Military expenses.
Fang Xuanling stood out and attracted everyone's attention.
He no longer thought about why Pei Ji resigned.
Yesterday, Li Yuan did not mention the emptiness of the national treasury and the lack of military funds in the court. Instead, he said it privately in the royal study.
Logically speaking.
Shouldn't Fang Xuanling report to Li Yuan in private?
Why would he say it in the imperial court?
Could it be that Fang Xuanling had not raised any military funds and wanted to leave this mess to Li Shimin?
Li Shi Min had spent the whole day in the royal study reading memorials and had forgotten about this matter. Because in his opinion, raising military funds was a very difficult matter.
Li Yuan said that there were treasures for sale.
However, even the treasures in the palace would not be worth much if they were sold.
Gold in troubled times, antiques in prosperous times.
The world seemed to have been peaceful for a while now, but the Turks were restless, the Tubo were ready to attack, and the surrounding small Zhuo Er countries were even more fence-sitters. Who knew when they would pounce on them and take a bite?
However, military expenditure was also of utmost importance. Soldiers could not go on a campaign without food, horses, and soldiers.
Li Shi Min also said,"Minister Fang, this military expenditure is a big matter, it can't be solved in a day or two.”
"If you have any difficulties, feel free to ask.”
"I also have some treasures in the Eastern Palace that my father has bestowed upon me. If it really doesn't work, I'll donate them to the soldiers of the Great Tang.”
Li Shimin was speaking the truth.
He had been in the army for many years, and he wished he could personally mount a horse in the war against the Turks.
Li Shi Min said.
Li Jiancheng also stood up. He didn't bow to Li Shiming, but nodded slightly and said,"The Crown Prince is right."
"Yesterday, I discussed the disaster relief with the merchants of Chang 'an.”
"A total of 630,000 taels of silver has been collected for disaster relief. It has not been handed over to the national treasury, but this king believes that disaster relief should not use this silver.”
"After all, whether it's disaster relief or war, it's all for the people of the Great Tang.”
Li Jiancheng spoke with confidence.
This was the first time he spoke without using his identity as the Crown Prince.
It was as if all the shackles had been removed.
However, he seemed to have mastered more and found a stage to display his skills. Previously, he did not even know what he should do, but Li Yuan had boldly abolished his position as Crown Prince.
Now, he was like a fish leaping in the vast sea or a bird flying in the high sky. He was in an extremely comfortable mood.
The civil and military officials in the hall.
At this moment, they were all discussing.
"King Xi is really thoughtful. In such a short period of time, he actually managed to raise more than six hundred thousand taels of silver.”
"Yes, not only do we have money for disaster relief, but we also greatly ease the pressure on the national treasury.”
"So much silver, did the Crown Prince sell his family property?”
"How many places don't have this much silver in taxes? King Xi is quite capable.”
"Fortunately, Prince Xi sent charcoal in the snow. Otherwise, even His Majesty would be angry at Minister Fang's lack of contribution.”
"Don't say that it's easy for you to say. If the military expenditure was so easy to raise, His Majesty would have sent you.”
"Sigh, Minister Fang is so pitiful. This time, I'm afraid he'll have to pay a huge price and lose a good reputation.”
Li Shi Min listened to the discussion of the officials.
He also felt pity for Fang Xuanling, who had sacrificed so much for the Great Tang.
Furthermore, Fang Xuanling had always had a good relationship with him, so he could only see if he could ask Li Yuan for a favor.
Li Shiming pondered as he looked at Li Jiancheng with some doubt. He had been jealous of Li Jiancheng before, but now Li Jiancheng had achieved such results.
He was also very happy.
Li Shi Min said,"Prince Xi has made great contributions and should be rewarded. BenGong will definitely report this to His Majesty."”
"Minister Fang, how much do you think King Xi needs to hand over the silver to the national treasury? BenGong and the other beloved ministers can brainstorm and perhaps have a solution.”
Li Jiancheng looked at Fang Xuanling. He had gone out to welcome Fang Xuanling yesterday.
However, he could not find anyone.
In the end, it was the Golden Guards who said that Fang Xuanling had gone to the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs and had a good chat.
He returned to his residence, not knowing what Fang Xuanling had done yesterday and whether he had managed to raise the military funds.
Fang Xuanling held the jade board in his hand and felt the gazes from all directions. His expression didn't change at all. He looked up at Li Shiming and said,"Reporting to Your Highness."
"The five treasures that Your Majesty gave me yesterday have all been sold.”
"All the military expenses have been raised. If His Majesty gives the order now, with the cooperation of the Ministry of War, the rations can be sent to the border at any time.”
"Last night, I didn't rest for even a moment. All the gold and silver were put into the warehouse and recorded.”
"This memorial has the exact number. Your Highness, please examine it!”
The entire court was dead silent.
Was Fang Xuanling lying?
Or was it that Fang Xuanling was too extravagant?
Fang Xuanling wasn't someone who would seek death.
Then, had the military funds really been raised?
They found it unbelievable that Li Jiancheng had given them money for disaster relief.
However, Fang Xuanling had accomplished such a feat in just a day. It was like a fantasy.
Li Shimin heard Fang Xuanling's words.
He could not help but stand up and turn pale with fright. He said,"Quickly present the memorial, bengong will take a look!”
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