Those in the Ministry of War, with even a modicum of power, are overwhelmingly dominant. When they walk, their steps shake the earth.
Not to mention General Li, a figure of such authority, his bearing is even more formidable.
"These years, with constant warfare at the border and continuous disasters within the country, the treasury is empty, and expenses are pressing. The treasury silver I promised to allocate to you can't be released right now; I am truly at my wits' end."
"If you make a fuss like this, it's meaningless. I have already thought of many solutions for you; I estimate that in another two or three months, the silver will definitely be in place."
Why did Old Master Xie fall seriously ill recently?
He was pressured, of course.
With the treasury empty, his position as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is not easy to hold. There are countless people who demand silver from him.
Each one of them is a figure of great power and influence.
