Chapter 195 Lu Yanfu Asks for Military Pay
Chapter 195 Lu Yanfu Asks for Military Pay
Lu Yanfu looked at the people who were standing there in a daze.
He said slowly:
"Don't tell this general about resigning or dismissing. Are you really willing to do that?"
Simply.
The officials led by the Minister of Revenue were so angry that they almost fainted. Is this reckless man not afraid of death?
This broken mouth.
How did you survive to this day?
The emperor was in a good mood, and Lu Yanfu's words made the people in the Ministry of Revenue jump up and down.
“Why did the Ministry of War overspend by more than two million taels of silver? This money was not spent by our Zhendong County, and I believe it was not spent by General Su of Mobei either.
The accounts of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue are unclear, so let someone who understands accounts go and check them out.
They can't even do the smallest things well. I think the officials in the Ministry of Revenue are just that capable."
Lu Yanfu will never return to the capital in this life.
Not afraid of offending any official.
The Minister of Revenue's face darkened.
"General Lu makes it sound so easy. You make checking accounts sound like mental arithmetic for a tea seller in a market."
"If you can't even do this, you should abdicate and let someone more capable take over. I believe that there are many capable people in the Great Zhou who want to serve the emperor."
The Minister of War immediately took over the conversation.
"Let's talk about the Ministry of War's expenses. Last year, most of the funds were spent on border defense, and the Great Wall connecting the northwest and the northern desert needs to be repaired.
The border defenses near the Nanli Kingdom were also greatly increased, and the amount of silver transferred there alone amounted to hundreds of thousands of taels.
If the emperor had not used marriage to quell the border war, there would have been even greater expenses this year."
Lu Yanfu immediately stared at the Minister of War.
"There have been several wars between Mobei and Zhendong County, but I haven't seen you take any silver. It seems that all your silver was used on the back of the knife.
Are we taking the blame for you?"
The Ministry of Revenue immediately rebuked:
"You all come to the Ministry of Revenue to ask for money. How much tax has been collected this year? Your Excellency Zhongshu, please make the decision for me. This is not something I can afford."
Shen Zhongshu snorted coldly:
"Who are you going to ask to bear the responsibility? It's all because you didn't spend according to the budget. You think you can get money just by asking for money."
……
Everyone started to quarrel again.
The quarrel lasted for two hours.
The emperor sat on it, yawned, and took a short nap.
Until the court was dismissed.
None of the gentlemen had come to an agreement.
Lu Yanfu was so angry that he was fuming but he didn't know what to do.
After leaving the palace, he stopped the Minister of War.
The Minister of War spread his hands and said, "If the Ministry of Revenue doesn't give me money, I can't cook rice even if I'm a good cook. If you have a way, go to the Ministry of Revenue and ask for money."
Lu Yanfu was so angry that he wanted to curse.
While he was stunned, the Minister of War hurried away.
Lu Yanfu went to stop the Minister of Revenue again.
The Ministry of Revenue refused to admit it. "Why did you go over the head of the department when you asked for money? Is there anyone who goes over the head of the department like this on the battlefield?"
"General, how can you be so ignorant? If I set a precedent for you, everyone will come to trouble my Ministry of Revenue. How can I explain this to Secretary Shen, how can I explain this to Minister Bo, and how can I explain this to the Emperor?"
Done.
The Minister of Revenue also said, "He was born in the countryside and doesn't know any rules."
This made Lu Yanfu so angry that he fell backwards.
several times.
Everyone wants to solve the problem with fists.
Just beat these old guys to death.
Su Buli watched from a distance as Lu Yanfu's lips became swollen. He no longer had the heroic spirit he had when he first arrived in the capital.
"The general was originally devoted to fighting, but now he is running around like a bastard just to get military pay."
Shang Yan touched the ring on his thumb and sneered when he heard this:
"The civil servants are much more powerful than the five officials. They are all the best at shirking responsibility and playing Tai Chi."
"Where is Lu Yanfu's home in the capital?" Su Buli asked.
As the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Shang Yan knew exactly how many houses every official owned in the capital.
"It's in Chunyang Hutong, South Street. There are many Jinyiwei people living nearby." Shang Yan did not hide anything from Su Buli. "There is only one courtyard, and it's not very big."
Su Buli raised his eyes and looked at Shang Yan.
"You should call me second brother."
Shang Yan: “…”
"Second brother."
Su Buli patted Shang Yan's shoulder and said, "Be nice to my second sister."
"You don't need to tell me."
Su Buli naturally knew how good Shang Yan was to Su Rutang, and even treated Yaoyao better than Shang Qi.
That night.
Su Rutang knew about Lu Yanfu's embarrassment, "I heard that the King of Zhendong used to have a bad temper, but now he is older, he has become more stable."
Shangyan smiled bitterly:
"He is still a piece of explosive carbon, but if he hurts anyone, those people will use it as a mistake to reduce the military pay and rations, which also proves that Lu Yanfu is a good general."
Su Rutang was silent.
The general is a good person, but unfortunately he was born in the wrong era.
For the sake of his soldiers, he had to clip his sharp wings. "I'm afraid it will be difficult for Lu Yanfu to get military pay and food this time, as he has agreed to marry my eldest sister. So, Your Majesty..."
"The emperor will think he is sensible and will give him military rations and pay."
Something that goes without saying between the two.
When Su Rutang got excited, his skin turned red.
It was so tempting in Shang Yan's eyes.
Unconsciously, his body was recalling the two times he couldn't stop. His heart seemed to be eaten by ants, and Shang Yan's original pure heart and desireless heart could only surrender when he met Su Rutang.
He picked up the book from Su Rutang's hand.
"It's getting late, you should go to bed early."
Su Rutang: “…”
I was wearing conservative clothes today and hadn't done anything outrageous, so why was Shang Yan's eyes like a hungry wolf staring at a little white rabbit? I subconsciously touched my neck and realized that the clothes I wore after washing up tonight were a little cool.
Su Rutang's legs began to feel weak as he thought about Shang Yan's strength.
He stood up quickly and said, "I'll go see Yaoyao first."
"Madam, you are wearing such an alluring outfit today. I want to..."
"Didn't we just a few days ago..."
Shang Yan carried Su Rutang to the bed and lowered the bed curtains. His nose touched Su Rutang's nose, and his eyes were filled with star-like smiles.
"You also know it was a few days ago. Do you know how much your husband missed you?"
Shang Yan's eager yet gentle kiss fell on Su Rutang's face, not allowing Su Rutang to say another word.
The big hand held Su Rutang's small hand.
To feel his heat and his unspoken greatness.
Su Rutang felt that he had accidentally performed a uniform temptation today, and he had a very exciting desire...
"Disgusting."
This word represented disgust in Shang Yan's eyes, but when it came out of Su Rutang's mouth, it had a different feeling.
"Tangtang, call me again."
"Disgusting."
Su Rutang's eyes were full of lust, and her voice was trembling, which she herself did not notice.
Shang Yan couldn't bear it any longer.
I just want to have her countless times.
Su Rutang bit her lip, as if she was a small boat dropped into the stormy sea. As the waves continued to rise and fall, her heart rose and fell with the waves...
The wind and waves are too strong today.
Su Rutang felt like he was about to faint.
She didn't know when it would end, but her throat was very dry. In a trance, she saw Shang Yan's doting smile.
There are more ambiguous and involuntary low hums, or a bit of high-pitched broken voice...
At last……
The two hugged each other quietly, feeling each other's breathing and heartbeat.
There is an ambiguous smell in the air.
Shang Yan hugged Su Rutang and touched her red lips. "Let Chunxi make some soup for you tomorrow."
"What kind of soup?" Su Rutang's throat felt burning.
"Cordyceps and bullwhip soup. It's said to be very nutritious." Shang Yan was afraid that if he asked for too much, Su Rutang would be completely annoyed with him.
Let her drink some soup to replenish her body.
Su Rutang was very confused.
I couldn't help but reach out and pinch Shang Yan's ears, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Wife, don't move. I've been thinking about this again..."
Su Rutang's eyes darkened. Forget it, let's cook the soup tomorrow. I must drink two more bowls. I don't believe that women are inferior to men.
Su Rutang only had such ambition for a few moments.
The rest of the time I'm a wimp.
*
The next morning.
Su Rutang lay lazily on the chaise longue.
A book covered his face.
Close your eyes and relax.
Chunxi brought a bowl of tea over, "Madam, drink some tea to soothe your throat."
Su Rutang took away the book, "What kind of tea?"
Sin ah.
I did whatever I wanted last night and my throat still hurts today.
"They are all teas for clearing heat and moistening the throat. I tried the temperature and it's just right." Chunxi accidentally caught a glimpse of the strawberry mark on Su Rutang's neck and quickly lowered her head again.
After Su Rutang drank it.
I noticed that Chunxi's eyes were not right.
"what happened?"
"No."
"Bring the bronze mirror here." Su Rutang shuddered, and in his heart he was already sharpening his knife to attack Shang Yan.
Wait for Chunxi to bring the bronze mirror.
She looked at herself wearing a shirt with a stand-up collar, but still couldn't hide the redness. "Give me that stone-blue scarf."
Su Rutang covered the mark on her neck with a scarf.
Qingdai came in and reported:
"Madam, Miss Rumei from the Su Mansion is here."
"Please come in quickly."
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