Xiao Zirong said this, and Li Yifeng couldn't continue to persevere, thinking in his heart that one month would be one month.

Xiao Zirong gave him a seat and said softly: "What do you think of the king of another surname?"

The king of the different surname is a very special existence in Da Yong. Because his ancestors made great contributions to Da Yong, the throne was awarded the title of the hereditary throne. Unlike the orthodox royal family of Prince Qing, the king of the different surname has a fiefdom. When Emperor Shunde was alive, he had the idea of ​​taking back the fiefdom of the different surname king, but because he was worried that this incident would cause the rebellion of the different surname kings, the strongest ones were Fufeng King Jiang Xutuo and Mantian King Bian Beiliu.

King Fufeng expanded his territory in the southern border and had 10,000 soldiers under his command. This was only the highest organization that the king of the alien surname allowed by Dayong to have, but in fact he had far more than this number of troops, and he had an independent kingdom.

The fiefdom of the north flowing beside the king of heaven is close to the northern desert, with barren land and cold climate. However, he is known as generous and chivalrous, and has won over a large number of capable people and strangers. He uses the geographical advantages of the fiefdom as a key road to the throats of all parties, launches trade in various parties, and also makes the business prosperous.

What made the royal family most dissatisfied was that since Da Yong conferred these six kings of different surnames, the tax they paid every year for hundreds of years has never changed. In the past, Da Yong's country is rich and the people are strong, so naturally they will not take their taxes into consideration. However, today, Da Yong's national strength is getting worse and worse, and the economy is in a long-term low. In order to maintain the operation of this huge empire, the court had to raise taxes from various states, but never dared to act rashly against the six kings of different surnames.

During the emperor's wedding, Xiao Zirong took the opportunity to summon six kings of different surnames to Yongdu to watch the ceremony, but only four of the six kings of different surnames came, and the other two just sent people to give gifts. These two were Jiang Xutuo and Bian Beiliu. From this incident, they could see their contempt towards the court.

When Emperor Longqing was reigned, he asked all the kings of different surnames to send their princes to Yongdu to live and study and build a mansion for them. On the surface, it was a favor for them, but in fact it was a disguised way to put their children under house arrest in Yongdu.

Li Yifeng said: "The Empress Dowager should be cautious at this time."

Xiao Zirong said coldly: "Be careful? When will the court look at their faces? The emperor's wedding, Jiang Xutuo claimed that he was old and sick, but it was fine. Beiliu was in his prime, so he refused to come and claimed that he was busy with official duties? Who gave him official duties? I'm afraid they have forgotten that their fiefs are all the land of Dayong. If they were not protected by Dayong, how could they have peace?"

Li Yifeng said: "The Empress Dowager means..."

Xiao Zirong said: "When you go back and plan a plan, the people of Dayong will increase taxes. As kings of Dayong's surname, they should also share the worries of the country."

"But the six princes work hard and have great virtue..."

Xiao Zixuan interrupted him angrily and said, "They are just covering their ancestors' elegance. The Ai family doesn't know what they have done for Da Yong?"

Li Yifeng secretly complained in his heart that this prime minister was not easy to do, but he was afraid that after he proposed this plan, the six kings of different surnames would target him again, and said carefully: "But how much should this tax be increased to them?"

"Every state and prefecture have references. I will not be recovered in the past years. From now on, do whatever you should do!"

"yes!"

Ningyang King Cao Hongtu has not left Yongdu yet. This time, he came mainly to attend the emperor's wedding. As the New Year approaches, Cao Hongtu simply returned to Ningyang after this year. During this period, he was busy gathering with relatives and friends from all over the world. Today, he has a rare leisure time. He was studying alone at home. When he was about to be involved, Cao Sheng hurriedly walked in from outside. Before he could enter the study, he shouted: "Father, it's not good, it's not good!"

Cao Hongtu sighed. His son lived in Yongdu for many years and was not by his side and could not teach by words and deeds. He thought he would become independent because of this, but now it seems that he has only learned to be sensual and sensual in Yongdu and has no opinion at all.

Cao Sheng entered the study and closed the door with his backhand: "Father, it's not good. I heard that the court is going to increase taxes for us."

Cao Hongtu frowned: "Where did the news come from?"

"I heard what Li Yuting said, this matter is absolutely true." Cao Sheng and Li Yuting are sworn brothers, and Li Yuting is Li Yifeng's son, so the source of information should be reliable.

Cao Hongtu nodded: "Go and make a pot of tea for me."

Cao Sheng said: "Father, this matter is extraordinary. I heard that I have to add it..." Before he finished speaking, he had already encountered his father's cold eyes. Cao Sheng quickly swallowed the following words and turned to make tea for his father.

Cao Hongtu said: "How did you consider Nuanmo?"

Cao Sheng said: "Father, I have made a marriage contract with her since childhood. Now she is seriously ill. How can I betray my faith? The more I do this, the more I want to marry her." He brought the teapot to his father and poured tea for him.

Cao Hongtu picked up the teacup and drank the tea ceremony: "Ke Nuanmo's attitude is very firm."

"The metal and stone that are attained by sincerity are opened!"

Cao Hongtu shook his head and said, "A person's life is short, and even though he knows it cannot be saved, why waste time on meaningless things."

Cao Sheng was stunned and could hardly believe that this sentence was said by his father. His engagement with Jiang Nuanmo was signed by his father and Sang Jingtian. They were close friends. How could his father say such indifferent words?

Cao Hongtu said: "Do you know why the court left you here to study?"

Cao Sheng nodded. He still understood this principle. The court used this method to threaten his father.

Cao Hongtu said: "Da Yong is not far from the period of national destruction. Son, if that day comes, what do you want to do first?"

Cao Sheng remained silent, he didn't think about it.

"Do you want to marry Jiang Nuanmo, or do you want to return to Ningyang and protect Ningyang with your family?"

Cao Sheng pursed his lips and said, "But... how can there be eggs under the collapse of the nest?"

Cao Hongtu said: "Do you have any kindness to the king, prince, general and minister?"

Cao Sheng was shocked. Could it be that his father had the intention of treason?

Although Qin Lang was released, he did not forget Chen Hutu. The day after he was released, he specially brought good wine and food to visit the prison.

When he came to the Ministry of Justice Prison, he was not troubled. Chen Hu was lying in the cell without moving. Qin Lang patted the fence and said, "Get up and drink!"

When Chen Hutu heard that it was him sitting up, Qin Lang handed the wine pot in. Chen Hutu poured it into the spout, took a big sip and said, "Yu Tanchun! You are intent."

Qin Lang smiled and said, "I know you're good at this, so I went for a trip." He handed the roast chicken in again.

"Actually, you don't have to make a special trip, they won't feel wronged."

"When are you going to stay in this dark and smelly place?"

Chen Hutu said while gnawing at the chicken legs: "It depends on when they lock me up. If I escape, he will definitely put a fugitive hat on me."

Qin Lang laughed: "Actually, he doesn't want you to leave."

Chen Hutu said, "He can't control me!"

Qin Lang said: "I have an idea, I wonder what you mean?"

Chen Hutu finished drinking the wine pot and handed it to Qin Lang. Qin Lang picked up the wine jar and filled it with it.

Chen Hutu said, "You'd better not be a lobbyist for that person, otherwise our friends will not be able to do it."

Qin Lang said: "The matter of Tiance Mansion has been resolved. The eldest princess wants to rebuild Tiance Mansion and let me be responsible for this matter. If you are willing to join Tiance Mansion, I can let her come forward to protect you."

Chen Hutu said: "What can she do if a woman is a woman?"

Qin Lang lowered his voice and said, "When she fled from Yongdu, she was chased by the Demon Suppression Division, and almost lost her life, so she hated the Demon Suppression Division very much. Originally, the land in Tiance Mansion had already been given to the Demon Suppression Division. She had to snatch it after hearing it. In short, she just wanted to go against the Demon Suppression Division. Are you interested?"

Chen Hutu swallowed a sip of wine, and his two tiger eyes shone brightly in the darkness: "Qin Lang, Qin Lang, are you telling me on purpose, right?"

Qin Lang said: "Although men are determined by all directions, those who are truly capable may not have to go to the frontier to prove that if we brothers work together to establish a Tiance Mansion that can compete with the Demon Suppressing Department, wouldn't it also feel like accomplishment? Besides, let's agree first and let the eldest princess protect you. After this time, you can go wherever you want."

Chen Hutu was actually moved when he heard that Bai Yu Palace and the Demon Suppressing Secret were against each other. At this point, he and the Demon Suppressing Secret were coincidental. Who wouldn't want to prove himself in front of his father? If he could really build a Tiance Mansion that could compete with the Demon Suppressing Secret, it would be an exciting achievement.

Seeing that he had not responded for a long time, Qin Lang couldn't help but urged: "You'd like to give me an explanation."
Chapter completed!