Chapter 575 Private Money

"Pay back five million taels first?" Lord Yang frowned, obviously disagreeing with this idea. "Dongling is far away from Xiqi, and it is not convenient for the envoy to go back and forth. Besides paying back the money, the travel expenses are also not small. If it is to go back and forth twice, it will take more time, energy and money, which is obviously not cost-effective."

"Lord Yang is right." Wen Zhan nodded, "So what I mean is that you can prepare the five million taels of silver at the beginning of the year, and prepare another five million taels at this time next year, and then send them to Dongling together."

Prince Rong said solemnly: "The envoys of Dongling prepared generous gifts when they came to Xiqi. When we go to Dongling, in addition to paying back the money, we should also prepare a gift, which is also a considerable amount."

After all, courtesy is reciprocity. Now that Xiqi is getting stronger, we can't let people talk about etiquette.

"Huh?" A minister in the court suddenly thought of something, "The silk and satin sent by Da Zhou, Shu and Dongling are just gathering dust in the treasury. There are no concubines in the harem, so it is better to convert them all into silver. In this way, the repayment plan can be faster."

"Lord Yan's idea is not bad!" Lord Yang's face showed a look of realization, "And those jewels and jades are rarely used, we can choose some that are not used and convert them into silver."

Chu Qinghuang sat silently on the dragon chair, never saying a word, letting them discuss.

Prince Rong slowly looked around the hall: "Lord Yan's suggestion is good, but silk and satin can only be worn by dignitaries and nobles. Even if some of the jewels and jades in the treasury are removed for royal use, the rest can only be used by dignitaries and nobles and their families. Lord Yan thinks who should be sold to so many things?"

As soon as these words came out, the hall instantly became quiet.

Lord Yan said: "If any minister has enough money, he can buy a few pieces of silk and satin and take them home. The women in the family can make clothes to wear. Now that the New Year has passed and spring is coming, the ladies and girls in each mansion need new clothes."

The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment.

Let them spend money to buy the silk and satin piled up in the treasury?

This is a lot of money. Who can wear so much?

If everyone only buys a few pieces, it won't be a big deal.

"I think we can send silk and satin as gifts to Dongling." The Minister of Rites suggested, "Gifts from all countries, jewelry, jade and silk and satin are the first choice, it is not impolite."

The ministers were silent for a moment, "They send it here, and we send it back?"

The Minister of Rites was speechless for a moment, then pondered: "The best silk in the world comes from Shu, and most of the top silk in the treasury is also a gift from Shu. We pick some of the best and send them to Dongling, which is also a sincere gesture."

Others heard this and thought that this idea was quite appropriate.

So Lord Yang bowed: "I wonder what your majesty thinks?"

"It's useless for Dongling to have so much silk and satin." Chu Qinghuang said lightly, "The emperor of Dongling has only one queen in the harem, how much can she wear?"

The ministers were surprised.

How does your majesty know that the emperor of Dongling has only one queen?

Chu Qinghuang said calmly: "The Emperor and Empress of Dongling have a deep relationship. They have never appointed other concubines, and they will not appoint any in the future."

The ministers were silent again, and suddenly they didn't know what to say.

The Empress of Xiqi had only one husband in her harem, and the Emperor of Dongling had only one empress in her harem. Now they all have the monogamous monarchy system?

The emperors used to abdicate early, and now the emperors are infatuated with each other. They are all clean and self-disciplined, not obsessed with beauty, and only devoted to government affairs. In this way, why worry about the world not being strong and the country not being stable?

I originally thought that only the Empress of their family had a different temperament, but I didn't expect that the King of Dongling was no less than that.

The ministers were in a complicated mood. Compared with the self-discipline of the king, the ministers with concubines seemed more romantic and lustful...

"Today is the first day of court after the New Year, so let's discuss this first. If you have anything to say, please send the memorial to the imperial study later." Chu Qinghuang stood up, "Regarding the repayment of the money, you can think about it more. It's easier to be debt-free."

After a pause, "In addition, Yang Aiqing and Wen Aiqing are responsible for selecting some suitable silks, satins, and jewelry and jades to sell. If you have many female relatives at home and are willing to contribute, please select some suitable ones and buy them back. It can not only decorate the temperament of your wives and concubines at home, but also relieve me of my worries and work, killing two birds with one stone."

The left and right assistant ministers of the Ministry of Revenue bowed and accepted the order.

"Let's adjourn the court."

The whole court of civil and military officials sent her off respectfully: "We respectfully send off Her Majesty, long live Her Majesty!"

Chu Qinghuang turned around and left with Fu Cang.

When they got outside the palace, Fu Cang quickly put a mink cape on her. It was not until they reached Changming Palace that Chu Qinghuang took off her cape and court dress and sat down by the stove.

Mingyue served her hot tea to warm her body.

Chu Lingchuan, who was already waiting in Changming Palace, stepped forward to take her pulse: "Your Majesty will give birth in two or three months. Although the mother and child are healthy and the fetus is safe, the weather is cold. Your Majesty should pay attention to keeping warm during this period and don't catch a cold."

Chu Qinghuang hummed, picked up the teacup and drank a sip of hot tea: "Today's morning court is very lively."

Chu Lingchuan smiled warmly: "What are the ministers arguing about again?"

"Pay back the money."

Chu Lingchuan was silent for a moment, thinking of the debt of 10 million taels, and smiled slowly: "The emperor should not ask your majesty to pay back the money."

"Brother Huang, it's Brother Huang's business. The ministers of Xiqi should raise some points." Chu Qinghuang said, "They have lived a comfortable life in the past two years, but soon they will lose their sense of crisis."

Chu Lingchuan nodded slowly: "Your Majesty is wise."

"Although the money still has to be paid back," Chu Qinghuang said, "but I don't mind asking my father to give me more money."

Chu Lingchuan said: "The three million taels of silver that Your Majesty kept in Nanji's bank account are still there. If Your Majesty needs it, I will have someone count the silver and send it over another day."

"No need for the time being." Chu Qinghuang said, "The money from the treasury is enough. The three million taels are my and Fucang's private money."

Chu Lingchuan smiled slightly: "Your Majesty has as much private money as you want. Master, you are the only daughter. How can I still make you short of money?"

"Lingchuan." Chu Qinghuang held her chin and looked at him, "My previous servants have begun to prepare for their weddings. What about you? You don't have any plans yet?"

Chu Lingchuan thought for a while: "I traveled all over the world in the past two years and was busy with business matters. I had no time to take care of my children's personal relationships. Although I had some leisure years ago, I haven't met the girl I want to spend the rest of my life with."

Chu Qinghuang nodded and said in a leisurely and calm tone: "If you like men, I can accept it."

Chu Lingchuan was stunned: "Man?"