The military merit commendation emptied the treasury, this is not alarmist, but it is real in history, Liu Che's reward for killing the enemy for meritorious service can be described as extremely rich, plus the previous peace with the Xiongnu and the subsequent annual war.

Because Liu Che's governance phalanx after ascending the throne was a strong man, and the Han people wanted to establish authority externally, so the efforts in industry, agriculture, and commerce were insufficient, that is to say, the political and business environment was poor, and the efforts to grasp agricultural production were not enough.

After the imperial historian Zhang Ou was deposed, Liu Che also lacked consideration for the appointment and dismissal of court officials, but was bent on doing big things, and the most important whim was to set up Shuofang County and Wuyuan County in Henan, both of which benefited from history, and built Shuofang City and surrendered city in Henan.

This is a big project, Henan is also known as the Hetao area, after Meng Tian's 100,000 army beat the Xiongnu away, the Qin Dynasty built some buildings rich in the characteristics of the Central Plains, but after Mao Dun captured Henan, because the Huns have been accustomed to the nomadic life of the grassland, so most of the buildings built in the Qin period were destroyed.

In the vast prairie, rebuilding two cities, this is definitely a big project, Gongsun Hong, as the prime minister, knows that this is another bottomless pit, and no matter how abundant the treasury is, it can't support it, so he actively stood up to stop Liu Che.

"Your Majesty, there is not much money left in the treasury now, and the old minister feels that the construction of these large-scale facilities is still being postponed." Gongsun Hong stood up in the early court to admonish on this matter.

After hearing this, Liu Che was also thinking: "The prime minister's words are wrong, Henan has just been recovered, if you don't step up the construction of the city and strengthen the control of Henan, these Hu people will easily rebel." ”

Gongsun Hong took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty, strengthening the control of Henan is not the only way to build a city, such as immigration, immigrating 10,000 people from the customs to Henan to carry out the tunbian, so that these Hu people can be monitored." ”

"Immigration!" Liu Che immediately became interested, this is indeed a good thing, so he said with a little excitement: "Yes, yes, yes, another 50,000 immigrants from Guannai to Henan." ”

"Ahh Gongsun Hong was stunned, he said 10,000, not 50,000.

The other ministers immediately laughed when they heard this, and they were snickering, as if to say, look at how much you talk about.

"Yes, it's not enough to build a city alone, but also to immigrate, and 50,000 immigrants from Guannai will go to Henan to reclaim the Tunbian." After Liu Che finished speaking, he sat on the dragon chair, and then waved the dragon robe: "This matter will be carried out immediately." ”

In Liu Che's view, the best way to curb the nomads in northern Xinjiang is to build cities and build the Great Wall.

"Your Majesty, by all means, there are already more than a dozen projects under construction, including more than a dozen surrendered cities, the Great Wall, Southwest Yi, Canghai County, and Longxi resettlement projects, and now there are more Shuofang and Wuyuan County." Gongsun Hong really couldn't imagine how long these projects would have to be spent on the people, and how heavy the burden of the people would be.

Seeing that Gongsun Hong and Liu Che were in full swing, the ministers who had not spoken for a long time looked left and right, and suddenly Zhu Maichen, the commander of Jiuqing, stood up: "The prime minister's words are wrong, Your Majesty has considered it for a long time, and it is beneficial to build a city." ”

Gongsun Hong turned his head and glared at Zhu Maichen, MD, the previous dynasty was speechless, they were all dumb, and at this time they actually stood up against the prime minister, so they asked with a straight face: "Zhu Maichen, then you give money?" ”

Zhu Maichen actually wants to win Liu Che's favor, full of sycophants, because since Liu Che is so insistent, but the prime minister is so stubborn, he will definitely have a good impression if he stands up for Liu Che and fights for two sentences.

"What do you call me to give, you say every day that you can't get the money, I just want to ask, is this money Your Majesty's or your Gongsun Hong's?" After Zhu Maichen finished speaking, he looked at Gongsun Hong with a look of vigour.

Gongsun Hong was a little angry, it seems that he is usually too merciful to you officials, but this is a tricky problem after all, so he forced a smile and said: "The world belongs to His Majesty, and of course money is too." ”

"Since it is, how to use this money needs to be decided by your Gongsun Hong?" Zhu Maichen was not kind at all.

Gongsun Hong said angrily: "The old minister is just sharing the worries for His Majesty, and now he is fighting every year, and he is engaged in big projects every year, and the treasury is not as good as day by day, and the old minister just suggested that His Majesty postpone the repair of the city." ”

"The duty of the prime minister is to manage the food, drink and Lazar of the whole world, and the treasury has no money, then you are the prime minister incompetent, and you can't make money for Your Majesty, Your Majesty is wise to build a city to defend against the Huns, you are actually against it, let me ask you what Gongsun Hong has in mind." After Zhu Maichen finished speaking, he smiled with a bad smile: "Is it possible, Prime Minister Gongsun wants to be an auxiliary minister?" ”

"Zhu Maichen!" Gongsun Hongdu is almost crazy, where is this talking about building a city and money, this is completely distorted to the political level: "Just talk about things, don't spew blood." ”

Zhu Maichen bowed to Liu Che on the dragon chair and continued: "Since you don't want to be an auxiliary minister, then you mean that Your Majesty's decision is wrong?" You're right? ”

Zhu Maichen's question made Gongsun Hong speechless, do you dare to say that Liu Che is wrong? Do you dare to say you're right? Gongsun Hongqiang endured his anger and said: "The old minister just suggested that His Majesty postpone the construction, and never said to stop!" ”

"That's right, Your Majesty's decision-making is fine, and the treasury can still come up with some money, but the more you use it, the less it will be." After Zhu Maichen finished speaking, he glared at Gongsun Hong.

Gongsun Hong is also an old minister, how could he not know that Zhu Maichen was playing a trick on himself again, and this set must be to make a fool of himself in front of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, admitting incompetence, so he smiled faintly and said: "Zhu Maichen, the old man knows what you are going to ask next, the old man can't earn money for His Majesty, he is derelict in his duties, and he is incompetent, right?" ”

"Hehe, I, Zhu Maichen, didn't say that, this is what your prime minister recognizes himself." After speaking, Zhu Maichen faced Liu Che and said: "Your Majesty, the minister wants to impeach Gongsun Hong, dereliction of duty and incompetence." ”

Seeing Zhu Maichen refute Gongsun Hong to the fullest, Liu Che actually had a feeling of joy, so he smiled and said: "Okay, this matter is so decided, the prime minister should hurry up and implement it, Henan can't wait, Shuofang County and Wuzhangyuan County Taishou matter, you also draw up a list for me, I have to think about it." ”

"Your Majesty, think twice." Gongsun Hong asked again.

"Gongsun Hong, are you trying to resist the decree?" Zhu Maichen pointed at Gongsun Hong's nose and shouted, because he found that Liu Che had no objection to Gongsun Hong's series of actions just now, what does this mean? Explain that Liu Che allows.

Seeing that a third duke and a Jiuqing quarreled in the main hall like this, Liu Che shook his head, it was indeed time to find someone to rub Gongsun Hong's sharpness, because Gongsun Hong was like Ji Di back then, and he always liked to oppose himself.

Gongsun Hong glared at Zhu Maichen and said, "Hmph, Zhu Maichen, it's okay." ”

Zhu Maichen's waist plate kept saying: "What? What do you still want to do to this official? I'm telling you, I'm not a Zhengzheng. ”

"Humph!" Gongsun Hong angrily turned around and left.