Lin'an, Lotus Garden.

As the name suggests, lotuses grow abundantly here, and the scenery is unique every season.

But it is not famous because of this, but because there is a lotus pavilion here. The Qingliu Party was founded here and it is the core place until now.

Many literati have always come to Lianyuan to admire the lotus flowers and pay their respects.

In the Jianghuai belt, Lian Ge is a place that many literati long for.

But now it is deserted, with no one around.

The Lotus Garden is closed and no longer open to the public, this is to avoid attracting attention.

Since the implementation of the official and gentry system of paying grains, a new function has emerged here, which is the core of resisting the New Deal.

There was no one in the Lotus Garden, but many people gathered in the Lotus Pavilion.

Those who can sit here are all influential figures in Jiangzhou, including scholars, literati, local officials, landlords and squires, and even the Jiangzhou business gangs and four major families that have suffered a huge blow due to the imposition of business taxes.

’s people were all present.

In addition, there are several people with more special status.

When the decree was issued that the officials and gentry should pay grain, these people gathered together spontaneously, and the former division turned into a unity.

Unity is the power of unity.

At one time, their greatest strength was unity.

Officials, squires and merchants formed a huge community of interests, and they could fight against the imperial court.

Later, they were tricked by Guan Ning, which led to internal division, but now they are reunited...

External pressure promotes internal cooperation.

Usually they are very relaxed when they get together.

Because they know that as long as they work together, not even the court can do anything to them?

In order to fight against the New Deal, they have already thought of many ways to deal with it.

But what they didn't expect was that His Majesty's methods would be so radical.

They were already aware of various situations in Huaizhou, which gave them a strong sense of crisis.

In the hall, the atmosphere was depressing.

"The situation in Huaizhou has stabilized. I think His Majesty will arrive soon. Do you have any countermeasures?"

A middle-aged official spoke.

He is Xie Yuanqiao, the Prime Minister of Jiangzhou Prefecture.

No one spoke.

According to the text, they had many ways, but they found that this majesty didn't care about anything.

If you adhere to the principle of killing if you don't obey, there is no other way.

"Instead of thinking about countermeasures, you should think about how to end it!"

Zhao Nanxing, the leader of the Qingliu Party, said: "I have said long ago that the most powerful thing about His Majesty is not his killing power, but his unparalleled scheming!"

"He had a plan very early. He first levied commercial taxes, used tricks to divide us internally, and used benefits to make everyone red-eyed. While collecting commercial taxes for the court, he also made a lot of money for himself. But this money,

Have you all got them?"

Everyone was silent.

It is true that the money was not received, but more money was spit out.

"After that, anti-corruption was launched. In short, the six southern states were in complete chaos. The time was ripe to officially implement the system of government and gentry payment of grain!"

As the leader of the Qingliu Party, Zhao Nanxing naturally has very high standards.

"But do you think this is his real purpose?"

"No!"

Zhao Nanxing said solemnly: "His real purpose is to bring the six southern states into the true scope of rule, so as to realize the accessibility of government orders!"

"In this way he is the true emperor of Dakang. Those who obey me will prosper and those who go against me will perish!"

Everyone was suddenly enlightened upon hearing this.

After the establishment of the new dynasty, it did not cause much disturbance in the south.

There was no large-scale replacement and transfer of officials, and they even adopted a laissez-faire policy.

And they have always been accustomed to working together, and it was common for them to fight against the imperial court, even during the reign of Emperor Longjing.

It turned out that I was waiting here.

"He has a mighty army in his hands."

Zhao Nanxing said in a deep voice: "Haven't you heard that the Wei and Liang Kingdoms originally wanted to take the opportunity to invade Dakang, but they were frightened by the parade and gave up the idea?"

"Previously we thought that His Majesty would have scruples and it would affect his reputation, etc., but he didn't care about anything. All of us made a miscalculation."

Zhao Nanxing said in a low voice: "Similarly, we also got into big trouble!"

"Taxation Department..."

"enough!"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by someone.

This is an old man, he should be seventy years old, he is obviously strong, his eyesight is shrewd, and he does not appear dim.

In an event with so many people, he sat first.

Congratulations to fellow Confucians.

He is the former state pastor of Jiangzhou and the former leader of the Qingliu Party, and he is also known as the leader of southern literati.

If the forces of all parties can be divided and reunited, it is by his hand.

This man was both a learned scholar and a skillful politician.

He stopped Zhao Nanxing from continuing.

Because it involves important matters.

Some people were puzzled, and some had twinkling eyes.

Song Qing, the governor of Jiangzhou, sighed in his heart.

Does he know what Zhao Nanxing is going to say?

When people from the tax bureau arrived, not only did they not cooperate, but they resisted them and even used radical methods.

Not many people know about this matter, and he is one of them.

Huang Youcai, an official from the tax bureau, was a young man who looked very immature and was driven crazy by the excitement.

There was also a young man named Wu Jiasong who was assassinated, but he was lucky and did not die.

And when the news about the arrest in Jiayang Tower came out, they all became angry.

Many of those arrested that time were from Jiangzhou, and there were also many core members of the Qingliu Party.

To vent anger and revenge.

They then killed Liu Jinxu, the head of the tax bureau!

At first, they really didn't think much about it, but then they were all dumbfounded when news came about the bloody suppression of the troublemakers in front of the state government office, followed by the attack on local tyrants.

Not to mention anything else, this alone can arouse His Majesty's anger!

Song Qing looked around at everyone, and he could see a little restlessness in their expressions.

They all seemed scared.

But it's too late to regret.

After stopping Zhao Nanxing, the congratulator asked again: "What is Wang Lun's attitude?"

Song Qing shook his head and said: "This person is two-faced. He is afraid of Your Majesty and is unwilling to be controlled. He saw us all gathered together and came closer, but he never made a substantive statement, so he is not reliable at all."

"His Majesty's secret mobilization of troops is the biggest deterrent, and the people in Huai'an are only following His Majesty's lead, so..."

He didn't say it clearly.

But everyone knows what it means.

At this point, don't think about dragging Wang Lun into confrontation like before. Firstly, it is unreliable. Secondly, even if Wang Lun stands with them, it will be of no use.

"Are we really just waiting to die?"

An official spoke.

Everyone was speechless.

"Go find Wang Lun."
To be continued...