Liu Mingzhi nodded with a relaxed expression: "That's good, that's good.
The gold on both sides adds up to nearly one hundred thousand taels, which is equivalent to one million taels of silver, and countless copper coins.
Such a big piece of fat has been brought to my mouth. If I let it fly again, I will be so uncomfortable that I won't be able to eat for a year and a half!
You are probably no better than me.
Especially for you, Lao Jiang, it’s easy to criticize your mother while you’re dancing!”
The three of them smiled bitterly, but did not deny it.
After all, if you eat the gold and silver from the hands of the Japanese, Your Majesty promised to give the three of you a commission.
This is much faster than secretly accepting some minor bribes to make money.
And it was done openly and openly, and you could spend it however you wanted.
The most important thing is that it does not need to be known by the wife like salary and rewards. It is properly kept in one's own small treasury, private money.
This guy can go to Tianxiang Tower as often as he wants, and as many times as he wants.
"Uncle, Lao Yang."
"The old minister is here."
"Once the envoys from various countries return to Honglu Temple, Lao Wang's first fire will be almost done, and the second fire will depend on the abilities of you two.
Uncle, go to Sakaiga's place, Lao Yang, go to Fujino Ningwa's place.
We must make them anxious so that we can take the initiative to control all situations."
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I understand."
"By the way, are the quality of the newly made swords and armors okay? Don't let anything go wrong at the critical moment."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, we made the weapons such as the horizontal sword, the horse spear, and the chainmail. They are definitely made of refined steel."
"That's good. If something goes wrong, don't blame me for turning against me.
After you go back, tell the craftsmen who are rushing to renovate their weapons that they will receive an extra five taels of silver this month.
Even if you eat meat, you must also let the craftsmen drink soup.
The total reward for the craftsmen is not a small amount. If any of you dare to be careful about it.
No matter how close or distant you are, I will never give you mercy."
The three of them trembled and hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Even if I have the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard, I don't dare to think twice about the salary of the craftsmen."
"Don't be so nervous. I'm not saying this to you, but to your respective subordinates.
With your salary and other income, you don’t need to do these things that may make you lose your head.
But this does not mean that officials in your various ministries and agencies and departments under your jurisdiction cannot also engage in abhorrent behavior motivated by profit.
You should take care of yourself, so that it doesn’t involve you when the time comes!
You also know in your heart that some things have become too big and I can’t handle them!"
The three of them immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes, yes, I will bear in mind His Majesty's teachings."
"As for the Ministry of Revenue's memorial to impeach you two for having an affair with Lao Wang, you four can just write it after your own discussion. It doesn't hurt to be sharper, but don't go too far.
We got it to the point where it would not end well."
"I understand!"
"There's nothing else, let's go back."
"Yes, I will leave."
The footsteps of the three people gradually disappeared in the front hall, and Liu Mingzhi made a gesture with a half-smile.
Just as the tea was being served, Suzaku, dressed in a thin and light outfit as deep as fire, leaped towards the apse.
"Master!"
Seeing Suzaku becoming more and more charming after becoming a woman, Liu Mingzhi smiled faintly and held the beauty in his arms.
"Have you found it?"
Suzaku shook his head with a tender look on his face: "No, why is it getting more and more difficult for you to explain to Que'er?
However, I have some clues about what you told Que'er a few days ago. Can you go to the Imperial Study Room and Que'er can take a look at it for you?"
Seeing the charming look in the beauty's beautiful eyes, Liu Da laughed and pulled the beauty towards the imperial study room.
"Walk."
In Honglu Temple.
Wang Hezheng looked around and quietly closed the door.
"Mr. Sakai, if you didn't rest in your room, why did you come to my office? What are you doing?
If there is nothing important and I still have to deal with government affairs, I cannot entertain you more."
Sakai He hesitated for a moment, then happily took out a jade pendant of high quality from his cuff, and tied it around Lao Wang's waist as if nothing had happened.
"Mr. Wang, this jade ornament of yours looks good. I wonder where you bought it? When I have time, I will buy a piece and bring it to my father!"
Wang Hezheng raised his eyebrows, glanced at the ice jade pendant tied around his waist by Sakai He, and pointed at Sakai He with a slight smile.
"Mr. Sakai, I recently got a bottle of good tea. How about we sit down and drink and chat?"
"As I wish, I'm sorry for bothering you, please, Mr. Wang!"
A moment later, Wang He was holding a pot of brewed tea, sitting on a chair and pouring a cup for Sakai He.
"Mr. Sakai, let's open the skylight and tell the truth. I already know your purpose.
This matter is a bit difficult to handle! You also saw the situation in the court today.
The treasury is really out of money. I will help you to intercede. The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry will sell it to me for my kindness, but at most I can only get a few hundred weapons and armor.
It's far different from Mr. Sakai's expectation!
Not only Mr. Sakai, but also the envoy from Fujino Province, Goguryeo, and Siam also came to pay a visit to me just now.
Ask me about the reward request in the credentials."
Sakai He took out a banknote exchanged from the bank and put it on the table.
"Master Sakai, what do you mean?"
Sakai He took out another banknote from his sleeve and stacked it on top. Wang Hezheng smiled bitterly: "What do you want to ask, Mr. Sakai?"
"Did Fujino Ning and that guy also come to pay homage to Mr. Wang?"
"Young Master, why am I not Tai Ming?"
Looking at the third silver note that Sakai He put on the table, Wang Hezheng sighed and nodded, and inadvertently put the three silver notes into his cuffs.
"Just half an hour ago, the envoy of Fujino came to ask about the military equipment rewards mentioned in the certificate of credence.
What I said to him is almost the same as Mr. Sakai.
Mr. Sakai, you do not understand the situation in our Dalong Court. Although Your Majesty is the king of a country, you cannot decide anything unscrupulously.
There are hundreds of officials below supervising His Majesty's every word and deed.
The Ministry of Revenue said there was no money, and His Majesty had nothing to do.
Just like today, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance would rather hit the pillars to show his ambition than give money.
If your Majesty then wants to appease the officials in the court, he will most likely reject the request in your credentials and change it to other rewards."
Sakai He frowned, and a trace of uneasiness flashed in his eyes.
"Sir Wang, how did that guy Fujino react to your answer?"
Even though he was the only two people in the room, Wang Hezheng still looked around, leaned next to Sakai He and whispered: "You have to keep this matter a secret."
"Don't worry, sir. I promise that it will not be leaked out and affect your future."
"Envoy Fujino asked me and prepared for the worst. If His Majesty is really unable to comply with the request in the credentials, he is willing to spend money to purchase a large amount of military equipment from the imperial court and bring it back to his homeland.
If the imperial court could not sell it, he would go to the private sector to buy weapons and equipment.
Judging from his meaning, it seems that he has already contacted private buyers.
As for the origin of the buyer, I have no way of knowing.
After all, except for armor and bows and crossbows, the court does not prohibit the public sale of ordinary weapons."
Sakai He shivered slightly, and his fists under the table clenched instinctively.
There was silence in the room for a long time, and two more banknotes were secretly stuffed into Lao Wang's hands. Sakai He looked at Lao Wang nervously.
"Sir Wang, I am also willing to purchase military equipment from the Dalong court. I wonder if Your Excellency can help me get some help?
After the deed is accomplished, I will express my gratitude."
Lao Wang frowned, pushed back the banknote that Sakaihe had thrust into his hand, and shook his head hurriedly.
"Mr. Sakai, please don't harm me. I have the life to take this money, but I don't have the life to spend it."
"Forget the ordinary swords and weapons, but what you want are things like armor and crossbows.
To build these things, except for the two ministers from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War, who would nod, or His Majesty directly issued an order, who would dare to overstep his authority to prepare military equipment, and at the least, be beheaded in public, or at worst, confiscate the family and exterminate the clan!
The risks involved are too great. Not to mention that I cannot bear it, even His Majesty's closest relatives, the prince and the princess, cannot bear such a thing.
I have collected the money in front, but you should take back the money below."
Sakai He looked at Lao Wang's fearful expression, thought for a moment, and then continued to stuff the banknotes in his hand into Lao Wang's hand.
"Sir Wang, I don't want to ask about the military preparations. This is just a little money for tea. Please accept it."
"this"
"I promise not to involve you, sir, in military preparation matters."
"Then I'm not welcome!"
"It's okay, it's okay. I won't disturb Mr. Wang in handling government affairs. I'll take my leave first."
"Okay, okay, Mr. Sakai, please. Just in case, I will send you off not far away."
"Stay and leave!"
"please!"
After Sakai He left, he closed the door. After the footsteps gradually disappeared, Lao Wang stood up and walked towards the wall with a faint smile.
"One of them went to tell Song Shangshu that the fish bit Yang Shangshu.
The news of Sakai Ga’s private visit to my official reached the ears of Fujino Ningkazu.”
"yes!"
After the two completely different voices disappeared, Lao Wang took out the banknote from his sleeve, looked at it, stuffed it into his sleeve again, poured a cup of tea and waited silently.