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 at all since he got Princess Zhaoyang to marry her and returned from life and death, she still felt a little guilty in her heart.
Princess's Mansion.
In Emperor Ning Kang's heart, this daughter has been very sensible since she was a child.
Princess Zhaoyang did not immediately reply to Emperor Ning Kang'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 were slightly raised, and she turned around and said politely: "Reply to my father."
Your Majesty, since my son 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, the Emperor, has the power to join foreign barbarians and control the people's hard work. Therefore, I often think of sharing my father's worries.
However, although I am of the blood of my father, I am still a female. On top of military affairs, even if I want to help my father solve his problems, I know that I am unable to do so. Therefore, I feel very regretful and deeply regret that I was not born as a boy.
, able to take on the sole responsibility of his father.
The day before yesterday, I was in the Queen Mother's Palace and heard what the Queen Mother said. My father wanted to unify the land in the world in order to eliminate taxes. This is a grand national policy that will benefit our great Wei Dynasty for thousands of years. However, in order to achieve this great thing, even if my father is thousands of years old,
Cheng Zhizun will inevitably have some resistance.
After I returned home, I thought that my clan occupies the largest amount of land in the world. If my father’s policy can be supported by the clan, not only will the clan’s land be taxed successfully, but it will also set an example for the world, and all people will be convinced.
, then half of this grand plan can be accomplished.
But then I thought about it, our imperial family in the Wei Dynasty has been strong for hundreds of years, with luxuriant branches and leaves. Although there are people who care about the world and share the worries of the king and father, most of them are mediocre and short-sighted, and they are conservative. These people may not be able to understand the good intentions of my father.
Use your heart, and my father is burdened by state affairs, so he will have no extra energy to deal with these people.
The son-in-law thought that he could not worry about the affairs of the world for his father. However, as his father's son and heir, he should work for his father-in-law and relieve his worries about the family affairs within my clan.
Therefore, if the father can trust his son and minister, he might as well ask the son and minister to go to each house of the clan in person, talk to the uncles and elders about justice, and persuade them to fully support the father's new tax law reform."
As early as halfway through Princess Zhaoyang's words, Jia Lian already understood what Princess Zhaoyang meant.
In fact, the last time Princess Zhaoyang took the initiative to discuss this matter with him, Jia Lian realized that Princess Zhaoyang must have some thoughts because she was so concerned about this matter.
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 aside his worries and wait and see what happens.
Emperor Ningkang 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 was also worried about not being able to find a suitable candidate to take on this responsibility.
However, let Princess Zhaoyang go...
Emperor Ning Kang felt something was wrong in his heart. One look at King Zhongshun, who would rather kneel on the ground and cry than accept the mission, and he knew that this matter was not simple. She was a woman and a junior. She wanted to successfully explain the truth.
Foolish people, how easy is it?
"My father knows what you mean. But this matter is not as simple as you think. You..."
Seeing that Emperor Ningkang wanted to refuse, Princess Zhaoyang smiled calmly and said: "I know this matter is not easy. If my father has other candidates, then that's it. If there is none 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 can't be done..."
Princess Zhaoyang smiled calmly, "Anyway, I am just a woman. Even if I am rejected or slighted by my uncles and elders, it is nothing more than a trivial matter and has nothing to do with my father's face. There is still room for change in the future."
When Emperor Ningkang heard this, his heart moved.
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 the matter, he was naturally eager to do so, so he quickly persuaded him.
He said: "The virtuous niece is so filial, why don't the emperor help her and let her have a try. I think it is better to let the virtuous niece go."
Firstly, the virtuous niece is a daughter and a junior. If she comes to visit, those uncles and elders will naturally be embarrassed to be disrespectful. Secondly, the virtuous niece is different from my younger brother. No matter where I go, what I say or what I do,
Everyone thought it was your intention, brother Huang.
But niece Xian is different. Even if she can't convince those people, let her listen to the specific thoughts of the people in the clan. As long as you know their true thoughts, brother, you will naturally be able to implement this tax law in the future.
It will be much easier.”
Before King Zhongshun finished speaking, Emperor Ning Kang glared at him.
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. That's why he asked him to listen to the "real thoughts" of the clan members. I'm afraid,
These so-called true thoughts were probably the true thoughts that King Zhongshun did not dare to express to his face.
Sure enough, when people face immediate interests, they will lose their righteousness. In the past, he thought that King Zhongshun was still a useful person, at least very loyal to him. Now when he compared it with Princess Zhaoyang, he felt so disappointed.
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"Okay, then I'll let you give it a try. If it's beyond your ability, you don't have to force it."
Emperor Ningkang stopped looking at King Zhongshun and turned to Princess Zhaoyang.
Princess Zhaoyang bowed to accept the order, and then said: "By the way, father, I have one more request."
"you say."
"My son wants to ask my father to issue an order for my son to temporarily hold a position in the clan mansion..."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Princess Zhaoyang smiled and said: "My son, this is also for convenience. Otherwise, if I go to visit my uncles and elders like this, I'm afraid they won't even let me in."
If this is the case, my ministers will advance, even if they have three heads and six arms, they will be unable to do anything."
Although Princess Zhaoyang smiled easily and what she said was reasonable, it still made Jia Lian feel a little shocked.
I see.
He said that Princess Zhaoyang couldn't afford to go to all the trouble to get this hard job, and that was the original purpose.
Even Jia Lian couldn't help but admire that Princess Zhaoyang had seized this opportunity so well! At this moment, Jia Lian raised his eyes and looked at Princess Zhaoyang in front of him. This princess had long been his woman, even though he could only see half of her.
Although he looked sideways, Jia Lian already believed that this woman would be his greatest help as she had promised.
King Zhongshun's reaction was slower than Jia Lian's, 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 a king, with a higher status than 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.
From this point of view, the status of Princess Zhaoyang is even higher than that of the prince. Because the eldest princess is like the prince, there is only one, and as for the prince, any prince who grows up can be granted the title as long as he does not make a big mistake.
According to this calculation, if Princess Zhaoyang wants to enter the clan's mansion, her position will definitely not be low, because it would be inappropriate for her 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 had just made Emperor Ning Kang dissatisfied with him. If Emperor Ning Kang got mad and gave his position to Princess Zhaoyang, 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 Ningkang also thought about it and felt that Princess Zhaoyang's request was reasonable. He also knew that for those in the clan, the clan's mansion was probably even higher than his status as the emperor! Anyway, giving him a position would shock those people.
That’s fine.
Just as he was thinking about which position would be suitable, he suddenly caught a glimpse of King Zhongshun's eyes, and for no apparent reason, he felt a sudden fire in his 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 put his position aside for a while, and also let him reflect and be alert. After all, he thought that this was his compatriot's mother.
Brother, back then, he worked hard and ran forward for his great cause.
So he snorted, "In that case, I will let you take the position of deputy clan commander for the time being, and together with your fourteenth uncle, assist Prince Su Lao and act in charge of the clan mansion. You can wait until you report the specific matters to the old prince."
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For Emperor Ning Kang, adding the position of deputy minister was just a trivial matter. But in his heart, he finally forced himself to do something. Let's not say whether it will succeed or not. If someone takes the initiative to take over the job of lobbying, it is a worthwhile thing for him.
Something gratifying.
Let's put this matter aside, and it's time to talk about those bastard things.
When he thought of this, Emperor Ningkang couldn't help but feel murderous intent in his heart. He worked hard for the revitalization of the country and the country, and he didn't even get a good night's sleep in the past few days. Instead of saying that they understood and supported him, these people in the clan secretly supported him.
Slander is really unforgivable!
"What else can you say about your good son and that bastard thing?"
Emperor Ningkang looked at King Zhongshun with a faint voice.
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.
As well as Emperor Ning Kang knew him, he also knew his royal brother too well. His tone showed that today's incident really offended him.
There was a twist in his heart, and he actually changed his previous attitude of trying to plead and quibble, and knelt down very simply and said: "My brother's lax discipline caused the unfilial son to get mixed up with the bastard in the clan. After my brother returned,
If I didn’t beat him until he couldn’t get out of bed for three months, I would be sorry for the word ‘Wei’ on my brother’s body, let alone the love and trust that the emperor has for me!”
He has several sons, and Emperor Ning Kang’s trust must not be lost.
His reaction finally made Ning Kangdi's dissatisfaction with him dissipate a little, and he said coldly: "There is no need for you to do anything. I think you can't discipline him well, so let me discipline him for you."
Dai Quan."
"The slave is here."
"Go tell those bastards that if they are really dissatisfied with the government and me, I will give them a chance to come over and make a clear distinction with me in person."
Dai Quan shrank his neck, knowing that Emperor Ning Kang was speaking out of anger. 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 dandies from the clan.
"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 the king and his ministers, let alone the hard-earned power of their ancestors.
So I sent a group of imperial guards to take 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 scolded you so much, so you let them go so easily and only let them go to the Ancestral Temple to keep vigil for the ancestors?"
As soon as Emperor Ningkang heard the sound of the fourth prince exploding, he instinctively wanted to sacrifice the "Seven Wolves". But today, for some unknown reason, he only glared at the fourth prince, and his eyes softened involuntarily.
Probably, he felt that his son was not in vain and he still knew how to protect his father.
So he asked calmly: "What do you think we should do with them?"
"You can't be soft on those bastards. In my opinion, even if you hit them eighty times, it's easy!"
Emperor Ningkang quietly looked at the fourth prince who was speaking seriously, and suddenly sighed in his heart. No matter how he behaves, it is better to have a peaceful and smooth life than to spend his whole life working hard and calculating.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Jia Lian happened to see the soft eyes of Emperor Ning Kang looking at the fourth prince, and thought that this boy is indeed a fool, but he has a lot of luck. Perhaps, in Emperor Ning Kang's heart, such naughty and mischievous things are not worth it.
A son who obeys discipline is his ideal salvation.
Jia Lian somewhat understood why Emperor Ning Kang treated those clan members like this. It would be easy to beat them up, but it was unnecessary.
There are quite a few clan members involved in these incidents today, and most of them are from mansions whose status is not low in the clan.
Emperor Ningkang now needs to be united with the clan and not use force. Moreover, such a punishment may seem slight, but in fact it frightens the clan members and the palace behind them. 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 didn't know what Emperor Ning Kang was thinking, and he was still nagging him to persuade him to be punished severely.
But he seemed to have forgotten that he had been busy for most of the day. He didn't even eat, and his stomach was already empty.
While he was "reasoning" with Emperor Ning Kang's penis, his stomach suddenly let out a continuous alarm sound, which made everyone who heard it, including himself, stunned.
The fourth prince immediately covered his unsatisfied stomach, wishing he could find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.
Emperor Ning Kang actually laughed and asked, "Why, you haven't had lunch yet?"
"As I said before, I originally wanted to eat, but I met Wei Xianxiao... and met those bastards, so I was delayed."
Emperor Ning Kang then waved to the eunuch next to him and said, "I ordered the imperial dining room to pass on the food."
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 eating until now. Let him stay and have dinner with me."
Emperor Ningkang said to Jia Lian, "You can stay too."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Father, I happened to have little lunch and am a little hungry. Let me have a meal with Ling'er and the others."
Emperor Ningkang 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 they all...
Well, she probably shouldn't have agreed to let Jia Lian be her emissary in the first place, and gave Jia Lian a chance to save her beauty. I'm afraid she will never forget Jia Lian now. She is currently unemployed in Beijing, and she doesn't know which husband to find.
After my son-in-law settles down for the rest of his life, if he still thinks about another married man... This girl, I will be worried to death.
Nodding, he suddenly said: "It is not easy to get people in the clan to agree to support the new tax law. At the critical moment, you can agree and just say that in addition to the acres exempted according to the title, the part collected will be paid in the future.
Give them back the rewards in the form of annual rewards.
How to say it specifically is up to you to think about."
Emperor Ningkang and the ministers of the DPRK had been discussing for so long, how could it be possible that there was no feasible way 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 anything else.
Princess Zhaoyang smiled when she heard this and said, "If this is the case, I will be more confident. Thank you very much, Father."