Chapter 292 National Riot

"You mean to say that Sophia wants to yin* me?"

Hu Wei asked with a look of reverie. The full-text ad-free novels are all on the Aishang Novel Network biquge.info looking at him like that, there are really some ideas that take the initiative to get on the set.

Defu glared at Hu Wei and said, "Don't even think about it, if you let your sister know what you and Sophia have, she will definitely not let you go."

Hu Wei said dumbly: "What does this have to do with my sister, besides, I don't have anything worth giving up Sophia." ”

Defu said disdainfully: "You just pretend, you are now in control of the ancient capital of Langtian, and there are 300,000 soldiers under your hands, who dares to ignore your forces." As for your sister's business, you think for yourself"

Hu Wei said tentatively: "What do you mean, should you mean my sister?"

Defu waved his hand and said, "I didn't say anything." In short, if you want to play with a woman, you in Fengyuan are casual. If you really can't do it, you can go to the Qinglou for a walk, there is nothing else in the imperial capital, and there are things that beauties have. But in any case, you can't have anything to do with Princess Sophia. ”

Defu said this, sighed and said: "My Ximen clan can be regarded as a loyal martyr. This kind of disgrace to the royal family can be done by others, but we people from Simon's family cannot."

Hu Wei wanted to say, then you did that back then. But Hu Wei didn't say this, just nodded with a smile to show that he understood.

In December of the forty-second year of the Mandala Empire, there are three days left, which is the end of the year. The imperial capital is lit up everywhere, ready to welcome the arrival of the new year.

After Hu Wei paid the taxes, he had nothing to do, leading the four daughters of Xuanri and Lin Song, going out early and returning late, and doing New Year's goods everywhere. It has been three years since Tianfeng Da 6, and he is about to enter the fourth year, and he has not really lived a year, this time, he plans to have a lively time. Sister Ximen Yufeng has sent back the news that she will also return to the imperial capital for the New Year. This time, Hu Wei can be regarded as having relatives by his side. It's a pity that the red leaves and the golden phoenix are not there, otherwise it will be more lively.

At this time, Hu Wei didn't know that his year would not be as good as he wished. There is a way that the tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop, and there are many things in the world, and you can't help but do what you want.

As early as the 38th year of the empire, half of the 72 cities and 3,600 towns in Mandala Kyushu had a huge flood, and in the second year, there was a great drought and locusts, and Anrong sent troops to invade Qingzhou, and Qingzhou was ceded. Although the Mandala royal family has relief, but a little thing that goes down has long been eaten up by officials at all levels, and the hundreds of people have survived to this day by selling their children, eating tree bark, and even eating people.

New Year's Pass, New Year's Pass, for the powerful, the New Year is a very festive day, during the New Year, they can have good wine and meat, put up lights, and show luxury. However, for the poor, the New Year is a pass, the most difficult day of the year. Because of the New Year, they have to pay taxes, pay rents, and pay the New Year's fees of the officials. If you can hand it in, you can pass the test this year, but if you can't hand it in, you will be sad to pass this level.

The forty-first year of the empire, strictly speaking, is not a disaster year, at least there are no large-scale disasters, and there are no large-scale wars, it should be said that many people can pass this pass, and after all, a few people starve to death.

However, this is only talking about what should be, what should be, and what is real, there is always a difference, and the difference is still very large. This year, the common people should have been able to pass, but now, they can't get through.

Why can't you get by?

It's still a 'tax' word. On the tenth day of the Chinese New Year, the local government suddenly issued an official document that all the people must pay taxes.

It is already a common practice to pay taxes at the end of the year, just pay it, and it was also paid in previous years.

I think so, but the faces of literate people change color after reading the official documents. Those who have a far-sighted vision immediately judge that this time there will be a big mess.

Why?

Because this year's tax is different from previous years. In previous years, we paid a year's tax, but this year's year is to pay all the taxes of today, before and the year before last.

Before last year and the year before last, there were floods, droughts, and military disasters, and many ordinary people starved to death. Most of those who barely survived could not afford to pay taxes, and those taxes were owed. Now the official document says that it should be emptied at once.

The tax of the Mandala Empire is the highest in the whole day, and it is very reluctant to pay for one year, and it is made up for three years at a time, isn't this asking for a personal life.

At the beginning, the common people still had illusions, and secretly said that Lao Tzu couldn't hand it over, those dog officials, could they still eat Lao Tzu?

Dog officials don't eat people, they arrest people, kill people, take cows, and push houses. There is only what you can't think of, and there is nothing they can't do. As soon as the five-day tax payment deadline expired, the governments in various places began to collect and extort money, grab grain, money, women, and even underwear. In just one day, countless people were robbed of their property, countless women were by strong women, and countless people were beaten to death and set fire to death because they could not pay taxes.

In just three days, the dead were all over the mountains, and corpses could be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys.

The people don't want to rebel, it is the officials who force the people to rebel. The civilians who couldn't survive couldn't bear it anymore, and they couldn't bear it anymore, and finally broke out into a full-scale resistance. Just one day before the New Year's Pass, there was a riot in the seventy-two cities and three hundred and sixty towns of the Mandala Empire in Kyushu, more than eighty percent.

"Sister, what do you mean is that the entire Mandala Empire is in chaos?"

Hu Wei's eyes widened and he looked at Ximen Yufeng. These things were all told by Ximen Yufeng, who had just returned from Dongwang City and planned to celebrate the New Year with Hu Wei.

Ximen Yufeng nodded with a heavy expression and said, "Now officials everywhere are trying their best to block the news. But this time the matter is too big, they can't hold it down, at most tomorrow, the imperial capital will receive the news"

Hu Wei walked around the hall three times before he stopped and said: "Did these officials take the wrong medicine, don't they know that the common people can't afford to pay taxes for three years at a time, not to mention the common people, even if anyone wants me to pay taxes for three years, I have to rebel."

Ximen Yufeng shook his head and said, "Few people who can be officials are stupid." If I'm right, this time there is a force behind it. ”

Hu Wei heard the strings and knew the elegant meaning: "What does my sister mean is that they just want the Mandala Empire to be chaotic?"

Ximen Yufeng nodded and said, "Yes." According to the information I have, this time it is not a simple civilian violence*, there are shadows of the major families in the land, and there are also shadows of other powerful countries in it. ”

Hu Wei understood this time. It seems that many people can't sit still and want to break away from the rule of the royal family and stand on their own. They want to take advantage of this violence* to drag the Mandala Empire into an era of war and chaos.

Hu Wei couldn't help but ask, "How is the situation in Langtian now?" Although he believed in Momiji's ability, Hu Wu couldn't help but ask. Langtian is so important to him

Ximen Yufeng shook his head and said: "Langtian is fine, Hongye has made preparations at the beginning, but ......"

When Ximen Yufeng said this, he hesitated.

As soon as Hu Wei looked at Ximen Yufeng's expression, he knew that something must have happened, so he hurriedly asked, "But what, sister, you tell me quickly." ”

Ximen Yufeng sighed and said, "Baiyun City and Baoning also have a violent *. And it was premeditated violence*. Now these two cities have lost their control. ”

Hu Wei didn't believe it: "How can this be." Baiyun City and Baoning are stationed in Zhu Daneng and Hou San respectively, and it is impossible for them to collect three times the tax."

Ximen Yufeng shook his head and said: "I don't know the specific situation, but according to intelligence analysis, the people of these two cities have been instigated, and most of the violence* was caused by neighboring towns." ”

Hu Wei shook his head, it seemed that he had also fallen into this conspiracy, and there were only three of the five towns in his hands left. As for Tai'an City, Hu Wei and Ben don't have any illusions, the city lord Lige and Li Yan were detained by him in Langtian, and there is no problem in Tai'an City, that's a strange thing.

Thinking of this, Hu Wei couldn't help but look at Ximen Yufeng, and asked softly, "How about my sister's Jiangnan Prefecture and Youzhou?"

Ximen Yufeng shook his head and said, "I don't know the current situation, but I think there will be problems except for Phoenix City." ”

Hu Wei sighed and said, "In this way, the entire Mandala Empire is all shattered. Who directed this big play, his ability, it's really powerful"

Ximen Yufeng said: "The reason why this situation occurs is due to various factors. But there is one thing I have to admire, they took this opportunity, which is really good. ”

Hu Wei smiled bitterly: "Yes, now the city guards and town guards of each city are all celebrating the New Year in the imperial capital, and no one can deal with these sudden incidents in a hurry."

Hu Wei said this, and wondered: "No, if that's the case, who went out of the official document that collected taxes for three years." ”

Ximen Yufeng replied: "I can't say for sure, it may be that they have written it early in the morning, or it may be a forgery." ”

Imperial capital, palace on the water

When Sophia received the news of the national riot*, she had just finished a fierce campaign with Fang Tianci. It turned out that a moving peach blossom face turned into iron green at the moment of receiving the news. Immediately smashed everything that could be smashed.

Fang Tianci put on a dress for Sophia, and said gently: "Now is not the time to be angry, what is important for us is to control the situation first." ”

Sophia pushed Fang Tianci away and snorted coldly, "It's not your turn to teach me a lesson." ”

Fang Tianci's handsome white face twitched, and the murderous intent flashed in his eyes, but he didn't show it. said more gently: "I'm also afraid that you will hurt your hands." ”

Fang Tianci said, took Sophia's hand, kissed it on the side of the mouth, and said, "Those things, how can they be smashed with these hands?"

Sophia's anger was softened by Fang Tianci, and she asked, "Then according to you, what should we do now?" ”

Fang Tianci said: "Of course it is to suppress these grass people, if they don't live a good life, they dare to make trouble, then let them die." If 100,000 can't kill a million, I don't believe it, how many of them are not afraid of death. ”

Sophia gritted her teeth and said, "Everyone is not a New Year"

When Sophia said this, she didn't notice that Fang Tianci's face showed a trace of an intriguing sneer.

"Young master, someone has come to the palace. ”

Fuchen's voice interrupted the conversation between Hu Wei and Ximen Yufeng.

Hu Wei said: "Let him wait in the rain hall for a while, and say that I will arrive later." ”

"It seems that Sophia has received the news that my sister wants to go. ”

Ximen Yufeng helped Hu Wei tidy up his clothes and said, "I won't go, Sophia asked you, and you said that I was tired from the journey and contracted the wind and cold, so I couldn't go." ”

Hu Wei thought for a while and said, "It's okay, then I'll take a look." Sister, you should rest early. ”

Ximen Yufeng nodded and said, "You should be careful." Remember, sister, the Red Fen Legion, and the Simon family all fully support you in any decision, you can do whatever you want."

Hu Wei glanced at Ximen Yufeng deeply, nodded heavily, and said, "I know." ”

Hu Wei came to the listening rain hall and saw a person sitting inside, wearing cotton clothes and carrying a flag. Hu Wei knew that this was a foreign affairs eunuch in the palace, and he generally did the work of transmitting royal orders, and the official was not big, but the power was not small.

Hu Wei clasped his fists in both hands and said, "Say hello to my father-in-law." ”

This father-in-law's surname is Huang, when Hu Wei came in, he was drinking tea, and when Hu Wei saluted, he hurriedly got up with a smile on his face and said, "Don't dare, don't dare, the young marshal is more polite." ”

Hu Wei scolded secretly in his heart, I don't dare you sit with the Buddha just now, what are you pretending to be his grandmother, playing fake, who wouldn't.

Hu Wei said politely: "Where, where, let my father-in-law wait for a long time." I don't know what the important thing is for my father-in-law to come late at night. The young general will go to the soup and go to the fire, and he will not give up. ”

Gonggong Huang raised his fingers and said in the unique voice of a eunuch, "The young marshal is really loyal." It is a blessing for the empire and the people to have such a hero in my Mandala Empire

To tell the truth, the old slave came tonight on the orders of Princess Sophia to invite the young marshal and the head of the Ximen Yufeng Legion into the palace for discussion. ”

Huang Gonggong said this, deliberately looked behind Hu Wei, and then asked, "I don't know if the commander of the Ximen Yufeng Legion is in the mansion?"

Hu Wei felt that talking like this was really tired of him. But the atmosphere of the imperial capital is like this, he always speaks very empty, he doesn't like it, and he can't change anything.

Hu Wei replied: "My sister has been traveling for days, suffered from the cold, just took medicine, and has fallen asleep. ”

Huang Gonggong looked puzzled: "This, I'm afraid it's not easy to do"

Hu Wei smiled, put a stack of gold coins in front of Huang Gonggong, and said with a smile: "Please also ask Huang Gonggong to help with a few kind words." ”

Huang Gonggong is a veteran, and after only a glance, he knew that Hu You's stack of gold coins had more than 100, and said with a smile: "It seems that General Yufeng's body is a little weak, so it is better to adjust it a lot." ”

After Huang Gonggong finished saying this, the gold coins on the table were gone. He just needed to say a few nice words, but Sophia asked, and it wouldn't hit him on the head.

Hu Wei tidied up his clothes, took a few guards, and got into the car brought by Huang Gonggong. Because there are many masters in the palace, Hu Wei did not let the four shadows of the dark night follow, otherwise it would be very troublesome if he was revealed.

Even though it was late at night, the Water Palace was still brightly lit, and from a distance, it was really beautiful. When Hu Wei came to the Qianqing Palace, there were already a lot of people gathered here. Generally speaking, they are all city guards and town guards. The faces of these people were a little anxious, some were not in a hurry, some were busy exchanging news with people, and some were standing there silently, ignoring no one. It's really all kinds of looks, all kinds of looks.

Hu Wei glanced at the crowd and saw acquaintances. The outer city of the imperial capital guarded the red square and hurriedly walked over. This red party is the father of the red leaves, and he can be regarded as Hu Wei's father-in-law.

Hu Wei saluted Hong Fangzheng and said, "The little nephew has seen my uncle. ”

Hong Fangzheng snorted: "You kid didn't come to the imperial capital to see at home, do you remember my uncle?"

Hu Wei said with a smile: "Didn't you just come back, I was thinking about going to my uncle and aunt to pay New Year's greetings." By the way, Momiji asked me to bring gifts to the two elders, and I will personally deliver them to the house when I turn around. ”

Hong Fangzheng shook his head and said, "The gift is secondary, just have a heart." Momiji, is she okay now?"

Hu Wei could see that Hong Fangzheng's eyes revealed that fatherly love. Father's love is like a mountain, although men are not very good at expressing their emotions, but there is definitely a lot of father's love less than mother's love.

Hu Wei replied: "Okay." Momiji is now in Langtian, taking care of affairs, and when I have time, I will bring Momiji back to visit my uncle and aunt. ”

Red Fangzheng shook his head and said, "It seems that it won't work in a short time." You already know about mob incidents everywhere. ”

Hu Wei nodded and said: "Sister Yufeng just returned to the imperial capital today, and she brought back a lot of news along the way, and I generally know some of it." ”

Red Fangzheng asked, "What do you think about this?" ”

Hu Wei sighed and said: "Although there is no evidence yet, I think there should be a huge black hand pushing it." ”

Hong Fangzheng nodded with satisfaction: "You are the same as I thought, the peaceful days of the Mandala Empire seem to be coming to an end. Don't talk about it, Sophia is out, let's find time to talk after the meeting. ”

A sound of silk and bamboo sounded. Sophia and the second prince Asime, surrounded by a large group of eunuchs and palace maids, slowly came out of the apse. Even if the current shape is already quite critical, their pomp and circumstance have not decreased in the slightest.

Hu Wei glanced behind Sophia, not only Valencia, who had not shown her face for a long time, was not there, but even the eldest prince Gattuso and the third prince Casilla were not there, it seemed that Sophia had really mastered the entire palace. This woman is really powerful.

After a look at the usual etiquette, the officials from all walks of life took their respective positions. Hu Wei is now the lord of the Immortal Bird Legion, the king of the waves of Valencia, who can be regarded as a high authority, and his position is relatively high. At this point, you will be in the second seat on the left row. Standing in front of him was the Cubiras of the Royal Cavalry Regiment.

Standing first on the left was Fang Tianci, who had taken Hu Wei to visit the Imperial Garden, and when he got up, he smiled at Hu Wei, and Hu Wei also returned a smile, which was regarded as a greeting.

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