Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

Great Zhou, Imperial Palace!

Everything is in order.

When Gong Tan saw that Zhou Zheng was safe and sound, a smile finally appeared on his lips.

"Your Majesty, are you sure that Tuoba Nazha can buy time for our Great Zhou?"

After hearing what happened on the entire grassland, Gong Tan looked serious and solemn.

She had heard of Tuoba Nazha's methods a long time ago, but she never expected that Tuoba Nazha could do such a crazy thing for her own power.

Killing brothers and using tens of thousands of people as stepping stones without regard for their lives, such methods sound horrifying.

"Yes, this woman is very ambitious. Her methods are also very tough."

"As long as she is in Daxia, she will definitely try every means to control the entire Daxia."

"Before they completely control the Great Xia Kingdom, I believe that they will not take action against the Great Yuan Dynasty or our Great Zhou Dynasty for the time being."

Zhou Zheng nodded, looking serious.

The present Great Zhou is also riddled with problems and lacks the strength to succeed.

If we really face war again, I am afraid we will be powerless.

What happened to Tuoba Nazha on the grassland would eventually spread to Daxia. By then, the court would be in chaos, and all parties would take action. Daxia would probably have no time to take care of foreign affairs.

"Yes, the current Great Zhou does need time."

Gong Tan knew too well the current situation in Da Zhou.

A large number of young and middle-aged people died in the war and a lot of labor force was lost.

The most crucial thing is that Zhou Zheng's policy of reducing taxes, his policy of cultivating the people, and the establishment of schools were all huge burdens for the imperial court.

Therefore, if we can really gain a certain breathing space and allow Da Zhou to recuperate for a period of time, then why should we fear a war? ?

"If you can give me twenty more years, why should I be afraid of anything?"

Zhou Zheng looked up with emotion.

At that time, no matter whether it was the Great Xia Kingdom or Baker, or even what the Far West was like, Zhou Zheng had enough strength to compete with them.

But all these are just beautiful visions.

Once Tuoba Nazha truly integrates the Great Xia Kingdom, and once Baker takes action regardless of the consequences, the Great Zhou at that time will be facing a crucial battle for life and death.

"By the way, how is the Su family's business going now?"

Zhou Zheng sat down slowly, picked up the teacup, blew on it, and took a sip.

Right now, money is needed everywhere in the Zhou Dynasty court.

In particular, Zhou Zheng promised Emperor Wan Qing that he would support the Yuan Dynasty in rebuilding its capital.

So, there are more places where money is needed.

A slight increase in taxes would certainly lead to a sharp drop in the court's income.

Now, the best channel is the Su family's business.

Zhou Zheng not only passed on the salt-making and paper-making techniques to Su Xun'er, but also allowed her to expand her business.

Therefore, as long as the Su family can continue to make money, the imperial court can breathe a sigh of relief.

"there is a problem?"

Zhou Zheng sensed something was wrong from Gong Tan's hesitant expression.

He put down the teacup, his eyes moved slightly, and his voice became lower.

He wanted to know, was there something wrong with the Su family, or was Su Xun'er in trouble! ?

"Your Majesty, there are indeed some problems with the Su family's business."

Gong Tan noticed the change in Zhou Zheng's attitude and had no choice but to speak.

"The internal struggle within the Su family has shown signs of intensifying."

"Xun'er, I'm sure you've suffered a lot of grievances."

Gong Tan bit her red lips lightly and then told the truth.

As Su Ming was secretly sent out by Zhou Zheng, Su Xun'er took sole charge of the Su family business.

Unfortunately, Su Xun'er is a woman after all, and her influence is hidden in the Su family's foundation.

Although the Su family knew about the relationship between Su Xun'er and Zhou Zheng, not many people really respected Xun'er, either openly or secretly.

Even in the eyes of many members of the Su family, Su Xun'er would have to enter the palace one day.

One day, Su Xun'er will hand over the Su family's business.

"Humph!"

When Zhou Zheng heard Zhelin's words, his face instantly turned gloomy.

It seems that the Su family seems to have forgotten that the reason they were able to grow their business to such a big size is all because of Su Ming and Su Xun'er!

"Why don't you tell me!?"

Zhou Zheng clenched his fists slightly. His own woman was actually being embarrassed by someone else.

Why don’t you know it yet?!

"Because, Xun'er wants to solve it herself..."

Gong Tan spoke softly.

But Zhou Zheng knew very well that Xun'er's personality was such that she just didn't want to cause trouble for him.

This, silly girl.