Increase taxes in Jiangnan?!

As soon as I heard his words, my back felt as if I had been struck by lightning. I felt numb for a while. I turned around subconsciously. Shen Gongye still stood there respectfully and said sincerely: "I was with Shengjing a few years ago.

After years of fighting, the treasury was empty. The emperor was kind-hearted and issued an edict to exempt half of the taxes in Jiangnan. This is enough to recuperate and recuperate. If the treasury is not filled up, in case of war, I am afraid that I will not be able to defend the enemy..."

"..."

"This is a memorial jointly signed by Wei Chen and several other ministers. I hope the emperor will approve it!"

Having said this, Shen Gongyi knelt down tremblingly and said sadly: "I still hope that the emperor will serve the world, think again!"

As he spoke, the clear cry of a child came from the room. The two complement each other, like an invisible force pushing people down a path they don't want to take.

Pei Yuanhao stood in front of him, looking down at him, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he leaned over to help Shen Gongye up.

"Why is Taifu like this?"

"Your Majesty..."

"Master Taifu has really tried his best for the sake of the people of the world. I am deeply gratified. In this matter, I will follow what Master Taifu said."

"Thank...Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Shen Gongye knelt down and kowtowed tremblingly again. The moment he knelt down, a cold wind flashed across Pei Yuanhao's exposed face. His dark eyes glanced slightly and looked towards

Got me.

At that moment, I just felt that my chest felt a little uncomfortable, and I immediately turned my head away.

However, many things don't just have to be avoided, they really don't exist. Even if I leave Pei Yuanhao and Shen Gongye far behind, my mind has been churning countless times along the way.

The scene just now, and Jiangnan, and... back then.

The problem in the South has never been completely solved, but it has not been easy to get to this point. Do we have to start all over again?

Although I know that he also has his difficulties. Several veterans have signed a petition, and the imperial concubine has just given birth to a prince for him. Of course, I cannot refute my father-in-law's face, but I am also slightly resentful in my heart. Shen Rou has used contraceptive spices for so many years.

She was in such an unstable environment, and there was my plot in the middle, coupled with difficult labor, and so many obstacles, she actually successfully gave birth to the prince. At this time, she came to help Shen Gongye lead the emperor's army.
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Is God helping them apply for a family?

No, I don’t believe God is so unfair!

If God's arrangement is really like this, there must be someone who can defeat God!

Thinking of this, I clenched my fists hard. Chang Qing, who had been walking in front of me, turned around, saw the way I gritted my teeth, and said, "What are you thinking about?"

"Ah?" I looked at her and shook my head gently: "No, I didn't think about anything."

Chang Qing's lips curled up slightly, and she turned around and continued walking forward, saying as she walked: "Things in the south are not that simple. It was three years ago - now, I'm afraid I have to put a lot of thought into it."< /p>

Three years ago?

I immediately understood that she was referring to Pei Yuanhao who appointed Huang Tianba to govern the south of the Yangtze River three years ago. It was also because of his outstanding governance that there was no chaos in the south in these years. But then - Huang Tianba was trapped in Shengjing. It was Wei Ningyuan who succeeded him. Wei Ningyuan's junior qualifications were not as deep as Huang Tianba's influence in Jiangnan. It was not easy for him to be able to hold on for all these years.

I asked softly: "Is it possible that after so many years, there is still no minister in the DPRK who is willing to speak for the South?"

Chang Qing glanced at me and said nothing.

I also understand that her status prevents her from making arbitrary comments on government affairs, and she has never forgotten this. Moreover, the current situation in the court is like this. Among the three princes, the crown prince and Taibao Wang have already fallen; and the grand master - I think Xiang Changqing said that ever since Chang Qing died in Dongzhou, the Grand Master felt like he had lost his arms. In addition, he had already retired. It was Empress Yin who asked him to return to the court. His ambitions were no longer the same as before. His daughter made a shameless move. A weak queen, that's all, what else can she do that big?

But things are different in the Shen family. Shen Gongyi has always been ambitious. From the time when he won the direct line to support Pei Yuanhao, he has been making progress step by step. Now Shen Rou is making all the difference in the harem and has given birth to a dragon son. Over the years, he has cultivated party members in the court. Now there is no one in the court who can compete with him.

The other veterans are living without food. The more this happens, the more difficult the situation becomes.

Of course, it is not that Pei Yuanhao has not thought of countermeasures for this situation. The purpose of opening Enke in the south was to inject fresh blood into the DPRK. I heard that there has indeed been a group of young officials in the DPRK and China over the years. Courageous and courageous, eager to show off his talents.

But these people often lack qualifications. It is said that the person who has been promoted the fastest is Huo Liancheng, the current minister of the Ministry of Rites, who is only in the fourth rank.

The old and new forces in the DPRK are completely different from each other, unless - unless there is someone, a person of sufficient weight, to lead the new forces.

However, where can such a person come from, whose status is comparable to that of the royal relatives, who has political vision and ambition, and who can sincerely work for the South?

Unless——Liu Yi is reborn.

Thinking of this, my throat suddenly choked up, and an indescribable pain surged up from the deepest part of my heart. Chang Qing looked back at me and immediately said: "What's wrong with you? Your face is so ugly."

I bit my lower lip and shook my head gently. Chang Qing stopped and looked at me. After a while, she didn't say anything, just sighed softly, turned around and left.

I didn't follow him, I just walked aimlessly for a while. The scorching sun made me feel dizzy. There happened to be a willow shade by the lake with a large flat stone underneath, so I walked over and sat down, blowing in the wind.

Enjoy the coolness.

Looking over from where I sit, there is a small bridge that just leads to Chonghua Hall.

After just sitting there for a while, I saw ladies from each palace leading the maids and eunuchs, carrying congratulatory gifts as they walked over in an endless stream.

In comparison, the Yuhua Palace at the other end is not so blooming.

This is the harem, the most realistic and prosperous place, but also the coldest and most ruthless place. When I look at it now, it’s like I’m watching the joys and sorrows above under the stage. I just feel as far away as a world apart.

It's just that I still have a ray of soul that I haven't taken back from my previous life.

I don’t know how long I sat here. When I came back to my senses, my face was cold. I sighed and held on to the stone and was about to stand up. However, my feet became numb after sitting for a long time, so I stumbled and fell to the side.<

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"Ah..."

I exclaimed and hurriedly grabbed the tree trunk to steady my body. When I stretched out my hand, I was held by another warm and strong hand.

After finally standing firm, I took a breath and was about to say thank you, but when I turned my head, my heart skipped a beat.

Those dark eyes were looking at me intently.

For a moment, I couldn't react at all. I didn't know how long he had been behind me and what he saw. I hurriedly tried to pull his hand back, but his hand showed no sign of letting go. I pulled back hard several times.

Finally whispered: "Let go."

He didn't let go, but spoke in a low and hoarse voice: "What are you thinking about?"

"..."

"It's nothing, please let go." As I said that, I pumped hard again, but he tightened his grip even harder. My slender hand was tightly held by him, and only the thin fingertips were exposed, which were so pale that they were dazzling.

But he didn't seem to feel it at all. He just looked at my eyes intently, as if he wanted to see through me: "Let me ask you, what were you thinking about just now."

"..."

"Thinking about that child?"

"..."

"You still can't forget?"

"..."

I bit my lower lip so hard that it almost bled, but no matter how hard I struggled, he never let go of my hand. That kind of force gave me the illusion that it would be shattered at any time. I finally said: "Let me go."

."

"..."

"It hurts."

"..."

He looked at me and finally slowly let go of me, but there were already a few bruises on my hands. I took my hand back and gave him a gentle kiss. I was about to turn around and leave, but I heard him

Said: "Qingying."

"..."

"You, please sit with me for a while."

"..."

I froze for a moment and turned to look at him.

He stood by the lake with his hands behind his back, and the low-hanging wicker was blown by the wind and floated in front of his eyes. Under the layers of shadow, I seemed to be able to see the dark eyes.

, there are some cracks that cannot be touched.

He... is not invulnerable. He has been running things in the south for so many years, but now he is being pressed step by step by Shen Gongyi. If this continues, all the previous efforts may be in vain, but there is no one around him who can take on the responsibility.

The man of great responsibility, the only Huang Tianba - has been plotted to capture Shengjing...

When I thought of Huang Tianba, I wanted to turn around and leave, but as soon as I took a step, I heard a soft sigh behind me.

……

The pace of leaving was so heavy that I couldn't take another step. I bit my lower lip again, and this time I tasted the salty taste of blood on my tongue. I turned around, walked to him, and sat down silently.

He did not sit down, but just looked at the lake with his hands behind his back.

The two of them just sat and stood, quietly, as if no one had anything to do with the other. The moisture on their faces was quickly dried by the wind, just like the scars that I can't forget. Over time, others looked like

It's like nothing has ever existed. Only I know it, and my cheeks feel so tight that it hurts.

After a long time, he still stood still. I thought about it and said softly: "The emperor really wants to increase taxes in Jiangnan?"

"...Hmm."

I fell silent, and he looked back at me: "That's it for now."

I said softly: "The injustice in the south will eventually be a serious problem."

"I also know."

"..."

"But it's not easy for Wei Ningyuan to defend until now. If we try to move to the south again, it will easily cause chaos."

Indeed, if you move to the south now, you will break your muscles and bones. In addition, the situation in Shengjing has been unclear in the past two years. It is still unclear what Luo Shi's attitude is towards this side, and he does not dare to take any action.

I thought about it and said, "Why doesn't the emperor try to treat the symptoms?"
Chapter completed!