Hu Xiaotian said: "Don't forget that everyone has ambitions, and separatism and self-reliance are inevitable. In fact, Dakang has already been torn apart. It doesn't matter if they are willing to defect to other countries. At least they can bring enough food and clothing to tide them over. The severe winter has given the people a way to survive. Princess, please don’t forget one thing, the great prosperity needs food, not gold and silver. The situation we are facing now is that we can’t buy food even if we have money.”
Qiqi frowned slightly. She already fully understood what Hu Xiaotian meant. Dakang had a vast territory and a large number of people. The court's deployment alone could no longer solve the problem of feeding so many people. Hu Xiaotian wanted to divide Dakang into small countries one by one. These small countries have to figure out their own solutions. In fact, Qiqi also understands that once the territory is divided, the kings after the enfeoffment will follow Li Tianheng's example, and no one will obey the management of Dakang anymore. But on the other hand, it is equivalent to sharing the burden. Due to the crisis in Dakang, although the surrounding countries are unwilling to do business with Dakang, they may not be unwilling to do business with these new small countries.
Hu Xiaotian's original intention of putting forward this suggestion was to establish a federal system in Dakang, but he also understood that in this era of supremacy of imperial power, federal system was simply not feasible. In the end, it was likely that the Emperor of Zhou would enfeoff the princes, and he would become a loner. situation. But anyway, Dakang has come to this point. It is better to get rid of all the fat and go into battle lightly. Maybe it can also give the people here a chance of survival. If this suggestion of mine cannot be implemented, then Dakang will split into There are many vassal states, and Hu Xiaotian has a more and more thorough understanding of human nature. Under the premise that the Dakang court is no longer able to control the place, it is better to let go as soon as possible and enfeoff the vassal states to let them make their own way of living. Those who are willing to join a powerful country can just go and join them. , Willing to be self-reliant, Hu Xiaotian firmly believes that everyone has ambitions. Li Tianheng is an example. Once they become a vassal king, they are no longer willing to surrender to others, and they will make every effort to protect their territory and people, that is, Ownership spirit.
In the modern economy, this is called asset restructuring, selling off non-performing assets. Only in this way can there be a chance to turn losses into profits. However, Hu Xiaotian's idea was too bold and too advanced. Qiqi didn't think about it for half a day after hearing it. respond.
Qiqi thought for a long time before sighing softly and said: "It's a very important matter, I need to think carefully before making a decision."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Princess, no matter what decision you make, don't reveal in front of the Emperor that this was my idea for you."
Qiqi couldn't help but smile and said: "What? Are you so afraid of him?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "It's not that I'm afraid of him. It's that the emperor has already had a prejudice against me. No matter if I come up with good ideas or bad ideas, the emperor will think that I have ulterior motives. In this case, why bother looking for this bad luck?"
Qiqi said: "Did you know that someone has also thought of going with you?"
Hu Xiaotian thought she was talking about Wen Chenghuan again. He shook his head and said: "I am different from Master Wen. What he wants is to betray the country and seek glory, but what I want is to help Da Kang tide over the difficulties."
Qiqi said: "I'm talking about Prime Minister Zhou. He also firmly opposed Taishi Wen's suggestion. Although his idea was not as bold and thorough as yours, he also thought about giving up part of the land that was not important to Dakang. He said that let Three minutes of calm and calm, one step back and the sea and sky will be brighter."
Hu Xiaotian said: "This method is only a temporary measure and cannot solve the fundamental problems of Dakang, unless..."
"Unless what?"
Hu Xiaotian sighed and said, “It’s okay not to say anything!”
Qiqi glared at him and said, "Stop being so pretentious. Tell me!"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Unless you can truly be the master of Dakang."
Qi Qi's heart moved. Hu Xiaotian was clearly hinting that she wanted to become the real king of Dakang, which meant that she wanted to force Long Xuanen to give up the throne to herself.
Hu Xiaotian said deliberately: "Your Highness, please don't overthink it. I'm not advising you to become the queen. No one can fix the mess that Dakang is in now. It's better to be stuck in Kangdu and fight with Hongbei Mo."
While the princes are being enfeoffed, ask the emperor for a fiefdom and truly be the master of the family."
Qiqi blinked her bright eyes: "Hu Xiaotian, just by saying these words to you, I can punish you for intending to rebel."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Princess, you can do whatever you want, but what I said to you today is all for your own good. If it weren't for the sake of our engagement, I wouldn't bother to care about you."
When Qi Qi heard him mention the engagement, her pretty face suddenly turned red. She bit her lips and stamped her feet: "Hu Xiaotian, how dare you bully me! Come on!"
Hu Xiaotian knew that she always fell out when she said she wanted to, and he couldn't help but feel his scalp tightening, but he heard Qiqi say: "Tear down the hay shed for him!" After receiving the order, the guards under Qiqi stepped forward and started to fight.
It didn't take much effort to dismantle the hut where Hu Xiaotian kept vigil.
Hu Xiaotian still can't understand Qiqi's thoughts. She wants him to go back and help her. In fact, Hu Xiaotian has decided to burn the Wuqi paper and then go down the mountain to Fengyi Villa for a temporary stay. Since Qiqi asked people to help dismantle the thatched hut
, and you don’t have to do it yourself.
After Qiqi dismantled the hut, he stood up and left. Before leaving, he said to Hu Xiaotian: "Shave your beard, you will be more than ten years older!"
Hu Xiaotian said: "This is called maturity, you really don't know how to appreciate it!"
Qiqi said: "I will give you another seven days. If you don't return to Kangdu, I will send people over to demolish your shabby villa."
Hu Xiaotian knew that she could do whatever she said, so he hugged Qiqi and said, "No need for seven days, I will go back in three days."
In the Dakang Yangxin Hall, Hong Beimo presented a carved dragon box made of pure gold with both hands. Long Xuanen took the box and opened it. He smelled the strange fragrance and took a closer look, only to see a golden dragon inside.
Long Xuanen was overjoyed and said, "You finally mastered the elixir?"
Hong Beimo shook his head and said: "This elixir can prolong life, but it cannot make you immortal."
Long Xuanen was greatly disappointed, and the smile on his face instantly faded: "Since I can't live forever, what use do I have?" He pushed the box aside.
Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty, I am useless. I have not yet found the elixir cauldron that opens up the universe."
Long Xuan'en said: "Chu Fufeng can do it, why can't you?"
Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty, please be more patient. I will definitely be able to find the secret of the Alchemy Chapter."
Long Xuanen was furious and said: "How long are you going to make me wait? Forty-eight years, I have waited for a full forty-eight years, how much more patience do you have to have? In these forty-eight years, I have given you everything you need, I don't care.
I spent all my efforts to cultivate you, but what did you give me? Just an illusory hope!"
Hong Beimo said with full confidence: "At most three years, I believe there will be results within three years."
Long Xuanen sighed and said: "Three years! Dakang is full of chaos and surrounded by wolves. If you ask me to wait for three years, who will give me three years?"
Hong Beimo said: "The Underground Palace has not yet been completed. As long as the Reincarnation Tower is completed, His Majesty will be able to live forever and rejuvenate his youth."
Long Xuan'en said: "In the past few decades, I have given everything I have to respond to your requests, just so that one day I can be young again and live forever, but you have made me turn gray in waiting and disappointment again and again. Hong Bei
Mo, Hong Beimo, are you lying to me? Are you lying to me?"
Hong Beimo said: "I am loyal to Your Majesty. If I deceive you in the slightest, I will be struck by lightning and die!"
Long Xuan'en said: "I don't want you to swear, I just want you to practice the elixir as soon as possible."
Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty, you might as well take this elixir first to ensure the dragon's health." He handed over the elixir again.
Long Xuanen calmed down at this time and whispered: "You must speed up the progress. The situation in Dakang is not good. I am afraid that it will not last three years."
Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. If everything goes well, the Reincarnation Tower may be built within a year. As long as the Reincarnation Tower is completed, you can still practice the immortality elixir even if you can't find the Alchemy Cauldron Chapter."
Long Xuanen nodded: "I believe in you again."
After Hong Beimo resigned, Long Xuanen's eyes fell on the elixir, and he sighed and said: "If it weren't for you, I might have died thirty years ago. If it weren't for you, I might have died here."
Piaomiao Mountain is depressed, but if you hadn't given me the hope of immortality, I might have put more energy into governing the country, so how could I be in today's predicament. Hongbeimo, Hongbeimo, who are you?
Did it help me or hurt me?"
Long Xuanen finally picked up the golden elixir. The elixir was the size of a dragon's eye and exuded a faint golden light. Long Xuanen came close to the elixir and took a deep breath. He felt that the aroma of the elixir penetrated his lungs.
His whole body was shaken. His eyes suddenly became extremely hot. He opened his mouth and swallowed the golden elixir in one mouthful. He couldn't wait to bite the golden elixir into pieces and felt a stream of heat flowing down his throat.
When it goes down, the meridians feel like a spring breeze, and the whole body feels like there are countless pairs of warm and soft hands gently massaging it. It is extremely comfortable and comfortable.
Wealth, glory, and supreme imperial power, only by living can all these belong to you. Death is like a lamp going out, and everything that belongs to you will change hands overnight. Who cares about the flood!
This is the first time Hu Xiaotian has stayed at Fengyi Villa after observing his mourning. The bath water has been prepared. It has been a long time since he took a comfortable hot bath. After soaking for half an hour, he put on new clothes and let his hair down.
walk out of the room,
Wei Sa had been standing outside. Seeing that Hu Xiaotian's hair was still wet, he was worried that he would catch a cold due to the wind, so he hurriedly found a dry towel to dry his hair.
Hu Xiaotian didn't see Huo Shengnan and asked in a low voice: "Where is Huang Feihong?"
Visa said: "She went back and said that there are still many things waiting to be dealt with in Shence Mansion."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. He didn't have time to talk to Huo Shengnan today.
The second update is here, please vote for me! (To be continued.)
