Chapter 945 Old 3 makes money

Listening to Yun Li's words, Xu Shifu couldn't help but frown.

What Yun Li said was not unbelievable.

Based on his understanding of Emperor Wen, if Emperor Wen was worried that Yun Li could not control the important officials in the court, he would definitely do something like this.

This kind of thing has happened in the previous dynasty.

Since ancient times, emperors have been afraid that the new monarch would be constrained by court officials after ascending the throne.

Many emperors would start paving the way for new monarchs while they were still alive.

Many emperors would start large-scale purges in their later years.

Some are suspicious, while others are simply trying to pave the way for the new monarch.

Xu Shifu pondered for a while, then asked, "Your Highness, do you think His Majesty can return to the Imperial City?"

"According to the current situation, Father should be able to come back."

As Yun Li spoke, he told Xu Shifu about the gift Yun Zheng had sent him.

Xu Shifu thought for a while and asked again: "Your Highness, aren't you afraid that the Sixth Prince is just paralyzing Your Highness?"

"Ok?"

Yun Li was puzzled, "What does this mean?"

Paralyze yourself?

How to numb yourself?

Could it be possible that Yun Zheng was going to launch a surprise attack?

Xu Shifu said in a deep voice: "What I am most worried about is that Yun Zheng will let His Majesty return to the imperial city, and then send someone to assassinate His Majesty after His Majesty passes through Juzhou or Suizhou, and then put the blame on His Majesty, slandering His Majesty for killing his father for the throne! In this way, he can justifiably launch an attack..."

After all, many people knew that Emperor Wen wrote the imperial edict during his reign.

This matter has even spread from the court to the people.

In the eyes of many people, it is entirely possible that Yun Li would assassinate Emperor Wen and prevent him from returning to the imperial city in order to become emperor as soon as possible.

Yun Zheng's gift to Yun Li might be a way of telling the world that he has no intention of rebelling.

Once Emperor Wen was assassinated, he was no longer rebelling, but suppressing rebellion!

Anyway, if Xu Shifu were Yun Zheng, he would definitely do this.

If Yun Zheng wants to advance with a legitimate reason, this is definitely the best opportunity.

It is even possible that Yun Zheng could take action before Yun Li and Princess Yangjin get married.

Otherwise, once Yun Li united with the various tribes in Moxi, it would pose a great threat to Yun Zheng.

After listening to Xu Shifu's analysis, Yun Li felt unwell.

If what Xu Shifu thought was true, he would be in big trouble.

At this point, Yun Li didn't know whether he should give Yun Zheng the silver and food he owed him.

If he gave it to him, and Xu Shifu's prediction turned out to be correct, he would be a complete sucker.

If you don't give it to me, Yun Zheng will definitely use it to make trouble.

It feels like this is a dead end.

You can't go out, forward or backward.

Yun Li was extremely worried and immediately told Xu Shifu about his concerns.

He came to see Xu Shifu, originally wanting Xu Shifu to prepare to transport grain to Fuzhou.

But now, he didn't know whether he should give the food or not.

Give, it's a hassle.

If you don’t give it, it will also be troublesome.

Xu Shifu was not panicked at all, and said calmly: "First, transport the grain to Juzhou, and then see what happens!"

Ok?

Yun Li reacted and nodded quickly: "Yes, let's see what happens!"

Xu Shifu raised his eyes slightly, "By the way, Your Highness, did you come here today just to tell me these things?"

"of course not!"

Yun Li shook his head and said, "I have something important to trouble you with, uncle."

"What's the matter?"

Xu Shifu asked calmly.

He guessed that Yun Li came to him to ask for something.

The Yun Li of today is no longer the Yun Li who used to obey him.

Yun Li smiled and said, "I would like to ask my uncle to preside over the wedding ceremony for me and Princess Yangjin."

He originally wanted Xu Shifu to prepare to transport grain.

Since Xu Shifu has already said this himself, there is no need for him to say anything more.

"How can I, a humble official, preside over the wedding for Your Highness?"

Xu Shifu looked extremely terrified, but he was secretly proud of himself.

Presiding over the wedding ceremony for Yun Li, the Crown Prince who is the Regent, is definitely a matter of honor.

Presiding over the marriage ceremony between the Crown Prince Regent and a foreign princess is a manifestation of status.

Not every court official has this qualification!

"Uncle, you are being too self-deprecating."

Yun Li waved his hands and sighed, "I know that I can get to where I am today, all thanks to my uncle's help. I will always remember your kindness in my heart! However, there are some things I have to do. I did these things for the good of the Xu family. I hope you will understand! But don't worry, uncle, I won't do anything to cut off my own arm."

"Your Highness is serious."

Xu Shifu quickly apologized with a smile and felt a lot better.

Yun Li's words could be considered a disguised form of surrender.

Yun Li smiled and said, "There is one more thing. I am a little undecided and want to discuss it with my uncle."

Anything else?

Xu Shifu was slightly surprised.

Yun Li came to visit today, and there are a lot of things to do!

Moreover, Yun Li first asked me to help him host the wedding, and then brought up this matter.

Apparently, this is the real business!

Yun Li came to my house today to explain his difficulties to me and to give me face by asking me to preside over his wedding ceremony. I'm afraid it was all for the following matter!

Should you give yourself a sweet treat first, and then ask yourself to do the difficult things?

Or, give the sweet date first, then give the slap in the face?

"Your Highness, please speak."

Xu Shifu remained calm and still had a smile on his face.

But in his heart, he had already become alert.

Yun Li sighed and said, "Although the weather is good this year, the tax revenue of the court is still not ideal! In addition, I will soon hold a grand wedding with Princess Yangjin, which will cost a lot of money! I want to increase taxes on various states and counties on the grounds of the grand wedding, but I am afraid that the people will complain, so I want to get some money from those rich families..."

It is not uncommon to impose taxes on the public on the pretext of birthdays or important ceremonies.

Take Emperor Wen for example. When the Empress Dowager celebrated her 60th birthday, Emperor Wen also levied taxes on the people.

However, at that time, Daqian had not yet gone to war with Beihuan. Under the governance of Emperor Wen, Daqian's national strength was growing. In addition, although Emperor Wen increased taxes, the increase was not much, so it did not cause any backlash among the people.

But now he has just become regent, and the situation in the court is very complicated. If he levies a large amount of taxes on the people on the pretext of a wedding, it may cause chaos.

So, Yun Li was thinking about taking money from those rich families.

Part of it will be used for his wedding ceremony with Princess Yangjin, and the rest can be used to enrich his own treasury.

In this way, his wedding would not only not empty the national treasury, but would also make a profit, so that he would have more money to prepare for war.

Xu Shifu suddenly realized.

It turns out that Yun Li wants to make money!

Why are you afraid of causing trouble?

He wants to make money and have a good reputation!

She wants to be a whore and also wants to be a virtuous woman!

He goes around in circles just to get me to make money for him!

This is a really good plan!

He learned from Yun Zheng!

Xu Shifu thought for a moment and frowned, "Your Highness has previously weakened the powerful families, affecting the interests of too many people. Now you want them to pay you back. I'm afraid it won't be easy!"

Yun Li laughed and said, "I know it's not easy, so I came to discuss it with my uncle."

Listening to Yun Li's words, Xu Shifu suddenly felt a headache...