i want to marry a princess

early morning.

In the main hall, in the middle is a white jade staircase carved with flying dragons, and above the staircase is a golden lacquered dragon throne, which is empty at this time.Under the steps, there are dozens of golden dragon pillars on both sides, and each pillar is engraved with a flying dragon pattern, or a double dragon playing with a bead, or a single dragon flying, in different shapes and lifelike.The court ministers in official uniforms are usually used to seeing the splendor of the palace, and they didn't look sideways when they entered, and stood in their own positions as usual, but today's morning court is a little different from usual.

The hundred officials are divided into four rows and stand on both sides. The third person in the first row on the left is wearing a long skirt with snowy purple bamboo pattern, and the neckline is embroidered with the auspicious cloud pattern that only the third-rank officials can have. It is solemn and has a special charm.Looking up, there is a fair and clear face. Because of the upward facing, the face with a little makeup is more beautiful and flawless, and the finely crafted features are all exquisite, and the slender and exquisite figure just stands there It is already a painting.

Those who have met Princess Danyang are already aware of her appearance, but when they see it today, they feel that this appearance is more restrained than usual, but it is more eye-catching.Those who have never met Princess Danyang will never forget it for a long time.

Marquis Xuan Ping usually does not go to court, Guo Chan entered the palace alone today, when she arrived in the palace, a servant told her where to stand.Because there was still a moment before the morning, she closed her eyes and meditated until she felt more and more gazes, she gently opened her eyes and turned her head.

Everyone was startled, either looking above their heads, or pretending to talk to the people around them, or staring at their toes, in short, it was a reaction of being grabbed and peeping.

Guo Chan is not surprised, there is no 300 taels of silver here.Just as she was about to look away, Sun Guang, the Minister of the Household Department, looked over with a smile in her eyes. She thought about it and smiled back, only to hear a faint sigh from the side.

And let you be proud again.

Suddenly there was a sound in my ear.

"The county lord."

Looking back, it was Wu Sicai, the Tanhua Lang of Jinke.The top three in this discipline have already been appointed officials, and they must have been in court for some time.

Guo Chan looked at Wu Sicai, because the eldest princess Sima Yue was good friends with Mrs. Xibohou, Wu Sicai also played with her and her elder brother when she was young, but gradually Wu Sicai studied how to make money, so she rarely came back.

Wu Sicai squeezed her eyes and said, "My mother asked me to say hello to the princess."

Guo Chan sighed, and warned in a low voice: "You can be quiet, if the wind leaks, the sky will not save you."

Wu Sicai narrowed his eyes, nodded with a smile, "I know, then I'll go there first."

As she spoke, pointing to the back, Guo Chan saw that standing there were the number one scholar Li Yuan and the second place Feng Ji.

Guo Chan nodded, and did not forget to ask: "Learn more, and be careful in your words and deeds."

Wu Sicai agreed with her mouth, but secretly said in her heart, saying that she should be cautious in words and deeds, the most outrageous person in the world is Princess Danyang.

Guo Chan looked at Wu Sicai's slender back and sighed in her heart. If the eldest princess hadn't explained the truth, Guo Chan still wouldn't know that her childhood playmate was actually a woman disguised as a man, and she had been disguised for more than ten years.In fact, it was just a matter of pretending in Xibohou's mansion, but Wu Sicai had the audacity to take part in the imperial examination and was selected as an official in the court. If one day the paper can't cover the fire, she will suffer.

Huo Rufeng has been paying attention to Guo Chan's movements since entering the main hall. Seeing that the newly promoted Tanhua Lang actually came forward to talk to Guo Chan and even seemed to be intimate, thinking of the long-standing relationship between the Princess's Mansion and Xibohou's Mansion, Huo Rufeng's heart beats. Drum up.

At this time, three bells rang.

Sima Yi, who was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, came out. Everyone saluted and shouted long live. He walked to the dragon chair and sat down. His eyes wandered around the hall, he paused on Guo Chan, and then told Li Xiu to start.

"If you have something to play, you will retreat if there is nothing!"

There was no sound in the hall, and everyone was puzzled. Originally, Princess Danyang was not asked to go to court, but she came today, is it just a formality?

At this moment, Guo Chan came out, and a clear voice sounded, "I want to report to Your Majesty, I have something to tell you."

Sun Guang, Minister of the Household Department, glanced at Guo Chan in the hall, and his heart sank.

Sima Yi nodded, "Please tell me, Ai Qing."

Guo Chan was taken aback, she was a little unfamiliar with the name Aiqing.Sima Yi had known Guo Chan since childhood, so he naturally knew her very well, and a smile appeared in his eyes when he saw this.

"Your Majesty, I recently raised food, grass and military resources according to your instructions, but the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs told me that the treasury was short of money, and it was impossible to prepare food, grass and military resources for the soldiers who were fighting bloody battles in Xuzhou. But the military supplies are urgent, and I have a The idea is to let each family provide it to the soldiers temporarily, and return it later when the treasury is full.”

Guo Chan's words were resounding, but all the officials were not happy after hearing it. Now they say that they will return it in the future, but who knows if it will be counted at that time.Furthermore, the national treasury is in short supply. In the past few years, the weather has been smooth and there has been no war. How can there be a deficit.

Among them, Wu Sicai was the one who opposed it the most. Although he became an official, he still regarded himself as a businessman in his bones. A businessman valued profits, and his family had a big business. How could he be willing to cut off a piece of meat for nothing?What's more, what's the difference between the government's business and the fact that it is borrowed.

Seeing the silence of all the officials, Wu Sicai, who loves wealth and talents, stood up, and it can be said that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers.

"My Majesty, I have a different opinion."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were completely focused on Wu Sicai, he immediately felt pressured, his forehead was already densely covered with sweat, but it was really painful for her to take out money for no reason, so he had to bear it with all his strength.

Sima Yi glanced at Wu Sicai in surprise, and then turned to Guo Chan to see that she was also shocked, and realized that Wu Sicai hadn't colluded with Guo Chan in advance.

"Sima Yi said in a deep voice: Aiqing, why don't you tell me your opinion."

Wu Sicai responded yes, and continued: "In recent years, my dynasty has been in good weather, with few natural disasters. Coupled with the series of policies that benefit the people and the implementation of your Majesty's orders, my dynasty is booming. Therefore, I feel that the princess said that the treasury The emptiness is very strange. In the past, I assisted my mother in managing the business in the business house. I found that the capital is mostly rich, and the surrounding continents are also rich states. It is rare to hear that there are disaster victims. Under such circumstances, your majesty and Empresses all practice frugality, and the whole country follows suit, so why is the national treasury empty, even the military funds cannot be raised properly."

Guo Chan heaved a sigh of relief when she heard the words, at least he was wronged by Wu Sicai, she glanced at Wu Sicai, and said: "Your Majesty, in fact, it is not that I have not thought about what Lord Wu said, but I have repeatedly asked the Ministry of Households to prepare grain and grass, and all I got is nothing. The same reply. The war is urgent, and the food and grass are urgently needed by the soldiers, how can we wait? That’s why I proposed to ask each family to provide temporary support.”

Sima Yi said in a deep voice, "Where is the Secretary of the Household Department?"

Sun Guang stood up, "Report to Your Majesty, the minister is here."

"Tell me, why is it impossible to raise food and military resources, and why is the treasury empty?"

Sun Guang thought of words when Guo Chan stood up before, and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, since your Majesty was enthroned, the Ministry of Rites held the Enthronement Ceremony, the Queen's Ceremony, and the harem seal. The treasury has become more and more tense. , the people are living well, but the income of the treasury has also decreased. As for the food, grass and military funds, the household department has raised seven or eight. As for the missing parts, I think the proposal of the princess is very good, and I am willing to donate [-] tons of rice first. .”

Sun Guang thought to himself, this group of iron roosters can only come in and out, and can't admit that he deliberately made things difficult for Guo Chan, so why not agree to her proposal and let all officials remember the matter on her head.

Wu Sicai now recalled that Guo Chan had come prepared today, and who else could support her except that one, but luckily she did nothing wrong.But the Minister of the Ministry of Households still didn't give up, and she went all out. Since it was His Majesty's intention, she could still please His Majesty by doing so.

"Your Majesty! I think you have practiced frugality since you ascended the throne, that is, the scale of the enthronement ceremony and post-enrolment ceremony is smaller than before, and the harem has always pursued frugality, saving at least one million taels of silver every year. Furthermore, I have implemented reductions Tax reduction, why? It is to reduce the burden of ordinary people, and it is also beneficial to the prosperity of our dynasty. Now it is very effective. While the merchants are rich, ordinary people also live a life of adequate food and clothing. Let me ask, is the country rich? Maybe the people will not be rich, but the people are rich, how can there be a reason why the country is not rich?"

Guo Chan secretly glared at Wu Sicai who snatched away all the words she was about to say, and then told her to be cautious in her words and deeds, and now she was in the limelight, but she had already spoken halfway, and there was no reason to stop.

Wu Sicai received Guo Chan's encouraging gaze, thinking that he had hit the right spot today, and said loudly: "So I think that the state treasury deficit needs to be verified. Since Sun Shangshu said that the necessary preparations for this time have already been made, it is better to put this part first. Send it to Xuzhou, and then thoroughly check the treasury!"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the court, and Sun Guang's eyes sank even more, looking at Wu Sicai like a snake.

At this time, Huang Zhong, the imperial historian, came out and said: "Your Majesty, I think that not only the treasury should be thoroughly investigated, but also the Ministry of Household Affairs should be thoroughly investigated. In fact, I have been hesitating about one thing today, and that is to impeach the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs for corruption. The day before yesterday, the minister received a secret letter stating that Sun Shangshu had embezzled and accepted more than one million taels of bribes during his tenure! The minister did not believe it, but today he heard that the state treasury was short of money and had doubts about the community, so the minister thought that he should join the household Let's investigate together!"

If it is said that the thorough investigation of the treasury has no direct relationship with Sun Guang, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Huang Zhong's words directly indicate that the Minister of the Ministry of Households is suspected of corruption and bribery.

How can the Minister of the Household Department stand still, "Your Majesty, I have been wronged! It is absolutely impossible for me to embezzle and accept bribes!"

Huang Zhong is not a vegetarian, he has always been outspoken, and immediately said: "Whether it is corrupt or not is not something that can be clearly stated with one mouth."

"You!" Sun Guang glared at Huang Zhong, but Huang Zhong didn't even look at him.

Seeing that the fire is almost ready, Guo Chan said: "Your Majesty, the war is urgent now, and we should immediately send people to escort the grain and grass to Xuzhou, but the fact that the national treasury is empty should not be underestimated. We should ask Dali Temple and the Criminal Department to investigate thoroughly. Regarding Shangshu’s corruption, I believe the truth will be revealed after a thorough investigation, if Sun Shangshu is innocent, he should be given justice!”

Wu Sicai: "Second minister!"

Seeing this, Li Yuan also came out, "My minister seconded the proposal!"

Feng Ji: "My minister seconded the proposal!"

Xi Bohou saw that his son's work was reliable this time, but he reckoned it was because of love for money, but at least it was progress, so he expressed his support, "Second minister!"

"My minister agrees!"

……

"Yes." Sima Yi glanced across the crowd, "Huo Rufeng is in charge of escorting the military funds, and they must be sent to Xuzhou as soon as possible, so as not to delay the war! As for the thorough investigation of the state treasury and the Ministry of Household Affairs, it will be handed over to Dali Temple and the Ministry of Criminal Affairs. With the assistance of the female officer, she will definitely investigate clearly for me!"

Guo Chan, Minister of Dali Temple, and Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment lined up in order, "I obey the order!"

After going to court, Guo Chan and the others stopped Sun Guang who was about to leave after a little discussion.

Seeing this posture, Sun Guang said angrily, "Princess Danyang, what do you mean? Your Majesty hasn't convicted me yet, so are you going to treat me like a prisoner?"

Guo Chan didn't speak, Dali Temple Minister said first: "Where is it, we just ask Sun Shangshu to move to Dali Temple to rest for a while and cooperate with the investigation."

Why Sun Guang didn't understand was because he was afraid that he would tip off the news and destroy the evidence.

"Okay! Princess Danyang is very capable." Sun Guang glanced over several people one by one. The Minister of the Ministry of Punishment is his deadly enemy, the top three in the new department...

"A few good dogs!"

At that time, several people were unhappy, and Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment had been in office for many years, so he snorted coldly, "Loyalty is the most important thing when doing things for His Majesty. As for Shangshu Sun, let's think about what to do next!"

When Sun Guang was taken away, Wu Sicai yelled, "You are the dog, and your whole family is a dog."

Guo Chan frowned, "Pay attention to your manners."

Wu Sicai smiled obsequiously, and took the initiative to ask Ying, "Princess, let's discuss it, can I take part in the thorough investigation of the treasury?" She had long wanted to know how much gold, silver and jewels there were in the treasury, so this time is a good opportunity?

Guo Chan suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, what's the difficulty?"

Facing the envious gazes of Li Yuan and Li Yuan, Wu Sicai thought to himself, sure enough, there are people above who are easy to handle.

Not thinking about the next moment, Guo Chan said: "If you can't find out the problem, I will ask you!"

Wu Sicai kept complaining, and tentatively said, "There must be something wrong, right? Huh?"

Guo Chan snorted coldly, "Aren't you pretty good at it? What you said earlier is very logical, and you have always been a leader in the shopping malls. How can this account be difficult for you? If there is any problem, you can tell at a glance."

When it came to business, Wu Sicai felt that he was very talented, and was about to brag a few words proudly, but seeing Guo Chan's expression was wrong, his heart cooled down, and he didn't dare to say a word, but what was the matter by himself.

"That... princess, why don't you let Lord Li and Lord Feng participate together, the three of us are both newcomers to the imperial court, and we must have benefited a lot from this incident."

The words were high-sounding, Guo Chan knew that Wu Sicai must be lazy, but the proposal was not impossible.

"Master Li, is Master Feng willing?"

No matter how unwilling Li Yuan and the others are, it seems that Guo Chan provoked this matter, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is His Majesty's order, there are only advantages and no disadvantages.

"I am willing!"

Guo Chan nodded, "It's hard work for you two."

Wu Sicai stretched out a finger and pointed at himself in a daze, what about me?

Guo Chan said with her lips, "Be quiet."