There was already cold sweat on Ju Wenzhen's forehead: "Yes......"

The huge subway door was opened, and the darkness was all inside. Ju Wenzhen took a few little eunuchs to light the lamps and candles, and led Xiao Yunhe and the others in.

"Well, what about the cash box?" Xiao Yunhe said in astonishment, "Why is there only one box?"

"Only, there are only so many...... "Ju Wenzhen said in a huffled manner, "When the villain took over the treasury, the number of counts was counted, and there was only such a small thing left." There were more than 6,000 taels of gold left on the books. However, there is really only such a little thing in the treasury -- ah, my lord knows it! The villain does not dare to covet what is in the treasury!"

Li Sheng and the others were taken aback, and said in unison: "The treasury is so empty?!"

Xiao Yunhe strode forward and opened the lonely box. As far as the eye could see, there was only a layer of gold stored in the chest. Count, no more than three hundred taels.

"Treasury. There are only three hundred taels of gold left!" Xiao Yunhe took a breath of cool air and said in a deep voice, "This is terrifying!"

Li Sheng and the others were also speechless in shock -- a country only has 300 taels of gold reserves left, what kind of concept is this? How many provinces, states, counties, and how many people there are. Three hundred taels of gold is converted into copper coins, which is only more than two million yuan. Just counting the population of the entire national capital, the average is less than a penny per person!

It can be said that Daqi's family background. It's already empty. The entire imperial power is just an empty shell!

Xiao Yunhe was shocked and angry in his heart, and secretly thought to himself: I have been an emperor for more than 20 years. Even in the most difficult time of his ascension to the throne, he did not encounter such a situation. The only six thousand taels of gold left in the treasury were also embezzled by those traitors in Dou Wenchang. Even if there are 6,000 taels, this family is really terrible poor. I'm afraid that an ordinary wealthy family in the national capital has more than just such a little money. How has the old man managed such a family over the years? Doesn't he like to accumulate money, and he has set up a palace market, a shelf tax, and a strange tax. Where did all this money go?!

Thinking of this, Xiao Yunhe said to Ju Wenzhen: "The emperor's private land, who is in charge now?"

Ju Wenzhen shook his head: "This matter ...... The villain also went to ask at the beginning. It stands to reason that the chief steward of the palace - that is, the villain - should be in charge. But after the villain took office, the emperor did not give me anything. The villain went to ask once. The emperor did not want to see the villain at all. So...... I didn't dare to inquire anymore. ”

Xiao Yunhe and the others understood in their hearts. The emperor's private affairs are definitely richer than the treasury. The money he had amassed. I'm afraid it's more into my own pocket, just in case I need it. Dou Wenchang and others are loyal lackeys, and in order to curry favor with the emperor, they will come up with any kind of bad ideas. This certainly includes the transfer of public funds from the treasury to the emperor's private money. At the same time, they use their positions to enrich themselves. It is really incalculable how many things that those eunuchs who were close to the emperor embezzled when they were in charge of the treasury.

Ma Sui said at this time: "After the last general killed Dou Wenchang and Wang Xiqian, he was ordered by the prince to thoroughly investigate the family background of the landers. It was found that although they were embezzled, most of the money had disappeared and could not be verified. It may be used to pay bribes, or it may be squandered by buying land and land. However, the last general found an important clue at that time - the people in charge of the treasury were nominally Dou Wenchang and Wang Xiqian, but in fact, the emperor may not be able to trust these people. Instead, he handed over the authority to Pei Yanling, the head of the household department, and Pei Yanling, the secretary of the Tongzhong Shumen. ”

"You say yes, Prime Minister Pei Yanling?" Xiao Yunhe frowned.

"Yes. ”

Ju Wenzhen shrank to the side and stopped talking. After following the prince for so many years, he has developed a good habit. It's something you're not sure about, don't take it out and chew the root of your tongue, don't pretend to be a villain who harms others.

Xiao Yunhe noticed Ju Wenzhen's expression, and said a little sternly: "Whatever you know, say it!"

Ju Wenzhen shuddered for a moment and said in a low voice: "The villain has no definite evidence...... It was just when I was in charge of the treasury that I heard the little eunuchs in charge here talk about it. Seem...... Master Pei Yanling Pei is indeed the key to the treasury. When the adults mutinied in the national capital, he also came to the treasury, saying that he had taken most of the gold from the treasury on the orders of the emperor. ”

"This corrupt official!" Xiao Yunhe shouted with some anger, "At that time, the emperor himself had escaped from the Daming Palace, how could he still give him an order to come and take the gold from the treasury?

Ma Sui waited for the prince to be angry for a while, and then said in a low voice: "Lord Prince...... Now, even if the big moth is picked up, it won't be able to pull out much for a while. Even if a huge corruption can be detected, it will not solve the current food and military salary crisis. My lord, isn't it a good way to find another way? Pei Yanling, just leave it to the Yushitai to investigate. Lord Prince, let's do the most important thing first!"

"Hmm......" Xiao Yunhe took a long breath, calmed his mood, and said, "Since the treasury is so empty, there is nothing to count on." There may be something in the emperor's private affairs. But now is a sensitive time, and I can't be unreasonable to go to him and ask for money. Actually, I can find a way to solve the matter of military salaries. This is the grain...... It's not easy. ”

Li Sheng thought for a while and said, "It's better to be an adult...... Ordered to requisition grain?"

"Are you looking for people to collect grain?" Xiao Yunhe thought for a while and shook his head, "No." First of all, I have just ascended to the throne of the crown prince, and I can't offend the people. Moreover, to collect grain from the people, this family of three buckets and that family of five buckets, it will take ten days and a half months just to collect grain, and it will definitely be able to make up enough quantity. If this delay continues, all the fighters will be lost!"

"There's only one way. Li Sheng said decisively, "Find the royal relatives and wealthy families in the customs to collect grain." Treat them as if they were borrowed, and promise to return them with interest in the future. In any case, the soldiers must not go without food!"

"The royal family and the wealthy ?!......" Xiao Yunhe groaned, a cold light flashed in the corner of his eyes, and the backs of his hands were cut behind his back, and they were also tightly pinched together.

The group walked out of the treasury, and Ju Wenzhen locked the door and clanged. Xiao Yunhe, who was pondering, came back to his senses and found that Li Sheng and the others were all looking at him.

"That's it......" For a while, Xiao Yunhe couldn't make a very decisive decision, and said, "Regarding the matter of requisitioning grain, I will think about it carefully. I can find a way to solve the problem of military salaries. Now, food is harder to come by than money. Even if you have money, you don't have a place to buy so much food for a while, which is quite tricky. When you go back, try to appease the soldiers, and don't cause trouble. Within seven days, I managed to raise food. ”

"Seven days?" Li Sheng and the others said in unison, very surprised. Obviously, they did not believe that the prince could raise enough food for 200,000 people in such a short period of time.

"Well, seven days. Xiao Yunhe nodded and said with great certainty, "I believe that in the army, there should still be seven days' worth of food, right?"

Li Sheng and the others looked at each other for a while, and said one after another: "Save some food, change three meals to two meals, you should be able to eat for about half a month." ”

"No need to save. Be sure to keep the soldiers fed. Xiao Yunhe said, "How you usually eat it, how you eat it now." Don't let the soldiers have the burden of lack of food, which will seriously affect morale and the stability of the imperial capital. Remember, there's nothing more important now than having a steady heart. ”

"Yes!" Li Sheng and the other four generalissimos understood the prince's intentions and loudly agreed.

After the four generalissimos left, Xiao Yunhe was still waiting for Li Jingluo in the treasury, while meditating on the solution. In fact, when he said the five-day deadline, it was more important to stabilize the hearts of Li Sheng and others. In my own heart, there is actually no practical way. If the commander is unstable, he will be unstable, and then the army will be unstable and the army will be unstable. Only let Li Sheng and the others believe that he could indeed raise food within seven days. Only then did they have the confidence to persuade those soldiers.

But now, a huge burden is also on his shoulders.

It didn't take long for Li Jingluo to come. Since the death of Yan Shizhang, the post of Imperial Historian has been only a vacant post of inspector, and no one has taken office. Li Jingluo and the other two Yushi Zhongcheng completely took over the affairs of the Yushi Terrace.

Xiao Yunhe told him about the leakage in the treasury. Let him investigate this matter strictly. No matter who is involved, we must be iron-faced and selfless in strict handling and strict governance. If there is a tricky situation, come to the East Palace to move the rescuers.

Li Jingluo also realized the seriousness of the problem -- the treasury was misappropriated, and he was really impatient. He solemnly took over the mission and went on an errand.

The Imperial Historical Observatory was responsible for monitoring the imperial court and inspecting hundreds of officials. It is also necessary to monitor the local bureaucracy, which has always been the most important supervisory body in Daqi. Xiao Yunhe also intends to cultivate Li Jingluo's prestige and ability, hoping that one day, he can pick up the Yushitai. In order to rectify the bad atmosphere of the current Daqi officialdom, the responsibility of the Yushitai is very heavy. At that time, when I was in Nishikawa, I straightened out the style of officialdom. Li Jingluo has played a great role and is also very experienced. Xiao Yunhe has great trust in his character, ability and courage. What's more. Now is the time for him to establish his own authority. At the beginning, there were many villains around the emperor, and it was a fact that almost everyone in the world was clear. If a few people are not found to bring them to justice, how can he reflect the determination and ability of the newly appointed prince?

Therefore, in the court of Great Qi, there are some people who are about to start to be unlucky. They will become the first stepping stones for the crown prince.

Back at the East Palace, it was late at night. Xiao Yunhe didn't dare to delay, and called Wu Yuanheng and Xue Cuncheng over. Discuss the matter of requisitioning food to help the army.

After understanding the whole story, the opinions of Wu Yuanheng and Xue Cuncheng were strikingly unified: "Grain must not be levied from the common people, and ordinary rich families and gentry cannot be moved." It can only be targeted at the royal princes. Because these people have always been blessed by the emperor to make a windfall. Now the country is in trouble. It's also time for them to repay the favor. ”

Xiao Yunhe thought so, nodded and praised: "I think the same way." At all costs. Now we can't let the people break their bones. I, the crown prince, have just ascended to the throne, and the outside world has different reviews, so I can't be honest among the people. The royal family and nobles, it doesn't matter if you offend a few. Although they are in a high position of power and influence, no matter how you say it, it is our Li family's own family affairs. Even if outsiders want to comment, they can't say it. Those royal relatives who have suffered losses are also untenable in principle. When the country is in trouble, how can they stand idly by? When I ask them to ask for food, it seems that it should be justified. Besides, if you have food in the future, you can pay them back. ”

Xue Cuncheng frowned, shook his head and said, "That's the truth, but ...... If you have to take out your own things for free, everyone will have a pimple in their hearts. Besides, the prince made a fuss like this and entered the East Palace...... In the eyes of those royal relatives, it is not a good thing. Either way, you're in trouble. They don't have a good impression of you. If this matter is to be implemented, there should be a lot of resistance. ”

"Heh!" Xiao Yunhe laughed, "I don't want their favor, as long as they have food." At this time, food is more important than feelings. Even if they hate me for this, they have to let them go. After all, the current food crisis is more important than anything else. They don't understand this, so I'll think of a way for them to understand. ”

Wu Yuanheng hurriedly said: "Your Excellency wants to ...... Forced orders?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly: "Salute first and then soldier." ”

"This ......" Wu Yuanheng and Xue Cuncheng were stunned.

Xiao Yunhe said: "I know that this will definitely offend a lot of people, including my imperial uncles who are deeply loved and cared for by the emperor. These people have been in a prominent position for many years, have countless protégés and former officials, and their property and fields are even richer than the country, and they have a very huge influence in the Guannei. However, my act can be supported by the broad masses of ordinary people and soldiers. Compared with thousands of civilians and sergeants, I, the royal family, seem insignificant. What's more, we are family after all. I'll just find an opportunity to make up for them in the future. It is much easier to win them back than to win back the hearts and minds of a large number of people and the army. Weighing the pros and cons, I decided anyway. Borrow food from the royal family. ”

Wu Yuanheng thought for a while and said, "Since the adults think so clearly, presumably this matter is also feasible. However, after all, the adult has just entered the East Palace, and the foundation is not solid. Although those royal nobles did not have real soldiers and horses in their hands, nor did they hold real power in the court...... However, they influenced. It's still huge. Adults still think twice, and if they have a proper method, it is better to act again. At the very least, you can ask for the meaning of Taishi and Xuanqinggong. The two elders have been in the court for many years, and they know the people above the court well. They have the advice. I believe it will be more appropriate. ”

"It's fine. Xiao Yunhe said, "Let's go to the Xuanqing Mansion now and ask what the two elders mean." ”

Li Mi and Li Mian, two old men, are old and have no shortage of sleep. It's very late and I haven't slept yet. Hearing that the prince asked to see him, he hurriedly called for him to come in.

Xiao Yunhe told the two of them what happened and what he thought about, and waited quietly for their reply.

Li Mi and Li Mian each thought for a moment. They nodded in unison and said, "It's still feasible." ”

Li Mi even said: "As a relative of the Li family, Duke Xuanqing is not a direct blood relative, but he has a very high rank in the royal family and has always been very respected. In this matter, I advise the adults not to be serious at the beginning, and let Xuanqinggong, as the patriarch and patriarch, come forward to ask those royal relatives to donate generously. At the same time, the crown prince also promised. and shall pay back to them with interest and interest. In this way, at least those people are given a staircase to go down, and at the beginning of the matter, it will not make it tense. After all, it's voluntary. If this can raise the food and grass needed by the army. Certainly the best. Harmony is precious, and it will be the best ending. If it still doesn't work in case. The crown prince then borrowed grain from the royal family until the amount was sufficient. If it really doesn't work...... Then, the issuance of the holy decree is the law of the state, and it is natural that the salute is given before the soldiers. ”

Xiao Yunhe, Wu Yuanheng and the others all said happily: "It's still a master!"

"Hehe, nothing brilliant. People are sophisticated, but that's all. Li Mi smiled, "If you want others to respect you, you must first know how to respect others." Salute first, then soldiers, and give the other party enough face before talking. If they have to force you to take action, then they can't complain about others, right? First of all, it is necessary not to lose harmony and not hurt family affection, and secondly, the things that should be done must be done. As for which path they choose, it is up to them. Xuan Qinggong, have you ever been willing to sell your old face for the sake of the prince?"

Li Mian smiled and said: "I'm all about to enter the loess, if this old face is not taken out and sold, when will it be?"

Everyone laughed.

Li Mi said to Li Mian again: "Actually...... When Duke Xuan Qing came forward to persuade those royal relatives, he might as well divulge some heavenly secrets. Just say...... Now it is a low-voiced request, in order to give face to the royal family nobles. Later, there will be a decree or an edict from the East Palace. Those people are not stupid, they know what to choose. Xuan Qinggong did this to make a dojo, and the results would be better. What do you say?"

Li Mian laughed: "You old way, you have cultivated like a fox in the mountains, and you are really treacherous! Okay, the old man will do things according to your local method." Lord Prince, when do you want the old man to do these things?"

Xiao Yunhe said happily: "The royal family and nobles, those who have land and wealth are not in the national capital. The people living in the mansion of the sixteen kings are all imperial nephews and grandchildren like me. Those imperial uncles who have land and wealth are all in the eastern capital and Yongzhou. Mr. have a good rest tonight, tomorrow the students will send Guo Gang to lead a flying dragon cavalry to escort Mr. to Yongzhou, right?"

"Hehe, you don't need to ride a dragon. Now is not the time for the prince to come forward. Li Mian smiled, "Just send me a few envoys." Tomorrow, the old man will throw this old bone to Yongzhou. Those royal relatives, now I wish I had died sooner, hehe!"

Xiao Yunhe was overjoyed in his heart, thanked Li Mi and Li Mian, and said goodbye and returned.

Out of Li Miandi's mansion, Xue Cuncheng praised with a sigh: "Taishi and Xuanqing Gong are really clever people!

Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "People are very good, they have been mixed in the court of Daqi all these years, and they are not in vain. No one knows the situation better than they do, and no one knows the royal family better than they do. Knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent, can you not be defeated in a hundred battles!"

Xue Cuncheng was stunned and said, "Isn't the adult also the imperial prince of the Li family, aren't you familiar with those imperial uncles?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "Those imperial uncles are rare to see once in a few years, and they are indeed not very familiar. But he secretly said in his heart: I am really not familiar with those dragon sons and grandsons. Even if they have heard and seen, they are rare. Otherwise, to deal with his own family, why do he need to drive Li Mi and Li Mian out of the horse?

Wu Yuanheng listened to the two chatting, but he didn't speak much. Xiao Yunhe was puzzled: "Bo Cang, why do you seem to be a little depressed?"

"It's not sullen. On the contrary, there is a bit of schadenfreude. Wu Yuanheng actually laughed.

"How do you say this?" Xiao Yunhe and Xue Cuncheng said in unison.

Wu Yuanheng smiled mysteriously and said, "In Yongzhou Guannei, in terms of property and land, the richest people are King Jia and King Shao. The names of these two princes, shouldn't they be familiar to adults?"

"Oh?!" After Wu Yuanheng mentioned this, Xiao Yunhe's heart also woke up, and he secretly said in his heart: Isn't that the culprit who was ordered by the old man to create the case of soaring food prices in the customs and design to frame himself and Wu Yuanheng?

Oh, this is really a mountain that doesn't turn around, and a narrow road meets!

Xiao Yunhe also smiled mysteriously at Wu Yuanheng: "I understand what you mean!"

Back at the East Palace, the night was already deep. Xiao Yunhe asked Wu Yuanheng and Xue Cuncheng to go to rest separately, and then found Dugu Fan.

In the bedroom, it was just the two of them.

Xiao Yunhe played with a jade dragon head finger in his hand, and said to Dugu Fan: "Haven't you always wanted to ask me for this thing?"

Dugu Fan said coldly: "You are going to be the emperor, what else do I have to do? Originally, this is what Beiyike left to his descendants." If you become the emperor, these things will fall into place. ”

"You're a real person. Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "Now, I'm going to use the things in the Emperor's Treasure Vault." The treasury was frighteningly empty, and the military salaries were not paid. The 20,000-strong army has no salary, and Daqi is about to end. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Leave it to me. Dugu Fan said, "If you can trust me." ”

"Well, take it. Xiao Yunhe handed the class finger to Dugu Fan and said, "In the hall of the Zhongnan Ancient Road, on the chart of the sun, moon, stars, and rivers, if you press eleven orange and yellow buttons in a row, a keyhole will come out. Then, use this dragon jade class finger to put it in, and you can open the secret passage behind the star map. In the field, it is the place where the treasure house of the Emperor is stored. ”

Dugu Fan took the class finger and looked at it in detail for a long time, and said: "No wonder for so many years, no one has discovered where the real Emperor Treasure House is. It turns out that you didn't transfer it, but hid it in the Zhongnan Ancient Road? ”

Xiao Yunhe said: "The thirteen iron guards have all been to the Zhongnan Ancient Road, and they are my most trustworthy people. You bring them with you. Song Liangchen and Gao Gu don't need it. You take the other eleven people, enter through the Lingyan Pavilion, and fetch me eight boxes of gold. ”

Dugu Fan was puzzled: "Eight boxes of gold? You actually know so well about the Emperor's Treasure House? How do you know that the gold is packed in boxes instead of scattered among them? Moreover, is eight boxes of gold enough for you? How do you know how much gold is in a box of gold?"

Xiao Yunhe laughed: "I have already said it, Emperor Taizong entrusted me with a dream and told me all these things in detail." You still don't believe it. After opening the secret passage, there will be a triple door. The first door enters, inside are some jewelry and toys prepared by the emperor for the women, and in the second door, there are a large number of copper coins, silver and some jade treasures. We don't need to touch those things for the time being. In the third door, there is gold, all in chests. You count eight boxes for me and take them out. Altogether it is ...... 40,000 taels of gold!"

"Forty thousand taels ......" Dugu Fan couldn't help but take a breath: These eight boxes are not all! It's really a rich country!

"You trust me so much?" Dugu Fan said provocatively, "Aren't you afraid that I will kill those eleven people and fly away with the treasure?" You must know that no matter who gets such a huge wealth, they can compete with a country. ”

"You won't. Xiao Yunhe smiled. "Nonsense is needless to say. While it's dark, go and get to work. Enter from Lingyan Pavilion. Eight chests of gold, unusually heavy. You have to bring your tools and try your best to bring them to me as soon as possible. At this time tomorrow, I will personally wait for you at the Lingyan Pavilion. ”

Dugu Fan was silent. He turned around and walked out without a word.

Xiao Yunhe exhaled softly, and said secretly: Forty thousand taels of gold, which is worth nearly 400,000 yuan at the current market price...... In addition to paying the salaries of the 200,000-strong army. There can still be a little surplus to fill the bottomed out treasury. However, this is only a stopgap measure, and we can't just sit on this treasure trove. Besides...... With such a huge amount of wealth, it can't all be invested in the market at once. Otherwise, Daqi's economy will not be able to withstand the shock and face chaos and collapse. The best way to do this is to use this wealth to trade with strangers...... Well. The Uighur horses are a good choice! It seems that except for the flying dragon cavalry of the Jianchuan army and the ground cavalry of the Shence army, the cavalry of other troops, including the army of Ma Sui, is not very well organized......

Xiao Yunhe pondered alone as he walked towards the bedroom. It's been a busy day. I feel really tired. Back in the room, Xiao Yunhe habitually called: "Sophie." Fetch water to wash your feet. Just after shouting, I came back to my senses, it turned out that Sophie had gone to the Eastern Capital two days ago, accompanied by several guards. The remains of my father and brother have been found. Thinking of this, Xiao Yunhe felt a little guilty. Sophie has been following her for several years, and she has been serving with all her heart and soul without complaint. But she only had such a little wish, and she never had a chance to help her achieve it. It wasn't until today, after a few years, that he entered the East Palace to supervise the country, and he issued an order to let the officials of the Eastern Capital help Su Feier find the remains of her father and brother.

"I hope she can get her wish!" Xiao Yunhe muttered to himself, fell onto the couch, and thought to himself: What should I call my son? When the child reaches the age of 100 days, it is time to bring the ink clothes to the national capital...... and Wu Yuelin, who is about to give birth! I, who am a husband and a father, have not been able to stay with them......

In the early morning of the second day, Xiao Yunhe got up early.

This was the first time he officially presided over the court meeting after he was in charge of the country. Therefore, I also deliberately ordered my clothes. Wide-sleeved yellow gown, white socks and sand leather boots, and a jade belt. Slightly different from the emperor's costume, it is the ground decoration on the yellow robe and the hat on the head. The emperor was a crown of twelve curtain beads in the last dynasty, and he was the crown of the three Liang Jinxian. After freshening up and dressing up, he stood in front of the bronze mirror and examined it himself, and he was quite satisfied. Outside the door, Song Liangchen was already waiting with a team of flying dragon riders and escorting the Jinluo car. After breakfast, the group headed towards Taiji Palace.

The big drum on the bell and drum tower struck a pass, and the civil and military officials came out of the left and right courts, lined up in two columns and walked up to the dragon tail road, and went straight to the Taiji Palace. Originally, in the past few decades, the emperors of Daqi have basically handled court affairs in Daming Palace. But now that the old man has retired to live in the Daming Palace, Xiao Yunhe changed the location of the Shang Dynasty to the Taiji Hall of the Taiji Palace in order to take care of his affection. In fact, Xiao Yunhe is more familiar with Taiji Palace, and he also has some nostalgic feelings.

The Jinluo car came to a stop in front of Longwei Road. Song Liangchen handed over the chair ladder to serve the car from the side, and Xiao Yunhe stepped out of the car. The soldiers of the Shence Army beside Longwei Road have already changed. are all those who followed him and Li Sheng to capture the national capital back then, and they can be regarded as close confidants. These soldiers were also radiant and in good spirits.

Xiao Yunhe walked up along the Dragon Tail Road. In the Taiji Palace, hundreds of civil and military officials are already waiting. When Xiao Yunhe stepped into the gate of Taiji Palace, all the courtiers bowed down to the north and shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live the crown prince, long live, thousand years old!"

Xiao Yunhe walked through these people with his feet raised. One-person walkway. Everyone knelt down to greet him, and he didn't know how many times he had experienced such a thing. But this time, it seems to have a special feeling.

Walking to the front of the Jinluan Palace, Xiao Yunhe turned around and said, "Everyone, you are flat!"

"Prince Xie!" all the ministers stood up.

Since he has not yet ascended the throne, he is just a prisoner. Xiao Yunhe couldn't sit on that dragon chair yet, and only stood in front of the Jinluan Hall to preside over the court meeting, very close to the ministers. Under the left hand, there is a group of Wenchen such as Lu Zhen, and under the right hand, there is a group of military generals such as Ma Sui. Today is the first time that the crown prince has been in court since he was in charge of the country. The crowd also came neatly, about 200 people.

Xiao Yunhe looked at these people, and secretly thought in his heart: important members of the three provinces and six departments and important generals. There are more than 200 people, and how many of them are procurators and foreign officials? It seems that it is imperative to streamline the central organs of Daqi. Now, the official system is too chaotic, and he is crowned a king and a marquis at every turn. The officials who have made it a little worthless. Moreover, a large number of people does not necessarily lead to good deeds. Passing the buck to each other and avoiding laziness and slackness will only emerge one after another. Without the vitality and efficiency of the imperial court, a country has little future to speak of.

I pondered for a while. Xiao Yunhe put his mind back to the present. said: "His Majesty the Emperor is in poor health, and ordered to let ...... I am a member of the Board of Governors. If you have any questions, please come early. "This situation is really too familiar. Xiao Yunhe almost unconsciously used the self-title of me.

In the past few days, there have been a lot of things in the palace. Before, the emperor sat in the court. The crown prince and the prime ministers. Now that the emperor is gone, Xiao Yunhe has more things to deal with directly. All governments, hospitals, Taiwan, and ya. reported all the big and small things, and there were all kinds of them, and there were really not a few.

Among them, the most eye-catching is naturally the detention of Prime Minister Pei Yanling by the Imperial Historical Observatory to investigate the case of embezzlement of the national treasury. When Li Jingluo handed over the fold, it caused quite a stir in the DPRK and China. Pei Yanling's personality is actually well known to everyone. Greedy but not wise, bullying and humiliating, and having a very bad reputation in the DPRK. is such a person, the old man of the emperor actually believes in him and entrusts him with important tasks. Moreover, Pei Yanling is good at communicating, and there are many cronies in the DPRK. Because Xiao Yunhe found that when Li Jingluo submitted the matter, many courtiers showed horror.

Xiao Yunhe carefully read the twists and turns, and said loudly: "What a bold Pei Yanling, when the country is in trouble, he doesn't even think about serving the country and steals the national treasury! Such a treacherous and vicious person must be thoroughly investigated and dealt with strictly! Li Jingluo, even if you let go of your hands and feet, who dares to stop you, and Pei Yanling will be guilty of the same crime, and he will not be spared!"

"Yes!" Li Jingluo promised in a deep voice, full of confidence.

Above the court, it became quiet. Everyone secretly said in their hearts: This newly appointed prince is really ruthless. From the beginning, the prime minister will be stabbed. In this world, what else does he dare not do?

Lu Yi remained silent and watched coldly from the sidelines. Xiao Yunhe had also noticed him a long time ago, and said deliberately: "Lu Zhen, Pei Yanling is an important member of the cabinet and is the prime minister, and if you want to handle his case, you must have someone from the cabinet to take the lead." Then, it will be up to you to preside over Pei Yanling's case. ”

Lu Zhen was slightly stunned, then came out of the class and said, "The minister obeys the order." ”

Xiao Yunhe smiled at Lu Zhen and motioned for him to stand back in the train. I secretly said in my heart: I have heard for a long time that Lu Zhen opposes the emperor's reuse of Pei Yanling, and I arrange it like this, which can be regarded as fulfilling your wish, right? Lu Zhen, I have the heart to value you as a talent, and I hope you will change your mind as soon as possible.

A bunch of large and small affairs were almost handled, Xiao Yunhe glanced at Li Sheng, Ma Sui and the others, and motioned for them to start today's major drama.

Li Sheng and Ma Sui stood up with understanding and told the situation of the army's lack of food in front of the Manchu ministers. Sure enough, it caused quite a commotion. The imperial court Taicang was short of food, which was a big disaster. Food rations for 200,000 people are a big problem!

Xiao Yunhe said: "Everyone. The 200,000-strong army defended the capital against foreign enemies, but now there is no food to eat. This is a serious crisis for the whole country. Let's discuss, what is the way to solve the current crisis?"

For a while, the originally noisy court meeting suddenly quieted down. More than 200 people were quiet, and no one dared to speak.

Xiao Yunhe secretly sneered in his heart: "Old man, this is the minister you left to me! Everyone seems to be full of talent, but when it is time to deal with the problem, no one dares to stand up and speak.

After a while, Lu Zhen stood up and said, "Lord Prince, the minister has a way." For this occasion, I have no choice but to open the mouth of the imperial court and borrow grain from the royal relatives!"

Xiao Yunhe clearly saw that Lu Zhen's eyes were quite provocative. Obviously, Lu Zhen is definitely not the only person who thinks of this. However, the only one who dared to speak out first was Lu Zhen. Because everyone knows that if anyone comes up with such an idea, it is equivalent to being hostile to the entire royal family in the Guannai. Of course, no one wants to do such a big thing.

Xiao Yunhe secretly said in his heart: Lu Zhen is really an alternative person who dares to say and do. But are you provoking me? Think I'm afraid to do that, right?

"Lu Zhen's thoughts coincide with mine. When Xiao Yunhe said this, Lu Zhen's eyes widened significantly, and his face was full of astonishment.

As soon as Xiao Yunhe said this, there was really an uproar in the hall.

Seeing the panicked appearance of the courtiers of the Manchu Dynasty, Xiao Yunhe couldn't help but feel a little annoyed in his heart: You can't make plans, you can do it, everyone can do it. It seems that this imperial court is really going to change blood and strictly rectify the atmosphere! These mediocre officials are now based on the same principle: No fault is meritorious. This kind of inaction officialdom is an important reason for the decline of a country!

When Li Sheng and the others saw this situation, they were naturally annoyed in their hearts. The four of them gave each other a look and stood up together. The four generalissimos shouted in unison: "Your Excellency is wise! We also agree with this policy!"

The roar of the four fierce and tough men suddenly quieted down a lot in the court. Many people bowed their heads, perhaps out of fear, perhaps out of shame.

Xiao Yunhe glanced at the hall with a slight cold gaze and said, "Everyone, do you have any different opinions?"

Some people in the court shook their heads and exchanged glances, and it seemed that many people had something to say. But no one stood up to speak.

Xiao Yunhe snorted coldly and said, "Since you don't have any other opinions, then this matter will be done." The military situation is urgent, and there is no room for delay. I am personally responsible for arranging the specific implementation plan. Ma Sui, Li Sheng, Chu Yan, and Li Huaiguang, after the four of you return to the barracks, you must try your best to appease the soldiers so that they don't have to worry about military salaries, food and grass. Today's court meeting is over. You all go back to your posts and do your part. ”

The civil and military officials all withdrew from the Taiji Palace. Only Lu Yi remained there.

Xiao Yunhe glanced at Lu Zhen, stepped forward, and said to him, "Why hasn't Mr. Lu retreated from the court?"

Lu Zhen raised his eyes and glanced at Xiao Yunhe, and arched his hand and said, "My lord...... Regarding the matter of requisitioning grain, please do not be reckless and righteous. ”

"Oh?" Xiao Yunhe felt a little interesting now, "Wasn't it exactly what you proposed just now, to borrow grain from the royal family?"