Liu Zhe said in a deep voice:
"Comrades, I have something to say."
The voices of the officials discussing at the banquet gradually weakened and became quiet. They all looked at Liu Zhe, wanting to hear what Liu Zhe had to say.
Many people looked at him with respect.
After all, Liu Zhe was a veteran of the Three Dynasties. He devoted himself to the Great Xia and was a loyal official in the court. He had been an official for decades and had many disciples in the court.
"I am very old..." Liu Zhe, with white eyebrows and white beard, looked charitable and sighed:
"In a few years, I will retire and return to my hometown..."
Many ministers immediately responded with respect, saying that Mr. Liu should be strong and healthy, and the court cannot lack Mr. Liu.
Liu Zhe just shook his head and smiled, then continued:
“Daxia is currently at war, and all of my colleagues must know that Daxia is very likely to face attacks from three or even four sides in the coming year, putting it at a disadvantage.
My official, Liu Zhe, was born in Daxia and grew up in Daxia. He was trusted by the emperor and received a salary from the court. Now he is an official and writes orders.
Over the years, I have seen that Daxia has gone through many ups and downs, and is now in a weak state. I feel sad in my heart, and I often sigh and lament at night.
Today, I am analyzing the current situation in Daxia with my colleagues, and it is unavoidable to feel worried. Therefore, today I decided to donate the remaining salary and money accumulated over the past decades to the national treasury to help the war effort!
May Daxia look down upon us, and may we prosper! "
After Liu Zhe finished speaking eloquently, the courtiers were slightly startled, feeling deeply that Liu Zhe cared about the country and the people and was willing to donate so much money.
You must know that Liu Zhe's salary for decades, even if it is not all, is just some of the remaining savings, it must be an extremely large amount.
Zhao Wujiang raised his eyebrows and saluted Liu Zhe with a glass of wine. The Minister of the Ministry of Industry next to him was excited, and the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu had already understood.
"Master Liu's move is an act of great justice and loyalty!
I think back on these years, I have gone through ups and downs with Daxia and been blessed by Daxia. Now Daxia is in crisis and precarious. This time, I want to stand in front of Daxia and protect Daxia!
My age and family ties prevent me from entering the battlefield, but I can still do my best to donate half of my family's wealth to Daxia's border defense! "
Dugu Yihe also stood up and spoke impassionedly.
Lin Ruhai, the Minister of Civil Service, also waved his hand and made an impassioned donation of an astonishing amount of money, saying that he would contribute to the country.
Many veterans in the court heard this, and their hearts became more and more agitated, so some people began to follow this move and offered to contribute money and effort.
Suddenly, there was a rush of blood in the banquet, and even the civil servants with weak hands wanted to ride their horses to the battlefield to drive away the enemy troops.
Zhao Wujiang donated a lot of money in the name of himself and Wuya Pavilion.
The Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue realized this as soon as Liu Zhe finished speaking. He immediately took out the small notebook he carried with him and began to record the officials' heroic words and feats. Of course, more importantly, the details of the donations.
As he recorded it, his heart surged. After Zhao Wujiang asked that sentence, he realized that this might be the work of Zhao Wujiang, Dugu Yihe and others.
The fact was just as he had guessed, it was indeed Zhao Wujiang who had discussions with Liu Zhe and others.
As early as after he resigned from the court, Zhao Wujiang discussed with Liu Zhe, Dugu, He and Lin Ruhai. Although Huolei is fierce and beneficial to war, Huolei is a money-hungry man. A battle is like throwing money at it.
The treasury is still full now, but it will definitely be tight once all-out war breaks out next spring.
So now we need to prepare for a rainy day, fill up the treasury in advance, or use other methods to reinforce the war.
For example, let the officials send some of their own soldiers and guards to form an army.
For example, contribute your own efforts to recruit and find strategic resources yourself, such as collecting stone resin yourself, or materials needed for gunpowder, etc.
