the ministers, that is, he saw through Li Zhao's little tricks.

"Your Majesty, you, if you say so, then, the problem is still relatively easy to solve! After all, what these forbidden soldiers lack most is silver, and only when they get silver can they ensure their own livelihood! Of course, Your Majesty can also not produce money, after all, the court is also lacking this! You also saw that the ministers are now bowing their heads very much, probably they are joke ministers! ”

"That, Li Aiqing rest assured! It doesn't matter what they think! The important thing is that I believe in you! Say, how much silver will it cost! At a certain moment, when Li Zhao said his thoughts, he also expressed the thoughts of the ministers clearly.

However, what puzzled the ministers was that Sima Lun, the new emperor on the dragon throne, really agreed to Li Zhao's conditions, and even asked Li Zhao to open his own mouth for how much money he wanted, such a move had to make the ministers sigh.

For a while, because Li Zhao did not directly negotiate the price, the atmosphere in the True Dragon Hall became more and more weird.

Speaking of which, the reason why Li Zhao didn't answer immediately was that he wanted to delay for a while, to put it bluntly, he wanted to adjust the taste of Emperor Sima Lun.

"Li Aiqing, you, you have to say something! In fact, I have long known that this Lingyun has a good relationship with you, at least he respects you! So this is a big responsibility for you! ”

"This, isn't this a difficult minister! Your Majesty also knows that although Grand Commander Lingyun is leading the troops, he is also a good general! Its nature is upright, hard and loyal! ”

"Yes, yes, General Lingyun is indeed good! Aiqing, let's contact more! Aren't I in need of them right now! ”

"This, okay, that, the minister thinks, this silver, at least 600,000!"

"Six hundred thousand! So much! Li Aiqing also knows that the current imperial court has no silver at all! How do you tell me to raise this money! ”

"Your Majesty, in fact, the minister also knows your difficulties, but this is also the smallest number! In fact, when the time comes, Commander Ling agrees or disagrees, and the minister doesn't know yet! After all, these 600,000 taels seem like a lot, but in fact, each sergeant is only ten taels! ”

"Yes! There were fifty thousand of them, and ten taels per man was not a big number! But I don't have that much silver! At a certain moment, when Li Zhao asked for 600,000 taels of silver, the new emperor Sima Lun on the dragon throne also showed a touch of helplessness.

In fact, there is no need for Sima Lun to say, everyone including Li Zhao also knows this fact, that is, the royal family has reached the point where there is no silver!

After a long time, it was Li Zhao who broke the situation this time.

"Your Majesty, that, since you are very embarrassed, the minister will say all this! After all, the minister also hopes that His Majesty can calm down with peace of mind! ”

"Li Aiqing, no need to say more! I agreed! However, I can't give this money all at once, so let's give half of it first! In the end, the emperor Sima Lun also glanced at Li Zhao weakly.