#426 - Knead it
Weiyang Palace, Fengming Hall.
“Your Majesty, Young Master, the yamen of each city have already posted the announcement regarding the new land tax policy.”
Sitting on the chair, Chen Zhong偷偷 glanced at Wei Changtian and whispered, “Roughly calculated, the Shu region will reduce at least 500,000 taels of tax silver this year because of this.”
“Only 500,000 taels, as long as we can attract more people from other places, we will earn it back in a few years.”
Waving his hand, Wei Changtian casually asked, “By the way, Master Chen, didn’t I ask you to compile statistics on all the big landlords in Shu? How is that going?”
“Reporting to Young Master, it has been completed.”
Chen Zhong replied truthfully, “Currently, in the entire Shu territory, there are a total of eighty-three households with more than a thousand mu of fertile land, among which the Zuo family of Ning’an County has the most, with one household owning more than five thousand mu.”
More than five thousand mu, good heavens.
That’s almost the area of a small town.
Wei Changtian did not directly tell Chen Zhong what he wanted to do, but just curled his lips and said, “Master Chen, give the list of these eighty-three households to Chu Xianping, and you don’t have to worry about what happens next.”
“Yes, this official understands.”
Chen Zhong had no concept of “fighting landlords, dividing land” in his mind, so of course he didn’t know what Wei Changtian was going to do.
However, the latter did not intend to wipe out all the landlords, but had other plans for the people on this list.
“Alright, Master Chen, you can leave now.”
Looking at Chen Zhong, Wei Changtian ordered, “I hope you will pay more attention to the new land tax policy.”
“Yes! This is where this official’s duty lies, please rest assured, Young Master Wei and Your Majesty!”
Chen Zhong immediately got up and took his leave with great tact, “This official takes his leave.”
“.”
As Chen Zhong got up and left, only Wei Changtian and Ning Yukeh were left in Fengming Hall.
Now that the “tax cut” has been implemented, it can be regarded as stabilizing the people’s hearts in a timely and stable manner.
Although, after various considerations, the “one tax in a hundred” proposed by Wei Changtian eventually became “one tax in fifty”.
However, judging from the feedback collected so far, this intensity has already achieved the desired effect.
Then, what needs to be done next is to go all out to deal with the 300,000 rebel army.
“When do you plan to give the speech?”
Looking at Ning Yukeh, Wei Changtian said, “Now that Ning Yongnian has issued a decree to suppress us, our response must be quick and not delayed for too long.”
“.”
“Speech” is not only a new word “invented” by Wei Changtian, but also a brand-new initiative.
The emperor is the supreme of the Nine Dragons, and has always been in a unique position in society throughout history.
In order to maintain this “sense of mystery”, unless there are major events, these “Sons of Heaven” rarely appear in front of the common people.
Therefore, if the emperor has something to say to the people of the world, it is generally done through the form of a “public decree”.
For example, this time to conquer Shuzhou, Ning Yongnian personally wrote a volume of “Declaration of Suppression” this morning, and then informed the people of the entire Da Ning through the state yamen in various places.
Under normal circumstances, Ning Yukeh should also write a volume of “decree” as a response, but in order to better achieve the effect of “boosting morale”, Wei Changtian prepared to hold a “public speech”.
To put it bluntly, it is to let Ning Yukeh give a speech in front of the people of Shuzhou.
The importance of this speech is self-evident, and the timing must be just right.
Too early would seem as if it had been expected, and too late would be at a disadvantage in terms of momentum.
Wei Changtian had too many things to do and had no time to take care of these details, so he let Ning Yukeh make up her own mind.
And the latter.
“Master, the Ministry of Rites has already arranged this matter, tentatively scheduled for Shen Shi the day after tomorrow.”
Slowly standing up from behind the desk, Ning Yukeh walked to Wei Changtian’s side with ease and knelt down, looking up and softly asking, “Do you think it’s okay?”
Ning Yukeh’s face changed slightly, and she slowly lowered her head, “Master, this servant wants to draft this speech myself.”
“Write it yourself?”
Wei Changtian was a little surprised, but he quickly understood.
Since it is a response to Ning Yongnian, the main purpose of this speech must be to justify the name of “Shu”, so naturally, the major case of Prince Shun last year will be mentioned.
It seems that Ning Yukeh wants to personally “accuse with tears” Ning Yongnian.
“Okay, if you want to write it yourself, then write it yourself.”
After thinking for a while, Wei Changtian did not refuse, “But you should know what should be said and what should not be said.”
“This servant understands.”
Ning Yukeh responded softly, but when she looked up again, she found that Wei Changtian was rubbing his temples.
She immediately asked in a low voice, “Master, are you tired?”
“Huh?”
Wei Changtian subconsciously stopped his movements.
He is indeed a little tired now.
Last night, he first studied the affairs of Da Feng for a long time, then learned the news of the Yuanzhou’s dispatch of troops, and finally chatted with the remnant soul in the Xuantian Sword for a long time, which not only kept him awake all night, but also made him a little overworked.
Of course, as a fourth-rank martial artist, he would basically not get sick no matter how much he tossed about.
But fatigue still exists.
“Well, a little bit, it’s okay.”
Shaking his head, Wei Changtian replied casually.
Then he heard Ning Yukeh’s seemingly eager request.
“Master, let this servant massage you.”
“Uh...”
Looking at Ning Yukeh’s expectant face, Wei Changtian was slightly stunned.
When did Ning Yukeh learn massage?
Female emperor technician?
“Cough, okay.”
Proper massage, nothing wrong with that!
With an extremely healthy attitude, Wei Changtian did not refuse Ning Yukeh’s kindness.
However, the following development was a bit wrong.
Go around the screen and push open the secret door.
The candlelight in the small compartment was dim, incense was lit in the corner, and a soft bed with carved phoenixes and clouds was placed against the wall.
Of course, Wei Changtian knew that this was a small room for Ning Yukeh to rest when she was tired from reviewing memorials.
But the problem is, why is he standing here?
He just thought that the “massage” that Ning Yukeh said was just a simple “massage”.
But he didn’t expect that the latter would directly pull him here!
So... is this going to be a full set?
While Wei Changtian’s thoughts were flying, Ning Yukeh had already tidied up the bed and was standing by the bed, waiting expectantly.
Although he was a little tangled, Wei Changtian would not turn around and leave, so after hesitating for a while, he walked over.
Massage! It’s just a massage!
Taking off his shoes and getting into bed, he was just about to lie down when he suddenly heard a soft call in his ear.
“Master, you, you can lie on this servant’s lap...”
“.”
Turning his head to look, as expected.
Ning Yukeh had already gathered her skirt and knelt down beside him, with a somewhat shy expression on her face.
Okay.
It’s getting more and more irregular.
Changing direction, he lay directly on Ning Yukeh’s lap.
Wei Changtian could feel the latter’s body tremble obviously, but it quickly returned to calm.
“Master, then I’ll start.”
After saying softly, Ning Yukeh stretched out her hand and began to rub and press Wei Changtian’s various acupoints, and the strength of her movements was just right.
Not to mention, it seems like she knows what she’s doing.
Feeling the bursts of tingling and comfort, Wei Changtian slowly closed his eyes, preparing to take this opportunity to rest.
But after a while, he suddenly realized something.
That’s not right!
Is it really just a proper massage?!
