In the main hall.
Xia Ji looked at the memorials and compared them repeatedly.
That was the financial expenditure of the palace for the past two years.
If it was an ordinary person, they would definitely not be able to see through the tricks.
However, Xia Ji could tell at a glance that someone had tampered with the accounts!
Very quickly.
Someone came to report that both the national treasury and the granary were in a state of deficit.
But that was where the problem lay.
Wu Zhao had already helped to sort out a large pile of memorials, all of which were about what had happened within the jurisdiction of Great Xia.
For example, the west of the river had recently been plagued by bandits, causing the people to suffer.
Or perhaps, a rare locust plague had broken out in Lingnan, causing not a single blade of grass to grow within hundreds of miles.
Even in the remote Mobei region, there were also cults that rose up, preaching among the people, recruiting believers, and exploiting the people.
If Xia Ji hadn't transmigrated, he would naturally feel that these were all signs of a nation's fall.
However, if these matters were not dealt with in time, it would definitely cause unimaginable losses to the current Great Xia.
The foundation of a country lies in the people.
Just because Xia Ji didn't believe in these things didn't mean that the people didn't.
After all, there was a prophecy that the Xia Dynasty would not last for more than 800 years.
However, there was so much chaos when the national treasury was empty.
It was obvious that someone must have interfered in this matter.
"Your Majesty, why are there so many natural and man-made disasters?”Wu Zhao also realized that something was wrong.
"The accounts in the palace have been tampered with. As for those natural and man-made disasters, they are most likely related to the seven vassal kings.”Xia Ji narrowed his eyes, and a faint killing intent flashed across them.
Now that he had ruled the world for almost 800 years, some people could no longer sit still.
He stirred up chaos within the borders of Great Xia.
Undoubtedly, it was to create the illusion that the empire was about to collapse and chaos was everywhere.
"The accounts in the palace have been tampered with?”
Wu Zhao was stunned. He took the files that Xia Ji had organized and frowned.
According to Xia Ji's analysis, they didn't even have the money to provide disaster relief.
Instantly, Wu Zhao was at a loss.
However, Xia Ji sneered and said,""This isn't too difficult. Do the seven vassal kings think that this will be enough to completely destroy Great Xia?”
"Your Majesty has a way?" Wu Zhao was delighted.
"Of course there is." Xia Ji nodded.
He continued," There are only a few reasons why the national treasury is empty. One is that the Empress Dowager is extravagant and has squandered a large amount of money.”
"But now that the Empress Dowager is dead, even if we can trace the whereabouts of this money, it will be useless.”
"Secondly, the seven vassal kings have been planning to rebel for a long time. They hide their taxes and reduce their taxes. Every year, they also send people to Great Xia to purchase grain. This is also why the granary is overdrawn.”
"However, now is not the time to suppress the seven kings.”
With the current power of the imperial family, they wanted to suppress the seven vassal kings.
This was undoubtedly like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. If he was not careful, he would be crushed into pieces.
One had to know that this world was an Immortal Martial World.
Even though Xia Ji could do whatever he wanted in the Imperial City with the help of the two Celestial Beings, the human cat and Cao Changqing, he was still a nobody.
But don't forget, there were still land immortals above the celestial beings.
Over the years, the might of the Great Xia had been continuously weakened, and a large number of Devas and Land Immortals had been recruited by the seven kings.
If he wanted to deal with the seven kings, he had to weaken them through a series of reforms.
Only then could he start to target them one by one. Now was not the time.
" Third," Xia Ji continued," are those corrupt officials who took advantage of the late Emperor's death to stir up trouble.”
"These people are what we can deal with now.”
Xia Ji said.
The way Wu Zhao looked at Xia Ji immediately changed.
Other than admiration, she also admired Xia Ji.
However, he was able to find so many clues just by looking at the memorial.
He even found a solution from it.
If Xia Ji had not been born now, he would have become a figure like Human Emperor Xia hundreds of years ago.
"Then how does Your Majesty plan to deal with it?" Wu Zhao asked.
"Kill!" Xia Ji spat out a single word.”
These words were said lightly, but it would undoubtedly determine the life and death of hundreds of people in Great Xia.
Wu Zhao couldn't help but say," The talents of Great Xia are dwindling now. If this massacre causes a commotion, it might even cause the people's hearts to be unstable. Moreover, the Great Xia court will not be able to take over.”
These words were very to the point.
It was not that Wu Zhao felt that Xia Ji's actions were inappropriate. The ruler of a country could naturally determine the life and death of others.
Moreover, those people deserved to die.
However, those who were able to become officials in Great Xia were all useful.
If they couldn't find a replacement, it was very likely that the Great Xia Imperial Court would be paralyzed.
Xia Ji didn't care about this at all.
"The current Great Xia Imperial Court is too bloated and needs to be reformed," he said lightly.”
Wu Zhao was shocked when he heard this.
Xia Ji spoke tactfully, but she could tell what he was really thinking.
This was a reform!
Moreover, it was to change the laws of a country!
Any reform would definitely encounter more obstacles than these.
It was no different from walking on a tightrope in the sky. If he was not careful, he would be crushed into pieces.
" Your Majesty, this…" Wu Zhao wanted to persuade him.
"What? You don't have confidence in me?" Xia Ji chuckled.”
He had a wealth of knowledge in his mind. No matter what the situation was, he could think of a solution in the shortest time possible.
The reform seemed difficult, but it was not that complicated.
"No, since Your Majesty has such determination, I will do my best to assist you.”Wu Zhao said seriously.
The two of them chatted for a while.
Xia Ji sent someone to summon the human cat.
Very quickly.
The cat and human arrived at the main hall.
"Your Majesty, He Shen didn't make any strange movements. After returning to the residence, he entered the accounts room.”
The human cat chuckled.
He Shen was indeed sensible and quickly found his position.
No wonder Xia Ji spared his life.
"Yes." Xia Ji nodded to indicate that he understood.
He had expected He Shen's actions.
He was originally a tactful person. Now that he had just chosen a side, he naturally had to think of a way to stabilize himself.
Or rather, to please him.
He looked at the human-cat and asked,"How many people are available in the East Chamber now?"”
The human-cat was stunned and immediately guessed Xia Ji's thoughts.
"Currently, there are 10 Great Grandmasters, 39 Grandmasters, 581 Xiantian Lords, and 2,300 Houtian Lords in the East Chamber.”
"This should be enough." Xia Ji nodded.
He didn't expect Cao Zhengchun to have so many people in the East Hall.
Then what about Zhao Gao, who had a similar status to Cao Zhengchun?
Xia Ji collected his thoughts and looked at the human-cat.""Go and mobilize the dossiers and investigate those corrupt officials. If they have the heart to repent and hand over everything they have embezzled, they can be spared.”
"Those who refuse to listen to orders, I will grant you the right to act first and report later!”
Kill first and report later!
Hearing this, the human cat was delighted.
This way, he could do it without holding back.
Xia Ji's voice came again." I believe Minister Chang has already communicated with Bao Zheng, the Minister of Rites. You can ask him to investigate the corrupt officials with you."”
As the Minister of Rites, Bao Zheng was meticulous, but Xia Ji knew that he was best at investigating cases.
After all, Bao Qingtian wasn't just randomly calling people.
"Yes."
The cat responded and went to make arrangements.
Today, a storm of blood was about to break out in the Imperial City.
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