The next day.
Yangxin Palace Hall.
Zhu Houzhao had already changed into a dragon robe and his hair was neatly tied up.
Looking at his reflection in the bronze mirror, Zhu Houzhao stepped out of Yangxin Palace Hall after confirming that there was no problem.
……
Outside the noon gate.
After the three drums, the officials stepped into the Forbidden City and marched toward the throne room.
Pavilion Elder Liu Jian and Grand Scholar Jiao Fang chatted casually.
"Elder."
"Have you heard?"
"Cao Zhengchun of the East Chamber went to Yangxin Palace Hall late at night and offered his family property.”
"In exchange for a life."
When Liu Jian heard Jiao Fang's words, he looked at the sun above his head, clicked his tongue, and wiped the sweat off his forehead.
"I've long heard of it."
"It's been spreading like wildfire for the past two days.”
"Who doesn't know about this?"
Grand Scholar Jiao Fang nodded. She held a tooth board in her hand and hurriedly followed the group.
A group of officials entered the throne room. Zhu Houzhao also slowly ascended the platform and sat on the dragon throne.
All the officials knelt down in unison and raised their arms as they shouted.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The eunuch beside him took a step forward.
"There's a book."
"Retreat without a capital."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Houzhao waved his hand.
"I have something important to announce."
"Ministers, please help me think of a way.”
The corners of Zhu Houzhao's mouth unconsciously curled up as he looked at the officials below.
As expected.
A portion of the officials trembled when they heard this, and they almost knelt on the ground.
He then secretly raised his head and looked at Cao Zhengchun, who was standing on the right side of the line.
Only then did he feel slightly relieved.
"Zhen recently prepared to update Da Ming's weapons and armaments.”
"But the national treasury can't take out so much silver in a short time.”
"Zhen is in a difficult position now."
"Collecting taxes, this year's harvest isn't very good.”
"It's very difficult for me to make a decision."
"I would like to ask all the ministers to give me some advice.”
As soon as he said this.
Yu Huatian, who was standing on the right, immediately understood that he had been ordered to spread the news that Cao Zhengchun had traded his life for money.
Yu Huatian couldn't help but praise His Majesty's methods.
He also knew what this 'step' referred to.
His Majesty's words were obviously false.
Ever since the killing of the eight tigers, the treasury had increased by several times. There was no such thing as an empty treasury.
This was a way out for these petty officials!
The news of Cao Zhengchun had naturally reached the ears of the officials.
At this moment, His Majesty said that the national treasury was empty and there was not enough silver.
The officials naturally thought of Cao Zhengchun.
Then, he would be able to give the unknown silver from his private treasury to His Majesty.
Firstly, he saved his life.
Secondly, it would also give him a good reputation.
Cao Zhengchun also understood, but this time he wasn't staying out of it.
Instead, he was used as an example.
He could not help but feel that His Majesty's methods were brilliant.
The Emperor knew, Yu Huatian knew, and Cao Zhengchun knew.
The officials understood.
Even if His Majesty did not give him a way out, he had to think of a way to force his way out!
After all.
It was better to lose money than to die!
Before Zhu Houzhao finished his sentence.
Some ministers had already walked out of the line.
"Your Majesty."
"Forging new armaments for Great Ming is an important matter that cannot be delayed.”
"I am willing to hand over my private property to Your Majesty."
"I'll do my best for Big Ming."
"Your Majesty."
"Assistant Minister Bai is right."
"I am also willing to hand over my private property to Your Majesty.”
"Add a cotton coat to the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty guarding the border.”
"This subject is also willing."
"Same here."
A faint smile hung on Zhu Houzhao's lips.
He reached out to push aside the tassels of the twelve streamers and looked at the officials who had stepped out.
"This is your private property."
"How can I bear to?"
Zhu Houzhao deliberately emphasized the word 'heart', and his eyes emitted a cold killing intent.
At this moment, the courtiers who had walked out of the line knelt on the ground and wiped their tears.
"Your humble servant's three meals a day are all given by His Majesty.”
"It's my duty to share Your Majesty's worries.”
"Your Majesty, please decline."
All the ministers knelt on the ground and buried their heads.
When Zhu Houzhao saw this scene, he also smiled joyfully.
"Since you have made up your minds, I will not decline.”
"Put them all into the national treasury."
"I hope that Zhen will not be short of money in the future.”
"Otherwise, we'll have to trouble the East and West Plants!”
Zhu Houzhao revealed a satisfied smile, but it was very shallow and disappeared in an instant.
All the ministers heaved a sigh of relief.
How could the officials not understand the meaning behind His Majesty's words?
To put it simply.
If there was a next time, the one who came to find him would be the King of Hell from the East and West Factory!
"Alright."
"If you don't have anything to report, then retreat."
Just as Zhu Houzhao was about to leave the court, a figure rushed into the throne room.
"This person is so panicked. Let him in.”
After Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, Eunuch Gao quickly walked toward the man and led him into the throne room.
"What's the matter?"
"Tell me about it."
The scout took out a scroll and raised it above his head.
"Your Majesty!"
"Great victory on the west coast!"
"The Tuowen Jurchen Tribe has been completely annihilated by Governor Chen Feng!”
"The revenge of the soldiers of Haixi has been taken!"
"The territory of the Tuowen tribe and hundreds of thousands of warhorses have all belonged to Great Ming!”
The fifth chapter! Today, ten thousand words arrived! We'll fight again tomorrow!
I hope the flowers can break 7000 tomorrow morning!
!! A ticket!
Good night!
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