Chongzhen felt a headache. He couldn't afford to lose any of this money, especially the Guanning Army. Last year, there was almost a mutiny. If this dragged on, the Guanning Army might rebel!
As for the compensation money, it was related to the morale of the Ming army. Now that the Houjin in the north were eyeing them covetously and the rebels in Shaanxi were fleeing, this could not be less.
If they couldn't even resolve the worries of the soldiers who died in battle, who could risk their lives for the imperial court?
The capital, on the other hand, was related to his own life and had to be repaired!
They all wanted silver!
If it was something else, he could still think of a way. However, Chongzhen could not conjure up anything about silver.
Chong Zhen let out a breath of turbid air weakly and said,""Dear ministers, do you have any good ways to raise money?”
"Your Majesty, I have an idea. Perhaps in an emergency, the Guanning Army's pay can be temporarily replaced with Ming Dynasty notes.”
a minister said.
"Ever since the Wanli years, the Ming Dynasty's treasure notes have been circulated among the people. They are not even worth a penny. How can they be used as military pay?”
Cheng Jiming glanced at the official.
Chong Zhen frowned. He knew about this as well.
"Your Majesty, as an emergency measure, this subject has a suggestion. Perhaps we can postpone the repair of the capital's walls!”
Zhou Yanru said slowly.
The entire court was shaken.
There was a flurry of discussion.
Even Chongzhen was somewhat displeased. His entire family was in the capital. If the capital's walls were not repaired, what would happen if the Houjin attacked again?
"Zhou Yanru, how dare you? The strength of the capital's walls is related to the Great Ming Empire. If you delay, where will you put Great Ming and His Majesty?”Cheng Ji Ming immediately berated.
Zhou Yanru looked at Cheng Jiming with a smile and said mockingly,""Lord Chief, I haven't finished speaking. Why are you so anxious?”
"Fine, then I'll see what you say. If you don't repair the capital's walls, I'll definitely accuse you of adultery!”Cheng Ji Ming snorted coldly.
"Your Majesty," Zhou Yanru calmly said,"repairing the capital can be divided into two steps. First, immediately order people to investigate how much damage has been done to the city walls. There are three levels: major, medium, and minor.”
"The major damages, medium damages, and minor damages can be delayed. After the autumn harvest, the capital will be moved into the capital before repairs can be carried out.”
"Secondly, repairing the capital's walls won't be done overnight. It will take three to five months.”
"Thus, this subject believes that after estimating the damage to the capital, we can repair it as appropriate.”
When Cheng Ji Ming heard this, he frowned slightly. It had to be said that this method was indeed not bad.
Although repairing the city walls in this way did not save money, it would buy time for the imperial court. The money saved could be used to relieve the disaster!
Cheng Ji Ming fell silent.
Chongzhen, who was sitting on the dragon throne, sighed in his heart. Now that the national treasury was empty, this was a good idea!
"Then let's do as Zhou Qing said. The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works will be responsible for surveying the city walls and drawing up a budget. After submitting it to the cabinet for voting, we will present it again.”Chong Zhen said helplessly.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
The ministers shouted.
Chongzhen laughed at himself and said,"If there's nothing else, then dismiss the court!"”
Then, under the worship of all the civil and military officials, Chong Zhen left the hall and the ministers dispersed.
As soon as they left Yangxin Palace Hall, Zhou Yanru and Cheng Jiming walked side by side with a few cabinet ministers.
"Jade Rope (Zhou Yanru's handwriting), although our political views are different in the Imperial Court, the matter of Yuan Chonghuan concerns the fate of the Great Ming Dynasty. I hope you can take a step back. I am already old, and I won't be able to hold the position of Chief Assistant for long.”
Cheng Ji Ming said meaningfully.
Actually, Cheng Jiming's words were very clear. As long as Zhou Yanru was willing to let Yuan Chonghuan go, he could leave the court.
Zhou Yanru pretended not to understand and said,""Lord Chief, you have to take care of your body. Now that the Ming Dynasty is in trouble, His Majesty still needs your assistance.”
"Regarding Yuan Chonghuan's case, I have no selfish motives. Yuan Chonghuan has brought disaster to the country and the people. If we keep him alive, he will definitely make my Great Ming fall into eternal damnation in the future!”
Zhou Yanru's attitude was very firm.
"You!" Cheng Ji Ming was speechless.
Zhou Yanru didn't care." Chief, I still have work to do. I'll leave first."”
Zhou Yanru cupped his hands and left in large strides.
Cheng Jiming angrily flung his sleeves.
Not long after Zhou Yanru left, Wen Tiren and the others followed.
"Lord Zhou, His Majesty's attitude towards Yuan Chonghuan in the court today seems rather ambiguous. Could it be that His Majesty was influenced by the chief and is unwilling to punish Yuan Chonghuan?”
Someone said worriedly.
Zhou Yanru glanced at him and said,""His Majesty has already made it very clear in the court today that he wants Yuan Chonghuan's actual evidence!”
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, as if they did not understand what he meant.
Wen Tiren smiled," My lords, the chief is against Yuan Chonghuan's imprisonment. His Majesty has his concerns too!"”
Everyone's expressions changed slightly!
They were all officials of the Imperial Court, so they were naturally very shrewd. After Wen Tiren's reminder, they immediately reacted.
"So that's how it is. His Majesty feels that Yuan Chonghuan's crimes aren't enough, and the voice of impeachment isn't loud enough!”
"Lord Zhou, we know what to do. We will go back and prepare the memorial. During the morning court session tomorrow, we must send Yuan Chonghuan to eternal damnation!”
"Pavilion Elders, I'll take my leave first.”
“……”
The officials surrounding Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren all bid farewell and left.
Compared to the confusion and bewilderment from before, they felt even more refreshed at this moment!
Zhou Yanru looked at Wen Tiren approvingly.
Wen Tiren smiled knowingly.
Everything was beyond words.
……
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When Chongzhen returned to the royal study, his mind was filled with the disaster in Shaanxi.
Ever since he ascended the throne, Shaanxi had never let him worry.
Now, the Houjin in the north was eyeing them covetously, and the Ming Dynasty was even more restless. The rebels in Shaanxi were the most serious.
Big Ming really couldn't take it anymore!
Chongzhen was especially worried about saving money from the repair of the capital's city walls for disaster relief.
"If only Pin 'er was a little older, he could share my worries!”
Chongzhen felt his teeth ache when he thought of Zhu Ciyao. This little brat had a lot of thoughts in his mind, but he was unwilling to tell him!
This was very infuriating!
One more thing, how did Zhu Ciyan know about the disaster in Shaanxi and the fact that Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren were traitors?
In Zhu Ci Xin's mind, the words about him harming loyal officials and good generals were still lingering in Chongzhen's mind!
Chongzhen suspected that the eunuch had said something to Zhu Ciyao.
The upset Chongzhen was not in the mood to reply to the memorial, so he called Wang Chengen over and said,""Big companion, go to Big companion Cao and ask him to investigate if there are any remaining eunuchs in the palace!”
"Also, investigate if anyone has said anything to the Crown Prince recently!”
"This servant will remember it." Wang Chengen nodded and left the royal study.
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