After hearing about the financial crisis of the Kingdom of God, Qin Yu couldn't help but asked with concern: "Where did the money of the Kingdom of God go?"

Bai Ziqing sighed and said slowly: "Due to years of war, the Kingdom of God spends a large amount of military expenditures every year, and these military expenditures account for a quarter of the entire financial revenue of the Kingdom of God."

Hearing this, Qin Yu's eyelids twitched because he clearly remembered that he once heard Princess Zetian say that based on this data, the Yaxin Empire has exceeded one-third.

"A lot of money and materials were invested in the fruitless war, and eventually the money flowed into the pockets of the nobles, officials, and wealthy businessmen."

Hearing what Bai Ziqing said, Honglian showed confusion. Bai Ziqing continued: "Are you wondering why they are not allowed to use money to support the national treasury?"

Then he smiled bitterly: "You three, please think about it, who are the biggest promoters and beneficiaries behind these wars? Do ordinary people want to fight?"

Qin Yu said solemnly: "They started a war for profit, so naturally they can't spit out the profit they took in."

Honglian still couldn't help but ask: "Can't we use coercive measures?"

Bai Ziqing shook his head and said: "There is no way, how to force it? These people have mixed together to build an intricate network of influence. It can be said that most of the top figures in the Kingdom of God are involved. Any decision of the father will be affected by them, even if it is temporary. Removing individual individuals will only make the entire interest group more alert and even counterattack, ultimately causing internal strife in the country."

Honglian and Cheng Yunliu had never participated in politics. They couldn't understand what the third prince said. In their understanding, power could defeat all things. These people were so hateful, so why not just lead troops and raid their homes?

Qin Yu explained to them: "I understand your doubts. Let me give you an example. For example, my second brother brought a team of forbidden troops to raid the home of a noble or high-ranking official today, and turned the property over to the national treasury. , which has indeed alleviated the financial tensions of some countries.”

"But the next day, a large number of officials, nobles and even members of the royal family will come out to write to the God Emperor, listing the various crimes of the second brother, and presenting all kinds of decent evidence, asking the God Emperor to punish him."

"These people control all the lifelines of the empire. They serve the country so that the country can run. If you offend these people, what will be the consequences? So the God Emperor has to accept their demands for the sake of the overall situation."

"Under this situation, not only the second brother, but also those good officials who are honest and upright and considerate of the people will be attacked. In this case, who will dare to seek benefits for the working people?"

"So, do you understand why force cannot be used?"

Honglian and Cheng Yunliu nodded, but after understanding the logic, their faces became even more ugly.

Bai Ziqing smiled bitterly and said: "Brother understands me. Yes, if force can solve the problem, I would have summoned the experts to clear the court."

"The irony is that most of the so-called 'masters' are also part of their chain of interests."

"Even if I order to gather people now, before everyone gathers, the other party will receive the message and be on guard."

Hearing that the situation was so bad, Qin Yu and the other two people also felt a little scared.

Qin Yu asked: "Is there any way to shake these interest groups?"

Bai Ziqing shook his head and said: "If you want to suppress them, only my father can do it. But most of these people are my father's veterans. How could my father attack them regardless of decades of friendship?"

"and……"

Bai Ziqing hesitated to speak, Qin Yu couldn't help but asked: "And what?"

Bai Ziqing paused for a moment and then said as if he had made up his mind: "Besides, the representative among them is my eldest brother. It is impossible for my father to only listen to me and not my eldest brother's advice."

In fact, the fight between the eldest prince and the third prince was well known throughout Shangjing, but it was still difficult for Bai Ziqing to say it in person. After all, fratricide is not a glorious thing.

Qin Yu: "Can't the Queen persuade the God Emperor?"

Bai Ziqing shook his head again and said: "My mother has nothing to do. You must also know that my mother's family belongs to the Golden Sword Clan. When my father came to the throne, the Golden Sword Clan made great efforts."

"However, today's Jindaomen is accustomed to a luxurious life, and enjoys a large number of royal tributes every year. If my mother wants to persuade my father on the issue of money, she will have to go to Jindaomen first."

Qin Yu lowered his head and said: "Indeed, Jindaomen is your most powerful helper in winning the throne. It is impossible for the Queen to cut off her arms."

Bai Ziqing raised his head, his somewhat depressed eyes revived, and he smiled: "But this matter is not completely unsolvable."

Qin Yu and the others looked expectant and curious. Bai Ziqing continued: "Since the internal problems of the Kingdom of God cannot be solved for a while, let's start from the outside first. After all, the war is between two countries."

"If I can get either the Yaxin Empire or the Beixuan Kingdom to cease the war, I can save a huge amount of military expenses and greatly ease the domestic pressure."

Qin Yu nodded vigorously in agreement: "Yes, the situation in the Yaxin Empire is more serious than that of the Kingdom of God. The people in the empire have long been in dire straits and the people's resentment is boiling. However, the eight kings control the government and in order to maintain their rule, they have been fighting with surrounding countries year after year."

Bai Ziqing: "So my biggest goal right now is to end the war between the White Feather Kingdom and the Yaxin Empire, and the key to all this lies in you, big brother!"

After hearing this, Qin Yu replied: "Actually, I came to see my brother just to say that this issue has been resolved regarding the location of the base for my army."

Then he told Bai Ziqing the plan given by Master Wuji. Bai Ziqing strongly praised Master Wuji and Tianji Pavilion for caring about the world and truly sacrificing their small family for everyone.

Then Qin Yu lowered his head and said with some embarrassment: "The location selection has been solved, but there is still one problem..."

Bai Ziqing: "There is also the issue of money, right?"

Qin Yu nodded awkwardly. He didn't want to cause trouble to Bai Ziqing in this regard.

Bai Ziqing's eyes suddenly became determined and sharp, and he said seriously: "I have already considered this problem. I will solve the money problem. Brother, there is no need to worry."

Qin Yu was very puzzled and asked: "But didn't the second brother just say that the Kingdom of God is in financial difficulty now, can he still spend the extra money? If it must be at the expense of the lives of the victims in the north, then it must not be done. I myself I can also think of a way.”

Bai Ziqing waved his hand and said: "Brother, don't worry, I won't use the disaster relief funds. I have my own plan, but I can't say it yet. But if brother trusts me, leave this matter to me."

Hearing this, Qin Yu was so moved that he was speechless. This was the second time he and Bai Ziqing met, but the other party had already done this for him. Qin Yu held Bai Ziqing's hand heavily. …

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