Guan Ning pulled Longjing Emperor Xiao Chengdao out again and whipped his corpse.

But what he said was true.

The former Dakang Dynasty was a dynasty that lasted for more than 270 years.

In these long years, Feng Shi has accumulated countless powerful people, big and small, and he can always defeat a few with one shot in any area.

This was also the long-standing shortcoming of the dynasty at its end.

After the establishment of the new dynasty, Guan Ning recruited a group of powerful and powerful people, but many of them remained. This was for the sake of the country's stability and for the purpose of harvesting money in the future.

One crop after another, there are always some fruitful results.

Isn’t this coming?

He just wants food now, but he can't target the common people. This would be killing the goose that lays the egg.

Therefore, it can only be obtained from these nobles who have accumulated a lot of savings.

But you can't steal it openly.

If a rabbit bites people when it is anxious, a war is coming. The stability of the country is very important.

But Liu Biao provided him with an idea this time, which was fishing for law enforcement.

In fact, the Farm Law only targeted landlords and farmers, not even the gentry. Guan Ning also had to consider the double harm.

But these people seemed to think that he, the emperor, liked to target them, and they jumped out first as if they were suffering from delusions of being persecuted before anything happened.

It was you who started the trouble and let me take advantage of it, so you can't blame me...

This method can be promoted.

Guan Ning immediately handed over Zhao Nanxing's instructions, and gave some cryptic words to the governors of each state, as well as some further suggestions.

Of course he, the emperor, cannot say that.

Zhao Nanxing was silent for a long time.

How could an emperor secretly instigate rebellion? This was the first such case.

But he can understand it.

Your Majesty is in urgent need of food.

The troops and horses have not moved, but the food and grass go first.

Without the support of food and grass, this battle cannot be fought, and the outcome of the war may even be determined by this...

"The supplementary grain taxes collected from various places must be transported to Shangjing as soon as possible, and the local authorities must not intercept them..."

Guan Ning gave another instruction.

It is safest to keep food under his own nose. He has built several large granaries in Shangjing for storage.

Xue Qing reported back: "The tax bureau is already conducting an inventory. Except for local needs, the rest will be shipped to Shangjing."

Guan Ning nodded.

After the establishment of the tax bureau, there was unified management. In fact, there was no distinction between national and local taxes. He wanted to integrate resources and prepare for war...

A court meeting was held the next day, and the news of Dongyuan Hou Huang Zhen's rebellion was announced.

This matter is important and has been heard for a long time.

It didn't cause any trouble.

Many people even cursed Huang Zhen as a fool in their hearts!

At what age do you still dare to rebel?

Your Majesty, the Spring and Autumn Period are prosperous, the country is stable, the rivers are clear and the sea is flowing.

Many people rebelled in the previous dynasty, but none occurred after the establishment of the new dynasty.

Why?

Your Majesty is so kind to the people.

As for the rebellion of the former dynasty's nobles, this is also the first time.

It is extremely stupid to mint silver coins privately and change the year number.

Huang Zhen set a precedent. In their opinion, this was a pillow sent to His Majesty.

I'm afraid His Majesty won't find it troublesome, but will be happy...

Over the years, the courtiers gradually understood His Majesty's character.

I'm afraid I wish there were more things like this.

Guan Ning doesn’t care what others think.

He looked heartbroken.

"Ask yourself, I can be regarded as a benevolent and righteous king. I have retained all the hereditary titles from the previous dynasty, but some people are still not satisfied!"

"What do you want me to do to win your hearts?"

Many people who asked this question lowered their heads, not because they were ashamed, but because they really didn't know how to express themselves.

You have raised these nobles from the previous dynasty like pigs.

If you want to eat meat, go and make some cuts.

Are there few such cases?

I'm afraid there are already too many to count.

A soft knife cuts flesh without seeing blood, it just wears it away slowly.

No, it should be torture.

Only those who can make peace with each other are ghosts.

Guan Ning performed it for a while and then called it a day. In fact, everyone knew it well.

Not convinced?

If you don't accept it, you can only endure it.

After gently removing it, Guan Ning coughed dryly and asked again: "Dear ladies, do you have anything to say?"

"Your Majesty, I have the original copy of the imperial censor Zheng Xiu."

"speak!"

Zheng Xiu bowed and said in a formal voice: "Your Majesty, now in the northwest of Bark and Tongzhou, there is no rain from May to July. The people are suffering from hunger and death. For thousands of miles, all the vegetation is gone, and even the hair of cattle and horses is gone."

The flags are all gone, and the damage is even worse than floods and droughts. The severe drought in the northwest has affected everyone in the court of Daning. Your Majesty, please allocate money and food for disaster relief to ensure people's livelihood!"

This suggestion made Guan Ning frown.

Natural disasters are inevitable, floods and droughts occur from time to time, and true good weather is just a luxury.

In ancient times, the ability to resist disasters was very weak, and once it happened, it was a big deal.

The northwest is a dry place, and droughts occur frequently.

Therefore, Guan Ning ordered the Ministry of Accounts to set aside deposits in advance and allocate them in fixed months every year.

Now it sounds like the drought this year is worse than in previous years.

Guan Ning asked: "Is it really so serious?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Secretary of General Affairs has just received the memorial and has not yet had time to submit it. The drought in the northwest is just as Mr. Zheng said, it must be serious and not light!"

General Affairs Minister Wei Xin stepped forward.

"I know about the drought in the northwest and I allocate funds in advance every year. Have you allocated funds this year?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the allocation will be completed in April."

Xue Qing just finished speaking.

Censor Zheng Xiu then continued: "This year is different from previous years. The drought is particularly serious. The estimated allocation is far from insufficient. Please ask your Majesty to investigate clearly."

"Please also ask Your Majesty to allocate money and food for disaster relief to ensure people's livelihood."

Immediately many ministers came out to ask for the memorial.

Guan Ning looked calm.

That's what it's like to be an emperor. There are always good and bad things in a country.

Today there is a flood, and tomorrow there will be a drought.

Natural disasters are unpredictable.

Since it has happened, disaster relief should be provided.

It's just that Yongzhou has just harvested something, and it's all going to be sold out. I don't know if it can make up for the shortfall.

The northwest is barren and the environment is harsh.
To be continued...