Wu Yue frowned, looked at Suo Etu, and said in a deep voice, "Say!" ”

Suo Etu slowly got up and responded with his fists clenched, "The slave believes that the current power of the imperial court is making every effort to repair the river and improve people's livelihood. Once the imperial court once again strengthens the taxation of rich prefectures and counties, then in the hearts of the people, they will think that the imperial court's move is superficial, and deep down, they still have the intention of oppression. ”

"Let's be straightforward!" Wu Yue waved his hand at Suo Etu, signaling him to turn around and watch Baiguan speak.

Suo Etu bowed in response, then turned around, looked at Baiguan, and continued, "This is like raising pigs in folk life. When the pigs are fattened, they will be slaughtered again! ”

"The imperial court used all available resources to raise a lot of money to repair the rivers, give porridge to the people, and do everything possible to let the exiles return to their hometowns, reduce taxes, and let them cultivate the land with peace of mind, and so on. The purpose of all this done by the imperial court, stripped of all the gorgeous coats, was to reassure the people. Tell all the people of the world. Our Qing Dynasty is a new dynasty. The people living in the Qing Dynasty will definitely be richer and more stable than in the pre-Ming Dynasty. Even if there is a disaster, the court will definitely give a helping hand to help the people get through the difficulties. ”

Suoetu paused for a few minutes before continuing.

"The imperial court is trying to change the impression in the minds of the people. But once the imperial court increases the taxes of the rich prefectures and counties at this time, it will definitely make the local people suspicious. ”

"If at this time, those remnants of the former dynasty are making waves and saying some advocacy, at that time, all the efforts of the imperial court will most likely be wasted. Even this move by the imperial court will help those reactionary forces, making it easier for them to spread their evil thoughts to the local people. ”

"Suo Etu, if you don't increase taxes, how can you raise the military expenses of the three feudatories?" Suppilon's eyes widened, staring at Suo Etu.

A few minutes later, Kupilon retracted his gaze, bowed down towards Wu Yue, lowered his head and clenched his fists, and said, "Master, how can the slave not know what Suo Etu said. However, at present, if taxes are not increased to the wealthy state capitals, it will be difficult to raise military expenses on the side of the three feudatories. ”

"The stability of the three feudatories is related to the stability of the south of the Qing Dynasty, and the imperial court must be cautious!"

Kubilong's words made Wu Yue's face change again and again, but in the end, he nodded and looked at the ministers.

"Chen Tingjing, tell me your opinion." Wu Yue fixed his eyes on Chen Tingjing's body and asked.

Chen Tingjing slowly walked out of the queue, bowed slowly, and paused for about a quarter of an hour before he said slowly, "Your Majesty, the three feudal domains, as the territory of the Qing Dynasty, are under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, and the three feudal kings are the courtiers of the Qing Dynasty first, and then the princes of the fiefdoms. ”

As Chen Tingjing spoke, he raised his head slightly and looked at Wu Yue.

Wu Yue stared straight at Chen Tingjing, and for a while he didn't understand what he wanted to say with this very brained person.

Seeing this, Chen Tingjing continued, "Your Majesty, the three feudal lords are the vassal kings of the Qing Dynasty and the courtiers of the Qing Dynasty. Since he is a courtier, he must be considered for the court. ”

"At present, the turnover of the imperial treasury is difficult, and it is completely possible to explain the situation to the three vassal kings. Let them appropriately cut military spending. ”

"The Qing Dynasty has basically stabilized at present, and the huge army in the hands of the three feudatories can be moderately reduced." As Chen Tingjing spoke, a pair of small eyes narrowed slightly, and the essence of the Dao Dao flashed away.

Wu Yue's heart suddenly burst into excitement and looked at the courtiers.

"What do you think of Chen Tingjing's opinion?" Wu Yue asked.

The other officials in the DPRK are all the best of the best. Looking at the change in Wu Yue's expression at the moment, he already understood in his heart that Chen Tingjing's words really hit Wu Yue's heart.

But they didn't dare to echo Chen Tingjing's intentions. After all, over the years, they have received bribes and silver from the three feudatories.

And the purpose of the three feudatories to give them silver, to put it bluntly, is to let them try to keep the territories of the three feudatories, as well as the normal distribution of military expenditures.

So when Wu Yue said this, the hundred officials lowered their heads one by one and chose to be silent.

Wu Yue, who knew that it was greasy, deep down, was like a hot oil pot, dripping a drop of water into it, and it exploded in an instant.

"Do you really have nothing to say?" Wu Yue raised his hand and slapped the dragon case, stood up, and glared angrily at the hundred officials in the court.

"Slaves are dead!" Seeing Wu Yue's anger, the hundreds of officials hurriedly knelt down, kowtowed to Wu Yue, and said in a deep voice.

"Ten thousand deaths!? You don't need it. Wu Yue said coldly.

At this time, the young master Fushan, who was standing at the end of the hundred officials, straightened up, clenched his fists and said, "Master, the slave thinks that the silver raised by the Zhongtang can be distributed to the three feudatories for the normal expenses of the army. However, the imperial court's decree regarding the reduction of the army of the three feudal lords must be delivered to the three princes along with the silver allocated by the imperial court to the three feudal lords. ”

"In the future, all the military expenditures of the three feudatories will be reduced to 50% of the original amount. If the three feudal lords were slowing down due to the reduction of their armies, the imperial court could send troops to suppress the bandits on a daily basis. ”

"In addition, if the silver for the normal operation of the three feudatories is still insufficient, the right to subordinate the territories, the appointment and dismissal of all court officials in Yunnan and Guizhou, as well as Fujian and Guangdong, as well as the silver of Yulu, will be distributed by the imperial court. In the future, they will not be in the vassal palace. ”

"In this way, it can also reduce the tension of the three feudal clans' use of silver." Fu Shan said, the corners of his mouth slanted slightly, and a strange smile floated on his face.

"Master, no!" Before Wu Yue could speak, Ji Bilong bowed deeply to Wu Yue with a frightened face, and said in a deep voice.

Wu Yue raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "It can be seen from Fu Shan's reply that although he has overthought some of his ideas, some of them are worth referencing." ”

"It's just that the approach needs to be tactful."

Wu Yue slowly sat back on the dragon chair, looked down at Curb Billon, and then said, "Curb Billon, I understand what you mean, the three feudatories have helped the imperial court guard the south over the years, and they have worked hard. Among them, they have heavy troops, and if they are dissatisfied, there will be big trouble for the imperial court. ”

"But I firmly believe that the three feudal clans are important ministers of the imperial court, and they will be able to understand the difficulties of the imperial court, help the imperial court, and survive this difficult time together."

"Master" Ji Bilong slowly straightened up, looked at Wu Yue with a worried brow, and wanted to say something more with difficulty.

Wu Yue raised his hand and continued, "Send a message to the three vassal kings and let them go to Beijing." There are some things that I tell them to their faces, and they will surely understand my painstaking efforts. ”

"The Emperor Shengming!" As soon as Wu Yue's words fell, Chen Tingjing took the lead in shouting and bowed to Wu Yue.

Immediately after that, there was Suo Etu and Fushan. In the end, when the hundred officials saw this, they could only echo the three of them and bow deeply to Wu Yue.

"The Emperor Shengming!"