On this day, they discussed in the imperial study room for a long time.

This is the first time I have really listened to the emperor and the court officials discussing state affairs - sometimes people often say that they are not in charge of the family and do not know that oil, salt, firewood and rice are expensive, but that is just a small family, a few people; while this family and country are hundreds of trillions of people, and what he wants to take care of is not oil, salt, firewood and rice, but the living of so many people, the stability of the border, and the stability of the court.

Several times, I heard the faces of red from the battle for a sum of money outside, and I was sweating profusely.

But finally, several major events were discussed clearly.

Pei Yuanhao asked someone to send hot water, and hot tea came in to wash everyone's hands and face. After Eunuch Yu walked in with the people, he pointed to the two palace maids and lifted the curtains and walked into the inner room. He brought me hot water and towels in and served me to wash.

For a moment, the entire imperial study room became quiet.

However, no one looked inside. Everyone paused for a moment, then continued to do what they were doing, and only heard the sound of the rustling water sounding in the quiet space, giving people the illusion of storm. I sat stiffly in front of the bed in the inner room. After washing, Eunuch Yu brought someone to bring in a few cups of hot tea.

Then, Pei Yuanhao heard him whisper, "Send her some snacks in. It was morning and she had no time to eat."

"yes."

Then, hot tea and snacks were delivered.

I sat on the soft bed, and it was no exaggeration to describe it as if I was sitting on pins and needles. Even if a few little palace maids placed various exquisite snacks on the table in front of me, although they looked colorful and dazzling, how could I eat it?

Seeing me sitting there frowning, one of the little palace maids, who looked particularly clever, said to me in a low voice: "Miss Yan, you should eat a little, otherwise the emperor will be angry again later."

“…”

Although her voice was low, the imperial study room was too quiet. I couldn't even guarantee how much the people outside heard through the curtains.

So I could only wave my hand gently, then pick up a piece of cake and barely take a bite.

The little palace maid then felt relieved and took a step back.

I was still eating with waxy food. I had already finished drinking hot tea outside. Pei Yuanhao took out the last ticket book and said, "This is the last item today, and it is also the latest one, the construction of the Yellow River embankment."

Everyone looked at him.

He opened the ticket book and said slowly: "This item is not estimated this year, but Wu Yanqiu told me the first year that the estimated cost is 5 million taels. Now the embankment has been completed, the actual cost is 8 million taels, which has exceeded 3 million taels. I have approved this cost. In a while, your Ministry of Revenue will also approve the money and release it."

Everyone suddenly became quiet.

Pei Yuanhao looked down at them: "Hmm? What's wrong?"

Although the people below did not speak, those with eyes looked around. Finally, Zheng Zhui stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, everyone knows about building a river embankment, but it has exceeded three million, and the amount is really a bit too much. Weichen, etc. - Weichen, etc., must have looked at the actual accounts before they dare to approve it."

Pei Yuanhao smiled slightly: "Mr. Zheng is a careful person."

"Don't dare."

"Well, it's also what your Ministry of Revenue should do. Call the prince over."

Eunuch Yu hurriedly agreed, and then went out to pass the message. After a while, he heard the hurried footsteps outside. Nian Shen ran in with the two eunuchs beside him and knelt down to pay homage to Pei Yuanhao.

Pei Yuanhao said: "Where have you been going early in the morning? Didn't I ask you to come here and listen?"

Nianshen knelt on the ground and whispered: "Father forgives the sin, but the mother is sick."

"Oh? The queen is sick? Is it transmitted to the imperial physician?"

"It's already spread. It's said that my mother caught a cold and had already prescribed a dose of medicine and took it."

"In this way, I have to go over and take a look."

Pei Yuanhao said, and stood up with the table. Several court officials were shocked and stood up quickly. Pei Yuanhao walked down and said, "You continue to discuss matters here, and think deeply. Regarding the construction of the Yellow River embankment this year, why did it cost three million taels? Mr. Zheng needs to check the accounts. You are here, how to spend the three million taels. Let's talk to Mr. Zheng, and after checking clearly, send the tickets."

Nian Shen said: "Yes."

"I've finished this place, I'll go see your mother."

"Yes, my son obeys the order."

Pei Yuanhao said as he walked out. When he reached the door, he subconsciously stopped and turned to look at the inner room. He saw me sitting quietly beside the bed, hesitated for a while, but after all, he didn't say anything. He just gently brushed his sleeves and turned around and walked out.

As he left, the imperial study room was quiet for a while.

Several other officials were standing beside him, only Zheng Zhui stood in the center of the imperial study room. Although no one spoke at this time, he seemed to feel that he was standing on the target of public criticism and took a few steps away in a hurry. Nian Shen had already walked over and bowed to him with a smile: "Sir, Lord."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"This is the total expense of the river embankment this year. Should the Minister look at it here? Or should he move it back to the Ministry of Revenue to see it?"

Zheng Zhui was about to say something, Nian Shen smiled and said, "Why do you better read it here? After reading it, it will be easier to post it with a comment."

“…”

At this moment, Zheng Zhui was really on the target of public criticism.

Just now, Pei Yuanhao gave up his pick and left, but in fact there was no need to discuss this matter anymore, because he had already approved the red book in the ticket book and called the prince over, but he was just doing the superficial effort. Although Zheng Zhui is now the top leader of the Ministry of Revenue, he actually has no power to discuss politics. Once the emperor's inner court is established, the Ministry of Revenue has become a place for doing business, which can only be implemented and cannot make decisions. Where can he do anything else?

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content behind! Zheng Zhui wiped the cold sweat from his face and looked at Nangong Jinhong.

Nangong Jinhong's face was not very good-looking. He kept looking outside the gate. Pei Yuanhao disappeared from a distance. Then he turned around and saw Zheng Zhui looking at him as if he was asking for help.

After a moment of silence, he didn't say anything, but just sat in a leisurely manner on the other side: "Old Fu, I'm going to take the time to come today."

When Fu Badai heard his voice, he laughed: "Blind old man, I've been causing trouble for you."

"Don't say that, Mr. Fu."

"Okay, since the matter has been discussed, I, the blind old man, should go back."

As he said that, he stood up from the chair tremblingly. Chabixing was holding him out and about to walk out. Fu Badai gently pushed his hand away: "You don't need to help me."

Then, stand there and don't move.

My breathing paused, and I immediately put down the pastry that I had only bitten in my hand, got up and walked out.

Lifting up layers of curtains and bright bead curtains, everyone heard the crackling sound of the bead curtains colliding, and turned their heads to look at me. My face was a little pale, but sooner or later this window paper would be pierced, so I would do it myself. I leaned over to them and saluted: "Greetings to all sirs."

They looked at me with complicated expressions, and they were silent for a moment.

After a while, Nangong Jinhong said with a smile: "So Miss Yan is here."

I smiled: "I discussed the princess' condition with His Majesty the Emperor. Because I was too tired, His Majesty asked the girl to rest in there. I hope I did not disturb you."

He also laughed: "How could it be?"

I could feel that although his face was full of smiles, there was no smile in his eyes, and even a little chill. However, this time was not the time to deal with him. I turned around and walked to Fu Badai and said softly: "Teacher, I will accompany you to Jixian Palace."

He looked at me with his eyes without focal length: "Okay."

I nodded and smiled at the other adults, then helped him and walked out slowly.

When he walked out of the gate outside the imperial study room, he saw Nangong Jinhong coming out soon. His expression could not be concealed and he could not hide his slightest panic. When he went out, his shoulders hit the door, and then he walked to the other side without looking back.

Now, there are only the prince left in the imperial study, Chabixing and Zheng Zhui and others.

Not to mention that the overall situation has been decided, but I also know that there is no problem.

I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

At this time, Fu Badai next to me turned toward me: "You have been by the emperor all the time?"

"I've been there these days."

His gray eyebrows trembled slightly: "What did the emperor tell you?"

I bit my lower lip and didn't say anything.

This time, it was his turn to sigh.

"What about you? What did you say to him again?"

"I said nothing except today's incident."

"So, did you propose to the emperor when the inner court discusses the matter?"

"yes."

"Now Chabixing—"

"It's really Nangong Jinhong said it himself."

"oh?"

"I guess he wants to retreat as he advances, but as long as the emperor sets up an inner court, no matter whether he advances or retreats, he will be restrained."

Speaking of this, Fu Badai shook his head gently and said with a smile: "You..."

Although he smiled, I clearly saw that the deep folds between his eyebrows were not smoothed even when he smiled.

Thinking of this, I helped him walk out carefully, while whispering: "Yesterday, the teacher refused to come to the Imperial Study Room to discuss matters, why did I come here today?"

He said lightly: "Because I am really confused, can't you tell me?"

I turned to look at him: "Then the teacher thinks, how important is this matter today?"

This time, he did not speak immediately, but after a long time of silence, he slowly said: "If this matter cannot be handled properly today, I am afraid that the war will begin."
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