When they thought of this possibility, everyone present wanted to make a move.
That is to touch your money bag and cover it.
Although noble officials enjoy the privileges bestowed by the royal family, they are still unwilling to hand over the money they get from this privilege to maintain the national treasury.
Even people like Hao Chujun and Zhang Wenguan would agree if they just donated a small amount of money, but they would not be willing to donate too much. After all, everyone has a family to support, and everyone wants to make their family prosperous.
But if you want to feed your family and make your family prosper, ultimately you need money.
Feeling the sudden solidification of the atmosphere, Li Xian was stunned for a moment and then reacted.
After all, there are only a few people who truly have the thought of sacrificing themselves for others. In the minds of these old guys, if they don't reach out to the emperor's relatives and the common people, they are reaching out to them, the nobles.
In order to prevent them from misunderstanding too much, Li Xian had no choice but to give up the pretense and said directly: "Gu's idea is to call on all the royal relatives and distinguished groups to donate some antique jewelry and other treasures. Naturally, gold, jade, beads and stones cannot be directly It just so happens that Gucai has built two auction houses to enter the treasury. As long as they are exchanged for money and grain through auctions, they will naturally be sent to the treasury."
"auction?"
Hearing this new vocabulary, everyone present became interested.
As long as you don't donate money directly, it's fine. Although some of the treasures at home are indeed valuable, after so many years of collecting them, I have become a little tired of them. Donating one or two pieces, although it hurts, is still worse than paying directly. Just think of it as a gift to the saint!
After thinking for a while, Hao Chujun raised his hand and asked: "Your Highness, I don't know what this 'auction' means? Can you please elaborate?"
Seeing Hao Chujun's inquiry, Li Xian smiled and replied: "The so-called auction, to put it bluntly, is that the highest bidder gets it. No matter what antiques and treasures are, the person who bids the highest price, regardless of their identity, will get it." . Antiques and curios have always been traded behind the scenes, with one buyer and seller willing to fight and the other willing to suffer. Now the bidding is open, and the highest bidder wins. Only then can the value of antiques and curios be fully realized."
Dai Zhide thought for a moment, nodded and said, "What the Crown Prince said is true. Just like a banquet I attended, the host wanted to transfer an antique. The guests competed to bid, and the final price was , which surprised the owner. I asked the owner privately, and according to him, the transaction price was three times his initial calculation."
As soon as Dai Zhide said this, everyone in the hall was shocked. No one expected that the price of an item, especially something as precious as an antique, could become three times the price.
However, if you think about it again, it does make sense.
As for the prince's proposal...
It makes sense. Donating one or two antiques and treasures is indeed painful, but it won’t break an arm or a leg. This can solve the problem, which is not bad. Contributing to the national treasury and sacrificing your own family for the benefit of everyone may be recorded in the history books in the future.
When you think about it, it's very beautiful.
Seeing that these civil servants were a little moved, Li Xian added: "From the emperor's relatives, you can't ask too much even if you think about it. However, as the master of the East Palace, I can donate more, and from my father, I can also Let me give you some advice, what do you think?"
As we all know, the emperor's small treasury is sometimes heavier than the national treasury. Everyone understands the truth, but no one dares to reach out to the emperor's secret treasure.
However, now that the national treasury is in urgent need, this matter is related to the life and death of the country, and it is appropriate for the emperor to bleed.
Hao Chujun cupped his hands and said with a smile: "In that case, the saint, please give His Highness the Crown Prince some advice. As for me, I will write back and ask my family to prepare the things and then send them."
Li Xian shook his head and said: "This matter is not urgent. Although we have a good discussion, we still need to get the consent of the father."
Negotiating things and making decisions are two different things.
As the prince, Li Xian knew very well that he could not make any decisions until he occupied that position. What leaders at the top hate the most is subordinates making their own decisions, even if this self-assertion creates benefits.
The same goes for getting along with Li Zhi now. Good suggestions must be approved by him before they can be implemented. After all, suggestions are created by people below, but to make them effective, it must be people above.
Seeing the prince say this, all the ministers nodded.
The lights became dimmer, but the sky outside the tent was no longer so dark.
Noticing the change of time, Zhang Wenguan said with a smile: "On the contrary, Wei Chen and others, Meng Lang, have actually delayed His Highness's meal. Come on, why don't you pass on the meal quickly?"
Following Zhang Wenguan's instructions, groups of eunuchs began to deliver food outside the tent.
It's still millet porridge. If this thing is for health in future generations, now it is for enjoyment.
Ordinary people eat millet rice at home, twice a day, or even just one meal.
After breakfast, Li Xian walked towards the emperor's camp under the blazing gaze of the officials.
Li Zhi also got up, but he got up a little later and only started eating at this time.
Even though he was an emperor, he didn't receive much preferential treatment. Apart from millet porridge, he only had a plate of pickles.
After entering the tent, Li Xian sat aside.
Li Zhi, who was eating, raised his head, glanced at Li Xian, and said, "I won't delay talking while I'm eating. If you have anything you want to say, just say it."
Li Xian smiled and said: "Aye, since you know what I want to say, just tell me your opinion."
Hearing Li Xian's words, Li Zhi put down Kuaizi and said in surprise: "Have you discovered Jiang Hao?"
Shaking his head, Li Xian smiled and said: "I don't have the ability yet, but when the civil servants gathered together, and later I joined them again, even if you didn't say anything, someone would pay attention to this matter, right?"
Seeing Li Xian say this, Li Zhi immediately laughed, and he laughed a little hard. He coughed a few times and coughed out all the rice grains in his mouth.
Putting down Kuaizi, Li Zhi said with satisfaction: "You are smart. Indeed, Jiang Hao told me all about your conversation. Your suggestion is good, and I think it is feasible. Since you proposed this idea, then go for it boldly. That’s right. My time is uncertain. If you want to do something, you can do it. As long as you are responsible, I will agree to it."
Seeing that Li Zhi agreed, Li Xian breathed a sigh of relief. However, if you do anything casually, you will be a fool if you believe it.
The closer it comes to delegating power, the more unreasonable those in power become.
