Imperial City, Fengzao Palace.

As soon as Emperor Long'an arrived outside the east warm pavilion of the side hall, he stopped Zhaorong Caipin's greetings, and heard strange screams coming from inside...

"Today...drinking a celebration wine...the ambitions have not been fulfilled...and never stop!"

This unconventional and strange voice made Emperor Longan twitch the corners of his mouth, and his face gradually became strange.

He listened to the voice again, and his bastard son Li Xuan cursed: "Jia Qiang, I asked you to sing if you don't sing, let me sing first. Is your sing so beautifully? You are making fun of me?"

"Hahaha!"

Jia Qiang's laughter burst out, and then, Queen Yin's gentle and charming and bright laughter also sounded.

Li Xuan was obviously angry and was almost angry, and screamed: "My mother!!"

After all, Empress Yin was partial to her son and said, "Jia Qiang, it's your turn! Since you said it just now, let Xiao Wuer sing first. After he finishes singing, it's your turn."

Jia Qiang's helpless voice sounded: "Empress, I didn't say I wanted to sing... It was the prince who was happy, and he insisted on showing off!"

Li Xuan quipped: "It was you who pushed down King Zhongshun Li You and left the palace to sing happily!"

Jia Qiang said "oh" and reminded: "Prince, you can eat randomly, but you can't talk nonsense. Prince Zhongshun saw that the Embroidered Yiwei collected treasures from his bank warehouse, which were presented to the emperor by the foreign country, and he dared to keep them privately. After being revealed, he was so angry that he came up and beat me. As a result, he was not careful about his left foot and tripped on his right foot. Then he fell down and had nothing to do with me!"

Li Xuan laughed and said, "Do De, if you say it doesn't matter, you'll have nothing to do, and you'll trip up your left foot to your right foot... Just think of it as my master's push! Sing quickly, my mother's words are also the will, the imperial edict! Jia Qiang, you dare to resist the order..." After that, he said to Queen Yin, "Mother? Listen today, I have seen the arrogant ones? I haven't seen such an arrogant one yet! Listen!"

Queen Yin smiled and said, "Jia Qiang? Come and listen. There are no outsiders here, who can laugh at you? Look at Li Xuan, just sing."

Jia Qiang obviously couldn't refuse. After clearing his throat, he spoke, "Empress? I am different from the prince? I still have shame..."

"Jia Qiang! You are just trying to die!"

This turning point almost flashed Li Xuan's old waist, making him furious.

With his mother's presence, he was obviously willing to be a son who was entertained by color clothes.

Because the more people who live in this world's most noble and noble deep palace, the more they know how cold and ruthless it is in this palace.

So? Li Xuan is really willing to give up his face? He makes Queen Yin happy.

At Yin Hou’s request, Jia Qiang finally started singing:

"Today I drink the celebration wine, and I will never stop until my ambitions are fulfilled! I will show my skills in the future and I will shed my passion for writing about the spring and autumn!"

Just four short sentences, very simple opera? In fact, it is not even a Peking Opera, it is just a model opera from a certain period...

Compared with the Kunqu opera that you often listen to in the palace today, you can detach seven or eight allusions in one sentence, it is not on the same table.

However, although the words are simple, they express the pride and will in the chanter's heart.

Queen Yin looked at Jia Qiang and smiled, "Jia Qiang? Your ambition is not fulfilled? What ambition is not fulfilled?"

Li Xuan covered her head and said, "Don't ask, mother, I'm overseas. This guy is crazy!"

Queen Yin immediately laughed, but Jia Qiang was dissatisfied and said, "Going overseas is just a means. Being able to bring those powerful Western means back to Dayan can also be considered beneficial to the country and the people! Isn't this ambition?"

Yin Hou laughed and said, "In ancient times, Master Sanzang learned scriptures from the west, and now, Master Dayan learned tricks from the west... Your ambition will not be known whether it will be a good story in the future."

"snort!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Long'an walked in and said, "Where have you just arrived, you have started drinking the celebration wine?"

When Queen Yin saw Emperor Long'an coming in, she was obviously surprised. She stood up to greet her, and said with a smile: "These two have made great contributions today. She said that the errands assigned to them by the emperor will be completed in just two days. She is planning to go hunting outside the city in two days."

When Emperor Long'an heard this, he looked at the two of them with scrutiny.

Obviously, both of them became restrained, not as happy as they laughed and sang...

Emperor Longan looked at Jia Qiang and said, "I'm still going to hunt? I was ambushed and killed last night, so I don't have a memory. I didn't even go so far as to go if I was dying?"

Jia Qiang said: "Your Majesty, I am not going now. After a few days, the prince will sort out the royal family and straighten the honorary ministers. If you want to assassinate the ministers, you will be offended by the people who will offend them! In order to make money, they will not have time to protect the ministers, so who can bear to kill them?"

Looking at Jia Qiang's young face, he was full of confidence, and Emperor Long'an didn't know what to say for a moment.

As Jia Qiang said, he would give those people a dividend every year several thousand taels of silver, which would be worth seven or eight large farms in a year. Those people really wanted to give him three points...

only……

Emperor Long'an frowned and said, "There are so many? They can divide 35,000 taels by one share, and 100,000 taels by one share, and 100,000 taels by one share, and 80% of them, wouldn't they have to collect millions of taels a year? The Ministry of Revenue's treasury only collects 40 million taels a year. Can you, a government office, get 10,000? People fight against one share, and you dare to think about paying the taxes of tens of millions of people?"

Jia Qiang waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, this is really nothing new, nor is it a good thing for the minister. If you invite the owner of the Thirteen corps of Yangcheng, Guangdong Province and delegate power with great trust, he will probably be better than the ministers. I am only half a sloppy business method, and in the eyes of those Shanxi merchants, Hui merchants, Zhejiang merchants, and Guangdong merchants, I am afraid that I can't even be considered Zhongping."

Emperor Long'an said, "You can't even be a Zhongping, what are the ministers in the Office of the Interior? Are they all stupid as pigs and dogs?"

Li Xuan: "..."

He looked at Jia Qiang with a bad look, feeling deeply offended.

Seeing Jia Qiang a little embarrassed, Yin Hou smiled and comforted, "After all, you are young. Although your husband and the Shang Shang and others are committed to reforming the government's affairs and urge officials from other provinces to collect taxes and fill the national treasury by examining the law. However, the silver required by the court is not the kind of silver that the merchants have. If they take the silver from the merchants and pay salaries to the officials, they will know that someone would rather starve to death than look at the silver.

Jia Qiang, even I understand this principle, why should you belittle yourself? The emperor wants you to be the Minister of the Office of the Interior, not only because you can make money, but also because you favor and trust you. Don’t put the cart before the horse.”

Jia Qiang can only thank you for your kindness, and then truthfully said: "Your Majesty, I am indeed confident that the Ministry of Internal Affairs will become the number one business in the world. But I also need to send someone who can really conquer greed, corruption and randomly reach out to the money shop to urge the money shop to strictly abide by the rules, even to the point where even the Military Affairs Office and the Emperor cannot change it at will. As long as this is done, I can guarantee that within a hundred years, the Tian family will no longer be worried about silver. I actually suggest that the Empress will be the governor..."

Queen Yin was obviously shocked when she heard this. After opening her eyes wide, she looked at Jia Qiang, then turned to Emperor Long'an and smiled, "Is there anyone more bold than him?"

Jia Qiang hurriedly added: "Empress, I am not talking nonsense. Empress treats the Yin family so strictly. Today I go to the Prince's Mansion of Kehuai and Prince Kerong. The prince beats the Queen's Mansion and Prince Kerong. He told Prince Kehuai and Prince Kerong that after the Queen knew about their actions, they were a little disappointed. They did not say a word and returned the money taken from the Ministry of Revenue and stated that they would cooperate with the Ministry of Revenue to conduct a land investigation of the Wangzhuang. Therefore, I think that if the Queen is the chief owner of the Money House of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they will definitely prevent others from reaching out to the greatest extent."

What else Queen Yin wanted to say, but Emperor Long'an waved his hand and said to Jia Qiang: "Since I have handed over the Office of the Internal Affairs to you and Li Xuan, what should I do? Which one should I ask to be the owner of this general manor... You can do it yourself. In short, don't make trouble for me... It's better to have the queen watching you, so I feel more at ease." For Emperor Long'an, there is nothing big except the new policy. The so-called general manor is no different from his opinion. Now, the power of the six palaces of Queen Yin has been handed over to Jia Yuanchun, and there is no need to accompany him to read the memorials at night. He is organizing various light medicinal meals every day, or asking him to go to the back garden to move his muscles and bones on time.

He saw all these and was very satisfied with them, so he was so happy to see Li Xuan and Jia Qiang, two juniors, making some fresh things to entertain their relatives.

After a pause, Emperor Longan glanced at Dai Quan and asked Jia Qiang again: "At this point, you sent the Jia family's family and Lin Aiqing's daughter to the boat to go south. Jia Qiang... Those people even dared to surround and kill my embroidered guard commander. Until now, the case has not been solved, and it is difficult to find clues... Are you not afraid that someone will lose his mind and attack your boat again?"

Jia Qiang smiled and said, "Your Majesty, if you travel by land, then I really dare not. But if you walk on the waterway... I am now the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and I have recently sent three thousand households, twelve hundred households, and their most profitable trusted assistants to the south. In addition, I have invested more silver in the canal than a mountain of gold in the past year, and have a good relationship with the Cao Gang... After all, the thief cannot get on the table, and it will be fine if he doesn't show up. If he shows some traces, I will definitely get rid of this great harm for the emperor and avenge Wei Yong! I don't believe that those ghosts and monsters who hide under the ground can make a great climate!"

When Emperor Longan heard this, he looked at Jia Qiang who was full of energy and nodded slowly, and said to Queen Yin: "Looking at them, I always feel that I am old..."

Li Xuan rarely gave up his courage to comfort Emperor Long'an and said, "Father, you either get old or even go back for another thirty years, you will not be as bragging as he does!"

Emperor Longan hummed, and after Yin Houze glanced at Li Xuan, he smiled and advised: "Your Majesty, don't blame the children. It's rare that he can be so honest and tell the emperor everything he thinks. Although I don't know the affairs of the government ahead, I think those ministers will definitely not be like Jia Qiang, and are willing to tell the emperor all their plans clearly. I think it's rare and it's really good." She looked at Jia Qiang, and obviously she became more and more pleasing to her.

Emperor Long'an smiled and said, "Okay! Since the queen is talking to him like this, I won't say much."

After saying that, he looked at Li Xuan and asked, "Are you going to Li Xiao and Li Shi's mansion today?"

Li Xuan laughed dryly and nodded, "The elder Wang and Duke in the royal family are all talking sarcastic words, saying that the third brother and fourth brother have not been paid a lot in the Interior Office. Let's see if Erchen and Jia Qiang can handle it impartially. Erchen has no choice but to ask for the Third Brother and Fourth Brother's Mansion. Fortunately, they are all reasonable and support Erchen and Jia Qiang's responsibilities. My father, now he doesn't have to issue treasury bonds. The silver collected by the Interior Office is enough to lend it to the Ministry of Revenue."

Emperor Long'an said "hmm" without commenting, and asked again: "What do you say from the Ning Prince's Mansion?"

Ning Li Xi was the last minister of the Interior Affairs Office. When the Emperor was still alive, Li Xi and Li Chun and Li Ming, sons of the Prince of Yiping, were both frequent visitors to Jiuhua Palace.

In contrast, except for Li Shi, the other brothers, Li Xuan, were not favored by the Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager.

King Ning Li Xi was the most favored, so he took charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Even after Emperor Long'an ascended the throne, his position did not change. Until a few months before the death of the Supreme Emperor, he resigned from the position of General Manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs by himself.

It is conceivable how much Li Xi has earned in the Interior Office...

After hearing what Emperor Long'an said, Jia Qiang was silent. Li Xuan whispered: "Father, Jia Qiang was originally planning to take the embroidered guards, but he was forced to stop him..."

When Emperor Long'an heard this, he raised his eyebrows gently, and Yin Hou's eyes were also condensed...

Emperor Long'an asked in a deep voice: "Why did you stop Jia Qiang? You even dare to take people from your third brother and fourth brother's mansion, but you dare not go to the Ning Prince's Mansion?"

Li Xuan hurriedly explained: "Father, Erchen and Jia Qiang went to the third brother and the fourth brother's mansion, but he didn't dare to bring the embroidered guards. Erchen borrowed the sign of his mother's queen, otherwise he wouldn't have been beaten out by them? As for Brother Ning... Erchen always felt that Brother Ning's identity was different. Many people in the court treated him differently. Didn't the father treat him three more than other royal children? Erchen couldn't figure out the situation with Brother Ning, so he pressed Jia Qiang and refused to let him go there."

Emperor Long'an narrowed his eyes, looked at Li Xuan for a moment, turned to Jia Qiang, and asked, "Are you going to go to Prince Ning's Mansion?"

Jia Qiang nodded and said, "I also know the so-called title of the so-called emperor's son and grandson... But I am a little confused. Prince Lao Yizhong was deposed for his mistakes. As the son of a sinner, the emperor gave him the title of king and treated him kindly. It is considered to be the end of his kindness. What else should I do? He was greedy and went to the Interior Office to corruption, which made him disappoint the emperor's kindness. Could it be that he would let him go? What is the reason!"

Li Xuan cursed in a low voice: "You know nothing! Li Xi... In short, it's very troublesome! It's not necessary to beat King Zhongshun, but if you touch King Ning..."

Jia Qiang asked, "He violated the national law, so what can I do if I touch him?"

Li Xuan laughed and scolded, "Apart from being smart in money, your mind is not as good as me!" He turned around and said to Emperor Long'an: "Father, my son said he was not convinced by Jia Qiang, you teach him a lesson!"

Emperor Long'an shouted, although there was no smile on his face, but there was a rare smile and said, "It's rare that Xiao Wu also teaches people... The Ministry of Internal Affairs has lost money, so that's the end. After the recovery of what should be recovered, all the compensation should be paid. You can also discuss how to adjust the officials of the Third Court and the Seventh Department of the Third Court. In addition, support the money house of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. You don't need to pay attention to the rest. Jia Qiang, when dealing with the affairs of the ministers, be sure to be cautious. I believe that you understand what I mean."

After saying that, Emperor Long'an said to Queen Yin: "I'm going back first, and there are still a few not approved."

Queen Yin hurriedly led Jia Qiang and Li Xuan respectfully sent him. After Emperor Long'an left, Queen Yin turned around and stared at Jia Qiang with a phoenix eye, saying, "You bad thing, why didn't the emperor tell me when he didn't come, and I want to invite me to be the head of the Money House of the Laoshi Interior Office?"

Li Xuan said dissatisfiedly: "I will flatter my father... Dragon Fart! Such a thing should be said by my master! I am the first minister in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and you can be ranked second at most!"

Jia Qiang ignored this grandson and said to Queen Yin: "Empress, I have also had a sudden inspiration, not intentional plan. But I feel that Empress is becoming more and more suitable for this position."

Queen Yin returned to the phoenix couch and sat down. The moment she bent down, Jia Qiang lowered her eyes...

After sitting right after Yin Hou was sitting, he saw Li Xuan staring at Jia Qiang, and couldn't help but say curiously: "What are Wu'er looking at?"

Li Xuan smiled and said, "Mother, Jia Qiang actually blushed. It can be seen that he was saying flattering words, and even he felt ashamed! Otherwise, how could he blush?"

Jia Qiang pulled the corner of his mouth and said, "It's the earth dragon that burns too hot! The prince is thinking too much... Doesn't the prince think that the empress is the most suitable position?"

Li Xuan shook his head and said, "I don't want my mother to fall into a dispute. The money shop will inevitably provoke many lawsuits. Why bother my mother's Qingjing?"

Jia Qiang didn't say much when he heard this. Queen Yin looked at the two of them and said with a smile: "I will think about this matter. It's getting late, so you can leave the palace."

...

After leaving the imperial city, more than a hundred personal guards beside Jia Qiang and more than a hundred royal guards beside Li Xuan, protecting the front, back, left and right sides.

In the dark, there were also embroidered guards and perhaps the guards of the CRRC Mansion hidden, waiting for the appearance of an assassin who did not know whether there was any...

Li Xuan ignored this kind of thing. Seeing Jia Qiang frowning a little impatiently, he advised: "Honestly, the people behind the scenes will not be able to hide forever. Sooner or later, they will be more brisk. Jia Qiang, after finishing this time, will he really go out to hunt?"
To be continued...