The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 506: The people are in dire straits, Gongsun Qing’s fear

At the end of summer and May in the fourth year of Taichu, the Ministry of Household Affairs began to issue collection orders to local county governments.

When the order to raise agricultural taxes by 20% was issued, local county governments exploded.

The imperial court is destroying its foundation!
When they levied the tax, there was already a problem of corruption. Now that they have increased the tax by 20%, we don’t know what it will look like.

However, since the imperial court has issued this order, they can only act in accordance with the imperial court's will.

East Palace.

When Wei Ning heard that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had begun to extend his tentacles to the peasants, he was also shocked.

Once this hole is opened, not only will the outside become chaotic, but the inside will also begin to become chaotic.

It seemed like I had to hurry up and start planning.

It won't be long before the peasants start to rebel internally, the country will be in chaos, and Chang'an may also be in danger.

Just thinking about it, Wei Ning's face suddenly became frightened.

uncle!

Had Wei Qing predicted that he would reach this point?
If this is true, how powerful must Wei Qing's scheming and methods be? !

Wei Ning thought for a moment and then left for Weiyang Palace.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty personally summoned Wei Ning. He looked at Wei Ning and said, "Can you let Sang Hongyang and Gongsun He re-enter the court?"

Wei Ning was silent for a moment and said: "In His Majesty's eyes, they are my people. They previously coincided with my philosophy of governing the country, but we did not form a party."

"They have their own ideas. Even if I am, I may not be able to allow them to come to the court to do their business as much as they can."

"If my father really wants them to come back, why not invite them personally?"

At that time, you ordered them to be expelled from the court, but now you are the only one who begs them to do so.

But even so, Sang Hongyang and Gongsun He will not come back again.

If I knew it now, why should it be in the first place.

Wei Ning cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, my boy misses his grandfather. Please have mercy on your Majesty and let them go visit relatives."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty squinted and stared at Wei Ning. His eyes seemed to notice something, and he suddenly smiled and said: "Of course."

"I never ground them."

Wei Ning was stunned. He originally thought Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would refuse, but today he was just trying, so he cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty hummed, and then asked Wei Ning: "You and Zheng Xi have a good personal relationship. I give you an order to write a letter to Zheng Xi and ask her to provide military pay to the 50,000 soldiers in southern Xinjiang."

Wei Ning looked at Emperor Wu of Han blankly. He really didn't expect Emperor Wu of Han to say such a thing.

This is not like what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty could say, it is too unforgiving!

It’s so embarrassing!
If he hadn't been pushed to the extreme, why would he be so cowardly?
However, Wei Ning did not relent. He cupped his fists and said, "I will try my best."

Wei Ning can only guess that this is an expedient measure by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He promised you that Wei Ning would send your wife and children away from Chang'an, and you would also do something for him.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "It's not about trying your best, it's about making sure!"

Wei Ning wondered: "Your Majesty, this is not a child's play. If you and I have a good relationship, you can help me."

"It's just a political matter between two countries, and South Vietnam doesn't owe us anything. At most, we can only use the original contract to bind them."

"If they betray their trust, I don't know what to do."

"Unless we send troops to attack them and give them some color."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty took a deep breath and said: "If I could, I would not let you do this." "The enemy has no military pay."

"But it's coming soon. Once the military pay is recovered next month, I will attack South Vietnam as soon as possible. So now you ask Zhengxi to think about the consequences. Whether she can bear it!"

Wei Ning nodded and said, "Okay! I will send a letter to Nanyue when I get back."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hand and said: "It's done, let's go."

"My son, please retire."

After Wei Ning left Weiyang Palace, Liu Huan said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty with a puzzled look on his face: "Father! I understand!"

"He first transferred Qin Chuan away from Chang'an, and then transferred the crown prince and the emperor's grandson away from Chang'an! His heart is so cruel!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at Liu Huan and said, "Don't I know it clearly?"

Liu Huan was stunned and said in confusion: "Father, since you know, why do you still..."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "As long as he is in Chang'an, isn't that enough?"

"Give him a sweet spot and let him go to South Vietnam to negotiate."

There is no other way, as long as Weining is still in Chang'an, that will be fine!
Moreover, by transferring Qin Ziyu and Liu Ju away from Chang'an, he could also see what he, the crown prince, wanted to do!
"Ask Qi Bin to monitor him carefully. I want to know what he is going to do."

Liu Huan nodded and said: "Okay!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty rubbed his forehead and then followed Gongsun Qing to meditate.

"Taoist Priest, when can I become a flying immortal?"

Gongsun Qing thought for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, there is still a little chance. Someone is blocking your Majesty."

"Crown Prince?"

Gongsun Qing shook his head and said: "I can't figure it out for the time being. It seems that someone is casting a witchcraft on Your Majesty, but I'm not sure."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded and said: "I have been dreaming recently, dreaming that someone wants to assassinate me."

Gongsun Qing said: "This is a reminder from the immortal to your majesty."

"So, this is very likely to happen?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked solemn.

Gongsun Qing thought for a while and explained to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "It may not be impossible, but I don't dare to say anything rashly."

"Your Majesty has good fortune, and there will be noble people to help you. Everything now is just a disaster before your Majesty becomes an immortal."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty squinted his eyes, stared at Gongsun Qing, and said, "Did Xu Fu tell Qin Shi Huang the same way back then?"

Gongsun Qing broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty! This is definitely not what I have in mind! Xu Fu asked Qin Shihuang for official titles and money... But what do you want?"

"All the money your Majesty has given me will be used to buy books and expand Taoist temples. Please understand, Your Majesty!"

"I just calculated this through divination. If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you don't have to believe it."

Gongsun Qing was really panicking. Recently, Liu Huan always asked him to instill these concepts into Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Everything depends on Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. If Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty doesn't believe in him, then he is walking a tightrope, which is extremely dangerous!

But he had to listen to Liu Huan!
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded and said: "That's what I said, you don't have to worry too much."

"Okay, let me lecture you."

Gongsun Qing's heart slowly calmed down, and his whole body was extremely frightened.

Just now, he clearly saw shrewdness and wisdom that did not belong to him in Emperor Wu of Han's face for a moment.

The medication these days has already greatly affected Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. That kind of shrewd and wise look should not appear on his face. I don’t know what went wrong!

(End of this chapter)