Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 167 Who Dares to Check the Military Accounts?
This newspaper is just a rough layout sample.

There is no real content, it is just for display.

"The person who invented printing was truly a genius."

Xiao Yu couldn't help but sigh.

Li Chengqian remained noncommittal. It didn't matter whether the talent was genius or not. The key was to give him benefits.

"This technique will not be released to the public for the time being."

"But after the invention is announced, the inventor should also be rewarded according to his merits."

He said it casually, and Xiao Yu understood the meaning immediately.

He should also contribute his part to promote this matter.

I also understand that this is time to give them, the Jiangnan gentry.

It was just right to use the printing technology to create a time difference for the Shandong gentry.

"Your Highness."

Chang Sun Chong saw someone coming and went over to ask. When he came back, he said, "The ministers are already waiting in the Xian Hall."

"Okay, I'll be there soon."

Xiao Yu didn't expect that the prince would summon other people today.

When he appeared with the prince, he unsurprisingly became the focus.

All the ministers present cast meaningful glances at him.

Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian had no expression on their faces.

Xiao Yu has been very active recently, jumping around.

But now they can't do anything to Xiao Yu. The prince values ​​him, so they can't displease him again.

"Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the end of the year is approaching, and another year has passed."

Li Chengqian sighed: "What did the court do this year, what decrees did it issue, and what achievements did it make?"

"Whether it's external or internal."

"The court should give a clear explanation."

This is as it should be. Every year before the end of the year, the imperial court would review what it had done in the past year.

It’s equivalent to the year-end summary.

The last grand court meeting is the year-end meeting.

"Left and right servants."

Li Chengqian called out.

Gao Shilian and Fang Xuanling responded immediately.

"Please discuss with each other who will present the work report of the Secretariat to Your Majesty, all the ministers, and the people of the Tang Dynasty at the annual meeting?"

Fang Xuanling was startled and asked, "Your Highness, what do you mean?"

"It's very simple." Li Chengqian smiled and said, "The Shangshu Province is in charge of all state affairs, so it is natural that it knows clearly the work status of each department."

“But not everyone knows what each department has done and what achievements they have made.”

"Also, the Ministry of Chancellery needs to set a work plan and goals for the next year, as well as work directions and priorities."

"Now that we have finished this year's affairs, we have to start thinking about next year's affairs."

"I once said, don't wait for things to find people, wait for people to find things."

“When the problem finds the person, then everything is just a remedy, but when the person finds the problem, it is to solve the problem before it happens.”

"What do you think, gentlemen?"

Xiao Yu immediately said: "Your Highness is wise."

"Everything is prepared, and failure is inevitable."

“I believe everyone understands this principle.”

Changsun Wuji was secretly annoyed, you lackey, you are becoming more and more arrogant.

The old man hasn't spoken yet.

"Your Highness, how should we explain this to His Majesty?"

"I believe your Majesty will agree to this."

Li Chengqian saw Zhangsun Wuji's reaction.

His subordinates cannot all be Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian. If they are of one mind, that is what Li Chengqian does not want to see.

Wei Zheng absolutely supported him, but sometimes he was not suitable to get involved.

The means of the superior is balance and harmony.

He was the one who supported Xiao Yu in order to check and balance the Zhangsun Wuji faction.

There is also a third party, namely Fang Xuanling, Ma Zhou and others.

These people can be seen as being from Li Shimin’s faction in the Eastern Palace Cabinet.

Of course, everyone is Li Shimin's man, but in the East Palace, everyone still has a clear identity label.

"Duke Shen, Duke Liang, who do you think will do the work report for the Ministry of Shangshu?"

Li Chengqian asked again.

Fang Xuanling was a little hesitant, and Gao Shilian did not speak either.

Li Chengqian just looked at the two of them.

Just don't say anything and it's over?
It won't be that easy.

One must stand up today.

He will stop.

"Duke Zheng."

Li Chengqian shouted.

"I am here!" Wei Zheng stepped forward and said, "If the left and right ministers find it difficult to handle, I ask Your Highness to ask His Majesty to let me take over."

"However, I hope that the left and right ministers will not be dissatisfied with me. I also hope that during this period of time, the Shangshu Province can sort out and assist me in writing a good work report."

Li Chengqian gave Wei Zheng a thumbs up.

You are indeed a good teacher of mine.

Really understand cooperation.

If you don't want your jobs as left and right prime ministers, then give them to Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng was aware of the affairs of the Menxia Province, and the Shangshu Province wanted Wei Zheng to intervene.

Li Chengqian didn't care.

"Your Highness."

Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly. If Wei Zheng were really allowed to report on behalf of the Secretariat, how would the left and right ministers still have the face to do so?

"It is better not to trouble Duke Zheng. I will do the report myself."

Gao Shilian also said hurriedly: "I think the Duke of Liang is very suitable. I second the proposal."

Zhang Sun Wuji: "I second this proposal."

Ma Zhou and others didn't care, as it was none of their business anyway.

"In that case, Duke Liang will be responsible."

Li Chengqian felt amused.

Gao Shilian still doesn’t want it?

It’s not that I didn’t give you, my uncle, a chance.

It's you who don't want to take the initiative to accept it.

When the time comes, don't regret it.

"One more thing."

Li Chengqian said sternly, "The Ministry of Chancellery should work with the Ministry of War to come up with a budget for next year's military expenditures."

"This year, the military spending is how much, and next year's military spending is how much."

“There has to be a clear number.”

"The money collected from the national treasury every year cannot be spent as much as you want."

"We still have to count our days."

"What Duke Song said just now is very good."

"Planning is the key to success. Without planning, we should cook according to the size of the pot."

This matter is not ordinary. Everyone was a little shocked. Why did the prince attack the military temple?

But it's not something that can be achieved just by them saying a few words here.

It depends on Your Majesty and the military officers' ideas.

"Your Highness, should we be more cautious about this matter?"

Wei Zheng had to remind him.

"I am very cautious."

"The Secretariat will discuss with the Ministry of War and there should be clear figures on what military expenditures are needed and how much they should be."

Li Chengqian said: "We can't just do whatever we want in military affairs. We can't just do whatever we want."

"Your Highness, that's what you said, but what if a war breaks out?"

Gao Shilian asked.

Everyone knows what kind of person Your Majesty is.

If a fool suddenly offends His Majesty, he will definitely send troops to attack him.

"This is an exception, don't consider it."

Li Chengqian finished speaking and said, "It's settled."

"Please take a look at the minutes of the meeting. If there are no problems, we will send them to the Emperor for his approval."

I'm too lazy to talk nonsense with these people.

In the final analysis, it's just to get them involved so that it looks presentable.

In the end, the final decision still has to be made by Li Shimin.

……

The discussion content and meeting minutes were sent to Taiji Palace together.

After Li Shimin finished reading it roughly, he suddenly had an epiphany.

"Duke Shen, I'm afraid you've missed something."

"This brat, he doesn't do things without deep meaning."

He had no doubt that Li Chengqian had some intention towards Fang Xuanling.

On the contrary, it might be a good thing.

But he couldn't see clearly what was good about it for the time being.

"Someone is coming."

"Call the Duke of Liang, the Duke of Zhao, and the Prince of Hejian to discuss this matter."

"Yes!"

soon.

When the three people arrived, Li Shimin held a small meeting.

"I approve the temple divination that the prince asked for."

"It's normal to count the days. I have a rough idea of ​​how much I spent last year."

Li Shimin said: "But I also know that there are some unclear expenditures."

Li Xiaogong said: "Your Majesty, the military expenditures are all clear."

"The Xueyantuo were truly destroyed."

"The prince said that he would put budget limits on the army. This has just been reformed, so how can we calculate it clearly?"

He also couldn't say that the prince was targeting them.

The prince gave them benefits.

But, this just doesn't feel right.

"How come you don't understand?" Li Shimin asked back.

Li Xiaogong counted on his fingers and said, "Your Majesty, look."

"The reform of the government soldiers requires the distribution of agricultural tools and training."

"And recruiting soldiers costs money. How many soldiers will it cost? There are also military pay, equipment, food, etc. I haven't figured it out yet."

"Besides, there are the Imperial Guards."

"That's a huge expense, how do you calculate it?"

Li Shimin sneered: "I originally thought it was not necessary."

"But now that you put it that way, I don't believe it."

"I spend money without thinking every year, and now I have to calculate the results, but I can't figure it out."

"The more I can't figure it out, the more I want to figure it out."

He said, "Assistant Engine, your Ministry of Civil Affairs should hurry up and settle the military accounts."

Changsun Wuji was cursing in his heart.

After all this time, you all are here for me.

The Ministry of Civil Affairs verifies military accounts?

He just took office as the Minister of Civil Affairs. Am I here to take the blame?

The look in Prince Hejian's eyes seemed like he wanted to eat him.

Those military officers would definitely hang him up on a rack and roast him for food.

Everyone knows that military accounts are a mess.

The day of reckoning is the day to step down.

"His Majesty."

"I think temple fortune telling is OK, but how about a few more?"

"It's military, after all."

Li Xiaogong gave in. No matter what they investigated, they ended up uncovering a lot of things that made it difficult for everyone to handle.

"Oh, your majesty, there is also Gaoli."

Li Xiaogong seemed to have grasped at a straw and secretly signaled to His Majesty.

Don't forget Goryeo.

Li Shimin paused and said, "Well, when the temple calculates, it will be listed separately and not included in the specific calculation."

"Then it's settled."

"There is still nearly a month left, so hurry up and get things done."

The others left, but Li Xiaogong stayed and continued to discuss with Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, this temple needs more money."

Li Xiaogong smiled and said, "We can lose anything but our soldiers."

"You are the Minister of War. How much money do you need? Don't you have an idea?"

Li Shimin said unhappily, "Give me more. How much?"

"Just ask for it, how can I know?"

"How about I give you 10 million?"

pull.

Li Xiaogong would definitely not do it. What can 10 million yuan do?
He was thinking about whether he should go to the prince to see what the appropriate military budget would be.
When Li Chengqian proposed it, Li Shimin made the final decision.

During the last month, all the civil and military officials in the court were extremely busy.

Cheng Zhijie, Li Jing and others couldn't sit still and joined in.

As for the charcoal-headed Yuchi Jingde, he was still raising horses for Li Shimin.

"This name means the soldiers' clothes and winter cotton-padded clothes."

"And weapons and armor all cost money."

"How about I add 10%?"

"How can you be so petty? One percent? I think thirty percent."

"That's too much. It will be hard to calculate later."

"Who will submit it to the Ministry of Civil Affairs?"

"Submit it, don't give it to His Majesty first."

(End of this chapter)