On the Jinluan Hall of Daming Palace, the court meeting is still being held.

"The two Cossack divisions sent troops to Tatar en masse, and Prince Alevich absconded, which was clearly a premeditated war!

Russia is a big country, is it good, am I still afraid of them?

If you want to fight, you will fight!

Your Majesty, the minister Niu Jizong asked for support from the troops. ”

In the main hall, Niu Jizong said loudly. The tone is indignant, and the voice is like a bell.

"Lord Niu's words are very different.

First, although the Tatar is a subordinate of the Great Chu, it is not the territory of our dynasty in the end.

Second, the Khan of the Golden Crow clearly pointed out that the cause of the incident was that they had killed three Russians by mistake, and the Russians were bound to take revenge, so they attacked them, so how could it be said that the war was premeditated?

Third, even if you want to rescue the Tatar Ministry, Your Majesty only needs the two major Ministries of Imperial Order and Pinch Gusi to rush to help. Why do you need Lord Niu to lead the troops in person?

Fourth, at this time, our side has not yet learned of Russia's intentions, so if we rashly send troops, will it not easily provoke a dispute between the two countries? It must be known that belligerence is dangerous, and if this battle can not be fought, it is better not to fight.

Does Niu-sama think so? ”

The secretary of the ministry is still in the line.

His words caused many people to nod their heads in agreement.

Niu Jizong glared at him coldly, and without giving any advice, he threw him a few words: "Hmph, the scholar is misleading the country!" ”

The official's beard suddenly curled up angrily. Just as military generals hate the term "vulgar martial arts", the term "scholars misleading the country" is also one of the words that civil officials dislike the most.

Niu Jizong was immediately angry. You must know that the hundreds of officials who entered the palace, the left and the right, although it seems that the number is about the same, but don't forget, the dynasty has not opened the military promotion, and most of the military attachés standing there are pure literati......

On the side of the civilian officials, only a very small number of military positions have been transferred to civilian positions.

It is conceivable what kind of cold eyes Niu Jizong suffered after throwing out this word.

But who is Niu Jizong, he is a well-known "vulgar martial artist" in the dynasty, and he still stands upright and has no remorse.

The official Shangshu snorted coldly, too lazy to mess around with such a person, and flicked his sleeves to enter the ranks.

Seeing that the two bigwigs had a stiff scene, Zheng Shi'an, the left waiter of the household department, stood up to play a round.

"Lord Niu, don't be angry, the lower officials think that what Lord Xu said is reasonable......

"Since ancient times, the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass have gone first. In war, in fact, what is fought is money and grain, and it is national money.

That Russia is the same empire as our Great Chu, and even I heard that they are far away in the bitter cold land of the far north, and they drink blood, and they are the most barbarians. If you start a war with it, whether it can be won or not, let's just say that today's treasury really can't support such a long-lasting war. ”

Niu Jizong glanced at Zheng Shi'an with disgust: "Don't think I don't know, what your household department is best at is crying poor." The dynasty has been in power for a hundred years, the country and the people are safe, and the fourth aunt surrenders, will it not be able to hold up a big war?

I think it's either you and the rats who are cowardly and cowardly, or you are derelict in your household and secretly make money and make the treasury empty! Your Majesty, please cure Zheng Shi'an's crimes!! ”

"Niu Jizong, don't spew blood!"

Zheng Shi'an did not expect Niu Jizong to dare to impeach him in person based on speculation alone.

Emperor Zhengqing also glanced at Zheng Shi'an, this is He Shanbao's loyal iron. He didn't take the opportunity to make a difficulty, but asked: "Zheng Aiqing, how much is left of the treasury this year?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, last year's annual income totaled 43,560,000 taels of silver, excluding the 3,400,000 taels of silver owed by the state treasury last year, totaling 40,560,000 taels. Up to now, there are more than 9.5 million taels left in the national treasury.

Now it is only the winter moon, and in addition to the New Year's sacrifice of about 3 million taels, the reward of the imperial princes, princes and nobles is about 2 million taels, and the remaining two months of silver for tens of thousands of officials across the country is about 1.5 million taels.

Your Majesty is overjoyed, and if there is no other contribution this year, the treasury will still have a surplus of three million taels ......."

After listening to Zheng Shi'an's words, Emperor Zhengqing really had mixed feelings for a while. Sometimes he thinks about it, this is full of courtiers. In the end, how can you achieve a clean ending at the end of the year, no matter how much you earn?

Although there are still three million taels left, Emperor Zhengqing knows that by the time of the year-end ceremony, these three million taels will no longer exist, and maybe he will have to owe a little more, just like last year.......

But fortunately, it's not like the former Ming Dynasty, the treasury has been in deficit for many years, and there is a large deficit, and he can barely wipe it out every year here. Thinking of this, Emperor Zhengqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Huh."

Niu Jizong laughed strangely: "This is the house that your household is in charge of, and it is really well managed!" ”

Another waiter in the household department was unhappy when he heard this, and said, "Lord Niu, you have to speak with conscience!" Although our household department is responsible for stewardship, it is not up to us to decide on the land for all the money and grain in the state treasury.

Which expenses of the imperial court are not claimed by the lords of the various yamen. Then our household department drew up a list and presented it to His Majesty for inspection, and even the big items had to be taken to the court and invited all the adults to discuss together. Our household department never dared to give a silver tael to any party privately, and all expenses were clearly accounted for.

Don't say anything else, let's just say that the military department where Lord Niu is located, nearly half of the silver in the treasury has to be allocated to the military department every year, and these are all real silver destinations. Now Lord Niu is saying this, it's really infuriating! ”

The words of this right squire are more interesting, not only does Niu Jizong not know what to do with his words, but also faintly wants to reduce military spending......

This topic is mentioned almost every year, mainly by the bigwigs of the cabinet and the military aircraft cabinet, is it necessary to discuss this issue in such a situation today?

Niu Jizong said disdainfully: "You want to have something to say, and you dare to do it." ”

"You!!"

Now it's okay, and the right waiter is also so angry that he has a beard.

Emperor Zhengqing at the top couldn't stand it anymore, and reprimanded softly: "Niu Aiqing, pay attention to your words." ”

Niu Jizong received it.

Emperor Zhengqing said in a timely manner: "The household department is in charge of the world's money and grain, and it has a great responsibility. Gao Aiqing begged me for the bones many times, but I did not answer, but I also remembered that he was indeed old, and I couldn't bear to spend more effort on him, so I specially allowed him to return to his hometown, and gave him another thousand taels of silver and a palace car, and he could return to his hometown on a later date. ”

"Your Majesty."

Gao Lun, the head of the household department, has been sick for a few days and has not been in court, and this discussion has long been expected by everyone.

"Your Majesty, the Tatar division has only killed three Russians by mistake, and the minister will never believe that they will simply send two large groups of tens of thousands of Cossack cavalry for this purpose, and they are still braving such a harsh winter, which is really unreasonable.

If our dynasty is indifferent to this, in case the Tatar troops are not guaranteed and the Cossack cavalry is allowed to move south, not only will the Mongol tribes become fish and meat in Russia's mouth, but even our dynasty will be unable to avoid a head-to-head confrontation with Russia.

On the side of the couch, how can you allow others to sleep soundly?

Since the Russians have the heart to fight, there will be a war with us sooner or later. Rather than let them be tempted and eye. It is better to take the initiative to attack, strengthen our great Chu Hehe military might, so that the Russians will not dare to attack again, and by the way, deter such small hearts as Tartars, Annan, and Tomo. ”

Emperor Zhengqing originally wanted to take Lin Ruhai's appointment together by the way, but he was interrupted by Niu Jizong, so he had to take the moment for the time being.

At the moment, the most important issue is indeed this issue.

"What do you Aiqing think of Lord Niu's proposal?"

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