The door was slammed.
Xiao Yi breathed a sigh of relief and muttered secretly, "It's really troublesome."
Meng Qili was his cousin, but she had never looked at her seriously. Instead, she took special care of Sheng Guoer.
Therefore, Xiao Yi is happy to see the conflict between Meng Qili and Sheng Guoer come to an end.
But Xiao Yi never expected that Meng Qili would use this trick this time. This is simply a bitch acting like a shrew!
Xiao Yi sighed.
No noble lady in this world has a fuel-efficient lamp.
Xiao Yi served tea and drank water, suppressing the complicated feelings in his heart.
…
In the Censor's Mansion, Mrs. Zhao, Mrs. Zhao, is ill and is in bed recovering from her injuries.
Mrs. Zhao was lying on the soft couch, and the maids were waiting for her to wash herself.
Mrs. Zhao looked haggard and miserable.
"Madam, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Mrs. Zhao shook her head and said faintly: "I'm tired. I've been organizing birthday banquets every day these days, and I'm so busy that I really can't bear it."
The maid worriedly said, "The same goes for the master. He doesn't understand my wife, so why does she have to work hard for him?"
"What are you talking about? He is my husband-in-law and the father of my child. It is my duty to work for him. If I don't even have the heart to share my husband's worries, what kind of wife and mother should I be?"
I am the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhao family, and all the honor, disgrace, wealth and honor of the Zhao family are tied to me. If I don't even have this responsibility, I am still qualified to be the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhao family. "
The maid praised her repeatedly, "Madam, what you said makes sense. I am stupid and can't think clearly."
You just lack experience. "
The maid said in shame, "I am not as smart as my wife."
"How can I be that smart?" The reason why I got sick this time was because I overworked and damaged my physical strength. I'm afraid I won't last a few more years. "
The maid was startled, "Madam, please don't talk nonsense. You are in good health and will be safe and sound."
"I hope so." Mrs. Zhao closed her eyes tiredly.
…
Xiao Yi quickly regained his energy and continued to deal with government affairs.
In the evening, Xiao Yi was correcting the memorial when Meng Qili suddenly broke into his office and said, "Cousin, I went to your place today and heard that you are in poor health. Are you feeling better now?"
Xiao Yi frowned and raised his head, glanced at Meng Qili, then lowered his eyes and continued to review the memorial, "I am fine. What can I do for you?"
"It's okay." Meng Qili sat next to Xiao Yi with a smile, "I went to your place today and happened to meet my cousin. She said that my cousin has been in poor health recently, so I wanted to come to visit you. I made ginseng soup for you. , you drink it while it’s hot.”
Xiao Yi refused coldly, "No need. Just step back."
Meng Qili bit her lip.
Xiao Yi's cold and distant attitude deeply hurt Meng Qili's heart.
Meng Qili endured it for a moment, and then said, "Since my cousin doesn't like the ginseng soup I sent, I'll come see my cousin tomorrow."
After Meng Qili finished speaking, she hurriedly left holding up her skirt.
"Princess, this Miss Meng is too ignorant. The prince has already refused the soup she sent, but she still has the audacity to refuse to leave."
"It doesn't matter, let her make a fuss. The more she makes a fuss, the more she shows the prince's kindness. As long as she doesn't make a fuss for more than three or five days, she won't bother her anymore."
"The princess is wise. This way, we will be much safer."
Xiao Yi smiled lightly and asked: "Is there anyone visiting me today?"
Liu Yuyi immediately reported, "Replying to your lord, today in addition to the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the Left Minister of the Ministry of War, there are also the Foreign Minister of the Ministry of Husbandry and the Right Minister of the Ministry of Punishment seeking to see you."
Xiao Yi nodded, "Send someone to inform you and wait for them to come over tomorrow morning."
"I obey my orders."
The next day, Yuan Wailang from the Ministry of Household Affairs, the left minister from the Ministry of War, and the right minister from the Ministry of Punishment arrived successively.
After seeing the ceremony, several people sat down and Dr. Liu came up with tea.
The four of them chatted and talked about interesting things from different countries.
After chatting for a long time, I suddenly heard Wai Lang, a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, say: "Your Majesty, there is turmoil in southern Xinjiang now, and the people are in dire straits. I feel that the prince should send troops to exterminate the rebellious parties in southern Xinjiang."
The right minister of the Ministry of Punishment echoed, "Yes! Your Majesty, please send troops to suppress the bandits as soon as possible to ensure the peaceful life of the people."
Wailang, a member of the household department, also echoed.
Xiao Yi had a faint smile on his lips and said slowly: "The turmoil in southern Xinjiang also affects Guanzhong. As you know, I have summoned you all today to discuss how to stabilize the situation in Guanzhong."
The power of the Zhao family is in Guanzhong, and Prince Xiao's meaning is self-evident.
The right minister of the Ministry of Justice hesitated for a moment and spoke cautiously, "Your Majesty, the food in Guanzhong is tight. If the prince wants to stabilize the situation in Guanzhong, I'm afraid he will have to allocate supplies and food from the private sector. As a result, the price of food in Guanzhong will rise again."
Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs, immediately slapped the case and yelled: "How outrageous! Are all the monthly rations distributed by the imperial court used for disaster relief?"
"Yuanwailang, calm down. Although food and salary are used to relieve the victims, the interests of the people in Guanzhong must also be considered."
"Your Majesty is right. The people will be happy if the food and salary are used in the disaster area. If all the food and salary are used for the army to fight, the people will be hungry. Once the food and salary are used up, who will solve the famine problem for the people?"
"this……"
Wai Lang, a member of the civil service department, was at a loss for words.
Food and wages are used for military operations, while the people can only starve.
Food and wages are used for people's livelihood and public security, so that people can live their lives with food and clothing.
Wai Lang, a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, was silent for a long time, then sighed and said, "Your Majesty, all the food and salary cannot be used for fighting. Not only can't all be used for fighting, but the amount of food and salary must be slowed down, otherwise the food and salary will be cut off."
Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows and looked at the three bosses, "Do the three beauties agree to slow down the amount of food and salary?"
Wailang, a member of the household department, hesitated for a while, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "The prince said it is true. Food and salary cannot be used entirely for fighting, it must be slowed down so that the people can fill their stomachs."
"I support the prince." Wai Lang, a member of the civil service department, stood firmly on Xiao Yi's side.
Wailang, a member of the Household Department, suddenly became anxious, "You two dear ministers are confused! If the food and wages are insufficient, the people will go hungry. By then, the people will hate the court to death, let alone live a peaceful life."
Wai Lang, a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, smiled contemptuously, "What do you think? Do you want to watch the people in southern Xinjiang starve?"
Wailang, a member of the household department, was choked and speechless.
Wai Lang, a member of the household department, gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, the rebel parties in southern Xinjiang have caused harm to Guanzhong for several years. The people have suffered terribly. This debt must be recovered."
Xiao Yi squinted his eyes and stared at Wailang, a member of the household department, with a smile that was not a smile, but it made people's hair stand on end, "How do you want to get it back?"
"Of course we will kill the rebels and restore peace to Guanzhong."
"I remember that the imperial court provided money and grain to help the rebels build cities and fortresses to resist the invasion of the Western Barbarians. The imperial court spent so much money and food, but now it wants to take it back. Should I ask your Majesty's opinion?"
The expression of Wailang, a member of the household department, changed slightly. He did not expect that Xiao Yi would use this matter as an excuse.
Wai Lang, a member of the household department, hurriedly defended, "Your Majesty misunderstood. I never thought of killing all the people in southern Xinjiang. I just wanted to teach the people in southern Xinjiang a lesson."
Xiao Yi smiled sarcastically, "Whether it's a lesson or not, I don't care. Anyway, all food and salary cannot be used on the people of southern Xinjiang. As for how to save food and salary, leave this matter to the Ministry of Revenue. I believe that the Ministry of Revenue knows more than me. "
The member of the household department, Wailang, was dumbfounded.
Xiao Yi didn't give him a chance to refute, and said directly: "As for food and salary, just do what I said before."
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
The Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs came forward and said, "Your Majesty, the matter of food and salary is a serious matter. Your Majesty should consult His Majesty."
Xiao Yi sneered, "I am the prince, and my words are the imperial edict."
Xiao Yi did not wait for the objection of Wai Lang, a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and turned to Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Personnel: "I have decided that the food and salary cannot be touched. Go back and tell His Majesty that the matter has been settled."
"Your Majesty..."
"Didn't you hear what I said?"
Xiao Yi's expression was cold and threatening.
The left servant of the Ministry of Personnel did not dare to say anything.
Wailang, a member of the household department, secretly felt unlucky. He almost broke up with Xiao Yi over the issue of food and salary. Unexpectedly, Zuo Shilang, a member of the staff, came out halfway to disrupt the situation.
It's good now that the food and salary issue is completely ruined.
Xiao Yi stood up and left the table, "Three beloveds, please take your time. I have something else to do, so I'll take the first step."
Wai Lang, a member of the household department, was furious and shouted at Xiao Yi: "The prince cannot leave the people of southern Xinjiang behind."
Xiao Yi waved his hand without looking back, "I am not your business to worry about."
Xiao Yi tossed his sleeves and left.
Wailang, a member of the household department, was very angry and pointed at Wailang, a member of the staff department, "You have ruined my good deeds."
Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, looked down upon him and said, "Young man, please don't forget that it is you who are greedy. If you were not greedy for the money for food and salary, you would not propose to cut the food and salary."
The member of the Household Department, Wailang, sat down angrily.
Xiao Yi returned to the palace and told Mr. Pei word for word what Wai Lang, a member of the household department, said.
Mrs. Pei frowned, "Food and salary have always been controlled by the Ministry of Household Affairs. How can you suddenly intervene in the matter of food and salary? How can a foreigner from the Ministry of Household Affairs agree? There must be something fishy here."
Xiao Yi smiled sarcastically, "Of course they won't agree. However, I don't need their agreement, I just inform them. I have decided to reduce the use of food and salary. If the food and salary are not enough, I will increase the food and salary. We must ensure the safety of the people in Guanzhong. Food and clothing issues.”
"Once the food and salary are reduced, I'm afraid the taxes in Guanzhong will also be reduced."
"I don't care. As long as there is peace in Guanzhong, everything is worth it."
Mr. Pei frowned and said: "You have fought hard in Northern Xinjiang these years. The soldiers and people in Northern Xinjiang are very grateful to you. Now that you have returned to Beijing, they hope that you can reorganize the court and benefit them. You are really willing to give up." ?”
Xiao Yi smiled indifferently, "I'm willing to give it up! I don't care about the people of northern Xinjiang or the officials of the court. I only care about the country and the country. My father entrusted the country and the country to me, so I have to shoulder the responsibility and protect the country." The people of Zhou are happy and prosperous. I will never let down my father's expectations."
Mrs. Pei stroked her forehead softly, "My mother and concubine really admire the prince's lofty ambitions. But, will you arouse the suspicion of others?"
Xiao Yi sneered, "Except for a few imperial uncles, who would be suspicious of me? As for the princes of the clan, they hope that I will continue to be a coward. So I don't have to worry about anyone doubting me."
Pei said hesitantly: "But Your Majesty, you have reduced the amount of food and salary without permission this time. If someone impeaches you, what will Your Majesty do?"
Xiao Yi smiled and said, "To impeach this king, I can just find any charge to throw it out."
"But what if..."
"Don't worry, it's nothing special. I have decided to reduce the distribution of food and salary. Not only will it be reduced, but money and materials will be allocated from various places. The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works should assist the members of the Ministry of Household, and strive to raise the full amount of food and salary as soon as possible."
Xiao Yi said: "Let's leave aside the food and salary for now. The thieves from southern Xinjiang invaded Hejian Mansion. Your Ministry of Revenue cannot ignore this matter."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, regarding the food and salary matter, our Ministry of Revenue will urge the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue to resolve the matter as soon as possible."
"very good."
Xiao Yi left the Hubu Yamen with satisfaction.
Mr. Pei sat in a chair in a daze, with many thoughts passing through his mind.
She raised her head and said to the palace maid beside her: "Send someone to invite the fifth younger brother and sister to come over.
