C733 Forcing Qing San Ye (1/2)
Ci Xi sneered as he looked at Fu Qing, ”What do we do? My Qing San Ye, the imperial court is currently in a difficult situation. If everyone doesn't care about their own matters, how can we survive in this crisis? ”
”Doesn't Xiao Letian have the title of God of Wealth? I don't need much, I'll let him sell the 10 million taels of national debt... Don't say that I am unreasonable. Since His Majesty was assassinated by him, I shall consider it a mercy if I fail to punish him, a crime of protecting the Lord! ”
Fu Qing was so angry that his face was flushed red, this imperial court was too unreasonable, the Letian Firm had just settled the 6 million taels of national debt, and now they were asking for 10 million? Do you really think that my brother is fat and that anyone can take a bite out of him?
Lord Third heavily kowtowed, ”The empress dowager has a clear understanding that the Letian Firm and the bank do have money, but they can't have that much. Most of the merchants' money goes back and forth in their businesses, who would be able to sleep with Silver Mountain on their back?”
”I can pass on the imperial government's message to the foreign bank, but the chances aren't too high …”
”Hehe …” If you don't have the money for proper business, you will have money to build a house? You even dare to use the Golden Silk Sauna Wood, how can you say you have no money? Do you really think the imperial government is a fool? ” Ci Xi screamed angrily like a madman.
Ci An could no longer remain silent at this time, ”Sister, calm down. When the North Sea and the Jingshan refurbishment project began, didn't something like this happen? ”So it is reasonable to say that those who do not know …”
”Since the empire's finances are currently in a difficult situation, I won't be repairing the North Sea and the Jingshan. I will temporarily seal up all the works and have the Department of Revenue and the Ministry of Internal Affairs send some people to count how much money is left. Let's replenish the capital first …”
”No way!” Fu Qing immediately shouted out, ”The renovation project has already been two-thirds completed, and many of the palace's main structures have already been completed. It would be a waste if we stop construction at this point of time, the houses that have not been repaired by the wind and rain will just wait to rot!”
”So at the very least, we have to finish all the palaces first. The empress dowager must know this well. If the construction stops at this point, all the money we spent earlier would go down the drain!”
Ci Xi laughed coldly and said: ”That's right, you can throw your money into the North Sea and not give the Department of Revenue any, you are truly loyal!”
Fu Qing's flushed red lips shivered, he wanted to say something, but was unable to come up with the words. At this time, Prince Kung Yi came out to be the peacemaker, making him red in the face.
”Calm your anger, Empress Dowager. Fu Qing is obviously my Great Qing's loyal subject. Fuche has always had loyal subjects and filial children. However, that Letian Firm belongs to someone like Xiao Letian, and he can only be a middleman to pass on his words! ”
”Fu Qing! You were shut too tightly. What if Xiao Letian was willing to pay the debt to the imperial government? You were the one who blocked the front, and that also disheartened the heart of the loyal subject. After all, he is also a Imperial Advisor … ”
Fu Qing's mouth was full of bitterness, he did not understand the financial situation between Xiao Letian and himself. In his mind, it was still a very traditional thought, for the imperial government to force the debt onto Xiao Letian was simply bullying others.