The empress is also very hot today

Chapter 18 As long as I am willing, I am the Emperor of Earth
The Mahayana Dynasty bordered the prairie to the north, and just like the dynasty, there were their capitals and rulers on the boundless prairie.

They are prairie people born on horseback, [historical people] of the northern desert.

The Northern Desert and the dynasty have fought continuously for many years due to territorial reasons, and there have been constant frictions and battles. However, the northern frontier where the manor was originally located was originally an unowned land. Because it was between the handover of the two countries, the two armies often had wars here.

Over time, there are only a few bandits and warlords gathering here. In the past, there were some caravans driving between the two countries, but now they have lost their traces. A few years ago, the former emperor Qi Sheng ordered King Kaixun to lead the troops. It was only after the chaos was put down that this barren land was completely included in the territory of the dynasty.

So far, people from Beimo have never set foot here again, and the two countries also signed an agreement at that time. If people from Beimo stepped into the border of the Northern Region, it would be regarded as an invasion.

However, following the death of the former emperor Qi Sheng, the Da Qi Dynasty officially changed its name to Mahayana. The new emperor obviously had no interest in this barren northern region, not to mention developing it. The frontiers of the domain are drawn from the territory of their own country.

Afterwards, the eradication of dissidents happened to be a good place to exile King Kaixun. In name, this place was rewarded to King Kaixun’s lineage, which gave King Kaixun enough autonomy, which meant that the Northern Territory would be You are the king of Xun, how to develop has nothing to do with the emperor.

But who doesn't know that this is a complete resignation?
But these are all well-known things, and what Ran Tong cares about is that Zhang Peng actually saw Beimo people in this northern border.

"really?!"

"I can't think of anything other than people from Beimo."

All three were silent.

Why did people from the northern desert appear here? Although this place is a barren land with few people, but with the defeat treaty, it is impossible for them to cross the grasslands and mountains to come to this place.

"Could it be that they want to make a comeback?" Ran Tong asked.

Both of them shook their heads blankly. They were bandits who robbed houses before, but they were not strategists on paper. They didn't know anything about the game negotiations between the two countries, and naturally they didn't know why people from Beimo appeared here.

"Then how many are they?"

"About seven or eight people, they act very secretly. If I hadn't searched carefully and searched for things behind the fat man, I wouldn't have found them at all."

After hearing this, Ran Tong was even more puzzled. What purpose could a group of Beimo people, consisting of only seven or eight people, appear in the Northern Territory in a sneaky manner.

The three of them looked at me and I looked at you, but they were all at a loss.

"Miss, I think it's better for us to leave them alone. The other party is Bei Mo, and our small manor can't afford to mess with them."

"Ah."

Ran Tong nodded. There are more than 200 stragglers on his side who dare to take care of the affairs of a country.

"Please ask your brothers to pay more attention when they are cultivating land. If you encounter these people from Beimo, you should stay far away."

"understood."

Just as the two were about to go out, Ran Tong behind him suddenly stopped them.

"Brothers, I happen to have something to say."

The two turned their heads, and when they saw Ran Tong, the two rough men were stunned for a moment. At this time, the girl in front of her eyes had shrewd eyes, with a hint of ambition, but also a little cunning.

"I don't know if I can trust the two of you."

As soon as this remark came out, Chen Gang, the first leader, was a little puzzled, but Zhang Peng, the second leader, began to shine. He could see the brilliance he wanted to see in this girl's eyes!
Before Chen Gang could speak, Zhang Peng used the steel knife in his hand as a door bolt. In order to prevent the partition wall from having ears, Zhang Peng also forgot to check the paper window.

"Miss, what are your plans, just tell me."

Chen Gang also nodded ignorantly: "Say it, Miss."

Ran Tong took out some account books and imperial edicts from behind the desk, and she lined up these items.

Then he stretched out his pretty finger and pointed at one of the official documents.

"This is the account that my father King Kaixun recorded before he was exiled. It records in detail the rights and rewards given to us by the Mahayana Dynasty after the exile. Although this is said, it is actually to find a reason for the exile and demotion." Ran Tong Said: "But even so, this is a document issued by the emperor himself! It has the permission of the emperor of the Mahayana Dynasty."

In the evenings of the past few days, Ran Tong has actually been looking through these documents and accounts. Judging from the names and contents of various items in these accounts, Ran Tong has already opposed the Kaixun Palace's current control over this northern frontier territory. The degree of "ownership" comes with a full understanding.

The northern frontier is the territory given to them by the dynasty, and in the territory, King Kaixun almost formed a system of his own, and even had considerable autonomy.

The power of finance and taxation here belongs to the palace, and even the appointment of local officials is basically decided by the palace.Although the tax rate collected is in accordance with the laws of the Mahayana Dynasty, the palace can use some special titles to modify, reduce or increase.

According to the law, King Kaixun here only needs to submit a certain percentage of the tax collected to the central treasury of the dynasty every year.

but!

After the second prince ascended the throne, he basically lost interest in governing this place, and Ran Tong didn't even have to pay half a dime.

This is one of them.

The most important... is military power.

Since King Kaixun drove away the Beimo people here a few years ago, the number of troops stationed here within the dynasty began to decrease sharply, and only a small-scale local military guard was stationed inside the manor.This is why the manor has so many rooms even though it is dilapidated.

And when the first emperor passed away, the second prince who took office directly recalled all the armaments stationed here!It's like it doesn't matter!
And it is also very clear in the official edict that most of the territory is used to maintain local security and order, which can be decided by the palace itself.

this means……

At least two points have been confirmed: first, in terms of the right to tax, this Sikong Qingwan in front of him can completely control this place!Second, in the military, even more so!
As far as Ran Tong is concerned, she is very clear about one point, that is the embodiment of a country's highest sovereignty over territory, which is the garrison and economy!
And now, these two points have been officially recognized!This means that the central government of the Mahayana Dynasty has almost lost or given up the territory of King Kaixun: the jurisdiction and control of all the territories on the northern border, which is almost an independent small country.

"Miss, does this mean that the Mahayana Dynasty secretly doesn't care about our place?" The second leader's eyes lit up: "On the surface, the court has given this place enough autonomy and...private army power!"

As expected of the second master, almost through these accounts and Ran Tong's dictation, he easily grasped the current economic and military status of the entire Kaixun Palace!
"Yes, we have our own autonomy here, no matter in the dark or on the surface." In order to make it easy to understand so that Chen Gang, the leader, can understand, Ran Tong added: "As long as I want, I am here Emperor of the land."

Hearing this sentence, Chen Gang also opened his mouth wide.

"emperor?"

Both Ran Tong and Zhang Peng nodded to Chen Gang.

Not knowing which tendon was wrong, Chen Gang immediately knelt down on one knee.

"See Her Majesty the Queen."

Ran Tong has black lines, good guy, you are more ruthless than the second master, Zhang Peng at least knows the hidden hints Ran Tong, it is good for you, just call your majesty, if it is known by the dynasty, just claiming to be the emperor, here Everyone in the family has to be executed!

But what the people in this room didn't know was that one day in the future, Chen Gang's actions would fully embody the word "one word becomes a prophecy", and this kneeling became so natural instead.

(End of this chapter)