An Eight-year-old Princess

Chapter 1302 Advice

Yun Shang completely entrusted the matters of the Wanshou Festival to the Ministry of Rites. But in

less than two days, the Minister of Rites came to beg Yun Shang.

"Your majesty, I have discussed with you about the arrangement of the Wanshou Festival. Except for

the cups, bowls, dishes and the theatrical troupe, your majesty didn't make any comments."

"But when I asked the Ministry of Revenue for money, they didn't agree. They said the soldiers at the

frontier didn't have enough food and clothes. Although the Wanshou Festival is a big event, we can't be

too extravagant. "

"Your majesty, we have already cancelled a lot of things! It couldn't be reduced any more... Those were

all consented by your majesty. How about your majesty call them here and tell them? " NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

Yun Shang raised her eyes and wondered, "Official Wu, you have probably misunderstood me.

Although I have only pointed out two things which I thought particularly unnecessary. But it doesn't

mean that I have agreed on everything else. "

"I don't know much about the national treasury and the Wanshou Festival, so I don't dare to say

anything easily. Otherwise, if anything happens, I can't bear it."

"Female members in the imperial household are not allowed to meddle with political officials. . His

majesty ordered you to ask for my opinions just because the preparations for Wanshou Festival also

have something to do with the imperial household. Except for the part about the imperial household, I

dare not make a decision for anything else.

With a warm smile on her face, Yun Shang said, "How about you go to ask his majesty again?"

"Or, you can have a good discussion with the officials from the Ministry of Revenue? I believe that they

are not stubborn and unreasonable people. If you really have a good reason, they won't refuse. "

Official Wu guessed that Yun Shang must have known they had gossiped about her that day. He felt

bitter in his heart. He only smiled bitterly and said, "It's really difficult for me to hold the Wanshou

Festival if the Ministry of Revenue doesn't cooperate."

Yun Shang picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea casually. "I can't do anything about it. You all

have your own difficulties."

"The Ministry of Revenue is responsible for the national treasury. The tax hasn't been collected this

year. The soldiers at the border are still waiting for the food and clothing, and the officials in the court

are still waiting for the government's salary, and the Ministry of Works is also waiting for the money for

constructions. "

"Which one doesn't need money?"

Yun Shang said with a sigh, "The Wanshou Festival is important, but the safety of the people of the

State of Xia and the salary of the officials are also important."

Official Wu raised his hand and wiped the sweat on his forehead. "But..."

"All right." Yun Shang smiled and said, "No buts, how can I ask Ministry of Revenue for money? But in

my opinion, you don't have to take all the money from the national treasury for the Wanshou Festival."

"If you could hold a grand celebration for the Wanshou festival without taking any money from the

national treasury, it will be a great achievement."

Official Wu was stunned. He didn't come to his senses and said, "Without... taking money from the

national treasury? "

What can I do?

How is that possible?

Obviously, the Empress was still taunting him?

Yun Shang nodded seriously, "Yes, without taking money from the national treasury."

"Official Wu, do you still remember that last time you came to me, I had given you an idea that the stuff

produced by the official kiln can be sold to those noble clans in the city?"

"There are many businessmen who don't lack money. They also hope to use these things to raise their

own status. If you can make good use of this, the money will come endlessly."

"Cups, bowls and dishes produced in the official kiln, and the things removed from the palace..."

"In many people's eyes, things related to the royal family in the palace are very rare. So it's not difficult

to sell them at a good price. I can approve you to do this. I will ask someone to pick out some

insignificant items that can be sold. You can find a way to sell them. "

"You can even ask the craftsmen in the palace to make some special items for the Wanshou Festival

and sell them to the noble families of the State of Xia."

"There are not many masters in the imperial palace now, and these craftsmen are idle. They can be

used. Discuss the matter with the Ministry of Revenue. Borrow some money from the national treasury

to buy the materials and make an IOU note in the name of the Ministry of Rites. You can pay it back

after you sell those things. "

Official Wu gritted his teeth. How could the Ministry of Rites have to do such things?

He even didn't want to think about it.

Yun Shang seemed to understand what he was thinking. She smiled and said, "In this world, there is

no clear boundary between being noble and being humble. Many people think that being an official in

the court is noble. And doing business is a shame. "

"But many businessmen are even better that officials in many aspects."

"Is it easy to be an official? It was easy to be an official, but it was not easy to be a good official. I often

teach my subordinates that no matter it's a black cat or a white cat, a cat that can catch rats is a good

cat! Something can't be seen in an ordinary way. "

"I always think that if an official keeps putting on airs like this and disdain to do anything else, then he

will never be a good official. "

Yun Shang lowered her eyes and said, "As a woman, I even know this. Official Wu, you should

understand."

"His majesty is different from other emperors. He had suffered all kinds of hardships in the world

because of some special experiences when he was a child, and his views on things are different from

others. If you want to make some achievements in front of his majesty, you can't just perform as before.

"

"There is also an easy solution to the matter of Wanshou Festival. That is to communicate with the

Ministry of Revenue and come to an amount that everyone can accept. Then, arrange the celebration

within this amount. It's all up to you, Official Wu. "

Yun Shang smiled carelessly, "That's all I want to say. I have already given you some advice, so I won't

say anything more. As for the rest, please think about it yourself."