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Chapter 92: Tongue battle with the ministers, anger against the Emperor Tianfu!
Qianyuan Hall.

After Li Qing and Princess Changning greeted Emperor Tianfu, they informed about the assassination yesterday.

"Yesterday's assassination was done by Jiannanwei's family. The purpose is to take revenge on Changqing and me."

"You don't have to worry about this matter. It won't be long before the Wei family will be completely uprooted by me."

Emperor Tianfu obviously didn't want to talk about Li Qing's assassination.

Now all he can think about is the comeback of the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom, and the reorganization of the barbarian army to invade again.

"Changning, just read this letter."

Princess Changning took the letter from Emperor Tianfu, and after reading it, her face suddenly became solemn.

"When master broke through to the fifth rank, he was severely injured by the demon clan of Wan Yao Kingdom! The barbarians have just been repelled, and they are about to attack again!"

"Royal father, isn't this Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom very chaotic, all the monster kings stand on their own hills, why would they directly intervene in the affairs between my Da Zhou and the barbarians?"

Wanyao Country, with Wanyao as the name of the country.

But in fact there is no real ruler at all.

They were expelled from the territory of the Seven Kingdoms by the human race in 300 years and fled to the glaciers and snow fields in the extreme north.

The major monster tribes are not united, but fight each other, which is a hundred times more chaotic than the human race.

Those demon kings are all rebellious and rebellious, and no one obeys the other.

Therefore, although there are many strong men in the Wan Yao Kingdom, their strength cannot be gathered together.

For so many years, they are about to disappear from the sight of the human race.

Emperor Tianfu said with a serious face: "I thought of the worst answer."

"In the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Monsters, a King of Ten Thousand Demons might have been born that is so powerful that all the demon kings will submit to him."

The demon kings of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom are all tyrannical.

Qishan King, as the most powerful man in the Ming Dynasty, may only be ranked in the middle and upper reaches of the demon kings in the Wan Yao Kingdom, not the top.

When Buddhism and Taoism joined forces to drive the demon race out of the territory of the seven kingdoms of the human race, there were still nearly ten monster race giants who were even equivalent to high-ranking monks of the human race.

A King of Ten Thousand Monsters who can subdue all these giants of the Monster Race, wouldn't his strength exceed the first rank, and become an existence comparable to the power of Buddhism and Taoism?
If this is the case, Da Zhou, as the first barrier between the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom and the territory of the human race, will definitely suffer unimaginable heavy losses.

"Changning, Lord Zhen is seriously injured and weak, and the barbarians are ready to attack. I order you to organize your troops and lead the Changning army to the north in three days."

"Before Lord Zhen recovers from his injuries, you will be in command of all the troops in the northern border, and you must not allow the barbarians to step into the northern border."

"Your servant obeys the order!" Princess Changning bowed her hands and accepted the order.

Although she and Li Qing just got married, they were just newlyweds.

But she herself was not the kind of woman who loves her sons and daughters, and she took orders without saying a word.

Emperor Tianfu issued another decree: "Call a group of ministers to discuss state affairs in Chengtian Palace."

The war in the northern border is about to resume, and the Wan Yao Kingdom is suspected to be making a comeback.

With these two news, the court meeting that had just ended was held again.

Inside Chengtian Hall.

The ministers of the DPRK and China who got the news all looked solemn and worried.

At this moment, it doesn't matter whether they come from a family or not, no matter which faction they belong to.

In the face of the barbarians who have reorganized their troops and horses and are about to go south again, there is also the Wan Yao Kingdom who does not know anything about it.

Everyone's purpose is the same.

They are all in the court, offering various suggestions and suggestions, hoping to help Da Zhou win the next war.

Emperor Tianfu sat on the dragon chair, looked at the important officials in the court, and said:

"My love, Lord Zhen Guo was attacked by a strong man from Wan Yao Nation when he retreated to attack the fifth rank, which means that Wan Yao Nation is likely to send monster soldiers and generals to assist the barbarians."

"To win this war, we must be fully prepared, and logistics is the most important thing."

"Fang Aiqing, once a war breaks out, how long can the treasury last?"

After Wei Shuyang stepped down, Fang Shenyi, the new household secretary, said with a bitter face:
"Your Majesty, the national treasury is not full now. If we only supply the northern army, it can still last for eight months."

"Eight months?" Emperor Tianfu had such a complexion that he could accept the result.

He asked again: "If you leave the country and cross Jinting Mountain, take advantage of this opportunity to start a war against us at the same time. How long can you hold out when you are attacked by enemies?"

Fang Shenyi, Minister of the Ministry of Finance, has completely turned into a bitter face.

"Your Majesty, in the eight months just now, I still haven't counted the loss. If the loss on the road is included, plus the Zhennan Army and the Southern Conscript Army supplying Jinting Mountain. I'm afraid it won't last for three months."

Emperor Tianfu murmured: "It's less than three months, and it's May now, so I can hold on to the autumn harvest even if I grit my teeth."

"But if this battle is to be fought, it must be a protracted battle. Not only must the logistics be able to keep up, but the soldiers must also keep up."

"Everyone loves you, there is a good plan."

After Tianfu Emperor's words fell, the courtiers came out to offer their words and suggestions.

"Your Majesty, I believe that taxation should be increased to ensure the logistical support of the army. As for the number of soldiers, the national crisis is at stake, so conscription should be compulsory."

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

Amidst the voices of second opinion, Emperor Tianfu directly made a decision.

Throughout the dynasties, natural disasters and national disasters have always increased taxes and forced conscription.

Although this will cause great harm to the common people, as long as they can win, no matter whether they are officials or emperors, they can't control so much.

"I object to this!"

Among all the voices of seconding, Li Qing stood up and objected angrily.

At such a juncture, a voice of opposition seemed extremely harsh.

Emperor Tianfu frowned and looked at Li Qing, "Why do you object?"

Li Qing said: "Your Majesty, increasing taxes and enlisting troops is tantamount to pushing the people into the quagmire and making their lives difficult."

"Hmph!" The servant under the door sneered and said, "Master Li's words are just grandstanding!"

"It's been like this in all dynasties. If taxes are increased, the people can still live. If the mountains and rivers are broken, the people will become subjugated slaves, and it will be even more miserable."

The rest of the ministers nodded repeatedly.

Thinking that Li Qing was indeed grandstanding, they all began to attack him.

"Lord Li, you are new to the imperial court and don't understand state affairs, so retreat quickly!"

"Without taxation and conscription, how can we fight this battle?"

"Lord Li is still too young, and the Great Zhou is in danger of being attacked by the enemy. This battle itself is very difficult, and only by putting everything in one's hands and throwing everything at one basket, can the monarch, ministers and people unite as one, to survive."

"No matter what, as long as Da Zhou wins in the end, the sacrifices of the people will be worth it!"

"That's right, once the barbarians and the Ten Thousand Monsters invade the Great Zhou, the common people will live in hell."

Facing the ridicule and disdain of many courtiers, Li Qing laughed back in anger.

"My lords are probably from famous families, so there is no time when you can't get enough to eat, right?"

"Have you ever really seen the lives of those low-level people? Do you know that they need to make unimaginable efforts even to survive in a humble way?"

"My lords, have you ever seen someone who was forced to sell his own flesh and blood to the landlord as a slave because he couldn't eat enough?"

"You may have heard of Guanyin soil, right? But you know, there is a group of people who know that they will die if they eat too much Guanyin soil. But do they still want to eat it? Because it can fill your stomach! Because the feeling of hunger is worse than death!"

"I've also seen too many people borrow money and grain everywhere because they can't pay taxes, and in the end it leads to compound interest, and they can't pay it back at all. The land and ancestral house are all taken away by the landlord."

"While the rich wine and meat smell, the road with frozen bone."

"You have luxurious clothes and delicacies from mountains and seas. But in Dazhou, the vast majority of the people worry about three meals a day!"

"Once the tax is increased, Dazhou will be starved everywhere! Before the barbarians and the demon kingdom come in, it has already become a purgatory on earth!"

Li Qing's words did not cause any disturbance in the hearts of the officials, but made them feel that it was an alarmist talk.

Song Jue said, "The situation as Mr. Li said may indeed exist. But if it is said that all the people in Dazhou will be reduced to hell on earth due to tax increases, it would be too alarmist, right?

I don't know what Master Li's intentions are to prevent the court from increasing taxes and forcing conscription. "

What did Song Jue mean by this sentence? It was really a rebuke.

As he took the lead, many people also criticized Li Qing.

"Enough!" Emperor Tianfu jumped up against the case, glaring at the audience like a furious Jin Yi, "When the country is in danger, you don't want to solve it, why are you making so much noise!"

In Chengtian Palace, silence fell instantly.

"Father!"

While attending the administration, the eldest prince Wu Gan, who participated in supervising the country, said: "My minister has also gone to various places to observe the people's conditions many times, and I know that Master Li's words are not exaggerated, nor are they alarmist.

I, the people of Dazhou, are not rich at all.If the tax is increased, the people will indeed live in an extremely miserable life.Not to mention living in hell, but compared to the end of the subjugated country, it is not much better. "

Emperor Tianfu fixed his eyes on the eldest prince, and saw that he did not flinch in the slightest.

Sighing, he said: "In the face of national crisis, the community is the most important thing. In order to win the war, I can only wrong the people of Dazhou for the time being."

"Your Majesty's words are completely wrong! Your Majesty knows that the people are the most important, followed by the community, and the king is the least."

Under the shocked eyes of all the courtiers, as well as the First Prince and Second Prince, Li Qing directly stood up and accused Emperor Tianfu.

Even the status of the common people is ranked first, and the emperor is ranked last.

"Bold!"

"presumptuous!"

As soon as Li Qing finished speaking, a group of ministers immediately jumped out and scolded.

"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, the most honorable person in the world, how can he be inferior to the common people!"

"Insulting the emperor, Li Qing, you are so courageous!"

"Li Qing has no eyes on the king, please punish him severely!"

Amidst the reprimands, Li Qing did not change his face, and calmly looked at Emperor Tianfu who had gradually fallen into a state of rage.

Emperor Tianfu said with a serious face: "Li Qing, if I must increase taxes, I must force conscription."

Li Qing showed no signs of fear, and said sonorously and forcefully: "Since ancient times, the one who wins the hearts of the people has won the world. What the hearts of the people want is the Son of Heaven.

The imperial court offered sacrifices to the God of Earth and the God of Valley every year. If the offerings were rich and clean, and the sacrifices and sweeps were held on time, they would still suffer from drought and floods.The imperial court will change the God of Earth and the God of Valley.

The people worked hard to cultivate and paid taxes to the court every year.If His Majesty decides to increase taxes and force conscription to make it difficult for the people to survive, then the country will change hands and the dynasty will change.

The people are like water, and the king is like a boat.Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it! "

Boom! ! !
Above the nine heavens, thunder flickered.

The originally clear sky turned cloudy in an instant.

A Confucian avenue invisible to the naked eye looms in the air.

Li Qing's remarks of "the people are the most important, the country is the second, and the emperor is the least" were recognized by the Confucianism and perfected.

Emperor Tianfu, who was originally furious, saw a vision outside Qianyuan Hall.

The anger disappeared instantly.

Because he knew that Li Qing was not lying, what he said was correct.

Visions come and go quickly.

After less than a moment, it dissipated.

Emperor Tianfu regained his composure and asked, "If taxes can't be increased, and soldiers can't be forced to conscript, how can I, Da Zhou, use to resist the attacks of monsters and Liguo?"

The rest of the ministers also looked at Li Qing.

They want to know, if there is no tax increase or conscription, is there any other way to do it?
A smile curled up on the corner of Li Qing's mouth, and he said: "I have a good strategy, which can solve your majesty's worries. But this strategy requires the cooperation of officials from various aristocratic families, I'm afraid..."

"Since you have a good plan, don't hesitate to offer it!" Hearing this, Emperor Tianfu glared at Li Qing, and then scanned the ministers present with murderous eyes.

"At this juncture, any family official who dares not cooperate will be punished as treason. Don't blame me for being cruel!"

Although the officials didn't know what Li Qing's strategy was, they felt something was wrong when they saw the half-smile on his face.

But Emperor Tianfu had already opened his mouth to warn that not cooperating would be treason, so they could only bite the bullet and catch it.

"Your Majesty is relieved, the ministers and others have a heart to serve the country, and will fully cooperate!"

Li Qing said: "The reason why Your Majesty wants to increase taxes is nothing more than to collect more food. The compulsory conscription is also to increase the number of soldiers."

"As far as I know, the aristocratic family has a lot of fertile land under their name, and the food hoarded every year can be said to be piled up like a mountain. At the same time, they also raise a large number of servants."

"The people themselves are poor, but they pay taxes on time every year. Your Majesty can distribute the increased taxes that were originally required to the aristocratic family.

Of course, asking for that directly is no different from extortion.Therefore, His Majesty can borrow food and grass from aristocratic families in the name of the imperial court.After the war, it will be settled by interest. "

"In this way, not only will the aristocratic family's desire to serve the country be fulfilled, but these aristocratic families will not suffer losses."

"As for the soldiers, they can also be recruited from the servants of the aristocratic families."

"The common people are bitterly cold, and most of them are skinny, frail and weak. The servants of the aristocratic families have no worries about food and clothing, and their bodies are stronger. Recruiting them into the army is far more practical than His Majesty's forced recruitment of the people, and it will not be aroused. Public grievances."

"Of course, if there are people who volunteer to join the army, they are naturally welcome."

"In order to arouse the enthusiasm of the servants of the aristocratic families and the common people to join the army, even the veterans are made to fight the enemy bravely.

Here is a system applicable to the army, called the military merit system.Your Majesty may adopt it. "

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