Chapter 1787 First visit to the court!
Bai Ze was immediately amused when he heard Chen Changsheng's answer.
"Is this guy so persistent?"
"It's been so long, and he hasn't given up yet."
"That's normal. Geniuses like him are usually more paranoid."
"To be honest, after learning that I have acquaintances in the Green Forest Era, I have been worried that someone would discover my plan and try to disrupt it."
"Now it seems that I was somewhat paranoid."
Hearing this, Bai Ze said, "So what are you going to do now?"
"Let Jiangshan speed up. The fastest way is to learn in battle."
"I've been thinking about the situation in the Green Forest Era for a full half month."
"If I'm not mistaken, the current division should be due to a conflict between the local forces of the Green Forest Era and Wuji Tianzun."
"So both sides are basically in a damaged state now. In this case, I have no reason not to take them both down."
Hearing Chen Changsheng's words, Bai Ze smacked his lips and said, "So, are you planning to personally deal with Wuji Tianzun?"
"A genius who has reached a dead end is not worth my effort. Tell Jiangshan what I said, and he will know what to do."
"Also, tell Jiangshan that I want him to wipe out all the bandits in the state within six months, at any cost!"
After saying that, Chen Changsheng ended the call.
Looking at the manuscript on the table, Chen Changsheng smiled with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
"I know you're not convinced. Actually, I wasn't convinced back then either."
"It's a pity that the Bitter Sea system couldn't have a real fight with the Golden Core system."
"But fate is so strange that we meet again."
"This time I want to see whether your inner alchemy system is more mysterious or my bitter sea system is better."
"You know, when I was cultivating the inner alchemy system, I was considered a one in a million piece of trash."
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Time passes again.
Ever since Chen Changsheng selected his marriage partner, he has been hiding in the Hundred Fruit Garden and not going out.
Faced with this situation, various forces speculated whether the new national teacher was afraid of the Duke of Zhenguo.
But what no one expected was that Jiangshan, who was thousands of miles away, took only two months to reorganize the Nine Caves and Eighteen Villages.
What is even more terrifying is that he took a group of rabble and wiped out all the bandits in a state in three months.
In addition, they beheaded 38 local officials and defeated 80,000 local troops.
Such ruthless measures directly shook the court.
Chen Changsheng, who had been hiding at home for half a year, was finally summoned to the court by Emperor Song.
"The Imperial Master has arrived!"
The guard shouted, and Chen Changsheng, dressed in a Taoist robe, walked steadily into the court.
Looking at Chen Changsheng strolling in the garden, a censor immediately stepped forward and reported Chen Changsheng.
"Your Majesty, Chen Changsheng is lawless and disrespectful of the court rules."
"I beg Your Majesty to punish me severely!"
In response to the censor's words, Emperor Song looked at Chen Changsheng below and said, "Master Imperial Master, you have heard what the censor said. Do you have any defense?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng said calmly, "Your Majesty, I am unable to attend the court meeting on time. I have nothing to say."
"Master, please explain yourself. I believe you are not such an unpunctual person."
Seeing that Emperor Song had taken the initiative to give him a chance, Chen Changsheng glanced at everyone and said calmly, "Actually, I came late on purpose."
"Because I don't want to waste time talking to this bunch of rabble."
"Insanity!"
As soon as these words were spoken, angry curses rose one after another in the court.
Chen Changsheng stood there motionless.
"Be quiet!"
Emperor Song spoke, and the court gradually quieted down.
"Master, those standing here are all talented and capable people of the Song Dynasty. You are offending everyone by saying this."
"Your Majesty, I have no intention of accusing anyone. I am simply stating a fact."
"Some idiots claim that the Great Song Dynasty is experiencing unprecedented peace and prosperity, yet the annual tax revenue growth is pitifully small."
"If someone can openly say such nonsense, what else can he be but a loser?"
Upon hearing this, the Minister of Revenue stood up and said, "Master Imperial Master, are you blaming our Ministry of Revenue for its incompetence?"
"Yes, it's your Ministry of Revenue's fault for not doing its job well."
As he spoke, Chen Changsheng waved his hand, and countless golden words appeared in the air.
"Over the past century, the annual tax revenue growth has been decreasing, and in the past decade, it has been even smaller each year."
"If the Great Song Dynasty's prosperity and peace is not a lie, then tell me where the money went?"
Facing Chen Changsheng's question, the Minister of Revenue said coldly: "The tax revenue is low, naturally because Your Majesty has light taxes and levies. This is Your Majesty's generosity towards the people."
"fart!"
Chen Changsheng directly refuted the Minister of Revenue, angrily saying, "Your Majesty has reduced taxes and levies. What he exempted were the excessive taxes and miscellaneous levies. The basic taxes that should have been collected were not reduced at all."
"Except for a few areas that are completely exempt from taxes, other places collect taxes as normal."
"The population of the Song Dynasty in the last hundred years has increased by about 30% compared to a hundred years ago."
"Even if some types of taxes are collected less, it won't lead to a decrease in tax revenue."
"Don't think that just because you're the Minister of Revenue, you're the only one here who understands math."
"I won't tell you because I'm not in charge of the Ministry of Revenue. I won't report you because I'm not a censor."
"If you dare to shout here again, we will check the accounts of the Ministry of Revenue."
The Minister of Revenue was speechless for a moment because he didn't dare to let Chen Changsheng check the accounts.
At this time, the Song Emperor smiled and said, "Master, please be patient. Although the Ministry of Revenue has some flaws in its work, it is still quite attentive."
"I summoned you here not for the tax issue."
"Recently, Jiangshan has killed 38 local officials in succession and has also clashed with the local army."
"If the Duke of Zhenguo hadn't stopped it in time, the people below would have probably started fighting long ago."
"Regarding this matter, is there any misunderstanding? If so, please tell us, Imperial Master."
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng said calmly: "There is no misunderstanding. The officials were killed by Jiangshan, and the army was also attacked under Jiangshan's orders."
"I know everything, but I submitted it to the Ministry of War in a memorial a month ago."
"Didn't Your Majesty receive it?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Song raised his brows and said, "The Imperial Master has already reported this, so why have I never seen it?"
As he spoke, the Song Emperor turned to look at the Minister of War below and said, "Regarding this matter, shouldn't the Ministry of War give me an explanation?"
"Your Majesty, it seems the Ministry of War has received this report."
"So is there one?"
"If there is, you will be delaying the military affairs; if not, then it is the Imperial Master deceiving the Emperor."
"As the Minister of War, if you can't even handle such a small matter, what use are you!"
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