Chapter 1397 The Foolish Empress 20
In this case, those corrupt officials would have to repair the river embankments even after selling their ancestral homes. The amount that will be reported later will definitely be much less.
Xining continued: "Unused money must be reported. The ministries will decide on the use, or hand it over directly to the national treasury. Anyone who dares to embezzle it privately will be beheaded~! I don't believe it. All the money is spent on embankment construction every year. Is it possible to pay it back? The calculation is just right, not even a copper coin is left? If the patrol officer fails to check strictly, he will be punished as well."
Da Sikong was overjoyed and knelt down to salute, shouting "Your Majesty is wise!"
Seeing the darkness kneeling in front of her, Xi Ning was not happy at all. What a mess this body master had left behind. The relationship between officials from North Korea and China is complicated. Without the emperor's rewards and punishments, these veterans sometimes dare not offend and punish them.
But without these veterans, this country would not be able to survive today.
Xi Ning said slowly: "Not to mention being wise, King Duan only had 50,000 troops, and he was able to travel all the way from Yandi to the capital unimpeded. I didn't even have time to greet him... Get up, everyone, I'm here today, Report the truth if you have any.”
The ministers were trembling in their hearts. A few days ago, King Duan led his troops into the capital and entered the palace. There were many casualties inside and outside the palace. They could only escape by closing their doors tightly. The empress mentioned this again, seemingly irresponsible, but actually it hurt her heart.
If the empress is working hard to govern, she must do things well from now on, so that she can be like those officials who embezzled project funds and let the past go.
So after standing up, I will report the important points one by one.
After hearing this, Xining answered them one by one. If you don’t understand something, just ask the ministers if they have any countermeasures or ideas. Then choose the method that feels right.
By the time a dozen important things were finished, the sky was already dark.
The chief steward approached and whispered: "Your Majesty, it's time for dinner."
Xining felt a little tired now: "What time is it?"
The chief steward replied: "It's almost time."
Unknowingly, it was already seven o'clock in the evening. Xining took a deep breath: "It's so late, and it has delayed the rest of all the ministers and workers."
All the ministers bowed and saluted: "I am not tired of waiting!"
"Stop telling lies." Xining said with a smile: "I feel tired. Many of you are over fifty, or even in your seventies. Ask someone to go back and say something. Please work harder these two days. You need to If you want to go back, please stay overnight."
Ministers: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xining put his arm on the table, stood up, and walked out.
After sitting all afternoon, even if you are young, your back will hurt. Moreover, handling these official duties requires using your brain, which can make your head spin.
No wonder the Taifu passed away in just two years. At such an old age, he still handled government affairs for her every day and taught her the way to be a king. That was exhausting.
After sitting on the dragon chariot, the chief steward followed beside him: "Your Majesty, Liu Yushi is still waiting at the entrance of Qinzheng Hall."
"Liu Yushi?" Xining's head was still groggy and he couldn't remember anything about Liu Yushi.
The chief steward reminded carefully: "He is Princess Duan Liu's father."
"Oh~" I remembered, I asked someone to announce it before I came.
If called, the only option is to stand and wait, or kneel down. Who has seen the ministers who were announced, sitting directly on the steps outside the palace, waiting for the summons? Liu Yushi stood outside the palace for a whole afternoon, five or six hours.
Xining slapped his forehead, covered his head and sighed, forgetting about it. But that's okay, just let him wait. "Immediately go to the Qinzheng Hall and prepare a portion for Liu Yushi. Let him go in and sit." Xining leaned on the back of the chair. She was tired. She was really conscientious in her role as emperor.
As soon as he heard this, the chief steward immediately walked to the front and slowed down, and the porters carrying the sedan in front and behind also slowed down. When Xining arrived, Liu Yushi was already sitting inside. There was another table arranged opposite the table where she was eating, and he was sitting awkwardly.
Xining walked in, and Liu Yushi stood up and knelt down to salute.
After sitting down, Xining said "serve", and then explained to Liu Yushi: "I am busy with official duties today, so I have neglected Liu Yushi."
"Don't dare!" Liu Yushi said quickly: "Your Majesty, of course, considers state affairs to be important. I wonder what you want me to do when you call me here today?"
But in my heart, I was thinking that where did the official duties come from? The memorials were reviewed by a group of senior ministers who served as assistants to the government, so I was probably looking for a new love.
At this time, the dishes were brought in by the palace maids, and Xining yelled: "Eat first, eat first and then talk!"
Although the dishes in the imperial dining room are better than those in the private sector, in this era they were basically boiled, steamed, and grilled.
Xining took a few bites and was secretly amused when he saw that Liu Yushi was full of worries and didn't enjoy the food.
Forget it, seeing as he had been standing outside the palace all afternoon, he should have been beaten a lot, so don't scare him.
So he asked: "I rewarded King Duan with twenty beautiful concubines this morning. I wonder what Liu Yushi wants?"
Liu Yushi immediately put down his chopsticks and bowed his hands to her: "Although my daughter has served King Duan for more than a year, she still has no heirs. It should be taken care of by my daughter or my subordinate, but I have troubled your majesty. I am ashamed. Thank you for your grace!”
This kind of high-sounding statement sounds nice, but in fact it has no real content.
Xining said calmly: "It's good that you know. I will tell you when I have time that the legitimate daughter is the most important thing. The concubine's children are also in her name. If she gives birth to a legitimate son in the future, she will naturally be the heir. Like me You know, no matter who dares to harm the heirs of the royal family, I will not forgive them lightly! And those concubines are all from the palace, get along well with them, and control them as they should, but don't go too far and cause death. "
Liu Yushi understood why he was called here today and even stood there all afternoon. It's to beat him!
Regardless of why Prince Duan didn't take concubines before, the empress wouldn't listen. Anyway, she told him to tell her daughter not to get jealous and cause death.
After all, they were rewarded by the palace. From time to time, one or two people were killed or injured. Didn't this refute the empress's face?
Liu Yushi put on a sincere and frightened look: "Please remember this!"
Xining nodded: "Liu Yushi has figured it out, and I hope Princess Duan can also figure it out. I feel that my reward is not good, so even if I raise a few of them myself, there are still some places left, which are enough for them to raise." Otherwise, this stable position of the concubine will be lost by myself, and I may continue to give rewards to make up for the missing number. There are so many people who want to be the concubine of Duan Wang. Can they finish it? ?”
Liu Yushi quickly knelt down: "Yes, your Majesty's teachings, I will definitely pass them on."
"Well~" Xining nasally sounded, indicating that he was satisfied with his attitude, and then his voice softened a little: "Eat quickly, the family should be waiting in a hurry. Someone is coming~, go to Liu Yushi's mansion Just tell him that I will leave him to eat, and then go back after eating."
Liu Yushi thanked him immediately, then stood up and returned to his seat to continue eating.
The food didn't taste good, and all I could think about was how to talk to the palace and Princess Duan. Anyway, I didn't know what I had eaten.
(End of chapter)