After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

"Your Majesty, there is no room for delay in this matter. The three towns are clearly rebellious. In the name of reducing their troops, they reprimanded Wang Xianggong for causing trouble in the imperial court and wanting to clear the emperor's side. Even if the imperial court compromises this time and kills Wang Xianggong and asks them to withdraw their troops, they will still return the favor in the future. They will start to rebel for other reasons. This move will only encourage their arrogance. Taking advantage of the situation to counterattack, those waiting and watching vassal towns will never dare to have such thoughts in the future." Cen Xi said solemnly.

Seeing that Emperor Wei was beginning to waver, Cen Xi quickly continued: "Your Majesty, don't give up this great opportunity."

The noisy cicadas are getting louder and louder, and the Xia Yang outside the palace is also extremely dry. Everything feels like being on fire. In the hot summer, although there are things to relieve the summer, the entire palace still feels unbearably hot.

"We can still have a good talk with them." Emperor Wei said.

"Your Majesty, there are two ways to negotiate. One is for the central government to compromise with the local governments, and the other is to use violence to maintain order. From ancient times to the present, the second method is often the most effective. Since we have the ability to solve problems now, why not follow the example of the Han Dynasty back then? Where is Emperor Wen?"

Listening to Cen Xi's words, Emperor Wei frowned. The voice then sank, "It is good to maintain order with violence, but conquering Heshuo also means risks. If their entire army is wiped out, who else will be available to the court? Every time there is a war, it is the common people who suffer."

After hearing this, Cen Xi sighed and knelt down, "Your Majesty, our predecessors once said that the heaven and the earth are unkind and treat all living things as weak dogs. The saints are unkind and treat the common people as weak dogs. Now Zuozang is in dire straits, and the imperial court is trying to maintain the country. , had to implement various exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes. Emperor Taizong often learned from the experience of the previous Sui Dynasty. Nowadays, the Jianghuai taxation is the heaviest. It is quite similar to the previous Sui emperors who were very happy with their achievements and built large-scale construction projects. The common people suffered because of the deviation of the three towns, which eventually led to chaos in the world. No matter how many great achievements there have been in the past, there are always slanderous and doubtful words in the history books. It is better to suffer everyone first, and the three towns are in the bag again, why can't the people be peaceful?"

"You see the same thing as Pei Jiaoran." Emperor Wei's razor-like gaze fell on Cen Xi.

Cen Xi frowned and spoke carefully: "Shilang Pei, she is young and promising, and will definitely become a minister who will assist the government in the future. I am already in my twilight years, and it is just a coincidence that I think the same as Shilang Pei."

Young and promising, a loyal minister? From the moment he saw Pei Jiaoran's first memorial, he knew that this female champion was far more ambitious than others.

She was alone at the helm in the sea of ​​power. She was cautious and knew how to assess the situation, bit by bit eroding the power barrier established by the two. And compared to others, who are driven by power to obey and move forward, she values ​​controlling power more.

At this time, Emperor Wei looked at the memorial titled "On the Equalization of Land in the Same Prefecture" on the case. The square mirror instantly turned into a shining blade and was handed to him.

"Your Majesty, if Your Majesty doesn't make a decision, more than one Chao Cuo will die."

Emperor Wei looked at the cold blade in front of him. The blade caught a stream of clear light, and the clear light was shimmering and sharp. The look of being despised by the three towns of Heshuo in the past and the unwillingness of the late emperor before his death rushed into his mind like a floodgate opening. As the helm of the empire, he also had many considerations to take over the burdens from the shoulders of his predecessors. Now he also wants to hand over the real Pingning family and country into the hands of the prince.

But there are times when things can be calm in this sea of ​​power.

Emperor Wei closed his eyes and sighed, "The reason why you want to send them out is because you don't want people to think that you want to participate in the struggle for profit among the centers, right?" He looked at Cen Xi, pulled out a volume of memorials as if it were a routine matter, and signaled He went to get it, "This is the memorial written by Pei Jiaoran. Take a look at it yourself."

This memorial is really surprising. Emperor Wei really didn't expect Pei Jiaoran to be so courageous. But he didn't think it was Quan Dehui's hand. It was more like a conspiracy planned by Pei Jiaoran himself to let the central government deal with the local area. This minister, who came from an ordinary commoner in the south of the Yangtze River, could clearly judge the undercurrent between the monarch and his ministers like a wealthy family.

And he used the most effective facts and heartfelt advice to force him to face the undercurrent behind him. But she overlooked one thing. People in high positions, especially kings, often have times when they cannot help themselves.

Although the decree came from his mouth, the power of drafting, deliberation and execution rested with the three provinces. And even if he understands the process, he knows the result. In order to allow the three provinces to restrain each other, they could only issue the edict by default.

Because the operation of the court cannot be separated from these people.

Cen Xi had finished reading the memorial at this time, and he was filled with surprise every step of the way. "It is an excellent work with brilliant literary talent. But it is also bold and rebellious, without considering the consequences."

"She wants to force me to serve as the governor of Tongzhou. The implementation of the new order must be tried first. But she doesn't want to think about whether others will let her go if she does this." Emperor Wei said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I think you can let Mr. Pei give it a try. Her logic is clear and to the point. If this decree can be successfully implemented in the same state, other prefectures and counties will follow suit. In this way, the central government can also grasp the actual situation in each state. "

"It seems that you also want this dragon to go out and stir up trouble."

Cen Xi smiled when he heard this.

At this time, in the Shence Army's school grounds, Li Xiujing was reviewing the training of the You Shence Army. People were sweating profusely under the scorching summer sun above their heads. He took off his coat, revealing half of his arms underneath. The red forehead on her head swayed slightly in the wind.

Since he came back from Tongzhou, Emperor Wei has never issued any orders for him to go on an expedition. But he still asked him to practice Youshen Cejun every day and set off at any time. Feeling the killing intent in the eyes of the soldiers on the school field, he knew that they were eager to drink blood to make achievements. So why isn't he? Years of indifference have made him calmer, but he is also more eager to gain a foothold in the court.

Unconsciously, he suddenly thought of Pei Jiaoran.

Under those ruthless and tasteless eyes, there is an extreme desire for power.

"General, you guys have been training for two hours. It's hot, do you want to take a break and practice?" Feng Yuanxian's voice brought him back from his thoughts.

Li Xiujing nodded.

Feng Yuanxian and He Liang conveyed the general's order.

Seeing that the sergeants were all going to rest, Li Xiujing walked to the verandah on one side and sat down. He unbuttoned his clothes and drank some instant noodles to enjoy the coolness.

"General, eat some melon. It's just fished out of the well. It's very cold." Feng Yuanxian handed the melon to him, but he didn't accept it. He could only say: "Ms. Bi Fei has been picked up by the Pei family. I'm afraid you will have to write another letter to Minister Pei."

Hearing this, Li Xiujing raised his head and gouged him out, took the melon and took a bite. It was really cool and sweet in the mouth.

"General, you look too much like a resentful woman in a boudoir. I'm afraid Minister Pei doesn't like you." Feng Yuanxian did not forget to add.

As soon as he finished speaking, he received a slap on the head. When he came to his senses, Li Xiujing had already stood up and walked far away.

Upon seeing this, Feng Yuanxian shouted, "General, why are you running? I was right."

"What are you talking about? I just went to the toilet, nothing to make a fuss about."