Lin Wanyi guessed correctly, at this time in the capital, something did happen.

The famine in Yanbei was so serious that the emperor didn't find out until the refugees were about to flock to the capital.

He was furious.

"Three years, three whole years, where did the disaster relief money I ordered your household department to allocate go!"

Ji Chengfeng, the new secretary of the household department, immediately knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, in the three months since the minister took office, he has been sorting out the relevant information of the household department over the years, and the details of the three-year appropriation have been sorted out, and at first glance there is no problem with these. ”

The emperor was so angry that his face turned ugly, "What does it mean that there is no problem at first glance?" Is there a problem then, Ji Chengfeng, if you can't speak clearly, it's okay if this household secretary doesn't do it! ”

"Your Majesty, it's the feedback from the local officials, and there is no problem." Ji Chengfeng was neither humble nor arrogant, raised his head, his eyes swept over the Seven Princes, and the Seven Princes suddenly chuckled in their hearts!

The emperor narrowed his eyes, and he said coldly: "You mean, those officials below have no fear to conceal this batch of disaster silver?" How is it possible, isn't Chen Ping, the previous head of the household, already ...... the Fa"

The emperor said this, and immediately paused.

Because he remembered that every year the imperial court allocated early drought silver to various places in the spring, and when it was distributed in the first three years, it was Chen Ping, the former head of the household department, and Chen Ping had always stood on the side of Lao Qi.

The emperor's sharp eyes swept towards the Seventh Prince.

The Seventh Prince's face had changed, and he wanted to say some excuses to make up for it, but he heard the Nine Emperors next to him, Yin Yang and Strange Voice: "Although Chen Ping has fallen, they still have bigger trees to rely on, so they naturally have nothing to fear." ”

The Seventh Prince glared at him, "Lao Jiu, what do you mean by this?" ”

The Nine Emperor Princes smiled and said, "I'm not interesting, Seventh Brother doesn't want to sit down." ”

"You!"

"Alright, alright!" The emperor had a little headache, at this time, Zhao Fuan whispered something in his ear, and he was even less in the mood to face the courtiers, and waved his hand and said: "Today's matter is discussed here, and Ji Chengfeng, as far as this year's disaster relief is concerned, you come up with a charter as soon as possible." ”

"Yes."

"Congratulations to Your Majesty."

When the emperor eagerly returned to the imperial study, he had changed into a red and black flying fish costume and was already waiting there respectfully.

The emperor hurriedly said: "Banquet speech, you went to Yanbei, did you find anything?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, Chen Ping, the former secretary of the household department, will deduct fifty percent of the disaster silver every time, and the remaining five components will be sent to the provinces, and then fifty percent will be deducted, and then deducted again...... Generally, when it reaches the hands of the victims, there is only a bowl of porridge left. ”

"Bold! Chen Ping is so bold! I was punished too lightly before! ”

"Your Majesty is angry."

The emperor sat back on the dragon chair, he frowned fiercely, "Go and allocate the silver taels confiscated from Chen Ping's mansion to the household department, and let Ji Chengfeng be in charge of this disaster relief." No, no, there is not so much money in Chen Ping's mansion! ”

At this point, the banquet was half-downed, and he was silent.

The emperor raised his head and looked at the banquet, he understood that Chen Ping must have given a lot of silver to Lao Qi in his honor.

And the old seven...... He had already punished him before, anyway, this time the matter can be pushed to that Chen Ping!

It's really not good, and there are those corrupt officials below.

It's just that those people have to be asked not to bite out the old seven!

The emperor was silent for a moment before continuing: "That's it, if the silver is not enough, then let Ji Chengfeng think of more ways." In any case, we must first reassure the victims. ”

"Yes, I obey."

The emperor rubbed his eyebrows, his eyelids raised slightly, looking at the banquet speech or the appearance of a slight bow, he suddenly slowed down and calmed his tone, "Banquet speech, let you keep running, how about it, this year in Rongcheng, are you still comfortable?" ”

The banquet said: "The ministers have never cared about what the New Year is not over, and the ministers live in the Rongcheng Palace, and they are also very wary of the ministers." ”

The emperor was a little disappointed, "Then you have been staying for so long and nothing has been investigated?" ”

"No, Your Majesty, the minister still found out something."

When the emperor heard this, his eyes lit up, and he asked very nervously: "What's the matter, that Lijue really stationed troops privately?" ”

"No, but inside and outside Rongcheng, the atmosphere is excellent, and Rongcheng is quite rich and rich. Therefore, even if they don't have their own troops now, some of them have money, and if they want to garrison troops in the future, it will be a matter of speed! ”

If they all tell lies, the emperor, who is suspicious by nature, will definitely not believe it.

The truth cannot be told to the emperor.

Only in this way will the emperor believe the half-truth.

Moreover, the banquet also knew that the emperor had always been afraid of the Rongcheng Palace, so he had to say something that made the emperor jealous.

The ability to garrison troops without permission is one of the most convincing reasons for the emperor!

Sure enough, when the emperor heard this, his brows furrowed, and he muttered: "I didn't expect that Rongcheng would be so rich, if only they could donate some silver to support Yanbei!" ”

The banquet half-lowered his eyes, blocking the thick disdain in his eyes.

I'd rather let someone else give out the money, and I can't bear to criticize the Seventh Prince, this Your Majesty is really a 'good father'!

On the surface, the banquet said: "Your Majesty, this matter is a little difficult, but the minister will try his best to find a way to facilitate this matter." ”

After hearing this, the emperor was finally satisfied, and he smiled kindly, "By the way, your marriage with the lord of Nagulun should also be prepared, after all, there are only a few months left." When the drought is over, you can concentrate on preparing for your wedding. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Okay, you go to that Ji Chengfeng and keep an eye on him to do this well, this year's disaster relief, there can be no more problems."

"Yes."

When the banquet was withdrawn, he happened to see the Nine Emperor Princes coming, and a sneering smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Seeing that the Seven Princes had broken their halberds, the Nine Princes couldn't wait, and planned to make a profit from this disaster relief incident?

These two sons, one is more greedy than the other, and the other is more stupid than the other, but they are really the eldest of the one!

The banquet left the palace, and he did not rush to find Ji Chengfeng, but first asked people to make an appointment to go to the teahouse.

When Li Cang saw the banquet, he was immediately very unhappy, after all, this person was able to follow his family back to Rongcheng for the New Year, but he was left alone in the capital!

He said angrily: "What is the matter with the governor of Yandu looking for me? Shouldn't you show off with me, Rongcheng is very interesting for the New Year, right? ”

The banquet was as good as a stream, "It is indeed very interesting." ”

Licang was almost angry and crooked.

The banquet suddenly said: "I have to be busy with the disaster silver case these days, more and more victims have been affected recently, near the capital, counting the time, Wan Wan and they are coming, so as not to be hit by the victims on the road, you take people out to meet them." ”

"Ahh Are they coming back? Thanks a lot! ”

After hearing this, Li Cang turned around and walked to greet his sister.

Yan Ci looked at his speedy appearance, and there was a burst of envy in his heart, but he knew that even if he was about to marry Wan Wan, at this time, it was still not suitable to pick up Wan Wan.

But I can't rest assured, think about it, Licang is the most suitable candidate.

It's just that Licang gathered people here and was about to go out to greet his family, but he was stopped by the guard officer guarding the city gate.