In the expectant eyes of Chen Ji and Concubine Qing, Jin Feng nodded slightly.
"If Your Majesty is willing to listen to His Majesty's advice, do light corvee and low taxes, and give the people a way to survive, I will keep the stability of Dakang's borderland even if I am a mess!"
Although Jin Feng's voice was not high-pitched, his words were sonorous, powerful and resounding.
Although he doesn't want to be an official and has no interest in power, he really doesn't want to see the people suffer anymore.
The annual tribute paid by Dakang to Dongman and Dangxiang every year was an astronomical amount.
If we block the Eastern Barbarians, Dangxiang, and Tubo Kingdoms, this money will be saved.
In addition, as the Ninth Princess said, you can also streamline your army and streamline your administration.
If Jin Feng, Qing Huai and others can hold off the Three Kingdoms of the Eastern Barbarians, the old soldiers led by the dandy generals can be disbanded.
The military expenditure saved is another astronomical figure.
By saving these two sums of money, the burden on the common people can be reduced by more than half!
When Chen Ji heard Jin Feng's promise, the stone in his heart suddenly fell to the ground.
Concubine Qing even covered her mouth with a handkerchief in excitement and kept praising: "Good boy! Good boy!"
"Wuyang, whether it's refining the army and simplifying the administration or dealing with wealthy families, it's not a trivial matter if they make trouble. Do you have a plan and how sure are you?" Chen Ji asked.
"Father, as I said before, severe cases require strong medicine. If they dare to make trouble, I will kill them until they dare not make trouble!"
The Ninth Princess said murderously: "There are too many scholars in the world who want to be officials. The death of the wealthy families will give a chance to the poor scholars in the world. But if the common people are gone, the foundation of the great prosperity will collapse! Since they don't want to do practical things, then
Let’s replace a group of scholars who are willing to do practical things for the people as officials!”
Qin Zhen had been standing by and listening. When he heard this, he couldn't help but remind him: "Your Highness is very courageous and has a good idea. If it is really done, Dakang will definitely turn the world upside down and become the most prosperous dynasty in history."
, Your Majesty will also become the wisest Holy Lord in history!
However, Wei Chen would like to remind His Highness that according to the information collected by the Secret Intelligence Service, most wealthy families maintain a lot of servants and thugs. Some wealthy families even have more servants than the local county government soldiers. If there is really a riot, I am afraid there will be
There’s going to be a big mess!”
"This is one of the reasons why I have to rectify the wealthy families. They raise domestic slaves and cause trouble in various places, preying on the common people. They must be dealt with, otherwise when they grow up, they will become a prince. Dafeng seven hundred years ago,
Isn’t that why he perished?”
The Ninth Princess said: "As for what to do when they make trouble? It's very simple. Aren't the Eastern Barbarians coming? When my husband was fighting the Eastern Barbarians, my father took the wealthy people to the city wall to observe. They naturally knew what to choose!
"
When Qin Zhen heard this, he couldn't help but think of the huge hot air balloon and the grenades falling from the sky.
With these two things, no matter how powerful the wealthy family is, they are no match for Jin Feng.
With Jin Feng's help, the Ninth Princess can indeed kill whoever she wants!
If the rich and powerful don't want to die, they can only be obedient.
Chen Ji wanted to say something else, but the eunuch Yinque walked in.
"Your Majesty, all officials have arrived at Hongde Palace!"
"Huh, they're finally here!"
Chen Ji's face turned cold: "Wuyang, you stay here with your mother and concubine, I will go to Hongde Hall to see what they say!"
After speaking, he looked at Jin Feng: "Jin Feng, do you want to come with me?"
"Your Majesty is going to discuss important matters, but I won't go."
Jin Feng had no official position and had no interest in fighting in court. He stood up and waved his refusal.
Chen Ji nodded with some disappointment and left with the eunuchs Yinque and Qin Zhen.
Just as disappointed as Chen Ji was the Ninth Princess.
She knew that the implication of Chen Ji's question about Jin Feng just now was that he hoped that Jin Feng could become an official in the court.
I don’t know whether Jin Feng really didn’t understand or pretended not to understand.
However, the Ninth Princess also knew Jin Feng's character and did not point it out or force him.
Chen Ji and Qin Zhen were both there just now, so Jin Feng didn't feel anything wrong, but now he, the Ninth Princess, Concubine Qing, and a group of palace maids were the only ones left in the room. Concubine Qing was always looking at him, so Jin Feng felt a little uncomfortable.
At ease.
"Empress, Your Highness, I feel a little stuffy in my head. Let's go out for a walk." Jin Feng made an excuse and prepared to retreat.
"I have a stuffy head, do you want to see a doctor?" Concubine Qing asked worriedly.
"No, I'll just go out and walk around." Jin Feng quickly waved his hand.
"Concubine, please leave him alone."
The Ninth Princess guessed what Jin Feng was thinking, so she held Concubine Qing's arm and said, "Wen'er hasn't seen Concubine Mu for a long time. There are a lot of things he wants to say to Concubine Mu. We can just have a private chat when he is gone."
"You guys chat."
Jin Feng cupped his hands and walked out of the imperial study.
Bei Qianxun stood at the door holding the knife. When he saw Jin Feng coming out, he quickly followed him.
The riot in the palace had just subsided, and Jin Feng could not guarantee that the men in black had been completely eliminated, so he had no objection.
The two of them didn't go far. Jin Feng saw a pavilion and sat down casually on the stone pier.
He also pointed to another stone pier: "Qianxun, sit down. Aren't you tired after standing for so long?"
Kita Qianxun was now accustomed to the rules of Xihewan, so he was not polite and sat down.
Looking at the palace maid walking in the distance with her head lowered, Bei Qianxun was lost in thought. She didn't even hear Jin Feng speak to her. She didn't come back to her senses until Jin Feng kicked her.
"What are you thinking about, so fascinated?" Jin Feng asked.
"Nothing, I just remembered that I once came to the palace with the young lady, but that time the young lady and I were just like the maids, following the father-in-law and not daring to raise our heads at all.
But this time I entered the palace with my husband. Not only did I go to the Hongde Palace, but I also saw the emperor up close. Concubine Qing even gave me cakes just now!"
When Bei Qianxun said this, he sighed: "It would be great if I got to know Mr. earlier, the young lady would not be humiliated by Xue Henglu, and she would not die."
"It's all in the past, and it will get better and better in the future."
Jin Feng patted Bei Qianxun's shoulder gently: "Since you have returned to the capital, go and burn some paper money for your lady, tell her that Xue Henglu is dead, I helped her avenge her, and let her remember to give you a dream.
I told you to hang out with me from now on, and my brother will take you to drink, eat meat and go to the brothels... Well, it’s a bit inappropriate to take you to the brothels, so just drink and eat meat!"
Kita Qianxun was feeling sad, but was amused by Jin Feng's words.
He rolled his eyes at Jin Feng angrily: "Sir, you are not serious again. Even if the lady gives me a dream, she will definitely tell me that men don't have good things, so let me stay away from you!"
"Qianxun, what you said is a bit extreme. I know you hate Xue Henglu, and that guy is indeed not a good guy, but not all men in the world are like Xue Henglu. You can't kill all the men in the world with one shot.
Bar?"
"There just aren't many good things about men anyway!"
Chihiro Kita curled her lips and looked around: "Sir, I have a question to ask you, but I just don't know if it's appropriate..."
"Generally speaking, if you ask me this, it means you really want to ask. Don't worry about it. Just ask. As long as you can tell me, I will tell you everything I know!"
Jin Feng patted his chest and said.
Kita Qianxun looked around again to make sure no one was eavesdropping, and then asked in a low voice: "Sir, with your strength, you can rebel and become the emperor yourself, why do you want to save the emperor? Is it because of the Ninth Princess?