The God-Level Prodigal Son of the Tang Dynasty

Although the emperor agreed with Changsun Wuji's method, he still felt uneasy.

After all, before hearing the accurate news, the emperor was still worried that Zhao Chen was a bastard and was determined to pay back the money he borrowed.

If that were the case, it would be best for him, Li Shimin, not to show up at the court meeting tomorrow.

Otherwise it would be too embarrassing and he was afraid that he would not be able to see anyone in the future.

Therefore, the emperor came to the Li Zheng Palace of Empress Changsun.

He felt that sending Zhang Sun Wuji to test Zhao Chen might not be reliable.

It would be better to ask Queen Changsun to ask Zhao Chen.

But after talking to Queen Changsun about this, the emperor clearly saw a look of embarrassment on Queen Changsun's face.

Mr. Guanyin, what's your expression? Are you embarrassed by this? The emperor frowned, inevitably a little displeased.

Of course Queen Changsun was in trouble.

When she came back from Guoxiang Temple, she specifically wanted to visit Zhao Chen.

As a result, Zhao Chen avoided seeing her.

Obviously, Wu Jue's incident made Zhao Chen feel grudge against her.

At this time, when the emperor asked him to ask Zhao Chen about the money, Empress Changsun felt that she might not even be able to see Zhao Chen's face at all.

Didn't Your Majesty just say that I have already asked my brother to ventilate with Chen'er, so I don't need to go anymore. Empress Changsun asked the emperor.

Did something happen between you and Mr. Zhao again?

After you came back from Guoxiang Temple last time, I noticed something was wrong with you.

Is Mr. Zhao giving you a hard time? The emperor frowned.

He keenly realized that something was wrong with Queen Changsun.

In the past, Empress Changsun would be very excited whenever she was asked to meet Zhao Chen.

Where would it be like now, with so many excuses?

No, I just don't know how to meet Chen'er. Queen Changsun shook her head.

She didn't want the emperor to know what happened before, lest the emperor and Zhao Chen conflict again because of her.

Wu Jue's matter has nothing to do with you, Guanyin, go see him. If he dares to be disrespectful, see how I deal with him! The emperor said coldly.

It's not like he was joking.

Empress Changsun had no choice but to leave the palace early the next morning to see Zhao Chen.

The next morning, Queen Changsun's car drove to Chang'an Military Academy, but she did not see any students in the academy.

After questioning, they learned that Zhao Chen, Cheng Chumo, Li Ke and others were training outside with the students from the academy.

I have to wait until evening to come back.

Queen Changsun naturally would not wait until night in the academy, but this also made her relieved.

Since Zhao Chen avoided seeing him for the first time, if Zhao Chen were in the academy today, the result would probably be the same.

It would be better to have this result. After she returns, if the emperor asks, she can have an explanation.

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Although the emperor received a reply from Changsun Wuji, saying that Zhao Chen was willing to agree to the emperor's conditions.

But Empress Changsun still hadn't seen Zhao Chen, which made the emperor still a little uneasy.

Thinking about tomorrow's court meeting, if Zhao Chen regrets it, he is determined to pay back the money himself.

Then does he still want Li Shimin's face?

He slept a little uneasily at night. At about nine o'clock on the second day, the emperor opened his eyes, and the circles under his eyes looked a little dark.

The servants in charge of the palace waited on the emperor to wash up, and then went to the Tai Chi Hall.

When we arrived at the Tai Chi Hall, all the officials had already arrived, standing in two rows on top of the main hall.

I will pay my respects to your Majesty. The officials shouted, but the emperor just waved his hand and looked at Changsun Wuji.

Changsun Wuji clearly told him that Zhao Chen had agreed to his conditions.

But in front of him, Zhao Chen did not appear in Tai Chi Hall.

Are you kidding yourself?

Auxiliary machine, where is Zhao Chen? The emperor stared at Changsun Wuji.

Changsun Wuji's mouth twitched.

How did he know where Zhao Chen had gone?

However, his mind moved quickly and he hurriedly said: Your Majesty, the King of Han was still at the academy outside the city yesterday, and he will probably arrive later today.

We don't have to wait for him. There are still a lot of things to deal with in the sixth department!

The emperor didn't say anything. As long as Zhao Chen didn't come to collect money from him today, it didn't matter.

Forget it, let's discuss other matters first. The emperor waved his hand.

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Fang Xuanling stood up, held hands with the emperor, and said: Your Majesty, there is news from the Hedong area that the flood season has been extended this year, and there is a risk of the rivers and canals bursting their banks.

Hedong region hopes that both the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry can support it.

The so-called support from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works is nothing more than the Ministry of Household Affairs providing money and the Ministry of Works providing craftsmen.

Hedong is not too far from Chang'an.

As the birthplace of the Yellow River, Hedong was very important to the Tang Dynasty.

And in the Hedong area, there were millions of people in the Tang Dynasty.

If a river channel breaks its banks, it is definitely not a trivial matter.

What did they say? The emperor frowned.

As long as the household department is mentioned, it will definitely cost money.

But where does the Ministry of Revenue still have money now?

Officials from Hedong said that they need the court's support of millions of dollars to strengthen the river embankments...

A million strings?

How dare they speak? The emperor interrupted Fang Xuanling at that time.

The Ministry of Revenue has now emptied all its inventory, which is half a million yuan.

There are other things to guard against.

How can I get a million dollars?

Fang Xuanling was interrupted by the emperor, so he naturally didn't say anything anymore. He just helped handle the political affairs of the Ministry of Revenue.

He is not responsible for specific things.

What can you do? Tell me! All the officials said they were dissatisfied.

As he spoke, the emperor was a little annoyed.

There is nothing the officials can do.

This is obviously something that requires money to solve. What can they do?

Is it possible for the emperor to issue an order to increase taxes?

Then the person who made this suggestion had to have his head chopped off by the emperor first?

All the officials remained silent, which made the emperor even more angry.

I thought to myself that with so many officials in the court, are they all raised by me to make a living?

boom--

Speak! The emperor slammed the table and shouted angrily again.

All the officials lowered their heads.

You say, Mr. Zuo Shilang, Hubu. The emperor looked at the current Zuo Shilang, Hubu, with a stern look on his face.

The left minister of Hubei was an old man. When the emperor called him by name and asked him to speak, his heart sank immediately.

Your Majesty... Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue only has 500,000 guan of silver now, and we have to be prepared for other things to happen.

I really can't afford that much money.

But I know that His Highness the King of Han is rich. If His Highness the King of Han can be supported...

When Tobe Zuoshilang said this, he raised his head and carefully looked at the emperor's face.

Seeing that the emperor's expression softened slightly, he knew that his words made the emperor think about it.

The courage in my heart inevitably grew stronger.

Your Majesty, the annual income from the properties under the King of Han is much greater than the income of the imperial court.

The King of Han is your Majesty's prince, so it is only natural that he should provide some money to help overcome the current difficulties. The left minister of household affairs said with a smile.

The atmosphere in Tai Chi Hall relaxed.

All the officials let out a long sigh of relief.

They were afraid that after the emperor asked one question, he would ask others.

They can't solve this problem without money.

Of course such a difficult problem must be solved by rich people.

And obviously, Zhao Chen is rich.