In the bedroom.
As the simulation ended, Emperor Qian woke up from his dragon bed.
She had never expected that the general she had personally nurtured and promoted, Xu Jin, was actually a spy that the Empress Dowager had secretly arranged for her!
From the simulation, the scene of the Bluestone City army's defeat was even more depressing.
"Fortunately, I didn't act willfully. Otherwise, it would have been a huge mistake!”
When Emperor Qian thought about it, he felt a lingering fear.
Just as Yan Luo had said, Bluestone City had fallen, and the Great Qi Empire controlled the eastern border fortress. They could attack or defend.
To the Great Gan Empire, they were in a very passive position!
Once the Great Qi Empire used Bluestone City as a springboard to increase the number of soldiers, the consequences would be unimaginable.
At the same time, Emperor Qian was extremely shocked.
He could not understand why Yan Luo had such a terrifying intelligence network. He actually received the news of the Great Qi's invasion at the first moment!
The intelligence network that the royal family had developed over the years was far inferior.
"It seems like Yan Luo is indeed thinking for Da Qian…"
"However, isn't he too overbearing?”
Emperor Qian felt both admiration and hatred for Yan Luo's actions.
No matter what, she was the dignified Emperor of Great Qian, but a powerful official was controlling the government and acting arbitrarily. What was this?
"If Father knew about this, I'm afraid he would be disappointed…"
"I don't believe that without this Prime Minister, I won't be able to control the court and defend the Great Qian Empire.!”
Emperor Qian took a deep breath and made up his mind.
She wanted to restore the dignity of the royal family!
Now, her greatest reliance was the Great Empress simulator!
With this divine artifact, she could foresee many things in the future!
Plan and then act.
Unknowingly, it was time for morning court.
After Emperor Qian washed up and changed his clothes, he went to the Political Announcement Hall.
The civil and military officials had already lined up on both sides.
Prime Minister Yan Luo was also in the lead.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
All the officials shouted in unison.
"Everyone, rise!"
Not long after the court session began.
"Today, I'm going to announce a new policy!" Emperor Qian said.”
"Hanlin Scholar, you read it!”
A middle-aged official who looked like a scholar began to announce the new policies.
" From today onwards, we will encourage farmers to cultivate and weave, restrict merchants from buying and selling, and levy a heavy commercial tax…"
At first, the officials were surprised and uneasy.
Emperor Qian had implemented the new policy so quickly. It was like a new official taking office with three fires.
Many ministers were worried that the new policy would harm their interests.
However, after hearing the contents of the new policy, everyone could not help but heave a sigh of relief!
The new policy could be summed up in four words, which was to place emphasis on agriculture and suppress commerce!
"Your Majesty is wise. This move will undoubtedly enrich the people and strengthen the country!”
"The merchants amassed wealth wantonly and earned the fruits of the peasants 'labor. They should have been severely suppressed long ago.”
"Your Majesty is indeed a wise ruler. This move will enrich the country and the people, and the people will support you…"
"This lowly subject agrees with the new policy.”
Many ministers praised him.
Other than a hint of flattery, many people sincerely agreed!
Now that the new emperor had just ascended the throne, his foundation was not stable. It was time to increase the cohesion of the national strength.
The new policy would undoubtedly have a great effect on making the people rich and strengthening the country.
Emperor Qian couldn't help but smile when he saw the ministers praising him.
This was a policy that had been drafted when the previous emperor was still in power.
He had expected that Emperor Qian would be in a state of turmoil when he ascended the throne.
Strengthening the country's strength could prevent other empires from coveting it!
Otherwise, the Great Qi Empire would not have been so eager to invade.
If the Great Qian Empire was peaceful and the people were united, would the other empires still dare to have such thoughts?
Emperor Qian had specially found a few capable ministers to discuss the new policies drafted by the late emperor for a long time.
It definitely wasn't a whim or forced copying!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been praised by the ministers present.
However, Yan Luo frowned after hearing that.
"Since everyone agrees, I will immediately issue an imperial edict and announce a new policy!”
Emperor Qian waved his hand and was about to execute it.
Yan Luo suddenly stopped him.”
"Hmm?"
"Prime Minister, what do you think?"
Emperor Qian's face darkened.
Could it be that this fellow was going against him again?
But this time, if she couldn't give an explanation, she wouldn't let it go!
"I have no objections to rewarding farming and weaving.”
"But suppressing merchants is as bad as going too far!”
Yan Luo said calmly.
"Levying heavy taxes can indeed increase the income of the national treasury.”
"However, it's easy for the people below to not know the severity of the situation!”
"If we levy exorbitant taxes, it will cause a huge blow to the commercial economy.”
"At the same time, merchants will also think of ways to bribe officials and cause corruption!”
Emperor Qian frowned and said coldly,"
"I have written it clearly in the new policy, in black and white. The amount of business tax collected is clearly stated. Who dares not know the severity?!”
She was furious. She was the emperor, and there was still someone who dared to disobey the policies she had issued?
Hearing this, Yan Luo revealed a mocking expression and retorted,"
"According to His Majesty's policy, even those small officials can suppress wealthy businessmen. How could they miss this great opportunity to make a fortune?”
"Even in the royal court, there are corrupt officials.”
"Not to mention the small place below?"
"Your Majesty has so many people to supervise the world?”
Emperor Qian's expression froze.
She was thinking about Yan Luo's words. Was there really such a possibility?
Did those lowly officials really dare to be so bold?
Using the tiger's might as a fox to increase the tax on merchants?
Some of the old officials did not speak, but their eyes flickered.
These old foxes obviously agreed with Yan Luo's words.
Men die for wealth, birds die for food.
The monthly salary of those minor officials was not much.
Compared to those merchants, the difference was too obvious!
Now that Emperor Qian was suppressing the merchants, they might not dare to take the risk!
In fact, many officials would make a big deal out of this. Officials would protect each other and exploit each other layer by layer to make a fortune!
Just as Yan Luo had said, once the new policies were enacted, it would definitely become a breeding ground for corruption!
Yan Luo sneered in his heart when he saw how suspicious Emperor Qian was.
Did this high and mighty Emperor really think that his prestige was enough to intimidate the world?
How would he know how sinister the human heart was!
A decree to make the officials of the world obedient? Impartial?
Ridiculous!
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