Thinking of this, Lin Yi glanced at Tian Feng and smiled, " Yuanhao, you take charge of this matter. Exchange those gold and silver seals that were brought back into Great Liang currency."
Aside from a portion going into the national treasury, the rest of this money was given to me to spend.
Those soldiers who made meritorious contributions were rewarded doubled, followed by the strengthening and replacement of weapons and equipment, which were the top priorities.
The remaining money will be allocated to the economy, education, science and technology, etc., to promote development in these areas, until it is used up!
Money is something you only need enough of; too much can be a burden.
For an emperor, it is necessary to have a certain financial foundation to deal with various unexpected events.
But if everything is controlled by the government, leaving ordinary people with no money, that would undoubtedly be a distorted system and would certainly lead to trouble.
If the people see no hope, they will inevitably riot. Even if we can suppress them, it will not benefit development.
Instead of hoarding all the money, we should promote the country's overall development and distribute it widely.
Investing money in the military can enhance combat effectiveness and soldier cohesion, thereby reducing casualties, which is undoubtedly a worthwhile endeavor.
The economy, education, science and technology, and weaponry are all major consumers of resources, and spending money on these areas can yield huge returns.
Not only can it enhance the cultural heritage of Great Liang, but it can also subtly return money to the people through these spending methods.
When ordinary people have money, they will naturally want to improve their lives, and in this way, the money actually comes back.
But this process creates a perfect economic cycle.
Although the money will eventually flow back into one's own hands, it will have circulated through various channels, greatly promoting the development of all aspects of society. This is a virtuous cycle.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Tian Feng's expression changed slightly.
Unexpectedly, the Emperor actually gave up the billions of dollars he had obtained and instead gave them to the soldiers and the people. This is truly noble; he regards money as dirt.
He couldn't help but say, moved, "It is truly All Under Heaven blessing for the Great Liang to have such a wise ruler as His Majesty, who is wholeheartedly devoted to the people!"
"Ah, perhaps this is the awareness of an emperor!" Lin Yi sighed and said quietly.
Does an emperor's enlightenment truly mean bringing benefits to the people?
Tian Feng was astonished. He was truly incredibly lucky to have met such a good lord, and it was a blessing for all the people of the All Under Heaven.
Guo Jia's lips twitched.
Seeing Tian Feng's moved expression, he wanted to remind him. Although the Emperor had given up unexpected wealth, the gold and silver had been sealed away; what he had thrown away was just paper money!
That stuff can be worth hundreds of billions a day if the emperor is willing.
Hey, this guy's new here, he doesn't know how dangerous society can be.
Just then, he saw a sharp gaze, and his heart sank. He immediately lowered his head.
"What's wrong, Fengxiao? You seem a little dissatisfied?" Lin Yi looked at him and said with a smile.
Guo Jia shook his head vigorously, forcing a dry laugh, "Your Majesty's benevolence is evident to Heaven and Earth; I am utterly convinced!"
"Hmph, you better keep a low profile lately. The Censorate has quite a few cases against you recently, all for morally offensive and improper behavior." Lin Yi rolled his eyes at him and said irritably.
Forehead?!
At this point, Guo Jia's face turned green. He said with a wry smile, "Your Majesty, that Hai Rui from the Censorate is simply insane!"
I just relieved myself by the river after drinking, and he accused me of indecent behavior and publicly exposing myself! That's outrageous!
He deeply resented the newly established Censorate; it was practically Guo Jia's lifelong enemy.
A mere visit to the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion is enough to be labeled a place of debauchery. A few sips of alcohol are considered indecent behavior; it's simply too difficult.
And the Court of Judicial Review is going too far, it seems like they're targeting them.
"That's not right!"
Tian Feng, completely bewildered, frowned and asked in surprise, "I think Sun Fujia from the Court of Judicial Review and Hai Rui from the Censorate are quite good. We even chatted a bit before!"
He was very surprised. He had clearly done nothing wrong, so how did the Censorate become so heinous in Guo Jia's eyes? He felt like he was going crazy.
Forehead!
Lin Yi was speechless. You're an honest person, so naturally you're not afraid of the Censorate. But Guo Jia is a gambler who's addicted to drinking, whoring, and gambling. He's practically a regular subject of impeachment by the Censorate.
Guo Jia, unusually, blushed slightly, embarrassed by the honest man's question. He chuckled dryly, "Hehe, that Hai Rui is just jealous that I'm more handsome than him, so he's deliberately keeping an eye on me."
Depend on!
Lin Yi couldn't help but roll his eyes.
Handsome my foot! What's so cool about an official like you pissing on a riverbank dock? So many people are watching, are you trying to show off how important you are?
This isn't just public exposure; it's practically censored.
He said irritably, "You better watch yourself, kid. If Sun Fujia sentences you to have your tools confiscated, let's see what you do then."
"Confiscate the tools used in the crime?" Guo Jia was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed drastically. He subtly covered the corner of his clothes, realizing that this was absolutely unacceptable!
He chuckled dryly and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will certainly correct it!"
"Alright, just be careful. You know you're in charge of training officials now. You can't turn them all into drunkards, can you? Otherwise, I'll really have to confiscate your tools of the trade!" Lin Yi said with a stern face.
Those aspiring officials are the flowers of the motherland; if they are all harmed, it would be a real tragedy.
Guo Jia chuckled awkwardly and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will be careful. Besides, Wen Tianxiang is keeping an eye on things, so there won't be any problems."
"Hmph, you'd better watch yourself!" Lin Yi glared at him, then turned and went back to the inner palace.
The next batch of young ladies to enter the palace will need Cai Yan and Shenle, which needs to be arranged, and the specific standards need to be explained.
Although I am not a lecherous person, I still need to have certain criteria for choosing a partner.
Meanwhile, the area outside the palace also became lively.
Ever since the news of the Emperor's plan to hold a public selection of consorts spread, both the former aristocratic families and the current high-ranking officials have been restless.
This is a golden opportunity to rise to the top in one step; nobody wants to miss it.
The members of the aristocratic families began the selection process without any hesitation. Since they were going to enter the palace, they couldn't be too stupid, otherwise they would harm themselves and others.
Even Lu Yafu couldn't help but urgently summon his granddaughter Lu Qianqian, instructing her to prepare for entering the palace.
Looking at his father's righteous expression, Lu Yun couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Father, didn't you say that the current emperor is too domineering and that we shouldn't interfere too much in court affairs?"
Why let Qianqian enter the palace for the imperial concubine selection? Doesn't that mean she's directly thrown into the vortex of power?