Girl, there's something wrong with you

When Yu Zhongshu hurriedly entered the main hall, the empress dowager Yu Wenjun was giving political guidance to the young emperor Sima Shigen.

"...What was the purpose of the first few emperors to implement tax reform? This involves the dominance relationship between the central and local governments. Since tax revenue must come from the local area, the aristocratic family was extremely powerful before Yiguan's southern migration, which resulted in the tax revenue paid by local states and counties to the central government. The detention was so severe that Taicheng was once unable to pay its officials’ salaries and was forced to use wholesale grain and oil to offset their salaries.”

"The governors and prefects who were friendly with local aristocratic families could drink liquor and eat steak every day. Therefore, there was a folk proverb at that time that 'it is better to be a local prefect than a royal tutor'. Officials would rather be sent abroad than stay in the capital."

Yu Yuangui quietly walked to the side. The young emperor raised his head in panic, and was immediately knocked on the forehead by his mother:

"What are you looking around for? Does your uncle have any trouble on his face? Now answer me, what is the purpose of the tax reform?"

"The reform of the tax-sharing system is to strengthen the central government's control over local governments." Sima Shigen muttered in reply, "Human wealth, military punishment, and the foundation of an emperor cannot be borrowed from human hands."

"That's right." Yu Wenjun's expression softened slightly and he made a fist-clenching gesture, "Let local taxes be paid to the central government first, and then the central government will make secondary distribution, thereby strengthening the monarch's power and Taicheng's control over the local areas. In addition, clothing and clothing After crossing to the south, this tax-sharing system will also help the border towns to raise troops."

"Then..." Sima Shigen asked hesitantly, "Since the border town is supported by the central government, why is there still rebellion?"

Yu Yuangui's expression changed, while Yu Wenjun was solemn when he heard the words and said in a deep voice:

"Rebellion? Who told you?"

"Mom." Sima Shigen said with a pale face, "Don't lie to me. I know that the border army is brewing a rebellion. It's Su Zigao's refugee army, right?"

Yu Yuangui quickly turned around, his eyes sharp. Behind the pillar, Yu Shuyu, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, turned around in a hurry, preparing to thoroughly investigate the emperor's attendants and find the traitor who was talking nonsense.

Then Master Zhongshu explained calmly:

"Your Majesty, it is true that the border army is supported by the imperial court, but Su Zigao's refugee army is not included in the establishment of the border army. Currently, there are only four organized field frontier armies: Shenwu, Longxiang, Xiaoqi, and Feixiong. The refugee army is not included in it. in."

"In the past, when people crossed the river south, the mountains and rivers were shattered, and there were almost no available troops. The central government had no choice but to allow Su Zigao to station in the north of the Yangtze River and allow it to be autonomous to accommodate the refugees and prevent the demons from crossing the river south. So strictly speaking, the refugee army could only It’s considered a militia organization, but its strength doesn’t make it to any level.”

After Yu Yuan Guiyan finished his brief and concise introduction, Sima Shigen became even more confused. Since the imperial court has the Shenwu, Longxiang, Xiaoqi, and Feixiong armies, why did they rely on Su Zigao to form a refugee army in the first place?

Of course, if the eldest princess of Nankang was here, she would tell her younger brother in a subtle way, "because the control of these four field armies at that time was not actually in the hands of the emperor."

Yu Zhongshu would definitely not say that, because once the young emperor learned the historical truth, he would immediately become fearful and hostile to the Wang family in Taiyuan. Now that the enemy is in Liyang, Jiangbei, if he and the Wang family in Taiyuan continue to be at odds with each other, it will really be impossible to continue playing in the future.

Therefore, he narrowed his eyes majestically, and the little emperor immediately did not dare to ask, and behaved obediently to Yu Wenjun:

"Mom, let's continue talking about tax reform."

Yu Wenjun nodded and looked at his brother.

"I'm here to see Nankang." Yu Yuangui asked, "Is she in the back hall?"

"Just came back." Yu Wenjun replied.

"Okay." Yu Yuangui walked towards the back hall.

The eldest princess of Nankang was in the royal study at this time, looking at the surrounding furnishings with a sad expression.

When her grandfather Sima Jingwen was still on the throne, her father, who was still the crown prince, often stayed in the imperial study room and read to her various novels on the bookcase, such as The Talented Man and the Beautiful Woman, The General and the Princess... During that time, she was simply her The happiest time in childhood, what I looked forward to most every day was to go to the imperial study room and listen to my father telling stories.

Later, his grandfather passed away and his father succeeded to the throne. From the day his spine was connected to the throne data cable, he became gloomy and taciturn. Even Queen Yu Wenjun could not get within ten meters of him.

His wife, children... From that day on, they all seemed to have disappeared from his world. The whole world seems to have become a criss-cross chessboard, and everyone is either a "chess piece used to achieve the goal" or a "chess piece that needs to be removed in advance", that's all.

Towards this father, the eldest princess of Nankang was first close, then hostile, but now she only feels a touch of melancholy and sadness.

In the end, her father's resolute decision to destroy the server made her feel... maybe her father still retained some humanity before he died.

"Nankang?" Yu Yuangui's voice came from behind.

"Uncle." Princess Nankang turned around.

"I want to talk to the chief of the Cheng clan." Yu Yuangui said in a deep voice.

………………

"Yu Zhongshu wants to talk to me?" Cheng Jinyang asked in surprise.

"Yes." Princess Nankang was optimistic.

After all, my uncle had a bad impression of Cheng Jinyang before. It would be best if we could take this opportunity to get to know each other and eliminate their prejudices.

"I will also put in good words for you then, don't worry." She smiled charmingly, hugging Cheng Jinyang from the side, trying to inspire his masculinity with charm.

Cheng Jinyang has always been unable to resist the charm of the princess sister. After all, her sister's capital is too strong. It just inspires but not the spirit, which is a little embarrassing.

"Okay." He nodded quickly and agreed, for fear that the princess sister would see something wrong.

"Okay!" Princess Sister was even happier, so she hugged him and gave him a kiss.

It's a pity that it was bitten on the face.

After returning to the room, Cheng Jinyang found Miss Wang and told her the matter.

"Yu Zhongshu." Wang Wanrou was reading a book and said without raising her head, "Go, Jinyang."

Um? Why does it feel like a Pokemon?

Hearing Miss Wang give such a quick reply without even thinking about it, Cheng Jinyang asked suspiciously:

"Wait a minute, Wanrou, don't you have any suggestions for me? Please help me think about it. After all, that is Zhongshu Ling! A big shot! Is there any conspiracy behind asking me to go..."

"What kind of conspiracy could there be?" Wang Wanrou snorted and asked with a sneer.

"I'm just asking you because I don't know what the conspiracy is!"

"What do you think I am? Your master?"

"Wanrou, you are my Kong Ming!"

"Go away!" Wang Wanrou looked impatient and said after a while, "How can Yu Zhongshu make things difficult for you? Think about it with your poor brain. Isn't he afraid of your giant steel weapons?"

Cheng Jinyang was right. Although the girls all know it, but outsiders don't know the conditions for activating the Iron Giant Divine Soldier, then shouldn't they regard it as my trump card? How could you easily push me to death...

Wait, Yu Zhongshu came to me this time. Could it be that he wanted me to drive the Iron Giant Divine Soldier to help him fight against Su Zigao's refugee army?