"I am different from you. I ascend from the lower realm. I have seen the pain at the bottom, so I will not shout meaningless slogans."

"Along the way, I followed the army and have seen the situation in the Imperial Capital. Ask yourself, in this situation, how much can you still collect for the next tax? Do you still have to knock on the bones and suck the marrow and peel it again

Will it be enough?”

"You are arrogant, but you put heavy taxes on the people! My subordinates told me that in the county town of Ding'anxing, a steamed bun was sold for thirty spirit stones! The Lord of Ding'anxing was killed by the Tang army.

, If I were caught, I would definitely let him taste the death penalty!"

Lu Yu's voice was like thunder, exploding in everyone's ears.

This is the result of public opinion support.

Lu Yu is now the lord of all people, and every word and action seems to contain the will of heaven.

All the star masters present trembled and did not dare to look directly at Lu Yu.

A star lord bowed his head and said, "It is a blessing for the people of the world to love the people as a son. But if the agricultural tax is not collected, we may not be able to maintain the daily expenses of the government over time."

Lu Yu sneered: "You can't do it, it doesn't mean there is no way."

Lu Yu stretched out a finger: "First, tax the temples in various places, and these taxes are used to supplement the government's daily expenses."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

As usual, temples do not require taxes.

These temples are scattered around, with infinite believers. Many temples hold a lot of wealth, and the priests of each temple are often rich.

However, those who can own temples and be canonized as gods are quite powerful beings.

Many gods have complex networks of relationships, and even the emperor dare not touch them easily. Therefore, governments in various places dare not touch the interests of the temple at all.

"But there are many temples of the Lord God. Once taxed, it may cause dissatisfaction among these temples." said Star Lord.

Lu Yu said: "No matter who it is, even the righteous gods who are enfeoffed on the List of Gods must pay taxes. All beings are equal. Is it better to be the ones because of being a god? Who said that?"

"Official governments in various places need to investigate the power of the temple. Any temple that dares to interfere in the government must be severely punished! Those who should be destroyed should be destroyed, and those who should be severely punished shall not show mercy. In addition, local officials shall not worship any temple, and those who violate their duties shall be dismissed from office and investigated!"

As soon as this statement was spoken, it seemed to stir up storm for everyone.

Lu Yu actually dared to attack the temple, which was a very rebellious act.

After Emperor Taiqian's death, the power of various gods made a comeback and has long since become a very huge force.

If another official dared to attack the temple, he would definitely die without a place to bury him.

But Lu Yu is different. He has military power and has strong cultivation. Even if these gods have complaints, they probably dare not be arrogant in front of Lu Yu.

What's more, the temple is a huge rich man!

Although these star masters remain afraid of the temple on weekdays, it is false to say that they do not covet their wealth.

If the temple is really forced to pay taxes, plus the taxes that have been missed in the past, then astronomical figures will definitely be collected.

"Lord, what should we do if the temple does not obey?" asked a star lord.

The temple has its own army and a large number of believers. Just relying on the garrison of the Star Mansion, it is no match for the temple.
Chapter completed!