Chapter 929: Difficult, really difficult!

At the court meeting the next day, Yun Li's suspicion came back again.

Except for a limited number of people, he thinks everyone is Yun Zheng's spy.

Although he knew that it was wrong to be so suspicious, he couldn't help but doubt those who didn't have his full trust.

These people are hiding too deeply!

I trust Cui Wenjing so much, but isn't Cui Wenjing also that bastard's man?

check!

The arrest of Zhang Xu must be investigated thoroughly!

We must find out all the spies planted by Yun Zheng!

Yun Li secretly made up his mind.

"Your Highness, the examination papers have been reviewed and the court should hold the palace examination as soon as possible."

At this time, Gu Xiu began to speak.

The examination work for this special examination has been completed, and the results have been reported to Yun Li.

Logically speaking, the palace examination should follow closely.

But until now, Yun Li has not set a date for the palace examination.

I don’t know what Yun Li is thinking.

Speaking of the palace examination, Yun Li felt inexplicably angry.

He doesn't want to take part in this damn palace examination at all!

The main reason was that he was very dissatisfied with the list submitted by Gu Xiu and Xiao Wanchou.

The questions for this examination were very simple.

Just one word.

Dangerous!

This was also the topic decided by Emperor Wen before he left the imperial city.

He understood what Emperor Wen meant.

However, he looked at the answer papers of the top ten candidates in the examination, and none of them satisfied him.

The whole article is full of meaningless nonsense!

No one proposed how to deal with the current crisis of the court or how to deal with the threat of the Northern Army.

Someone did mention the threat from the tribes in western Mo, and also put forward some useful suggestions.

But the problem is that the biggest threat to the court right now is Yun Zheng and the Northern Palace Army!

None of these people mentioned the threat posed by Yun Zheng. Why do they all think that Yun Zheng is a hero of Daqian?

Could it be that he also wants him to hold an imperial examination and select some people who are loyal to Yun Zheng as officials?

Is this fucking impure person disgusting himself?

"Your Highness, the palace examination has been delayed for several days. It is indeed not easy to delay it any further! Please preside over the palace examination as soon as possible to reassure the students!"

When Yun Li was feeling unhappy, Xiao Wanchou, who was also the examiner, began to give advice.

"Your Highness, please preside over the palace examination as soon as possible to reassure the students!"

As the two examiners spoke, the other court officials also began to offer their opinions.

The imperial examination has been held for so many years, but there has never been a palace examination that has been delayed for so long.

Although Emperor Wen was not in the imperial city, he had already handed over all state affairs to Yun Li, and it was completely reasonable for him, the crown prince, to preside over the palace examination.

It has been delayed so long that rumors have spread all over the imperial city.

Listening to the advice of the ministers, Yun Li became even more angry.

However, he also knew that the palace examination could not be delayed any longer.

After hesitating for a moment, Yun Li said reluctantly, "The palace examination will be scheduled for three days later. Lord Gu, Duke Yu, I will have a good chat with you after the court meeting. I think the top three places need to be discussed again!"

"Yes!"

Gu Xiu and Xiao Wanchou received the order at the same time.

Xiao Wanchou probably understood why Yun Li was reluctant to preside over the palace examination, and he felt both amused and helpless.

Yun Li didn't even think about the fact that Yun Zheng commanded a large army and had made great achievements.

The court has not made its attitude towards Yun Zheng clear, so who would dare to write nonsense on the imperial examination paper?

If this isn't done right, you could lose your head!

Those students are seeking official positions, not taking their lives as a joke!

As the palace examination was settled, the ministers in the court also breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, Xu Shifu submitted another memorial on the marriage issue, suggesting that Yun Li hold a marriage ceremony with Princess Yangjin as soon as possible to avoid any unexpected events.

Xu Shifu's suggestion was also supported by many court officials.

Yun Zheng married Jia Yao, and Yun Li married Princess Yangjin, which was considered a win.

This matter is beneficial to the reputation of the court and Yun Li, and should be settled thoroughly as soon as possible.

What if the Western Qiang people go back on their word? Wouldn’t the imperial court be humiliated?

Speaking of marriage, Yun Li suddenly felt a headache and sighed, "How could I not know that this matter should be settled as soon as possible? But my father is still in Shuobei. Isn't it a joke that the two countries are making a marriage and my father is not here?"

"Your Highness, extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures!"

Xu Shifu spoke again, "Since the emperor has given your highness full authority over state affairs, he has naturally given your highness the power to decide on this matter! The marriage between the two countries is a major national event, and it is better to do it sooner rather than later!"

"Mr. Yasukuni is right!"

Many officials followed suit.

Could it be that Emperor Wen will come back in a few months, and the marriage will be postponed for a few months?

This kind of thing should be done as soon as possible and cannot be delayed.

If anything changes, it will not be good for either the imperial court or Yun Li.

Yun Li pondered for a while, shook his head and said, "Let's prepare for the palace examination first! The marriage will be discussed after the palace examination is over!"

Yun Li actually had some ideas.

However, some of his ideas could not be expressed in the court.

These can only be discussed in private.

Everyone wanted to persuade him again, but Yun Li raised his hand to stop them.

Afterwards, Yun Li asked about the autumn harvest situation in various places.

God is kind to Daqian this year. Except for a few places, most places have good weather and good harvests, so we should be able to have a good harvest.

But what Yun Li cares most about is tax grain!

How much tax grain can be collected this year?

The amount of tax grain is of vital importance to the current court.

As the Minister of Revenue, Xu Shifu immediately replied: "According to the reports from various places, our tax grain this year should be around 23 million dan..."

"Twenty-three million dan?"

Yun Li frowned, "There hasn't been any major disaster this year, so why is the tax grain 7 million less than the previous two years?"

Twenty-five or twenty-three thousand dan of tax grain is indeed a lot.

But it is impossible to transport all this tax grain to the Ministry of Revenue’s warehouse!

Before the end of August every year, tax books from all regions must be sent to the Ministry of Revenue, which will then allocate tax grain based on local conditions. In addition to withholding tax grain locally, it will also ship some tax grain to support those states and counties with less than ideal financial conditions.

The amount of tax grain that eventually entered the Ministry of Revenue’s warehouse might be less than 10 million dan.

Xu Shifu bowed and said, "Your Highness, there was a flood in the south last year, and production in the south has not yet fully recovered. In addition, there are many turmoil in the families and clans, so the tax grain has decreased compared to the previous two years..."

Xu Shifu was also helpless about this matter!

Yun Li wants to take action against the aristocratic families and clans, so a reduction in taxes and grain is inevitable.

If we want to restore the tax and grain levels to the levels of the previous two years, we may have to wait another two or three years.

Hearing Xu Shifu's answer, Yun Li couldn't help but worry secretly.

This tax grain is not a lot!

Moreover, he still owes Yun Zheng three million dan of grain!

Apart from this account, it seems that the court will have to tighten its belt to make ends meet!

He wanted to do more, but the unsatisfactory taxation greatly restricted him.

Damn Old Six!

It's all his fault!

The only consolation is that this year's sweet potatoes will also have a good harvest.

We can promote the cultivation of sweet potatoes on a large scale next year!