Chapter 874: Take from the people and use it for the people.

Chapter 874: Take from the people and use it for the people.

Shen Xia said calmly, "Where did Concubine Yi hear this nonsense? You know, this thing is special, but the cost is quite high. As for making money, it is definitely profitable. If it doesn't make money, don't you know how to lie at home? But it's not as profitable as Concubine Yi said."

After he finished speaking, he looked at the ladies and said, "Madam, which family doesn't have property? Such a family has huge expenses. If they don't make some money, will they just sit there and eat all the money? As for being rich enough to rival a country, my modest property is enough to rival a country. You really look down on your majesty's hard work and efforts to serve the country over the years."

Shen Xia found Concubine Yi really annoying.

If she dares to make things difficult for me, I will give her a pair of big shoes in return.

She is disrespecting the emperor's efforts over the years.

The queen heard it.

He glanced at Concubine Yi and said, "What nonsense are you talking about!"

Xiyue was stunned standing by. Her mother really wouldn't listen to anything she said.

She didn't understand why he was always targeting Princess Anping.

She knew that her father was more optimistic about Princess Anping, but she still insisted on going against him.

I have never understood what is going on in my mother's mind?

The Queen looked at the clock in front of her.

Which family among these nobles doesn’t have any industry?

Besides, which industry in Beijing has made the most money in recent years?

It's nothing more than a gambling house.

But that gambling house is simply harming people!

But it makes money the fastest.

Why didn't anyone say anything?

The money that Anping earned was earned through his own ability, which makes people jealous.

He really has no tolerance for others.

She also knew that there was not much money in the treasury.

But she knew very well what Concubine Yi meant by those words.

But it's also true that people are jealous.

I'm afraid that the income of any other prefecture is not as great as that of Princess Anping alone.

So there are many people who are jealous.

At this time, Mrs. Xu opposite smiled and tried to smooth things over.

"Princess Anping has misunderstood. That's not what Concubine Yi meant." After saying this, she was about to say the next sentence.

Shen Xia looked at him. She knew this person. As for how she knew him, it was because it was the first time she saw him.

I felt like she didn't look at me in a very good way.

So Shen Xia asked someone else, and this was Xu Xiner's mother, Mrs. Xu.

Shen Xia thought that the other party couldn't say anything good.

Before the other party could say the next sentence.

He replied, "Madam Xu and Concubine Yi are very close, and you know exactly what Concubine Yi means."

Mrs. Xu choked.

How can I say that?

Everyone knows that Princess Anping often does not play by the rules.

At least Mrs. Xu is older.

As a result, Princess Anping didn't even give him a chance.

Of course, the smart ones also understand that there is a little rift between Miss Xu and Princess Anping.

Madam Xu's face darkened: "Princess Anping, please don't be so angry! As the emperor's bedmate, Concubine Yi must know that the national treasury is empty now, so she thought that as a member of the royal family, the princess should at least do her part!"

Shen Xia said calmly: "Mrs. Xu means that Concubine Yi is interfering in politics."

Concubine Yi heard it.

It has been passed down from ancient times to the present day that the harem is not allowed to interfere in political affairs.

Not to mention his own, even the Queen can't do that.

Concubine Yi frowned and looked at Madam Xu.

What does she mean?

Madam Xu quickly waved her hand: "That's not what I meant."

Then she looked at the Empress and quickly explained, "Your Majesty, please don't listen to Princess Anping's instigation. I just think that Princess Anping, as a member of the royal family, should help Your Majesty relieve his worries."

Shen Xia chuckled. This was because he was jealous of the other person's wealth and wanted to bleed for him, yet he spoke so righteously.

It's a joke.

This family is rich, and that family has little money.

If the national treasury is really empty, it would not have started to be empty this year. Why do people think of contributing to the country and repaying the country just by seeing her making money?

Of course, she has no objection to serving the country, taking from the people and giving back to the people.

But if she bleeds, she will never let these instigators go.

The Queen looked at Madam Xu gently.

She certainly knew what she meant.

Lord Xu is the Minister of Revenue. The Ministry of Revenue is in deficit and wants someone to fill the gap!

Then Shen Xia said coldly: "Your Majesty, everyone knows that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, but Madam Xu insisted on mentioning the affairs of the previous dynasty here. Your Majesty, what do you think she is thinking?"

Shen Xia's voice was loud, but it was filled with unquestionable firmness.

The ladies and young ladies next to them.

All surprised.

With such good words, he can never suffer any loss anywhere.

After all, sometimes you meet other ladies.

Even if the other person's words are unpleasant or offensive.

They all endured and kept the peace.

What's more, if the other party is older, it will be even less beneficial.

However, the noble families always treat people differently based on their personalities.

Not everyone can step on it.

They just thought that the eldest princess never went out.

He thought he could ignore a princess.

It also gives you a little bit of verbal pleasure.

Unexpectedly, the princess refused to give in at all.

Madam Xu heard this and said, "Princess Anping is very eloquent. Please stop slandering me. I just love my country and my people."

"Really? Since Madam Xu loves her country and her people, and the Xu family has a lot of assets, how much money has Madam Xu donated over the years? It's just right for me to listen to how much Madam Xu donated. I will do as you say."

Mrs. Xu choked.

Seeing that the other party did not speak, Shen Xia continued: "Why, you haven't donated for so many years, and now you suddenly think about patriotism when you see me, the princess?"

"But it's okay. As long as we love our country and our people, it doesn't matter whether it's early or late. It just so happens that all the ladies are here, and the Queen is presiding. Our husbands are working hard in the front court, and we have to do our part for them in the back. It's a good opportunity to express our patriotism."

"Mrs. Xu, please start! How much do you think is appropriate to donate?"

Shen Xia looked at Madam Xu steadily.

Mrs. Xu felt like she was being roasted on a fire.

After all, at this time, no amount of donation is appropriate.

If you donate too much, people who don’t know will think that the government is embezzling money. If you donate too little, it will seem insignificant.

In fact, Mrs. Xu's idea was really unnecessary.

A person who is upright and has nothing to fear from his own shadow would never think of these things.

The queen was also looking at Madam Xu in front.

She was quite happy with the development of this matter.

This was her idea of ​​fame after all.

Although the money was donated by everyone, I was the one who came out on top in the end.

Outsiders would say that the Queen, for the sake of Baisheng, helped the ladies to donate money to ease the pressure on the national treasury.

In the end, you are the biggest beneficiary.

Of course Shen Xia understood this logic and was happy to see it happen.

Mrs. Xu saw that everyone was looking at her.

No way.

I hesitated for a long time.

Is this a donation of five thousand taels or ten thousand taels?

In fact, whether it is five thousand or ten thousand taels, it is the income of the mansion for several months.

But there is no way.

Finally, he could only grit his teeth and say, "Ten thousand taels."

Shen Xia curled her lips: "Mrs. Xu is so generous! Mr. Xu's annual salary is only a few hundred taels, and Mrs. Xu can donate 10,000 taels. It seems that she has made a lot of money------ah!"