Yan Yunge sighed, looking rather regretful.

Ling Changzhi laughed, very heartily.

"Even if Madame denies it, no one in the world believes that Madame is a loyal minister of Great Wei. Everyone decided in their hearts that sooner or later Madame would rebel. Grabbing land is just the first step. ”

Yan Yunge shook his head and sighed, "People's hearts are not ancient! Pingyang County is the first source of tax for the imperial court, and Mrs. Ben is loyal, but she was slandered by the villain and beaten as a rebel.

But...... Those who are innocent will clear themselves, and Mrs. Ben will disdain to defend herself, and those who believe in Mrs. Ben's innocence will believe it. It's just a pity that Lord Ling refuses to believe Mrs. Ben, it's really disappointing! ”

What a heartfelt feeling!

However......

Ling Changzhi didn't believe a word.

Because she is the best at acting.

He smiled knowingly, "If it weren't for Pingyang County being the first source of tax for the imperial court, how could it have developed peacefully and smoothly in the past few years."

As early as the third year of Taining, the imperial court could cut off Pingyang County's way of life. A drink and a peck, there is already cause and effect.

Mrs. paid taxes to ensure safety, and the court never embarrassed Mrs. because of taxes. Taxation to maintain peace between the two sides. I just don't know, how long can this peace last?

Mrs. Guan's behavior in the past year has been quite unscrupulous, which is really worrying! This official came this time because His Majesty was worried about Madame, worried that Madame would lose her mind and be carried away by greed. ”

When Yan Yunge heard this, he sneered.

She said in a contemptuous tone: "Lord Ling is really a loyal minister, and he has not forgotten to speak for the emperor at this time. Because I cut first and then played, and took up the post of the county guard of Pingyang County, Xiao Yi prepared for war, he panicked!

He sent you here to determine whether I should rebel or not, when to rebel, and when to wave my troops south. These questions, Lord Ling asked me directly, why do you have to be so roundabout and waste each other's time. ”

Ling Changzhi said: "Talking to Madame, even if it is nonsense, the official does not find it boring, but rather interesting." The official is not in a hurry, and he does not think that this is a waste of time.

Madame is in a hurry, it is because of Xiao Yi. He's so stingy! When I was a child, I had a chicken-bellied temper, but I didn't expect it to get worse when I grew up.

He has already stepped down from his post as county warden, so why should he interfere in the conversation between you and me. This official is now talking to the county warden of Pingyang County, not Xiao Yi's wife. ”

Yan Yunge pursed her lips and smiled, "You two cousins are natural enemies. You speak ill of him before Mrs. Ben, and he speaks ill of you. Your impression of each other in each other's eyes, well, seems to be both sinister and cunning, be careful. ”

Ling Changzhi snorted coldly, his face grim, "This official knows that Xiao Yi will definitely not say good things about this official." He was beaten when he was a child, and he still owes beating when he grows up. As a cousin, I should take on the responsibility of teaching my brother and tidying him up. ”

Yan Yunge couldn't help laughing, "If you two want to fight, even if you let go and fight, I will never interfere." I just don't know, does the emperor have a time limit for Lord Ling? It's been almost a month since you came out of Jianzhou City, you've seen everything you need to see, and if there's anything else you want to ask, just ask. ”

Ling Changzhi's expression suddenly became serious.

His expression was solemn, "Madame is frank, and this official can't be left behind." Dare to ask Madame, do you have any plans to wave your troops south? ”

Yan Yunge shook his head, "The south is rich in products, although I yearn for it, but I know that people's hearts are in the imperial court." So you reassure the emperor that Mrs. Ben has no intention of waving her troops south.

All I need is the territory to the north, and the two counties to the east. If the emperor is willing to cooperate and recall the officials of the two counties to the imperial court, Mrs. Ben will be grateful and will be rewarded.

If the emperor refuses to cooperate, it doesn't matter, it's a big deal to fight a war, deter with might, and win over the people.

It's just that in this way, the emperor will not get any benefits, and he will lose face in front of the world. Call the Northern Wei people to see jokes! ”

"You are threatening Your Majesty, and you dare to say that you are a loyal minister. When Mrs. Yan said that she was a loyal minister, could she be a little more sincere? ”

Ling Changzhi couldn't help but complain.

It's so stinky!

While boasting that he is a loyal minister, he is threatening.

How can anyone do such a loyal servant?

There is no such thing in the world.

Yan Yunge smiled, "Thank you for reminding me, next time I'll try to be sincere." Aren't adults curious about my return? As long as the emperor is willing to cooperate with me, the reward is extremely rich! ”

"What in return? Money? Share? Ordnance armor? ”

"Definitely! Mere vulgar things naturally can't impress the king of a country. Not surprisingly, Lord Ling wanted to encourage the emperor to invade the south, expand the territory to the south, make immortal feats, and establish supreme prestige. I guessed it right! ”

Ling Changzhi: "......"

His heart shook with a slap on his hand, but he had to try to calm down, not allowing the other party to see through his inner thoughts.

The only opponent in his life, he really couldn't hide from her.

She closed her eyes slightly, her heart was turbulent, and her mood was extremely complicated.

I only heard her continue: "You and the emperor are not willing to be mediocre. Guarding the lost land in the south and the north, there is nothing you can do for the time being, what should you do?

You can't just watch others do something and do nothing. Thinking about it, it is better to go south, occupy territory, expand territory, and make immortal feats.

When the time is ripe, wave troops to the north, and decide the outcome of the battle, wouldn't it be happy?

Another advantage of this plan is that the army is always in the midst of war, and there is no need to worry about the problem of slackening armament and insufficient combat strength.

Expanding southward can not only occupy territory, but also train troops, and consolidate imperial power, which has many benefits. If it were me, I would do the same! ”

"Hahaha......"

Ling Changzhi laughed loudly, "Madame's idea is good, very good!" So what is the imperial court lacking in the southward expansion? ”

Yan Yunge pursed her lips and smiled, "First, there is a lack of money!" Fortunately, I have solved this problem for the emperor. He took a stake in my armory workshop and shared the profits every year. The second is the lack of local guides, a detailed map of the South to be precise. After all, it is to invade the south, and the map is the key of the key. ”

Ling Changzhi's heart was turbulent, and his eyes lit up.

But he's not in a hurry!

Believe that the other person is more anxious than yourself.

He said another thing, "I heard that Binh Duong County will open the imperial examination in September this year, congratulations!" ”

Yan Yunge raised his eyebrows and smiled, it was really insincere to change the topic so bluntly!

She smiled and said, "Yes, the imperial examination will be held in September. Your brother, Ling Chang'an, has decided to participate in the imperial examination of Pingyang County. As long as he passes the exam, Mrs. Ben will not be stingy with the officials, starting from the county order, the local parent official. At that time, he should be regarded as the youngest prefectural magistrate. ”

Ling Changzhi laughed, "Thank you Madame for your love for my brother, I thank Madame for him!" There is one thing that Madame should not know yet. When the official returns to Jianzhou, His Majesty will officially announce that the imperial court will open the imperial examination! ”

Yan Yunge was stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "So, you have already solved the objections?" Congratulations! Opening the imperial examination, this is a sign of prosperity! ”

Ling Changzhi was a little surprised, "You, aren't you worried?" Once the imperial court opens the imperial examination, your Pingyang County will lose its advantage, and it will not even be recognized by scholars all over the world. ”

Yan Yunge dipped his fingers in the tea and drew a map on the desktop.

She pointed to the map and said, "This is Pingyang County, this is Bo County, and this is Dongyang County." Together, another 100,000 displaced refugees will be absorbed, and the population will hopefully exceed one million.

With a population of one million and the opening of the imperial examination, Mrs. Ben is not worried at all. With so many official positions, higher than the Yulu formulated by the imperial court, and various incentives, I believe that there will be some scholars who abandon the imperial court and choose Pingyang County. ”

Ling Changzhi laughed meaningfully, "We might as well bet on whether the imperial court will have the last laugh or Pingyang County will have the last laugh." ”

Yan Yunge seemed to be smiling, "Lord Ling wants to compete with me openly?" ”

"You think so, I don't deny it."

"It seems that Lord Ling is very confident and will govern the Southern Wei Dynasty like an iron bucket. Wave your troops north, just around the corner! ”

"If Madame is sensible, it's not too late to make a choice. Your Majesty is very rare in Pingyang County, and it is also rare for Madame's talent. Otherwise, he would not risk changing the ancestral system and give his wife an official. ”

Yan Yunge shook his head with a smile, "Your Majesty gave Mrs. Ben an official, and Mrs. Ben is grateful. However, let me change my choice, and forgive me. I might as well tell you the truth, the court is not only rotten and old, but also worthless, in my opinion. The court has to be changed from beginning to end, can Your Majesty accept it? ”

Ling Changzhi frowned, "Listen to Madame, you are quite dissatisfied with the family's accumulation of slaves, and the imperial court acquiesced in this matter." ”

"There are thousands of small people in the world, and more than half of them have become slaves of the family. The thought of this situation is really infuriating! Lord Ling should now understand that our concepts are fundamentally in conflict. So, it is impossible to cooperate. ”

"The county lord's mansion is also raising slaves!"

Yan Yunge laughed, his face showing contempt, "The news that Lord Ling knows is already the old emperor's calendar. In the past half a month, you have traveled all over the mountains and rivers of Pingyang County, and you have also gone to several granges to check. Do you know that except for the steward, the rest of the people in the Grange are only long-term workers who have signed a long contract, not slaves? ”

Ling Changzhi was stunned, he really didn't know about this matter.

He did not talk to the farmers of the Grange, but took it for granted that the farmers were all servants of the county lord's mansion.

Yan Yunge pointed outside, "Pingyang County has developed commerce and trade, and everyone has the opportunity to eat well, buy a house and send their children to study. Do you think you can do it with governance measures alone? If we don't fundamentally change, no matter how much we invest, it will be in vain. ”

Ling Changzhi lowered his head and smiled, "It seems that our concepts are indeed the opposite. Then ...... Let's try to see who has the best governance measures and can consolidate the imperial power in the end. If one day I lose, I'm convinced. What if you lose? ”

Yan Yunge was very calm, "Where does nature come from, go back." If I lose, I will go back to the prairie and eat sand, and I will never be an eyesore in front of your kings and ministers. ”

"Then it's a deal!"

"The two counties in the east, did you agree for the emperor?"

"If yes, what's in return?"