Yun Shang completely entrusted the matters of the Wanshou Festival to the Ministry of Rites. But in less than two days, the Minister of Rites came to beg Yun Shang.
"Your majesty, I have discussed with you about the arrangement of the Wanshou Festival. Except for the cups, bowls, dishes and the theatrical troupe, your majesty didn't make any comments."
"But when I asked the Ministry of Revenue for money, they didn't agree. They said the soldiers at the frontier didn't have enough food and clothes. Although the Wanshou Festival is a big event, we can't be too extravagant. "
"Your majesty, we have already cancelled a lot of things! It couldn't be reduced any more... Those were all consented by your majesty. How about your majesty call them here and tell them? "
Yun Shang raised her eyes and wondered, "Official Wu, you have probably misunderstood me. Although I have only pointed out two things which I thought particularly unnecessary. But it doesn't
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f an official keeps putting on airs like this and disdain to do anything else, then he will never be a good official. "
Yun Shang lowered her eyes and said, "As a woman, I even know this. Official Wu, you should understand."
"His majesty is different from other emperors. He had suffered all kinds of hardships in the world because of some special experiences when he was a child, and his views on things are different from others. If you want to make some achievements in front of his majesty, you can't just perform as before. "
"There is also an easy solution to the matter of Wanshou Festival. That is to communicate with the Ministry of Revenue and come to an amount that everyone can accept. Then, arrange the celebration within this amount. It's all up to you, Official Wu. "
Yun Shang smiled carelessly, "That's all I want to say. I have already given you some advice, so I won't say anything more. As for the rest, please think about it yourself."