Chapter 62 Must die
After the first morning court ended, after the prince left the Jinluan Palace, all the ministers left talking in succession.
Qi Ming followed Zaifu with an equally heavy expression: "Master Zaifu, how dare this prince be so presumptuous!"
Liu Zhongqing raised his palm to signal him not to say anything.
After everyone walked out of Jinluan Hall, the two of them walked slowly at the end of the crowd.
"With the current situation, it seems that the prince feels that his wings have become stiff!"
Liu Zhongqing's eyes were gloomy.
"Lord Zaifu, should we..." Qi Ming raised his right arm and gestured.
Liu Zhongqing narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "Well, it's time."
Previously, Liu Zhongqing had always felt that a dandy prince like Li Yunxing would still be a puppet even if he took up the position of Prince Supervisor. Sooner or later, he would fall into his own trap and become a piece of meat on the chopping board, to be slaughtered at will.
But after what happened today, Liu Zhongqing completely changed his mind.
A few days ago, the prince was a reckless man who could only shout and kill, and he killed some insignificant officials.
But since Wu Shumiao's incident, he felt that Li Yunxing was growing rapidly.
Now, taking over the imperial military power of the northwest military camp and the capital has undoubtedly strengthened his strength a lot.
But when he asked him to hand over the power of imperial envoy in Jingzhou, the prince didn't even refute.
Instead, he gave Su Zhaoyang a chance in front of all the ministers.
This undoubtedly allows Li Yunxing to better control people's hearts.
The three things the prince did today can be said to be enough to change the behavior of the entire Wu Dynasty.
The first is to kill the traitor.
Whether it was Su Tianyang, Shangshu Ling, or Da Si Nongjing Xuezhen, it was actually Li Yunxing who was telling them that he could not rub the sand out of his eyes.
Second, mention loyal ministers.
Liu Zhongqing was not surprised that Lian Zhan would be awarded the title. After all, if he wanted to compete with him, he had to find a comparable opponent for him.
Looking around, in the entire capital, only Lian Zhan is the most suitable.
Third, take the imperial examination.
This strategy can best defeat Liu Zhongqing's factional connections. If he becomes an official in the dynasty in the future through the imperial examination system, Liu Zhongqing's political power will definitely suffer heavy losses.
This also shows that Li Yunxing has a deep grasp of the court.
Although Li Yunxing is not very old, he has already begun to show his talents. It would be terrible if he were allowed to continue to grow.
Liu Zhongqing will never allow this to happen.
Li Yunxing must die!
While Liu Zhongqing was planning how to get rid of the prince Li Yunxing, Li Yunxing was checking the treasury accounts with Yang Tinghe.
Yang Tinghe frowned while flipping through the treasury accounts.
"What's wrong?" Li Yunxing asked.
Yang Tinghe hesitated and said: "This account is extremely detailed, but there are also loopholes. It is obviously a fake account made later."
Li Yunxing nodded, not surprised by this situation.
"There was serious corruption within Sinong Temple before. Twenty-six people from top to bottom were dismissed from their posts by this palace. Those who deserved were killed, and those who deserved were exiled."
"Most of them have interests in collusion with important ministers in the DPRK. Naturally, they made up for this account later."
Yang Tinghe nodded, the corruption in the capital was far more serious than he imagined.
No wonder the prince promoted him to a local county governor, but...
"His Royal Highness, do you really plan to let Wei Chen serve as the young minister of Sinong Temple?"
Li Yunxing said calmly: "Nowadays, there is no other suitable candidate except you."
Yang Tinghe even saw helplessness in Li Yunxing.
You know, this morning Li Yunxing was still the all-powerful Prince Supervisor in the court, but after just a few hours, he felt a sense of powerlessness.
Yang Tinghe sighed in his heart, he could foresee how difficult it would be for Li Yunxing in the future, and he might even be in danger of annihilation!
Li Yunxing saw the other party's serious expression, and suddenly realized that as the future prince, he should not let out his emotions, good or bad, like this. Wouldn't it be worse if someone caught him?
So, after he calmed down, he asked: "Are these coins enough for disaster relief?"
Yang Tinghe picked up a pen and paper and calculated carefully, and then started writing and drawing on the drawings.
Finally he replied: "Your Highness, if all this gold and silver were exchanged for food, it would definitely be enough, but..."
When Li Yunxing saw his expression of embarrassment, he immediately said, "Speak directly if you have something to say!"
Yang Tinghe said with a wry smile: "Now that food prices are soaring, the same money can only buy less than half of the food before, which is far from enough."
Li Yunxing frowned deeply when he heard this.
Everything must be blamed on this idiot Su Tianyang, who inflated the price of food throughout the Wu Dynasty for his own selfish gain.
Now not only the people in Jingzhou cannot afford food, but even the poor in the capital can only cook porridge to satisfy their hunger.
"Then I will let the price of food come down."
Hearing this, Yang Tinghe raised his head in shock, "Are those grain merchants willing?"
The Wu Dynasty was a society dominated by an agricultural economy. Food was the foundation of the economy and the basis of people's livelihood. However, in order to avoid rising food prices caused by natural disasters, wars and other factors, two-pronged preparations were usually made.
When the food supply is insufficient, food prices will rise; when there is an excess of food supply, food prices will fall. This is basic knowledge that Li Yunxing learned when he was in high school.
Grain merchants are now unable to receive grain, the number of victims is so large, and the relationship between supply and demand is out of balance.
"Of course I will."
"Yang Shaoqing, please do your calculations first. If you need anything, just send someone to the East Palace to find Jinxi."
Yang Tinghe nodded: "I obey the order."
After that, Li Yunxing left Sinong Temple.
Now, there is not enough time, so he can only use the simplest and crudest method. He wants to reduce the price of food from ten yuan per stone to three yuan, and the fastest way is to get rid of those who raise the price of food.
Thinking of those greedy grain merchants, a trace of disgust and hatred flashed in Li Yunxing's eyes.
Li Yunxing walked out of Sinong Temple. The sunlight outside was dazzling, making it difficult to open his eyes. He squinted his eyes slightly and looked forward.
"Prince, are we going back to the palace now?"
The eunuch Jinxi who was following Li Yunxing asked respectfully.
Li Yunxing was silent for a moment and then said slowly: "Go back to the East Palace first and keep an eye on the saint."
Jin Xi was stunned. Li Yunxing had never cared about Su Miaoxue's stay or leave. No matter whether she was leaving the East Palace or leaving the palace, the prince never asked.
As long as Li Yunxing needs it, Su Miaoxue can vent his anger in the East Palace.
Eunuch Jinxi thought for a moment and then asked cautiously, "The prince is worried that the saint will treat you..."
Li Yunxing nodded.
When Su Miaoxue was ordered by Liu Zhongqing to offer herself poisoned wine, it could be said that she was coerced.
After being taught a lesson by Li Yunxing, he indeed became a lot more honest.
But today, Li Yunxing beheaded Su Miaoxue's brother Su Tianyang in the main hall. If he didn't hold a grudge, it would have to be a real saint who descended to earth.
But Su Miaoxue is just a saint packaged by the Liu family.
Chapter completed!