There was silence in Yuxi Palace——
Zhou Qing's sudden attack was beyond everyone's understanding and within their expectations.
Wang Yuanzhong's face was full of anger, and he nodded repeatedly: "Master Zhou, just say that I am the one behind the scenes, and punish me!"
"Hmph," Zhou Qing snorted coldly: "That's natural, lax teaching and lazy teachers. Now that Qu Yi dares to be so arrogant and illegal, I'm afraid it has something to do with you as a master!"
Wang Yuanzhong suppressed his anger and said: "Master Zhou, don't forget that Qu Yi is not only my student, Wang Yuanzhong, but also a minister of Da Qian, an official appointed by the cabinet, and a subject of the Holy Emperor. If you want to talk about this backstage , I’m afraid I really can’t afford it myself!”
As soon as these words came out, many people's faces changed slightly. Gao He's face instantly darkened, and his tone was slightly cold: "I just said, what we want to discuss today is just about money and food, don't talk about it, let alone Don’t blame the Holy Spirit!”
Liang Jingyi also said: "Zi Yi! Don't bring up old things again!"
After Zhou Qing heard Liang Jingyi's words, he withdrew his gaze. After all, Liang Jingyi was his mentor, and only Liang Jingyi could control him.
Gao He continued: "I reiterate once again, as ministers, we must do our duty well, share the worries of the king and father, and do not hurt the harmony in this court discussion."
Baili Changkong sat in his seat without saying a word. Liang Jing looked at him several times, but still made no move.
Assistant Prime Minister He Lanyi said: "I just mentioned that the Ministry of Industry is building palaces and arrays for the palace. I wonder if part of this money can be saved for disaster relief and recruiting troops."
Saying that, He Lanyi looked at Zhao Chengxiang.
Zhao Chengxiang raised his eyebrows, then cupped his hands and said: "I am stupid, I would like to ask all the prime ministers to show me."
No one dared to answer these words, not even Wang Yuanzhong said a word at this moment. The hall was eerily quiet, as if time had been suspended.
"Boom——"
A crisp bell rang, and then, figures began to appear on the throne in the middle.
All the ministers in the hall hurriedly turned around, bowed their hands and saluted, saying respectfully: "Your Majesty!"
Ye Ling bowed, but secretly raised his head and looked at the throne. But I saw that it was the projection of a human figure. A middle-aged man wearing a black royal robe, whose appearance could not be clearly seen, was sitting on it and said: "My dear friends!"
After saying this, everyone stood up straight again, but Baili Changkong and Liang Jingyi were also standing on the left and right and did not sit down.
Ye Ling knew that the person in front of him was the current emperor of the Daqian Dynasty, Baili Longteng!
There are rumors that Baili Longteng is about to end his life, so he devotes himself to practicing hard to improve his realm, extend his life and pursue the great path. Therefore, he has not directly participated in government affairs for decades, and all dynasty affairs are left to the prince and the cabinet.
Baili Longteng glanced around briefly, and then his eyes fell on Ye Ling.
The moment he was targeted, Ye Ling felt an invisible coercion lingering around him. Even an ordinary look could make people so fearful. This may be the majesty of a dynasty emperor.
"The court meeting today was really lively," Baili Longteng smiled slightly: "No one even informed me about the addition of people."
As soon as these words came out, Baili Changkong and Wang Wenjin hurriedly knelt down on the ground. Wang Wenjin said: "Your Majesty, this person is the head of my household department. Because there are too many accounts to be sent, I ordered him to serve around me and investigate. Fill in the gaps.”
Baili Changkong hurriedly said: "The child didn't ask the father for instructions, so I still ask the father to punish me."
"What are you guilty of?" Baili Longteng still smiled: "The affairs of the imperial court are complicated, and it is really difficult for you to handle them by yourself. Who else needs an assistant? Let them all come in quickly, so that I can see this Yu Xi Can the palace accommodate it?"
As soon as the words fell, everyone hurriedly knelt down, except Ye Ling who still stood and looked at Baili Longteng.
Baili Longteng looked at Ye Ling and asked, "They are all kneeling to me, why don't you kneel?"
Ye Ling was neither humble nor arrogant. He cupped his hands and said, "I don't know why I have to kneel down."
As soon as these words came out, Wang Wenjin's face turned pale, and he quickly turned back to pull Ye Ling's trousers, asking him to kneel down and apologize.
Baili Changkong hurriedly defended Ye Ling: "Father, this Ye Ling has just taken up an official position and doesn't know much about the rules of the court. Please be magnanimous and don't blame him!"
"Ye Ling?" Baili Longteng sounded slightly surprised and waved his hand again: "You all get up. Ye Ling is right. You have been in the court for a long time and are used to kneeling. And you, when have I not You are so magnanimous that you would argue with a child?”
Baili Changkong hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, my son made a mistake, please punish me father."
"That's all," Baili Longteng waited until they all stood up, then continued: "I know what you just said. I also listened. The Ministry of Industry has reserved part of the money for me to build the palace and the magic circle. If it is used for Recruiting troops and providing disaster relief are perfect. Now that the borders are uneasy and the people are suffering, I am naturally worried. If I could save the people of the world, why would I pursue my own selfish interests? Just give this money to the Ministry of Household Affairs for use."
Afterwards, Baili Longteng sighed again and said: "It's just that the place where I live is a little worse and the progress of my practice is slower. This way I can entrust this country and country to future generations as soon as possible. There is no need to allocate special funds to the palace. It’s time to build the palace pavilion and the magic circle.”
"Why did Your Majesty say this?" Liang Jingyi quickly replied: "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and God loves you. He will soon achieve the supreme road. We, the ministers, must share your father's worries. This recruitment of troops and disaster relief Although it is important, it is not as important as the cultivation of the Holy One. Daqian cannot do without the Holy One, and we cannot live without the Holy One!"
Gao He also quickly smiled and said: "The Holy One is in harmony with the Tao. The completion of this magic circle will definitely get twice the result with half the effort and go one step further. By then, my career will be at its peak. We still want to follow the Holy One and expand our territory to the fairy world." Woolen cloth!"
The two of them sang together, which made Baili Longteng's expression relax a little, and he asked Liang Jing: "Mr. Liang Ge, if my money is not used, what about the disaster relief and soldier recruitment?"
Liang Jingyi turned to look at Baili Changkong and said: "This matter has always been handled by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Wang in collaboration with the Ministry of Household Affairs, so they are most familiar with the situation. The old minister thought that the Holy One could listen to their opinions first. "
"Oh?" Baili Longteng turned his face, glanced at Baili Changkong, then turned his gaze on Wang Yuanzhong, and said: "I have heard the method of Mr. Wangge. In my opinion, this is the relationship between the prince and Wang Yuanzhong. The Ministry of Household Affairs has come up with a solution that is really painstaking!"
Both Baili Changkong and Wang Yuanzhong looked ugly. Wang Yuanzhong cupped his hands and said, "This is an old minister who is incompetent and cannot take care of your father's worries. Please punish me."
"Don't always talk about punishment!" Baili Longteng's tone became slightly more serious and said, "If punishment can bring money and food, I will be the first to punish myself severely!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Wenjin cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Ye Ling, the head of the Household Department that I brought here today, has a solution that may solve this urgent need!"
"Oh?" When Baili Longteng heard this, he looked at Ye Ling: "So you didn't just come in to listen, so you should tell me quickly and stop worrying me for a few days!"
Ye Ling then said: "Your Majesty, I believe that disaster relief and recruiting troops may be able to achieve both harms at the same time. By recruiting troops and horses in the disaster-stricken areas of Luzhou, after the victims join the army, not only will they be able to eat well and not starve to death, but they will also be able to recruit soldiers and horses. The money can also support the family and the children. In this way, using tax instead of relief can save a lot of expenses and solve the dilemma!"
As soon as these words came out, both Baili Changkong and Wang Yuanzhong looked sideways at Wang Wenjin, feeling a little strange in their hearts. After all, these methods brought by Wang Wenjin were not discussed with them.
Upon hearing this, Baili Longteng turned to look at Liang Jingyi: "What does Liang Ge think of this method?"
Liang Jing said: "This matter has been discussed with me before. If we implement it in this way, the existing money and food of the court will be enough to cope with it. Once this year's tax revenue arrives, we will be able to continue to pay for the court and the army. This difficulty will be over. It’s past!”
When Liang Jingyi said, "You discussed this with me first," Baili Changkong turned to look at Wang Wenjin with surprise on his face.
But Wang Wenjin shook his head at him, indicating how he could have discussed it with Liang Jingyi in advance.
"The future generations are to be feared," Baili Longteng smiled upon hearing this: "The future generations are to be feared! Look, the matter that left you veterans helpless was solved by a young man in just a few words. Otherwise, this country will be left to future generations to worry about. , If I don’t leave it to future generations, I’m afraid they won’t agree either!”
As soon as these words came out, Baili Changkong lowered his head and his eyes dimmed. These words were clearly meant for him, the prince.
"Ye Ling!"
"I'm here!"
Baili Longteng looked at Mr. Liang Ge as if he was asking, and said, "I remember that there seems to be a vacancy for the Minister of Household Affairs?"
Liang Jing nodded and said slowly: "The position of left minister of household affairs has been vacant. Right minister Qu Yi recently committed a serious crime and has been dismissed. Now the position of minister of household affairs is vacant."
"Okay," Baili Longteng said to Ye Ling: "In that case, I will promote you to the right minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs to help Wang Wenjin in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs. You will also be responsible for the disaster relief in Luzhou and the recruitment of troops in Liangzhou."
"I obey the decree and thank you Lord for your kindness!"
Baili Longteng said to Wang Wenjin again: "The way you solved the problem of rationing for the entire army was very much to my liking, and I recommend Ye Ling for his meritorious service. I have appointed you and Ye Ling as political advisors, and will join the cabinet to participate in court discussions from now on!"
"I obey the decree and thank you for your kindness!"
There was no one else in the previous cabinet except the Grand Master, the four prime ministers, Chen Changying, the Minister of War, and Jia Chengdao, the Minister of Personnel.
Zhao Chengxiang and Wang Wenjin held an impromptu meeting because of the current lack of money and food. But now, Wang Wenjin took advantage of the court's crisis and recommended Ye Ling to join the court, which surprised everyone present.
Baili Longteng smiled and said: "After these three things are done, my heart is half relieved."
As he spoke, his tone suddenly dropped: "But there is still half that I am still hanging on, and that is Qu Yi, the culprit who caused the imperial court's crisis!"
As soon as these words came out, many people were shocked, each thinking about Baili Longteng's words.
Baili Longteng sighed softly: "Everyone is guilty, but I am the only one to blame. It was because I was ignorant of people and misappointed the ministers, which made the government more difficult and the people homeless. I am ashamed of the country and the country. The world!"
Everyone quickly fell to their knees: "I am guilty!"
Liang Jingyi said: "Your Majesty, please don't think so. This is all because I failed to understand clearly beforehand and appointed people who can't be used. Your Majesty, please don't blame yourself for this. On behalf of all the ministers in the cabinet, I apologize to Your Majesty!" "
Baili Longteng looked at Baili Changkong: "Prince, was this Qu Yi recommended by you in the first place?"
Baili Changkong nodded: "It was recommended by my son."
"I heard that the current Minister of Justice was also recommended by you?"
"Father, the Holy Ming."
"In this case, let the Minister of Justice review the case. We must get to the bottom of the matter and we will never tolerate it!"
Baili Changkong's arms were trembling a little, and he gritted his teeth and said, "My son...accept the order!"
