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Zhang Li was facing away from the dragon chair at the moment. After hearing Jin Jiande's cry, he immediately turned around.
However, he saw Jin Fengling leaning over on the dragon chair, his face lifted from the table, and a red mark could be seen on his smooth forehead.
It was obvious that she had just hit her head on the desk.
Zhang Li took a deep breath, and then shouted:
"Your Majesty, are you okay?" This shout was far louder than Jin Jiande's shout.
The maid on the side had already supported Jin Fengling, and Jin Fengling also recovered from his dazed state.
"I'm fine." She stroked her forehead lightly, her eyebrows furrowed, it was obvious that she was a little sore from the blow just now.
Seeing her holding on, Jin Jiande felt a surge of sourness in his heart. He immediately bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, don't be too angry. The dragon body comes first."
"Anyang County is certainly important, but now that it has been taken away by Qin Ze, there is nothing we can do about it. The Southern Barbarian Army has rushed towards Anyang County in a hurry and will reach Anyang County in a few days."
"When they arrive in Anyang County, they will suppress Qin Ze. When the time comes, Anyang County will also be back in our hands."
Hearing this, Jin Fengling still frowned and said coldly:
"That's what they said when Tongwei City was destroyed before! But now!"
"Tongwei City is fine! But this Anyang County is so important. The tax money cannot be collected. The tax money from the counties and counties in the East China Sea also passes through Anyang County. Now that it is in the hands of Qin Ze, they have to send it through the rugged path. Come!"
"Now that the new year is approaching and the weather is cold and dew heavy, it will take a long circle! I don't know how long it will take!"
Zhang Li was convinced, nodded and said:
"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. The taxes collected from Anying County have always been needed to fill the national treasury. In previous years, when winter is approaching and the weather is freezing, there will be a group of victims in some barren state capitals in Daqian who need disaster relief."
"But this year...if we can't collect tax money from Anyang County, we have to use the remaining money from the treasury."
"Your Majesty... From the perspective of a humble minister, you must save money."
After saying this, Jin Fengling frowned even more tightly.
Wang Yong, the Minister of Household Affairs, came out immediately. He looked at Zhang Li and said:
"Tianguan, the traitor Qin Ze took away Anyang County, causing the national treasury to be empty. Hum, if he is determined to serve the people, he should provide disaster relief."
"When you talk about saving money, what kind of saving methods are there? Could it be that you mean to reduce our salary and use it to replenish the national treasury?"
Zhang Li's face was solemn and he said vigorously:
"Lord Officer, Qin Ze has no choice but to take over Anyang County, but Daqian still belongs to His Majesty after all. How can the people of Daqian leave it alone?"
Wang Yong showed an unhappy look on his face and said coldly:
"Qin Ze's capture of Anyang County has caused us such great losses. Tianguan, you are so considerate. You accepted it so calmly and then turned around and said lightly to let us save money, haha."
Zhang Li frowned and glared at Wang Yong:
"District officer, what are you talking about?"
"Is it possible that you want to watch the big pot break into pieces?"
"What's more, Da Gan hasn't become a broken pot yet!"
Having said this, Zhang Li flicked his sleeves and robe, bowed solemnly to Jin Fengling and said:
"Your Majesty, I, Zhang Li, am the current Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and I would like to set an example. It is not a bad idea to reduce my salary by half."
"Your Majesty loves the people like a son, and will not just watch the people suffer. He will take it back to Anyang County in the future and replenish the national treasury."
Zhang Li's behavior made Jin Fengling sigh inwardly.
Although Zhang Li had spoken against him many times before, he was an out-and-out loyal and patriotic person.
Now that Anyang County is lost, other officials will either remain silent or ignore the matter as it has nothing to do with them. Zhang Li must have something to say and be able to do practical things.
With such virtuous ministers in Daqian who forget about public interests and selfish interests, the country's fortunes will indeed be prosperous.
only....
Zhang Li has said this, so it will be difficult to build the palace that he is repairing and building...
After all, he has set an example. The king of his country cannot lag behind his ministers.
But in the final analysis, it was still because I was harmed by this traitor!
The more Jin Fengluan thought about it, the angrier he became, and his breathing became heavier.
Zhang Lize continued: "As of now, although the barbarian army has gone to quell the chaos, Wei Chen is still worried."
He pondered for a moment, then continued:
"Qin Ze's offensive was so fierce. When Tongwei City was breached previously, we all thought that Anyang County, an important town, would be able to hold it off for a month. We never thought that it would be breached in just a few days."
"From this point of view, Qin Ze is indeed underestimated. Your Majesty, Wei Chen believes that the heavy responsibility of suppressing Qin Ze cannot be entirely placed on the barbarian army."
"We still have to send a general."
Jin Fengluan rubbed his eyebrows and fell into deep thought.
Zhang Li continued: "Now that Anyang County has been lost, the barbarians may have other ideas when they see us losing one after another."
"Wei Chen thinks that we should send another large army to follow the barbarians, firstly to supervise the army, and secondly, after the barbarians fight Qin Ze, let them garrison in Anyang County."
"However, when the barbarian army faces Qin Ze, our soldiers and horses still cannot move rashly. We just wait for them to fight."
"Your Majesty, what do you think?" Zhang Li raised his head and looked at Jin Fengluan who was deep in thought.
Jin Fengluan is still thinking about it.
Indeed, as Tianguan said, Tongwei City and Anyang County have been defeated one after another, and several small cities have been lost. These all show that Qin Ze is unstoppable.
As for the barbarians, the reason why they were able to mobilize them to go to Beiliang was because they had defeated them in the war in the previous few years, and they surrendered.
But as Tianguan said, the current situation is not favorable to the court. Then, when these hundreds of thousands of barbarian troops go to fight, will they have any objections?
Thinking of this, Jin Fengling felt his head hurt.
She rubbed her temples and looked at the ministers.
"What do you think, dear friends?"
After the words fell, Xiong Yong, Minister of the Ministry of War, spoke carefully:
"Your Majesty, now that Qin Ze has attacked the city one after another, the court has lost all face, and its prestige has also followed..."
"Huh." A soft snort sounded out.
Before he finished speaking, Xiong Yong's expression changed. He realized that he had spoken too harshly. He secretly looked at Jin Fengling's unkind eyes, lowered his head and hurriedly changed his words:
"What Wei Chen means is that the traitor Qin Ze has many tricks and used sinister means to break through the city. Now the barbarian army has accepted His Majesty's order to go, but as the Heavenly Official said, we still have to prepare backup plans."
"Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens."
Zhang Li turned his head slightly and coughed lightly.
Soon, several younger ministers also spoke.
"Your Majesty, the words of the Heavenly Official are thoughtful and reasonable."
Jin Jiande lowered his head and felt that there was nothing wrong with Zhang Lizhi's words, so he nodded.
There are still some ministers who have not spoken, but for the majority of these silent people, silence already means that they do not object.
Jin Fengluan's frown relaxed slightly and he said:
"Well, what the Heavenly Official said makes sense."
"People's hearts are unpredictable and must be observed. Tomorrow, I will come to appoint the generals for the expedition!"
"Just like what Tianguan said, follow closely behind the barbarian army, don't join the battle and wait for the result."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Li lowered his eyes, and the tightly clenched fists in his sleeves and robes loosened.
Jin Fengluan glanced at the ministers and then said:
"The traitor Qin Ze caused chaos. Fortunately, there are wise ministers like Tian Guan in the court to provide advice. You should also follow Tian Guan's example."
Upon hearing this, the ministers immediately echoed: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhang Li's expression did not change, but he lowered his head slightly.
At this time, I heard Jin Fengling sigh again:
"The national treasury is empty, I'm afraid this new year will be sad."
Zhang Li straightened up and said impassionedly:
"Although Daqian is in the wind and rain now, there will be a day when the clouds will clear and the sun will shine!"
"After going through ups and downs, the clouds will eventually clear and the moon will shine. At that time, Daqian will surely be reborn, with flowers blooming and full of new vitality!"
"This day is not far away!"
Everyone in the court was shaken by these words. They all looked sideways at Zhang Li and secretly praised him in their hearts.
Even Wang Yong couldn't help but nodded. He cursed in his heart: "This old man can see clearly. Well, he can still talk." '
Zhang Li, on the other hand, was already deep in thought: "Just waiting for you to attack the capital, Qin Ze... Daqian will finally be reborn in your hands. I hope this day will come soon!" '
At this moment, Jin Fengling's voice fell:
"Tian Guan, that's well said!"
Zhang Li's face straightened and he cupped his hands.
