ãWith the Finance Minister fainting once more, Ye Yu couldnât help but frown.ã
ãThis small gesture was immediately noticed by his top lackey, Sun Longhai.ã
ãHe quickly requested that the Finance Minister retire due to old age.ã
ãHow could one debate state affairs when constantly falling into a coma?ã
ãAt the same time, he declared his full support for Ye Yuâs military campaign.ã
ãIf they were defeated, as the Prime Minister, he would take the lead in donating all his assets.ã@@novelbin@@
ãThese remarks left everyone stunned.ã
ãThey had seen land concessions before, but never had they seen someone offer their wealth as compensation.ã
ãThis kind of rule is quite explosive even if you look at the whole world.ã
ãThe ministers were left dumbfounded, unsure of what to say.ã
ãYe Yu slowly stood up and announced the establishment of the Jinyiwei (Embroidered Uniform Guard) to supervise the officials.ã
ãAnyone caught embezzling or plotting rebellion would be executed on the spot, and their property confiscated!ã
ãFor now, the Jinyiwei would be led by Sun Longhai!ã
ãAfter delivering the second decree, Ye Yu walked straight out of the main hall.ã
ãSun Longhai, meanwhile, was radiating a formidable aura.ã
ãStanding alone at the front of the ministers, he coldly said: I would like to remind all colleagues here.ã
ãIn the future, there should be no more dissenting voices against His Majesty during court sessions.ã
ãOtherwise, you will definitely lose the chance to attend court.ã
ãA blatant threat, a naked threat!ã
ãSome astute individuals had already guessed that the newly established Jinyiwei might be Ye Yuâs weapon.ã
ãBut they never expected Sun Longhai to openly threaten them here.ã
ãWas it already so brazen?ã
ãIn such a situation, the ministers could only bow and comply, respectfully following the Prime Ministerâs advice!ã
ãThree months later.ã
ãHundreds of thousands of troops were ready and waiting.ã
ãThe thousand accompanying cultivators were also prepared.ã
ãCivil and military officials stood in two rows, undaunted by the scorching sun.ã
ãThey gathered outside the city, just to await one personâs arrival.ã
ãMoments later.ã
ãThe roar of dragons filled the air.ã
ãFour enormous dragons pulled the dragon carriage, soaring through the sky, creating a surge of air waves.ã
ãYe Yu descended from the dragon carriage and looked at the hundreds of thousands of soldiers.ã
ãGathering spiritual energy, he announced: Perhaps many of you donât know why we are fighting this war!ã
ãLet me tell you, the reason is simple: itâs for money!ã
ãIf we win, there will be land, money, food, and women!ã
ãYour children will be born into prosperity!ã
ãYour parents will become landowners!ã
ãI donât want to belabor encouraging words.ã
ãSome say Iâm just a spendthrift emperor who throws money around!ã
ãThatâs right, I am indeed like that. I give out money!ã
ãWith a wave of Ye Yuâs large sleeve, hundreds of large chests filled with silver were brought to the scene.ã
ãBefore the battle even began, every soldier received a large sum of money.ã
ãThe cultivators were given spirit stones!ã
ãLooking at the heavy items in their hands, everyone was ecstatic.ã
ãThe cheers of âLong live!â filled the air.ã
ãPreviously, as soldiers, they only ever got promises from their generals!ã
ãBut Ye Yu? He directly gave them real rewards.ã
ãHow could they not be excited?ã
ãWatching the silver being distributed, the newly appointed Finance Ministerâs face turned pale, his figure swaying.ã
ãHe finally understood why the previous minister often fainted.ã
ãWith money being handed out like this, how could the treasury possibly endure?ã
ãOnce all the silver and spirit stones were distributed, Ye Yu felt a surge of spiritual energy pouring into him!ã
ãAt that moment, he fully advanced to the mid-stage of the Integration Realm.ã
ãIt should be said, having the innate Prodigal Sacred Body as a talent was incredibly satisfying.ã
ãMoreover, this dreamscape provided Ye Yu with an excellent platform.ã
ãHe was bound to soar to new heights!ã
ãIn high spirits, Ye Yu raised his arm and declared: No need for more words, just remember, I only know how to give out money.ã
ãFor those going to battle, if you win, the money will be doubled and given on the spot!ã
ãThe hundreds of thousands of soldiers cheered once more.ã
ãAt this moment, the armyâs morale was at its peak.ã
ãAmong the crowd, a female general with a veiled face slightly squinted her fierce eyes.ã
ãHer name was Huangfu Baizhi.ã
ãHer father was Huangfu Ying, the man whose residence was bought by Ye Yu with ten thousand spirit stones during his time as a prince.ã
ãHuangfu Baizhi gazed at the figure in the golden robe ahead.ã
ãShe was slightly dazed.ã
ãShe really couldnât understand Ye Yu.ã
ãA prince who only knew how to squander money defeated all his brothers and ascended to the throne.ã
ãShe had thought Ye Yu was merely pretending to be a spendthrift during his time as a prince to hide his talents.ã
ãPerhaps he would change once he became emperor.ã
ãBut the series of decrees that followed proved.ã
ãThis new emperor was purely and simply fond of throwing money around.ã
ãSuch a massive sum of money being thrown out would indeed boost morale.ã
ãBut it also posed a significant burden on the treasury.ã
ãDespite this, the joy on Ye Yuâs face did not seem like a disguise.ã
ãWhat is this man really thinking?ã
ãA moment later, the army set out.ã
ãYe Yu watched their departing figures without hurrying to leave.ã
ãSun Longhai quietly stepped forward.ã
ãIn a low voice, he said: Your Majesty, recently the Jinyiwei have discovered thirty-two officials guilty of corruption. There are also eight officials and the Fifteenth Prince Ye Anming who are closely involved and plotting treason. What should we do about this?ã
ãYe Yu replied calmly: Confiscate the officialsâ property, and the Fifteenth Prince, due to a sudden illness, will unfortunately pass away.ã
ãWith just a few words, he decided the fate of dozens of people.ã
ãThis made Sun Longhai feel relieved.ã
ãIndeed, although His Majesty appears spendthrift and unpredictable, he has a grand strategy in mind.ã
ãWhen it comes to being ruthless, he never hesitates.ã
ãThis is how the imperial throne can be secured.ã
ãSun Longhai nodded in agreement and was about to leave when Ye Yu spoke again: The confiscated property from those officials should be given to the people as another distribution of money. The reason is, I am happy today!ã
ãSun Longhai was instantly covered in black lines.ã
ãYour Majesty, can you not save any money and avoid being so extravagant?ã
ãSun Longhai sighed and began carrying out the orders.ã
ãThe people receiving the second wave of money were almost overjoyed to the point of being dazed.ã
ãWhat a divine emperor, always giving out money. Such a habit was simply too wonderful.ã
ãIn the future, they would definitely support any decree from Ye Yu unconditionally.ã
ãAfter all, who wouldnât like such a good emperor?ã
ãMany households even began setting up longevity tablets for Ye Yu at home, praying day and night for his long life.ã
ãThree years later, the Great Yong Dynastyâs army, with unstoppable momentum, reached the outskirts of the Great Xia capital.ã
ãEvery soldierâs face showed no sign of distress, only excitement.ã
ãThree years, a full three years.ã
ãEvery time they captured a city, Ye Yuâs cleanup teams would appear on time.ã
ãThey would strip the city of all its wealth and then distribute it according to their military achievements.ã
ãThis arrangement meant that each of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers had amassed a considerable fortune.ã
ãNot only could they afford to marry when they returned home, they could also become landowners.ã
ãUnder such circumstances, they no longer saw the cities as their goal, only the wealth.ã
ãSome were already calculating in their minds how much money they could get from capturing the royal capital.ã
ãIn the center of the army, inside the tent.ã
ãHuangfu Baizhi was carefully studying the map, contemplating the method for the siege.ã
ãAt this moment, a sharp voice suddenly came from outside.ã
ãThe Emperor has arrived!ã