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

After a series of instructions, Zhou Zheng turned his attention to Gu Jiang.

Gu Jiang straightened his body a little, his eyes full of determination.

Not only Gu Jiang, but also the officials behind him.

The five major families were wiped out, and Zhou Zheng's status in Xiang County increased unprecedentedly. The most important thing was that Gu Jiang and others saw hope in Zhou Zheng.

At this time, they no longer care what Zhou Zheng is going to do next.

They have only one idea, and that is to work for Zhou Zheng at all costs!

Now not only Gu Jiang wants to be a qualified dog, but all the remaining officials want to be a qualified dog.

"I will do something for Xiangjun next."

"This matter is a bit tricky, but I believe you can do a good job."

Taking a deep breath, Zhou Zheng's expression became much more serious.

The more this happens, the hotter everyone's hearts become.

This shows that Zhou Zheng trusts them enough.

But Gu Jiang was a little worried in his heart. After all, there wasn't much they could do.

"I want to adjust the land tax in Xiang County."

Zhou Zheng said these words slowly, his voice was not loud, but it exploded in everyone's hearts like a thunderbolt from the blue.

Not only Gu Jiang, but also beings like Zhou Ping and Gong Tan.

What a big deal the land tax is! ?

It involves the foundation of the country!

One careless move may lead to real civil disobedience!

"His Royal Highness, the Holy Emperor has given you the expediency to act in the hope that you will thoroughly investigate Xiang County..."

Gong Tan reminded Zhou Zheng softly that she was being tactful, but Zhou Zheng didn't respond to her at all, he just stared at Gu Jiang.

He wanted to know what Gu Jiang's decision was.

At this time, the bodies of Gu Jiang and other officials began to tremble involuntarily.

At this time, they finally understood why Zhou Zheng said this matter was a bit difficult at first.

Now it seems that this is not only a thorny problem, but also a serious crime that will destroy the nine tribes.

Everyone looked at each other, and there was still a bold official who suppressed the trembling in his heart and whispered some suggestions to Zhou Zheng.

Taxation is the foundation of the country.

The crime of imposing taxes is simply more serious than the crime of rebellion.

Since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, although the tax system has been continuously adjusted, these are matters of the imperial court.

Ordinary people can't even put forward any opinions, let alone adjusting taxes.

"I just want to ask you, do you dare, are you willing?!"

Zhou Zheng leaned slightly on the chair, stared at Gu Jiang with squinted eyes and asked again.

Gu Jiang lowered his head, large beads of sweat dripping down his forehead.

Gong Tan and the others didn't speak, they just watched this scene quietly.

They knew very well that none of the officials present had grown up with Zhou Zheng, and it was almost impossible for Zhou Zheng to trust them as he trusted others.

Gu Jiang also understood that this might be a test for them from Zhou Zheng.

If they agree, then they will not be able to shirk the tax issue this time.

From now on, we can only become a grasshopper on a rope with Zhou Zheng, and there is no chance of escaping.

If they refuse, it means that all their previous efforts have been in vain, and Zhou Zheng will definitely alienate them.

"Everything, but the prince has the final say!"

Taking a deep breath, Gu Jiang finally spoke.

Some opportunities, once missed, will never come again in this life.

In the first twenty years, he was inactive and cautious. In the next twenty years, he did not want to live in such a miserable way.

Seeing Gu Jiang nod, other officials also felt cruel, and like Gu Jiang, they raised their hands towards Zhou Zheng.

"very good!"

"Everyone, this matter is serious, and there is even a risk of being turned around and exterminated."

"If you are afraid, I won't force you, I will also thank you and not let you participate."

"But if you dare to do it, it will truly benefit the people."

Seeing everyone's attitude, Zhou Zheng showed a hint of joy on his face.

His words were spoken from the bottom of his heart.

Gu Jiang and others were all officials of Xiang Jun's parents, but it was a pity that they never really benefited the people during their reign.

Now Zhou Zheng is in Xiangjun. If he wants to completely change the situation in Xiangjun, some things must be done!

And taxes are the first to bear the brunt!

"Prince, we are naturally willing to work for the benefit of the people."

"Now that the five major families have been uprooted, there are now fewer obstacles."

"But the land tax system requires careful thinking before implementing it. It is not something that can happen overnight."

Hearing that he was doing things for the people, Gu Jiang felt a little hot in his heart.

However, he still knew that taxation was not something that was imagined out of thin air.

Everyone knows that the current tax system may not be perfect, but it is not easy to replace it.

At least now Gu Jiang is completely confused.

Not to mention the others.

"This is simple, I'm ready."

Zhou Zheng shook his head, looking confident.

And his words made everyone's jaws drop.

Think it over?

This is the tax system!

When it comes to the people and the country's system, Zhou Zheng just thought of it out of thin air? !

Many people didn't believe it, but they had no reason to doubt Zhou Zheng.

"Boss, you are so awesome!"

"If it's really done, I'll ask my dad to do the same thing!"

Zhou Ping doesn't think it's a big deal when he sees the excitement, and he gets old when he opens his mouth.

Gong Tan just rolled his eyes.

Doesn't this guy know that King Yong has severed his relationship with him? !

Or does he not know the risks that may arise from changing the land tax? !

If he is such an idiot, it is no wonder that King Yong gave him a flat character.

It doesn't mean peace, but in Gong Tan's opinion, it means ordinary.