The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

The demise of Zhao Guo has no effect on Xiao Rui's life, and now he is busy counting money. First of all, the money for confiscating the Yang family in Chang'an has been sent over, except for the treasury and His Majesty's internal money, the rest has been sent to Zhan Shifu.

Secondly, Hao Yun, the deputy censor of the left, inspected the state capital, and the work of inspecting the clearing of the fertile land was basically completed. The household department was collecting data. some silver.

Finally, Dongchang, Jinyiwei, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate investigated the embezzlement of stored grain. Seriously corrupt officials could not escape the consequences of ransacking their homes, and the money was also sent back to Kyoto.

It was already the end of the year, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate also made a statistic. In half a year, the Metropolitan Procuratorate and Dali Temple confiscated 108 officials, and all of them were above the seventh rank. This record is the sum of the previous five years. As for those small officials with lower official positions, the Metropolitan Procuratorate doesn't even bother to count them.

With this credit, Du Shaonian got drunk that night. I am really drifting, drifting, I have checked so many people without knowing it, if the relatives and friends of these officials hold grudges, wouldn't they want to take revenge on me?

So Du Shaonian went to see the prince the next day, trying to blame the prince for the dirty water, and went to the cabinet for a few rounds. When he saw people, he said that the prince had come to temporarily lead the right capital censor. The influence has skyrocketed. The previous self was really incompetent and failed to lead the Metropolitan Procuratorate well.

The effect of talking to everyone is not bad, to avoid being the target of public criticism, but his small actions have also reached Xiao Rui's ears.

Xiao Rui didn't know whether to laugh or cry, Du Shaonian is really talented, forget it, I have a lot of adults, so I don't care about him like him.

Now that Zhan Shifu has enough money, he doesn't have to worry about the financial situation in the coming year, other things are going on steadily, and Xiao Rui rarely relaxes, enjoying the ease of the New Year approaching.

As the saying goes, Laba is the new year.

After eating Laba porridge, Xiao Rui could feel the excitement of the New Year even in the palace.

The time came to the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Zhang Ruoxi's younger brothers, Zhang Lianchuan and Tian Boguang, have returned to Beijing to report on their duties, so Xiao Rui took Zhang Ruoxi back to Zhang's residence.

Yizhang stopped in front of Zhang's mansion, and saw Zhang Lianchuan waiting in front of the mansion early, saw his sister and brother-in-law get off the carriage, hurried up to greet him and shouted: "Sister..."

After calling out, he realized that he had lost his etiquette, and hurriedly bowed his hands and saluted: "The humble official greets His Royal Highness, Your Majesty the Crown Prince."

Xiao Rui said with a smile: "This trip is to attend a family banquet, the family does not need to see outside."

Zhang Ruoxi took Zhang Lianchuan's arm, looked around him, and said with a smile: "It's not bad, I'm a little stronger, I don't know if my martial arts have improved, I'll try you later."

Zhang Lianchuan immediately said with a mournful face, "Sister, you are already a princess, don't just do it if you don't agree with each other, etiquette, rules, understand?"

Zhang Ruoxi glared immediately, and snorted, "Your wings are so stiff, you dare to make fun of me."

Zhang Lianchuan repeatedly begged for mercy, so he got closer and asked in a low voice, "Sister, do you have any?"

Zhang Ruoxi was taken aback, and asked, "What's the matter?"

"What else is there, that's it." Zhang Lianchuan patted his stomach.

Zhang Ruoxi was ashamed and immediately kicked Zhang Lianchuan.

Zhang Lianchuan regretted: "It seems not, this kick is so quick. Hey, I still want to be an uncle, and everyone says that my nephew is like an uncle..."

"Don't..." Xiao Rui hastily refused.

Zhang Lianchuan opened his mouth, but he was blocked and didn't know what to say. He looked at Xiao Rui with a resentful face, did he look ugly?

Zhang Ruoxi laughed happily, Xiao Rui patted Zhang Lianchuan on the shoulder, and said: "Don't be sad, people's appearance is destined, and there is no solution for you to complain, unless..."

"Unless what?" Zhang Lianchuan asked curiously.

Xiao Rui smiled without saying a word, how can ordinary people understand the mystery of plastic surgery?

The three entered the mansion, Xiao Rui went to visit Mrs. Zhang, and talked with him. It was the last time Zhang Ruoxi went back to the house after getting married. During this time, she stayed in the palace. It was the first time she left home for such a long time, and she missed her grandmother very much.

Xiao Rui asked her to have a conversation with her grandmother, while Xiao Rui was taken into the living room by Zhang Lianchuan, and said mysteriously: "Your Highness, when I came here from Qi this time, I brought back a person who asked to see His Highness by name! "

"Where is it?" When Xiao Rui heard that it was a visitor from Qi State, he immediately became interested. Could it be his relative?

Zhang Lianchuan said with a smile: "Your Highness, wait a moment, I will invite you right away."

After finishing speaking, he left in a hurry. After a while, he invited a woman disguised as a man. After seeing the woman's appearance clearly, Xiao Rui smiled immediately.

The person who came was indeed a relative, Xiao Rui's dry aunt Bai Suzhen.

"After a few days, King Xian has become the crown prince. Congratulations." Bai Suzhen said with a smile.

Xiao Rui cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Auntie Suzhen is still very handsome, I wonder if my grandfather, aunt and uncle are in good health?"

Zhang Lianchuan on the side stepped back and let the two have a good communication.

Bai Suzhen said: "Your health is very good, don't worry about it, it's just that you have been busy before, Qi Huang is now in a state of desperation, so he intends to invite your grandfather to lead the army to fight against the looting Yuan army, but he is not at ease, and the imperial court The Minister of Civil and Military Affairs objected, and this matter has not yet been finalized. But in my opinion, there is no further comment.”

"Although my grandfather is old, he is still strong and strong. When he was young, he was famous on the battlefield. Even if he has been silent for many years, he still has a reputation. Letting my grandfather go out to lead the troops to fight against the Yuan army can boost morale. It is the right person. But Qi Huang probably won't The reason for doing this is naturally mine." Xiao Rui said.

Bai Suzhen snorted coldly, and said: "Although the reason lies with you, this Qi Huangkong has great ambitions, but he lacks methods and strategies. If the country is stable, he can still make troubles. Now there are problems, and there are troubles in all directions. He I just can't take care of it."

Xiao Rui nodded. Indeed, the current situation in Qi State is very difficult. If Qi Huang is not capable enough, it will be difficult to turn the tide.

"Auntie Suzhen came from Qi, besides seeing me, is there any other important thing?" Xiao Rui asked.

Bai Suzhen nodded and said: "This time I came here specially to find you. Your grandfather asked me to ask you, is Zhao Huang's death related to you?"

"I sent someone to assassinate him, but Zhao Guo blocked the news." Xiao Rui admitted.

Bai Suzhen was overjoyed, and shouted: "Okay! Well done! Your grandfather heard the news that Zhao Huang was dead, so he guessed that you did it. You can avenge your mother, and you have settled your grandfather's worries, otherwise I will blame myself for the rest of my life.”

His daughter was killed by someone, but he was powerless to take revenge. One can imagine the torment in his heart!

After a pause, Bai Suzhen continued: "The news of Zhao's destruction has been known all over the world. It is beyond imagination for a huge country to be destroyed so quickly. Especially among the people of Qi, there is a wave of fear, thinking that the next one is Qi." The biggest crisis facing Qi now is not Xia and Yuan, but bad weather and food shortages. When I came, Qi’s food prices rose by 10%. Starved to death, now approaching the end of the new year, the dignitaries of the state of Qi continue to drink and eat, and they are still in the mood to celebrate the new year. Ordinary people can still survive with a surplus of food, and most people are in panic. But those refugees are sad, starving to death, and freezing to death. You My grandfather calculated that it won't be long before half a year, or two or three months, there will be troubles caused by refugees, and it will become more and more violent. In order to survive, how can people care about the law and rules? Anyway, they are all dead gone."

"So when I came to see you this time, in addition to confirming the news that Emperor Zhao is dead, your grandfather asked me to borrow food from you!"

Bai Suzhen explained the purpose of coming.

"How much do you need?" Xiao Rui asked.

Bai Suzhen stretched out a finger and said, "One million stones!"

Xiao Rui smiled wryly, and said: "The quantity is a bit too much, I won't be able to get it for a while, it will take a while."

One million stones of grain is an astonishing amount. It would be much slower for Xiao Rui to buy from merchants instead of allocating from the imperial grain depot.

Bai Suzhen smiled and asked back: "Don't you ask what the borrowed food is for?"

Xiao Rui smiled and said: "Since my grandfather has spoken, it must be of great use. As for the relief of refugees, or to help the court of Qi State, that is my grandfather's business. As for the reason I am willing to borrow, it is naturally because my grandfather opened his mouth. It’s a family member. Secondly, I know that one million shi of grain is a drop in the bucket for the current state of Qi, and it cannot save the state of Qi.”

Bai Suzhen said: "You're right, a million shi of grain is a drop in the bucket. I won't hide it from you. Your grandfather's borrowing of grain is of great use, but it is definitely not helping the court of Qi! Although your grandfather is a prince, your uncle is The king of the county, but these two titles are a disgrace. Your aunt and uncle have been wanted and hunted for so many years, and the sense of belonging to Qi has long since disappeared. Your grandfather has been imprisoned for so many years, and your daughter has also been calculated Even after his death, he has no affection for Qi Guo."

"If you want to save the tens of thousands of people in Qi State, you don't rely on relief, but welcome new life. So your grandfather borrowed food to support the rebels, so that they can raise their arms and shout to overthrow Qi State!"

"What?" Xiao Rui was quite surprised that his grandfather actually supported the refugee uprising!

"Aunt Suzhen, is what you said true? Once this matter gets out, my grandfather will be charged with treason, and his reputation will be ruined forever." Xiao Rui said.

Bai Suzhen sneered and said, "It's already destroyed."

Xiao Rui was startled, then nodded.

For Xiao Rui's grandfather, his daughter married the emperor of an enemy country, and his grandson was the crown prince. Qi's officials had long regarded them as enemies.

"If I want to get one million shi of grain in the fastest time, I need to report to His Majesty, and then directly allocate it from the granary near Yanjing." Xiao Rui said.

Bai Suzhen smiled and said: "Of course, there is no need to hide this matter from Emperor Xia."

Xiao Rui had long thought about supporting the uprising of refugees from the Qi State, but there was no good way, so the matter was postponed. If this matter can be facilitated now, the Qi State will collapse sooner.