With the encouragement of the emperor, Yishan even talked freely, "Your Majesty, there are four major grain provinces in Japan, namely Gunma, Yamagata, Gifu Prefecture and Hyogo Prefecture. Yamagata Prefecture can be regarded as being taken over by our Qing Dynasty. Gunma and Hyogo Prefecture are also under Fengdi's reference. Only one Gifu Prefecture is located in the inland and is not easy to obtain, but only this county produces. If you want to supply all the food and rice that the people need, it is a drop in the bucket. There is no need to mention that the grain and rice produced by the Japanese every year is not enough to use, and many times they have to buy it from our Qing Dynasty."

"Now that the two countries are in conflict, the grain and rice channels have long been cut off, so the slaves dare to say that the Japanese must have reached an unsustainable point - even if there are some food stored, it is necessary to eat soldiers, infantry and nobles. For the people, I am afraid that they can only drink the wind."

Hearing his vulgar words, Zhu Hongzhang gave him a blank look, "Your Majesty, what the Secretary of the State Council said is that what I saw in the army is generally the case. When Chunxiu and others captured the city of Asahi, they found no less than 600,000 stones of rice and flour from the treasury, but the people could not get any. Later, I asked, and heard that these foods were all used as military rations. The people would never ask about it, let alone be able to eat them. I think, we might as well use them in all these things.

The answers of the two people made the emperor feel a little erratic. Their meaning was very clear. If you treat the people well with the method of Huai Ren, you will be clear at a glance. However, it is difficult to grasp how many people can be recruited by food or other favors, let alone determine the national nature of the Japanese. I am afraid that more people will eventually choose, even if they starve to death, they will definitely not be a Japanese traitor, right? Therefore, it sounds good, but in reality, there are many problems. This has not included the cost of transporting grain across the sea!

"This matter is inappropriate, but Yishan's words cannot be wrong.

It would be better to make some changes: if the Japanese are in difficulty in supplying food, they will be given additional measures! Among the captured Japanese, they will be able to work and drive them out to the capital of their country. All the remaining young and strong laborers will be left to do work in the army. Children, they will choose those under eight years old, board the ship, bring them back to the country, and defeat the residents' women. The same process will be done. The older ones will be driven out as much as possible. The younger ones will stay in the army and do the work they can and should do."

Yishan was just enlightened for a moment. He heard the emperor speak like this and became a little confused. How do you call someone who is capable? Why do you call someone who should do it? Just as he was about to ask, Zhu Hongzhang coughed dryly next to him, so he knew that Old Zhu had other plans. Looking at him sideways, Zhu Hongzhang looked with joy and regret on his face. What's going on?

Look at the time is almost over. Liu Fu takes a step forward, "Long live, it's not too early, so it's time to return."

The emperor nodded, "That's it. After a few days, before Yishan left, I will hand in the sign and I will talk to you again."

"Yes." Yishan and Zhu Hongzhang quickly grabbed the door and fell to the ground and sent the imperial guards to the emperor.

Outside the Ministry of War, the guards of the Qianqing Palace had already arrived and were waiting on the street. The officials of the six ministries were kneeling all over the ground. When they saw him coming out, they met and greeted him, "Please respectfully the Emperor and the Holy Lord."

"Well, I." The emperor hesitated for a moment and stopped, "When is it now?"

"It's past Si Shi. Master."

It was almost time for lunch, and he didn't feel hungry. He turned around and walked forward a few steps, "Go, go to the Ministry of Revenue!"

Tateyama and Du Han hurriedly got up and followed him into the lobby of the Ministry of Revenue. "Master," Tateyama smiled flatteringly, "What are the instructions for the master?"

"When I was discussing politics with Yan Jingming a few days ago, the navy's military funds have been calculated?" the emperor asked, "It just so happened that I have nothing to do today, so I want to look at various details."

"Master, there are a lot of voluminous volumes and dust is piled up, and the slave is afraid... " Seeing his glaring eyes, Takayama didn't dare to say more. Qiqi Ai's promise and ordered people to go down quickly and take out the military silver items coordinated by the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Works.

It was indeed a large stack, placed on the table. Li Shan flipped a page casually and took a step back. He took a step forward and looked down. This was a pension book for officials who died in the naval battle. It was written very clearly. His name, origin, relatives and friends in his family, the number of pensions issued by the court as usual, who handled, who paid, and even the signing and receiving fingerprints of relatives and friends in his family, and listed them one by one, "Master, look, is there anything wrong with it?"

The Ministry of Revenue is the first place in charge of the power of the state's division. He specially sent two military ministers Yan Jingming and Sushun to manage it. If there are any disadvantages in it, the emperor shook his head secretly. Whether they are honest or loyal, these two people rarely have to go side by side in the court. The total amount of more than 60 million taels of silver will not be false, but... more than 60 million! It's too much! I have to think of a way to save some money?

"When will the money from the provincial governments start?"

"According to the customs of the court, it is from Jiujing this year to February of the coming year."

"How many can you do this year? Have you calculated it?"

Du Han's voice was a little excited, "I have sent someone to verify that by February next year, the total amount of money from the provincial governments should exceed 200 million taels for the first time!"

"Why are there so many?"

"Yes." Du Han explained that the imperial court used troops in Japan, including military weapons, grain, rice, ammunition, medicine, military uniforms, military uniforms, etc., which was a huge expense. Naturally, merchants made a fortune from it, and the taxes and silver in each province increased, so there was such a huge amount.

The emperor nodded to express his understanding. The money seemed to be very much, but I was afraid that it was all the God of Wealth who could finally keep the treasury. One ten was not saved! The court was fighting and there were many places to spend money! People thought that the emperor was so honorable and favored. It was simple to say, but all kinds of problems were accumulated on their shoulders in the end. Hey!' Smile helplessly.

Seeing that his expression was different, Takayama was not sure, he suddenly remembered something, "Master, I have something to do, I don't know whether to report it."

"Um?"

"Zhu Cai's family has died."

To the emperor, this name has long been like a clear spring and flowing stone without any trace, "What? Who died?"

Tateyama's voice was very small and no one could hear it, but his voice was clearly heard. Du Han and Zai were stunned, "What's going on?"

"Master, the last time the slave reported to his master, was the second daughter of Cai, the ancestor of Jiangxia, who was the second daughter of the Cai family. The day before yesterday, the slave met Cai Zixiang and heard from him that the funeral list came from Jiangxia, and his daughter died."

When I mentioned this, the emperor had a little impression. I felt a little regretful for a moment. Takayama wanted to ask himself to issue an imperial edict to commend the Cai family's female festival, but due to some changes, this matter could not be done.

Unexpectedly... It didn't take a long time to die, why did the person die? "How did he die?"

Tatsuyama wanted to speak but stopped. It seemed that he was not willing to report this matter in front of so many people. Du Han and Zai scolded him in his heart! The collusion between Tatsuyama and Cai Shouqi is not a secret in Beijing. It was finally exhausted. Now he is going to mention the old things again? "You all go out."

The emperor spoke, and Du Han came out one after another, and immediately stepped forward, "Isn't this? People in the capital are full of gossip, saying some gossip, and finally made Lao Cai... uh! The slave said, Lord Cai, Lord Cai had no choice. Moreover, the women who were out of the house always lived in their in-laws' house, and they were inevitably suspicious of being under the melon field, so they sent their daughter back to Jiangxiafu's house. Unexpectedly, the husband's family abused her in every way. Cai was short of breath and died after taking medicine."

The emperor frowned slightly. He had never seen Cai before, so there was no need to mention anything. But there was always a little bit in his heart that I didn't kill Boren. Boren died because of me. "Where is this ancestral family?"

"Zu Yuanshan was from Jiangxia. His father came and served as the magistrate of Zhejiang. Later, in order to handle the canal transportation to sea transportation, he was dismissed and returned home. His wife was from the Liu family in the same city. Cai Zixiang said that she was both fierce and jealous...."

"Okay," the emperor interrupted him. He didn't need to continue talking about the following matters. He knew it in his mind, "You immediately write the Governor of Huguang and ask him to send someone to investigate the matter thoroughly! If the Zu Liu is really mean and forced to death, he must handle it more seriously! Joke, is it someone who is a daughter-in-law who is bullied? There is no such reason in the world!"

"Also, tomorrow you ask Cai Shouqi to hand in the sign."

"Zha." Takayama didn't want such a result and was overjoyed. "Your Majesty, do you want him to meet with his daughter?"

The emperor was about to walk, but he stopped for a moment, "Litan, don't you have this trick with me. I saw him and what did he do when I saw his daughter? I was confused!"

Tateyama was shocked and thought the emperor was angry, but when he looked up, his lips were raised and his face was full of smiles, and he knew it was okay. It didn't matter if he didn't see him now, and there would still be a chance in the future.

After the Ministry of Revenue was postponed for a while, the emperor climbed the carriage and left. Zhu Hongzhang and Yishan knelt down and sent the imperial guards away. The latter pulled his robe and said, "Huanwen, what did the emperor mean just now?"

Zhu Hongzhang smiled and walked side by side with him, "Zhu Xiu, don't you understand?" Seeing his confused look, he couldn't bear to tease him, so he leaned over and said a few words in his ear.

Yishan widened his eyes in surprise, "Is this... okay?"

"The emperor has opened his golden mouth, what else can do?" Zhu Hongzhang said with a smile, "However, how to grasp it depends on your brother's skill. If all the masters in the capital know this, no one can save you! Zhu Xiu, you must be careful!"

Yishan thought for a moment and chuckled.


Chapter completed!