Chapter 412 412 Take action, greed is the original sin
Taking advantage of the military expenses, Xiao Jiuan repeatedly harassed the emperor and the minister of household affairs from morning to night, until the emperor and the minister of household affairs did not even have lunch. They could only eat a few snacks in the palace, and then accompany Xiao Jiuan.
Keep grinding.
Of course, what they are worried about is not whether to give, but how much to give.
It must be given, but ten years of military expenses cannot be paid in one go. Not to mention that Tianqi's treasury cannot afford it. Even if Tianqi's treasury can afford it, the emperor is willing to give it, and Xiao Jiu'an will not accept it.
It has nothing to do with courage, and there is no such thing as daring to accept it. Xiao Jiuan just won't accept it. Ten years of military expenses are not a small sum of money. This money is hot to hold, and the emperor gave it to him. If Xiao Jiuan really wants to accept it stupidly, not only will he be unable to
Improving the situation of Yanbei's army would only cause a lot of trouble.
But it doesn't mean that Xiao Jiu'an will stop talking if he doesn't take it back. The amount of money is too large, so he won't take it all at once, but he can take it separately.
And he brought up the matter of military expenditures this time. Even if the emperor does not give the previous military expenditures to the Yanbei Army, the Yanbei Army will still have to pay this year's military expenditures, right?
Even if you don't give them all, you must give some part, at least not less than in previous years. Apart from military expenses, the rewards cannot be the same as in previous years, just some silks and satins to deal with them.
God knows what the emperor is thinking. The rewards given to Yan Beijun are never gold, silver or wine and meat, but exquisite and bright silks and satins, which always makes Xiao Jiuan grit his teeth.
Yanbei's army is a group of big men. What's the use of the emperor's gift of silk and satin that can't be eaten and can't keep warm?
Not only is it useless in the army, but also in the Yanbei Palace. There are only two masters in the Yanbei Palace. Previously, Shiqing had been in the army all year round and did not like these colorful things. People from the Yanbei Palace could only pass through privately.
The cloth shop resold it, but there was still a lot left in the palace.
It was only after Ji Yunkai got married that some of the silk and satin was consumed, otherwise it would just be backlogged in the warehouse and breed with insects.
Xiao Jiuan has Xiao Jiuan's request, and the emperor has the emperor's idea. If the two parties have different ideas, they can only talk slowly, talk about everything, and settle everything...
The military expenditure of the Yanbei Army is a major matter that cannot be explained in a few words. The emperor and Xiao Jiuan spent a whole day and could not come up with a reason, not to mention how tired they were.
Seeing that it was getting dark, the emperor secretly breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how unreasonable Xiao Jiuan was, he couldn't possibly stay in the palace and not go back, right?
It was getting dark and the palace door was about to be locked. Xiao Jiuan had to go out if he didn't want to. As for tomorrow?
Let's talk about tomorrow's matters tomorrow. If that doesn't work, wouldn't it be okay if he doesn't see Xiao Jiu'an tomorrow?
The emperor patiently chatted with Xiao Jiu'an for a few more words, but seeing that it was still a quarter of an hour before the palace gate was locked, Xiao Jiu'an still had no intention of resigning, so the emperor had no choice but to evict the people in person.
The emperor interrupted the Minister of Revenue without hesitation: "It is already very late today. We will discuss the remaining matters tomorrow."
"Uh..." Shangshu Hubu paused and froze in place, forgetting what he just said for a moment. Fortunately, it's okay if he doesn't remember it now.
When the emperor said it was over, Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue immediately bowed out without saying a word.
After talking and crying with Xiao Jiuan for a day, his eyes were tired, his brain was tired, his mouth was tired, and his heart was even more tired. He never wanted to talk to King Yanbei about the military expenditure of Yanbei Army again.
The imperial court was not at all justified in this matter. No matter what they said, it was all wrong. They could only give in, and they were simply frustrated to death.
Xiao Jiu'an had long seen the emperor's guilty conscience and impatience. Seeing that the emperor took the initiative to drive people away regardless of his face, Xiao Jiu'an lowered his eyes, covered up the sarcasm in his eyes, and resigned as the emperor wished.
He delayed the emperor for one day, which was enough.
As for tomorrow?
He will enter the palace tomorrow, and a person must have a beginning and an end. As for whether the emperor will see him tomorrow, that is not something he can control.
Turning around, he walked out of the hall. Before going down the steps, he paused for a moment, looked up at the gray sky, and the corners of Xiao Jiuan's lips slightly raised.
It was too late for the emperor to issue an order at this time, and the matter was already a foregone conclusion.
Stepping forward, Xiao Jiuan walked out of the hall slowly...
At this moment, in the mine outside the city, Feng Qi looked at the sky, then at the Yanbei Army who were constantly transporting gold ore, paused for a moment, and finally ordered: "Let the people inside stop mining."
In fact, there are not many gold ores left in it, but people are always like this, greedy, especially when it comes to things in front of them. Even if they know that it is dangerous to take them, they can't help but want to take more, and
Always take chances, accept your fate and just take a little more, and nothing will happen.
Little do they know that although it is possible to get away with this kind of thing, you are not so lucky every time. If you really encounter it once, you will die.
"Stop? Mr. Feng Qi, it's still very early." They don't need to rest at all, they can work for at least another hour. Even if they are tired, there are brothers who can take over, so there is no need to stop.
You must know that their time is limited. If they stop for a moment longer, they will lose a moment of gold ore.
"Everyone, please stop and exit. This mine is no longer open for mining." Feng Qi spoke again, his tone was very calm, but it revealed a strength that could not be refused.
Yan Beijun was startled, but he still retreated obediently.
The lieutenant general said that if the prince is not here, everyone will listen to Young Master Feng Qi. Young Master Feng Qi’s words are the prince’s words. No matter what orders Young Master Feng Qi gives, they can only obey them.
After the others exited, Feng Qi ordered people to take out the explosives and place them at the designated location. Yan Beijun's eyes widened when he heard this order, but his instinct to obey orders overcame everything. Even if he was extremely confused, Yan Beijun's eyes widened.
The Northern Army still obeyed the instructions honestly.
Before dark, all the explosives were placed, and he came to report to Feng Qi: "Master Feng Qi, the matter is done."
"Okay, leave a hundred people behind, and the rest will all retreat outside the woods. By the way, don't forget to take out the Imperial Guards as well." Feng Qi ordered step by step without haste or delay. Although Yan Bei's army was uneasy, they were still ahead.
All the commands have been executed. Is it interesting not to execute them at this time?
"Master Fengqi, do you want to blow up the mine now?" The deputy general couldn't bear it anymore and asked.
"Yeah." Feng Qi responded lightly and didn't say much.
There are some things that ordinary soldiers don't know, but lieutenants in the army understand.
"Does it have to be now? Can't we wait any longer? There is still a lot of gold ore in it, and we can still mine some more." The deputy general knew that this was a must-do, but he always felt a bit reluctant to give up.
You said, forget it if you want something you can't get. They won't have delusions, but the gold ore is clearly right in front of them. As long as they work hard, they can get more. It's really hard for them to give up now.
Having to vomit out something that has been delivered to you feels as painful as cutting a piece of flesh.
Master Jiu said: There are only two updates today, making cakes... (To be continued)