Li Shimin stayed in this Song Village for two hours.

Most of the ministers had seen it, and many people remained silent.

Some people also look thoughtful.

In a sense, the Luhua Village and Song Village are completely different from what they see and hear, which is really shocking.

Sometimes, this kind of intuitive comparison is the most touching.

Among these officials, they initially disliked Chen Zhengtai, believing that Chen Zhengtai was just continuing the strategy of Emperor Wu during the Western Han Dynasty. Emperor Wu suppressed the powerful and was powerful, but the people were in trouble. Although they had created countless great achievements, they did not recognize it in the eyes of the aristocratic clans.

After the Southern Song Dynasty, Confucianism gradually reached its extreme, but in this era, many aristocratic children from Confucian origins still had the desire to make achievements among the officials.

The world has been in chaos for so long, and the people have been displaced and countless people have died tragically. These ambitions naturally have the mentality of supporting the world.

This is also the biggest difference between the Tang Dynasty and other countries in the world. Here, because of the influence of Confucianism, it encouraged countless scholars to enter the world, that is, the so-called management of the family and governing the country and pacifying the world. That is to say, those who are capable and in high positions should support the world. This is the mission.

Therefore, many people bowed their heads and were silent. They were obviously extremely complicated inside. While they seemed to be relieved of the changes in Song Village, they were also worried about the misery of Luhua Village.

On the other hand, they knew very well that if there were more Song Villages, the aristocratic races would lose a lot.

In fact... the aristocratic race may not be shaken by the foundation, but once the interests are lost, they cannot be compensated.

One is home, one is the country, one is oneself, and the other is the people.

Therefore, everyone was speechless. At this time, no one had the intention to impeach Chen Zhengtai, or in other words, no one wanted to provoke the Yangzhou Governor's Office. Some... were fighting between heaven and man, a fierce battle between inner morality and justice and selfish interests.

Li Shimin got on the chariot in a good mood and leaned against the soft cushion in the chariot. He ordered Chen Zhengtai to get on the chariot to accompany him, sitting silently, as if he remembered many words called Song Aliu in his mind, and he was relieved and moved for a moment.

Li Shimin is a person with rich feelings. As he thought about it, he couldn't help but cry speechlessly.

After a long time, he sighed and said, "I think the people of Luhua Village are really desolate. They work hard but cannot eat enough. They work hard to support the family but have to bear debts. They have children, but they can only sell their children as slaves."

"And everyone praises my wisdom, but this wisdom is nothing to do with them. What's the use of such a world that great scholars can remember the peaceful and peaceful rivers a thousand times? Although the new policy in Yangzhou is just the beginning, it makes me feel relieved. Good luck, thank you for your hard work."

Chen Zhengtai said humbly: "How dare students say that they have worked hard? When it comes to tax collection, this is the credit of King Li Tai of Yue. If he had not been upright and decisive, would the aristocratic race be willing to commit it? As for the governance, it is mostly a credit of Lou Shide. This person does nothing and has never missed it. As for the officials of various counties, they are still diligent these days and have no major mistakes."

"Actually... everyone is willing to do their best, because of their mentors. The mentor loves the people, and how can those capable and ambitious people in the world lack? These people have the heart to support the world. They can be promoted to the Han Dynasty and have Zhang Qian. Will there be fewer people in the Tang Dynasty? Students think that all these people need to be rewarded. As for students, in Yangzhou, they are just idle clouds and wild cranes. They are idle all day long, which is a hindrance."

Li Shimin looked at Chen Zhengtai deeply: "You really think so?"

"That's how I think." Chen Zhengtai replied seriously: "It's not that the students have some noble character, but that they must have a group of people who are willing to overcome difficulties when doing big things. Just like mentors, mentors cannot rule the world by relying on one person. As for students, they can be mediocre and let students come up with some ideas, but it is difficult to do things really meticulously. The only advantage of students is that they are the benefits of mentors, the emperor's disciples. Because of this identity, everyone can feel at ease to do things, and they don't have to worry about not being rewarded for doing things, nor are they worried about being criticized for doing things."

Li Shimin nodded. He agreed with Chen Zhengtai's words because this guy is indeed a little lazy, but one thing he did is to try his best to protect the people around him.

"I am the same." Li Shimin said: "So, you and these people should act with confidence and boldness. The sky falls, and I will hold on to you later."

Chen Zhengtai said that his mentor Shengming was wise.

In a blink of an eye, Yangzhou arrived.

This Yangzhou city is in order.

Many people knew that His Majesty was coming, so they came to welcome him early.

The leader was Li Tai. Li Tai was always worried. He was worried that his father would pursue him, and the other officials were also quite nervous.

Not only that, many people from the Yangzhou aristocratic race have also come.

This time, His Majesty's parade reached this point, which made people feel suspicious. Obviously, the new policy in Yangzhou was implemented, so His Majesty came, which clearly meant that he strongly supported Chen Zhengtai.

But this kind of support is really disappointing.

Previously, the aristocratic tribes in Yangzhou had exchanged letters with the temples in Chang'an City, many of which were complaining, but the attitudes of the dukes seemed very ambiguous, making people unable to distinguish the situation for a while.

Now that His Majesty is coming, what should we do?

It is worrying to think of paying so much tax every year.

Of course, this is no longer a matter of money and food.

The savings of the aristocratic races are considerable, and no matter how poor they are, they cannot be poor.

But once you lose this thing, then... you will only lose more in the future.

This is related to the survival and honor and disgrace of the entire family.

Wang Zaixue is one of them. He is the head of the Wang family in Yangzhou. He has a high reputation. He is not willing to become an official. Instead, he writes books and lectures at home every day, so he is very famous in Jiangnan.

Children of aristocratic families either become officials. Some of them work as officials at home to study or write books, some want fame, and some seek profits, which are both good.

During these days Wang Zai's studies, he has been bedridden.

Actually, I have to be 'ill'.

Just because he concealed the population and land, Li Tai actually brought his people into the Wang family and rushed to the account room to find the account book, then sealed the treasury, so as to soar the managers, managers, accountants, etc. in charge of the operation in the mansion.

All the female relatives were also sealed in the backyard by the tax camp people, and he was in the front hall to discuss the accounts with him in person. At that time, he was really disgraced and had no face at all.

When the person who concealed the news was discovered, all the people who had been in prison were directly sentenced to death, and the punishment was also very serious.

The amount of money and grain owed to pay was fined three times. Several of his children were still in prison because they were involved in this matter. After this, Wang Zaixue was so angry that he died of illness.

After finally recovering, his body has recovered a little, and he feels that he has no face to see someone. Today he is here to welcome him. He has the intention of burning both jade and stone.

Whose momentum is your Yangzhou Governor's Office so cruel?

Okay, today... I simply shouted injustice and grievance in front of the saint. My king learned again, so that your emperor would not come to Taiwan. I want to teach you that there is no difference between you and Zhou of Shang and Emperor Yang of Sui.

He made up his mind and had already contacted many aristocratic races. This Yangzhou is not a big place. Almost all aristocratic races have close relationships with each other. Now everyone has suffered huge damage. Wang Zaixue is willing to take the lead, so naturally many people agree.

Not only that, many of the people in the family called, waiting far away, waiting for the movement.

He stood in the distance, glanced at Li Tai, who was in charge, and snorted coldly.

Looking back at Li Tai's arrival in Yangzhou, he had a very good impression of Li Tai. He thought he was a wise king with all his best in the world. But he never thought that he would be like this now.

"The Holy Driving is here."

Someone shouted.

Then... Li Tai quickly led the officials forward anxiously and waited by the road.

As soon as the car arrived, Li Tai and the officials of the Governor's Office said loudly: "I am welcome to your Majesty, but I have not been able to welcome you from afar. I hope I will forgive you."

Li Shimin in the chariot heard the movement, first opened the curtain with his hand, then glanced at Li Tai, the most prominent beside the road.

After seeing Li Tai for a complicated look, Li Shimin couldn't help but face the floor, but said lightly: "No need to be too polite, go to another palace to speak."

Li Tai felt relieved. He thought that when he stood here, his father must be furious when he saw him. Fortunately... the result was not too bad, and his father did not seem to be too harsh.

So he hurriedly arranged people and followed the team and walked into the city.

Since he was taken to the Wang family by Chen Zhengtai, now... I have given up treatment. I love it. Now I am the chief tax officer, so collect taxes and face... Do I care about your face? Offend people? So what if I offend them? Anyway, I no longer want to have a great throne. It’s better to praise me or scold me. What does it have to do with me?

Once people think about it, they quickly find that it is no big deal, so they pick up the tax camp matter. You can't tell me, you're quite happy to do it.

The carriage continued to move forward, and many people along the way came to hear the news and looked around from afar.

Waiting to enter the gate of the city gate.

Suddenly... the guard in front of him found a man rushing out of the way and shouted: "A strange injustice for all eternity!"

The guards were furious and wanted to step forward and drive them away.

But when I looked closely, I saw this man Lunzi and Confucian shirt, and he looked like a very decent person.

After this man said something strange and injustice for all time, he cried on the ground and cried loudly.

The crying was really earth-shaking, as if it was about to collapse.

Several guards stepped forward and were about to take down the man.

At this time, many people came to the side of the road, and some people shouted: "The new policy is angry and resentful, I beg your Majesty to make decisions for the people."

"The Governor's Office is inhumane and is levied and levying heavy taxes. This is so harmful to the will of heaven and the marrow of skin peeling off the skin. We and the people are like fish on the chopping board, and let them slaughter it. If this continues, why is it like the people?"

Suddenly, more and more people gathered. At first, it was one person, then more than a dozen people, and later, some people seemed to have obtained the courage, and hundreds of people came.

People just cried bitterly, or beat their chests and feet, looking like they were dying of grief.

The guards wanted to drag the people out, and they howled like souls.

No one expected that this happened suddenly when His Majesty wanted to enter the city. The guards didn't know whether they should have suppressed them, so a lieutenant hurried to the chariot waiting for the emperor to deal with it.

The people who were originally looking at Wuyuu have also started to discuss it.

Some people here recognize them, and they are all people who are arrogant on weekdays. Anyone who stands up and stomps in Yangzhou City can make the ground tremble.

But now... they were like resentful women who suffered a lot of grievances, crying here to faint.

The minister who served in front of him was so scared that he was out of his mind. This is not a trivial matter. Once this matter spreads, what would be more than good?

Even when Emperor Yang of Sui went on a tour, such a thing had never happened. If it was not handled properly, it might cause serious consequences.

However, Li Shimin in the car had already heard it seriously, but his face was still very calm.

Chen Zhengtai hurriedly got on the bus and whispered: "Mr., it's the King of Yangzhou..."

Li Shimin nodded and interrupted him: "I know, you don't need to explain. They are in front of the military and civilians of Yangzhou. If they want to make me difficult for them, they have to appease them."

This kind of thing is obviously risky.

But if I thought about it carefully, if the Governor's Office had not done too much, they would not have taken any risks.
To be continued...