Chu Yanwu's face was ashen and he could not say anything, and most of the ministers also lowered their heads in silence.
Putting aside the fact that the poorer the court is, the less it can show off its wealth, who is willing to spread wealth for no reason?
No one dared to respond to his words. Xiao Chen was not polite and asked directly: "Why don't you say anything?"
"Now that the atmosphere is coming fiercely, I am passionate about caring for the country and the people. Do you want to sit back and enjoy the results?"
Xiao Chen crossed his arms, his words somewhat threatening and coercive.
Chu Yanwu clenched his fists, filled with hatred in his heart: "This Xiao Chen is quite courageous. Isn't he trying to force someone without knowing it?"
Who can't tell what he's thinking?
Talking about money in front of everyone, if the money is not paid, Xiao Chen will have reason to refuse to send troops.
If you pay, who is willing to pay? How to explain it?
In recent years, there have been constant natural disasters, and disasters have emerged one after another in various places. The common people have taken one step to get warm and ten steps to feed themselves. How do they get money?
Step by step, it was all Xiao Chen's routines and calculations.
Chu Yanwu glared at Jin Guangyao. This kid always knew how to read people's words, but he was used as a tool again.
Although he didn't want to offend Xiao Chen, his arm couldn't twist his thigh. The other party was the emperor!
He could only stand up and say more carefully: "General Xiao, it's not that we are unwilling to pay, the main reason is that you also know the current situation."
"In recent years, the harvest has not been good. The emperor takes what is taken from the people and uses it for the people. The people's lives are not good, not to mention us, the court officials who serve the people?"
With the emergence of the leader, those stingy and stingy people came forward one after another with love to make excuses.
"Yes, General Xiao, although we are worried about the country and the people, we are powerless."
"My lords, you have hundreds of people to support in your family, and your monthly salary is almost enough to cover your expenses. How can you have any extra money to contribute?"
Another person pretended to sigh: "It is the duty of an official to serve the imperial court. If we really can't raise the money, our hospital will sell the jade and porcelain vases we sell to help General Xiao!"
This is really nice to say...
At this time, both humans and ghosts were showing off, and Chu Yanwu did not express his position for a long time.
Silence is his best attitude.
How could the money that was earned with so much hard work be given away so easily?
When the treasury has no money, he naturally has to learn to pretend to be poor. Otherwise, how can he explain the abundant internal funds?
Could it be that the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty knew that he was exploiting the people, and that Chen Jin's dirty deeds were all under his will?
Xiao Chen felt a little scratched in his heart. He was indeed an old fox in the officialdom, and everyone was so shrewd.
Even if they are forced to this point, they cannot relax even half a cent of their opponents' spare money.
Just when the situation seemed to be getting a little out of hand, a refreshing voice suddenly came out.
Zhang Dongyang took a step forward calmly: "What an adult said just now is right. Now that the military situation is critical and the country is in trouble, we, the onlookers, cannot stand idly by."
"Thanks to the divine grace in these years, the families of various officials have been rewarded with some gold, silver and jewelry."
"I also ask for your majesty's permission to sell all these treasures to subsidize military supplies."
"Of course, Mochen will also lead by example!"
The things awarded by the emperor are, on the one hand, a symbol of the family's glory, and on the other hand, they also symbolize the emperor's authority.
Even if there is no express rule not to sell, they dare not or are reluctant to sell it.
Zhang Dongyang's words had a profound meaning. This pointed out that their family had idle money, and forced them to spend money to solve the problem!
Xiao Chen shouted happily in his heart: "As expected of Prime Minister Zhang, you must be the one who wins my heart!"
He winked at Ji Yunzhang.
Ji Yunzhang understood and said: "That humble minister is also willing to sell half of his family property with Prime Minister Zhang's company!"
"In the current national crisis, everyone is working together to defend against foreign enemies. We must give up everything we have outside of us!"
Many Qingliu people, headed by Zhang Dongyang, expressed their stance at this time.
There were also some people who looked at each other with bitter expressions on their faces, and their hearts were as sharp as a knife.
This guy is squeezing through the gap between his teeth, but he also wants to squeeze out a bite to eat?
Everyone looked at Chu Yanwu with trepidation, but the person involved shouted: "Okay!"
"That's what I have in mind. The things I gave you last time should be sold!"
"If it can solve the needs of the army and solve the problems of the country, it will be much more valuable than leaving it to you and gathering dust in vain."
Of course Chu Yanwu was happy. This way, the pressure would be reduced, he would not have to bleed heavily, and the crisis of lack of money would be easily solved.
At this time, it is inevitable to look at Zhang Dongyang with new eyes, and I feel very comfortable in my heart.
Xiao Chen said inappropriately: "There are countless treasures in your Majesty's palace, I don't know..."
"But as the king of a country, he will naturally lead by example."
"In the past, I have rewarded you all with many rare treasures. It shouldn't be difficult for each of you to collect 30,000 taels, right?"
Can they deny it?
Unless someone is desperate, he dares to say that the things the emperor rewards are worthless. What if it's not enough? Those who sell the iron to others will pay for it from their own pockets!
Everyone's faces were ashen, but on the outside they had to keep smiling.
After the court meeting dispersed, Xiao Chen felt very happy.
He didn't stay too long. Firstly, he was tired from the journey, and secondly, he wanted to go home quickly.
After all, he had been away for so long, so it would be better if something changed happened.
At this time, his house was very lively, and the girls gathered together, including female generals, female military advisors, and female martial arts warriors.
Some were heroic and some were weak and spineless. From Lin Yi to Ten to Xiang Yichun, everyone was stunned.
"Why hasn't the general come back? Could it be that His Majesty is attacking him?" Zhong Ling'er stood at the door, looking forward to it several times.
Tengyang Wuzi's heart was also full of frustration, "That dog emperor is not a good person in the first place. He has been eyeing the general for a long time. This time, it is better to use it to deal with the Hongmen Banquet set up by the enemy."
Ji Hongluan looked disdainfully: "What are you afraid of? If he really dares to attack the general, then we are not vegetarians!"
Compared to their anxiety, Shen Lingyue seemed much calmer.
She took a sip of tea lightly, and then calmly and elegantly comforted her: "Sisters, don't worry so much. The general will be fine."
Hearing this, several women quickly gathered around: "Sister Shen, even the general praises you for being smart, but you give us an analysis. Why hasn't the general come back yet?"
Shen Lingyue chuckled: "I'm not a fortune teller. How can I analyze it clearly when I come back?"
"But along the way, I have seen the suffering of the people and heard a lot of complaints. The most worried one should be the court."
"This time they are willing to let Gongsun's beloved general go back, which shows that they have something to ask for."
"Even if we come back late, our general will definitely occupy the home court!"
