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Faced with such a scene, Zhao Wujiang already knew what he was thinking. He knew the various thoughts of the ministers and it would be difficult for them to donate money for no reason.

Moreover, all ministers understood among themselves that whoever took the lead in this matter would offend everyone and would be ostracized in the future.

Zhao Wujiang looked around at the ministers like an eagle and a wolf:

“My officer, please donate ten thousand taels of gold!

At the same time, I still have several account books in my hand. Many of my colleagues have seen the contents of these account books.

I just don’t know how much it’s worth?”

Zhao Wujiang was the first to stand out. His eyes were extremely sharp, as if he was telling everyone, if you are afraid of standing out, I will do it!

After hearing about the account book in Zhao Wujiang's hand, many officials became nervous, such as Dali Zheng, Taichang Shaoqing and others. They all knew what was in the account book.

Once Zhao Wujiang goes crazy and shakes out the ledger, their career will be difficult.

Dali was stared at by Zhao Wujiang's sharp eyes for a few seconds. He coughed dryly, did not dare to look around the crowd, and stammered:

"I... am willing... to contribute ten thousand taels of silver..."

As soon as Dali said these words, the officials immediately started to make a noise. Zhao Wujiang just donated it himself. How come there are still people following him?

But their noise had just begun when another official stood up, this time it was Taichang Cheng, who also offered to donate ten thousand taels.

The officials were even more uproar.

"Two of my colleagues, who are from the fifth rank, and I, the Yuanwailang and the secretary, who are from the sixth rank, have donated ten thousand taels of gold. Isn't that too little for you?" Zhao Wujiang's eyes were like daggers:

"Is it possible that your official position is only worth ten thousand taels?

If so! Then..."

"Master Zhao, I am willing to donate another twenty thousand taels!" Dali Zheng was extremely heartbroken, but Zhao Wujiang's attitude was completely serious, and he did not dare to gamble.

Taichang Cheng agreed.

At the same time, more and more courtiers came forward to donate. There were a dozen in total. Although they were not many among the officials who came to the banquet, they were careful to make the remaining courtiers start to feel frightened.

They were shocked and stared at Zhao Wujiang. What was the ledger that Zhao Wujiang mentioned? It could convert more than a dozen courtiers?

Taichang Shaoqing also stood up, with a cold expression on his face and cupped his fists at Zhao Wujiang:

"Master Zhao, I am willing to donate ten thousand taels of gold."

Seeing Taichang Shaoqing, who was on the fourth rank, speak, Zhao Wujiang smiled inwardly, took out two tokens from his inner sleeve, and threw them into the middle of the banquet hall.

The ministers were shocked and took a closer look. The two tokens were clearly the identity tokens of the Minister of Household Affairs and the Minister of War. They couldn't help but take a breath of cold air and looked at Zhao Wujiang with disbelief in their eyes.

Zhao Wujiang smiled lightly and said:

"Now that the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War are vacant, the Emperor is also thinking about who should take over. I don't know if I can give the Emperor a few words of advice..."

As soon as these words came out, the whole place fell silent.

The ministers were in a state of confusion. The main reason why they did not donate was because there was no benefit in donating.

If everyone donates, who will the emperor remember? At worst, if you praise the ministers a few words, what real benefits can be obtained?

Now Zhao Wujiang took out two identity tokens, and his words had a certain meaning, but all the ministers knew in their hearts that Zhao Wujiang was now considered one of the emperor's favorites. Although his official position was small, he was close to the emperor!

If Zhao Wujiang could say a few nice words, wouldn't he have a greater chance of getting an official position?

"Lord Shaoqing, you are one step away from the third rank. Do you have any idea?" Zhao Wujiang glanced at Taichang Shaoqing.

Taichang Shaoqing swallowed. Zhao Wujiang not only had evidence of his corruption and perversion of the law, but also had the opportunity to speak favorably for him in front of the emperor. It was really hard for him to refuse Zhao Wujiang's offer to increase his money.

His expression slowly became serious and he said loudly:

"Daxia gave me birth and raised me, and I received Daxia's salary. Now that Daxia's treasury is empty, I should do something.

I will donate another ten thousand taels of gold to show my loyalty!"

Are you showing your loyalty? I'm too embarrassed to expose you... The ministers are slandering, and at the same time they are ready to make a move, especially the courtiers who are in the fourth or fifth rank and those who are in the third rank, and feel that they are in the position of the minister of the third rank.

They are not far away now.

Liu Wanshan, the Minister of Household Affairs, stood up and raised his hands and fists to Zhao Wujiang:

"Master Zhao, I am willing to spend 50,000 taels of silver and 10,000 taels of gold to fill the national treasury to relieve Daxia's worries!

I have nothing else to ask for, I just hope that Daxia will become stronger and stronger!"

Pattern, listen, what is pattern! Nothing else to ask for, are you serious about coming here? Liu Wanshan... The courtiers looked at the Minister of Hube in disbelief. The Minister of Hube was extremely serious, as if it was really the case.

For the general sake of summer.

Liu Wanshan swung his sleeves and felt the gazes of many courtiers. He snorted and sat back in his seat.

Of course he wanted something, but it wasn't all for power, because he knew why he needed power. Being on good terms with Zhao Wujiang would naturally mean power!
Chapter completed!