Not long after, Yang Zongbao and Zuo Zongtang were brought into the royal study by the bad guys.
The two of them knelt on the ground and cupped their hands.”
Liyun quickly stepped forward and helped the two of them up with his hands. He smiled warmly and said,""There's no need to be so polite, dear ministers. Quickly take a seat.”
Zuo Zongtang was overwhelmed by Li Yun's courteous behavior. At the same time, he was a little surprised. In his memory, the Emperor was not such a person.
Yang Zongbao, on the other hand, was much calmer. He didn't fall for Li Yun's tricks. If it weren't for the difference between monarch and minister, he wouldn't even want to be polite to Li Yun.
Yang Zongbao was filled with hatred for Li Yun's disgraceful behavior in the imperial court and the fact that he had neglected his sister!
"The two of you, leave. Don't let anyone near the royal study.”
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The two delinquents turned around and disappeared. The door of the royal study was closed.
Now, Liyun didn't trust anyone. Who knew how many spies had been arranged around him?
The few of them sat down.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
Li Yun's abnormality made Yang Zongbao and Zuo Zongtang confused.
"Minister Zuo, do you know why I asked you to come?”
Zuo Zongtang was in his fifties and had a white beard. He cupped his hands and shook his head."Your Majesty, I don't know. Please explain.”
Liyun was secretly glad that there were still two trustworthy ministers in the court.
I asked you to come because I want to give you an important task. I just don't know if you can take on this responsibility!”Liyun looked as if he wanted to put you in an important position.
Zuo Zongtang's eyes lit up and he immediately knelt down again.""Your Majesty, I will do my best until I die!”
Li Yun smiled with satisfaction." My dear minister, I want you to be fully responsible for disaster relief. Are you willing?"”
Zuo Zongtang was shocked when he heard that.
His Majesty actually entrusted this great responsibility to him!
Suddenly, Zuo Zongtang's tears flowed down his face." Thank you, Your Majesty, for sympathizing with the people. I hope so!"”
"Don't thank me yet. Other than this, I have a secret mission for you.”Li Yun's eyes revealed a sharp glint.
Zuo Zongtang's expression turned serious as he heard the seriousness.
"I still want you to secretly investigate the emptiness of the national treasury for me!”Liyun said word by word, full of determination.
Yang Zongbao looked at Li Yun in surprise. He felt a little disdainful. The licentious and incompetent ruler was going to be investigated for corruption.
Zuo Zongtang also did not speak for a long time, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated.
Li Yun waved his hand." If you have something to say, just say it. I have a good impression of you and trust you very much. I will never blame you for offending me."”
Zuo Zongtang's heart warmed. He slowly opened his mouth and frowned."Your Majesty, have you really made up your mind? The corruption of the officials of the Great Tang had not just happened for a day or two. There were worms everywhere in the towering trees. If they wanted to investigate, they were afraid that many people would be implicated!”
Of course, Liyun had also thought of this. He said lightly,""I have the determination to burn my bridges. Could it be that my beloved minister does not dare to accept this fate?”
Zuo Zongtang's beard trembled, and his expression was solemn. He knelt on the ground and said generously,""Why wouldn't I dare? If Your Majesty personally sends me, I will press forward!”
"Good, good, good!" Liyun said three times in a row that this old man had an upright temperament and was the person he wanted.
Zuo Zongtang seemed to have thought of something, and the smile on his face disappeared." But, where is the money in Your Majesty's treasury now?”
Liyun sighed." I'll first issue an edict to transfer all the money in the national treasury to you.”
"Your Majesty, 100,000 taels is too little.”
Liyun nodded." I understand. I'll think of a solution as soon as possible."”
"This subject has received the decree!" Zuo Zongtang bowed solemnly and left the royal study.
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