I have traveled through time, who am I afraid of?

Chapter 650: Empty Promises, but the Emperor Ignores Them

"emperor……"

"emperor……"

In the Golden Palace, the voices of ministers petitioning their interests rose one after another.

"Oh?

It turns out that among those girls who were rushing to Qingguo Temple in Yunxiang Mountain, there were quite a few filial daughters!

It turns out that... they are not all devoted to Buddhism, wanting to become monks and serve the Buddha and Bodhisattva for life!"

Emperor Hongde had a puzzled expression on his face, muttering to himself...

"But yesterday... and today... were neither the day when the Buddha attained enlightenment nor the day when the Bodhisattva was born...

It is impossible for their grandmother and mother to be infected at the same time...

How come there are so many rich girls in the capital...

Oh, so it was the beloved daughters of the noble families. Why did they all go to Yunxiang Mountain on the same day?

strange!

How strange! "

Emperor Hongde sat there talking to himself, but the court officials kneeling below could hear him clearly.

As soon as the cold sweat was wiped away, it broke out again...

Fortunately, it is late autumn and the weather is cool, so I have to wear two more layers under my official robe. Otherwise, the sweat on my back would have soaked through my clothes long ago!

They could say that their daughter's visit to the Qingguo Temple on Yunxiang Mountain to burn incense and worship Buddha was a lie;

Is it true that you are plotting against the emperor's son?

Can you say this?

At this point, I can't say that even if I die!

Some of these officials have thought it through.

They understood that their actions had offended the Emperor;

At the same time, he also aroused the dislike of His Royal Highness Prince Yu.

If they want their daughter to marry into Prince Yu’s palace... forget it for the time being.

The most urgent task is to find a way to bring my daughter back home. This is the most pressing thing at the moment.

But it seems that the emperor is angry and wants to take his daughter back without any hesitation... I'm afraid it won't be that easy.

Listen to what the emperor said just now...

The Ministry of Revenue is short of silver and rice...

The border is unstable, and the army's food and grass must also be guaranteed...

Oh, and there is also the matter of building a nunnery...

It all comes down to two words - money!

Silver is needed everywhere.

Now that they have angered the emperor, if they can really be appeased with silver... it will be a blessing!

As long as the money they send can satisfy the emperor...

The emperor got the silver, and he could use it to replenish the Ministry of Revenue's inventory;

Or maybe it could be used to replenish the army's food and wages...

No matter what, there is no way the Emperor would use the money to build a nunnery at this time!

As long as they don't build a nunnery, my daughter won't have to shave her head and become a nun!

They quickly brought their daughter back...

Let this matter just come to nothing.

So, the officials who thought of this rushed to speak...

"Your Majesty, my daughter went to the Qingguo Temple on Yunxiang Mountain yesterday to pay homage. I believe...she has already done the necessary Buddhist rituals.

The incense and offerings that I brought have also been offered before the Buddha.

I had originally planned to send someone to bring my daughter back today.

However, after listening to what the emperor said just now, I have an idea in my mind that can accumulate more merits than letting my daughter enter the temple to burn incense -

That is, when I take my daughter back, I will ask her to donate a portion of the silver from her dowry to the court and the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Revenue will control it.

Or buy food and rice to prevent disasters;

Or sent to the army as food and wages;

In short, I think that if my daughter can do this, the merits she accumulates will be much deeper than if she burns incense from a long distance!"

"Yes, yes!

Your Majesty, I share the same idea.

My wife has been saving a dowry for my little daughter since she was born.

Now, my daughter's dowry is quite large, and I can really use part of it to do something more meaningful.

Even if her dowry is reduced when she gets married in the future, it will be because she has done something more meaningful.

This can be regarded as a merit in my daughter's life!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I have the same idea!"

"Your Majesty, my little daughter has always been virtuous and kind, and she will definitely be willing to do so!"

"Your Majesty, my little daughter would also be willing to do so!"

".....".

These officials gritted their teeth and clenched their fists, vying to express their opinions.

As for what they really think...

I can’t say it, it will bring tears to my eyes!

Not only did the plot against Prince Yu fail, but he also had to pay a huge sum of money!

That's right, a lot of money.

That's the emperor!

Can that be solved with just a few trivial things?

Will the Emperor agree to this unless I actually lose some flesh and bleed a little?

If the amount is really too little, the emperor will not look down on it and will be unhappy. Then wouldn't they be adding fuel to the fire?

But how much should I pay to satisfy the emperor?

These officials were weighing in their minds the amount of silver they could produce;

While waiting for Emperor Hong De's response to their statement.

There was no change in the expression on Emperor Hong De's face, but he was smiling in his heart.

snort!

Let you covet my precious son!

In the end, was it you who plotted against me, or was it I who plotted against you?

If you can't get my son, I will have to skin you alive!

Let you bleed a little, and let you remember this lesson long!

Don't always stare at my harem and my sons' backyards for no reason.

After the officials expressed their opinions, Emperor Hongde remained calm.

Could it be that... the emperor is determined to make their daughter shave her head and become a nun?

Can't you?

Even if all their daughters became nuns, what good would it be for Jingyue Country?

How can you really get a large sum of money?

silver……

Oh, right, silver.

They just said they would donate silver, but did not specify the specific amount.

They just make empty promises, it would be strange if the emperor did anything!