Chapter 67: Retired
Hearing his wife’s answer, Yang Lihuo straightened his official robes and said, "After I bring the tax money to the Ministry of War, I will report to the Emperor. We will leave as soon as I come back from the imperial palace."
Old Madam Yang clutched the handkerchief tightly, looked at her husband anxiously, and said, "Be careful. We will wait for you."
"Mhm." Yang Lihuo patted his wife’s hand reassuringly.
Yang Lihuo ordered the guards to carry the tax money and walk to the office of the Ministry of War. Since Huang Fu deliberately let everyone know about the tax collection, Hu Chengjie, the Chief Minister of the Ministry of War, was already waiting for Yang Lihuo in front of the office of the Ministry of War. After Yang Lihuo got out of the horse carriage, Hu Chengjie stepped forward to salute him.
"Left Prime Minister Yang has worked hard." He said solemnly.
Yang Lihuo returned his salutation and said, "I can only do until here. The rest will need Minister Hu’s help."
"Thank you, Left Prime Minister Yang. This minister will ensure that every cent is spent well." He promised with a serious expression on his face.
Knowing Hu Chengjie’s upright character, Yang Lihuo believed that he would do what he promised. When the guards moved the boxes of tax money into the office of the Ministry of War, he looked at Hu Chengjie.
"Since this old minister has completed the task, this minister will take my leave and report to the Emperor." Yang Lihuo said calmly.