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The ministers were secretly pleased to see Xie Zhao being humiliated.

But Prime Minister Feng couldn't stand it anymore. After all, Xie Zhao was Xie An's father, and Xie An was a disciple of the Bamboo Sage and held an important position in his Confucian school.

Although Xie Zhao is a scheming person, he is quite handy to use. It would be a bit unworthy if he were disliked by His Majesty.

Seeing that everyone was ready to make a move, Prime Minister Feng said, "It's being rumored that the Xie family of Chen County wanted to return to their clan, but was rejected. Is that true?"

Xie Zhao suddenly realized what was happening, glared at the people in the warehouse department, and quickly said, "Yes, I have long since severed ties with the Xie family of Chen County." He glanced at Prime Minister Feng, who had a look of gratitude in his eyes, and was afraid that Emperor Qi would not believe him, so he added, "This time it's because of my son's cancellation of the engagement."

That day, he learned that Princess Jing'an had compensated Xie Xian with several mountains, and he was angry for two days. However, he was very fortunate in his heart because the only connection between the main line of the Xie family and the Xie family of Chen County had been cut off. As long as they had no contact with each other until they died, he would naturally not be dragged down again.

From then on, a successful career is just around the corner.

Emperor Qi's brows slightly relaxed: "So that's how it is." A warm look appeared on his face, as if it was not him who had just turned hostile. He asked the eunuch to help Xie Zhao to stand up, then turned around and asked about the things in the north.

"Let's raise funds this time just as Prime Minister Feng said!" The day before yesterday, the secret technique of raising beans and rice that he learned from Concubine Cui had been hailed as a good omen by all the ministers.

Everyone also took advantage of this auspicious sign and praised him like snowflakes, making Emperor Qi feel elated.

Before Emperor Qi could be happy for long, Prime Minister Feng lowered his head and Situ Cui, who had been wearing a red robe with diamond patterns on it and had been silent, took a step forward and said, "I have a report to make!" His voice was like a bell, interrupting the flattery of the crowd.

Emperor Qi's face changed and he was quite displeased, but when he looked at the energetic old man in front of him, he became helpless. After all, the Cui family was in charge of the court's purse, so even the emperor had to give them some face.

"My dear Minister Cui, what's the matter?" Emperor Qi asked with difficulty. Every time this old man reported something bad, it was always bad news.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that this bean method can improve people's livelihood. I request that it be promoted throughout the country." Situ Cui ignored the ugly look on Emperor Qi's face.

When the ministers saw the emperor's grim expression, they all shut up. Cui Situ snorted coldly, "What a bunch of cowards."

"I heard that this secret technique of beans seemed to have been passed down from the Cui family!" Xie Zhao hurriedly jumped out to help Emperor Qi.

But he knew that the bean and bean method made the Cui family a fortune.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this! Their eyes scanned the faces of Emperor Qi and Cui Situ. What was going on?

Prime Minister Feng glared at Xie Zhao. It was a waste of his good looks. He had a handsome face with a dignified and upright appearance, but he made a fawning expression.

What an eyesore! I'm afraid only Emperor Qi would like to be flattered by this guy!

Xie Zhao originally wanted to support Emperor Qi by saying this, but with just one word he made both of them lose face.

Finally, Cui Cheng spoke up: "The Cui family is not aware of this matter." Qingque is becoming more and more unreliable. Humph! Just like his sister, he was fooled by sweet words.

Emperor Qi looked awkwardly at Cui Cheng, his father-in-law and moneybag, and coughed lightly and compromised: "Then let's do as Cui Situ said and implement it throughout the country!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" This time the compliments from the crowd were much more sincere.

Seeing that the Emperor Qi's expression had eased, Zhang Changli from the Ministry of War said, "Your Majesty, winter is approaching. Yang Mao, the governor of Tongguan, has reported that due to the continuous refugees caused by the disaster, the food and wages have been in arrears for a long time, and the border guards are short of soldiers."

Everyone frowned. The matter in the north was not over yet, and the situation in the west was not peaceful either.

"Isn't there a garrison at Tongguan?" Emperor Qi asked? For several years, the Jin Kingdom in the west had not caused any trouble, and he had mostly focused on the north.

"Your Majesty, there are many refugees this year, and most of them are driven westward through the counties, and the guards are also unable to take care of themselves." Meng Heng, the Minister of Revenue, spoke up quickly. The loss of common people in Guanzhong was serious, which was related to his evaluation. If he didn't take this opportunity to make it clear, when would he take it?

"How many people?" Emperor Qi frowned slightly.

Meng Heng swallowed his saliva, looked at Feng Zhuo and Prime Minister Feng for help, and then said, "More than 100,000 people."

"What?" Emperor Qi was furious. "The border is already poor, how can there be enough food to feed 100,000 people?"

"Your Majesty, it is said that some counties have let the refugees go directly out of the country!" The Chief Censor was happy to watch the fun.

"Isn't this just asking the people to die?" Everyone was in an uproar.

"Ah! The counties and towns below are really not in good shape."

Seeing Emperor Qi's face darken, Prime Minister Feng said, "Now we should discuss how to solve the problem. It can't be that no one can be retained!" Although the harvest is not good this year, the situations in each state and county are different, so there should always be better places.

Emperor Qi's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he looked down. Just when he was about to issue another self-criticism edict, the person standing beside the throne whispered to the attendant, "Your Majesty, someone said a few days ago that someone in Chen County was rated as top in this year's assessment!"

His shrill voice brought a touch of freshness to everyone.

"Quick, tell me where you are from and how you can be so courageous."

Soon, the report on the assessment level was passed to Feng Xiang. He quickly glanced at it and looked at Xie Zhao next to him with surprise.

Xie Zhao, who was confused by being looked at:?

"Your Majesty, this is Que County in Chen Prefecture. The county magistrate, Bai Tingjing, has been rated as excellent." After a pause, he continued, "The number of common people in the county has increased by more than 10,000 within a year, and he has passed the inspection seal of the procuratorate."

"Very good!" Emperor Qi breathed a sigh of relief. After all, there was still a place to receive the refugees, and his wisdom was not ruined.

"Isn't Que County in Chenjun the ancestral home of the Xie family?" Finally someone understood why Prime Minister Feng looked at Xie Zhao just now.

Prime Minister Feng nodded: "It is said in the report that the refugees were settled down thanks to the Xie family's help and the efforts of the whole county."

Wow, worthy of being a Blackrock Guard!

Emperor Qi raised his eyebrows slightly: "Good! This achievement should be rewarded." He said reward, but his eyes were scanning everyone's faces.

Prime Minister Feng was helpless. The emperor was suspicious again. But now that things had come to this, he was at a loss as to how to reward him. If he said a big reward, the emperor would surely not agree.

But the reward is too little, and it makes Your Majesty look stingy. Although Your Majesty is indeed narrow-minded.

"This Xie family of Chenjun..." Feng Xiang was about to speak when he was interrupted abruptly by a voice.

Everyone was stunned and looked towards the person who made the noise. They saw Xie Zhao bowing and saying, "Your Majesty, Xie's duty is to share your worries. We do not deserve any reward."

His jade-like face was a little pale, and there was a trace of distortion in his panic. Everyone despised him in their hearts. He had just said that he would break off relations with the Xie family of Chen County, but now he jumped out to take credit for other people's achievements. He was not a good son.

Prime Minister Feng was quite displeased at being interrupted, but after hearing Xie Zhao's words, he looked at Emperor Qi again, raised his head, sighed, and stopped talking.