The two people were arguing so hard that Nangong Ao stared at them silently. Cao Hu watched the two people arguing with each other and felt heartbroken. He led the passionate men who worked for the country to fight north and south, and these so-called officials of the country were fighting for the country and the country. The strategic ministers are fighting to the death for their own selfish interests.

The sound of their argument echoed in the splendid Yangxin Hall. The sharp and long sound was like the trumpet blown on the battlefield. The nervous and exciting people's blood surged up. Everyone present looked at each other when they heard the argument between Shen Liang and Ye Changyu. Peep, dare to be angry but dare not speak.

Cao Hu looked at the two people who were still arguing and said, "Are you offering advice for the country?" He glared and shouted sharply, and the argument between the two came to an abrupt end.

"We are fighting for our own selfish interests. We shed blood and tears in the war, and you are enjoying the rich food and clothing. Think about what you have done, how can we make our soldiers who go out to kill the enemy not feel chilled. "Cao Hu was so angry that he poured out all the bitterness buried in his heart.

Nangong Ao, who was sitting there, always had a cold face, as if he was listening, as if the matter being argued had nothing to do with him.

Cao Hu was tired of scolding and stopped talking. Suddenly, the spacious Yangxin Hall fell silent, Yaque was silent, and everyone stood there in fear and silence.

Nangong Ao glanced around coldly and said loudly, "I don't care what method you use. You must fill up the empty treasury within one month, but you can't increase the wealth of the people. Let's start with those corrupt officials." ?”

After hearing this, Shen Liang said, "Your Majesty, even though corrupt officials are hateful, how much money can they seize if they are dealt with?

Even if all the officials, big and small, from twenty cities in the Northern Tang Dynasty were investigated, it is estimated that they would not be able to seize tens of thousands of taels of real gold and silver?"

After hearing this, Ye Changyu said, "Master Shen's words are wrong. In the past few years, Ye Cheng, who was appointed as the prefect, seized tens of thousands of taels of real gold and silver from him. On the one hand, they, corrupt officials with power, paid less taxes to the court, and on the other hand, they paid less taxes to the court. On the other hand, if we increase taxes on the common people, the profits gained from this may be enough to support the salaries of court officials, large and small, for several years?" Ye Changyu said.

Nangong Ao raised his eyebrows and looked at the two people who were facing each other tit for tat. He knew Shen Liang's method of making money, but he just dug a few mines in private and secretly did business with a few wealthy people from the Northern Tang Dynasty.

Nangong Ao knew better that Ye Changyu's family was as rich as the country. It was left by Ye Wange's mother's natal family, so these two families were the largest wealthy families in the Northern Tang Dynasty.

These two people were arguing endlessly. No one was thinking about his country and the country. They were all arguing for their own interests. Nangong Ao looked at everyone with his cold eyes like ice picks, and said in a majestic voice that could not be frivolous, "I don't care whether your argument is for your own personal gain or for the benefit of the country. Shen Liang, you will supervise this matter. Those corrupt officials and merchants in the Northern Tang Dynasty colluded with each other to evade taxes. I think you need to collect the money and collect it from the national treasury." It won't be empty anymore.

Shen Liang, go and supervise this matter! You must do it for me!" Nangong Ao said coldly, his eyes fixed on Ye Changyu.

Ye Changyu was secretly thinking about leaving the investigation of corrupt officials and businessmen colluding with each other to evade taxes to Shen Liang. Nangong Ao did not intend to investigate the matter thoroughly, but just to scare the people.

Nangong Ao really didn't really want to investigate and punish all these merchants. He just wanted Shen Liang to hand over the taxes they evaded. It's not that he didn't investigate and punish those corrupt officials, but the time hadn't come yet and he was afraid of forcing them. Unfortunately, those people formed an alliance to rebel, so he had to investigate the twenty cities one by one.

Everyone dispersed and Nangong Ao's gloom for many days also disappeared with the howling cold wind. He pushed the matter to Shen Liang, who had a hand reaching the sky. He was not afraid that Shen Liang would not be able to do it. He would wait until Shen Liang collected the taxes. , then he ordered others to thoroughly investigate the worms in these twenty cities that were doing evil and eating the country.

Nangong Ao felt the same as Ming Jing. If he wanted to get financial support in the Northern Tang Dynasty, he must first start with Shen Liang and Ye Changyu. The wealth of these two families was estimated to be enough for the Northern Tang Dynasty for several years, so he had to force The two men went to find ways to raise the money needed for the treasury.

Nangong Ao looked at the empty Yangxin Hall. He smiled broadly. He felt that his life had been very pleasant recently. The border riots had subsided, the civil strife was calmed down, the weather was good and the rains came every year, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. He really wanted to lead Beidai into a prosperous age. era.

A person in a good mood sees everything as beautiful. Even walking in the biting cold wind and looking at the palace courtyard with dead branches and leaves, he thinks this scene is beautiful.

Nangong Ao was in a good mood, so his anger towards Shen Ruhui dissipated, and he walked towards Shen Ruhui with vigorous steps.

Shen Ruhui's body has recovered very well. She can eat, drink, run and jump. She is as healthy as before. However, these are only on the surface, but there is an invisible injury in her heart.

Nangong Ao no longer trusts her as much, loves and indulges her as much as before. He spends very little time here these days. He only sends his servants to bring her snacks, supplements and the like. All his gentle words and soft words are gone. How can I not be jealous of other concubines?

She stretched out her hand to caress her flat belly, thinking that if it hadn't been for the accident that almost killed her, her baby would be born soon, and the position of queen would probably belong to her.

Thinking about the past, Shen Ruhui also became sad. Shen Ruhui always thought it was an accident, and she still doesn't know that the accident was a deliberate man-made accident.

Nangong Ao gave her an abortion medicine, and Ye Wange also gave her a medicine that could kill her, but I don't know whether the two medicines were in conflict with each other, or whether the medicine was not effective enough and did not kill her. Her life only cost her her child.

When Nangong Ao came in, Shen Ruhui was sitting at the table looking at the steaming snacks on the table in a daze.

"Hail, Your Majesty!" The servants knelt down and saluted, their voices startling Shen Ruhui who was in a daze.

Shen Ruhui looked up and couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Nangong Ao.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" Shen Ruhui yelled awkwardly with her tongue tied in shock.

Nangong Ao looked at Shen Ruhui's surprised look. He walked towards her in a hurry. Seeing Shen Ruhui frowning, he said, "What? You don't want to see me?"

Hearing his familiar voice, Shen Ruhui opened her mouth and her eyes felt uncomfortable. She was so excited that she threw herself into Nangong Ao's arms.

Shen Ruhui lay in Nangong Ao's arms, holding Nangong Ao's waist tightly with both hands, biting her silver teeth to prevent herself from crying sadly.

Shen Ruhui lay trembling in Nangong Ao's arms. He reached out and patted her back and said, "Are you wronged?"

Shen Ruhui, who was in his arms, shook her head and tried not to cry. She didn't dare cry for fear that he would be angry and hate her.

Getting up from his arms, Shen Ruhui looked at him with red eyes that were swollen from holding back.

Seeing Shen Ruhui's aggrieved and sad look, Nangong Ao frowned and sighed softly, "Is your body and bones healed?"

When she heard that Nangong Ao was concerned about her health, her sad expression immediately turned into sincere joy, "Well, it's fine! I can eat, drink, run and jump!" She even walked around in front of Nangong Ao a few times.

Looking at Shen Ruhui spinning around as if she was about to dance, Nangong Ao was deeply moved. They had known each other since childhood and secretly decided to be together for life. The youthful and reckless leaves they walked together were still vivid in his mind. No matter how much he complained, there was always a feeling of helplessness in his heart. The love of abandonment.

Shen Ruhui was ecstatic when she saw Nangong Ao, showing her as beautiful, confident and calm as before in front of him.

"You're better. This really relieves me of my troubles." Nangong Ao's face was calm, with a faint smile on his lips.

Shen Ruhui, who was spinning in circles, stopped, looked at Nangong Ao and said excitedly, "Your Majesty, Hui'er is fine!"

The arrival of Nangong Ao made Shen Ruhui very excited. She could not express her excitement, but she looked at Nangong Ao softly and charmingly with her watery eyes.

Shen Ruhui understood her thoughts even if she didn't tell Nangong Ao, "I'll stay tonight."

"Your Majesty!" Shen Ruhui called out too excitedly, and the tears rolling in her eyes fell out with her affectionate call.

Looking at Shen Ruhui who was crying, Nangong Ao frowned slightly, as if he noticed Nangong Ao's displeasure. Shen Ruhui immediately reached out to wipe away the tears in her eyes, and said with a look of tears that turned into a smile, "Your Majesty, hurry up sit down."

Shen Ruhui stretched out her hand to straighten the crooked cushion on the chair and let Nangong Ao sit on the chair.

Nangong Ao sat down, and Shen Ruhui was busy asking the slave to make tea. Nangong Ao saw her confused look with joy and said, "You don't have to work, sit down and chat with me."

Shen Ruhui sat down and looked at Nangong Ao, with a happy smile on her lips. She had been trembling with fear for many days, fearing that Nangong Ao would neglect her because of the last poisoning.

Nangong Ao looked at Shen Ruhui and remembered what happened last time. He didn't want to mention it, but it was the thing he hated the most, so he spoke, "Hui'er, I understand what happened last time when you were poisoned. The harem is not as peaceful as I saw."

"Your Majesty, Hui'er..." Shen Ruhui was about to explain, but Nangong Ao raised his hand to signal her to shut up.

"I hate the fights in the harem the most. I believe Hui'er that you won't do anything I don't like. What happened last time is just that I hope you will restrain the slaves around you and don't let them do anything without your knowledge. What a mess." Nangong Ao said casually.

Nangong Ao reminded Shen Ruhui in a roundabout way, and Shen Ruhui understood that she nodded in response without making unnecessary explanations. Nangong Ao was a discerning person, and he could blame things on his slaves. She understood that he was protecting her.

Nangong Ao stayed in Yongshou Palace and just lay down on the bed with Shen Ruhui. There was a rush of footsteps outside, followed by Zhang Fugui's high-pitched shout, "Your Majesty, I have something important to report. !”
Chapter completed!