Surviving In The Ancient Times With Limitless Supplies
Chapter 62: Yang Lihuo’s Decision

Chapter 62: Yang Lihuo’s Decision

Yang Lihuo knew that it was not easy to get Huang Fu’s help without giving him any benefits. With Huang Fu’s greedy personality, Yang Lihuo was already mentally prepared that this conversation would be difficult.

He looked at Huang Fu calmly and said, "Minister Huang must know that the Ministry of War has long since become an empty shell. They have no way to prepare military rations in a short time."

After hearing Yang Lihuo’s words, Huang Fu smiled slightly and said, "I understand Left Prime Minister Yang’s difficulties. But nothing in this world is free."

Hearing Huang Fu’s words, Yang Lihuo’s gaze sank. He clenched his hands tightly under his wide sleeves and asked, "What does Minister Huang want before willing to help me?"

Hearing Yang Lihuo’s question, Huang Fu smiled. After a brief silence, he looked at Yang Lihou with a hint of reproach inside his cunning eyes.

"Left Prime Minister Yang, is this how you see me?" He asked disappointedly.

Yang Lihuo didn’t bother to pretend with Huang Fu any more, and said, "Minister Huang, stop pretending. We both know what you’re thinking right now. Tell me what you want, and we can end this conversation sooner."

Seeing that Yang Lihuo had said that, Huang Fu’s expression returned to normal as he said, "Since Left Prime Minister Yang already knew, then I won’t beat around the bush anymore. For what Left Prime Minister Yang wants from me, I want half of the tax revenue collected this time."

Yang Lihuo was furious when he heard Huang Fu’s request, but he was not surprised. With Huang Fu’s personality, he already guessed that what he wanted was money. But he still didn’t expect that Huang Fu’s appetite would be so big.

Yang Lihuo tried his best to calm himself down, took a few deep breaths, and said, "What is collected from the people must be returned to the people. It is against the rules and morals for Minister Huang to claim the tax money for himself."

Hearing Yang Lihou’s reprimand, Huang Fu narrowed his eyes. When he spoke, there was a touch of anger and dissatisfaction in his tone.

He looked at Yang Lihuo and asked, "Left Prime Minister Yang, have you forgotten the reason why you came to my residence late at night?"

Yang Lihou paused, and swallowed back what he wanted to say. He lowered his eyes and looked at his clenched hands. After a while, he slowly loosened his clenched hands.

Huang Fu sat on the main seat, staring at Yang Lihuo all the time. He carefully observed the subtle changes in Yang Lihuo’s expression, knowing that tonight, he could reap another huge benefit. Waiting for Yang Lihuo to make up his mind, Huang Fu took a sip of his slightly cold tea.

Different from Huang Fu’s calm demeanor, Yang Lihuo was in conflict. He knew that agreeing to Huang Fu’s request would implicate countless innocent people. But if he refuses, the one who loses their lives will be his own family and clansman. If he fails, Emperor Ming would sentence him with capital punishment by beheading nine generations.

’After all, you can’t go against the current by yourself. Since I can’t protect everyone, I can only choose to protect myself.’

After making a decision, Yang Lihuo raised his head and looked at Huang Fu. Seeing the calmness inside Yang Lihuo’s eyes, Huang Fu’s smiles deepened.

"Has Left Prime Minister Yang made his decision?" He asked calmly.

Yang Lihuo looked calm and said, "As long as Minister Huang can help me get the money for the military rations, I won’t ask you how you did it. Whatever Minister Huang wants, as long as it is not against my bottom line, I can agree with you."

Putting down the teacup, Huang Fu said, "Excellent. Then... This minister will prepare the money and send it to Left Prime Minister Yang’s residence before sunset tomorrow. Is this a good arrangement, Left Prime Minister Yang?"

Hearing Huang Fu’s words, Yang Lihuo’s heart sank.

’Indeed... He wanted to use me as a scapegoat. But what can I do? This is my only option right now.’

Knowing that he had no choice, Yang Lihuo stood up and looked at Huang Fu. "Then I will wait for Minister Huang to send the money."

After speaking, Yang Lihuo left without saying goodbye. Huang Fu looked at his straight back and sneered.

"Just an old man who has no power, still dare to put on a high and mighty face in front of me? Hmph!" He sneered with obvious disdain in his tone.

After Yang Lihuo came out of Huang’s residence, he climbed into the carriage and returned to his residence. Twenty minutes later, he arrived at the Left Prime Minister’s residence. He looked up at the nameplate in sadness and stood there for a while.

When the guards saw him coming back, they saluted one after another. "Prime Minister."

Nodding to the guards, he walked in, walking towards the main courtyard. Before reaching the main courtyard, he suddenly stopped and looked at the male servant on the night shift.

"You, come here. Go gather everyone and let them all go to the main hall." He said to the male servant.

"Yes, Prime Minister." The male servant saluted and hurriedly went to call the other masters.

Seeing that the male servant had left, Yang Lihuo turned around and went to the main hall instead of the main courtyard. After walking for a few minutes, he walked into the main hall and sat down on the main seat.

He quietly looked at the spacious and elegant main hall that holds countless history. No one knew what he was thinking now, and no one dared to disturb him. Not long after, all the masters had arrived in the main hall.

Seeing him sitting quietly on the main seat, they looked at each and they could see the confusion in their eyes. After a few seconds, they saluted him together.

"Greetings, Father / Father-In-Law / Grandfather."

Old Madam Yang walked to the empty seat next to Yang Lihuo and sat down. Old Madam Yang looked at her husband and asked, "Husband, it’s so late, why did you summon everyone at this time?"