Throne of Vientiane Civilization

The season has quietly entered winter, and for the people in Yan Sheng's country, this winter will not be easy.

In this era, Yan Sheng's arrival started the farming civilization in advance and even started planting rice, but the food production was never enough, and people in the country starved to death every winter.

This year's harvest is not as good as the previous two years. Coupled with the outbreak of unrest in various places, those who have food in their hands have to hold on to the food in their hands. Naturally, the lives of the people will be even more difficult.

"The Imperial Master taught me!"

In Xishan City, Liu De, who had now proclaimed himself Prince Jing and ascended the throne, rushed into Kong Daqian's courtyard in a hurry.

Hearing this sound, Kong Daqian, who was sitting in the room drinking tea, suddenly twitched his facial muscles.

【What's wrong with this guy? 】

Kong Daqian was very annoyed with him, but considering his current situation, he was still patient and glanced at Liu De who was anxious and sweating profusely.

"Your Majesty has lost his composure again, which is really inappropriate."

Liu De, who was scolded so lightly, did not get angry, but laughed twice.

"It's Gu's fault, but now the country is really in big trouble, so why don't we ask the national master to make suggestions for Gu?"

"Tell me what's going on."

Kong Daqian maintained his superior appearance.

After getting along with him for a while, he knew that Liu De was very fond of this trick. Now that he is using it, he is becoming more and more pure and fully integrated into this role.

"The thing is like this..."

While talking, Liu De quickly told Kong Daqian about the latest problems he encountered.

To put it bluntly, there are only two words: "food!" 'There is not enough food in the city!

Although Liu De himself has some money, he is definitely not a wealthy man. It can be said that he has spent all his wealth because of the wave of uprisings.

Fortunately, he later occupied the city lord's palace, and by the way, he also occupied the city lord's palace's money and the granary in Xishan City where official rations were stored. This gave him the initial capital to raise his own troops.

Under this premise, ordinary people in this country are short of food, and it is not a matter of one or two days.

Originally, this matter was the government's concern and had nothing to do with Liu De.

But now that Xishan City has been occupied by him, he has even announced the restoration of the country's title of Jingguo and proclaimed himself King Jing.

In this way, wouldn't the people of Xishan City become his people?

Now that the people have no rice to cook, and the people in the city are panicked, you just say you don’t care?

Although Liu De himself is not a great talent, he is not a fool. He started out under the banner of benevolence and righteousness to resist Yan Sheng's tyranny. He can't just turn around and slap himself in the face, right?

"All the food in the Xishan City granary has been exhausted?"

Kong Daqian asked in surprise.

Faced with this problem, Liu De smiled awkwardly.

"National Master, although there is still food in the granary, there are thousands of people in Xishan City. If this is used to relieve the people, if the tyrant sends troops to attack and our troops have no food, how can we defend Xishan City? "

Hearing this, Kong Daqian suddenly knew something in his heart, and then his thoughts changed...

"Your Majesty, I remember that there are some rich squires in this city. There was a shortage of food before. These guys must have taken the opportunity to hoard a lot of food. How about..."

While speaking, Kong Daqian made a gesture of wielding a knife.

When Liu De saw this, he was startled, and then expressed some embarrassment...

"Isn't this bad?"

The wealthy gentry in these cities had many properties, and while they had great wealth, they often also maintained private soldiers.

In the past, the local officials had to look at their faces, and even went as far as to join them in private.

To put it bluntly, these soldiers in his hands were just ordinary people before. In fact, they were not even considered militiamen. It was unwise to go against these local snakes.

According to Liu De's original idea, he wanted to go back and find an opportunity to make friends with the other party.

As long as he can get the support of these wealthy squires in the city, his future development will be smoother.

Kong Daqian is a smart man, and after he accidentally became Liu De's 'Guo Shi', he has been thinking about these things on a daily basis. If he uses his brain in the right place, he can figure out many things clearly. .

At this moment, Kong Daqian naturally guessed Liu De's plan, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Before that, he was a serious farmer. What they, ordinary people, hate most are the dog officials and this group of wealthy squires who are unkind to their wealth.

Every winter, so many people starve to death because they have no food, but those dogs, their families have more food than they can eat, and they don't take it out!

Although Kong Daqian had already seen through Liu De's true nature from the beginning, seeing that Liu De was so impatient to show his kindness to those guys, Kong Daqian still felt a little disappointed in his heart.

Then he got a straight face.

"My lord, you are confused!"

"..."

A shout made Liu De stunned first.

Sure enough, when Kong Daqian shouted this, Liu De couldn't help but fall into self-doubt, feeling that he had done something wrong again.

It's no wonder that he would be like this, because ever since Kong Daqian became his national advisor, he always hit whatever he said, so Liu De even started to believe him without any brain.

In this case, even if they have different opinions, Liu De can't help but wonder, 'Am I wrong? ’

During this period, as soon as Kong Daqian saw Liu De's confused expression, he knew that it was time for him to perform.

"Your Majesty, you are based on 'benevolence and righteousness', and you should stand on the side of the people. If you get along with those rich and squire, wouldn't you be destroying your foundation?!"

As he spoke, Kong Daqian immediately gave various examples. Liu De was soon deceived and became paralyzed.

"Okay, just listen to the Imperial Preceptor, pass on my order, gather the officers and men, and let's go and ransack the homes of those rich squires!"

After the order was given, Liu De ordered all the troops and went out in a hurry.

Looking at Liu De's leaving figure, Kong Daqian also let out a long sigh of relief.

To be honest, the situation in Xishan City has long been beyond his control, and now he is taking it step by step.

[This rich squire entrenched in the city is a big trouble. Rather than leaving this trouble to the king, it is better to solve this trouble now with the help of Liu De. 】

[If Liu De can succeed in this matter, then he will be able to gain a firm foothold in Xishan City. In this way, he will bring more trouble to the tyrant, which will also benefit the king. 】

[On the other hand, if it fails, it will make Xishan City even more chaotic. The worst I can do is take advantage of the chaos and leave. 】

Now on Liu De's side, Kong Daqian has gained a certain amount of power and also gained Liu De's trust. Compared with the beginning, it is no problem for him to find an opportunity to escape now.

Thinking of this, Kong Daqian quickly turned around and walked back to the house.

[Just in case, I’d better prepare first! 】