Chapter 184 - Ministers (2/2)

Naturally, it was much more straightforward to give money. After all, there were only a few grain and oil trading companies in the capital. These silver would eventually return to their hands.

Every time Elder Zheng and the others took the silver, the price of grain and oil would rise.

At this moment, not only were the refugees rioting, even the citizens of the capital were faintly in chaos.

The price of grain and oil had already increased more than five times. If this continued, they would become refugees too.

Elder Zheng and the others were discussing in the Zheng family.

Only did they realize that not only did they not get any benefits from this operation, but they had also lost a lot.

If this continued, they would really lose both their wives and soldiers.

In the morning court, Nalan Cui asked about this matter.

Elder Zheng spoke bitterly about their grievances and scolded these merchants as iron roosters who did not give a single cent. The grain and oil merchants even took the opportunity to increase the price.

Nalan Cui said coldly, ”Why did I hear that it was you who used your power to force these grain and oil merchants to raise their prices?”

Elder Zheng almost gritted his teeth. These grain and oil merchants had actually plucked themselves clean.

However, did he have anything to say to defend himself?

He could only bear the bitter consequences this time.

Nalan Cui harshly reprimanded a few people in the imperial court.

The few ministers led by Elder Zheng were all elders of the imperial court. When had they ever suffered such humiliation? They were all somewhat unwilling.

Elder Zheng cupped his hands. ”Emperor, this matter was handled improperly by the ministers, but we are also thinking for the sake of the people.”

Nalan Cui sneered and said, ”I think you are thinking for your own pockets.”

The expressions of the ministers were extremely ugly.

Elder Zheng said, ”Since the Emperor does not like my abilities, then please find someone else to help you with this matter.”

He looked like he was going to throw the matter aside.

Nalan Cui said, ”Elder Zheng, you still remember what I said back then.”

Elder Zheng said fearlessly, ”As long as the Emperor can resolve this matter, I am willing to give up my position as elder.”