"My sons and ministers are here to see my father."

Princess Zhaoyang strode into the south study room with her head held high and her steps steady, like a female general returning to court after a victory.

"Well, what's the matter with you?"

Emperor Ning Kang looked at His Highness's daughter, and his gloomy face finally became a little warmer.

Although Princess Zhaoyang has never complained about him in the slightest since he asked Princess Zhaoyang to get married and returned after going through life and death and hardships, he still felt a little guilty in his heart, so he promoted her to the throne. The eldest princess, and gave her a huge eldest princess mansion.

In Emperor Ning Kang’s heart, this daughter has been very sensible since she was a child.

Princess Zhaoyang did not immediately answer Ning Kangdi's words. She glanced at Jia Lian and the fourth prince first, and then glanced at King Zhongshun who was kneeling on the ground. Her handsome eyebrows slightly raised and she turned around. The emperor said politely: "Reporting to my father, since I returned from the Western Regions, I have seen the ferocity and cunning of foreign peoples and the vastness of our country, Wei Dynasty. Only then have I realized that my father is powerful and adds foreign barbarians to control the people's hard work. Therefore, I often I want to share my father's worries.

However, although my son and I are of the blood of my father, I am still a female generation. On top of military and state affairs, even if I want to take care of my father's worries, I know it. There is nothing I can do. Therefore, I feel very regretful and deeply regret that I was not born into a male body and could take care of my father.

The day before yesterday, in the Queen Mother’s Palace, I heard what the Queen Mother said that my father wanted to turn the world’s fields into one. Unification, in order to eliminate taxes, is a grand national policy that has benefited our Wei Dynasty for thousands of years. However, if we want to achieve this great event, even if our father is the most powerful person in the world, there will be some resistance.

My son and I go back Then I thought, in terms of acres of land in the world, my clan occupies the most. If my father’s policy can get the support of the clan, not only will the clan’s acres of land be taxable, but it will also set an example for the world, and all the people will be convinced. The grand plan is only half accomplished.

But then I thought about it, our imperial family in the Wei Dynasty has been strong for a hundred years and has luxuriant branches. Although there are people who care about the world and share the worries of the king and father, they are mediocre and short-sighted. Most of them are conservative. These people may not be able to understand the good intentions of the father, and the father is burdened by state affairs and will not have the extra energy to deal with these people.

The son thought, what is going on in the world The son and minister cannot share the worries of the father. However, regarding the internal affairs of my clan, the son and minister, as the heir of the father, should work for the father and relieve the worries.

Therefore, if the father can trust the son, he might as well let him. The sons and ministers personally went to each family and mansion of the clan, talked to their uncles and elders about their righteousness, and persuaded them to fully support the father's new tax law reform."

As early as the middle of Princess Zhaoyang's words, Jia Lian already understood what Princess Zhaoyang meant.

In fact, Jia Lian realized the last time Princess Zhaoyang took the initiative to discuss this matter with him., Princess Zhaoyang is so concerned about this matter, she must have some thoughts.

But he didn’t expect that he actually wanted to use this to gain an opportunity to perform meritorious service in front of Emperor Ning Kang.

But it is hard to say whether this opportunity is an opportunity or a trap. Jia Lian has not figured out the exact thoughts of Princess Zhaoyang, so he can only put down his worries and wait and see what happens.

Emperor Ning Kang did not expect that Princess Zhaoyang came here to take over this matter.

For a moment, he felt a little moved in his heart. Because, he is also worried about not being able to find a suitable candidate to take on this responsibility.

However, letting Princess Zhaoyang go...

Emperor Ning Kang felt somewhat inappropriate. One look at King Zhongshun, who would rather kneel on the ground and cry than accept the mission, and you will know that this matter is not simple. She is a woman and a junior. How easy is it for her to successfully explain those stupid and stubborn people?

"My father knows what you mean. But this matter is not as simple as you thought. You..."

Seeing that Emperor Ning Kang wanted to refuse , Princess Zhaoyang smiled calmly and said: "I know that this matter is not easy. If my father has other candidates, then that's it. If there is no candidate for the time being, you might as well let me give it a try.

If it can be done, I will naturally be filled with joy. If it cannot be done..."

Princess Zhaoyang smiled calmly, "Anyway, I am just a woman. Even if I am rejected and scorned by my uncles and elders, it is nothing but It's a small matter that has nothing to do with the emperor's face. There will still be room for change in the future."

Emperor Ning Kang felt moved when he heard this.

King Zhongshun, who had been kneeling all the time, knew that the main reason why Emperor Ningkang was dissatisfied with him was because he did not agree to persuade the clan. At this time, seeing someone take the initiative to take over this matter, he was naturally eager to do so, so he quickly advised: "The good niece is so filial, why don't you help her and let her have a try. I think it is better to let the good niece go." Brother Chen is better.

Firstly, niece Xian is the daughter of the family and is also a junior. If she comes to visit, those uncles and elders will naturally be embarrassed to be disrespectful. Secondly, niece Xian is different from brother Chen. No matter where I go, what I say, or what I do, everyone thinks it’s your wish, brother.

But niece Xian is different, even if she can’t convince those people, let her listen Regardless of the specific thoughts of the people in the clan, as long as you know their true thoughts, brother, it will naturally be much easier to implement this tax law in the future."

King Zhongshun has not finished speaking. , and was glared at by Emperor Ning Kang.

How could Emperor Ningkang not know what King Zhongshun meant? He was probably sure that Princess Zhaoyang would not be able to influence anyone in the clan. So, what did he say?He listened to the "real thoughts" of the people in the clan, and he was afraid that these so-called real thoughts were the real thoughts that King Zhongshun did not dare to say to his face.

Sure enough, when people face immediate interests, they will lose their righteousness and public spirit. In the past, he felt that King Zhongshun was still a useful person, at least very loyal to him, but now when he compared it with Princess Zhaoyang, he felt so disappointed.

"Okay, then I'll let you give it a try. If it's beyond your ability, you don't have to force it."

Even Emperor Ning Kang no longer looked at King Zhongshun. , said to Princess Zhaoyang in a blink of an eye.

Princess Zhaoyang bowed to accept the order, and then said: "By the way, father, I have one more request."

"You say."

"I want my father to issue a decree to let me temporarily hold a position in the clan mansion..."

Princess Zhaoyang smiled and said: "My son, this is also for It's convenient. Otherwise, if I go to visit my uncles and elders like this, I'm afraid they won't even let me in. In this case, even though I have three heads and six arms, I will be helpless."

Although Princess Zhaoyang smiled easily and what she said was reasonable, it still made Jia Lian feel a little shocked.

That’s it.

He said that Princess Zhaoyang couldn't afford to go to all the trouble to get this hard job. This was the original purpose.

Even Jia Lian couldn’t help but admire Princess Zhaoyang’s timing at this time! At this moment, Jia Lian raised his eyes and looked at Princess Zhaoyang in front of him. This princess had long been his own woman. Although he could only see half of her face, Jia Lian already believed that this woman would become as she had promised. His biggest help.

King Zhongshun’s reaction was slower than that of Jia Lian, but he also realized something and his spirit suddenly tightened.

You must know that Princess Zhaoyang was originally a princess with an official title, just like a prince after being crowned king, and her status was higher than that of a prince.

Not to mention, she is now a veritable eldest princess, with a status far above the princes and princesses, second only to the prince.

In this way, the status of Princess Zhaoyang is even higher than that of the prince. Because the eldest princess is like a prince, and there is only one prince. As long as the prince grows up, he can be granted the title as long as he does not make a big mistake.

According to this calculation, if Princess Zhaoyang enters the clan's mansion, her position will definitely not be low, as it would be inappropriate for the system to be low.

King Zhongshun suddenly regretted it. If he had known that Princess Zhaoyang had such thoughts, he would never have spoken for her just now.

What’s more, he just made Emperor Ning Kang dissatisfied with him. What if Emperor Ning KangIf he gave his position to Princess Zhaoyang because of his headache, wouldn't all his years of hard work and painstaking efforts be wasted in one day?

He looked at Emperor Ning Kang eagerly, with pleading eyes.

Emperor Ning Kang also thought about it and felt that Princess Zhaoyang’s request was reasonable. He also knew that for those in the clan, the clan mansion was probably even higher than him, the emperor! It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if you give a position to shock those people.

Just as I was thinking about which position would be suitable, I suddenly caught a glimpse of King Zhongshun's eyes, and for no apparent reason, I felt a sudden fire in my heart.

He was so familiar with King Zhongshun that he couldn't understand the worry in his eyes. For a moment, he really wanted to use this to temporarily remove his position and let him reflect and be alert. After all, I thought that this was my brother from the same mother, and he worked hard for his great cause, running forward and backward.

So he snorted, "In that case, I will temporarily let you take the position of Deputy Clan Order, and together with your 14th uncle, assist Prince Su Lao and act as the agent of the Clan Mansion. You will wait for the specific matters. Let’s report to the old prince first.”

For Emperor Ning Kang, adding the position of deputy clan leader was nothing more than a trivial matter. But in his heart, he finally managed to settle a matter on his mind, whether it would succeed or not, it was a gratifying thing for him that someone took the initiative to take over the job of lobbying.

After putting this matter aside, it’s time to talk about those bastard things.

When he thought of this, Emperor Ning Kang couldn't help but feel murderous intent in his heart. He worked so hard for the revitalization of Jiangshan Sheji that he didn't even get a good night's sleep in the past few days. Instead of saying they understood and supported him, these people in the clan slandered him secretly. It's really unforgivable!

"What else can you say about your good son and that bastard thing?"

Emperor Ning Kang looked at King Zhongshun and his voice was faint.

King Zhongshun had not yet recovered from the jealousy and dissatisfaction that Princess Zhaoyang was so easily on an equal footing with him in the Zongren Mansion, when he suddenly heard these words, his heart trembled.

Just as Emperor Ning Kang knew him, he also knew his royal brother too well. His tone showed that today's incident really angered him.

There was a twist in his heart, and he actually changed his previous attitude of wanting to intercede and sophistry, and he knelt down very simply and said: "It's my brother's lax discipline that allowed the unfilial son to get into trouble with the bastard in the clan. Together, if I don’t beat him until I can’t get out of bed for three months after I return, I will be sorry for the word ‘Wei’ on my body, and even more sorry for the emperor’s love and trust in me!”

　He has several sons, and Emperor Ning Kang’s trust must not be lost.

His reaction finally made Emperor Ning Kang dissatisfied with him, and he said coldly: "There's no need for you to do anything, I think.You are not good at discipline, so let me discipline you properly.

Dai Quan. "

"The slave is here. "

"Go and tell those bastards, if they are really dissatisfied with the government and me, I will give them a chance to come and make a clear distinction with me in person. "

Dai Quan shrank his neck, knowing that what Emperor Ning Kang said was angry. Who in the world would dare to come to you in person to argue with you? Even if there were, it would definitely not be those incompetent members of the clan. Dandy boy.

“It’s limited to one hour. If they don’t dare to come, don’t blame me for not giving them a chance. I think they have lived a comfortable and comfortable life for a long time, and they don't know the filial piety of their monarchs and their ministers, let alone the hard-earned wealth of their ancestors.

I sent a group of imperial guards to escort them to the Ancestral Temple, and let them reflect on their ancestors' spiritual thrones. Without my will, they are not allowed to be released. "

Dai Quan went to receive the decree. Seeing that Emperor Ningkang had made up his mind, King Zhongshun also left in despair.

The fourth prince was dissatisfied, "Father, they are so Scolding you, you let them off so easily and only let them go to the Ancestral Temple to keep vigil for their ancestors? "

As soon as Emperor Ning Kang heard the sound of the fourth prince's stabbing, he instinctively wanted to sacrifice the "seven wolves". But today for some reason, he only glared at the fourth prince, and his eyes couldn't help but soften. He came down.

Probably, he felt that his son was not in vain, and he still knew how to protect his father.

So he asked calmly: "Then what you say, What to do with them? "

"You can't be soft on those bastards. According to me, hitting them eighty times is considered easy! "

Emperor Ning Kang quietly looked at the fourth prince who spoke seriously, and suddenly sighed in his heart. No matter how he behaves, he can live a peaceful and smooth life, but it is better than his own schemes and troubles. Be strong all your life.

Jia Lian happened to see the soft eyes of Emperor Ning Kang looking at the fourth prince, and thought to himself that this boy is indeed a fool, and there are blessings for fools. Perhaps, in Emperor Ning Kang's heart, he was so naughty and disobedient. His son must be his ideal salvation.

Jia Lian somewhat understood why Emperor Ning Kang dealt with those clan children in this way. It would be easy to beat them up, but it is not necessary.

There are many clan members involved in these matters today, and most of them are from palaces with a high status in the clan.

Emperor Ning Kang needs to be united with the clan now and is not in a position to exert power. Moreover, such The punishment may seem light, but in fact it frightens the clan members and the mansion behind them the most. The effect is better than a beating.

As long as these clan members stayed in the Ancestral Temple, the clan would have a handle in Emperor Ningkang's hands, and they could have an attack whenever they wanted.

The fourth prince did not know what Emperor Ning Kang was thinking, and was still nagging him to be punished severely.

But he seemed to have forgotten that he had been busy for most of the day and had not even eaten, so his stomach was already empty.

While he was "reasoning" with Emperor Ning Kang's case, his stomach suddenly let out a continuous alarm sound, which stunned everyone who heard it, including himself.

The fourth prince immediately covered his unsatisfied stomach, wishing he could find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.

Emperor Ning Kang laughed instead and asked: "Why, you haven't had lunch yet?"

"Didn't I say it before? It was meant to be eaten, wasn't it? When I met Wei Xianxiao... I was delayed when I met those bastards."

Emperor Ning Kang waved to the eunuch next to him and said: "Order the imperial dining room to pass the meal."

Jia Lian saw that the father and son were harmonious and did not want to be disturbed, so he took the initiative to resign.

The fourth prince is a loyal boy, "Father, in order to help you catch those bastards, Jia Lian has delayed his meal until now. Let him stay and have dinner with me."

Emperor Ning Kang said to Jia Lian: "You can stay too."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Father, I just happened to have lunch. We haven't used much, and we are a little hungry. Let me and Ling'er and the others have a meal together."

Emperor Ning Kang looked at her, and Princess Zhaoyang also looked back generously.

Emperor Ning Kang didn’t know what to say. He knew that his daughter must like Jia Lian, but everyone...

That's all, he probably shouldn't have agreed to let Jia Lian be her emissary in the first place, and gave Jia Lian a chance to save the beauty as a hero. I'm afraid that he will never forget Jia Lian now. She is now idle in Beijing and doesn't know which husband to settle down with for the rest of her life. If she is still thinking about another married man... This girl, I will be worried to death.

Nodding, he suddenly said: "It is not easy to get the people in the clan to agree to support the new tax law. At the critical moment, you can agree and say that in addition to the acres exempted according to the title, all taxes will be paid. In the future, the palace will reward them with annual rewards.

How to say it specifically, you have to think about it yourself."

Emperor Ningkang and the ministers of the DPRK How could it be possible that after we had been debating for so long, there was no feasible solution at all.

Originally, he was going to tell King Zhongshun this way, but as soon as King Zhongshun heard the beginning, his head shook like a rattle, making him unable to say the next words.Went down.

Princess Zhaoyang smiled when she heard this and said: "If this is the case, I will be more confident. Thank you so much, father."

"Yes."

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