Summon the Mythical Emperor of the World

The prime minister, no matter which dynasty, is an extremely high-ranking minister, under one person and above ten thousand people.

Even in certain special time periods, the prime minister can replace the emperor and exercise the power to govern the world.

And dismissing a prime minister is a big deal.

If there is no reason, even the emperor cannot change the prime minister at will.

Otherwise, it will inevitably lead to the backlash of the ministers, which will eventually lead to the disappointment of the ruler and the minister, and the chaos of the court.

The Minister of the Ministry of Housing never imagined that the young His Majesty in front of him was going to attack the Prime Minister!

"Okay, go down." Li Si waved at Cao Zhengchun.

Cao Zhengchun respectfully left the Hall of Longevity.

Li Si's expression softened a little.

A thorough investigation of the Prime Minister Yuanzai's affairs was handed over to Cao Zhengchun, and Li Si felt more at ease.

If it was someone else, they might be afraid of the power of the prime minister, but Cao Zhengchun would never do that.

Not to mention Cao Zhengchun himself, he is a god and demon level powerhouse with sky-high strength. The key point is that Cao Zhengchun is absolutely loyal to Li Si.

This is the reason why Li Si delegated power to Cao Zhengchun and asked him to set up the East Factory and monitor the ministers.

The most important position, naturally, should be left to one's own talents.

Otherwise, if Dongchang is controlled by other forces, then Li Si may really be restless.

Cao Zhengchun left the Hall of Longevity, immediately put down all matters, and began to investigate the old man of Prime Minister Yuanzai.

"Prime Minister Yuan Zai?"

Cao Zhengchun sneered.

He knew very well that Li Si asked him to investigate the prime minister, and it was definitely not for the reason of simply abusing the treasury.

The emperor is planning to centralize power!

After several generations of inheritance in the Tang Dynasty, especially after the Anshi Rebellion, it began to turn from prosperity to decline, and the power of the emperor was scattered unconsciously.

There are many things that the emperor cannot do by himself.

Need to discuss with the Chancellor.

Why?

Part of the emperor's power was transferred to the prime minister.

Li Si's investigation of the prime minister just wanted to take back the power in the hands of the prime minister.

Thinking of this, Cao Zhengchun prepared to sneak into the prime minister's mansion in person.

Li Si's account of his affairs must be foolproof, so that Li Si is satisfied!

...

the next day.

Start early.

The ministers stood early and waited outside the Taiji Hall.

According to the level of official position, follow the two sides of the imperial road in order and enter the Taiji Hall in an orderly manner.

Civil and military officials all entered the dynasty.

Wearing a dragon robe, Li Si walked on the golden imperial road, crossed the steps of the palace, passed the civil and military officials, and finally sat on the dragon chair, overlooking the ministers.

"Long Live Long Live Your Majesty!"

The ministers bowed their heads in salute.

Li Si leaned slightly on the throne of the dragon chair: "All Aiqings are flat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Only then did the civil and military officials dare to stand up.

This is an early morning rule.

If the emperor did not order to be flattened, the ministers would have to kneel for the morning court.

"Your Majesty, I have something to do..."

A minister stood up and said loudly.

...

An hour later, the morning came to an end.

Li Si raised his eyelids and said, "Is there anything else to be announced?"

The civil and military officials looked at each other, bowed and said, "Report to Your Majesty, I have no more to wait."

"In this case, there is something on my side that needs to be known by all the Aiqings." Li Si said.

"The Minister of the Household, announce the details of the treasury to all the Aiqings." Li Si gestured to the Minister of Household.

"The minister obeys the order." The minister of households came out, looked around the ministers, and said loudly: "At the beginning of the year, the treasury was 24 million taels of silver, and now there are 4 million taels of silver left in the treasury."

As soon as the Ministry of Housing Minister's voice fell, the civil and military officials of the Man Dynasty were stunned.

"Four million taels?"

"I, the Tang treasury,

How could it be so much money? "

The first reaction of the ministers was disbelief.

What a joke.

Four million taels of silver is certainly an astronomical figure.

But what does that compare to.

If there were only four million taels of silver left in the dignified Tang treasury, it would be ridiculous.

Li Siduan sat on the throne of the dragon chair and saw clearly the reactions of the ministers.

Most of the courtiers looked incredible.

"Okay, continue to announce." Li Si said.

The Minister of the Ministry of Housing received the decree and continued: "Among them, 1 million taels are consumed by the royal family, 500,000 taels are for foreign expenditures, and 1.5 million taels are replacements for the army and military salaries."

When the Minister of the Household said this, he paused for a moment, and finally said: "The remaining 17 million taels will be transferred away by the prime minister."

As soon as the words came out.

The entire hall fell into a dead silence, and the needle drop could be heard.

Therefore, the minister's eyes were focused on the prime minister Yuan Zai.

Seventeen million two...

This is not a decimal.

Where did the prime minister use this huge sum of money?

"His Majesty!"

"Injustice!"

Prime Minister Yuan Zai knelt on the ground with a thud.

"All of this is because Li Jingzhong, that dog slave, threatened the old minister."

"Li Jingzhong falsely passed on His Majesty's will, secretly used His Majesty's seal, and ordered the old minister to do this."

"The old minister didn't know, he was deceived!"

Prime Minister Yuan Zai cried bitterly.

"yes?"

Li Si looked at the prime minister expressionlessly.

The prime minister pushed everything on Li Jingzhong, which can be said to be extremely perfect.

Li Jingzhong is dead anyway.

Dead without proof.

What the prime minister says is what he says.

"Director Cao." Li Si put his right hand on the armrest of the dragon chair and looked at Cao Zhengchun.

Cao Zhengchun immediately understood what Li Si meant.

Early this morning, Cao Zhengchun deliberately followed Li Si's instructions and stood beside Li Si.

It is convenient for Li Si to summon him at any time.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, after the investigation of the East Factory, Prime Minister Yuanzai has fifty mansions, all of which are located in the prosperous area of ​​Chang'an City, equivalent to 500,000 taels of silver. 10,000 taels, plus countless jewels, calligraphy and paintings."

Cao Zhengchun said respectfully.

Li Si's face became gloomy when he heard the words: "Tell me, how much are these two silver taels in total."

"Your Majesty, at least fifty million taels of silver." Cao Zhengchun bowed and said.

"Fifty million taels!"

Li Si sighed lightly, killing intent on his face.

You know, even if Datang's tax revenue is only 10 million taels a year.

And the prime minister's property is actually equivalent to the five-year taxation of the Tang Dynasty!

Fifty million taels of silver was enough to increase the number of Tang soldiers by more than half.

Prime Minister Yuan Zai had already turned ashes.

He never dreamed that Li Si knew exactly what his old man was.

This... how is this possible?

However!

Since Li Si has even found out the number of his mansions, the evidence is already ironclad, and he cannot deny it.

At this point, Prime Minister Yuan Zai's thoughts were all despairing.

At this time, Li Si looked furious and his killing intent was boiling.

"Fifty million taels of silver, I am the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and I have never seen such wealth since I ascended the throne."

Li Si slowly got up and looked at the prime minister who was shaking like chaff: "Prime Minister, you will never tell me that these silver taels are the salary I gave you from the Tang Dynasty, right?"

"minister..."

"I dare not..."

The prime minister sighed.

"Don't you dare?"

Li Si sneered.

"In this world, is there anything else that Yuan Zai dare not do?"

"Five million taels of silver, a mere prime minister has embezzled fifty million taels of silver!!"

"My country, it is because of you assholes that the people are not living, and the sun is turning to the west!!!"

At the Taiji Hall, Li Si angrily rebuked the ministers!