"The two Qing families just said that the imperial court has no money to build a martyr's shrine?"

Zhu Qizhen knew very well in his heart that this was not a matter of money at all, the main reason why these people would oppose the cultivation of the Martyrs' Shrine was that the Martyrs' Shrine had almost zero benefit for them literati, and the so-called lack of money was just an excuse.

Because they basically don't have the opportunity, or very little chance to be able to enjoy it.

Moreover, they also have to watch those Qiu Ba, who are despised by them on weekdays, enjoy the glory that they will never be able to enjoy.

"If the imperial court really has no money, it's better to do this, I can let the generals raise their own funds, the British Duke, the Marquis of Taining, and the Uncle of Xiangcheng, what do you think?"

Zhang Fugang finished arguing with others, and said with a little resentment: "As long as the court decides to repair the Loyal Martyrs' Shrine, the old minister is willing to spend all his wealth!" ”

Chen Ying and Li Zhen also expressed their willingness to pay this money.

"Oh, yes!" Zhu Qizhen seemed to think of something, and continued, "The families of those soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country should also be willing to give this money, Hu Shangshu, Wang Shangshu, what do you say?" ”

Hu Hu was relieved, but Wang Zuo's face became nervous, and cold sweat was oozing from his forehead.

Because he has personally been on the battlefield, and he has also personally experienced how to fight out of the encirclement from Tumu Fort, and the scene of the bloody battles of the soldiers is vivid, does it really make those soldiers who fought for the country shed blood and tears......

"I think it...... Inappropriate! ”

"Oh?" Zhu Qizhen smiled faintly and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

"This ......," Wang Zuo hesitated, "the minister thinks that the family members of the meritorious people cannot be allowed to ...... Pay ......"

"You know what you do?" Zhu Qizhen unconsciously accentuated his tone, "I thought that you had lost your brain by reading on weekdays!" ”

Wang Zuo sensed that the situation was wrong, and hurriedly said, "The minister is panicked! ”

Hu Hu still looked like a dead pig who was not afraid of boiling water, and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers are not against the construction of the Martyrs' Shrine, but the household department really has no money, and this year's treasury expenditure has been used up in the first half of the year. ”

It is no wonder that Hu Hu dared to confront the emperor head-on, because it is also a fact that the treasury cannot come up with money.

I don't have any money, what can you do with me?

Zhu Qizhen said: "One of the two Qing families is in charge of the Ministry of Rites and the other is in charge of the Household Department, it is better to calculate on the spot how much it will cost to build the Martyrs' Shrine, by the way, there is also the Ministry of Industry, calculate it together!" ”

At this time, Shi Pu, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, was still quelling the chaos in Chuzhou, and the affairs of the Ministry of Industry were in charge of Wang Yonghe, the left waiter.

The three of them gathered together for a moment to deliberate, and quickly agreed on a rough number.

Hu Hui said: "Emperor Qiyu, the ministers and other roughly estimated that the construction of the Martyrs' Shrine would require at least 1.8 million taels of silver, and in addition, there were many people on this expedition, and the rewards and bereavement of the soldiers would be about 1.5 million taels. ”

In the early days of the Ming Dynasty, the use of treasure banknotes, until the orthodox years, the depreciation of treasure money has been depreciated by no one wanted, as a last resort, simply opened up the silver trade, but, the silver production of the Ming Dynasty is not high, at this time there is no large inflow of overseas silver, the price of silver is still relatively high, the three Shangshu can give such a budget, or put a lot of effort.

However, Zhu Qizhen was still not satisfied with this figure, and asked again: "How much money can the household department come up with?" ”

"At most...... Two million taels! ”

Zhu Qizhen said at the moment: "Whether it is the Martyrs' Shrine or the bereavement reward, the specifications have been raised, the budget of the Martyrs' Shrine has been adjusted to three million, and the bereavement reward for the soldiers has been adjusted to two million. ”

"Your Majesty, you really don't have any money!"

Wang Zuo is really in a hurry, where can I steal five million taels for you?

"I will find a way to deal with the matter of silver, and after I come down, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Industry, and the Cabinet will draw up the regulations as soon as possible, and take out the construction drawings of the Martyrs' Shrine as soon as possible."

Wang Zuo was stunned for a moment, and then rejoiced, as long as you don't ask yourself for silver, you can toss as much as you like, not to mention adjusting the budget to three million, even if it is thirty million, I can do it for you!

"Obey the order!"

"Let's discuss this today, King Yu and Yu Qian stay!"

The ministers dispersed, and King Yu and Yu Qian stayed in the palace.

Fortunately, King Yu has been in charge of the country for so long, and there are many things that need to be reported to the emperor, but Yu Qian can't figure it out, he faintly feels that he has been targeted by the emperor, as if everything has nothing to do with him.

But after thinking about it, I didn't do anything, wasn't it just when I was in person, I said a few words, it's been so long, and I'm still holding on......

Seeing the slightly cramped appearance of the two, Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said, "Don't be nervous, Jin Companion, look at the seat!" ”

Standing next to Zhu Qizhen is the eunuch Jin Ying, this person was brought back by Emperor Taizong when he conquered Annan, Zhang Fu was brought back from Annan, thousands of miles away, smart and clever since he was a child, loyal and diligent, and was promoted to the eunuch of the master of ceremonies in the seventh year of Xuande, but later Wang Zhen gained power and gradually squeezed Jin Ying down.

Jin Ying immediately moved the two Jindun in person, and then obediently stood back to Zhu Qizhen's side.

Zhu Qizhen asked curiously, "Yu Qian, why are you sad?" ”

Yu Qian immediately stood up and said: "The minister is thinking about the case, whether it is Datong commanding Shi Heng, Huailai commanding Kang Neng, or Huangyaguan commanding, so many things have happened in the military department, and the minister feels deeply derelict in his responsibility!" ”

"If you have any ideas, tell me about them!"

"The minister thinks that the military department needs a thorough investigation, find out these black sheep, and then draw up a complete evaluation system to prevent the recurrence of such incidents."

"You can do these things yourself, I just want the result."

After Zhu Qizhen finished speaking, he turned to Zhu Qiyu and asked, "What does King Yu think about the matter of the Martyrs' Shrine?" ”

Zhu Qiyu immediately replied: "The emperor proposed to build a martyr's shrine, the original intention was to reward those who were loyal to the Ming Dynasty, but the household department really can't take out extra money and food, and the budget is three million taels, isn't it a bit high?" ”

Zhu Qizhen smiled but didn't answer, and looked at Yu Qian again: "Yu Qian, you can talk about it!" ”

Yu Qian replied: "The minister deeply agrees. ”

"What's the use of you just agreeing, didn't King Yu just say, the household has no silver!"

"The matter of silver, presumably the emperor has his own plans."

Zhu Qizhen suddenly became interested and asked, "Tell me, what are my plans?" If you can't say it, you can pay for it! ”

Yu Qian was stunned for a moment, and said in his heart, why did it buckle my head again?

"The emperor made fun of his ministers again, only five million taels, presumably not at all."

Zhu Qiyu on the side was confused when he heard it, and asked: "Yu Shilang, what is the mystery in this, don't sell it." ”

Yu Qian said: "The emperor has issued an order to investigate Wang Zhenji's henchmen, and after Jinyiwei raids his house, I am afraid that the income will be more than five million taels, and this is not counting the case of the Ministry of War." ”

Zhu Qiyu suddenly realized, no wonder the emperor didn't panic at all, it turned out that someone came up with this money!

Zhu Qizhen smiled and said: "Okay, you don't have to worry about the silver, I mainly want to tell you about the official scheduling, Luo Tong is now going to Huailai, Juyong Pass is temporarily guarded by Kuang Yu, the secretary of the military department, you quickly send someone over and exchange Kuang Shangshu back." ”

"Obey the order!"

"Also, the position of Datong Guard is vacant, and it is necessary to find a suitable person to take over as soon as possible, the border town defense is very important, and I will leave these matters to you to deal with."

Yu Qian thought for a while and said: "Although Wara also withdrew his troops first, but it may come back at any time, it is better to have Sui Anbo Chen Xun and Xiuwubo Shen Rong responsible for guarding Datong and Juyong Pass respectively, what does the emperor think?" ”

Zhu Qizhen nodded, among the feats that he had killed with him from Tumu Fort, the British Gong Zhang Fu commanded the Beijing camp, and he would definitely not be able to move. Taining Hou Chen Ying is in charge of the Shenji Battalion, and the next step is to transform and upgrade the Shenji Battalion, and he can't move. Xiangcheng Bo Li Zhen was in charge of the 3,000 battalions, which he personally brought out the soldiers and horses, and he couldn't move.

From this point of view, Sui Anbo Chen Xun and Xiu Wubo Shen Rong are the most suitable.

"This proposal is good, the specific matters will be brought out by the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Officials and the Cabinet, and reported to the Master of Ceremonies for approval."

"Obey the order!"

After Yu Qian finished speaking, he looked at Zhu Qizhen, then at Zhu Qiyu, and said cautiously: "That minister...... Retire first? ”

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "Go ahead, remember, the case of the military department must be strictly investigated, no matter who is found, it will be severely punished!" ”

"Obey the order!"