Emperor Mingzong understood Lin Ruo's worries, and he could also understand the reason for her caution. After all, if she wasn't careful enough, she wouldn't have been able to draw a line between the Holy Decree and the Gu family.

This girl is very smart, and she sues the ambiguous royal complaint very well.

What she wants to say is nothing more than one point: Shen Di, the head of the household, deceived his superiors and subordinates, and wanted to take advantage of his position to extort money from her.

But she said it very cleverly, not only showing her loyalty, but also picking herself and the Lin family clean.

The natural disasters in Shangyu and the large amount of silver and grain for disaster relief all came from the Lin family; The army was transferred to the north, because Murong Chong was the commander-in-chief, and there were gold mines in Danzhou, and most of the military rations were delivered by Lin Ruo on his own initiative. For these two items alone, the household department did not spend much at all.

As for the exemption of the Lin family from commercial taxes for one year, it is the grace given by Emperor Mingzong himself, although the amount of commercial taxes paid by the Lin family every year is not small, but to say that without the commercial taxes of the Lin family, the treasury will not be able to make ends meet, which is ridiculous!

Emperor Mingzong knew that Lin Ruo was clever in front of him, but so far, he hadn't guessed her purpose, so he calmed down and asked, "Then if the treasury is empty, Minhui, what do you want to do?" ”

"If you go back to the emperor, if the treasury is abundant, the emperor will reward you, and Minhui will be grateful to Dade; If the treasury is empty, the emperor's reward, Min Hui is ashamed and dare not accept it, and asks the emperor to keep the reward as military pay and give it to the border soldiers; If...... If it is really as Lord Shen said, the treasury cannot make ends meet, Minhui is willing to share the emperor's worries and find a way to make money to fill the treasury. ”

Emperor Mingzong chuckled: "You know the general situation. ”

Lin Ruo raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, Minhui followed the prince to the northern camp, and it was bitterly cold at the border, and it was not easy for soldiers. If the food and salary are insufficient, how can those enthusiastic soldiers guard the border for the country and block foreign enemies for the people? ”

A loud and generous speech, listening to Emperor Mingzong's heart was also excited. looked at the little woman in front of him, felt relieved, and said, "The ground is cold, your body is weak, hurry up." ”

Lin Ruo was stunned for a moment, let out an "oh" in a daze, and was about to get up, when he suddenly remembered that he had not thanked him, and bowed to the ground again to thank the emperor, and then got up and sat down again.

Emperor Mingzong's tough face softened slightly, and this dull but lovely reaction made his heart unconsciously soften, and his tone softened a lot: "What are you talking about filling the treasury?" Don't you want me to make an order to copy the Lin family to fill the treasury? ”

If that's the case, if it spreads, won't the people of Li be ashamed?

Once famous, it will become infamous through the ages!

Lin Ruo grinned and said, "Your Majesty, are you joking?" How bad your wisdom is! Why don't I exchange all the silver for a silver ticket and send it to the palace for you!" ”

Emperor Mingzong deliberately made a straight face: "Do you want to bribe me?" ”

"Minhui doesn't dare!"

"So what's the solution, come on!"

Lin Ruo smiled slyly and was secretive: "Your Majesty, what the treasury lacks is only silver taels, not treasures, right?" ”

Emperor Mingzong narrowed his eyes: "What do you mean ......?"

"The treasures in the treasury, some of which were paid tribute by Fanbang, some were captured in battle, some were copied from families, and maybe there were others, I can't think of them all. Most of these things are worth a lot of money, but they are useless except for decoration. Reward to all your lords, that is the emperor's grace; But if it is given to the soldiers, it is not true. If these treasures, which are of great value but can only be used as decorations, are exchanged for silver, then the money in the treasury will not be enough? ”

In terms of praise, Lin Ruo's proposal is ingenious.

But in other words, her proposal is also bold and outrageous.

But this is exactly such a deviant idea, which made Emperor Mingzong slightly moved-this proposal did go to his heart.

Those valuable items in the treasury that can only be used as decorations are like chicken ribs, except for rewarding Wenchen and Wu to show the emperor's grace in the future, they are indeed useless.

For courtiers in high positions, the emperor's reward is a great gift, and it is a capital that can be used to show off and grow face; But for the soldiers who really shed their blood on the battlefield, it is not as good as a silver ingot.

However, only Lin Ruo could come up with such an idea......

But this is the way to solve the problem of the empty treasury!

Emperor Mingzong looked at Lin Ruojing's eyes and asked, "This is the way you came up with it?" ”

Lin Ruo nodded, and then shook his head: "If you go back to the emperor, Minhui doesn't dare to deceive Jugong, this method is not all thought up by Minhui." It's just that according to the Lin family's newly opened 'Star Picking Building', they have figured out such a method, and many places have not carefully scrutinized it. I was going to ask Brother Li for help, but the nurse who took care of me and Xiao Qi in the past was sick, and I didn't bother to ask for advice. Then he was edicted by the emperor to enter the palace. ”

Emperor Mingzong nodded, not doubting what the little girl in front of him said. After all, with limited vision and experience, no matter how smart you are, it is impossible to come up with a comprehensive solution in such a short period of time. It is precisely because of the imperfection that it is like a sixteen-year-old girl who proposed the solution.

For example, the first tricky thing is how to get the Manchu civil and military to agree to take out the treasures in the treasury and exchange them for silver.

As an official in Donglu, although the income is not low, it is still quite difficult to rely only on the income and not be greedy or corrupt, and to feed dozens or even hundreds of people in the upper and lower parts of the government.

When the water is clear, there is no fish, this truth Emperor Mingzong understood. Therefore, as long as the corruption is not excessive, and he can reluctantly seek his own government in his position, Emperor Mingzong will turn a blind eye.

Therefore, in order to make a living, many people will send their rewards to pawn at pawnshops in exchange for silver taels.

Of course, all this is done secretly, otherwise, it will be extremely shameful for people to find out.

The courtiers and the people all felt that it hurt their face, and Emperor Mingzong wanted to come with great fanfare, but of course he couldn't. Isn't this a clear way to tell everyone that the treasury is empty and the court has no money!

What a shame!

Secondly, to whom these treasures in the treasury are to be sold. The price is low, and the court suffers; If the price is high, it will be said that it is bullying. When the time comes, it will be recorded by the historian, and it will be shameful for future generations to be laughed at and ruin the reputation of a lifetime, and the gains outweigh the losses.

As for the process of discounting, bookkeeping, cashing, warehousing and other trivial matters, they also have to be discussed carefully.

The idea is a good idea, but who should do it is also a headache.

Emperor Mingzong pressed his eyebrows, quite worried. This is the first time in history, and there is nothing to refer to......

Wait, reference?

Suddenly, Emperor Mingzong looked straight at Lin Ruo: "Wait, you just said, the newly opened one of the Lin family, called, what's it called?" ”

"Star Picking Tower?"

"That's right, Star Picking Tower! How much do you know? Tell me more. ”