This made Chongzhen very angry. You were talking all over the place. At the critical moment, there was no one standing up.

In fact, according to Chongzhen's intention, if he wanted to raise money nearby, it would be the most convenient to find wealthy merchants and gentry near the capital. However, after being the emperor for more than a year, he was not the original Wuxia Amon.

I had previously issued official documents in the capital to draw missed money for disaster relief, but the results were very little, and officials and gentry donated money, and they all cried poorly.

I remember a few months ago, Qian Qianyi donated 100 taels of silver and looked like he was taking out his whole fortune.

Most of the shops and fields near the capital were related to the officials in the capital. It is easy to imagine how difficult it is to raise silver near the capital.

A court meeting ended in an unhappy way. When he returned to Wenhua Palace, Zhu Youjian was not in the mood to upset the ministers. He was full of thoughts about military pay.

It is a good idea to find Shanxi merchants to raise money, but who to send is a big question. After thinking about it, I couldn't even think of a suitable candidate.

Zhu Youjian also knew in his heart that it was very difficult to find the money for Shanxi merchants, and it was not easier than raising donations in the capital. He suppressed Shanxi merchants before, so those Shanxi merchants must have resentment.

Who should I send? This person must have a noble status and be more respectful to Shanxi merchants, and at the same time be reliable.

Just when Chongzhen was at a loss, someone pushed open the gate of Wenhua Palace.

The visitor was dressed in beige palace outfit, tall figure, face like lotus, and beautiful eyes as gentle as water. She was like a blooming peony, adding a bit of color to this empty Wenhua Palace.

Seeing the visitor, Zhu Youjian quickly got up and saluted the woman, "I have met the emperor sister-in-law, why have you come here at this time?"

The woman is no one else, but the first wife of Emperor Tianqi, Empress Yi'an Zhang Yan.

"Your Majesty doesn't have to be too polite. I know you're worried about military pay these two days. It just so happens that I still have some things that I can't use, and I should be able to make a lot of money!"

As soon as Zhang Yan finished speaking, two eunuchs entered the house with two trays, which were filled with various gold and silver jewelry.

Zhu Youjian was deeply moved and waved his hand and said, "Sister-in-law, how did this make it happen? Most of these things were rewarded to you by me and my brother."

"Hey, these things are not suitable for food or drink. Since they are urgently used, please use them. When the treasury is better in the future, will Your Majesty still lose the imperial sister-in-law?"

Zhu Youjian sighed and had to accept Zhang Yan's kindness, "thank you, my sister-in-law."

Asking Queen Zhang to sit aside, Zhu Youjian couldn't help but vomit bitterness.

Empress Zhang was always insightful and understanding. In the past, when Zhu Youjian was still believing in the king, she was often taken care of by Zhang Yan. Later, she was able to ascend the throne, and Zhang Yan also made a lot of efforts.

Zhu Youjian has a good relationship with Queen Zhang, so if you have any worries, you like to tell her the previous one.

When Zhu Youjian complained, Empress Zhang frowned and was also thinking about something, "Your Majesty, since you can't think of a good candidate, what better to do with your Majesty, let me go to Shanxi for you."

"Shanxi has suffered a lot in the past two years, and the people have suffered a lot. If the emperor's sister-in-law goes there, it is also considered as the royal family, and the emperor's Majesty to appease the people's hearts and understand the people's feelings. Moreover, the emperor's sister-in-law also wants to go out for a walk and relax."

"This..." Zhu Youjian opened his mouth in surprise. It was a good idea to ask the emperor's sister-in-law to go, but it was really unwilling to let her join a woman and let her take such a burden.

"This is impossible. The emperor's brother is not here now. I have not been able to take good care of you. I also have to work hard on you. How can I be worthy of the emperor's spirit in heaven?"

"What is Your Majesty saying? We are all a family. Now the state is difficult, so it is good to be able to share some of the burden for Your Majesty."

Zhu Youjian took it a long time before he got up and smiled bitterly, "Then I'll bother the emperor's sister-in-law, but as soon as the news spreads, those pedantic guys in the court tomorrow will have something to say."

Zhang Yan smiled and said softly: "It would be fine if there is something to say. If someone stands up and walks, it will save us from worrying."

.....

Sure enough, in the morning court the next day, Zhu Youjian was opposed as soon as he spoke out his thoughts.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there has been no precedent for the queen to go out to work. According to the rules, the queen should stay in the palace honestly.

Don’t look at the excitement of the crowd. Zhu Youjian is not afraid. If you are not happy, then choose someone to replace Empress Yian. Now, the ministers are silent again.

Everyone knows how stiff the relationship between the Shanxi merchants and the imperial court is. When going to Shanxi to ask for military pay, it is obvious that it is nothing to do to find excitement. Who is willing to do such a thankless thing?

No one was willing to take this job, and gradually, the ministers did not react so fiercely. However, they all laughed in their hearts and were waiting to watch the fun.

Qian Qianyi and others didn't think Empress Yi'an could get anything this time. The Shanxi merchants now hate to see the fun of the court. It was simply a delusion to ask them to pay for the court to support the court.

So what if the queen comes in person? There is no benefit, and the Shanxi merchants will not buy the court's face. What's more, the outdated Queen Yi'an.

In the eyes of those Shanxi merchants, Empress Yian was just a beautiful woman with a noble status.

In this situation of unfavorable situation, Queen Yi'an Zhang Yan left the Forbidden City in a carriage, and under the protection of more than 200 Jinyiwei, she went to the unfamiliar Shanxi.

For Zhang Yan, the scenery along the way is novel. This is the first time since she married into the palace.

......

Zhangbei City, Moon Palace.

The Queen Yi'an's Majesty traveled to Shanxi, and the official documents had already been delivered to Xuanfu and Datongfu.

After receiving the news, Tiemo summoned all the Shanxi merchants of his sect.

Now, 70% of Shanxi merchants have turned to Tiemo, especially Chang, Cao, and Qiao, who have invested in Duofu, and their interests are closely tied together.

Cao Shengyu held the teacup and shook his head and smiled bitterly, "What are the court thinking? He cut off our military supplies, took back the salt well, sealed our mines, and now he wants us to donate silver. The court regards our children of the Three Jin Dynasties as fools?"

Qiao Liuyun sarcastically said, "It's not just a fool, he treats us as brainless pigs."

Everyone expressed their opinions, but their attitudes were surprisingly consistent. When you, Emperor Yi'an, came to Shanxi, we will warmly entertain you and fulfill your friendship with the landlords. If you want to get money, I'm sorry, if you don't have money, you won't give you a penny.

Seeing Tie Mo smiling and saying nothing, Chang Minyue pushed her in anger, "Tie Shoujie, do you have other ideas based on your appearance?"

"Haha, I have some ideas. I think we can get this money!"

"What?" Qiao Liuyun smiled bitterly, "The court has been putting pressure on our Shanxi merchants in the past two years. We will give money to the court. Isn't this a fool?"

However, Chang Minyue knew Tie Mo very well and raised her hand and said, "Brother Qiao, don't worry, listen to what Tie Shou said first!"
Chapter completed!