Raise an emperor as a villain

Lu Hengxiu vigorously promoted the New Deal with a courageous and fearless spirit. After a year, everything was gradually on the right track. However, just when he thought the situation was about to improve, another major incident occurred at the border.

After Yongyi waited for Zhan Taihong to die of illness, the Mongols got the news and unilaterally tore up the covenant, brazenly sent troops to invade, and their reputation was ruined under the iron hooves.

The news of Zhan Taihong's death was sent back together with the battle report of Mobei's defeat, Ming Jue was so angry that he walked away on the spot.

Just when the New Deal was in full swing, such an accident seemed to pour a basin of cold water on Lu Hengxiu's head.

The imperial court needs money, food, soldiers and horses to promote war, and people need goods. Some people advocate increasing the tax burden, and some people say that the court wants the court to win over wealthy businessmen and sell officials.

What is even more distressing is that the New Deal has laid off a large number of problematic officials and generals. Now that there is an urgent need for employment and some people propose to use the old ones, the shortage is everywhere, forcing Lu Hengxiu to sleep at night.

"I said Lord Shoufu, why don't you make a step back and use the rich chief first. Although he is corrupt and extortionate in military pay, he is indeed capable of fighting, and he doesn't care so much at this time." Su Jia made a suggestion, In the past few days, he followed the cabinet continuously, even at a young age, he was a little bit overwhelmed.

As soon as this remark came out, other people in the cabinet looked at Lu Hengxiu with anticipation in their eyes.

"No, there must be no compromise. Other things are easy to say. If the new policy of the rich chieftain is activated, it will no longer be implemented."

Everyone had expected such a result, and even though they were disappointed, their fighting spirit became stronger.

"Then about the tax increase on Liangjianghuguang?"

"No, the New Deal promises to reduce taxes, and the imperial court cannot renege on their promises."

"Shangshu Hubu has already mentioned it five times." Su Jia reminded thoughtfully.

"Next time whoever sees him submit a discount for a heavy tax and deduct it from me, there is no need to hand it up."

"This is the crime of deceiving the emperor..." Someone raised an objection, but the eyes of Shang Lu Hengxiu went out.

"In the past two years, the weather has been good, and after the implementation of the new policy, corruption has decreased. The money and food collected by the household department every year are only a lot more. Don't worry about them, let the household department find a way to get the money." Holding a lot of money in his hand If he is willing to let go, he still wants to be an iron rooster in the face of national crisis, so Lu Hengxiu will not let him cry about being poor.

Finally, Lu Hengxiu cupped his hands and said: "Everyone, you are the pillars of the country. The new policy implemented now is a good way to govern the country. What we are doing is an act of saving the world. Don't be shaken by a little setback. Please encourage each other." His words were so forceful that everyone admired them.

"Don't worry, Master Lu, we will never back down."

"The New Deal is the painstaking efforts of everyone, and the officials must do their best to die."

After expressing their loyalty, the officials dispersed and went about their own affairs, leaving only Su Jia standing beside Lu Hengxiu.

"Ah~"

"Why are you sighing?"

"The officer is really a little scared."

"Then why didn't you just say it?"

"Your words were impassioned just now, how can I pour cold water on you?" Su Jia frowned and said, "You are so powerful, those snobbish villains will naturally know to hold you up and respect you. If one day they lose their power, they will Like a tiger and a wolf, they rushed forward and wanted to chew you up. Look at the turmoil just now, and everyone can't hold back. If the adults don't handle it well this time, I'm afraid they won't be able to stay in the cabinet any longer."

"Are you afraid that my loss of power will implicate you?"

"Yes, no one in the court knows that I belong to you."

"Thank you very much, I will act carefully." Lu Hengxiu thanked with a smile.

"The most urgent thing right now is the battle at the border. I remember that you promoted General Ning, the soldier in front of the palace. He was good at fighting and had been under Zhan Taihong for a while. Why don't you propose to let him go tomorrow morning."

"No, now is the most critical time for him in Bingma Division. As long as he stays in Beijing, he can really take over Bingma Division in at least two years. I can't let him leave at this time."

"This is a good opportunity to make contributions." Su Jia increased his voice, he didn't understand why Lu Hengxiu didn't show his trump card for so long.

"But once he leaves, he will never come back." Lu Hengxiu retorted.Ning Yuanhang is indeed a good candidate, but swords and guns have no eyes on the battlefield. Even a victorious general cannot guarantee that he will return triumphantly. Taking a step back, even if he really wins this battle, he will definitely become a frontier with his military achievements. The big official will never have the chance to return to the capital.

In this way, Ning Yuanhang's life trajectory was completely changed, and Lu Hengxiu didn't want to do this.

"The lower official doesn't understand why you have to keep him by your side. The emperor has a lot of trust in you, and the leader of the Shadow Guard Division has also been friends with you for many years. Why do you have to hold the Bingma Division in your hands? The plan is long-term, of course. That's right, but how can we solve the urgent need at the moment?" Su Jiayu explained earnestly, he understood that Lu Hengxiu lacked a sense of security, after all, the king's heart is unpredictable, and being with you is like a tiger, and it's understandable for him to want to hold more things.

"I see, let me think about it again." Lu Hengxiu waved his hand to end the topic, he had to go back home, it was getting dark now.

When he reached the door, Lu Hengxiu stopped suddenly, turned around and said to Su Jia who was in the room, "You have extraordinary talents, and when I'm gone in the future, you must be the one who can take my place."

He suddenly said such an unreasonable sentence, turned around and left.

And Su Jia knew that Lu Hengxiu had already made a decision in his heart, and he just had to wait for the result to be announced in court tomorrow.

Lu Hengxiu went back to the Lu Mansion, and after entering the door, the butler told him that there was a visitor. Before he could ask who it was, Hongyu and Ning Yuanhang greeted him.

"My lord is back home, come in quickly, General Ning has been waiting for you for a long time."

"Lord Lu." Ning Yuanhang clasped his fists and saluted.

Lu Hengxiu returned the salute while walking into the room, and took their seats after entering.

"When did you come?"

"It's only been half an hour, it's Madam who has spoken too seriously."

Speaking of this, Lu Hengxiu glanced at Hongyu, Hongyu understood what he meant, and hurriedly said: "Then you talk about things, I will step down first."

After Hongyu left, Ning Yuanhang explained his purpose of coming.

"My lord, please let me go to Mobei."

Lu Hengxiu was silent for a while, and said, "I'm sorry for you..."