Is Xiao Huayong gentle
He also thought he was gentle.
He just secretly let all the ministers receive the news that the national treasury was empty before the Dong Biquan case broke out.
These people would panic that the treasury was really empty, and then when Dong Biquan's affair was exposed, they would naturally unanimously call for the liquidation of the Ministry of Revenue.
Your Majesty, would you dare to allow the Ministry of Revenue to liquidate and check the national treasury so suddenly
He didn't dare. Even if he finally compromised and settled accounts, he had to get himself out of it first. However, the whole government and the public were filled with indignation. Even His Majesty's own people who didn't know the inside story would want to find out how much was left in the national treasury.
What else can Your Majesty do
You still have to learn from yourself and pretend to be dizzy.
"Your Highness, Lord Cui and others are still kneeling at the door of the palace. Please grant permission to liquidate the Ministry of Revenue." Tian Yuan handed over the information that his subordinates had found out.
"No hurry, let them hold your majesty. Dong Biquan hasn't relented yet?" Xiao Huayong peeled a pomegranate and tasted it. "It's sweet and delicious. I'll pick a few juicy ones and send them to Youyou tomorrow."
Tian Yuan raised his head and looked at the red pomegranate not far away, feeling very happy: "Yes."
After accepting the offer, Tian Yuan said, "Dong Biquan has become a little reluctant. If he doesn't see Your Majesty for a few days, he will naturally speak up."
"Well, his majesty will be sick these days, but Cui Zheng and the others won't be able to kneel for long. Pry open his mouth as soon as possible." Xiao Huayong ordered.
Dong Biquan was imprisoned in the Sky Prison and no one was allowed to visit him. Xiao Huayong was also unable to enter the Sky Prison. The people in the Sky Prison were dressed as His Majesty's confidants, and even if there were one or two of them, they dared not move rashly.
Dong Biquan was waiting for the emperor's summons, and Xiao Huayong's men reported to him every word of what happened outside.
"Mr. Dong, only by explaining it earlier can the Dong family be saved."
"Your master has never shown up and hasn't said a single word. Why should I believe it?" Dong Biquan sat there expressionless.
"Does Lord Dong have any other way to fight back?" the jailer asked. "Lord Dong, you must know that His Majesty has been forced to this point. You cannot save him. The deficit of the national treasury and the corruption of the Ministry of Revenue are destined to be borne by Lord Dong."
When these words were spoken, Dong Biquan was shocked. He actually knew that he was acting as a vanguard for His Majesty.
"Mr. Dong, if you confess, you will die. My master may be able to protect the people in the Dong Mansion for you." The jailer persuaded, "If you don't confess, Mr. Dong, you might as well think about the fate of Prince Kang's Mansion."
"You—" Dong Biquan's heart was in turmoil. He actually knew that Prince Kang was also His Majesty!
The jailer ignored him and continued, "The young man from Prince Kang's mansion can still survive because he is a member of the royal family, but the Dong family has no royal relatives."
Dong Biquan thought of Sanlang from Prince Kang's mansion again, and his mind began to become confused.
"How can your dear master preserve my Dong Mansion? How can you ensure that my wife and children will have enough food and clothing for the rest of their lives?" Dong Biquan asked.
"It depends on whether Lord Dong believes it or not." The jailer just passed on the message, "If you believe it, there is a glimmer of hope. If you don't believe it, the whole family will be executed."
After saying this, in order not to arouse suspicion, the jailer did not stay for long and left without hesitation.
Two days have passed. His Majesty has been claiming to be ill for two days. Cui Zheng and Xue Heng led all the officials to leave the palace before curfew, and in the morning they came to kneel and beg to see the emperor.
On the third day, Xiao Huayong finally got what he wanted. He flipped through it casually and stood up: "Go see His Majesty."