047 Military Exercise
As soon as he went to court on the second day, the emperor approved the memorials he requested about the reduction of the Ministry of War, recruitment, training and retirement. The Prime Minister was led by the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue to handle the matter together. The Prime Minister was originally the former Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. At this moment, the Prime Minister was not completely determined by the Ministry of Revenue. The Emperor said this and the generals were extremely dissatisfied, but the Emperor did not give them a chance to speak, so he directly announced his resignation. Everyone was dissatisfied and could only report again next time, but if they mentioned it again next time, it would be difficult. After the emperor said something, what else could everyone do? He had to look at each other and then look at Qi Yuan with resentment.
Zhong Liyu, who was sitting high on the dragon throne, looked at the dissatisfaction of the generals against Qi Yuan, and felt a little worried in his heart, thinking about what Zhong Lichen said to him tomorrow.
"Brother, I just say that Qi Yuan is a treasure. Although the world is peaceful now, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no war. I, Zhongli, spend so much money to support those soldiers, is too much pressure, but it is not possible to support them. Qi Yuan's method is very good. Every five years of recruitment training, then retire, and take turns. In this way, all of us, Zhongli men, are soldiers, and the Ministry of War does not need to spend so much money to support one million soldiers every year. Just raise 300,000 or 500,000 a year. This is really great." After a long time, Zhonglichen was still lamenting the memorial he saw at that time, which was really good.
"Hahaha, Qi Yuan is really suitable to be a minister of the Ministry of Revenue. He can make money and save money. With him, I, Zhongli, have no worries about not being rich in the country and strong in the people." Zhongli Yu also sighed, yes, Zhongli has not had a rich treasury in recent years, and Qi Yuan's move is really good, very good. In this way, there is nothing I can't do if I have money.
"Brother, please help me, I'm afraid that the cost reduction is not easy to deal with." Frowning, General Ning has been in charge of military affairs for many years, so he would not give up easily. Cutting military expenses will lose the interests of those generals, and Qi Yuan is afraid that there will be danger.
Hearing Zhong Li Yu's words, Zhong Lichen's face also tightened. "My brother will pay attention."
General Ning clenched the two fists that were taking action, and he had to hold them hard, otherwise he would have swung the iron fist towards Qi Yuan if he was not careful, but he still didn't stop him. The emperor still approved the note that Qi Yuan had reduced military expenses. Since this is the case, don't blame him for being dissatisfied with him, a boy.
"Your Majesty, I have a report." Ning Lie stood up.
Looking at Ning Lie who stood up, a hint of relaxation flashed in Zhong Liyu's eyes. It was better to say dissatisfaction in public than to put dissatisfaction in the heart. The service officers were more likely to blame him for his fault, but what Ning Lie said had nothing to do with this matter at all.
"Acceptance"
"Report to the emperor, the envoys of various countries have been stranded in the embassy and refused to leave. I believe that the envoys will not leave for a long time will be detrimental to our country."
In fact, everyone understood the reason why the envoys were stranded after their birthday celebrations. They happened to come openly this time, of course they wanted Zhongli to show their strength and let them see it. Or the strength of Zhongli Country they saw during their birthday was too poor, so they didn't care about staying here for a long time.
Although it had nothing to do with what he thought, Zhong Liyu did not relax. He knew that Ning Lie asked this question at this time to set a stumbling block for Qi Yuan, and it was not a matter of one or two days of staying in the envoy. He was afraid that he had ulterior motives when he mentioned it at this time.
"Oh, since that's the case, General Ning, what are your countermeasures?"
"I am ignorant and don't know what to do, so I'll ask the emperor to punish me." Sure enough, General Ning did it to find something for someone.
"It is indeed not a small problem for the envoy to stay or not to leave." Zhong Liyu deliberately gave Ning Lie a chance to let him pull Qi Yuan down.
It’s not for anything else, it’s just that there is no need for harmony in the court. If there is no struggle between ministers, then those who become emperors will feel dangerous.
"Your Majesty, I have a suggestion, I don't know if it's right." Sure enough, General Ning would not let the opportunity given by the emperor.
"What good proposal does General Ning have?"
"The emperor forgives his crime. I didn't expect a solution, but I thought that one person would definitely solve this problem."
"Who..." Zhong Lichen looked like Zhong Liyu, and said in his eyes: Brother, are you bored? You really have fun with this old man.
Zhong Liyu was too lazy to pay attention to his emperor brother and continued to look at Ning Lie with expectations.
"Mr. Qi, Lord Qi, and others believe that with Lord Qi's talent, the envoys will leave with their hearts and surrenders." This is truly sincere.
Qi Yuan, who was standing aside, realized that Ning Lie wanted to make him embarrassed as soon as he said that he had made some arrangements after yesterday's incident, and he had already had a slept in this matter.
"Oh, since General Ning said that, then Qi Aiqing, just say that you have a way to share my worries." The latter sentence is to remind Qi Yuan that this is a state affairs, not a personal grudge between General Ning and him. Even if the two have a personal grudge, they cannot mislead the state affairs.
"Thank you for your trust and General Ning's appreciation. I and others think that the reason why the envoys are unwilling to leave is that the scenery in Zhongli is so attractive that they are nostalgic. Since that's the case, why don't we ask them to see it at once so that they can fulfill their wishes and return to their own country as soon as possible." Qi Yuan lowered his head and said slowly, laughing in his heart, Ning Lie, I want to be humble, I will be destined to be in my Qi Yuan's hands for the next life.
"Oh, I wonder what I think of this scenery?" Looking at the scenery, this metaphor is somewhat interesting.
"If you go back to the emperor, since you are looking at the scenery, of course you will leave it to General Ning who travels across the country. I think that General Ning must know what envoys from various countries should see, and what should not be seen." I want to frame me, but there is no door. Ning Lie, I will not let you go, you are the one who messed with me. If you hadn't mentioned this, I wouldn't have trouble with you so quickly.
Hahaha, interesting, interesting, Zhong Lichen, who had been watching Qi Yuan, laughed regardless of the occasion.
"What's wrong with King Chen?" In public, Zhong Liyu still called Zhong Lichen's position.
Zhong Lichen joined together gracefully. "When you come back to the emperor, I am cheering for Lord Qi's trick. Lord Qi's move is really great. I believe that General Ning will introduce the scenery to the envoys, and the envoys will definitely be the country as soon as possible." After saying that, he raised his eyebrows and smiled at Qi Yuan.
"I also think this method is very good. I don't know what General Ning said..." The ball came to Ning Lie's hands again.
Chapter completed!