On the Jinluan Hall in Xijing, at this moment, Zhu Hongtian sat on the dragon chair, and the hundred officials below knelt down to welcome: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live." ”

"Zhong Aiqing is flat!" Zhu Hongtian raised his hand.

"If there is something to play, there is nothing to retreat." The eunuch beside him then said routinely.

"The minister has his own music." The household department should move out of the column, Zhu Hongtian said: "What is the matter with the book?" ”

"Your Majesty, during the year, we have fought in various parts of the country, coupled with the continuous natural disasters, the people's grain production has decreased sharply, and the household department has not much money and food left. At this time, due to heavy snowfall, there was a temporary truce in various places, but it could not support the continuation of the next year. Ying Qian said that he was a little apprehensive, after all, he was in charge of the country's money and grain, but he could not meet the emperor's needs.

Zhu Hongtian knew the horror of the war and the consumption of money and food, not to mention that he was almost in full swing, and the consumption was even worse. Exchanging money and grain for land is still acceptable in his heart, and he thinks it's worth it at present.

"It's just that this consumption is a bit fast, this damn God, if you don't come sooner or later, you just put me on the table at the most critical time." Zhu Hongtian complained a little in his heart, but it was useless to complain about the sky, he said: "Do you have a good plan for Aiqing?" ”

For a while, there was a whisper in the hall, this kind of communication is still allowed, and Zhu Hongtian also hopes that everyone can give a solution.

In fact, everyone understands in their hearts that even if it is a natural or man-made disaster, there is still a huge amount of money in the world. It's just that they are not in the hands of the people, nor are they in the emperor's pockets, but they are piled up in the treasury by the family and moldy and erosive, even so, they are not willing to take it out.

There are many ways to do this, and some people have proposed to raise donations, which is similar to the last disaster relief; There are also people who propose to sell land, and these people are a little ill-intentioned, they are from a big family, and they want to hold more land.

One by one, they argued endlessly, arguing about the pros and cons, hoping that it would be his own proposal that His Majesty would accept.

Zhu Hongtian listened to them one by one, and weighed it in his heart, it was feasible to raise donations, but it had been implemented last time, and he was afraid that he would not be able to collect more; The land issue is not that it cannot be sold, after all, so much of the land that has been conquered now belongs to the empire; There are other ways to maximize the benefits.

He was a little unsure about paying attention, so he turned his gaze to Qin Bin, the prime minister who was there with the old god, and asked, "What does the prime minister think?" ”

"Your Majesty." Qin Bin arched his hand and said: "The minister thinks that the fundraising can be implemented, but at this moment, it is only collected from the family, and the land is allowed to benefit." When His Majesty unifies the world, a part of the land will be set aside as a reward, and the amount of donations will be determined. ”

Qin Bin's proposal belongs to Yangmou, land is fundamental, how can the family not know, they will definitely not let go of such a good opportunity. It's just how much food to donate, and how much land will be rewarded at that time?

And the most important point, is it really possible for Xihao to dominate the world?

However, everyone here believes that although the current situation is stalemate and has encountered some obstacles, Xihao really has the capital to dominate the world.

As far as the present is concerned, in the entire Central Plains, Xihao country accounts for nearly half.

Regarding Prime Minister Qin Bin's proposal, Zhu Hongtian nodded: "Accurately, when the time comes, I will tell the world, I believe that my people can understand my heart and help me." ”

"Ministers wish Your Majesty that you will swallow the world and unify the Central Plains!" How could the ministers not welcome him at this time, and congratulated him one after another.

Later, the prime minister proposed a few more points, which were all approved by Zhu Hongtian, and ordered the relevant officials to start preparations.

"Is there anything else wrong with Zhongqing?" After the matter was decided, Zhu Hongtian asked. But no one stood up again, so he said, "Since there is nothing to do, then retreat!" ”

Just when Zhu Hongtian was about to announce his retirement from the dynasty, Ye Wudao, the commander of the Praetorian Guard: "Your Majesty, the minister has something to do." ”

"Oh, what's the matter with Ye Aiqing?" Zhu Hongtian was not annoyed, curious about what would happen to Ye Wu, who had been guarding the imperial city.

Ye Wudao: "Your Majesty, bandits have been rampant recently, many adults have been assassinated, and many ignorant people have broken into the palace, and all of them have been killed. It's a pity that they are all dead, and they all committed suicide after seeing that they were powerless. However, the minister guessed that it should be from an enemy country, in order to disrupt the empire and hinder the empire's pace of hegemony in the world! ”

Ye Wu first affirmed his actions, and then pointed out the nature of these assassins. But these were not his goals, and then he added: "Wechen has received news that many local officials have been assassinated by assassins, and many county guards and county lieutenants have died at the hands of assassins. ”

Ye Wu finally explained his purpose: "Among them, Liu Feiyun, the county guard of Yuyang County, was the most severely assassinated by the assassins. However, Liu Feiyun has a good method, and all the assassins who went were killed by him, and more than 1,000 people have been killed, which is amazing! ”

He focused on Liu Feiyun's name, wanting to arouse Zhu Hongtian's suspicion of Liu Feiyun.

It is impossible for Zhu Hongtian, the name of Liu Feiyun, not to be impressed, a lot of the current situation is due to him, and he is also the viscount of the empire, and he praised him for his civil and military skills.

Ye Wu's words did attract Zhu Hongtian's attention, the emperor was already suspicious, and no emperor liked to have an uncontrolled situation.

Liu Feiyun can fight, and he is especially capable of fighting. According to Ye Wu's report, it can be seen that the defense around him is very strong. Also, during this time, Yuyang County fought several battles in succession, and the losses were definitely not small, and the imperial court did not send troops to reinforce them. But his troops have always been so strong, all of which is enough to show that Liu Feiyun's subordinates, or he has mastered a set of training methods.

It's just that he didn't even contribute, what kind of intentions!

Zhu Hongtian didn't show such thoughts and emotions, he couldn't be angry for the emperor, he let out a faint sigh, and boasted in his mouth: "It seems that I, the county guard, really lived up to my expectations, with weak troops, I am a mountain and river, and everyone thinks that how to reward it?" ”

Speaking of this, Zhu Hongtian looked at Ye Wu with deep meaning, he suspected Liu Feiyun, how could he not understand the selfishness of the important minister in front of him.

Ye Wu was coldly behind being looked at, Zhu Hongtian put too much pressure on him, even if it was a bland look, but the momentum was by no means simple.

Forcibly calming himself down, he followed Zhu Hongtian's words: "Meritorious service must be rewarded, and the minister thinks that it should be rewarded." "Anyway, his goal has been achieved, making the emperor suspicious of Liu Feiyun, as for what he will reward, it doesn't matter anymore.

"Hmm." Zhu Hongtian retracted his gaze, and did not say what he would reward, he said to the prime minister: "Prime minister, this matter will be handed over to Aiqing." ”

"Obey the order!" Qin Bin received the order, he couldn't see through everyone's thoughts, but he still appreciated Liu Feiyun's little guy, as long as he didn't have different intentions, the empire would never be stingy with rewards.

Finally, there was nothing to play again, and after announcing the retreat, everyone left, each performing their duties. As for the holy decree of the reward, it should be in the hands of Liu Feiyun of Yuyang County in the near future after it is finalized.

Liu Feiyun didn't know all this, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care. At this moment, he was concerned with the development of his Yanhuang Empire, and also the revenge on these assassin masterminds.

Revenge is not a failure to take revenge, but a person who has not found it. If the goal is certain, you will never be merciful if you can start.

The headquarters of the Dark Wolf Pavilion still hasn't been found, I have to say that it really hides, this can be regarded as the first failure of the Yanhuang Empire's intelligence department to develop to such a situation.

Liu Feiyun didn't blame, no matter what people said, it has been developing for several years. As long as there is no threat to their lives, as long as this group of people reappears, sooner or later they will be exposed.

He said: "Liu Yi, who has the Intelligence Department found?" ”

"The Liu family, the Han family, the Ye family, and three of the eight great families of Xihao Kingdom dispatched the dead. There are also smaller ones, such as the martial arts, the Qi family, etc., or dispatch the dead, or invite the killer. These family members have all been recorded, what is the valley owner going to do? Liu Yi asked.

"The main members of the Eight Great Families will not move for the time being, and there seem to be a few other families who have not offended them, what are these Lu family and Hong family." Liu Feiyun didn't care who they were, and said directly: "Let people deal with it, disguised as those assassins recently." ”

Now what cats and dogs feel like they are bullying, the family is just a moth, and if they dare to do it, they must be ready to be destroyed.

The Yanhuang Empire's retaliation came quickly and swiftly, and the day after Liu Feiyun gave the order, several important members of the family were killed one after another. The level of the head of the eight great families did not move, but the children below were not so lucky, and they died a lot.

The government and the opposition were shaken, and Emperor Zhu Hongtian roared angrily: "When you send troops, you must seek justice." ”

Many of the family officials supported it, because they were all in trouble. The cold winter, which should have been silent, has become even more cold and murderous.

You are unkind to me and unjust, and since you don't let us live in peace, you don't want to be happy. Xihao also sent a lot of assassins, and the big families responded one after another, and in the midst of the turmoil, the Central Plains fell into chaos again, and this one may not be able to stop again.

Liu Feiyun didn't know that his revenge directly promoted the real chaos of the Central Plains chaos. A lot of scrambles are ready to be started because there is no suppression.

But he also got himself into trouble, and only a few days after the court's reward, another decree followed.

"Fengtian carrier, the emperor said, Yuyang County guards Liu Feiyun Wen Tao Wu strategy, and uses soldiers like gods. Allow him to recruit and expand his troops, and lead his troops south within a month to recover Yunzhong County, involving the troops of Ziyun Kingdom. Chin this! ”

Liu Feiyun didn't know what to say, he really didn't like to fight, let alone let himself go out with the troops, and the time to accompany his wife and children was too little.

However, the holy decree has been issued, unless he is not prepared to stay in Yuyang County, then he has to accept the order.

"However, the Holy Decree only allowed himself to take Yunzhong County and involve the troops of the Purple Cloud Country. There is a lot of room for maneuvering in the word involved, and it shouldn't take up too much time. ”

"But it's winter." Liu Feiyun was unhappy, but he still called Liu Wei to discuss the recruitment of troops.

Recruit troops, prepare food and grass materials, since you are going to fight, you must prepare everything properly.

On the eve of the expedition, Lin Yuxue dressed Liu Feiyun, and said with great worry in her heart: "Brother Yun, return safely, Hanhai and I are waiting for you." ”

"Xiaoxue, don't worry, I'll be back soon, Liu Yi and they will go with me, I won't have an accident." Liu Feiyun comforted Lin Yuxue, whose eyes were already wet red.

Stepping away from home, Lin Yuxue hugged Liu Hanhai, accompanied by Lin Ou and others, stood in front of the gate and shouted: "Brother Yun, return safely!" ”