Mind Reading: Koi Cub brings script to save the whole family

But he did blame himself for being too nosy and asking the second princess one more question.

No matter what, she is the Queen's child. His Majesty still acknowledges her status as a princess today, which means that she cannot be touched for the time being.

Wang Yun sighed: "What kind of things are these!"

"Let's go to Fengxiang Palace!"

He led a group of eunuchs and went to Fengxiang Palace to announce the decree.

The queen was stripped of her power to manage the six palaces, and the prime minister was placed under house arrest. These two pieces of news alone had already caused a huge stir in both the front and rear palaces.

Someone submitted a petition requesting that the prime minister's house arrest be lifted.

Sheng Hao asked back: "Do you think I am incapable of handling the affairs of the court?"

Someone submitted a memorial saying that the queen's right to manage the six palaces should not be revoked.

Sheng Hao asked back: "Is it right for her to interfere in the political affairs of the previous dynasty?"

Some people say that Empress Xian has done nothing meritorious and it is inappropriate to hastily make her a noble concubine.

Sheng Hao asked back: "Empress Xian has been a concubine since she entered the palace. Isn't it a credit that she gave birth to two princes?"

Some people said that Marquis Zhongyong was old and had only one son, so they hoped that Sheng Hao would give him a lenient punishment.

Sheng Hao asked back: "Is there anyone in your family involved? Long Wei, go check!"

Everyone fell silent instantly. With this crime pinned on him, even if he was innocent, he would be severely punished.

Isn't it a bad mouth?

The court was full of twists and turns, and everyone had ulterior motives.

He had been making trouble for several days, but was easily defeated by Sheng Hao.

Unable to find a reason, the crowd turned their attention to the Duke of Zhenguo and the Duke of Dingguo, who had not yet left the capital.

"Your Majesty, I have a question."

Sheng Hao glanced at the other person and saw that it was the Minister of War Fang Yuan.

"explain."

Fang Yuan said: "After taking inventory from all parties, I found that the silver and money allocated to Yanmen Mansion and Yuguang Mansion last year was more than one million taels, not counting the loss of food and grass, soldiers' clothing and weapons, and other expenses."

"I know that the Duke of Zhenguo and the Duke of Dingguo have made great contributions in defending the border, but I would like to ask, is this expenditure a bit too high?"

There was silence in the Golden Palace.

There’s a war going on on the frontier, and you’re questioning spending.

If I didn't know that you are on good terms with the Prime Minister, I would have thought you were mentally ill.

How could you ask such a question?

You are still the Minister of War.

Questioning military spending?

But at first glance, the annual military pay alone would be over one million taels of silver, which is indeed a lot.

So when Fang Yuan asked this question, no one supported or opposed it.

Even the Duke of Zhenguo and the Duke of Dingguo remained silent.

Sheng Hao looked at Fang Yuan and thought about the news that Dragon Guard had sent yesterday.

He asked kindly, "In your opinion, what adjustments should be made?"

Fang Yuan said straightforwardly: "I think that the expenses for food and drink should be halved!"

"In recent years, disasters have continued to hit various places in Daliang. Your Majesty has been merciful and has repeatedly reduced taxes, so the national treasury is unable to make ends meet."

"People are already suffering, we can't add to their burden!"

Fang Yuan's words made sense and Sheng Hao was speechless for a while.

Sheng Jing said with a cold face: "If it is really as Lord Fang said, then I would like to ask, who proposed to build a palace for the emperor and empress?"

"Lord Fang turned a blind eye to such a waste of money and manpower, and instead was so harsh on the soldiers who bravely fought against the enemy on the border! This is really putting the cart before the horse!"

Fang Yuan stiffened his neck and retorted: "The emperor and empress are noble, and building a temporary palace is in accordance with the will of heaven!"

"We have fought against the enemy Rong and Nvhuang for so many years. How much manpower, material resources and financial resources have been consumed? Millions a year, what about ten or twenty years? All this money comes from the taxes of the people. After so many years of fighting, have we won?"

"Let's not talk about the warlike enemy Rong. The Nvhuang Nation in the north is made up of only women fighting in the battlefield. Can they not defeat the enemy? This is ridiculous!"

"Building a temporary palace is just a one-time expense, and there is no need to spend money afterwards. Moreover, the cost of this temporary palace does not need to be paid by the national treasury, but by the Nanyang Qian family!"

"Prince Jing, please stop saying nonsense!"

Sheng Jing knew that the cost of building the palace was not paid from the national treasury, but was paid for by the Qian family of Nanyang.

But is it really the Qian family who paid for it?

That’s not necessarily the case!

Sheng Jing asked, "Master Fang, are you sure that the Qian family paid for it?"

Fang Yuan was stunned by his question.

Then he immediately replied: "Of course!"

Sheng Jing turned his gaze to the Minister of Revenue, Su Huaicheng: "Excuse me, Lord Su, is what Lord Fang said true?"

Su Huaicheng nodded: "Indeed..."

Fang Yuan suddenly became arrogant.

"But...I want to know why Lord Su knows so much about the Ministry of Revenue?"

What you mean is, you are in charge of the Ministry of War, but you also have spies in the Ministry of Revenue?

This is more hateful than forming a clique for personal gain!

Everyone's attention returned to Fang Yuan again.

Fang Yuan panicked for a moment, and immediately said, "I am in charge of the Ministry of War. Everything sent to the border must be approved by me. I naturally know these things."

Su Huaicheng nodded: "Then isn't the construction of the palace the responsibility of the Ministry of Works? Lord Fang seems to be quite clear about it."

Not only do you know about the Ministry of Revenue, you also know about the Ministry of Works?

Fang Yuan cursed inwardly for meddling in other people's business, but he had to explain: "The Ministry of Industry once borrowed manpower from me, so I naturally need to know what they plan to do."

This explanation is somewhat acceptable.

After all, no matter what buildings the emperors built, they all required the participation of officers and soldiers.

Su Huaicheng suddenly realized: "I understand. As for whether the Qian family paid or not, I don't know."

"If necessary, I can go back and ask my wife."

After Wilson Su finished speaking, he continued to be invisible.

Fang Yuan said: "Your Majesty, I am here all for Your Majesty and for the people!"

Sheng Hao watched a big show, and he said, "To be honest, I only knew about the construction of the palace a few days ago."

"But I heard that the construction started a year ago, but no one informed me. You are really thinking about me."

You can't tell whether Sheng Hao is happy or angry from his tone, but it always makes people feel a little creepy.

However, Fang Yuan said, "Building a temporary palace is a trivial matter. How dare I trouble Your Majesty to worry about it!"

Sheng Hao nodded, seemingly in agreement.

"Lord Fang is right. In your opinion, building a palace is a small matter, but it is still more important than the military pay. And defending the border from the enemy is even smaller."

"In that case, then Lord Fang, please follow the two Dukes to the border. You can choose either Yanmen Mansion or Yuguang Mansion."

"I think you are right. The Nvhuang Kingdom is full of women, so they must be very weak. It is the Duke Dingguo who is incompetent! You should go to Yuguang Mansion!"

Fang Yuanren was stunned: "Your Majesty, I..."

I just want to impeach the two dukes, I don't want to implicate myself!

Sheng Hao waved his hand and said, "Lord Fang, you are always thinking about me. How can I let you down? Building a temporary palace is a big deal. You should go to the border to relax."

"Wang Yun, pass on my order! Minister of War Fang Yuan is concerned about the country and the people, which comforts me. I am sending him and the men in his family to Yuguang Mansion to help Duke Dingguo settle the Nvhuang!"

Wang Yun bowed and said, "I obey your order!"