The imperial court wanted to impose a poll tax, and even the jailers in the heavenly prisons could not escape. Everyone was treated equally and had to pay the tax.

Fortunately, the jailers' income is guaranteed, unlike ordinary people who can go bankrupt just by paying taxes.

The capital, which had finally regained some of its popularity, suddenly became gloomy and gloomy again, with constant curses.

But the court officials smiled happily.

Looking at the extra money in the national treasury, the decision to raise taxes is indeed a wise one. As for the abuse and curses of the common people, forget it! In front of money, everything is just a cloud.

The officials and clerks in charge of tax collection also broke out in laughter. It’s all oil and water! Stretch out your hand and stick it on, and you will get oil on your hand. I wish I could have this kind of day every day, every month.

All in all, the officials are all happy and the people are lamenting!

Emperor Jianshi was also very happy. The problem of lack of money was solved instantly. Not only did he have money to deliver food and grass to the two gold-eating beasts in the north and south, but he also had the savings to build his garden and palace.

Emperor Jianshi wanted to inherit the late emperor's legacy of large-scale construction projects and restart the project that had been suspended for nearly three years.

Even if the courtiers criticized him and everyone tried to persuade him, they could not stop Emperor Jianshi's inflated heart. At the same time, he ordered the Shaofu to prepare for the draft and enrich the harem.

The bureaucracy and the upper class of society are all blooming with flowers, as if a prosperous age is coming. The lower class of society complains and suffers endlessly, and no one pays attention to it.

"This is such a shitty world!"

As a citizen of the Heavenly Prison, he couldn't help but curse a few times. Although the taxes collected by the court were not as much as the money they lost in gambling on weekdays, it did not prevent them from cursing and cursing every day, especially when they saw with their own eyes how the people above them were so drunk and rich, they felt even more resentful.

Chen Guanlou was not reassured either. People should vent their emotions instead of blocking them.

After I vented my anger, I felt a headache, so I wouldn't make any big moves in the future. If it is blocked for a long time, it will either become abnormal or explode.

In the blink of an eye, the second year of Jianshi ended and the third year of Jianshi arrived.

The first thing that happened in spring was that King Jin was gone and died of a sudden illness!

He died quickly and hurriedly, leaving no last words.

As for the specific disease and why he died so quickly, I don’t know, don’t understand, don’t ask, don’t talk nonsense!

Chen Guanlou poured a glass of wine and poured it in the direction of Prince Jin's Mansion, "Let's go!"

I had known that King Jin would have this day, but he never expected that this day would come so early, and he would be gone just after he turned over. Emperor Jianshi's character was really impatient and he couldn't wait for another two or three years.

This move fell into the eyes of the royal family members, and the reputation continued to be ruined. The King of Chu had another excuse to win over people and gain a slight advantage in the battlefield of public opinion.

Emperor Jianshi didn't care at all about scholarly public opinion or popular support.

The late emperor's deposed prince was killed in Feng Ping, but at least he took some remedial measures later and treated the deposed prince in a kind and amiable manner.

Emperor Jianshi learned the late emperor's harshness, unkindness, and ruthlessness, but he did not learn the late emperor's methods of Master Duanshui.

Medical Officer Mu sighed.

Back then, he was a staunch orthodox and firmly believed that His Highness the Crown Prince was the son of destiny. Now, his wish has come true. The former prince is now the emperor. In just a few years, he has been busy with so many things and acted so hastily. Judging from his words and deeds, he does not look like a wise king.

Chen Guanlou laughed and asked him, "What do you think?"

Medical Officer Mu was drinking alone, looking annoyed, "Is he really so anxious that he can't wait for two or three years?"

"I have long said that believing that someone's character and background can do something well is subjective, just like gambling."

Medical Officer Mu waved his hands impatiently, "That's all, that's all, it's not our turn to worry about the important matters of the court."

Anyway, it was Emperor Jianshi who was ruined by his reputation.

I used to think that the late emperor was a foolish king. Now a comparison shows that the late emperor was the real mature emperor. The operation seems chaotic and fuzzy, but in fact everything is in control.

If it weren't for the natural and man-made disasters in the last few years, when some people raised the flag of rebellion, and even the clan raised the flag to rebel, the reputation would not be so bad.

Marquis Pingjiang was fighting against thieves in the northwest, but had made no achievements in the past few years, and Guo Dachun could not destroy him. The courtiers lost patience.

A group of people headed by Xie Changling demanded that Pingjiang Marquis be recalled and another capable person be selected to go to the northwest to quell the thieves.

It started as a small discussion.

After a period of fermentation, the matter became a major event for collective discussion in the court. The death of King Jin was naturally thrown aside, and no one cared about it.

The most embarrassing person right now is Chen Guanfu, the eldest son of the Hou family.

Emperor Jianshi looked hesitant, as if he couldn't make up his mind.

When Chen Guanlou took a look, he could see that he was clearly acting.

"Who is Xie Changling? He is the emperor's top confidant and an old minister of the East Palace. What he says represents the emperor's meaning. Maybe everything he says is the emperor's instruction! The emperor likes to perform now and hesitates. It's just for the sake of the generals. I'm not going to burn bridges, and I won't kill a lackey! This time, the Marquis will not be able to escape, and he will definitely be recalled."

Chen Guanlou was sitting in the small study room of the Hou Mansion, chatting with the housekeeper of the Hou Mansion.

The reason why the two of them got together was because the Marquis Mansion had luggage and Chen Guanlou needed to send it to the northwest and deliver it to the Marquis of Pingjiang.

The chief steward was drinking tea, his face calm, neither sad nor angry, "According to your opinion, the Marquis will definitely be recalled this time? Who can replace the Marquis in command, and who can lead the domineering frontier troops in the northwest?"

"The deputy general next to him is the best choice. Taking a step back and promoting one of the many generals in the northwest can also stabilize the situation. Anyway, Guo Dachun cannot be eliminated, so maintain the current situation. Since it is just maintenance, change someone Taking charge will not affect the overall situation.”

"What if Guo Dachun launches a counterattack at this time and causes the situation in the northwest to deteriorate?"

"If the situation in the northwest is really corrupt, the Marquis will naturally continue to stay in office. However, can the Marquis bear this crime?" Chen Guanlou asked with a half-smile.

It was obvious that the Marquis did not want to return to Beijing.

When I return to Beijing, I can only continue to be an old dude, rich and powerful but without power! Compared with a marshal who commands an army of tens of thousands, a mere marquis is nothing.

Once the power of the dynasty is in hand, the Marquis will be the emperor of the country in the northwest. All the clan and feudal lords would be crushed and crushed by him. After returning to Beijing, I can only stay at home.

Chen Guanlou didn't know how big and how big Mr. Hou's ambition was. Will the northwest be corrupted in order to stay in office?

He wanted to test something.

But the chief steward stopped talking, "The imperial court cannot live without a marquis, and the northwest cannot live without a marquis! I believe your majesty will understand this truth! This time it is still the old rule, don't let anyone see it, don't let anyone know it, take things quietly. To the great master!"

Chen Guanlou still reminded him, "You are scheming, and the court and the palace are also scheming. Whatever you can think of, Xie Changling and his gang can also think of it. This time, they are coming with a lot of force, and they are bound to win. You fools If you mess around, if you are not careful, you may lose everything. It’s better to be cautious! After all, it’s still a big job.”

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