The door was slammed shut.

Xiao Yi breathed a sigh of relief and muttered secretly, "It's really troublesome." ”

Meng Qili is his cousin, but she has never looked at her squarely, but she takes special care of Sheng Guo'er.

Therefore, the contradiction between Meng Qili and Sheng Guoer, Xiao Yi is happy to see it.

But Xiao Yi never expected that Meng Qili would use this trick this time. It's just a shrew!

Xiao Yi sighed.

The aristocratic ladies of this world do not have a fuel-efficient lamp.

Xiao Yi took tea and drank water, suppressing the complicated feelings in his heart.

……

In the Imperial History Mansion, Mrs. Zhao Zhao was sick and bedridden.

Zhao was lying on the soft couch, and the maid waited for her to freshen up.

Mrs. Zhao's face was haggard and her expression was sad.

"Madame, what's wrong with you? Is there something uncomfortable? ”

Mrs. Zhao shook her head and said quietly, "I'm tired." These days, I am in charge of birthday banquets every day, and I am so busy that I can't bear it. ”

The maid said worriedly: "The master is too." He is not considerate of his wife, so why should his wife bother for him. ”

"What do you call that? He is my father-in-law, the father of my children. It's my job to work for him. If I don't even have the heart to worry about my husband, I will be a wife and a mother.

I am the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhao family, and the glory and wealth of the Zhao family are all tied to me. If I don't even have this responsibility, I am still qualified to be the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhao family. ”

The maid praised again and again, "Madame is reasonable. The slave is stupid and can't think through it. ”

You, you just lack experience. ”

The maid was ashamed and said, "The slave is not as smart as the lady. ”

"How can I be so smart." I got sick this time because I was overworked and hurt my body. I'm afraid I won't last a few years. ”

The maid was startled, "Madam, don't talk nonsense. If you're healthy, you'll be safe. ”

"I hope so." Madame Zhao closed her eyes tiredly.

……

Siu Yat quickly regained his energy and continued to deal with government affairs.

In the evening, Xiao Yi was correcting the folds when Meng Qili suddenly broke into his office, "Cousin, I went to your place today, I heard that you are not in good health. Is it better now? ”

Xiao Yi frowned and raised his head, glanced at Meng Qili, and then lowered his eyes and continued to review the folds, "This king is very good. What's the matter with you? ”

"It's fine." Meng Qili sat next to Xiao Yi with a smile, "I went to your place today and happened to meet my cousin-in-law." She said that my cousin has been in poor health lately, which is why I wanted to visit you. I'll make you ginseng soup, and you can drink it while it's hot. ”

Xiao Yi refused indifferently, "No need." Step aside. ”

Meng Qili bit her lip.

Xiao Yi's indifferent and detached attitude deeply pierced Meng Qili's heart.

Meng Qili endured for a moment, and then said, "Since my cousin doesn't like the ginseng soup I sent, then I'll come to see my cousin tomorrow." ”

After Meng Qili finished speaking, she hurriedly left with her skirt.

"Princess, this Miss Meng is too ignorant. The prince had already refused the soup she sent, and she was still brazen and refused to leave. ”

"It's okay, it's up to her to make trouble. The more she makes trouble, the more she shows the benevolence of the prince. As long as she doesn't make a fuss for three or five days, she won't be entangled anymore. ”

"The princess is wise. In this way, we are much quieter. ”

Xiao Yi smiled faintly and asked, "Has anyone visited this king today?" ”

Imperial Doctor Liu immediately reported, "Back to the prince, today in addition to the secretary of the Ministry of Officials and the left attendant of the Ministry of War, there are also members of the household department and the right attendant of the Criminal Department who ask to see him. ”

Xiao Yi nodded, "You send someone to inform them, and wait for them to come over tomorrow morning." ”

"Subordinates obey."

The next day, the Wai Lang, the Outer Servant of the Household Department, the Left Attendant of the Military Department, and the Right Attendant of the Criminal Department arrived successively.

After a few people saw the ceremony, they sat down, and Imperial Doctor Liu came up with tea.

The four of them chatted and talked about interesting things about various countries.

After chatting for a long time, I suddenly heard that Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Officials, said: "Lord Wang, now that southern Xinjiang is in turmoil, the people are not happy. The minister felt that the prince should send troops to exterminate the rebellious party in southern Xinjiang. ”

The right attendant of the criminal department echoed, "Yes! The prince asked to send troops to suppress the bandits as soon as possible to ensure the peaceful life of the people. ”

Wailang, a member of the household department, also chimed in.

Xiao Yi had a shallow smile on the corner of his mouth, and said slowly: "Southern Xinjiang is in turmoil, and Guanzhong also has an impact. As you know, this king has summoned you today to discuss how to stabilize the situation in Guanzhong. ”

The power of the Zhao family is in Guanzhong, and the meaning of Prince Xiao is self-evident.

The right attendant of the Criminal Department hesitated for a moment, and then spoke cautiously, "Lord Wang, there is a shortage of food in Guanzhong. If the prince wants to stabilize the situation in Guanzhong, I am afraid that he will have to allocate materials, grain and grass from the people. As a result, the price of grain in Guanzhong will rise again. ”

Wailang, a member of the household department, immediately slapped the case and scolded angrily: "Presumptuous! Is the monthly ration of food and salary distributed by the imperial court all used for disaster relief? ”

The outsider was angry. Although the food and salary are used for relief of the victims, the interests of the people in Guanzhong must also be taken into account. ”

"The prince is right. The food and wages were used in the disaster area, and the people were happy. If all the food and wages were put into the army, the people would go hungry. Once the food is exhausted, who will solve the famine problem for the people? ”

"This ......"

The clerk was speechless.

Rations were used for the army's battles, and the people had to starve.

Food and wages are used for people's livelihood and public security, and the people have food to eat, clothes to wear, and life can be regarded as going on.

The official Wai Lang was silent for a long time, then sighed and said, "Lord Wang, it is true that all the food and salary cannot be used to fight. Not only can it not be used entirely to fight the war, but it is also necessary to slow down the amount of food and wages, otherwise the food and wages will be cut off. ”

Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows and looked at the three bigwigs, "The three Aiqing agreed to slow down the amount of food?" ”

Wailang, a member of the household department, hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "What the prince said is true." The food and wages cannot be used to fight the war, but must be slowed down so that the people can fill their stomachs. ”

"This official supports the prince." Wai Lang, a member of the ministry, resolutely stood on Xiao Yi's side.

Wailang, a member of the household department, suddenly became anxious, "The two Aiqing are confused! If the food is insufficient, the people will have to go hungry, and the people will hate the court to death, let alone have a peaceful birthday. ”

The official Wailang smiled contemptuously, "What about your opinion?" Do you want to watch the people of southern Xinjiang go hungry? ”

Wailang, a member of the household department, was choked speechless.

Wailang, a member of the household department, gritted his teeth and said: "Lord Wang, the chaos in southern Xinjiang has plagued Guanzhong for several years, and the people are miserable, and this account must be recovered." ”

Xiao Yi squinted slightly and stared at the household member Wailang, smiling rather than smiling, but it was creepy, "How do you want to get it back?" ”

"Naturally, it is to kill the rebel party and close the peace in the middle."

"This king remembers that the imperial court paid money and grain to help the rebel party build a city fortress to resist the invasion of the Western Barbarians. The court spent so much money on grain and grass, but now it has to be confiscated. Should this king ask His Majesty's opinion? ”

Wailang, a member of the household department, changed his face slightly, he didn't expect Xiao Yi to use this incident as an excuse.

Wailang, a member of the household department, hurriedly defended, "The prince misunderstood. The minister didn't want to kill all the people in southern Xinjiang, he just wanted to teach the people of southern Xinjiang a lesson. ”

Xiao Yi sneered, "Whether it's a lesson or not, this king doesn't care." Anyway, the food and salary cannot be used entirely on the people of southern Xinjiang. As for how to save on food, this kind of thing is left to the household, and this king believes that the household department knows better than this king. ”

The household member Wailang was dumbfounded.

Xiao Yi didn't give him a chance to refute at all, and said directly: "The matter of food and salary, just do what this king said before." ”

"Lord, the minister has something to say."

The left servant of the ministry came forward, "Lord Wang, the matter of food and salary is a big matter. The prince should consult His Majesty's will. ”

Xiao Yi sneered, "This king is the prince, and this king's words are the holy decree." ”

Xiao Yi didn't wait for the opposition of the household department, and said to the left servant of the ministry: "This king has decided that the food and salary cannot be moved. You go back and tell Your Majesty that the matter is settled. ”

"Lord ......"

"Didn't you hear the king's words?"

Xiao Yi's expression was cold and coercive.

The left servant of the ministry did not dare to speak.

Wailang, a member of the household department, secretly called bad luck in his heart, and for the sake of food, he almost tore his face with Xiao Yi. Unexpectedly, halfway through, a left servant of the ministry disrupted the situation.

It's good now, and the food and salary matter is completely ruined.

Xiao Yi got up and left the table, "The three Aiqing play slowly, this king still has something to do, go first." ”

Wailang, a member of the household department, was angry and shouted at Xiao Yi: "The prince can't leave the people of southern Xinjiang. ”

Xiao Yi waved his hand without looking back, "It's not your turn to worry about this king's affairs." ”

Xiao Yi shook his sleeves and left.

Wailang, a member of the household department, was annoyed and pointed to the clerk Wailang, "It's all a good thing that you have ruined the old man." ”

The clerk Wailang was disdainful, "Don't forget that you are greedy." If it weren't for the money you coveted, you wouldn't have offered to cut it. ”

The household member sat down angrily.

Xiao Yi returned to the palace and told Pei Shi the words of the household member Wailang word for word.

Pei frowned, "Grain and salary have always been controlled by the household department. If you suddenly meddle in the matter of salary, how can the household member Wailang agree? There's definitely something strange about that. ”

Xiao Yi sneered, "Of course they won't agree." However, the king did not need their consent, and the king only informed them. This king has already decided to reduce the use of food and wages, and if the food and salary are not enough, then increase the food and salary, and ensure the food and clothing of the people in Guanzhong. ”

"As soon as the food and salary are reduced, the taxes in Guanzhong will also be reduced."

"This king doesn't care. As long as Guanzhong is peaceful, everything is worth it. ”

Pei Shi frowned and said, "Over the years, you have worked hard in Northern Xinjiang. The soldiers and people of northern Xinjiang are very grateful to you. Now that you have returned to Beijing, they are looking forward to you reorganizing the dynasty and working for their welfare, are you really willing? ”

Xiao Yi smiled indifferently, "Willing!" The people of northern Xinjiang and the officials of the court, this king does not care. This king is the only one in charge of the country. My father entrusted me with the Jiangshan Sheji, and I had to shoulder the responsibility to protect the happiness and prosperity of the people of the Great Zhou. This king will never live up to his father's expectations. ”

Pei Shi stroked his forehead, "The prince's ambition is great, and the mother concubine really admires it." It's just that will you arouse the suspicion of others like this? ”

Xiao Yi sneered, "Except for a few imperial uncles, who would suspect this king?" As for the princes of the clan, they wished that the king would continue to harbor. So this king does not have to worry about anyone doubting this king at all. ”

Pei Shi said hesitantly: "But Lord Wang, you have reduced the amount of food and salary without authorization this time, in case someone is impeached, what is the Lord going to do?" ”

Xiao Yi smiled, "Impeach this king, this king can just find a crime and push it away." ”

"But what if ......"

"Don't worry, nothing if. The king has decided to reduce the distribution of food and wages, not only to reduce it, but also to draw money and materials from all places. The household department and the ministry of work should assist the household department members and strive to raise all the food and wages at an early date. ”

Xiao Yat said: "Regardless of the food and salary for the time being. The bandits in southern Xinjiang invaded Hejian Mansion, and you can't ignore this matter. ”

"Lord Wang, rest assured, our household department will urge the household department to solve this matter as soon as possible."

"Good."

Xiao Yi left the household yamen satisfied.

Pei Shi sat in a daze in his chair, and many thoughts flashed through his mind.

She raised her head and said to the palace maid beside her, "Send someone to invite the fifth brother and sister over."