However, in fact, he, the Minister of Household Affairs, was always treated as a tool and a money bag by the officials.
If it weren't for Lin Yiqiu's sudden statement this time, I'm afraid Song Kuan would be no different from anyone else in Emperor Qian's eyes.
So, Lin Yiqiu is his benefactor?
It seems a bit ridiculous when I think about it, but the more I think about it, the more it makes sense.
Song Kuan's expression also softened instantly.
"Master Song, should you calm down now?"
Lin Yiqiu said and patted Song Kuan directly on the shoulder.
Song Kuan did not refute this move and seemed to have already accepted it in his heart.
Lin Yiqiu then asked: "By the way, why did you suddenly enter the palace? Your Majesty has something to do with you?"
Hearing this, Song Kuan was silent for a moment, and then responded: "It's not that your Majesty has trouble with me, it's that I have trouble with His Majesty."
"Hmm? Can you please tell me?"
Lin Yiqiu asked with a smile.
Song Kuan thought for a moment and nodded.
"This matter is related to the roster, that is, to borrowing money."
"There was an accident? Someone refused to pay back the money?"
Lin Yiqiu immediately thought of this.
Song Kuan shook his head and denied: "It's not because of this, but because the roster you printed before was actually incomplete."
"There are more people who borrow money...actually...more than you think!"
"What? More?"
Lin Yiqiu was also shocked.
Just over a third of the rosters he printed out have already been lent out. What's the point of having more?
Song Kuan's face also became groggy, showing helplessness.
"In addition to the court officials, there are actually local officials who also do this."
"Although most of them were rejected, some royal family members and border town guards also borrowed money."
Having said this, Song Kuan sighed again.
Lin Yiqiu's expression suddenly changed.
"Wait a minute, I can understand that the royal family members borrow money. After all, they are the royal family and they spend money like water. It can be expected."
"What the hell is the gatekeeper here borrowing money from? What money do they need to borrow?"
This is something Lin Yiqiu really can't understand!
Song Kuan no longer concealed anything and continued: "Who knows the details? But the IOU has indeed been paid, so I can't refuse to give it, right?"
"Good fellow, Mr. Song, you are too hasty to borrow money. How dare you borrow this money?"
Lin Yiqiu called him brave.
Song Kuan's face became even more helpless.
"I don't want to either, but they can all entrust someone to talk to me about this."
"For example, the man named Zheng Xianba, who is the defender of Xingyang City, has borrowed more than ten million taels!"
"More than ten million taels? Good guy! Did I hear you right?"
Lin Yiqiu was also shocked.
Song Kuan spread his hands and laughed at himself: "His IOU is a guarantee made by the eldest princess and the Prime Minister together. You think it's like this, can I not borrow it?"
"If I don't borrow it, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect myself immediately!"
"I think you can't protect yourself now. Why are you telling His Majesty about such a big thing now?"
Lin Yiqiu still felt that Song Kuan was generous enough.
After hearing this, Song Kuan continued to laugh at himself: "I wanted to say it before, but I didn't have the courage. Today, because of what happened in court, I feel that if I continue to hide it, His Majesty will be angry again if he finds out."
"Therefore, I quickly explained all the current debts in the Account Department. I have to say that I felt relaxed after saying this, and there is nothing to be afraid of."
After listening, Lin Yiqiu couldn't help but patted his shoulder again.
"Master Song, you made a very right decision."
"Fortunately, you did not choose to continue hiding this from His Majesty, otherwise your end would have been tragic."
After seeing off Song Kuan, Lin Yiqiu thought it would be better to go see Emperor Qian first.
It was impossible for Emperor Qian not to be angry when she heard this kind of thing. The only possibility was that when Song Kuan was around, she felt angry in her heart.
Sure enough, as soon as Lin Yiqiu arrived outside the dormitory, he heard the roar of Emperor Qian coming in waves!
"They are all rebellious ministers and traitors! Rebellious ministers and traitors! The national treasury will be emptied by these people!"
"I'm a great leader, but there are so many moths! What a bastard!"
The fire was no different from a volcanic eruption.
The maid inside comforted her for a while, but Emperor Qian's anger just couldn't go away.
Lin Yiqiu saw the right moment and quickly stepped into the hall, first bowing and saluting.
"Your Majesty, I can hear your angry voice from far away. This is not good for Your Majesty's dragon body!"
"Lin Yiqiu? Why are you here suddenly?"
Emperor Qian glanced at it, and for some reason, after seeing Lin Yiqiu, he suddenly felt a little more relaxed.
Lin Yiqiu said with a smile: "I originally planned to go to Cining Palace to pay my respects to the Queen Mother, but unexpectedly I met Lord Song. I heard from Lord Song that there are many other secrets about this borrowing money?"
"Well, you get news very quickly, that's true."
Qiandi sighed and nodded.
At this time, her face was completely covered with exhaustion.
"Oh, these people all regard the treasury as their own, and they all put their hands in it!"
"Some of them are too much, and they even have their feet in it! Do these people think it's so easy to get money from the treasury? How comfortable are they with taking people's money?"
The more he talked, the angrier he became. Emperor Qian wished he could tie up all those who had borrowed money and ransack their homes first!
Lin Yiqiu echoed at this time: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry with these people. Since they borrowed it, they must pay it back!"
"It's nothing more than the length of time. There's no need to be so impatient."
"What you said is simple. What if there is some natural or man-made disaster at this time? What if the national treasury is in urgent need of money? Do we still have to suffer for the people?"
Emperor Qian rolled his eyes, then held his forehead with a heavy look on his face.
"This money must be paid back as soon as possible, and we cannot let them default!"
"The longer it goes on, the people of Daqian will be the ones who suffer the most in the end!"
"Especially this Zheng Xianba! What on earth did he borrow so much money for? I usually give him military pay!"
Out of anger, Emperor Qian pointed at the two names on the list in front of him and almost cursed.
A military general usually receives a decent salary, but he borrowed so much money that he can almost compete with the Ministry of Rites!
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Emperor Qian would have found it hard to believe it!
After a while, Emperor Qian suddenly shouted.
"Come here, ask Li Yan to come over quickly! Just tell him that I have something urgent to ask him!"
"yes!"
The guards immediately took the order, left the palace, and rushed towards the prime minister's residence.
After about a long while, Li Yan quickly arrived at Emperor Qian's chamber, and he quickly saluted as soon as he entered the palace.
"The criminal Li Yan, please see your Majesty."
He's quite good at talking, but his words are his fault.
Lin Yiqiu just wanted to laugh when he looked at him like this, and thought to himself, Mr. Li, the introspection look you pretend to be looks quite similar!
The acting is really good! This chapter has been completed!