Among the princely nations, the people were the main bearers of taxes, because the few or landless peasants either sheltered the powerful or became vagrants in order to escape the heavy servitude.

The people's dissatisfaction was suppressed in their hearts, and everyone dared to be angry about this matter.

However, the Magi heard that the country had already abolished the poll tax, and not only that, but also created other benefits for the people, while the country insisted on going its own way, which aroused the indignation of the people.

When the wise men of the state visited the people, under the repeated side knocks, the princes and countries successively set off a wave of armed uprisings of the militia, shouting the slogan of "the rich and the poor are not equal, you are equal", gathered thousands of people to respond, and vowed to fight to the death against the national army.

At the court meeting, in front of the Manchu officials, Shen Zhou proposed to Yan Mo to send troops to the princes and countries to calm the situation.

The surface is calm, but everyone knows the meaning behind it, and the sound of ear to ear exchange suddenly spreads.

Pushing personal favors to divide the children into liehous, and dividing their kingdoms has already weakened the power of the princes and kings.

But now that the nations have become stronger, they are bound to become a force to resist the state of Yin, and there will be a day when there will be an uprising without people.

Although Yan Mo had planned to recover the fiefdom, he wanted to capture the Qu State first, so as not to make the Qu State so strong that it would be equal to him and become the latest threat.

He looked at Shen Zhou lightly, but Shen Zhou's face was cold and solemn, ignoring other people's eyes and discussions.

This matter was so important that after several careful deliberations, Yan Mo officially announced the war to the courtiers.

Although Yan Mo had a lot of complaints about Shen Zhou's proposal to send troops to quell the civil unrest, he still had selfish intentions about who would lead the troops: "General Song is the commander of this expedition, how about the deputy of the Taishi?" ”

As we all know, when the former king was alive, in addition to the military camp to offer advice, he also went to the battlefield to kill the enemy, which seems to be nothing wrong.

Seeing that everyone just looked at each other silently, Yan Mo continued to ask, "Do you have any objections?" ”

Shen Zhou's icy gaze instantly swept the audience, and the ministers suddenly saluted in tacit agreement: "Your Majesty is wise!" ”

General Song and Shen Zhou then came out and knelt down to receive the order, Yan Mo's expression was indifferent: "Wait for immediate preparation, and set off in three days!" ”

After listening to Shen Zhou's opinion before, he had already prepared for war and was ready to set off at any time.

It's just that in retrospect, this war came too coincidentally, which made Yan Mo feel uneasy.

On the city wall of the state of Yin, the military flag was blown by the wind and hunted, Yan Mo raised his glass to bid farewell to the army, hoping that tens of thousands of troops would triumph as soon as possible.

Shen Zhou looked at the golden armor on his body, and rode on his horse calmly, and when he looked up at Yan Mo, he felt a little guilty.

Everyone believed in him, but everyone was finally let down by him, and Shen Zhou hoped that this was the last time, the last time he was defeated.

Qu country, in the palace side hall.

Qu Yue stared at Bo Qing with a complicated expression: "Do you know that the State of Yin went on an expedition to assist the princes and countries and pacify the civil unrest?" ”

Bo Qing smiled calmly: "Back to Your Majesty, it is naturally expected." ”

He did say before that the state of Qin planned to recover the fiefdom, but when and how the root of the national uprising was planted, it has to be thought-provoking.

But in his opinion, it is not a clever way to govern, and the disdain is overflowing.

Qu Yue looked at him thoughtfully, and Bo Qing continued: "The State of Yin is bound to recover the fiefdom and gather troops this time, which is very unfavorable to the State of Qu, but I don't know what reason the State of Yin will start a war. ”

Qu Yue's eyebrows were a little depressed: "Do you have a way to deal with it?" ”

Bo Qing smiled suddenly: "Your Majesty, only preparing for war can solve your worries." ”

Qu Yue thought for a moment, and then agreed: "Pass the order, from now on, Qu will implement a curfew from now on, and those who violate the curfew will be detained at the least, and the law will be corrected on the spot, without exception!" ”

"Your Majesty!" Bo Qing smiled obscurily and retreated.

Bo Qing walked out of the side hall, did not leave the palace immediately, but secretly stayed in the palace for a while, when he saw some important ministers in the court, after him hurriedly entered the side hall, the corners of his mouth hooked a sneer.

"Oh, self-righteous Terran."

Bo Qing knows that it is impossible for Qu Yue to trust himself, just as he does not trust anyone.

But if the situation develops to the end and gets out of control, it is likely that the reading will be the biggest obstacle.

If you kill him now, you will inevitably become the target of public criticism.

Just when he was at a loss, a beautiful figure swayed by not far away.

The eldest princess of Qu Country?

I heard that Qu Guoben and the country of Yin had the intention of making peace, but was politely rejected by the state of Yin.

Although Qu Yue is the king of Qu Kingdom, there are only a few beauties in the harem who are sent to the palace as tribute, but they have no name and no share, and there are no heirs under their knees.

If King Qu is gone, isn't it the eldest princess who is in power?

The last time I saw the princess, the princess looked at her expression and seemed to be intentional, although it was almost half a month apart, it should be fine, you can give it a try.

Thinking of this, Bo Qing stared at the eldest princess Qu Ning in the distance.

At this moment, Qu Ning was walking to the back garden idly, looking at the yellowing and fluttering leaves on the branches, and suddenly remembered the chance encounter with Taibao that day.

But recalling her brother's words, she sighed helplessly and prepared to go back.

Just as she turned around, she suddenly bumped into her arms, and the other party quickly supported her: "Princess, is there anything wrong?" ”

When Qu Ning heard this, he raised his head suddenly, took half a step back, and lowered his eyes: "It's okay." ”

"It was Weichen who abruptly attacked the princess, and asked the princess to punish her!" Bo Qing buried his head very low and saluted her.

Qu Ning hurriedly helped him up: "My lord, please get up quickly." ”

After Bo Qing got up, he smiled at her, and turned around to leave with a reluctant look.

Qu Ning inevitably thought about it, and asked the maid beside him in a low voice: "What does the eyes of the adults mean when they look at the palace?" ”

"The princess is beautiful and fragrant, who doesn't want to look at it twice, I'm afraid that it will break you by looking at it twice." The maidservant said very flatteringly.

Qu Ning covered his mouth and chuckled: "Your mouth is really sweeter than honey." ”

"That's not it, they all say that the woman in Qiuyueju is beautiful, and in the eyes of the slave maid, she is less than one ten-thousandth of the princess." The more the maid spoke, the more energetic she became.

At the mention of Qiuyueju, Qu Ning smiled, remembering that the woman was brought to Qu Guo by Taibao, and I heard that she was a friend, which made Qu Ning have an indescribable feeling.

But thinking that she was living in the world like a waste, and it was also pitiful, Qu Ning sighed unconsciously: "She is indeed a beauty, but it's a pity." ”

The maidservant suddenly felt as if she had mentioned something she shouldn't have mentioned, and wringed her hands faintly uneasily.

Qu Ning took a deep breath and spit out comfortably: "Go back to the palace!" ”

"Yes!" The maidservant hurriedly followed.

Since this day, Qu Ning has been able to meet Bo Qing in the palace almost every day, but it is just a salute and a hello.

Sometimes, Bo Qing may also have something new in his hand, and Qu Ning will ask a few more words when he sees it.

He also gave Qu Ning very generously, sometimes some snacks from the people, sometimes some toys that she had never seen before.

Qu Ning asked him why he brought these into the palace, and he just looked at her with joy.

This made Qu Ning secretly feel affection for him, but it was difficult to speak.

There are many people in this palace, and they are most afraid of being known by Brother Wang, so Qu Ning can only look forward to meeting a few more times every day.

But after meeting by chance for more than ten days in a row, Qu Ning suddenly didn't see him again from a certain day.

Qu Ning gradually had trouble sleeping, but it was not good to ask more, Xu was busy with official business, and he could only go around the palace every day, and he might be able to meet him.

Seeing that Qu Ning was frequently distracted today, Qu Yue couldn't help but be a little worried: "Qu Ning, Brother Wang has seen that you have been unable to give up recently, what can I tell Brother Wang." ”

Qu Ning was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Maybe it's cold, which makes people drowsy all the time." ”

"Oh, I see, then let's go back early to rest after eating." Qu Yue suddenly smiled.

Qu Ning looked at Qu Yue without saying anything, Qu Yue tilted her head slightly, waiting for her to say something.

She hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Wang, I heard that something big seems to have happened in the Yingguo Kingdom, will it have any impact on us?" ”

"Hmm...... Naturally, if the State of Yin really recovers the fiefdoms of the princes, then the Kingdom of Qu is likely to be the next target. ”

"Are we going to start preparing for war?" Qu Ning asked worriedly.

Qu Yue blurted out disapprerovingly: "I have asked the Taibao to arrange it secretly." ”

said that it was arranged secretly, but in fact, he had other arrangements with other ministers in the court.

Hearing Qu Yue's words, and learning that Lord Taibao was arranging the war, Qu Ning unconsciously put his mind at ease, and after finishing the meal, he went back to the palace to rest.

Qu Yue came to Qiuyueju again, and looked at the bright lights inside from a distance, thinking that she was living a stable life.

Keeping a distance and making everyone around you think that they are suspicious of her is the best protection for each other.

He had already received a letter from Xi Ci to him, which read "Don't trust him" crookedly.

Qu Yue didn't ask much, because these words were enough to verify his conjecture, and after reading it, he threw it into the furnace and burned it, ordering the messenger to keep his mouth shut like a bottle, otherwise he would be connected to the nine clans.

So next, there was a curfew and preparations for war, these two things were not wrong, but let Bo Qing arrange it because he didn't want him to see the flaws, and then he and the ministers of the DPRK and China made the final decision.

On the branches of the towering tree, the last yellow leaf falls, and winter is coming......