Zhao Yun did not answer directly, but asked: "Since the Qing family is so concerned about this matter, they must have their own opinions on the matter. I would like to hear the Qing family's views. Do you think the imperial court should be responsible for the military pay and supplies?
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"I,,,I don't know."
After the conversation, Cheng Jue finally felt Zhao Yun's pressure and anger, but Zhao Yun didn't express it.
Think about it, the military pay and supplies are either handled by the imperial treasury or Zhao Yun's private treasury. It's a matter of interests. What idiot likes to take money out?
"The Qing family doesn't know?"
Zhao Yun glanced at Cheng Jue meaningfully, with a half-smile on his face.
"Since the Qing family doesn't know, what the Qing family means is that the military pay and supplies of these 50,000 people can go either from the national treasury or from my private treasury, is that right?"
There was sweat on Cheng Ju's forehead, but he didn't dare to wipe it off, so he had to let the sweat flow down from his forehead, feeling extremely panicked.
Cheng Ju couldn't avoid this question, so he stood up and raised his hand to Zhao Yun, saying: "Your Majesty, I think that since the imperial court has no right to command and dispatch, and it is not subordinate to the imperial court, then why should the imperial court provide support?"
Zhao Yun's eyes gradually became sharp, and Zhao Yun said: "What do you mean by the Qing family, do you want me to pay this money?"
Cheng Jue did not answer, but at this moment, no answer was an answer.
"snort."
Zhao Yun suddenly stood up and snorted loudly. This snort almost scared Cheng Jue to his knees.
Zhao Yun said rudely: "It's not that I'm stingy or that I'm reluctant to spend money, it just doesn't make sense. I just want to ask the Qing family, are these soldiers and horses used to satisfy my selfish desires?"
If this army is to satisfy Zhao Yun's selfish desires and the court does not care about it, then of course it is okay, but Zhao Yun formed a new army for the sake of the Song Dynasty.
Cheng Jue felt uneasy, but he finally mustered up the courage and raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I have the courage to advise you. I preside over the Sansi Yamen. The Sansi Yamen is the money bag of the imperial court and is in charge of all the money and food arrangements of the imperial court. If the troops and horses are in charge,
It is good for the imperial court to provide support if it is sent by the imperial court. However, if it is not under the jurisdiction of the imperial court and is not dispatched by the imperial court, the imperial court also needs to support it. Isn't this unreasonable and unreasonable?"
"Then you answer me, if one day the country is in trouble, these troops and horses need to be used to quell the rebellion. However, the court usually ignores these troops and horses. Can these troops and horses just sit back and watch the country fall?"
The fall of the dynasty?”
"This,,,this is impossible."
"If it's not possible, why doesn't the imperial court support them, but they still have to sacrifice their lives to fight for the imperial court?"
Cheng Ju was speechless, but it was obvious that he still believed that the court should not pay the money, but he could not find a suitable reason to refute Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun sat down in disappointment, waved his hand and said: "I'm tired, please go down to the Qing family. Remember, although this army is not under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, the purpose of its formation is to maintain the rule of the imperial court.
There is nothing wrong with the court paying the money according to the order."
"I,,,I will retire."
Watching Cheng Ju leave, Zhao Yun didn't know whether to praise him for keeping a close eye on the court's money bag or scold him for not being able to hold it properly.
Hey, this may be a matter of stance. The butt determines the head. From this point of view, Zhao Yun really can't blame him.
But when Cheng Ju left Funing Hall, he immediately found Qiao Xingjian and explained the situation to him.
After finishing the matter, Cheng Ju said: "Your Majesty, it's not that I feel sorry for these military salaries. It's actually the officials who are doing this. Neither the Privy Council nor the Third Division and Six Ministries can control this army. Isn't this the establishment of another Privy Council in addition to the Privy Council?"
If I can't stop it in time, will the government build another political hall in the future? Then build another Sansi Yamen?"
Qiao Xingjian also felt that it was difficult to handle. An army was not under the jurisdiction of the court and was not subject to the control of the Privy Council. This was completely outside the law and an army outside the army. If something happened in the future, the consequences would be terrible.
Soldiers and horses have been an extremely sensitive topic since ancient times, and no one in power dares to take it lightly.
Qiao Xingjian frowned and asked, "Have you told Prince Wei about it? Why doesn't Prince Wei fight for such a big matter?"
Cheng Jue looked helpless and said: "The Prince of Wei County certainly agrees. Otherwise, how could I have received the appropriate document from the Privy Council?"
After Cheng Ju finished speaking, he shook his head repeatedly and said: "I just went to see the official, hoping to persuade the official to give up such an idea by not providing support, but the official's words were too sharp, I
But I can’t speak to the officials.”
Qiao Xingjian walked back and forth in the duty room, thinking carefully, and murmuring: "Fifty thousand troops and horses are not under the control of the imperial court. If something happens, what can we do?"
"No, this matter must be brought to the attention of Prince Wei. Only if he also opposes the implementation can the government give up this idea."
Qiao Xingjian then went to the Privy Council to find Han Hong together with Cheng Jue.
The two of them arrived at the Privy Council and saw Han Hong, but Han Hong raised his hands and said: "Two envoys, I am in charge of the Privy Council. My status is sensitive and it is not appropriate to have too much contact with the courtiers to avoid suspicion. If anything happens to you.
, it is better to tell the court, or if you directly make suggestions to the officials, the officials will summon the king for discussion."
Qiao Xingjian said: "Prince Wei, you are an important minister in the court. It is impossible not to see the significance of the government building its own army. This is to bypass the Privy Council. How can you agree to implement it? Don't you have any ideas in your heart?
What? How about we meet with the officials and ask them to take back the order, what do you think?"
Han Hong was afraid of these two ancestors and could not communicate with each other. He waved his hands and said: "I will not participate in government affairs, and I dare not participate. You two leave it to your own devices."
Cheng Ju said anxiously: "But the government can build its own troops. This is military affairs and is your responsibility."
Han Hong said in a deep voice: "If it is military affairs, then I can decide it with one word, but it is not appropriate for the two envoys to interfere."
After saying that, Han Hong hurriedly excused that he had something to do, but in fact he ran away to urinate. He went to the toilet and couldn't come out. He hid alone and was never seen again. Qiao Xingjian and Cheng Ju had no choice but to return in frustration.
Funing Hall.
Zhao Yun read the book carefully and took notes from time to time, looking serious and hard-working.
The palace maid carefully placed two plates of snacks on the side, but Zhao Yun rarely ate them. There was only tea on the side. Zhao Yun often drank it, and Gao Shi would fill it up from time to time.
After drinking a lot of tea, Zhao Yun went to the toilet four times in the morning, and it felt good to release water.
At this time, a clerk from the Sansi Yamen came and brought the signing document for the military pay and equipment of 50,000 soldiers and horses. The clerk handed the document to Gao Shi, who delivered it to Zhao Yun.