Although it is an astronomical figure for ordinary people, for the emperor Ying Zheng, it is already a very low cost.

At least it's much cheaper than fighting a war or building a palace or something like that.

On this point, there is almost a consensus among the imperial government and the public.

Of course, not everyone had objections to the emperor's frequent tour plans.

For example, the local governments or local officials along the way were very unhappy.

The original local emperor was doing a good job, but when Ying Zheng came, they had to worry about pretending to be their grandson for a long time.

Another example is that the court officials who accompanied Ying Zheng on tour were also dissatisfied.

He originally had a good office in Xianyang, the imperial capital, but suddenly he was dragged around the world by Ying Zheng. The key was that he had to deal with official duties while running around, so he had no time to spare.

Although the carriages in the patrol team are very high-end, it is still very tiring to sit in them for a long time.

However, it was rare for the common people to be unified in not criticizing the emperor on this matter.

Almost none of the people in the empire were satisfied with Ying Zheng, after all, they were almost dead from the torture.

The only thing I have no opinion on is Ying Zheng's patrol.

After all, going on tour won't bother them.

Whether building palaces or fighting wars, they not only had to pay money (pay taxes), but also have to work (serve as corvees or even serve in the garrison) - of course, it was the latter that mainly caused dissatisfaction.

For ordinary people who cannot read a word, they have no idea about paying taxes. Unless they say that they are completely unable to eat because of it, they don't care much about it - it's not that they are careless, they just don't dare, and they don't think there is any problem with it.

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But I have experienced the hardships of serving in real life.

Corvee service can tire people to death, not to mention garrison service. People can die on the battlefield if they are not careful.

But to welcome the emperor on his tour, at most they only need to show off on the streets to show their loyalty and love for His Majesty the Emperor.

Just think of it as watching the fun.

Secondly, if you are doing business, the business may have to be suspended for two days, which is not a big deal.

The only people who are seriously affected are probably the beggars on the streets.

When the emperor comes, they will definitely not be able to stay in the city as an eyesore.

For these people begging, it is somewhat fatal, but beggars are only a minority after all, and the vast majority of people do not care about their life or death.

Apart from these innocuous negative effects, Ying Zheng's patrol basically caused no other harm to the people, and even had some benefits - in the places where the emperor passed by, the level of local officials would most likely be temporarily improved due to the emperor's arrival.

Facts have proved that the mobile court plan is indeed effective in stabilizing the rule of the empire - although it treats the symptoms rather than the root cause, and even the effect of treating the symptoms will become increasingly worse.

Ying Zheng knew it, but he was helpless.

He is a master of politics, with tough skills and profound knowledge, but running a country is not a matter of one person, and reversing the existing shortcomings of the empire is not something he is good at as a monarch.

As for the ministers of the DPRK and China...if they stick to the Legalist framework, the empire will not be able to correct its own shortcomings no matter what.

Because the biggest flaw in the Legalist system is that it creates a supreme lord, or an emperor with unlimited power.

Dong Zhongshu in later generations at least used the power of heaven and man to restrict the imperial power... Although it was of no use, it at least gave the courtiers and people an excuse to criticize the emperor.

But the emperor under the Legalist system is really the boss of heaven and the second child, and it is difficult for anyone to speak except himself.

Not only were there no restrictions, everyone except the emperor did not even have the right to criticize or accuse the emperor, they could only dedicate their own power.

In one sentence, the emperor's kindness is not over yet.

Anyway...there's nothing much to say.

Let’s get back to the topic.

The drama at the farmhouse is becoming more and more intense and lively, and the key point of this drama, namely Chen Sheng and Wu Kuang, who are in the imperial mausoleum of Lishan Mountain, are very lonely.

The war in Lingnan went too smoothly, which resulted in a large number of manpower being transferred from there. However, the empire did not make any other adjustments, so there was no shortage of manpower for a while.

As long as there is no shortage of people, the Lishan prisoners' dispatch plan has naturally been put on hold.

Although Chen Sheng and Wu Kuang were eager to add trouble to the empire, they were not impatient for this.

But they were really anxious about not seeing Tian Guang for a long time.

The longer time passes, the more doubtful they become about 'Tian Yan's' promise - this is normal. Promises that are delayed and cannot be fulfilled make people doubtful.

"Mr. Zhang, is 'Tian Yan' fooling us!?"

It was Zhang Liang's residence in Lishan. Chen Sheng, a rough and dark man, angrily asked Zhang Liang, "Does she know the whereabouts of Boss Tian Guang?"

During this time, the two brothers have been urging this matter, but Zhang Liang's replies have always been the same, or the replies from 'Tian Yan' he conveyed on his behalf are almost the same - after checking again and again, it still takes time.

In this case, it is really difficult for them to judge whether 'Tian Yan' is perfunctory with them, or whether the other party has really been pursuing it, but has no results for the time being.

So the two prefer the former.

First of all, ‘Tian Yan’ is not a very reliable person for the two of them.

Secondly, ‘Tian Yan’’s reply to them was too perfunctory.

If you are really investigating, please give me some further explanation and some specific information!

The two of them definitely didn't want to be perfunctory like this, so they came to Zhang Liang to ask for an explanation. After being perfunctory again and again, they even began to doubt Zhang Liang's position.

Facing Chen Sheng, who had a somewhat bad attitude, Zhang Liang put on a gentle smile and replied calmly:

"I understand that Hall Master Chen Sheng is anxious, but that's how Tian Yan, the hero, replied to me, and I can only reply to you two in this way."

Wu Kuang took a step forward and said in a calm voice, "If this is the case, please convey it to Mr. Zhang and tell 'Tian Yan' Xiakui that we may consider giving up on this cooperation."

"She has repeatedly perfunctory our brothers and her cooperative attitude is very questionable. We can no longer trust her."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zhang Liang was still unhurried when he heard the words. He nodded slightly and said, "I also understand your concerns, and I will definitely convey them to you."

"However, I must remind you two that the reply from 'Tian Yan' Xiakui may not satisfy you."

Chen Sheng stared, "Doesn't she know the whereabouts of Boss Tian Guang at all?"

In Chen Sheng's view, both of them have threatened cooperation, so it's time for 'Tian Yan' to come clean, right?

She went through all this trouble just to let the two of them stand out for her, so could she give up midway?

Unless, she simply cannot fulfill her promise.

Zhang Liang shook his head, "As far as I know, if nothing else happens, 'Tian Yan' Xiakui may have obtained the exact whereabouts of Tian Guang Xiakui."

"What!?" Chen Sheng frowned and screamed in surprise.

Wu Kuang was much calmer and did not make a fuss, but his brows were also furrowed.

They originally thought that 'Tian Yan' had dazzled them and could not fulfill their promise, but if what Zhang Liang said was true, then 'Tian Yan' deliberately did not want them to meet Tian Guang.

Why, if they see Tian Guang, will it be detrimental to 'Tian Yan'?

Although the status of the two heroes may lead to a conflict of power, there is no need to do so, right?

After all, Tian Guang has been missing for many years and has neglected his duties first. It is reasonable for the Sixth Hall to choose a new hero. Even if Tian Guang comes back, it is impossible to shake the status of 'Tian Yan' out of thin air.

Is it necessary to strictly guard against them?

At first glance, this problem does not sound serious. Whether Tian Yan is prepared for a rainy day or is suspicious of a serious illness, there is always a suitable reason. But if you think about it carefully, it will make people have some imagination.

Zhang Liang looked at the two people's reactions, as if he saw nothing, and continued with a smile, "You two, please listen to me."

"As far as I can tell, 'Tian Yan' Xiakui is not trying to prevent you from meeting Tian Guang Xiakui. She seems to be just planning to postpone the time when this happens."

"In other words, she just doesn't want you to meet now."

"Why?" Chen Sheng asked directly.

Zhang Liang smiled and shook his head, "I don't know about that."

"Maybe she has some concerns, or maybe she has other ideas. There are many possibilities."

"Concerns? What concerns?" Wu Kuang asked.

"For example..." Zhang Liang gave a possibility, "She is worried that the two of them will regret it after meeting Tian Guangxiakui, and then she will have no leverage."

"Absurd!" Chen Sheng retorted angrily without thinking, "A man has said what he said, there is no reason to go back on it!"

"'Tian Yan', thinking like this is really looking down on people!"

Zhang Liang quickly comforted him, "This is just a possibility, the fact may be something else."

"Anyway, I suggest you two stay calm."

"Even if you have to give up cooperation, there is no need to rush. If Tian Yan's side has not given you a satisfactory answer until the plan is about to be officially implemented, it will not be too late to consider parting ways."

"What do you two think?"

Chen Sheng and Wu Kuang looked at each other and did not immediately respond to Zhang Liang's words.

At first glance, there is nothing wrong with what Zhang Liang said.

If 'Tian Yan' is just stalling for time and doesn't want them to see Tian Guang too early, then it's useless for them to threaten her with the excuse of breaking up.

The worst case scenario is to break up now and wait until 'Tian Yan' feels the time is right before restarting cooperation.
To be continued...