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Text Chapter 229 Lack of Money

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    The grain stored in the Tongzhou granary could not be transported to the capital in the short term. Some of the court officials present at the meeting were worried that it would be used by Wala, and they advocated burning the grain.  -< >-/-< >-/ Jin Lian, the Minister of Household Affairs, agrees with this idea. War means burning money, and the series of bills proposed by Chen Xu require money everywhere.  The imperial court sent 200,000 troops to the north, and every expenditure on military pay, food, weapons, and armor was not a small amount. The household department was already tight. In the battle of Tumubao, all 200,000 soldiers were wiped out. The huge pension was simply overwhelming the camel's back.  The last straw.  Jin Lian was very anxious during this period. When he walked on the street, he would pick up any lumps of lead he saw to see if the white money was covered with dust. He looked at everyone like a debt collector, especially the people from the Ministry of War. He wished that his subordinates could tell him  The visitor said that their leader was not here.  When Chen Xu mentioned transporting grain, Mr. Jin¡¯s first reaction was that he had no money.  Food is the most precious gift given to life by God. It is helpless for Jin Lian to propose burning the food. Regardless of whether it can be transported to the capital, millions of stones of food cannot be stored in the open. Does it cost money to build a granary?  Manpower and material resources are all expenses.  The imperial treasury is stretched thin and it really can¡¯t afford it right now.  Mr. Shi seconded the motion.  As the leader of the peace faction responsible for receiving the Wala envoys, Chen Xu had given him a big thumbs up, and he did not want to have anything to do with Wala anymore.  If he insists on transporting grain to the capital, once it is intercepted by Wala, this will be a covert attempt to support the enemy. With Chen Xu's villainous nature, how can he miss the opportunity to attack himself?  Speaking of eloquence, Master Shi was extremely afraid of Chen Xu. This guy could make non-existent things sound as if they were true.  The strong words and reasoning can also make the tongue shine like a lotus flower.  He is simply a villain among villains.  "Master Jin, Master Shi, and Yang believe that these grains are the key to this battle. If there is no grain and grass, the army will collapse without a fight. Therefore, all measures should be taken to transport the grain to the capital before Wala invades in a large scale." Qin Qin  Zheng and Wang Zhi agreed with Yang Yunrui that food was the foundation for survival. Famine not only affected the combat effectiveness of the army, it also directly affected the stability of Dayan.  However.  The argument that this is related to the national economy and people's livelihood cannot be recognized by most people.  Some people agreed to use all means to transport grain, while more people insisted on burning grain and grass. They claimed that even if the graves of the swallows were everywhere, they would not be able to make it easier for those who came first.  The so-called democracy.  Generally speaking, the minority obeys the majority. According to this principle, the proposals of Jin Lian, Mr. Shi and others should be passed.  According to modern society, democracy comes first and then centralization. Centralization is the guidance and result of democracy.  For example, in a country called the United States in Dongyi, the method of relying on the will of the people to choose who is the leader of the country is just a cloud.  Chen Xu stood behind Mengyao and put his hands on Mengyao's shoulders.  Seemingly casual, he holds the veto power on this bill.  "I agree with General Yang's point of view, the food must be transported to the capital." Chen Xu glanced at the adults present, "In that case, let's settle it." After Chen Xu finished speaking, the ministers who held opposing views looked at each other.  "Master Xiao Chen, since you have already made plans, why did you call us here? Do you think others are as free as you?" Mengyao took a pen to record the minutes of the meeting. After hearing this, she couldn't help but look up at Mr. Shi, Mr. Shi.  ?  Others don't know it, but she, as a wife, knows how hard her husband is working.  Mengyao wanted to argue with Mr. Shi, but she knew that this was not the place for her to speak. She might be able to lose her temper at home, but never outside.  Otherwise, others will only laugh at you.  "Since Mr. Shi thinks it's unfair, we might as well vote, and the one with the most votes will represent the final result." Chen Xu looked at Mengyao, and then said, "Qin Guan. You cut some square paper and send it to the adults here.  " Chen Xu watched Mengyao hand out square papers, and Feng Che suddenly whispered.  "Third brother, most people don't agree with transporting grain. If you ask them to vote, wouldn't you be shooting yourself in the foot?" As he said, he glanced at Yang Yunrui again, "Both you and the boss insist on transporting grain.  Is this really necessary in the capital? Don¡¯t you think we had no food when we were fighting in the Wala army?" Chen Xu lowered his voice and said, "As for your second question, what's the point?  It¡¯s hard for me to explain clearly to you.¡± Feng Che nodded, and then asked, ¡°What do you mean? Why do I feel so awkward listening to you?¡± Chen Xu: ¡°¡­¡± Mengyao couldn¡¯t figure it out either.  Why did Xu choose the method of public voting? Wouldn't it really mean burning millions of stones of grain in Tongzhou?  Every time Mengyao collected a ballot, she would take a look at it, but the more she looked at it, the more worried she became.  Food is the basis of survival. Burning so much food in a fire will be punished by God.  Mengyao uneasily handed the ballot to Chen Xu. She wanted to say something but felt uncomfortable.No, she sat down glumly.  Chen Xu sings the votes and Mengyao is responsible for counting the votes.  "One vote for transporting grain." "One vote for transporting grain." "One vote for burning grain." "One vote for transporting grain."  Mengyao clearly remembered that the top piece of paper said "burning grain", she expected  Before my husband could read it, it turned into transporting food.  After she figured out Chen Xu's "trick", her expression suddenly became lighter.  She writes whatever Chen Xu says. This is called husband singing and wife following.  The results of the vote were unexpected. Of the more than 20 people present at the meeting, only five agreed to burn grain.  After Chen Xu finished singing, he had to find a notary for notarization. There is a prerequisite for being a notary, which is that he must be highly respected.  He sent the votes to Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel.  Wang Zhi originally disagreed with burning grain, how could he tell the truth?  Wang Shangshu proved that the votes were counted correctly, and Chen Xu took the ballot. He "accidentally" dropped the ballot into the basin.  The handwriting of the brush was soaked in water and turned into a black mass that was no longer legible.  "Master Xiao Chen, regarding the transportation of grain, the Ministry of Household Affairs cannot afford so much silver." In accordance with the principle of the minority obeying the majority, Chen Xu's proposal was approved.  Jin Lian knew that Chen Xu was causing trouble, so he had no choice but to ask this most critical question.  Chen Xu couldn't help but frown, a clever woman can't make a living without rice. Who will do things for you without money?  "Master Jin, how much silver can the Ministry of Household Affairs provide?" "Mr. Xiao Chen, you have been sending people to ask for money every day these days. The treasury is empty, and you can't even get out a tael of silver." Jin Lian is not deliberately making things difficult for Chen.  Xu, the imperial court is in urgent need of money for troops. Chen Xu has been spending money like water in the past few days, and Jin Shangshu has tightened his belt and cannot get this much money.  After the meeting ended, the officials present left one after another.  "Third brother, I'm going to the military camp." After Yang Yunrui left, Chen Xu sat on a chair and pulled out his hair. Silver, silver, he wished he could turn himself into silver.  When Mengyao saw her husband frowning, she felt distressed and massaged his forehead.  "My husband, don't be anxious, the money matter will be solved eventually." Chen Xu looked at Mengyao's face, he put his arm around her waist and made her sit on his lap.  A deeply loved woman is the best at relieving tension.  "Mengyao, let me kiss you on the cheek." Mengyao looked around and saw no one around. She pouted and put her cheek to Chen Xu's mouth.  At this moment, the door was pushed open with a bang.  "Third brother, I have thought of a way to solve the urgent need." Feng Che left and returned, and he rushed to Chen Xu in a hurry.  "In addition to gold and silver, we in Dayan also make copper coins. Copper is not scarce, and the Ministry of Household Affairs also has copper molds. We can make money." Mengyao's face turned red with shame, but when she heard Feng Che's words, she couldn't bear it.  He said, "Mr. sir, this method is really feasible." (This site. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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