Chapter 1121 Your Fist is Light
Imperial City.
Yun Li has been in a bad mood recently.
The aristocratic families and clans in several states surrounding Yuzhou have become increasingly outrageous.
At present, except for the ignorant Wang family of Dongqiao, under the deterrence of the imperial army, no one dares to openly rebel against the imperial court.
However, there were people in these states who interfered, resulting in some taxes that should have been submitted to the court long ago not being paid.
The imperial court sent out documents to inquire, and officials from several states gave various excuses.
Either the frequent autumn rains caused the roads to be muddy, or the blame was passed to the officials below, or the people were dissatisfied with the court's failure to implement the new tax system and were unwilling to pay grain, etc.
Anyway, it's all kinds of excuses.
Yun Li was very angry about this.
He knew that it was the powerful families and clans in those states who were putting pressure on him and the imperial court.
In order to intimidate the aristocratic families and clans around Yuzhou, Yun Li transferred 15,000 troops from Xiao Dingwu who was guarding Yunzhou to station in Dengzhou.
At the same time, Yun Li ordered Yuan Cong and Yuan Gui, father and son, to lead 9,000 elite troops to garrison in Yizhou.
The aristocratic families and clans put pressure on him, and he also wants to put pressure on those aristocratic families and clans!
As long as the families and clans around Yuzhou dare to commit any evil acts, we will show no mercy!
It just so happened that the imperial court exempted Fuzhou and Minzhou from taxes. As long as those families and clans were not afraid of death, he didn't mind confiscating the homes of two more families and clans.
However, despite the pressure, Yun Li, who had originally wanted to strike back resolutely, began to waver in the face of pressure from the aristocratic families and clans.
He has fought against the aristocratic families and clans many times, but now he is not afraid of them anymore!
But there's still a bastard in Shuobei who will make trouble for him and the court whenever he gets the chance!
Once he pushed the aristocratic families and clans into a state of panic, they would rise up in rebellion and the imperial court would have to suppress it.
If the imperial court is fully focused on dealing with the aristocratic families and clans, and that bastard suddenly jumps out and leads an army to attack the imperial city, they will be in big trouble.
At worst, that bastard can send troops on the pretext of helping the imperial court quell the rebellion and occupy a few more states.
When that time really comes, he, the crown prince, has not yet ascended the throne, and Daqian will only have half of its territory left.
Yun Li suddenly felt a little regretful.
I shouldn't have provoked that bastard just to vent my anger.
In a few days, Yan Li and the others should arrive in Shuofang, right?
I wonder if that dog will jump up and show its teeth to me when it sees the order.
He was thinking whether he should send someone to bring Yan Li and the others back.
From now on, you should not make decisions based on your impulse!
Yun Li sat there reflecting on himself, and totally did not hear what the ministers in the court were saying as they were arguing with each other.
"Do we still want to collect taxes from those states? They are making excuses and the court is trying to compromise with them. What kind of logic is this?"
"Nonsense, is this a compromise? This is for the sake of the overall situation! The court should now focus on ending the chaos in Yuzhou and completely eradicating the Red Moon Cult!"
"With the Yuzhou riot and the Red Moon Sect, the imperial court has compromised with those who have no regard for the imperial court. What else does the imperial court need troops for?"
"Yes! The imperial court spends so much money and food every year to support hundreds of thousands of troops. If it doesn't use it now, when will it be used?"
"The imperial court maintains hundreds of thousands of troops to maintain stability, not to confiscate the property of anyone it dislikes..."
The court was particularly lively today.
The court was still divided into two factions.
The pro-war faction and the pro-peace faction.
However, the target has changed now. It is no longer aimed at foreign enemies, but at those powerful families and clans that are difficult to eliminate.
The four regents that Emperor Wen left for Yun Li all agreed to temporarily compromise with the aristocratic families and clans, and then take gradual measures later.
Xu Shifu, who had just recovered from illness and attended court the day before yesterday, was originally a staunch advocate of war, but after reading the documents piled up in the Ministry of Revenue in the past few days, Xu Shifu also became an advocate of peace.
Now, there are fewer and fewer pro-war factions in the court. Only two censors and a small number of officials from poor backgrounds are still arguing with the ministers, urging them to wipe out those aristocratic families and clans who are using various means to put pressure on the court.
Just as everyone was arguing fiercely, the palace guard on duty suddenly ran in hurriedly.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince's Left Guard Infantry Commander Han Da urgently requests an audience!"
Yun Li was thinking about something and didn't hear what the palace guard said at all.
It was not until the eunuch in charge of the incident whispered a reminder in Yun Li's ear that Yun Li came to his senses.
Handa?
Yun Li frowned slightly.
Didn't Han Da lead a team of elite soldiers from the Crown Prince's Left Guard to escort Yan Li to Shuobei to convey the emperor's order?
Back so soon?
Even if he wants to come back to report to me, it should be Yan Li who reports to me!
"Xuan!"
Yun Li raised his eyes slightly and looked towards the entrance of the hall.
Soon, the disheveled Han Da was helped in by the palace guards.
They could even see that there was blood on Han Da's body.
"what happened?"
Yun Li's expression suddenly changed.
How did Han Da end up like this?
Could it be that they were ambushed by Lao Liu's men on their way to deliver the imperial edict?
Lao Liu doesn’t want them to convey the imperial edict?
Someone leaked the news to Laoliu in advance?
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Yun Li's mind, and his cold eyes suddenly swept towards Xiao Wanchou and Tang Shu.
Apart from Yan Li who went to convey his order, only the two of them knew his will!
If they hadn't leaked the news, it couldn't have been Yan Li, right?
The people accompanying him are all from the Prince's Left Guard. If Yan Li reports the news, he will definitely be discovered!
Han Da gasped for breath and answered in a panic, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince, Jingbei King Yun Zheng is going to issue a manifesto and raise an army in the name of clearing the court of corrupt officials! He has detained all the guards accompanying Mr. Yan. He ordered them to whip me ten times and then let me come back with a message..."
"what?"
Yun Li's face changed drastically.
Qingjun side?
Just because of an imperial decree, that bastard Lao Liu got so angry?
The ministers were also completely shocked by the news that Han Da suddenly brought back.
"What did he ask you to say?"
Xu Shifu hurriedly walked up to Han Da and asked with a cold face.
Han Da replied: "He said that the treacherous officials in the court took advantage of the emperor's serious illness to disrupt the government and coerce the prince to kill the loyal officials and brothers. He told the treacherous officials in the court to clean their necks and wait for him to kill them..."
As Han Da finished his words, the court was in complete chaos.
"Your Highness, what is going on?"
"Why would His Highness Sixth Prince raise an army in the name of clearing the court of corrupt officials?"
"What's the matter with this cruel killing of loyal people and brothers?"
The panicked ministers all looked at Yun Li.
Xu Shifu and Gu Xiu's eyes also fell on Yun Li.
What on earth did he do!
Why would he provoke Yun Zheng at this critical juncture!
Doesn't he think there aren't enough chaos in the court?
Yun Li was also in a panic now, but he tried hard to stay calm and maintain his dignity as the Crown Prince Regent.
Seeing Yun Li didn't say anything, Gu Xiu immediately questioned Xiao Wanchou: "I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had summoned you two alone before. Did you two treacherous villains bewitch the Crown Prince?"
"You treacherous grandma!"
Xiao Wanchou couldn't stand this, he pointed at Gu Xiu's nose and yelled: "If it weren't for the fact that you are almost old, I would let you taste how hard my fist is!"
"you you……"
Gu Xiu was furious and pointed at Xiao Wanchou tremblingly.
"What are you?"
Xiao Wanchou snorted coldly and pointed at Tang Shu again, "Master Tang, this old man is slandering the two of us! I'm afraid I can kill him with one punch! Your fists are weak, go and give him two punches!"
