"What do you think we should do regarding the Northern Barbarians?"
He thought that these courtiers must be given some opportunities to express their opinions so that they would not get the reputation of being authoritarian.
All the court officials were excited and moved. It is not easy, it is rare!
It has been more than a month since the new emperor ascended the throne, and he finally knew that he had something to discuss with his courtiers.
Since the new emperor ascended the throne, they all felt that they had become mere decorations in the court. They finally had a chance to speak, but they had to think carefully about it.
The courtiers looked at each other and thought about what Jun Zifeng said just now. Retreat ten miles and return to normal?
Prime Minister Cao took the lead in replying:
"Your Majesty, the Northern Barbarians must have seen that our Yunxiao Kingdom is getting stronger and stronger, so they dare not invade rashly. This is because the Emperor has managed the country well! I thought that the Emperor had just conquered Xizhao, and everything was in ruins waiting to be revitalized. We can take a breath for a while.
Let’s rest and recuperate for a few years before making any plans.”
The courtiers nodded in admiration. As expected of Prime Minister Cao, he was able to get both sides right and wrong, and his words were impeccable.
It not only complimented the emperor on his ability to govern the country, but also proposed a plan that could advance or retreat.
He said he would not fight, but he did not say he would not fight at all. He said he would fight, but he did not say he would fight now. No one could make a mistake.
Unlike Master Zhou, the Minister of War, he talks a lot.
"Your Majesty, there is a severe drought in various places this year, and the Northern Barbarians are no exception. I am afraid that the Northern Barbarians are running out of food and grass, so they will temporarily restrain themselves. As long as it lasts for a day, the Northern Barbarians will not give up. We will make plans early.
There will be no future troubles."
"Okay, what else needs to be done?"
With one word, Jun Lingyun ended the discussion on the Northern Barbarians. The other ministers who were eager to give it a try just stopped where they were.
And Jun Lingyun's word "good" is always concise and concise.
Is it true that Prime Minister Cao is right? Or is it true that the Minister of War is right? Regarding the Northern Man Kingdom, does the Emperor plan to recuperate and recuperate? Or does he plan to take advantage of the victory and pursue it?
Before the courtiers could figure it out, they saw that Chu Wenhong had already come out to start the next thing.
"Your Majesty, this is the list of officials who were found to be corrupt and perverted the law during this investigation into unjust and wrongful cases. I would like to ask Your Majesty to take a look at it."
Eunuch Fu stepped forward to take it and put it into Jun Lingyun's hands.
The other courtiers lowered their heads. This kind of thing can affect the whole body at a moment's notice. They were afraid that a fire would burn them.
Jun Lingyun took the roster, looked through it, and ordered in a cold voice:
"Dispose of it strictly!"
His words of strict punishment cut off the livelihood of these corrupt officials on the list. A list becomes a book of life and death.
The ministers in the court are all in danger. When the current emperor was still the prince, he had already made decisive attacks. Now that he has ascended the throne as the emperor, his majesty is even greater.
They should check themselves carefully at all times, and they must not be found out to have done anything illegal at this juncture. That would really cost them their heads.
Jun Lingyun then issued another imperial order:
"For all unjust cases that have been identified, notices will be issued to vindicate the wronged and restore their reputations! Return the property confiscated that year. In addition, the court will issue compensation as a sign of appeasement."
"Your Majesty is wise!"
The courtiers dare not say a word about this matter, as long as they are not on the list.
He was so nosy that in the end, he was on the list.
Only the Minister of Household Affairs had a headache. He had to vomit out what he had eaten and pay compensation. The treasury was already at its lowest point even before the new emperor ascended the throne.
Now Xizhao also needs their help. I'm afraid they won't be able to collect much tax in the next three years.
The emperor is not a householder, so he doesn't know how expensive firewood and rice are.
He glanced sideways at Chu Wenjin and saw that he looked relaxed and not worried at all. Sure enough, it was the emperor's relative who came in.
Chu Wenjin, the Minister of Household Affairs, was just absent from his position all day long, but he didn't even know he was worried about the Household Affairs Bureau.
As the Minister of Household Affairs, my life is really hard. It is a disaster year and I cannot increase taxes. How can I replenish the national treasury?
He still remembered that the former Minister of Household Affairs almost died when he contradicted Jun Lingyun, who was still the prince at the time, because of the money matter.
Learning from the past, Shangshu of the Ministry of Finance kept his mouth shut after all.
Little did he know that Jun Lingyun's next sentence was:
"Xizhao is now part of our Yunxiao Kingdom. The people of Xizhao should be treated equally. We will first allocate 500,000 taels of silver to King Xizhao to help him revive Xizhao."
Shangshu of Hube closed his eyes. He had such a crow's mouth that he was thinking about Xizhao.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
He couldn't bear it any longer, so he stepped forward and knelt on the ground. If he didn't say it now, he would not be able to complete the task, which would be a crime of dereliction of duty.
"The Emperor has just ascended the throne, but the treasury is already empty. The Ministry of Revenue is really unable to mobilize five hundred thousand taels of silver. I hope the Emperor will learn from it!"
Jun Lingyun glanced at the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. Lack of ability was not a serious crime.
It was originally planned for Chu Wenjin to take root in the Southern Flame Kingdom. Now, the situation has changed and he no longer needs to live away from his hometown.
"Shilang Chu."
Hearing Jun Lingyun's roll call, Chu Wenjin hurried forward.
"I'm here!"
"Can you handle what I just ordered?"
Chu Wenjin didn't expect that Jun Lingyun would skip the Minister of Household Affairs to ask him. He also glanced at his immediate superior who was kneeling on the ground, and still responded truthfully.
"Go back to the emperor, I can handle it."
After all, the man above is his brother-in-law. He does not have to obey the orders of his immediate superiors like ordinary officials, for fear of being judged by others.
But as soon as he said these words, not only the Minister of Hubu looked up at him in shock, but also other courtiers took a breath.
How could they not know that the treasury is empty?
Not to mention the five hundred thousand taels of silver, the national treasury may not be able to get even one hundred thousand taels of silver now, right?
You can't just call on businessmen to donate money like last time, right?
The same trick may work once, but if you try it again, no one is a fool. What's the use of spending money to buy reputation twice?
The Minister of Household Affairs even spoke out angrily.
"Chu Shilang, please don't talk nonsense. If you boast about Haikou now and you can't do it later, it will be a crime of dereliction of duty."
Chu Wenjin said nothing more. Anyway, the emperor asked and he answered truthfully, that was enough. There was no need to explain too much to others.
Jun Lingyun was satisfied. He knew that Chu Wenjin was a genius.
"This matter will be left to the Minister of Chu. I have always been fair and just and appoint people on their merits. As long as this matter is handled well, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue belongs to the Minister of Chu."
The Minister of Household Affairs was startled and broke into a cold sweat.
He studied hard for many years before he was able to take the imperial examination and become an official. Was his official career ruined?
As a scholar, if he doesn't become an official, what else can he do to support his family? Wouldn't the whole family be starving to death with him?
The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance was about to burst into tears. He was going to die anyway, so he might as well defend himself.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Weichen has studied hard for ten years and served in the Ministry of Household Affairs for many years. He has always been conscientious and conscientious and did not dare to make any omissions. Even if there is no credit, there is still hard work!
Chu Wenjin has not taken the imperial examination, and he has joined the Ministry of Household Affairs. In less than a year, he has been able to hold the post of Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Weichen is dissatisfied!"