Come on, Your Highness

Xiao Hongxing returned to the palace in a hurry, and after dinner, he strolled to the Qingzheng Hall, ready to exchange feelings with his father and talk about the corruption in the House of Internal Affairs.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished the ceremony and stood up straight, Emperor Tiangan asked, "Hong'er, how is the restoration of the palace, are you satisfied?"

In terms of good or bad, it is naturally good, Xiao Hong replied: "It looks magnificent, but it hurts my son."

Emperor Tiangan laughed when he heard this, and looked back at Eunuch Huang, who came to him holding a box.

Xiao Hong looked at the box, opened it to have a look, frowned and asked, "What is Father doing?"

"You, I don't know where you got your stingy temper, but it's only a stone, why bother with a petty official."

When Xiao Hong heard this, his eyebrows moved slightly, and he sneered, "It's amazing, my son hasn't told you yet, but this little official has already sued the emperor."

Inside the box was a stack of silver bills, which must have been quite a lot, but this time Xiao Hong didn't take it as happily as he did on his birthday, but walked up to the emperor, squatted down, raised his hand, and pushed the box back. In front of Emperor Tiangan, he said sullenly: "My son is not short of money, and the private house you gave me last time is also there. I just don't want to be taken advantage of by this foolish bastard."

"You are not confused, you are shrewd. But there are thousands of people in the House of Internal Affairs, who are in charge of the affairs of the palace. How can it be possible if you want the water to be clear and fish-free?" Emperor Tiangan patted Xiao Hong on the shoulder, "A little bit of oil and water It's all about being greedy, as long as things are done well, don't worry about mere money. If you care about it all, you must be exhausted, and you will have no time to do errands for me."

Emperor Tiangan glanced at the box, put it in front of Xiao Hong again with a smile, and comforted him: "The 30 taels of An's silver is used here, and the 10 taels that are given to you in private are the expenses. Don't feel bad about it. It's so tight, it makes people look uncomfortable. If it's not enough, I'll give you some more."

However, Xiao Hong still shook his head and didn't want it, "It was also allocated to me from your private money. You saved it with great difficulty. How can your son take it with peace of mind? Besides, you can't always subsidize me, so I am too Unfilial."

Seeing Xiao Hong's stubbornness, Emperor Tiangan raised his eyes and looked at Eunuch Huang with a broken smile. The latter covered his mouth and smiled secretly, and said, "Your Highness, you just entered the court, and now is the time to learn more. You don’t have any serious errands yet, and when the emperor uses it again, you won’t be short of money.”

Emperor Tiangan nodded, "That's the reason. After the new year, you are one year older. You should do something." He pondered for a moment, and then said, "The Bingjiaku has not been cleared for five years, I guess They are all rusted and unusable, and the frontier defense equipment should be replaced. Let the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War draw up a plan in the next year, and we will do it as soon as possible. When the time comes, I will ask you to do it."

The replacement of military supplies, just by hearing the name of this errand, you can tell that it is lucrative.Moreover, he was in the Ministry of Industry, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Industry almost confessed him as his ancestor, and did not dare to embarrass him.The Minister of War is also the Duke of Wei, Xiao Hong doesn't have to worry about things going wrong even if he doesn't do anything and lies in the palace all day long.

Emperor Tiangan almost explicitly gave him money to subsidize him.Xiao Hong was at a loss as to what to do with this partiality, he was at a loss as to whether he should accept it or not.

Apparently the emperor had no objection to getting kickbacks, as he said, as long as the errands are done well, it doesn't matter if you spend some money.Besides, the money is still for his son, so he will be more generous then.

Xiao Hong was moved, and the nasty flattery came out of his mouth very smoothly, "Father, you are so kind to me. If you are good, I will be in awe. Hong'er feels that he is really the happiest son in the world!" He squatted down beside the dragon chair, held Emperor Tiangan's hand resting on the armrest, and while counting the rings on the emperor's finger, he asked softly, "It's just that you are not afraid of spoiling me?"

Emperor Tiangan laughed loudly, patted Xiao Hong's face with his other hand, and said proudly: "If you spoil it, spoil it, it doesn't matter."

It's so domineering and unreasonable!

"But, isn't the national treasury empty this year? Where did you get the money to exchange for military equipment?" The upper household department of the court said that there was no money, and if the emperor didn't ask for some non-urgent matters, the court would send them back, so Xiao Hong Yes know.

Emperor Tiangan pondered: "When the spring tax is collected in the next year, there will be surplus."

"But once the spring tax is collected, the new year will start again. The salaries of Beijing officials, local officials, and the royal family will be paid. This is a huge amount. Speaking of the replacement of military supplies, does the military salary also have to be paid? Go out, and the border wall needs to be repaired, and my son remembers that some places have collapsed. Spring plowing is imminent, and the distribution of seeds and farm tools requires money. Silver..." Xiao Hong became worried as he spoke, "Some places are rich in products, but they are still poor. After all, the roads are blocked and merchants don't come. The county magistrate asks for silver to build roads, but the Ministry of Households uses the treasury to be empty The son felt it was a pity to reject it. Counting one by one, how could I have the nerve to do it, father? Your love and love, my son understands it, I really can't accept it calmly."

Emperor Tiangan didn't seem to expect Xiao Hong to say that, his surprise was undisguised, and he didn't speak for a while.

Xiao Hong let go of Emperor Tiangan's hand, put his head on the armrest, looked at the emperor's deep eyes and said softly: "You are very excited about the border trade account, if the tax money calculated to be as high as [-]% can be collected by this The national treasury can relieve the tension of the national treasury. Father, you are actually worried about money, and you are also thinking of ways to raise money, so why let the gang of rats from the Ministry of Internal Affairs be spared? The money they ignorantly paid may be able to equal the salaries of officials in the capital. Bar."

"Are there that many?"

"Don't you believe it?"

Emperor Tiangan was noncommittal, Xiao Hong smiled, stretched out a finger and said, "Father, how about a bet between us father and son?"

"You want to bet with me?" Emperor Tiangan frowned, seemingly displeased.

Xiao Hong shook his leg, with a hint of coquettishness and coquettishness: "Ah, Quan is just trying to have fun. If I lose, I will pretend to be a little eunuch and serve you carefully for a day, and the maid is also fine. But I’m afraid of pretending to be scary.”

"If you come to serve me, I'm afraid that my life will be shortened." Emperor Tiangan didn't want to try again when he thought of his birthday.

Xiao Hongdao: "This time, you are born and you are familiar with each other. This time, you will definitely be comfortable."

"Okay, so what's the bet?"

Xiao Hong said: "As far as my son's 30 taels of housing allowance is concerned, can half of it be actually used? No, [-]%! Yes, the son loses, and if not, the son wins."

Emperor Tiangan narrowed his eyes and looked at Xiao Hong, "Thirty percent?"

Xiao Hong threw the ground and said loudly: "Yes, it is calculated as 10 taels."

"But how do you prove it?"

"Audit the accounts, please grant permission from the emperor." This is Xiao Hong's purpose.

But this time Emperor Tiangan did not calm down, but warned solemnly: "Hong'er, I know your determination, and the reason for this [-]% is not a guesswork. Since the first emperor, the corrupt atmosphere in the House of Internal Affairs has become more and more prevalent. I have chopped off a lot of heads since I became the throne, and I have always been very restrained. But even the emperor has helplessness, people's greed is hard to get rid of, but now you can't touch the Ministry of Internal Affairs with your current strength."

Xiao Hong said: "I know that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has a large number of personnel and a complex organization. They are present in the palace and even in the capital. My son is not stupid. He will not challenge the entire Ministry of Internal Affairs for the time being and bring troubles to himself. However, this is No, you shouldn't just let things go like this because of difficulties. If my son wants to try, he will start with this little construction company!"

Xiao Hong's gaze turned cold. He stood up, raised his chin slightly, and said arrogantly: "That's right, my Prince Ying is a stingy man, so what? I don't care about getting money from other places, but if you want to take it from my pocket, how about it?" If you don't get my consent, then don't blame me for being rude. Whoever stretches out his claws is ready to be chopped off. I am a stingy prince who will take revenge! So, father, do you agree and support your son?"

Emperor Tiangan: "..." After talking for a long time, I still feel sorry for Yinzi.

"Besides, if my son wins this bet, the private money on your table will belong to me."

"Don't you want it?"

"It's different. You can take a bet that you won by skill and feel at ease."

On the day that He Xichao's review materials were printed and distributed, the Qiuzhi Study Room was almost leveled, and candidates who signed up came to collect the books one after another.

Candidates who arrived late were surprised to find that everyone did not leave immediately after receiving the books, but crowded at the door instead, not knowing what they were looking at.

Some people were short and couldn't see them, so they shouted: "Brother inside, what happened, why are there so many people around?"

When he yelled, the invisible people around him also echoed, "Yeah, what was posted, please read it to us?"

"It's a recruitment notice for the Royal Palace. To hire a few accountants, the requirements are high. At least one must have a degree above Tongsheng, and the age must be under thirty." Someone answered.

As soon as this remark came out, several people outside immediately looked at each other in blank dismay, and someone muttered: "You need fame to find a few accountants, what kind of accountant are you looking for!"

"It's too talented and useless. Is it possible that I have waited for many years to study hard just to be an accountant, and I think I smell like money?"

"Yeah, who will go!"

A scholar squeezed out and sighed: "It's not who will go, but who is qualified to go, and there are requirements. "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" will be at least the first ten chapters!"

"There are only the first five chapters of the exam. Isn't this too demanding?"

The scholar walked in without saying a word.

"Hey, brother, what are you doing..."

"Sign up, I'm not talented, I just know how to solve the first ten chapters of "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic"." The scholar said happily.

Onlookers: "..."

"This is the notice issued by Mr. He. He is the only one who pays attention to arithmetic. The accountant Mr. He is looking for must be different from ordinary accountants. I may as well go and have a look later." Someone in the crowd suddenly said so.

"That's right, and once hired, I will be a member of the Prince of England's family. I am a poor family, and the only way to get promoted is the imperial examination. But if there is a family of the Prince of England's family, it will be smoother in the future."

"That's right. I'm worrying about my family's financial difficulties. I spend money on my studies. I want to find a private seat gentleman to subsidize the family. Now it's just right. It doesn't matter if the accountant is not accountant."

"That's exactly what I said, even if I'm not a guest of King Ying's Palace, it's worth it for Mr. He, if I can get his guidance at 01:30, it will be very beneficial to us.

"But brothers, do you know the first ten chapters of "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic"?"

Everyone: "..."

In this era when arithmetic is not popularized and neglected, a book of "Nine Chapters on Arithmetic" can become a blockbuster scholar, a scholar or even a Jinshi.

The most difficult thing about He Xichao's recruitment notice was not fame, but arithmetic.

Luo Li's life, birthplace, and qualifications for the enthronement, Fang Jun asked: "Which chapter will "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" be?"

The candidate said: "It happens to be the tenth."

Fang Jun nodded, and then asked: "Today, there is a household that is nine feet six inches high and two feet eight inches wide. What is the distance between the two corners?"

The candidate student looked at Fang Jun in horror.

Fang Jun seemed to have seen such a scholar too much today, and didn't feel much, so he just asked again, "Brother, will you?"

The scholar closed his eyes and thought for a moment, finally shook his head blankly, and begged, "Brother Fang, can you accommodate me..."

Fang Jun sighed, "This is Pythagorean, Chapter 8, brother, even if I accommodate you, you will fail the written test tomorrow, please go back."

The scholar showed grief and indignation, and left sadly.

The other scholars waiting behind looked shocked, and saw Fang Jun looking over and asking: "Everyone, is there anyone who can solve it, and if you solve it, you will pass the registration."

"..." Who, who would be so heaven-defying to even know this kind of topic!

Only the many students who had prepared for the first five chapters of the exam and came to fish in troubled waters thought so, and then heard a voice, "It's a battle, ten feet."

Luo Li nodded immediately, "Yes, that's right."

"..." There really are!

Fang Jun handed an invitation to the student in relief, "Congratulations, brother, you have passed the registration and are eligible to take the written test in three days. The written test is mathematics. Please prepare well and wish you good results. For colleagues."

The student was happy for a while, but when he heard such a content, he suddenly had a difficult face.

math...

Three days later, He Xichao received a list of applicants who had successfully registered. Looking at the list of names, he found that the master was indeed among the people.

He twitched his brows slightly, unfolded the finished paper, thought about it and happily added an additional question below.

At the same time, he began to write training materials.