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

Once Su Yuan and Zhou Xu were dead, the resistance of others was meaningless. He lost his weapon and waited for the punishment from his commander.

After looking at Tian Zizhan and Cui Shang, Pei Jiaoran ordered General Wu to count the number of enemy generals, while he walked to the Yongji Canal in the distance and looked into the distance with his hands behind his hands.

According to Zhou Xu's words, the Cui family was originally involved in the assassination. But for some reason, she didn't come at the last moment. It wasn't until they attacked her that she showed up in the name of escort.

Pei Jiaoran sighed lightly as he closed his eyes and thought.

Once Su Yuan and others are dead, the Cui family will no longer be guilty. They even saved her. Not only did the court have to thank them, but she also owed the Cui family a favor for this. When facing the Cui family's land in the reform of Heshuo, we must deal with it as appropriate. From now on, in court affairs, we must also favor the Cui family.

After figuring out the connection, Pei Jiaoran's eyes became more sarcastic.

It also looks like Choi Sang shot So Yeon in front of her. In addition to being a provocation, there is also a bit of a threat.

Just as she was thinking about it, Cui Shang walked over slowly. He said respectfully: "Ms. Pei, the head of my family is here."

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran turned his head and glanced at Cui Shang, and said in a calm tone: "Let him come here by himself."

Cui Shang was stunned, then bowed and left.

After hearing Cui Shang's report, the head of the Cui family turned his head and looked at the charming purple robe fluttering in the wind in the distance, and sighed. Hearing this, Mr. Pei didn't intend to give the Cui family any face.

"Okay, I can go there alone." The head of the Cui family waved his hand to signal his entourage to step back, and walked towards Pei Jiaoran himself.

However, she was stopped by two Jinwu guards just a stone's throw away from her. They searched her before letting her come over.

Not long after, the Cui family leader came to Pei Jiaoran. He finally saw clearly what Mr. Pei looked like.

"Xianggong Pei has won. Congratulations to Xianggong Pei for taking the three towns of Heshuo for the imperial court."

Pei Jiaoran's purple robe was stained by rainwater, making it darker in color. Under a ray of skylight, she stood leisurely, like a tranquil cloud. It makes people confused and more elusive.

"Win? Who won? Is the dispute between the town and the center really over? Cui Yuzhang, where do you start talking about your victory?"

Listening to Pei Jiaoran's series of questions, Cui Yuzhang smiled, still looking calm and composed.

"Martial men are not good at planning. They don't know that in addition to conquering cities and territories, force can also overwhelm everything in the world. Including the justice and fairness they hope for."

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran smiled and said, "Mr. Cui seems to have something else to say."

"I heard that when Mr. Pei was the governor of Tongzhou in the past, he also used this method to control the enemy. But Tongzhou is not as good as Heshuo, and Heshuo naturally has Heshuo's rules. Does Mr. Pei know how much tax Heshuo has in a year?"

"Appreciate further details."

Cui Yuzhang stepped forward and stood side by side with her, smiling and saying: "Wei Bo has Yongji Canal on his back, and he can control the Yangtze and Huaihe River below. According to the old system, Hebei can provide most of Chang'an's food. In recent years, Yongji Canal has been used by Wei Bo To control the situation, the imperial court could only vigorously build a road to transport the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers. But the people of Wei Bo were able to live and work in peace and contentment, and Wei Bo was able to hoard enough money to confront the imperial court. In these years, no common people have ever objected, but there are many complaints in the court. . Just because there are not so many excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes in Weibo, and there will not be many regulations that are inconsistent with the rules."

"Once excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes increase, the people's dissatisfaction will become more and more serious. However, the money paid by the people is not used where it should be used, but instead becomes a support for the imperial power. In the town of Weibo, although the people They also have to pay taxes, but Jieshuai will put the money to practical use to appease them. Although I don't know what the whole area of ​​Heshuo is like, compared to the other two towns, Weibo has the best number of households and taxes. Their money is used appropriately, and it is naturally better in the eyes of the people than giving money to the central government."

"I have heard about the court's new law. However, any system reform will have some aspects that cannot be taken into account. According to the court's new law, can the people of Heshuo live a better life than before? Mr. Pei, he himself There’s no way to guarantee that. You can’t even guarantee whether the people below will act in the opposite direction.”

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran narrowed his eyes.

She couldn't help but think of the conversation she had with the Dang family in Tongzhou.

When she didn't answer, Cui Yuzhang continued: "Now that the imperial court has won, it can indeed forcibly implement the new law in Heshuo. It can even coerce families like us to participate. But is it really that important to the people?"

Pei Jiaoran turned around and looked at Cui Yuzhang seriously. This person is brother Cui Shaodu. Although the problem he mentioned is not a big problem, it cannot be ignored. It can even be said that it is a hurdle that the court cannot overcome as long as it implements new orders. Whether the people can accept the new law is not the focus of the issue. Rather, the court had to ensure that the new order would bring considerable benefits.

Even if she can use violence to impose new laws. But Heshuo is not a small place, and the people have been away from Chang'an for a long time. Their affection for Commander-in-Chief is far greater than that of the imperial court.

Shepherding sheep for the emperor. If you want to ensure the longevity of your country, you must first learn how to care for the sheep and ensure that the sheep are driven to new lush green grass and can be satisfied with this feast.

yes. The most important thing is the interests of the sheep.

"Of course it's important." Pei Jiaoran smiled calmly, "I admit that Heshuo does not pay taxes to the court, nor does it impose excessive taxes. The people's lives will be very good. But there are still people who are attached to them and exploit them. Cui Gong, after all, you I am both a shepherd, and there is no difference in nature. What you are safeguarding is not the interests of the people, but the interests of you as a powerful person."

The wind ruffled the lace on the head of the futon, and Pei Jiaoran's lips curved. I'm afraid it was Cui Yuzhang who instigated Tian Zizhan behind her back to persuade her to give up the new method.

I didn’t have much fondness for the Cui family, but I figured out a lot of key points. Pei Jiaoran raised his eyebrows.

"Everything today is my plan. As Mr. Cui said, I am the winner, so I have the power to make new rules." Pei Jiaoran looked at the changes on Cui Yuzhang's face and spoke softly, "Of course Mr. Cui I'm also very grateful for your help. But it's up to me to decide how to talk about it."

"As for the new law." Pei Jiaoran's eyes became more sarcastic, "I look at the history books, and the restructuring of all dynasties has to be finalized through bloodshed and sacrifice. The supporters support the new law, and the haters hate the new law, so their interests are closely related. This is also unavoidable.”

After speaking, Pei Jiaoran pointed to the surging Yongji Canal and turned to look at Cui Yuzhang with a gentle expression, "In the past, when Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu faced the enemy who killed his brother, he swore by Luoshui. Later, Sima Yi also swore by Luoshui, But I broke my oath. Today I would like to point to this channel to swear that as long as the new law can be implemented in the prefectures and counties and the overall direction remains unchanged, then we can adjust the details. This is the biggest concession I can give. Cui Gong Since I am willing to help the court, I will understand the difficulties of the court."