"What the f * ck? Is it that tough?"
"I just arrived. Can someone explain what's going on?”
"Is he trying to make his presence known in front of the empress and give others the impression that he is a virtuous minister who cares about the world?”
"Aren't you being too hasty?”
"These words not only offended the empress, but they also offended the surrounding officials. Isn't this overstepping one's authority and indirectly scolding them for being useless?”
"Everyone has a tacit understanding. Let's not talk about this anymore. Why are you still bringing it up?”
"Am I the only one who wants to secretly take away the empress?”
The bullet comments floated past. It was obvious that the audience was a little anxious when they saw Li Jin Nian's reaction.
Falling down in the court at the beginning of the game was unbecoming. Instead of retreating to advance at this time, it was really unwise to act like " everyone in the world is drunk but I'm the only one who's sober "!
Didn't he see that the empress was already impatiently glancing at the guards below the stage?
Just as everyone thought that Li Jin Nian was about to be punished by the empress…
Li Jin Nian suddenly smiled.
"I have a plan that can resolve Your Majesty's worries.”
The empress was stunned.
Chief Wang was stunned.
The Minister of Revenue was stunned.
The ministers were stunned.
The hundreds of millions of viewers in the live streaming room were also stunned.
What was going on?
His attitude had taken a 180-degree turn, and everyone was at a loss.
After a while, a few disappointed sneers came from behind Li Jin Nian.
It was the cold laughter of those who were unwilling to accept this.
They had thought that this hot-blooded young man would take this opportunity to say what they usually did not dare to say in the court.
He even looked forward to it.
But now, it seemed that he was just a fawning and sensational person.
What a pity!
Many elders shook their heads.
"What are you laughing at? You really can't do it, old man!"
"It's alright, it's alright. Although he looks a little cowardly, at least he didn't offend the empress.”
"This Li Jinnian is a troublemaker. What should I say about him?”
"What a smooth person."
"However, I am indeed a little disappointed."
All kinds of comments floated by.
Some people agreed with his actions, while others were slightly disappointed.
However, he did not blame her.
After all, Li Jin Nian was representing them.
At the same time.
A trace of disappointment flashed across the empress's eyes.
However, she quickly regained her usual calmness and indifference, as if her feelings for Li Jin Nian had completely disappeared.
"What plan do you have? Tell me."
The corners of Li Jin Nian's mouth curled up slightly. He cupped his hands slightly and said,"There are a total of eighteen prefectures in the territory of Dafeng, and there are tens of millions of people. If everyone can contribute to Your Majesty's 'great ambitions,' Your Majesty will naturally be satisfied.”
"However, the repeated collection of taxes will easily cause dissatisfaction among the people, especially in the recent years of drought and floods. There are many refugees, and under the anger of the public, it is very likely that some bad things will happen.”
"Of course I know that. Why do I need you to say it?”
The empress was slightly angry and waved her robe.
This was also something that she and the ministers were slightly worried about.
The war at the northern border was tight, and the army was empty. If there was a rebellion, it would give them a headache.
"I believe that we can mobilize the renowned clans and gentry of the various provinces and counties to use the Huns 'repeated invasions of the border passes and the establishment of the protectorate as an excuse to raise funds.”
"Of course, these clan tycoons must take the lead in giving away their wealth to show their loyalty. They must also tearfully accuse the Xiongnu of the heinous crimes they committed in the border towns, so as to arouse the sympathy of the people.”
"The despotic gentry set an example, and the common people's hatred of the common enemy was stirred up. Naturally, they would do their part for His Majesty's cause.”
"From now on, all the money of the commoners will be handed over to the national treasury, and the money of the gentry will be returned in full to appease their emotions.”
"What do you think, Your Majesty?"
As Li Jin Nian spoke, he lowered his head. No one could see his expression at that moment.
Silence.
There was a long silence in the court.
The ministers who understood Li Jin Nian's actions all looked at his back with a strange gaze.
The ministers who didn't understand looked at each other, but they didn't dare to breathe too loudly.
The empress was at a loss for words.
Was this a good method?
That was great.
It was wonderful.
He could collect the money of the commoners without spending too much effort.
This would be a huge fortune.
However, the problem was that the empress had just dispelled her thoughts on Li Jin Nian. She thought that he wouldn't be able to give any valuable advice and had even silently classified him as a " minister who couldn't be reused ".
But now, he was slapped in the face.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
Finally, one of the ministers walked out. He looked carefully and saw that it was Yang Zhongyun, the official.
With a righteous look on his face, he cupped his hands and said,"Your Majesty, I think this plan is brilliant!”
"There's no need to waste money or labor to achieve His Majesty's goal. At the same time, it will sympathize with the hearts of the people.”
With someone leading the way, the others naturally knew what to do.
A group of fence-sitters stood up one after another, expressing their approval of this plan.
This was because this method wasn't considered to be very fair and aboveboard. It was even somewhat sinister. If the empress had personally proposed it, it would seem rather improper.
Therefore, they needed to justify this reason.
"Then let's do as Assistant Minister Li says.”
The corners of the empress's mouth curled up slightly. She was obviously in a good mood.
His own treasury was the most important.
Chief Wang, who was standing at the side, looked at Li Jin Nian coldly and then closed his eyes.
It was the misfortune of the court and the world to have such a sycophantic official.
A bunch of " 666 " comments appeared on the bullet screen, indicating that Li Jin Nian was indeed a modern person. He was really sinister.
Just like that, the somewhat solemn atmosphere was quickly resolved.
The empress's expression softened a lot, and she looked at Li Jin Nian with a hint of approval in her eyes.
However, Li Jin Nian sighed slightly.
Everyone's reactions, including the empress's expression, were all taken in during that moment.
It was really hopeless.
With just a little probing, he found out just how rotten this imperial court was!
He gently patted his sleeves and straightened his body. With a gaze filled with disdain, contempt, anger, and speechlessness, he slowly swept his gaze across the ministers behind him.
Then, he stretched out a hand and tapped a few times.
"A bunch of useless trash who only know how to eat, drink, and defecate!”
"Even pigs are more useful than you!"
"After studying the Sage Book for so many years, in the end, you don't even know how to be the most basic person. If I were your father, I'm afraid I would be so ashamed that I would drown you in a manure pit!”
"And you!"
He slowly turned around and pointed his index finger at the emperor on the dragon throne in a very arrogant and disrespectful manner!
"Stupid ruler!"
"How unfortunate is it for the common people of the world to have a plaything like you!!!”
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