After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

Pei Jiaoran's voice was calm. Hearing her voice, Jia Gonglu, who was drinking tea with his head down, suddenly raised his head and his eyes fell on her.

Aware of Jia Gonglu's gaze, Pei Jiaoran smiled and said, "Put all the advancement and worship under the control of the Zuozangdu branch."

After the voice fell, Jia Gonglu held the urn lid's hand for a moment. The foam in the tea splashed onto the table and soaked the memorials on the case. This is the Di newspaper that was just delivered earlier. Cai Xilie has conquered several cities and is now trying to raise troops south to annex Jiangnan.

On the Heshuo side, the original three towns became four towns. Dugubo was already on his way back to aid Youzhou, and there was only a lone army of Li Xiujing and the rebel army in Qingyuan. The supply of the Shence Army was three times that of ordinary vassal soldiers, and this expenditure was enough to drain Zuozang. If the imperial court treats this divine strategy army harshly due to Zuozang's deficit. So what other forces does the imperial court rely on?

Jia Gonglu squinted his eyes and looked at Pei Jiaoran, with a hint of annoyance in his eyes. He suddenly regretted how he had summoned this dragon back in the first place. Her ambition was beyond his imagination.

"In the first year of Baoying, Han Qi, the Minister of Household Affairs, used the money for young crops to support the salaries of officials in the capital. A total of 4.8 million yuan was put into the internal treasury of Daying. Since then, the money for young crops has been entering Daying every year." Pei Jiaoran raised his eyes and looked in the direction. Wang Yu, who was on the side, said in a deep voice: "Does Mr. Wang still remember that His Majesty ordered the expansion of Zhangjing Temple? A few days ago, the official retrieved the account books of the Ministry of Industry, which recorded that the expansion of Zhangjing Temple cost trillions."

The word "trillion" fell into his ears, and Wang Wei's eyelids jumped. Looking around, he stroked his beard and said, "It is indeed true. But what does it have to do with the advancement of the Dao? The inner treasury is the emperor's treasury, how can you be allowed to interfere."

"At the beginning of our dynasty, there were only twenty officials in charge of Zhongzang, but now there are three hundred." Pei Jiaoran suddenly raised his eyes, raised his lips and said coldly: "This number has far exceeded half of the officials in Taifu Temple. Everyone. Mr. Xianggong has been in the court for many years, so he should have a good idea of ​​the wealth that the various realms bring to him every year, right?"

Her tone was aggressive, and her eyes became unkind.

"If all the Taoists enter the inner treasury, can't they help the army?" Jia Gonglu scolded coldly.

Meeting Jia Gonglu's evil gaze, Pei Jiaoran said: "Of course you can. But wealth is the foundation of the national economy. If the plan is lost, the world will be shaken. How can the eunuchs with five feet be placed in charge of the country? The lower official thinks that the income should be paid into two taxes. , re-dividing the sections in charge of the Dayingku Department, and solving such a dilemma."

Jia Gonglu was shocked when he heard this. He did not expect Pei Jiaoran to openly attack the internal government bureau, and even blamed Zuo Zang's lack of money on the control of the national economy.

The political hall fell into silence

Her tone was gentle at first, and all the gentlemen were happy to see what good ideas she had. It wasn't until she pointed her finger at Daying Neiku that their expressions changed.

I bet this master has already chosen his target.

Pei Jiaoran said that they knew the amount of wealth that various Taoists had received over the years. Not fake. After all, these vassal commanders are not in Chang'an. If they want to know the trends in Chang'an, they naturally have to offer benefits to the officials in the capital. Therefore, they have a more or less understanding of the amount of tribute given by various Taoists, so that they can help them speak up in court.

In the year of disaster, there is no tax exemption, or other things.

But now Pei Jiaoran raised this issue. In view of the national development, the country should not be controlled by eunuchs, which is called a shortcoming. It is recommended to reform it to set the record straight.

She knew that it was impossible to completely eliminate Jinfeng who wasted money and wasted the people, so she proposed to move Jinfeng from all walks of life into Zuozang. Come to compete for financial gains from the eunuchs.

The leaders of the three provinces did not speak, and the others with the title of Tongpingzhangshi did not dare to speak. Although they also know that the current national economy is difficult, merging Jinfeng into Zuozang is really an offending move. They don't have to let themselves get involved, even if they don't mind Pei Jiaoran going to die.

After an unknown amount of time, Cen Xi, the servant at the side, spoke up, "Since you have an idea, let's draw up a charter according to your ideas and discuss it after we read it." He paused and said, "What do you think?"

"Here." Pei Jiaoran said warmly.

Although these Cen Xi are no longer in charge, their qualifications are far superior to those of Jia and Wang. The two people did not speak to refute, and the other colleagues stood up and left. Pei Jiaoran also followed out the door.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped across the threshold, Cen Xi stopped her.

"Qingjia, come with me to visit me."

After looking at Cen Xi in confusion, Pei Jiaoran nodded. Follow him to the door.

As soon as the servant opened the door, Pei Jiaoran saw someone sitting after leaving.

It was Li Xiujing's father, Li Sikong.

She thought quickly in her mind as to what these two people wanted to do by tricking her here. Pei Jiaoran chose to remain silent and see what these two people wanted to do.

"What are your thoughts?" Cen Xi asked.

After hearing this, Pei Jiaoran glanced at Li Sikong, who was drinking tea leisurely above, and said with a smile: "Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind."

"Don't beat around the bush."

"The reason why Zuozang is so stretched is simply because several chief officials have been fawning over the eunuchs. All the money that should have gone to the Ministry of Revenue has gone into Daying's inner treasury. How can Zuozang have the money?" Pei Jiaoran took a sip of tea and then Shu Mei said, "In addition to the donations from various Taoists, the donations from salt and iron are also a huge sum of money. These funds cannot be included in Zuozang. Zuozang can only rely on two taxes, so how can there be enough money? Your Majesty wants Zuozang to have money to spend. We can only let Jin Feng enter Zuozang. But this matter cannot be taken too hastily, and a gentle approach must be adopted."

Cen Xi narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Xiaguan once visited the Salt Institute in the northwest last year. Although he didn't find out anything major, he knew that the Salt Institute often used its power to illegally profit from salt. The next picture focused their attention. I won’t care too much about the profit of salt and iron since I want to withdraw from power and move it into the inner treasury. Why not take this opportunity to merge the Salt and Iron Department into the Ministry of Household Affairs."

The eunuchs were reluctant to enter Zuozang. However, the war on the front line was tight and Zuo Zang had no money. It was impossible for the front line sergeants to mutiny and collude with the rebels in Heshuo. So they have to give up something.

"You went around in such a long way, and in the end it turned out to be Yantieyuan's idea. But aren't you afraid that Zhang Rang won't agree?"

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran spread his hands and said, "Then I can only pack up my things and join the rebels in Heshuo. I think it won't be difficult to work as an official and a part-time official with my ability."

"What do you think of the battle situation in Heshuo?" Li Sikong asked after being silent for a long time.

"Is Li Sikong referring to Wei Bo or Li Xiujing." Pei Jiaoran sat calmly and looked at Li Sikong, "Only when the imperial court can provide enough military expenditure can there be good news."

Li Sikong asked again, "Where is Qingyuan?"

Hearing the word "Qingyuan", Pei Jiaoran sighed, "Qingyuan is just a small town and can't accommodate so many people. And Dugu Bo is on his way back to help. It's hard to say what the situation will be like."

After saying that, Pei Jiaoran let out a long sigh. The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and she is not a sage who can predict everything. Now, although Li Xiujing has occupied Qingyuan, he has cut off the connection between the two sides. But it may not be a good thing. If you go deep into the hinterland alone, food and grass will be a big problem.

"Go back." Li Sikong waved his hand, motioning for her to retreat.

Pei Jiaoran accepted the good advice and left.

In the room, Cen Xi glanced at Li Sikong and said with a smile: "How could that boy fall in love with such a little lady? I'm afraid she will be plotted hard."

"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. However, this boy is still a little younger. Even if you fall, you can also have a long memory." Li Sikong shook his head, "Didn't you notice that she was revealing a meaning in her words just now?"

"what?"

"She said someone was being stubborn."