With Li Wei's efforts, Shujia's fever gradually subsided, but her cough never got better. Coughing day and night also made Li Wei unable to sleep well for several days.
Since the two had a falling out that day, Zhao Qian and Li Wei had never seen each other again.
In the blink of an eye, it was already the twelfth lunar month, and the 24th of the twelfth lunar month was Li Wei's birthday. Zhao Qian could not pretend not to know, so he ordered the palace manager to prepare a gift list and buy congratulatory gifts. Just send someone to send it in when the time comes, and he doesn't even need to show up in person.
There are many things going on at the end of the year. After several months of unremitting efforts, the mess in the Ministry of Accounts has been cleared up. How to reform and make the national treasury gradually full is the biggest problem before us.
Zhao Qian and several cabinet ministers discussed this issue for several days, but ultimately came to no result. In the morning of this day, Zhao Qian formally raised the issue of Xiliang in front of the civil and military ministers of the dynasty and the emperor.
"In the early years, the people of Xiliang were barbaric. They captured our land in Daqi and killed our people in Daqi. They were enemies that should not be underestimated. In order to regain the lost land and appease the border, using troops against Xiliang was the right way. After continuous training After hard work, the Xiliang people were finally driven away. Later, Xiliang turned into a piece of fat, and Daqi wanted to swallow this piece of fat. He never thought about these barbaric and stubborn Xiliang people. But in the end it turned into a hard stone. Not only could it not be swallowed, but it also hurt one's teeth. Among other things, how much money did the court spend every year to support those soldiers? Those soldiers are self-respecting, and there are countless corruptions in the army. These people are slowly eroding our dynasty like moths. It's time for this country to change." Zhao Qian said every word with great force. of majesty.
When the ministers heard what Zhao Qian said, they finally wanted to attack the army. However, those generals were all powerful and even became local tyrants. The sky is high and the emperor is far away, and the court cannot control it.
After Zhao Qian said those words, he asked again: "What do you think?"
"Prince Regent, you are right, but these generals have suffered a lot for the imperial court. They have fought bloody battles all the way. They are the foundation of this dynasty. Without them, who would protect our safety?" The one who said this was the right minister of the Ministry of War.
"What the people want now is stability and the development of production. Those large desolate lands have long been deserted because few people are cultivating them. The people have no enough food to eat and are displaced. The strong laborers are all on the front line. Who will guard their small homes? "This development is abnormal. It's time for Da Qi to recuperate. In short, we can no longer fight." Zhao Qian's attitude is obvious.
Zhao Qian formally proposed to withdraw troops and reduce military expenditures. As soon as this move came out, the people in the court were divided into two groups. Most of the civilian officials agreed, but the military attachés strongly opposed it. It is still related to one's own vital interests.
A court battle is inevitable.
When the two factions were inextricably divided, the emperor above said: "That's enough, no one is allowed to argue!"
Everyone gradually calmed down after hearing this childish voice.
"Your Majesty, this is the foundation of the country and cannot be touched." The person who spoke was a first-class mighty general who later became an earl.
Fu Guang was disdainful of this old minister. He said with a straight face: "Uncle Huang serves the country and the people. I think he is right, and you all have to obey his wishes. I won't care about this matter anymore."
Those military attaches didn't take the little emperor seriously, so they naturally took his words as fart.
The court meeting dispersed in a noisy manner, and Zhao Qian went to Wenyuan Pavilion, where he usually worked. It was not far away, and he was caught up by the old ministers behind him.
"My lord, please stay. Please take back your intention. This is the rule left by our ancestors. It is the family law of our ancestors. It cannot be changed easily. If you want to act recklessly, you will be in trouble with your ancestors."
"I didn't say that I would withdraw all the troops, nor did I say that the entire army would be abolished. You said it was just about streamlining and reducing expenditures. What else do you have to be dissatisfied about? You spend so much every year and you are raising a bunch of moths? No matter what you say. , I decided this time.”
Seeing that the regent had made up his mind, these old ministers had no choice but to go to the queen mother again and ask her to mediate.
Li Wei already knew some things about the court meeting through others, and she also had her own ideas, but this time she was definitely on Zhao Qian's side.
When the military attachés requested an audience, Li Wei did not give them a chance.
"The Queen Mother said that she is not a woman who can take care of the affairs of the previous court. Please go back."
"If the regent can act arbitrarily and arbitrarily, the only choice is to ask the queen mother to make the decision."
Wei Tai conveyed these words to Li Wei. In order to stop those people's thoughts, Li Wei said to Wei Tai: "Tell them that I am on the side of the regent in this matter."
After hearing these words, the military attachés gave up the idea of meeting the Queen Mother. Had to find another way.
The incomprehension of the courtiers was also expected by Zhao Qian, but he had made this decision and there would be no turning back. There was no money in the court and the people lived a miserable life. In short, we cannot let these moths rot this dynasty.
The military attachés' request to meet the Queen Mother also reached Zhao Qian's ears. When he heard that Li Wei avoided meeting and stood on his side, he was secretly happy. At least on this point, they are on the same page.
After finishing the day's work, it was already time to wake up when we returned to the palace.
It suddenly started snowing again, and the temperature dropped sharply.
After a busy day, Zhao Qian was not sleepy at all. He asked someone to warm the wine and planned to drink a few glasses to warm up before going to bed.
He drank alone under the lamp. He drank three or four glasses in a row. The more he drank, the more lonely he felt. All that came to mind was the shadow of that woman. He had paid so much for her, and he had loved her so sincerely. Could it be that he had never moved her? In the end, it was nothing in her heart
There had been sweetness and warmth between them, and she had shown him the most beautiful smile. Could it be that all of that was also a lie
Zhao Qian was unwilling to give in. Li Wei's words really hurt her and his heart. So these days he always avoids going to Chongqing Palace.
Baofu came in. Zhao Qian saw the white snow flakes falling on his hair and asked, "Is it snowing?"
"It's been raining for a while."
When Zhao Qian heard about it, he walked out of the room and went under the eaves.
Sure enough, it's snowing again, no wonder it's so cold. He felt desolate in his heart, with so many thoughts at the moment, but he didn't feel sleepy at all.
At this moment, waves of whimpering flutes came from unknown sources.
After listening carefully, I discovered that what was being played was "Lovesickness".
"I miss you for a long time, I miss you for a long time, but I miss you for a short time, infinitely."
(End of chapter)