The entire hall was so silent that you could hear the sound of a pin dropping. They were all digesting this shocking decree.

An indescribable fear arose in everyone's heart.

"Bang!"

There was a wealthy businessman who fell to the ground because his legs were weak.

But no one laughed at him.

In this case, it is foreseeable that everyone will collect business taxes crazily, and wealthy businessmen like them will be hit hard...

Song Qing's face was cloudy and uncertain.

He never expected that His Majesty would come up with such a method.

Under these measures.

Interest groups that have lasted for several years may collapse in an instant or even fall apart.

His body and mind were shaking to the extreme.

I also felt deep fear at this moment.

What does it mean to have a heart as deep as an abyss?

He really felt it.

Just now, he was tempted for a moment.

He is the governor of Jiangzhou and is the official in charge of the state.

If he is in charge of collecting commercial taxes, he can keep 20% privately.

Why do they collude with the wealthy?

Isn’t it for financial gain?

The benefits derived from the collection of commercial taxes have exceeded the benefits themselves.

The key is that he is reasonable and legal.

Given his character, he will be tempted, but what about other local officials?

Even if I want to, I can't control it.

So there is no solution at all!

Song Qing was rational. Of course he understood that the court had been unable to do anything against them for so many years because they colluded with each other and formed a huge interest group.

If they are scattered and opposed, there will be no energy at all.

At this time, the court can easily deal with them.

He clearly knew everything, but he had no choice but to feel a deep sense of powerlessness...

"Master Song?"

At this time, Wang Chao's questioning voice interrupted his thoughts.

When Song Qing came back to his senses, what he saw was a pair of anxious and helpless eyes.

Dynasty is the head of the Wang family and a very capable person, but now he is afraid.

Don't know why?

Song Qing felt guilty for no reason and did not dare to look at him.

"Don't be anxious yet. The situation may not be so bad. I want to understand the situation first. Don't worry..."

Song Qing said: "No matter what, our alliance will always be strong."

He spoke in a low voice, and I'm afraid he didn't even know how credible his words were...

After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

Then other officials followed him and left, leaving a group of wealthy businessmen looking at each other...

Went outside.

Zhou Cheng Xie Yuanqiao asked in a low voice: "Sir, what should we do?"

Song Qing shook his head, losing his mind at this moment.

"Even if Jiangzhou can be controlled, there are Huaizhou, Yongzhou and other states. Each state has several prefectures and many counties... It is impossible to control it at all, let alone above us.

, and the inspector who was just appointed by the imperial court!"

"you mean?"

Xie Yuanqiao said in a low voice: "Sir, the general trend is irresistible. We have no choice but to prepare for the worst in advance and at least take the initiative."

"You know those merchants. To collect their taxes is to kill them. They will never sit back and wait for death. Under persecution, they may flee with their money, either to Wei or Liang..."

Song Qing listened and asked: "What do you think? Just say it directly..."

"They must not be allowed to flee. Instead of the money flowing into other countries, it would be better for it to go into our own hands."

Xie Yuanqiao said in a low voice: "Can we send someone to guard them first to prevent them from escaping?"

"Okay, you can arrange this matter."

"yes."

But as soon as I left the house, I already had this thought.

Collusion due to interests will also collapse due to interests. This is reality, a very cruel reality...

And at this moment.

Wang Lun also faced a tangled choice.

He was the general of the Nanfu Army and was stationed in Lin'an, so a general's residence was set up here.

Wang Lun was originally a disciple of Tianyi Tower. When Tianyi Tower suffered a major blow, he was ordered to hide in the south and secretly develop his power.

After the outbreak of the civil war, he accepted a new destiny and became the leader of the rebel army from a rogue who did not dare to reveal his identity.

During the reign of Emperor Longjing, he first mobilized armed forces and then forcibly recruited young men, which led to widespread complaints among the people.

His rebel army developed rapidly and took shape.

Heroes do not always come, but times create heroes.

Wang Lun became more and more famous and enjoyed the dividends of the times.

More than Fang Chi and Sun Pusheng who had the same experience as him and came from the same sect.

After the civil war, he was awarded the title of General of the Nanfu Army by the imperial court.

Why did Tianyilou suddenly join the new emperor? He didn't know the inside story. He only knew that he had reached the top...

At first, like those rebel leaders, he was determined to overthrow the decadent dynasty and create a new world for the people.

But when you become successful and famous, you get lost in the pursuit of pleasure.

He is no longer satisfied with the status quo.

He wants more.

Why can I only be a general?

I want to be a prince.

So under the instigation of those people, he asked the court for a title.

In fact, it cannot be regarded as bewitching, it can only be regarded as mutual use.

Wang Lun is not a fool, he knows very well what the purpose of these people is.

It’s just that I still can’t hold back my inner desire to go further.

He's floating!

It is also a kind of trial to submit a petition to the imperial court to ask for a title.

If His Majesty agrees directly, it means that the court is in a really difficult situation and is not ready to do anything.

That would be better this way, he would change from the general of the Nanfu Army to the King of Lin'an!

Where is Lin'an?

This is the accompanying capital.

It means the same thing if you can use this as your king's title.

If the court does not agree, or even reprimands you verbally, it can be regarded as knowing His Majesty's attitude, and you can make further plans.

Now he is in a separate state, has soldiers under his command, money in his hands, and is not afraid of anything.

But he never expected that what was waiting for him would be such a decree.

It's okay to be a king, but how can you confer a title to someone else?

One more one needs to be sealed.
To be continued...