The princes present were all suddenly sobered, looking at one another.
How should they choose? Should the state treasury bear the burden of the princes’ stipends, or should the Imperial Treasury?
Emperor Chongzhen’s words were crystal clear: from this day forward, the state treasury would prioritize military expenditures and official salaries. The stipends for the princes would only be paid out last. If the treasury ran dry, the stipends would be in arrears; they would only be paid when there was money available.
Chapter 1337