The most romantic little emperor

As expected, what you fear will come true. Su Zhengfang began to attack and said in a cold voice, "Master Guo, you knew that the national treasury was empty, but you emptied it in the name of disaster relief. What are you thinking? Do you want us to be infamous like you? Or are you taking this opportunity to rebel? Tell me? Who are your accomplices? Who is supporting you behind the scenes?"

When the ministers saw that Shangshu Su was taking strong action, the wind in the court changed immediately. The ministers denounced Guo Jia for his ill intentions and demanded that the prince punish him severely.

At this time, Dong Sicheng also stepped forward, adding fuel to the fire, and advised: "Master Guo, you'd better confess! Tell me your accomplices, and I will petition His Highness with all the masters to spare your life. Don't make mistakes!"

When Taifu Dong said this, it was as if he had confirmed that Guo Jia had committed a crime.

Dong Sicheng is really vicious!

Facing Su Zhengfang's aggressive questioning and Dong Sicheng's attack, Guo Jia was speechless and quickly knelt on the ground and cried, "Your Highness, I have no selfish motives. I am loyal and dedicated to the people and the country!"

After saying that, he ran into a stone pillar nearby. Seeing this, Qin Hao shouted, "Stop him."

Unexpectedly, no one came out to stop him. Qin Hao dodged and blocked in front of him. Fortunately, he was in time. Guo Jia bumped into Qin Hao, knocking him off balance. They both fell down at the same time.

At this time, all the ministers hurriedly helped the prince up and denounced Guo Jia for not knowing whether he would live or die.

Qin Hao heard this and said angrily: "Enough!"

"Guo Jia, stand up and stay aside. You are looking for death over such a small matter. You have disappointed me so much."

Qin Hao looked at everyone and saw their indifferent expressions. He said angrily, "Humph, don't you want to know who his accomplices are?"

"I tell you, his accomplices are me and tens of thousands of disaster victims."

"Humph, a heroic act that benefits the country and the people has been misinterpreted as a conspiracy by people with ulterior motives. How ridiculous."

"Didn't you guys agree that this would benefit the country and the people at the beginning? As soon as you heard that it would cost too much food and money, you immediately changed your mind. Where is your backbone?"

"Leaving aside the question of money and grain, I believe this move will benefit the present and future generations. Who of you supports it? Who of you opposes it? Stand up and let me see it."

When the ministers heard the prince's repeated scolding, they all expressed their approval, saying, "Your Highness is wise. This move will benefit the present and future generations."

Su Zhengfang saw that the situation was hopeless and sighed. He had such a great opportunity and almost killed Guo Jia, but he didn't expect that he would fail in the end. He became even more dissatisfied with the prince.

Dong Sicheng thought to himself that he had offended Guo Jia greatly this time. It seemed that the prince was determined to protect him. It would be better for him to have less contact with him in the future. It would be better to let the Su family fight with him. It would be nice to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between the two tigers.

At this time, Guo Jia regained consciousness. He felt that he had caused trouble for the prince and was immediately ashamed. At the same time, he hated Su Dingfang and Dong Sicheng even more and became more determined to take revenge.

Qin Hao saw everyone's opinions, nodded, squinted his eyes and said: "Now, the first batch of food and wages has been prepared. Let's discuss how to prepare the remaining food and wages."

Guo Jia's mood had recovered. He stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the construction of Yongle Temple has been suspended. Selling materials can raise about one million taels of silver."

Qin Hao nodded, stopped talking, and closed his eyes to rest.

Su Zhengfang looked at the prince's calm expression and knew that he was forcing him to express his opinion. He gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, I am willing to raise another 500,000 taels of silver and 10,000 dan of grain for disaster relief within a month."

Qin Hao did not open his eyes, but continued to rest with his eyes closed.

Seeing that the prince was not satisfied, Su Zhengfang gnashed his teeth in anger and said again: "Your Highness, I am willing to raise another one million taels of silver and 20,000 shi of grain for disaster relief within a month."

Qin Hao opened his eyes and scolded expressionlessly: "In just one month, the daylilies have gone cold. I wonder how many disaster victims will starve to death? Is this how your Ministry of Revenue does things? Why is your efficiency so low?"

"There is also one million taels of silver and 20,000 dan of grain. You, the Minister of Revenue, can even say that?"

"All the money and grain in the country have been handed over to the Ministry of Revenue. I have placed great trust in you. I will not ask for more. I only need 1.5 million taels of silver and 40,000 shi of grain."

"Starting from today, all the funds will be collected within half a month and shipped to the disaster area in batches."

"Master Su, can you do this?"

Su Zhengfang was hesitant. Raising 1.5 million taels of silver and 40,000 shi of grain within half a month was just a small matter for him, but he did not want to be controlled by the prince at will.

So, he stammered, "Your Highness, time is a bit tight, this..."

Qin Hao didn't wait for him to finish and interrupted him: "Whether you can do it or not, you just need to answer me yes or no."

Then he glanced at Lu Yuanshan and added, "If you can't do it, I will find someone who can do it."

Qin Hao's glance towards Lu Yuanshan naturally could not escape Su Zhengfang's eyes. Su Zhengfang was terrified and thought to himself, if he did not agree, would the prince dismiss him from his position as minister and let Lu Yuanshan take his place? Would he dare to do that?

Then he thought that the prince had just dismissed Kong Boli from the post of Left Vice Minister and supported Lu Yuanshan to take the position. People's hearts are hidden, and maybe Lu Yuanshan has been eyeing his position as Shangshu for a long time. It is not impossible that he will return the favor and turn to the prince.

Su Zhengfang's face was uncertain and he didn't know how to choose.

He is not someone who cannot afford to gamble, nor is he someone who cannot afford to lose. Now is not the time to break with the prince. He has figured out this connection.

Su Dingfang felt relieved and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I can do it. I am willing to issue a military order to ensure that all food and money can be collected within half a month and sent to the disaster area."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Hao clapped his hands and said, "Well, Lord Su is dedicated to the country and the people, and he is a role model for our generation. As the crown prince, I should follow the example of Minister Su. Therefore, I am also willing to contribute my humble efforts to the victims and voluntarily raise the remaining two million taels of silver and fifty thousand shi of grain within half a month."

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a thunderclap exploding in the court.

Some people are happy that someone is worried.

Some ministers immediately sang praises to the prince, and flattery was heard everywhere.

Some ministers advised the prince not to be impulsive and to revoke his order.

When Su Zhengfang heard the prince's statement, he was shocked at first, then delighted, and thought to himself, Prince, you asked for this. If you fail to accomplish it, you will have lost the trust of your ministers and the people. I don't know if you can still keep your position as prince.

Dong Sicheng was secretly surprised and thought to himself, Prince, you did it, and it's no loss to me, but if you can't do it, don't come to me for help then. He even fantasized that if the prince really came to me for help in the end, how should he choose to help or not?

Only Guo Jia knelt on the ground and cried bitterly, which moved everyone. "Your Highness, you are wise! The victims are saved!"

Qin Hao said with concern: "Lord Guo, relief for the disaster victims is urgent. You should leave immediately with the first batch of food and money. I hope you can quell the disaster as soon as possible. Go ahead. I won't see you off. When you come back, I will celebrate your success."

After Guo Jia expressed his gratitude, he strode away with a look of resolution on his face.