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Volume 1: Eagle Chapter 371: Court Discussion

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    There seems to be a lot of snow this year. The capital has been filled with universities since the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, and it has not stopped since the 29th.  The snow is falling heavily, and Emperor Tianqi has canceled the morning court, but some people still have to go to the palace to work, and that is the cabinet bachelor.  Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year, and today is the last court meeting of the year. Those who are eligible to participate are the six ministers and cabinet bachelors.  As for the ministers of various ministries and the imperial procuratorate, they are not eligible to participate, because what we are discussing today is about the expenditure of the imperial court that year. This issue has always been a headache for everyone.  There was heavy snow in the sky, and it was impossible to tell what time it was. A group of proud men stopped at the gate of the palace.  The servant on one side handed over an umbrella, and everyone walked in holding an umbrella.  However, there was an exception. His beloved son could be carried directly into the palace gate and did not get off the sedan chair until Jinshui Bridge.  "This Master Xu really has your Majesty's trust!" Looking at Xu Guangqi's proud son, Guan Yingzhen, the Minister of Punishment, had a meaningful expression on his face, and his tone of voice was also quite strange.  Today's court meeting actually has nothing to do with him, but no one who is qualified to participate will not come.  After taking a look at Guan Yingzhen, Wu Liangsi, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, said in a playful way: "Are you envious? I don't think you can be envious!" Looking Wu Liangsi up and down, a trace of doubt flashed in Guan Yingzhen's eyes.  He said rather strangely: "It is human nature for us to be envious. Who doesn't want to be treated like this? Everyone thinks so. You are not that kind of hypocrite. Why did you say such a thing today?" He shook his head and smiled, lightly.  Gently brushing the snow off his shoulders, Wu Liangsi said in a rather indifferent tone: "Haven't you noticed yet? The emperor is young today, but his mind is not young. There are many people who can be valued by the emperor, and they are valued by the emperor.  The courtesy given by people is also very high, but people like us are not capable." Guan Yingzhen seemed to feel the sourness in Wu Liangsi's tone and said, "Tell me.  , It¡¯s rare to hear your high opinion!¡± ¡°The most powerful person in the current dynasty is none other than Sun Chengzong. His power is so great that in the two hundred years of the Ming Dynasty, there were not many people who could do it.  The reason why he gained so much trust from the emperor was because of Master Sun's ability. At the beginning of his journey to Liaodong, he achieved a great victory and wiped out all the invading enemies in the battle of Zunhua, thus reversing the Ming Dynasty's decline at the border. What is this ability?  , Who in the current generation has this ability? This is an irreplaceable person, so the emperor attaches great importance to him." Wu Liangsi looked at the Forbidden City in front of him, with deep feelings in his voice, and there seemed to be some yearning hidden in him.  He nodded slowly.  Guan Yingzhen also agreed with it and said: "When the emperor re-appointed Mr. Sun, there was a lot of opposition from the government and the public, but now it seems that the emperor's ability to recognize people is beyond the reach of others." "Let's talk about Xu.  Sir, the biggest difference between him and us is that no one can replace us. To be honest, if the two of us go down, the court will soon be able to find someone to do it. There are many people who can be the minister of punishment and household.  He was the one who built the cannon for the emperor. He was the one who built the cannon with a range of eight miles. I heard that a new shipyard was being prepared. It was precisely because of this irreplaceability that the emperor was so trustworthy and courteous.  ." Wu Liangsi sighed regretfully. Although there was no expression in his tone, there was deep admiration in his eyes.  Pointing at Wu Liangsi, Guan Yingzhen stamped his feet and said with a smile: "Those who are content will always be happy. The fact that we can achieve the position we are in today is something we could not even imagine back then. If the emperor can revive the Ming Dynasty,  We can also go down in history. If we can be praised as hard-working and capable, we will have no regrets in this life!" Wu Liangsi also lightly stamped his feet.  He looked at Guan Yingzhen with a smile and said with emotion on his face: "The officialdom has been ups and downs, but it's not easy for an official to maintain your true feelings at this time!" "Let's go! Let's not flatter each other and let others wait.  It won't be good if you are anxious!" Guan Yingzhen took a look inside and said with a smile.  When the two people entered, there were several people standing in the hall. Some were talking in low voices, while others were closing their eyes to relax.  Because there were snowflakes outside, even though we turned around the corridor, the temperature in the hall was still a little low.  "My lords, the emperor has decreed that today's court meeting will be held in the Nuan Pavilion!" Wang Chengen walked out slowly, gently shaking the fly whisk in his hand, and said with a slight smile on his face.  Several people followed Wang Chengen to Nuange. There were two long tables and a row of brocade piers behind them.  There is a charcoal brazier placed between the two tables. It is much warmer here than in the main hall.  Everyone stood there with expressionless faces, waiting for the arrival of Emperor Tianqi.  With the sound of footsteps, Emperor Tianqi walked out from behind and slowly sat on his chair.  Behind Emperor Tianqi is ?The leader of the two eunuchs serving in red is none other than Wang An, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony.  Then there are the governor of the East Factory, the eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch Wei Chao, and Wang Chengen on the other side, who was just added as the eunuch of the imperial horse eunuch by Emperor Tianqi.  ¡°I¡¯m here to see you, Your Majesty, long live my Emperor!¡± Everyone picked up their clothes and knelt down on the ground, saluting Emperor Tianqi.  After sitting on his dragon chair, Emperor Tianqi looked at the ministers below with a smile, stretched out his hand to support him in the air, and said loudly: "My dear friends, please get back on your feet!" When everyone stood up, Emperor Tianqi had something to say.  : "Everyone, sit down! I don't know how long the discussion will last, don't be tired!" "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Several people saluted again, and all sat down on the brocade pier behind the table, with the Cabinet University on one side.  On the other side are the civil servants such as Shi and Liubu Shangshu, and on the other side are the eunuchs who are responsible for the rites.  Although Emperor Tianqi killed many ministers, the ministers all knew that as long as you don't go too far, Emperor Tianqi's courtesy to ministers is still very high.  Like today, the emperor showed favor to his ministers and asked them to sit, when in fact they should all be standing.  After glancing at Chen Lin who was standing aside, Emperor Tianqi ordered in a calm voice: "Let people prepare tea and snacks, prepare some for me and all my dear friends, and eat something when you are hungry. The Chinese New Year will be tomorrow, and I can't  Dear dears!" "When everything was ready, everyone's faces became serious, and Emperor Tianqi said to Chen Lin: "You are left alone here, let everyone else go out!" "Yes, Your Majesty!"  "Chen Lin suddenly beamed with joy. After driving all the eunuchs and maids out, he stood respectfully beside Emperor Tianqi.  "Liu Aiqing, you will preside over this court meeting!" Looking at Liu Yijing, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice.  After being stunned for a moment, Liu Yijing said respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty!" Seeing Emperor Tianqi motioning for him to start, Liu Yijing said: "I will first tell you about the expense reports submitted by various ministries. This year, the total amount of money from the treasury has been spent.  9.4 million taels, which is a full 6 million taels more than planned at the beginning of the year. The annual income of the court this year is only 4.4 million taels. Compared with the income, the deficit of the national treasury this year is more than 5 million taels.  With the five million taels allocated by the emperor's inner treasury, the court may not be able to uncover the truth!" Emperor Tianqi's face was expressionless. In fact, Emperor Tianqi had no interest in today's court discussion. It was a year of deficit.  The imperial court's annual income is only 4,400,000 taels. If it is not resolved here, no matter how much discussion it is, it will be useless.  "Each ministry should tell you about its expenses and see where the overspending occurred!" Seeing that Emperor Tianqi didn't speak, Liu Yijing breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice.  "Then let's start with the Ministry of War! At the beginning of the year, the budget of the Ministry of War was two million taels, of which 1.2 million taels were needed for ordnance from various places, and the remaining 800,000 taels were military salaries from various places. The Ministry of War did not overspend on this item.  The total cost was two million taels. However, there were several victories at the border this year, and several rewards cost 600,000 taels of silver. The internal treasury also contributed part of it, which was about 400,000 taels. This cost was excessive.  Part!" Xiong Wencan picked up his memorial and said calmly.  Emperor Tianqi sighed in his heart, this is the benefit of the guard system. If the national recruitment system is implemented, the annual income may not be enough to pay military expenses.  It seems that without enough money, this military recruitment system cannot be promoted!  Glancing at Xiong Wencan, no one said anything. The Ministry of War¡¯s spending was understandable. Now they were just waiting for Emperor Tianqi¡¯s nod.  "The Ministry of War has done a good job, Xiong Aiqing is attentive!" Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice as he glanced at Xiong Wencan appreciatively.  "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!" Xiong Wencan's face was very indifferent, obviously he was confident in his heart.  Everyone looked at the seats of ministers again. This time, the person who stood up was Zhou Jiamo, the Minister of Personnel. As for Sun Shenxing, the Minister of Rites, and Ying Zhen, the Minister of Punishments, these two were the most calm.  Nothing happened without them. Although Emperor Tianqi's wedding and other matters cost a lot, they were all the internal treasury's accounts, and no one dared to check this.  "The Ministry of Personnel's budget at the beginning of the year was one million taels of silver. By the end of the year, a total of 3.2 million taels were spent, with a total overspending of 2.2 million taels. All of this money was used to repay the arrears of officials at all levels. Specifically,  The detailed accounts of the officials can be checked!" Zhou Jiamo also looked calm. After the Liaodong incident, Emperor Tianqi issued an order to reissue the arrears of all officials.  At the same time, rewards were given to honest officials, which was an imperial decree.  Nodding in agreement, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "This money has been spent in the right way. The cabinet can also draw up votes for the memorials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The Director of Ceremonies has approved it! Officials have already served the court very well.  It¡¯s not easy. It¡¯s inappropriate for the imperial court to owe officials their salaries. This money should be spent!¡± ¡°Your Majesty!¡± Several people bowed respectfully to Emperor Tianqi, although they didn¡¯t say anything.There is a shortage of salary money.  Besides, whether there is a shortage or not is one thing, and whether it is given or not is another thing!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!
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