The officials were so jealous that they were going crazy!
He actually wanted to reward him with a courtyard. Wasn't his courtyard big enough?
It could accommodate hundreds of people. This was the standard for high-ranking officials like them!
No matter how big or close to the Imperial City one wanted to live in, there was simply no one!
You still want to give him a courtyard to store rare treasures. No matter how much you favor someone, you can't do this!
Aren't you afraid of hurting our hearts?
Lin Beifan was also stunned!
You even want to give me a courtyard?
This was not a good thing for him!
"Your Majesty, you must not!"
"Why not?" "My dear minister, you said that your courtyard is too small to hold so many rare treasures! I'll give you a courtyard. Isn't that settled?”
"This problem has indeed been solved, but another problem has emerged!”
Lin Beifan smiled bitterly." Your Majesty, my family is small. Including me, there are only four people. It's already too much for me to take care of the original courtyard! Adding another courtyard would really be fatal! Therefore, please retract your order, Your Majesty!”
"Minister Lin, this is your fault!”
"Am I wrong?" Lin Beifan was stunned.
"Of course not!" The empress said unhappily," Minister Lin, no matter what, you are now an official of the imperial court. You have enough money. You should hire some people to take care of the family business. You don't have to be so thrifty! Back then, I advised you to invite some people back, but you didn't listen! I arranged it for you, but you didn't want it! Look, aren't we in trouble now?”
Lin Beifan was speechless.
"Beloved Minister!" "You're the pillar of the country. You've done so much for the country and the people. Don't mistreat yourself! He would take what he needed and enjoy what he needed! Otherwise, I won't be at ease!"
Lin Beifan was speechless.
What you said makes sense, I'm actually speechless!
The officials were so jealous that they wanted to kill someone!
The empress actually advised Lin Beifan to take what he wanted and enjoy what he wanted, and not to mistreat her…
Otherwise, he would feel very uncomfortable!
This was…
What a great favor!
This bastard had done so many corrupt and corrupt things, so why was he still so favored?
Where was justice?
Seeing that he couldn't convince the empress, Lin Beifan had no choice but to look for external help.
He winked at Gao Tianyao, the Minister of Personnel Affairs, and Qian Yuanshen, the Minister of Revenue, and whispered,""Lord Gao, Lord Qian, help me persuade His Majesty. Aren't you usually quite good at persuading?”
The faces of the two ministers were livid with anger!
Are you asking us to persuade you?
He was clearly taking the opportunity to show off!
What a dog!
He snorted and turned his head away.
Hence, Lin Beifan asked the other ministers for help.
"Lord Zhao, Lord Wang, haven't you always been fair and strict? His Majesty has given me too much, and I really can't take it. Please speak up for me!”
Lord Zhao and Lord Wang's expressions turned ugly.
You're trying to provoke me, aren't you?
And you want me to say a few ugly words for you?
I've never seen someone as despicable as you!
He also snorted and turned his head away.
Lin Beifan looked to the other side.
"Lord Sun, Lord Liu, haven't you always disliked me? The opportunity to show off is here. Quickly use your glib tongue to persuade His Majesty to take back his order. If you don't speak up now, it will be too late!”
Lord Sun and Lord Liu's faces darkened.
Lin Beifan, you b * tch!
He's simply posturing to us!
If I were to say anything, I would be a dog!
She turned her head away and didn't even want to look at Lin Beifan.
After looking around for a while, Lin Beifan realized sadly that he couldn't find anyone who swore on his behalf!
Touching his conscience, his heart ached. Since when was my popularity so good?
At this time, I would rather not!
The empress sat on the dragon throne and watched everything with a smile.
A proud smile hung on her beautiful lips."Minister Lin, is that enough? How long are you going to struggle for?”
"Your Majesty, there's no need to reward the courtyard!" Lin Beifan was sweating profusely.”
"But your house can't fit…"
Lin Beifan immediately said,"It doesn't matter if it can't fit!" It can be stored in the palace for now, and I can use it when I need it!”
The empress thought for a moment and nodded.”
"Thank you, Lord!" Lin Beifan said loudly.
The empress nodded her head in satisfaction and felt extremely comfortable.
Such a domineering reward not only favored the loyal officials, but also disgusted the corrupt officials in the court!
Delightful! Awesome!
If there was a chance in the future, he would do it again!
After she sorted out her emotions, the morning court session officially began.
"If you have a report, you will retreat!"
"Your Majesty, I have one!" A memorial appeared in Lin Beifan's hand as he said loudly.
"Minister Lin, what do you have to report?" the empress asked with a smile.”
"Your Majesty!" Lin Beifan said loudly. Previously, I was ordered to lead the students to study the country's important weapons. I didn't dare to slack off at all! However, as the research deepens, the manpower, material resources, and financial resources required will increase. My salary is limited, and the funds of the directorate are limited. Therefore, I sincerely request Your Majesty to allocate a sum of funds to support the research!”
"Indeed!" The empress nodded. How much money do you need? Tell me, and I'll get the Ministry of Revenue to transfer it to you!”
"The funds I need are all in the memorial. Your Majesty, please examine it!”
"Hand it over!"
After receiving the memorial, the empress began to read it seriously.
However, the more he looked, the deeper his frown became. He couldn't help but look at Lin Beifan strangely.
Lin Beifan's expression was calm and he did not look away.
The empress continued to read. In the end, the corners of her mouth twitched.
He handed over the memorial expressionlessly."Minister Qian, please take a look at this memorial! Do you think this funding is appropriate?"
"This subject has received the decree!" The Minister of Revenue, Qian Yuanshen, received the memorial respectfully.
In the end, he was even worse than the empress!
The more he looked, the more his hands trembled. In the end, he shouted,"Ridiculous! How could he need so much money to research those things? Five million a year for three consecutive years! Lin Siye, are you trying to take this opportunity to line your own pockets?”
Lin Beifan indeed had this thought.
Because the money needed to upgrade would increase in the future, he had to increase his income and reduce his expenditure, mainly to increase his income.
Therefore, he could not help but set his eyes on the money in the national treasury.
There was a lot of money in the national treasury. If he was not greedy, he could only let other corrupt officials take advantage of it.
Sure, he would not refuse!
However, such words could not be said.
"Sir Qian, you've misunderstood me!" Lin Beifan smiled bitterly. I have been a clean and honest official all my life. How could I do such a thing that would infuriate both men and gods?”
The corners of the mouths of the officials and the empress twitched.
Not only did you do it, you did it very ruthlessly!
What was even more infuriating was that he actually said that he was a clean person and a clean official in front of all the civil and military officials?
Too shameless, too shameless!
" Your Majesty!" Lin Beifan argued." Everyone, I've studied every piece of national treasure!" Giant steel ships that could dominate all major water regions, large balloons that could take people flying, and hybrid rice that could solve the problem of food and clothing for the people... As long as they could produce one, they could quickly strengthen the country's strength! Was 5 million a year a lot?”
"If it can really be developed, 5 million is indeed not much! However, what if they couldn't research it? Wouldn't the money go down the drain? Who was going to mend this huge hole?”
The Minister of Revenue, Qian Yuanshen, spread his hands."You have to know that the national treasury is related to the safety of the country. If they used a little here, they would use less there. The impact was huge! Therefore, this amount of funding is too large, and this lowly official does not agree!”
When the officials heard this, they all spoke up.
"This lowly subject also does not agree!"
"The amount is too large. Our annual national treasury income is only 100 million taels. If we allocate 5 million taels, it will affect all aspects. Everyone will have to scrimp and save!”
"What if a natural or man-made disaster happens and money is needed?”
"Besides, I've always felt that what Lin Siye is researching is too far-fetched and impossible to succeed!”
"So, why did you spend this money?”
"Why don't we reward him after we research something?”
……
The empress couldn't help but advise,"Minister Lin, forget it! How about we first approve a funding of 100,000 to 200,000 yuan. When the research has made progress, we will increase our investment?”
"Your Majesty, I am confident that I can figure it out!" Lin Beifan clasped his hands. For example, if there is sufficient funding, I am confident that I can develop a large balloon that can fly in the sky within three months.”
This time, no one could remain calm.
Within three months, he would be able to develop a large balloon that could carry people!
This…
Was it really possible?
No one could resist this temptation!
Especially an ancient man who yearned to fly!
"Minister Lin, can you really develop it within three months?" the empress asked impatiently. How much do you need?"
"I don't dare to lie to Your Majesty. This lowly subject can indeed do it! " As for how much money…" Lin Beifan smiled and raised two fingers."Two million is enough!"
The faces of all the officials twitched.
Two million?
He actually said it so casually!
"Two million. If we can develop a large balloon that can fly in the sky within three months, it's not unacceptable!”
The empress pondered for a moment and looked at the Minister of Revenue."Minister Qian, what do you think?"
"If you can really research it in three months, I have nothing to say! " But…" Minister of Revenue Qian Yuanshen turned to look at Lin Beifan and said aggressively,""If you can't find it, how are you going to explain yourself?”
Lin Beifan said without hesitation,"If the research fails, the funds will be returned to the national treasury and you can even pay 10 cents interest!" Just treat it as me borrowing this money from the national treasury!”
"Good! Remember your words!" "Your Majesty, I have no objections!" Qian Yuanshen turned his head and clasped his hands.”
"What are the opinions of the beloved ministers?"
Gao Tianyao, the Minister of Official Personnel Affairs, said loudly,""If Siye Lin does as he says and develops a large balloon that can carry people into the sky within three months, if he can't do it, I have no objections!”
"We have no objections!”
"Alright!" the empress said loudly. Just as you say! Minister Lin stepped forward to receive the decree. I have ordered that a large balloon that can carry people into the sky be developed within three months! The required funds were two million taels of silver, which could be withdrawn from the national treasury! If it didn't work out in the end, all the funds had to be returned to the national treasury, and the interest must be calculated. There must be no mistakes!”
"I will do my best to live up to Your Majesty's trust!”Lin Beifan clasped his hands.
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