Chapter 171
Wen Yao was immediately overjoyed: "According to the Queen's words, why do you enjoy the success of your life and enjoy the glory and wealth without doing your best?"
The queen raised her chin: "I am the emperor's man. I want to help the emperor manage the six palaces every day. I don't know how hard it is, how can you understand?"
These righteous words were also thanks to the queen's fault.
The emperor's forehead was exposed with blue veins, and he was obviously angry because his words had no effect: "Who would say one more thing, I'll put her tongue!"
The queen stopped talking, looking angry. Wen Yao curled the corners of his lips as if he was smiling, and did not rush to answer the queen, but waited for the emperor's decision.
Only the old emperor present had the final say. If he really made up his mind to let Wen Yao hand over those industries, she would have to pay.
However, in the future, the emperor's reputation will definitely plummet, which will have an impact on the entire Northern Song Dynasty. Even as the emperor, he could not ignore the prime minister's mansion of his subordinates and acted recklessly.
"Changyao, the national treasury is now empty and cannot support the food, grass and military pay for 200,000 people. If you can agree to help, after returning from a great victory, I will definitely remember your contribution."
Wen Yao pursed his lips: "The Emperor said to the East King like this before. The East King agreed, but it does not mean that I will agree."
The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "Don't forget that the queen has a saying that the whole world belongs to me. If I really want to force myself to do something, there is no need to discuss it with you."
Wen Yao curled his lips: "Then you can just take whatever the emperor wants and discuss with me."
"You girl!"
The emperor was so angry that his nose was about to be crooked. Wen Yao did not get in with oil and salt, and did not eat soft and hard food. It was simply a hard bone to chew.
If it were the Eastern King, there would be no need to waste any effort, but now it is in the hands of this little girl.
However, the emperor had no idea that he was able to negotiate with Mo Dongliu so smoothly in the past, mainly because Concubine Shu was still in the palace, while Wen Yao was alone in the world. The so-called barefoot person was not afraid of wearing shoes. Wen Yao
Nothing is missing.
As long as she doesn't speak, it will be useless even if Grandpa Tian Shen comes to beg her, let alone the emperor.
"The emperor knew that I was easy to bully. He said one word and asked me to cut off a piece of meat to give it to others. This kind of fool is only eaten by this kind of fool. I have been stupid for so many years, but now I am smart."
The emperor sighed: "Then how could you agree?"
Wen Yao thought for a while: "As a princess, I should do something for the country and the people, which is actually the right thing to do..."
Just when the old emperor thought Wen Yao was going to fight to the end, he suddenly heard her let go.
This military pay is not a trivial matter. The army of 200,000 to 300,000 troops costs hundreds of millions of taels of silver a year. If this war continues, the national treasury will inevitably be emptied.
In those years, Mo Dongliu was all the efforts, and the emperor, concubines and others could just sit and enjoy their achievements.
If they win, they will celebrate in the palace. The scene is extremely extravagant. They never thought that there were soldiers in the border areas who could not eat enough, and displaced people could not find their homes.
"Then why would you agree?"
Wen Yao's face became solemn, and he bowed his hand and clasped his fists at the old emperor.
The previous Lai Pi was completely gone, and a bright light flashed across her eyebrows: "This marching and war is a major event for the entire Northern Song Dynasty, right?"
The emperor narrowed his eyes: "Of course."
"Then I want to know, if this battle is won, who will benefit the most."
Mo Wuchen answered the old emperor's words and answered Wen Yao: "Imperial relatives, high-ranking officials and nobles, and common people!"
Wen Yao nodded: "What the eldest brother said is not bad at all, and the level is clear. I guess he has been investigated after some homework. Since that is the case, everyone should work together to contribute their military pay."
Mo Wuchen frowned: "In the world, the people have worked hard enough to make a living, and there are heavy taxes..."
Wen Yao smiled and said, "The money of merchants also comes from the people, so I will pay for the people's money for them, but you royal relatives, high officials and nobles, and those who do not do anything with their salary.
, how much does it take?"
The queen looked confused: "Wen Yao, what are you talking about?"
Mo Wuchen smiled and said, "I agree with the emperor's words."
This is the first time Mo Wuchen called Wen Yao the Emperor Girl, which shows that this time he completely recognized her identity.
After all, it is just an adopted daughter, and normally, it is not qualified to be on par with the real prince and prince.
However, Wen Yao's remarks have perfectly interpreted the responsibilities she has paid for her identity.
What's more, if a normal person really gets rich and powerful after hearing Mo Dongliu's words, he would probably faint from happiness long ago. Only Wen Yao can stand here and talk.
"You mean, if you want to pay, do you have to be together?"
Wen Yao raised his eyes: "Of course, as the saying goes, it is better to worry alone than to worry everyone. I am also for everyone's good and let everyone remember what their responsibilities are."
The emperor's forehead thumped blue veins: "Then how should I take me as the emperor?"
"The emperor is in charge of the national treasury, which is also a symbol in the eyes of the people of the world. This biggest silver is naturally something you need to pay. The national treasury is so full now. Your food, clothing and consumption are extremely luxurious on weekdays. I still remember you
It takes a meal for ordinary people a year to have money. It is better to start with you as an example, save money and provide the soldiers of the three armies with scattered food."
Not that no one wants to say this, but only Wen Yao is the only one who dares to say it.
After all, **** is a monarch, and it would be a bit too much if he didn't let him enjoy it.
Before the emperor could answer, Wen Yao looked at the queen: "The clothes and jewelry on the queen's head are priceless, but I didn't know that an ordinary soldier would never make a red hairpin on your head in his life.
Silver is not as good as..."
The queen was shocked: "I am the queen, and the emperor is the king of a country. What can I do if I eat and wear more luxury? Why do you want us to live the same life as ordinary people? What else can I do when I sit in this position like that?
significance?"
Wen Yao narrowed his eyes and stared at the queen and said, "What do you think? What I think the monarch should do is to lead the powerful people in the Northern Song Dynasty, rather than enjoying them freely and doing nothing. As the queen, not only
Being virtuous and kind, persuaded the emperor to govern the country with thrift, and advocated extravagance and waste, which was simply ineligible."
The queen looked pale: "You are talking nonsense, a vain story. What country's emperors have lived so pitiful? That's simply a big deal!"
Wen Yao sneered: "I didn't let you and the emperor eat crumbly, but I just suggested being frugal on weekdays. Is the Empress's reaction so big is afraid of affecting her enjoyment of wealth?"
"I...
Whoever married into the palace was not for this overwhelming power and wealth? If she was poor and pitiful, why did she enter the palace?
Looking at the pavilions, towers, carved beams and painted pillars, every time the palace construction starts, it costs hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to be smashed. It is not easy to make her restraint.
Mo Wuchen said to the emperor: "Everything that the emperor said is reasonable. My son begs the emperor to order all the royal relatives to come together to pay this military pay, which will make the morale of the three armies excited!"
The emperor sat on the chair with a tired expression on his face.
"I can consider the matter mentioned by Changyao. Since she said she would pay for the part of the people, I should set an example. From today on, all the concubines in the palace will reduce their expenses!"
The queen was angry: "Emperor..."
"That's it. I'll leave for the time being. Mo Wuchen will come to Yangxin Palace to see me later."
The old emperor stood up from the chair and left with the help of the eunuch in charge, leaving the room behind the people looking at each other.
The queen took a deep breath, and her eyes looked like she was wearing a hook and gave Wen Yao a fierce look: "Wuyun, I don't agree with the matter of going to the border. Don't try to sneak out. Come on, give the third prince the
This palace is well guarded."
Mo Wuyun didn't want to: "Mother, this matter is related to Yu'er's life, and she now has a royal heir. If this royal heir is born, she will be the emperor's only royal grandson!"
The queen's face moved.
The emperor's grandson?
She glanced at Mo Wuchen and Mo Dongliu. The two princes had not yet been married. Although there were some concubines in Mo Wuchen's palace, those people were not allowed to go to the forefront, and even if the children were left, they were still born.
Wen Yu is different. After all, she is a nominal princess. Once the emperor is born, she will be a legitimate son. If something really happens to the emperor, there is a high probability that the throne will be given priority to inherit the prince with offspring.
The queen's face became a little more serious: "I don't know whether what she said is true or false, don't be impulsive."
Mo Wujun shook his head: "Wen Yu will never lie. The people who lie are from the Southern Yan Kingdom. Maybe they must use the royal heir to threaten us, so that Wen Yu will be forced to take away."
Wen Yao couldn't help laughing, and when he heard Mo Wuyun's remarks, he felt extremely ridiculous.
Wen Yu said that just to let him save her, that's all.
After arguing for so long, Wen Yao yawned gently. It was already dark outside and it was getting late, so she was not in the mood to stay here again.
"Brother, the military pay is now settled. I will give you all the part that belongs to me as scheduled. As for the others, you can go to the bold Emperor Guan to ask for it. If he doesn't give it, call me,
I just let someone make a big fuss and say that the emperor doesn't keep his word."
Mo Wuchen's eyebrows and eyes darkened a little, and a smile that was not very good-looking on his slightly stiff face: "Then I'll bother the emperor. Please don't take the emperor's words seriously, but this is the only one
The way to shock the Southern Yan Kingdom is to ask the emperor to consider it."
Chapter completed!