"No wonder there has been less and less mining in recent months. He had the guts to bet so much on a gold mine that has only been mined for a year. I just checked the account books and found that there was a shortage of more than one million stones!"
"
The emperor knocked on the imperial desk with a look of disappointment that could not be concealed.
"Only part of it has been circulated, and some of it may have been privately cast into gold on the spot and circulated."
The emperor sighed, he never thought that his son would be so greedy.
Su Yizhao felt that the prince did not have the courage to indulge so much, but he must have been greedy.
Since they are in charge of gold mines, who can resist not intervening? It’s just that so much ore has disappeared, and the mastermind behind the scenes has benefited and at the same time eradicated the prince.
Thinking of the information she asked Meng Yi and others to inquire about a few days ago, those people were very secretive and all they threw out were bait.
"Su Aiqing, tell me, why did the prince do this? I have long said that gold mines are very important."
Ever since Su Yizhao entered the imperial study, the emperor has been complaining until now.
Su Yizhao was very confused. Did the emperor just ask her to find someone to listen to his complaints?
Then Xu Luo can do it? He is also strict in his words, and he is not scheming.
"Your Majesty, maybe there is some misunderstanding?" Su Yizhao didn't know what to say, so he could only comfort him like this.
"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding could there be? Although the account books were verified by the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Accounts, didn't he check them before that? How would he not know that so much gold ore is missing? This is only in the account books,
I don’t know how many there are without records.”
The emperor said, suddenly turning his head to look at Su Yizhao.
"Recently, a censor has impeached people at the border gates for secretly trading with each other. Many horses from the feudal lords and kingdoms have flowed into the gates and then disappeared. Where do you think those horses went?"
Su Yizhao was shocked and suddenly thought of Zong Zeming.
"Do you think this matter has something to do with the prince?"
Su Yizhao thought about what the emperor meant. Shouldn't such a big matter be discussed in court? Why should he discuss it with her, a small Hanlin Academy editor?
"I believe that this matter cannot be characterized before it is clarified. It is better to find out."
The emperor looked at Su Yizhao for a long time, and then said: "That's it. I have sent the minister of Dali Temple and the imperial envoy to supervise the case."
"Su Aiqing, if it is really the prince who did it, what is he going to do?"
The meaning of the emperor's words was so obvious that Su Yizhao immediately thought of treason.
But would the prince really plot rebellion? Su Yizhao didn't believe it.
"Your Majesty, I think that before the truth is found out, blind suspicion will only deepen the misunderstanding. It is better to relax and wait until the truth is found out."
Su Yizhao didn't understand that the prince was the son of the middle palace. Even though the late emperor had previously said that the position of the east palace should be occupied by the capable person, but from ancient times to the present, it has always been passed down to the direct descendants rather than the elders.
What's more, the prince is still the eldest son, no matter how you say it, he is legitimate.
Even though the prince's qualifications are mediocre, the emperor's dislike of the prince seems to be more obvious.
However, perhaps because of the power of the Queen and her natal family, there is no doubt that the Emperor was tolerant to the Prince before.
The emperor pondered for a moment after hearing this, "You are right, but we should wait until the matter is found out before we talk about it!"
Su Yizhao couldn't figure out the emperor's intention of looking for her. It was getting late now, and she had to rush back to the palace before the palace was locked.
"Su Aiqing, the small country outside the Pass has been rampant in recent years and has invaded repeatedly. Although it is just a small temptation, they have been strengthening their troops, fearing that there will be a war sooner or later. What do you think about this?"
"Your Majesty, if it were before the opening of the sea market, I would think that opening mutual markets would be beneficial to all countries. But once the sea market is established, the military force the imperial court will devote to the navy will be many times more than before. This has become more serious.
to relieve the burden of military strength."
Su Yizhao originally thought that border trade was feasible, but when he thought of internal and external troubles and double-sided attacks, he immediately rejected the idea.
"As a result, mutual trade at the border is no longer feasible. What's more, the barbarians have become accustomed to plundering in recent years. Even if there is mutual trade, they will continue to harass the people at the border. In this way, maintaining the border will require more troops than before.
.”
"What Su Aiqing said makes sense. I have always felt that those barbarians have brutality hidden in their hearts. They are used to getting something without working. How can they honestly obtain wealth and food by working hard?"
The emperor is convinced that the border trade must not be opened.
"If the sea market and the border trade are carried out at the same time, it will also be a big hidden danger. As for those small countries that disturb the border from time to time, I think they are testing.
Guarding the border requires strong generals, and although all border officers are brave and good at fighting, if things go on like this for a long time, they will still become a little tired."
The Dayun Dynasty, like the Wu Dynasty, valued literature over military affairs, and the status of military generals was far inferior to that of civilian officials.
"Then you mean to select military generals?"
The emperor first thought of taking the military examination to become an official. However, although the military examination was not as frequent as the imperial examination, it was still held every five years, which was much better than during the Wu Dynasty.
During the heyday of the Wu Dynasty, because it was a time of peace and prosperity and the people were wealthy, martial arts examinations were not taken seriously.
"It is beneficial to the court to recruit wise men and women. In addition, when dealing with foreign affairs, we must first stabilize the internal affairs. Only when the people are prosperous, the people's hearts are aligned, and the government's policy is stable can we be consistent in dealing with the outside world."
What Su Yizhao meant was to forget about foreigners for now and figure out the affairs in the court!
Leaving so many princes in the capital will only cause trouble.
Don't go around in circles if you like whoever you like, just make him the prince, rush all the other princes to the fiefdom, and let Chao Gang stabilize first.
If he is indecisive, there will be a bloody battle when the imperial power changes.
"If the instability in the DPRK gives foreigners an opportunity to take advantage of it, if they add more provocations at that time, won't they be dismantled from within?"
As soon as Su Yizhao finished speaking, the emperor's eyes flashed with a sharp light.
"You dare to say that!" He suddenly snorted coldly. This boy is indeed very courageous.
He also wants to stabilize, but the time is not yet ripe.
"I have been thinking about the matter of martial arts examinations before, but I have to come up with detailed regulations on this matter. The system of the Wu Dynasty is no longer suitable for this dynasty. Those rules can only be increased. The court can no longer maintain such
There are so many idle people.”
Su Yizhao was very surprised. The emperor would really reform the martial arts? That would give many people a chance.
Military generals are promoted the fastest. Nowadays, most of those who hold important positions are hereditary, and some are recommended by officials.
As long as the military examinations are reformed, more people will be given opportunities.
"You go back and draw up a charter, and then I will hand it over to the Ministry of Rites and the Cabinet for discussion."
Hmm. Are you looking for a job for yourself again? Su Yizhao suddenly felt that he was a bit arrogant.
After the business was finished, Su Yizhao thought that the emperor was not looking for her for this reason, but he also thought about resigning.
It was getting late and her stomach was already growling.
Your Majesty, aren't you hungry? You'd better finish your meal early and rest early!
Having such a model worker emperor is quite destructive to the officials.
Just when the imperial study fell silent and Xu Luodu came forward to hold the lamp, Su Yizhao moved on his toes and was about to leave.
"Su Aiqing, you said that if one day you are controlled by someone, and that person forces you to do something you don't like, what should you do?"