Zhou's accounts are calculated by Zhou herself, and she is determined not to ask outsiders for help.
In fact, outsiders can't do much to help her.
However, there are a large number of people helping him calculate the emperor's accounts.
After a great victory in the first battle, it was natural for the three armies to have a banquet to celebrate their achievements.
This is what we often hear about a grand celebration of wine.
During the banquet, the emperor raised his glass high, and the ministers shouted "long live" three times, and then they danced up and down to add to the entertainment.
Although the emperor's imperial convoy was away from the court in person, relevant government affairs were still delivered once a day and reported to the emperor in a timely manner.
Overall, the country remains peaceful and stable.
However, there was a leak from the clan's mansion that aroused the emperor's worry.
What is written above is none other than the marriage of Qi Xiaotong, the royal county lord, to General Hong Tao of Weiyuan.
Regarding this matter, relevant conclusions have long been reached, and there are no objections.
However, Lord Zongzheng specifically mentioned: According to the rules of etiquette, whenever a royal daughter comes out of the palace, the emperor must accompany her with some dowry. Therefore, I would also like to ask you to give me a large number.
This kind of marriage is a private matter of the Li family, and the Ministry of Revenue will not pay for it. In other words, the emperor had to pay for this money out of his own pocket.
Pay for it?
That's not easy to handle. Can't you just give it a try?
How is this possible?
Zong Zheng seemed to have guessed the emperor's thoughts in advance, so he admonished him directly: This money must not be too shabby, otherwise, people in the world will laugh at him.
There are two reasons for this.
First of all, both Qi Yu and Qi Jing were great contributors to the expansion of the territory of our Dafeng Dynasty, and they made great contributions to the country and the country. How could such important ministers of such a high level get away with it?
You know, all the scholars in the world are watching with their eyes wide open?
How can you be stingy?
Secondly, Qiongzhou is the richest place in China, and even in the world. If the daughter of the local chief minister comes out of the palace, how can there be no reason for leaders in all walks of life not to add more?
To put it bluntly, the Hai family's gift alone is estimated to be worth tens of thousands of gold.
If the majestic royal family can't even suppress a local merchant, then how can they have the dignity to respect themselves?
As soon as he heard this, Li Hongyu felt a little uncomfortable.
It is true that this money cannot come from the national treasury, and we must find a way to solve it ourselves.
However, it would be a bit difficult for him to surpass the richest man in Qiongzhou. Oh no, it’s just out of my power.
Therefore, the emperor asked several close ministers to help him calculate the money in his private treasury. Let's see how much can be squeezed in.
The results came out quickly, and the maximum reward was five thousand taels of gold.
If there are any more, it will affect the normal expenses in the palace.
It is definitely not possible to influence the palace. How can you empty your own family just for his family?
However, it won’t work without it.
Afraid of making people laugh.
What a dilemma!
At this time, the emperor began to complain about his father: Tell me, why did he have to make her the county head in the first place? I didn't get any benefits, but now I have to spend more money to add money. I really feel like I shot myself in the foot.
It can even be said that you are trapped in a cocoon!
However, the fact has been established and cannot be changed anymore. It seems that the only choice is to accept this account.
However, what made the emperor feel uncomfortable was far more than that.
It is said that when the Supreme Emperor visited Qiongzhou in the south, he recognized a folk girl named Mu Ziqing as his goddaughter. Moreover, she was also officially canonized as Princess Linlang.
Later, there were rumors that the girl who was canonized had been reserved in advance for Brother Qi Xiao as his wife. From this point of view, on the day he leaves the cabinet, he will have to pay for it again.
According to the level, the princess is much older than the county chief. It is conceivable that the money must be over ten thousand!
My biological father, do you want me to go bankrupt?
Li Hongyu's stomach was full of bitterness, and even drinking became boring.
Regarding the matter of Princess Linlang, it will not be too late to talk about it in the future. For now, let’s take care of this vote first!
How should Qi Xiaotong handle the extra boxes?
Seeing that the emperor was in trouble, the sleepy San Dezi suddenly became energetic and hurriedly remonstrated: "I thought it would be easy to resolve this difficulty."
The emperor was overjoyed when he heard this and asked: "What good idea did my father-in-law think of?"
San Dezi bowed forward and replied with a smile: "Isn't Your Majesty worried that the Hai family will show off? Then, why not send someone to tell him to keep a low profile? After such a warning, how can he dare to do more? Pay for it? And Your Majesty, can’t you save some money?”
Let me use my power to oppress others?
Um……
Although this method is not popular, it does not lose its practicality.
Very doable!
So, the matter was settled.
On the one hand, he sent people to Nanyang to give Hai Dafu secret instructions and let him take it easy. On the other hand, he issued an edict to the Zongren Mansion, allowing a general figure of no more than five thousand taels of gold.
And also emphasized, only less but not more.
After dealing with the Qi family's affairs, it was time to discuss current military affairs.
Goryeo, what should we do?
Wang Zhifan hurriedly gave his advice: "It is said in "Zuo Zhuan": Fighting requires courage. One burst of momentum will be weakened again, and three times it will be exhausted. But now, at a time when the victory has been won and morale is high, we should pursue it bravely and win in one fell swoop. Down the country.”
San Dezi also said: "Although our family has not read any military books, we also know the principle of striking while the iron is hot. Once the time is missed, the enemy may get a rare chance to breathe. Therefore, the old slave agrees with General Wang's point of view. "
It can be seen that the suggestions of both of them are to use military force quickly and win the battle quickly.
Determined not to leave any chance for Korea Bangzi to rest.
However, Li Hongyu said with worry: "The second minister's suggestion is very reasonable, and I also agree with it. However, Yin Jun repeatedly reminded me in his memorial, saying, don't rush for success, lest you fall into the trap of the Koreans. In the trap. He believes that we should use the numerical advantage to fight steadily, step by step, and defeat the enemy."
"Yin Jun?" Wang Zhifan smiled disdainfully after hearing this and said sarcastically: "Your Majesty, Yin Jun is just a white-faced scholar. He has no experience in leading an army? His suggestions are obviously just words on paper and have no practical value. If you follow his words, it will definitely delay the war, and even drag the three armies into a stalemate."
Well, that’s true!
Yin Junnai is a civil servant, how can he know any military tactics?
His move was just to increase his presence and show that he had a wide range of talents!
Thinking of this, the emperor smiled with relief and said: "That being the case, let's start marching early tomorrow morning and have a showdown with that Korean boy!"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
"After this battle, I will definitely go down in history and become one of the very few Chinese monarchs who can conquer Goryeo!"
