On a certain level, Wang Guo could also be considered as courageous, at least he had dared to speak of the truth that everyone else could not.

Hu Guang suddenly became a rotten bitter melon, his dripping cold sweat reminiscent of running juice.

Just then, Chang Geng suddenly spoke up.

The young Yan Bei Wang stepped forward: "Would Royal Brother be willing to listen to a few words of mine?"

Hu Guang cast a grateful glance over at him, Chang Geng gently smiled: "Royal Brother, first cease your anger, water that has been spilled cannot be taken back, the dead cannot be resurrected. The predicament of the borders on four sides has become an established fact, it is useless to argue and be angry. Rather than a commotion, it's better for us to think about what else we could do to save this situation."

Perhaps because he had followed a monk for a long time, his body did not harbour the lingering flame and smoke of the common world. Standing in front of the hall, his calmness soaked through the insides, even the fire of rage had unconsciously eased up with him.

Li Feng secretly let out a breath and waved his hand: "Go on."

Chang Geng: "At the moment, the Central Plains has been caught in the fire, the soldiers have been moved, but the rations have not been prepared. It is inevitable to witness the scene of insufficient supplement; thus, I ask of Royal Brother to please open the National Treasury and send out all Ziliujin. This is the first matter."

"Yes, you have reminded me," Li Feng turned to the Ministry of Housing, "Immediately coordinate with the others..."

"Royal Brother," Chang Geng interrupted him. "Your subject has said to send out everything — in this extraordinary period, the Drumming Order has already become a burden. The generals are still carrying shackles as such, does Royal Brother wish to tie them up to go on the battlefield?"

If someone else were to speak these words, it would have been extremely offensive, but there was no telling why, coming from the mouth of Yan Bei Wang, no one could feel angry.

Hu Guang who had just been left aside quickly followed suit: "Your subject agrees."

Not waiting for Li Feng to open his mouth, the group from the Revenue faction had bubbled up, the Minister of Revenue raised his voice: "Your Majesty, we absolutely must not. At this time, the distribution of Ziliujin truly could solve the urgent need but allow your subject to say a few unpleasant words. In case this situation is prolonged, after solving it today, what will come of tomorrow? Are we going to use next year's portion?"