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Ever since he read the notice from the Hubu Yamen and received the peppercorns from the warehouse, his good days had come to an end. Taichang Temple is one of the nine temples. It is responsible for the rituals and sacrifices of the ancestral temple. He is responsible for taking care of some musical instruments used for sacrifices and maintaining them regularly. This is originally idle. The salary is not high, just enough to feed, clothe and feed the family, but it is better than being comfortable.

The results are better now.

He took the pepperwood and knocked on the doors of spice shops, silk and satin shops, and dye houses one by one, hoping to sell it in exchange for some money.

But this world is full of dogs looking down upon others.

When spice merchants, silk merchants, and dyers in Yundu meet officials who come to sell peppermint wood, they will first ask which government office you are from. It doesn't matter like Taichang Temple, Guanglu Temple, Taipu Temple, or the Ministry of Industry. If it is the three provinces, especially the Shangshu Province, the Zhongshu Province, the six ministries appointing officials and personnel, and the Ministry of War in charge of national defense and military pay, such extremely important yamen will immediately greet them with a smile. Let me ask you which grade official you are. If it is grade five or above, take it away at a price five times higher than the market. If it is grade three or above, take it away at a price ten times higher than the market.

Since ancient times, there has been collusion between officials and businessmen. This is not so much the purchase of peppercorns as it is a disguised bribery.

As for those powerless Sesame Officials and Qingshui Yamen, still want to sell peppercorns? disappear as far as you can!

It had only been three days since the pepper and hematoxylin discounts were distributed, and the city was already in chaos, with complaints everywhere. Don't underestimate these rank 6, 7, 8, and 9 sesame officials. There are many of them, and most of them are people who have read poetry and books. They can be cruel when they scold people.

Moreover, many of them come from small and medium-sized families. Even though he is not a direct descendant, even though he may be a declining noble, he still has a certain influence.

"How did you become the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue? You can't live without giving out such a salary!"

Finally, on the street, an official broke down, threw the peppercorns on the ground, cried loudly, and cursed.

The Taichang Temple Si Yue said something fair: "Brother, you must be the Chief Supervisor of Qin Tian. You are scolding the wrong person. This matter cannot be entirely blamed on Her Royal Highness the Princess. The bad idea of ​​using peppercorns instead of silver is the fault of the Minister." Lord Zuo Sheli proposed it, and His Majesty personally approved it. The regent passed away, and today the court held a meeting with Li Dang and ordered Lord Zuo Sheli to serve as Lord Yan Xi. Empress Dowager Yan can hardly speak in the court. Chang No matter what the princess can do, she will only act according to the imperial decree."

Qintian Jianhou's eyes were red with tears in his eyes. He clenched his fists and broke down and complained: "These days are not as good as the days when Yan Party's relatives were under the dictatorship!"

At least, the regent is in charge of the country, the Queen Mother Yan listens behind the curtain, and the eldest princess is in charge of the financial power, and their salaries have never been withheld. Even when the eldest princess got married, all the officials were given additional salaries! Everyone who came to the wedding was given valuable souvenirs!

The crowd suddenly burst into cheers.

"Quick! Go to the Imperial City Chamber of Commerce, where they collect pepper and sappan wood. Pepper costs 1 tael and 5 cents per catty, and sappan wood costs 2 taels of silver per catty, which is higher than the market price!"

"Imperial City Chamber of Commerce? Isn't that the eldest princess's property?"

"That's right! Hurry up! Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess, takes pity on us middle- and lower-class officials. We can't live any longer. They don't ask about the yamen affiliation or rank. As long as you bring peppercorns, they will all be exchanged for cash. silver!"

After hearing the news, Si Yue of Taichang Temple and the Marquis of Qintian Supervisor were extremely happy.

The two of them quickly wiped away their tears, hugged Pepper and Sumu, and ran to the Yundu Imperial City Chamber of Commerce.

Arriving a quarter of an hour later.

Only then did I realize that the queue at the entrance of the Imperial City Chamber of Commerce was already a hundred meters away. Countless lower-level officials were carrying peppercorns to sell, and their faces shone with eager anticipation and were filled with gratitude.

"Don't jump in line, don't push me. All ministers and ministers are people who have read poetry and books, and are very sensible people."

Mu Tingxue was dressed in white. She was honoring her late husband. She didn't wear any gold, jade or phoenix hairpin, nor did she have a gorgeous hair or face. She only tied a white ribbon on her bun.

Extremely elegant, but her face looks like a peach blossom in March. Her brows and eyes seem to be full of sorrow for rain and clouds, and her skin is as white as jade and fragrant.

"I, my princess, are here open for twelve hours to buy peppercorns. As long as you line up, you can get money."

These words are nothing more than a reassurance.

The anxious atmosphere was instantly relieved.

Everyone was beaming with joy.

Very good! The whole family finally doesn’t have to tighten their belts to get by! I can finally pay the expensive rent in the Imperial City!

Half of the middle and lower-level officials are not native to Yundu. It's a small aristocratic family from various states and counties across the country. In order to obtain such an official position, the family did not know how many connections they had to deal with, how much money they spent on filial piety, and their small savings were emptied.

"Fortunately, His Highness is here. He sympathizes with our sufferings, donates money to help everyone through the crisis."

These middle- and lower-level officials sold pepper and sappan wood to the eldest princess and received the money. They all shed tears and bowed their heads again and again.

"The kindness that the eldest princess has shown to me is so great that heaven and earth are so great. I think I can't repay my humble position. I am willing to work for Your Highness!"

"I am willing to go through fire and water for His Highness, no matter what!"

After receiving the money, this group of junior officials of rank 6, 7, 89, and 89 were all determined to die for their bosom friends, and they were determined to repay this kindness to the eldest princess and her two children.

Leaving the party doesn't care whether they live or die.

The little emperor doesn't care whether they live or die.

It doesn't matter, as long as the eldest son is in charge of their life and death! Who is Xie Xuanchen? He is just a member of a clan whose bloodline is thousands of miles away. In terms of royal orthodoxy, he is far behind the eldest princess!

Mu Tingxue smiled and said: "Dear ministers, because of the huge compensation to the enemy, the national treasury has run out of Taicang silver. In the next six months, it is estimated that the salary will be reduced with peppercorns. However, you can use peppercorns at any time. , come to the Imperial City Chamber of Commerce to exchange money. I hope you will understand me when the country is in crisis."

All the sesame officials were greatly moved and shocked in their hearts.

Half a year!

The eldest princess actually used her own money to support these courtiers for half a year!

What a huge expense that must be!

What a bullshit court, the national finances have collapsed. It's better to hang out with the eldest princess!

"My deceased husband was really unjustly accused. He was implicated by the incompetent general Li Junxin. There was a traitorous traitor in the court. He leaked military information to the enemy and was defeated and died in battle."

When Mu Tingxue mentioned Yan Yang, her expression was sad, helpless, sorrowful, and desolate. Her chest seemed to be pressed by a big stone, and her throat was choked as if someone had strangled her. "I hope you won't misunderstand him."

These officials, who had just received the benefits of the eldest princess's salary, were immediately inflamed.

At first, no one dared to worship Yan Yang. After all, he died in shame, his reputation was ruined, and he was deprived of his title. But things are different now. Everyone goes to the eldest princess’s mansion in groups to worship openly and openly!

Mu Tingxue's move brought her husband's reputation back from negative to positive.

"Princess, there is a letter from Mizhou."