Chapter Thirty-Four: Taking Over the Economic Power of the Palace
"If the emperor helps me kill Gao Cuizhen, the little girl is willing to take charge." said Miss Lian Zi.
Wen Yu loves to hear this sentence. After hearing this sentence, Wen Yu flew up. Finally, a girl took the initiative to sacrifice herself, which made him very happy. Moreover, this girl Lian Zi not only has a beautiful and beautiful country, but also her voice fascinated him.
"I..." Wen Yu didn't know what to say. Should I be happy or I was afraid? If I was happy, wouldn't I be a little too impatient? If I was afraid, wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate!
"Does the emperor look down on the little girl's Pu Liu's figure?" Miss Lian Zi said unhappily when she saw Wen Yu.
"No, no! It's my blessing to be with me. I'm not too happy yet, so how could I look down on you? Besides, you are very beautiful and lovely." Wen Yu hurriedly argued.
"Then how the emperor is going to kill Gao Cuizhen?"
"This requires long-term planning. We are in the light, they are in the dark, and they are in the dark, so it is difficult to grasp the whereabouts. Moreover, I am not strong enough now and cannot be achieved quickly. Please wait quietly for Miss Lian Zi." Wen Yu said.
"I know this, I can wait!" said Miss Lian Zi.
"That's good! I will definitely do it." Wen Yu said confidently. He didn't want to eliminate the remnants of Gao Feng Kingdom, but also to get the little beauty around him, and to try his best to kill Gao Cuizhen.
After sitting in Miss Lian Zi's yard for a while, Wen Yu got up and left. When he returned to Sihua Hall, Wen Yu saw several memorials sent by the eunuch. One was a memorial from Old Man Qin to request the dispatch of troops, one was a memorial from Chen Haihua to request the tax increase, and the other was a memorial from the Ministry of Rites about the itinerary to go to Tailai Mountain to worship the real dragon. Wen Yu flipped it casually and threw the first two memorials into the trash can, but just looked at the memorials from the itinerary to worship the real dragon.
The people of the Ministry of Rites were very fast to do things, and they quickly calculated the auspicious days for travel and worship. The preliminary date was set on the sixth day of the sixth month. This was just a preliminary setting, because the Ministry of War personnel also needed to calculate the specific itinerary and time, but the time was around here.
Wen Yu knew that if he really went to Tailai Mountain, he would probably have a life of death. Old Man Qin must have arranged a large number of troops to encircle and suppress him. When he died, Old Man Qin could count the blame on refugees or bandits, and he could openly usurp Wen Yu's country.
However, this is also a rare opportunity to eradicate Old Man Qin. At that time, Wen Yu can also blame the refugees or bandits. As long as he eliminates Old Man Qin, he can truly control the imperial power, and that is truly considered as the ruler of the world.
However, it still needs to be carefully considered how to take advantage of this opportunity. However, it is still early, and Wen Yu can discuss it with him after Lu Guozhang comes back. Of course, if there is a general Guoming army at that time, Prime Minister Qin will be dead. After all, the border army has very strong combat power, which is not comparable to those garrisoned cities. Wen Yu speculated that if General Guozhang can support him, then Guozhang can only mobilize 50,000 troops to be worth 150,000 troops under Prime Minister Qin, and his chances of victory will be greater.
During lunch, Jingyao, Ruyu and Linghan, the three girls, followed the little queen, finally returned. Under the service of the three girls, Wen Yu had a hearty meal. However, the dishes on the big table were not used much. Wen Yu knew that he probably had to make a plan to save money, and it was necessary to reduce the expenses of the palace, after all, he could not have much money.
If you want to cut expenses and take charge of the money in the palace, Wen Yu must first find someone who can trust. Wen Yu thought for a while, but there was no suitable candidate. The little queen was too playful and let her take charge of the money, probably not. The four girls of Jingyao are very loyal now, but Wen Yu has not seen their talents yet, and he is not at ease to hand over the expenses of such a big family to them.
After thinking about it, Wen Yu thought that Xiao Jingzi was still suitable. But if Xiao Jingzi was asked to take charge of the inner warehouse, then there would be less people around him to serve him. Thinking of the end, Wen Yu felt that Xiao Jingzi should be able to handle two chores, so he thought he would hand over the chores to Xiao Jingzi.
After the meal, the little queen went to have an afternoon break and left behind Jingyao's three girls. Wen Yu spoke and asked Xiao Jingzi, "Xiao Jingzi, who is in charge of the inner treasury now?"
"When you go back to the emperor, all expenses in the palace are under the control of Eunuch Liu."
"Eunuch Liu? Who is Eunuch Liu, go and call me." Wen Yu ordered.
Xiao Jingzi hurriedly ran out, and only Wen Yu and three palace maids were left in Sihua Palace. "How have you been with the queen these two days?" Wen Yu asked the three of them.
"I have a happy life!" Ruyu replied on behalf of Jing Yao and Ling Han. Ruyu had a relaxed smile on her face, and her words were respectful, but her attitude was very plain.
"The queen likes to play. If you take time, go and accompany her, but when you have nothing to do, you have to come back to serve me, do you know?"
"I understand." The three women said in unison.
"By the way, how long have you been in the palace?" Wen Yu asked.
"I have been in the palace at the age of ten, and I have been six years old." Ruyu still answered first.
"I have been in the palace at the age of twelve, and it has been five years since I was a twelve." Ling Han answered the second time.
The most shy Jingyao said at the end: "It has been five years since I entered the palace with Sister Yu Linghan."
"I have been in the palace for a long time. Which palace were I in the past?"
"I used to serve the old concubine. Jingyao and Linghan were doing odd jobs at the washing clothes bureau!" Ruyu replied.
"Where is Ningxuan?"
"Sister Ningxuan used to serve the old concubine like me. However, Sister Ningxuan entered the palace early and was a good person. She was very valued by the old concubine. She was the most prestigious in the palace. She was just an ordinary palace maid who brought tea and water."
"After me, you will have a status in the future. However, I hate intrigue and hope you can get along well in the future." Wen Yu said with a slightest statement.
Although Wen Yu's words did not explain clearly, the three girls were all very smart and they all heard a different meaning from Wen Yu's words. The three girls all knelt down a little shyly and thanked them. They all knew that they would inevitably become the women of the little emperor in front of them in the future, and they were mixed with joy and sorrow.
Any woman in the palace who doesn't want to be favored by the emperor and thus gain a higher position. However, when the local position really appears in front of them, they are a little hesitant. The biggest reason for hesitation is that they don't know what the fate of a woman who becomes the emperor will be like the concubines before? Will they be like those concubines before? They are intrigued, compete for favor, and set them on each other? Thinking about the tragic fate of many empresses before, they are very nervous.
"I am the old slave, long live my emperor." While the four of them spoke, Xiao Jingzi accompanied an old eunuch in.
"Huh? It's you?" It turned out that this Eunuch Liu was the smiling and creepy old eunuch who took Wen Yu to the Blue Moon Palace to enter the bridal chamber when he first arrived here.
"The emperor can remember the old slave. I am really lucky in my life." Eunuch Liu said on his knees on the ground.
"What's your name? How long have you been in the palace? Who did you serve before?" Wen Yu asked.
"Go back to the emperor. The old slave is named Liu Ying. He has been in the palace for forty-six years. He used to serve the late emperor. He was promoted to the deputy chief eunuch."
"You are in charge of the inner treasury now?"
"Back to the emperor, I have been in charge of the inner warehouse for more than 20 years." Eunuch Liu did not realize that the piece of fat in his hand was about to be picked out by Wen Yu, and there was no concealment in his answer to Wen Yu's words.
"Eunuch Liu is seventy years old? Where is his hometown?" Wen Yu asked meaningfully.
"I am seventy-two years old. My hometown is in Jiangdong Prefecture."
"Eunuch Liu is not young anymore. He has made great contributions to the royal family for so many years in the palace. I will never forget your contribution. What reward do you want? Can you tell me?"
"I thank you, the emperor. It is the duty of the old minister to share his worries for the emperor. I am ashamed of it." Eunuch Liu hurriedly refused. Although he wanted a reward, how could he ask for it without any discrimination?
"I admire Eunuch Liu's righteousness." Wen Yu praised and continued, "Since Eunuch Liu is embarrassed to say it, I will issue an order directly."
After Wen Yu finished speaking, he didn't look at Eunuch Liu, who looked happy on the ground, picked up a brush and wrote it on the imperial edict. Logically speaking, Liu Ying was a slave, and Wen Yu didn't need to issue any orders at all. Just a verbal order was made. However, in order to let Xiao Jingzi take the rightful control of the inner treasury and paralyze the old eunuch in front of him, Wen Yu deliberately attached great importance to the imperial edict.
"Little Shizuko, promulgation."
Xiao Jingzi bowed to take the imperial edict and said loudly: "Deputy Eunuch Liu Ying received the imperial eunuch!"
"I'm going to accept the order!" Eunuch Liu said happily when he knocked his head to the ground.
"In accordance with the will of heaven, the emperor summoned: Liu Ying, the deputy general manager of the eunuch, worked hard and made great contributions to the royal family and the Dajing Dynasty. He specially appointed him as a man in Jiangdong County and allowed him to return home to retire. I am here." Wen Yu's imperial edict was written in too vernacular, and Eunuch Liu could easily understand it.
"Emperor..." Eunuch Liu was stunned. Although he was seventy-two years old, he enjoyed staying in the palace. His family was all in the capital, so why did he go back to his hometown!
"Eunuch Liu has any objection to my imperial edict?" Wen Yu said in a bad tone.
"Old slave... I dare not. I received the order to thank me. Long live my emperor!" Liu Ying leaned over to thank me helplessly. He knew that his glory had ended. Although he was named a baron, as an old eunuch in the palace, what status could he have when he returned to his hometown!
"Eunuch Liu is very wise and I appreciate it very much. You should step back!" Wen Yu said.
"I'm leaving!" Liu Ying staggered away from Sihua Palace and went back to pack up his things and went home. However, what Liu Ying did not expect was that although he was unhappy with the emperor's decision, when he came home, his family members were very happy to pack up their things and prepare to go home.
Baron, although he is not a real position, his status is not low, and his rank is higher than that of the county magistrate of Jiangdong County. When they return to their hometown, they will definitely be able to make a name for themselves. It is not like in the capital. Although Liu Ying has a status in the palace, he is always a slave. They can't hold their heads up in the capital, and they always feel that they are inferior to the families of the ministers in the court.
After Liu Ying left, Wen Yu said to Xiao Jingzi: "Xiao Jingzi, I have now promoted you to the eunuch of the sixth rank. From the Ming Dynasty, you will take over the inner treasury for me. You must personally check all expenses in the palace and report them to me every once in a while. Remember, keep everything simple."
"I thank the emperor for his kindness. I must work hard to take charge of the inner treasury!" Xiao Shizuko was overjoyed and hurriedly fell to her knees and said excitedly.
"Well. Let's check the situation now. If it is done well, Liu Ying's deputy chief eunuch will be yours." Wen Yu used his official position to seduce Xiao Jingzi.
"Sister obeys the order!" Xiao Jingzi left happily.
Chapter completed!