Chapter 55: Silent until now, then stunning the world

Since the officials couldn't solve the matter, and Ying Zi Ye said he could, shouldn't he be given a chance to try?

Ying Zheng pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Ying Zi Ye, if this matter is entrusted to you, do you have the confidence to complete it?"

"I am referring to the empty treasury and the food shortage; do not try to fool me!"

These two matters were more important than the remnants of the six states; he directly ignored the problem of the remnants of the six states.

As long as these two matters are solved, what are the remnants of the six states?

Ying Ying Zi Ye was calm as usual and said: "Father Emperor, this son has confidence!"

"And... this son is talking about three matters!"

"The empty treasury, the remnants of the six states, and the food shortage—the three matters can be solved together!"

Once these words were spoken, the officials were full of disbelief and began to whisper one after another.

"Complete three matters together?"

"How is this possible?"

"Is the Ninth Prince crazy?"

"Mad, truly too mad!"

"This old man has never seen such a shameless person!"

"He wants to show off in front of His Majesty! When he fails, he will know he was wrong!"

"Hehe, I guess when he fails, His Majesty will be angry and banish him to guard the north with General Meng Tian!"

The court officials did not believe the Ninth Prince could accomplish these three matters.

Let alone three matters, he couldn't even accomplish one!

The expressions of the other Princes were also not good.

This Ninth Brother clearly wanted to take on these matters and make some achievements.

But where is it so easy to make achievements?

Although they couldn't do it either, seeing a brother dare to take on this task made them feel uncomfortable.

Not to mention whether it could be completed, just this courage—what if Father Emperor appreciated it?

They also wanted to take on this matter, but after thinking about it, they gave up.

If it couldn't be completed, it wouldn't be a joke.

Prince Fu Su furrowed his brows, looking at Ying Ying Zi Ye, not knowing what he was thinking.

He couldn't do this.

Could Ninth Brother really do it?

Ying Zheng ignored the various reactions of the crowd and looked at Ying Ying Zi Ye with interest.

Looking at this kid, it didn't seem like he was joking.

"Is this true? How much confidence do you have?"

"Do not joke about this matter."

Ying Ying Zi Ye smiled lightly.

"That depends on how much power Father Emperor gives this son."

"If you give one percent of the power, then this son has one percent confidence."

"If you give five percent of the power, then this son has five percent confidence."

"If Father Emperor trusts this son and gives this son the greatest power, then this son has full confidence!"

"How much can be accomplished depends on you, Father Emperor!"

If Brother Zheng delegated power and let him be fully responsible, he would have great confidence.

If the power given was very small and he was restricted everywhere.

Wanting to collect taxes from the nobles and reform would be a pipe dream!

Ying Zheng's tightly furrowed brows relaxed after hearing this.

To collect taxes from the noble gentry, the first hurdle is the full court of civil and military officials.

Looking at their appearance just now, the vast majority did not agree with this plan.

Only a very small portion agreed.

They were almost vehemently opposed to it; as Emperor, he couldn't kill them all in a fit of anger, could he?

Then who would manage the Great Qin empire for him?

Who would lead the troops to fight for him?

He couldn't cripple himself just because of these taxes, could he?

He was at his wits' end about this matter, and seeing this kid Ying Zi Ye so confident.

Perhaps he wouldn't disappoint him?

He also secretly made up his mind.

If this kid really solved such a major matter.

What would be the harm in handing the position of Crown Prince to him?

This kid had given him surprises again and again.

Thinking of the previous few matters, this kid could handle them very well.

And this kid seemed to have been hiding his talents.

For example, today's calligraphy was a case in point.

Now that he had no way, why not let this kid try?

And he didn't feel that this kid was bragging.

Ying Zheng swept a glance at the officials and spoke slowly.

"The treasury is empty, and some nobles and merchants are wealthier than the royal family!" ===== CHAPTER 57 =====