Chapter 299: The Treasury Is Empty Right Now
"Why don't the emperor send some more people to accompany the four princes and princes to move forward together, if it really can't be solved, then ask Prince Gong to go and give advice."
Shen Huaijin snorted coldly: "Shangshu's words are really wonderfulβthis is to ask the palace to clean up the mess for the four princes?" β
After seeing that his intentions were heard by Shen Huaijin, Shang Shushu of the Criminal Department smiled wryly, "Prince Gong has misunderstood the meaning of the minister. β
"The minister is also distressed that Prince Gong will come back from Youzhou, and he will have to run again. It's time to take care of yourself. β
If you let people who don't know hear it, you really have to think that this criminal department secretary cares about Prince Gong so much.
Seeing Shen Huaijin staring at him with a fierce expression, his heart trembled, and he retreated back like a turtle retracting into its shell.
"The minister seconded the proposal and let the four princes go."
"The minister seconded the proposal."
For a while, several more ministers stood up.
The henchmen of the four princes were innumerable in the imperial court, so Shen Huaijin set his expectant eyes on the scarlet robe in the corner.
Just when everyone thought that this matter was going to be finalized, they suddenly heard a person: "The minister thinks that this trip to Yingzhou should not be accompanied by Prince Gong and the four princes." β
Everyone turned their eyes to the person who spoke, and they were all shocked to see that the man was covered with a silver-white mask and dressed in a bright scarlet robe.
The commander of the Jinyi Guard rarely goes to the court, but today it is for everyone to see the living Jinyi Guard Commander, no wonder everyone is so excited.
As soon as he spoke, the entire court hall boiled instantly, like a pot dripping with oil.
Naturally, they didn't dare to make too much noise in front of Emperor Jiayi, so they could only bite each other's ears and say, "This person is really Lin Hanzhang?" β
"Who else can wear that scarlet robe?"
"O Commander and Deputy Envoy...... Didn't you say that Xue Yizhi was appointed as the deputy commander and envoy? β
"Are you stupid? The top three in this autumn test have not yet been arranged to enter the court, where did you hear the news? β
The man was stunned, "You don't know this news yet?" β
"Where did Brother Li get the news?"
"Shh......h Where else can I get it, it's the one above. β
"Whisper, whisper...... But this person doesn't look like Xue Yizhi. β
"Why is Xue Yizhi wearing a mask, Brother Li, you shouldn't have seen this benevolent brother not long after you entered the court, it is Lin Hanzhang, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, I heard that he will wear a mask because of the scars on his face."
"I see...... It's really pitiful. One person sighed.
"Hey, it's just a rumor, maybe people have this habit,"
One person lowered his voice and said: "But this Lord Jinyi Wei is really very mysterious, the dragon is not visible, could it be that he stood up today to speak for Prince Gong?" β
"Listen to what he has to say, shhhh
I saw that the man walked out of the corner, stood with the officials who had made the statement, and said, "The minister Jinyi guards commanded Lin Hanzhang." β
When Emperor Jiayi saw him stand up, he knew that he was going to speak for Shen Huaijin, so he said, "Lin Qing is rare to come back today. β
"The reason why the minister suggested that Prince Gong go with the four princes is precisely because the four princes are inexperienced, and Prince Gong must have gained a lot through his trip to Youzhou, and he can give the four princes some advice."
However, the minister suggested that the trip to Yingzhou should still be under the command of Prince Gong, and since the four princes wanted to go together, they should be ordered to follow.
In this way, it can also avoid the four princes from making mistakes when they return to travel for the first time, and they can also realize the dream of the four princes.
Emperor Jiayi glanced at Lin Hanzhang with appreciation, and this statement was even more seamless.
Lin Hanzhang's statement did not prevent Sima Heng from going, but it could allow the more experienced Shen Huaijin to take the initiative, so Shen Huaijin also showed a little smile on his face.
"Any objections?"
Emperor Jiayi saw that everyone was silent, so he said: "Since this is the case, then it is decided, you can discuss the day of travel, if you need anything, just say it to me, and I will help you arrange it." β
"Okay."
After the other matters have been discussed, it is time to go to court.
Since Shen Huaijin and Sima Heng had no objection to the matter of walking together in the court, they could only get together after the court.
Sima Heng would not have thought that Lin Hanzhang's words would turn the whole situation back to a situation favorable to Shen Huaijin.
The only thing to blame is on those stupid minions, but none of them can turn the situation around.
He had no choice but to walk up to Shen Huaijin and say, "When does Prince Gong plan to leave?" β
"After the candidates for the autumn examination have all entered the worship office, let's go on the road. Do the four princes think it's better to take the water route or the land route? β
Sima Heng hesitated, "What's the difference between the two?" β
Shen Huaijin smiled, "Prince Gong, I watched the sky at night and found that it was the east wind in a few days, Yingzhou was in the southwest, and it happened to be the direction of the wind. β
"I didn't expect Prince Gong to watch the sky?" The corners of Sima Heng's lips hooked a sarcastic smile, "It's really knowledgeable." β
"I just know a little bit about the fur of Qimen Dunjia,"
Shen Huaijin said: "It's just a matter of learning in your spare time. By the way, Yingzhou should be about to enter winter at this time, and the four princes are delicate and frail, so they need to prepare more clothes. β
Sima Heng snorted coldly, "Prince Gong is worried." β
However, I would like to remind Prince Gong that the treasury is empty at the moment.
"Naturally, the money for the disaster relief in Yingzhou this time can't be asked for by the emperor, I wonder if Prince Gong has any good way to raise some money and food?"
Shen Huaijin was slightly stunned, thinking of what the emperor said, he couldn't help but be a little surprised: "Didn't the emperor say that if you need anything, just ask him?" β
"Last time, I accidentally got free to go to the account department and look through the ledger."
This year, due to the drought in Youzhou, there was no harvest, and the harvest in some other places in Qingyue was also not good, so the emperor reduced taxes.
This year, because of the invasion of Hu soldiers, the military salary was twice as much as in previous years, if it were not for Prince Gong's transfer to the North Battalion, it is estimated that the military salary would cost more.
Shen Huaijin let out an "oh", "What good way do the four princes have?" The only thing I could think of was to sell what the countries paid tribute to the prince's palace to the rich families. β
"Prince Gong has always used this method." Sima Heng smiled: "But I don't have such a blessing. The nations have never paid tribute, and I have never had the share of the prince. β
"The emperor should give you a lot of rewards, if you still keep them, you can sell them with me this time." Shen Huaijin proposed.
Sima Heng hooked his lips and smiled: "Prince Gong said that he laughed, as a prince, I really don't want to do this thing." Luckily, I have some of my subordinates who run a restaurant business, so I don't have a problem raising some money this time. β