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

"Notice!"

"Xiang County will collect the autumn tax after one month!"

"Those who do not pay taxes with malicious intent will be exiled or exiled!"

"If the circumstances are serious, the field will be confiscated!"

"If anyone incites the people to resist paying taxes, their homes will be ransacked and their clans will be executed!"

Countless notices were posted in the eighteen counties and seventy-two cities of Xiangjun.

For a time, countless people were shocked, the official circles were shocked, and the country gentry and wealthy people could no longer sit still!

Since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty three hundred years ago, the imperial court has thought of countless ways and means to try to solve the problem of Xiang County, but no one has ever been as direct, simple and crude as Zhou Zheng!

There are many versions circulating in the market, but it is obvious that all the landowners cannot sit still.

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"Prince, the squires and landlords in the eighteen counties and seventy-two cities have all begun to take action."

At Zhou Zheng's residence, Ji Gu quickly sent the news.

"They are preparing to form a mutual protection alliance with great momentum."

Ji Gu did not dare to hide anything and quickly reported the specific situation of Xiangjun to Zhou Zheng.

Nowadays, in Xiang County, the people are all eating melons. Everyone has different attitudes, and they are obviously waiting for the follow-up.

The most nervous ones are undoubtedly the landlords and gentry.

According to the past situation, the gentry and local tycoons hardly had to pay taxes, and they only expressed the situation of autumn tax.

Zhou Zheng's order undoubtedly touched the hearts of these people, and they were the first to object.

Although there seems to be no direct movement among the many landlords and gentry at this time, Ji Gu has already collected news that once the mutual protection alliance is formed, these landlords and gentry will reach an agreement!

"Mutual Protection Alliance?!"

"Do you know what the main content of this alliance is?"

Zhou Zheng was not surprised by the reaction of these people. On the contrary, Zhou Zheng would feel strange if they made no movement.

"I don't know yet."

"But in three days, representatives from eighteen counties and seventy-two cities will go to Ningdu Tower to discuss the matter."

Although the squire and big landowners in Xiang County each have their own territory, they are generally in the same spirit. Once they unite to the outside world, the situation will be very bad.

The last time this happened was a hundred years ago.

At that time, Emperor Zhengwu vowed to devour Xiangjun in one fell swoop, completely reverse the relationship between Xiangjun and the court, and directly sent out an army to try to crush him.

Unfortunately, the final result was that the imperial court's 30,000-strong army was completely defeated.

Thousands of soldiers will die in Xiangjun, and countless civilians in Xiangjun will become victims.

From then on, the imperial court adopted the method of gradually encroaching on Xiang County, trying to use time to solve the problem of Xiang County.

But this time, Zhou Zheng's notice reunited the big landowners of Xiang County who had been silent for a hundred years.

But this once-in-a-century situation is not a good thing for Zhou Zheng and others.

"I want to go to Ningdu Tower. See for yourself what abilities and methods these guys have."

Zhou Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, but his words shocked the others around him!

Breaking into Kyoto Tower?

This is undoubtedly death!

The big landowners were already dissatisfied after Zhou Zheng rejected the proposal to increase the autumn tax by 30%.

Now, with this notice, they and Zhou Zheng are almost at a breaking point.

At this time, Zhou Zheng appeared in Ningdu Tower. Thinking about this scene, it makes people feel scared!

"I also want to see how capable you are."

Zhou Zheng couldn't listen to everyone's advice.

Instead, he focused his attention on Ji Gu again, and with a meaningful smile, he spoke in a deep voice.

These words made Ji Gu look up suddenly, and then stepped back thoughtfully.

"Prince, the officialdom of Xiang County is also in chaos now."

After Ji Gu left, Gu Jiang and others also looked helpless.

Although there were more than 20 officials such as Gu Jiang standing on Zhou Zheng's side, this group seemed a bit insignificant in the entire Xiangjun officialdom.

After all, except for Ji Gu, the other officials are not important characters.

Although the notice was forcibly posted, it would be troublesome to proceed with the next step.

"Most officials turned a deaf ear to the matter."

"What's more, we should directly contact the local big landowners and country gentry to find a solution."

"The news here is spreading to the imperial court like crazy at this time. I think the imperial court must know about it now."

As the county governor, Gu Jiang has absolute control over the target county.

However, the situation in Xiangjun is complicated and the relationships are intricate. It has long been beyond his control.

Gu Jiang and other officials had heavy dark circles under their eyes, and they had been feeling uneasy these past few days.

Around their residence, some strange faces suddenly appeared, secretly monitoring everyone's every move.

This makes them anxious all day long.

They were afraid that some impulsive big landowners and country gentry might do something outrageous.

After all, it is not uncommon for court officials to die for no apparent reason in Xiang County.

"Master Gu, if we stop now, neither you nor the imperial court will have a foothold in Xiang County!"

Zhou Zheng saw the hesitation and bitterness on everyone's faces.

"Since I plan to do this, I have already prepared for the worst."

"Even if I die in Xiang County, I will never look back."

Zhou Zheng looked serious and upright.

"Besides, there is no turning back for you."

"When you put the notice up, you are on the opposite side of them."

"Even if you don't implement it, those so-called big landowners and country squires will fight you to the death in the future."

“So, this autumn tax is a zero-sum game.”

"Only one side wins!"

The sonorous and powerful words made the hearts of everyone who had originally retreated slightly move!

When they looked at Zhou Zheng, the original hesitation on their faces turned into cruelty!

As Zhou Zheng said, when they were ready to do this, there was no way out!

"As for the officialdom of Xiang County, let those clowns be arrogant now."

"My Lord, just deal with them all when the time comes."

The understatement made Gu Jiang and others' hearts jump to their throats.

Could it be that there is going to be a big earthquake in the officialdom? !

Perhaps Zhou Zheng's abilities and methods, and even the imperial court, may not be able to solve these big landowners and squires.

But for these officials, they have no doubt that Zhou Zheng can do it!

"Please prepare well during this period."

"I also want to see what tricks those so-called big landowners can do."

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The news from Xiang County has already reached the imperial capital.

However, the imperial court rarely did this happen.

Even Liu Fu, the eldest prince and others did not take this opportunity to read Zhou Zheng's book.

But, it's not because they are soft-hearted, nor because they care about the court.

But waiting!

When Xiang County is completely in chaos, that's the best time for them to take action!

Killed with one blow and completely tripped up Zhou Zheng!

At the same time, in the third prince’s residence.

Zhou Qiao stood with his hands behind his back, the evil smile on his face undisguised.

"Zhou Zheng, why do you fight with me?"

“There is a way to heaven but you don’t take it, and there is no door to hell so you force your way through it!”

"This time, I want you to be completely buried in Xiangjun!"

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