Chapter 168: Tongue War
Above the court. The noise was endless.
"Zhong Aiqing, come to the border of Japan to report, the few cities guarding the border are already short of food and grass. Recently, however, there has been a huge shortage in the treasury. What do you think? The emperor sat on the dragon chair with a headache and looked down at everyone.
Feng Chengyi's fingertips weighed it in his heart. Immediately make a bow:
"Back to the emperor, Erchen thought that he should immediately send troops to escort grain and grass. to comfort the soldiers guarding the border passes. ”
As soon as these words came out, the emperor sat on the dragon chair and touched his beard, and nodded thoughtfully. At this time, the prime minister immediately stepped forward when he heard it.
"Minister, I don't agree with the prince's opinion. Hmph, the prince's words are not considered, and now the treasury is empty, and the people's harvest is not good this year. The matter of escorting grain and grass, the minister thought that it could be postponed for a while. As he spoke, the prime minister glanced at Feng Chengyi with ill intentions.
Feng Chengyi heard it, did the prime minister not know if he wanted to raise the bar with him? He sneered and immediately shot back.
"The border soldiers defend the border land for the country, not to mention the harsh environment at the border gate. Now that there is a shortage of food and grass, it is even more necessary to replenish them in time, which can also increase their morale. Prime Minister, what did you say? Are there any people who really do things for the country who are starving, so that you can enjoy the happiness in the Prime Minister's Mansion? ”
Feng Chengyi's tone was righteous, righteous and awe-inspiring, and after such a speech, the prime minister's face turned black in an instant. Of course, the prime minister naturally can't show weakness.
"Prince, you don't want to tamper with your true appearance. The old man is also for the sake of the people. The treasury is empty and the harvest is not good. What are the border soldiers defending the country for, aren't they also the people? If we want to have enough food and grass, we must increase taxes, and isn't this increasing the burden on the people? The prime minister said with a selfless look, pulling his beard with his hand and looking at Feng Chengyi with slightly squinted eyes.
"Old man, if I'm not mistaken, you brought those soldiers at the border pass. Since it was once your subordinate, it's no wonder that you are so obsessed. Dare to ask the prince where the people of this land are for his subordinates. Cheng said again and again, and his tone was aggressive. directly turned the finger to Feng Chengyi, saying that he was favoritism.
As soon as the prime minister's words fell, he suddenly began to whisper in the court, and there was a discussion. Many ministers looked at Feng Chengyi with ill will. Feng Chengyi was naturally very angry when he heard this. But on the surface, it is still quiet.
This old fox is so righteous and awe-inspiring on the surface. Anyone with a discerning eye knows what kind of calculation he has in mind. looked at the prime minister and pulled the corners of his mouth at him quite proudly. Feng Chengyi is colorful.
"Those soldiers on the border are indeed the soldiers I have led. We've fought together. This is to know how difficult it is to have a harsh environment at the border gates. Feng Chengyi's tone was serious, and he paused, and then said.
"Prime Minister, you are a kind of glory and wealth that can easily be obtained by holding a pen and relying on your mouth to eat. How can you understand the difficulties of the border soldiers. They fought bloodily to defend the border for us, and now we don't even have to take care of his food and clothing? ”
As soon as Feng Chengyi's words fell, the hall instantly fell into silence. Seeing that the prime minister has been said by Feng Chengyi, he is a little poor in words. The prime minister hated it in his heart, it was an itchy tooth. Immediately organize the language in your mind and want to speak. At this moment, the emperor spoke.
"What the two Aiqing said is reasonable. But can there be a way to get the best of both worlds?! The Emperor's eyes scanned the crowd with a sharp eye. He can see the pattern of the court clearly.
"In this way, both sides are reasonable, how can they have both?" The great adults whispered and discussed with each other for a moment. And on the side of the prime minister. Naturally, he helped the prime minister speak.
"Minister, there is a way to do both." At this moment, a minister stepped forward and his voice was loud. Feng Chengyi noticed that the minister didn't know what he had just discussed with the prime minister. He immediately stood up and spoke.
"Oh, let's hear it." The emperor's face was delighted. Said by name.
"The minister thinks that the prince is so concerned about the border soldiers, which is a benevolent heart, and should be an example for the officials. Therefore, the minister suggested that the prince's mansion has always been very solid, why not the prince himself contribute his own strength to comfort the soldiers in the borderlands? It can also lighten the burden of the people. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds? The minister said solemnly.
The prime minister looked at Feng Chengyi with ill will. Isn't this kid concerned about the border, so he will let you do more.
When everyone heard this, they began to chirp again. Some people quietly looked at him with the attitude of watching the show. The emperor held his beard, his heart was naturally towards Feng Chengyi, and he knew what kind of calculation the prime minister was playing. It's just that it's not good now.
Feng Chengyi naturally didn't expect the prime minister to come out like this, which caught him off guard. There is no problem for him to make a contribution, but he definitely can't cheapen these rabble. At this time, he watched several ministers make waves and said to the emperor.
"The ministers think that Lord Li's method will work. The prince is righteous, and Ling Ran must have given up his small family for everyone's sake. These ministers immediately echoed and joined forces to suppress Feng Chengyi.
"Chengyi, what do you think?" When the emperor saw that everyone was talking, they all pointed to Feng Chengyi, even though he wanted to speak for him. I have to find a suitable reason.
"Father, my son, I think this Lord Li has given a good inspiration." Feng Chengyi said confidently without hurrying.
"Oh, looks like you have a better idea." The emperor's eyes were already bright.
"Exactly, Erchen thinks that since there is a small family for everyone. I can give up my small family for the border soldiers, and I want to come to the middle minister, don't you also care about the people. Therefore, Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is okay, and everyone will reduce it by half to supplement the national sound. On the one hand, we who are sympathetic to the people's feelings are not good at extravagance and waste. It's good to be frugal this year, and secondly, by the way, you can be just extravagant. ”
Feng Chengyi smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth. As soon as these words came out, many ministers chattered about him. There was another uproar in the courtroom.
"Silence! The income is halved to supplement the national salary. It is extravagant! Okay, that's a good idea. When the prince's mansion is rich, even if the family is solid, it can't fill the vacancy in the treasury. So it's great for everyone to work together. The Emperor said with a smile. In fact, he had wanted to do this for a long time.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty......" Several ministers immediately stood up and wanted to object.
Who knew that the emperor flicked his sleeves and said. "This matter is so decided, Hugh is in the discussion, retreat from the dynasty!"
After all, many ministers led by the prime minister were eager to kill Feng Chengyi with their eyes. Feng Chengyi pretended not to see it and left the court,
At this time the princess's house. The little guy hurriedly ran to the eldest princess's side.
"Your Royal Highness the Princess, I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister are at odds in the court again." The retribution of the little dog's legs.
"Oh, that's the case again?" The eldest princess's eyes couldn't help but darken when she heard this.
"Exactly, the adults who are with the prime minister's faction have suppressed the prince one by one recently." The little guy lowered his voice.
"Good!" The eldest princess was thoughtful, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but hook up a smile of unknown meaning.
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