Queen Xiao immediately understood and was delighted, rewarding Xing Bang with a sweet kiss.

"You are so thoughtful!"

"This way, not only will it not hurt Xiliang Hou's reputation, but it will also alert him."

Xing Bang laughed: "Otherwise how can I be your man!"

In fact, after learning about the purpose of Xiliang Hou's visit, Xing Bang quickly realized that the old fox had ulterior motives.

This move, on the surface, was to give face to Marquis Xiliang, but in reality it was also to make the little thoughts in his heart fall apart.

Xing Bang guessed it immediately. The words sounded nice. A poor prince, not to mention whether he had changed his mind or not, was too busy trying to avoid suspicion. Now he came over to show his loyalty.

Either he has ulterior motives, or Marquis Xiliang has been kicked in the head by a donkey.

In fact, normally speaking, there is nothing wrong with it.

However, Marquis Xiliang was unaware of the hidden truth and still thought that Queen Xiao was still the same Queen Xiao.

Therefore, his thoughts, which he thought were smart, could actually be seen through as soon as he opened his mouth.

However, unless Xiliang Hou is dishonest, Xing Bang will not deliberately deal with him.

However, judging from today's actions, Marquis Xiliang does not have much ambition. He is just making long-term plans and striving to ensure the prominent status of their Yu family.

To put it bluntly, in Xing Bang's eyes, this kind of person is the easiest to deal with.

It was almost time for dinner when Xing Bang left Queen Xiao and went to Madam Fanghua.

It is worth mentioning that after Gao Meiren learned that Xing Bang had become the regent, she flirted with him and seemed to be eager to throw herself into his arms.

However, Xing Bang pretended not to know and could only think, let her hold her anger when she has time.

Things are different now. Xing Bang is the regent and the prince is only eight years old. Those concubines, let alone other things, have any other good way to come forward?

Xing Bang didn't even need to make a wish. Just a casual hint would probably cause a crowd to flock to the place, just like at a market.

…

The next day.

With the help of Madam Fanghua, Xing Bang changed his clothes and got up.

He was really unique. He didn't even know how to get to the accommodation that was arranged for him.

After a night's rest, Liu Xian regained some strength and set out for the capital without any delay.

After returning to the capital, they can basically prepare for the funeral. No matter how high the two elders' cultivation is, they cannot solve the fundamental problem. They can only help Liu Xian to hold on to his breath.

He has been in a semi-comatose state.

Halfway through the journey, Xing Bang was riding a big horse leisurely enjoying the scenery along the way. He didn't like riding in a sedan chair or a carriage.

It is more pleasant to ride a horse.

At this moment.

Cao Zhengchun came over and said, "Your Highness, this is the memorial that the Ministry of War just forwarded to us."

"What's going on?"

Xing Bang did not take it either, thinking that Cao Zhengchun had already seen it and Liu Xian was no longer able to manage the affairs.

It must be a big deal since he came here to report in such a hurry.

"A large number of refugees in Yuzhou have gathered to rebel. They are unstoppable and have captured several counties in just a dozen days."

Cao Zhengchun reported everything without hesitation.

"Um?"

Xing Bang frowned, "Why did you report it only when the situation was so serious? Why did the common people rebel?"

"There must be a big secret behind this!"

Cao Zhengchun nodded, "Your Highness is right. Although the situation is not very clear now, I can probably guess the reason."

"During the time when the prince was away on the expedition, many places along the Yellow River in Yuzhou were hit by disasters. The Ministry of Revenue reported that three million taels of silver were needed for disaster relief..."

"Your Highness may not know that the national treasury is already empty, and we have to guarantee the military expenses for Your Highness's northern expedition. I have no choice but to confiscate the homes of several officials who rehabilitated the former Right Prime Minister, and only then did I barely raise enough money for disaster relief."

Good job!

I have to say that Cao Zhengchun is still quite good.

It is obvious that during the period when Xingbang was in the north, Liu Xian was in poor health and all the major matters were handled by Cao Zhengchun.

It can be considered as a mature way to plan for the country.

Xing Bang curled his lips, "I understand now. It must be that the officials of Yuzhou colluded with each other and embezzled the disaster relief money..."

"When ordinary people can't get enough to eat, they still don't take risks. This is called officials forcing the people to rebel."

"It goes without saying that they only reported the matter to the court after losing several counties. These bastards really deserve to be killed."

"Then, Your Majesty, how should this matter be handled?"

Cao Zhengchun asked.

"There is no better way now. We can only send a capable person to stabilize the situation."

"We should immediately provide disaster relief with all our strength, and the people's hearts will be stabilized, and those disaster victims who are taking risks will be defeated."

"The governor of Yuzhou is really an incompetent idiot. The problem that could have been solved with three million taels of silver may not be solved with six million taels of silver now."

"There is nothing to say. First, execute this bastard's entire family and hang their heads on the city gate tower for public display. As for the other officials, we will deal with them after the situation has calmed down."

Xing Bang thought that Cao Zhengchun might also want to test his ability to govern the country, so he directly explained his plan in detail.

Hearing this, Cao Zhengchun nodded repeatedly and secretly admired that this regent was really amazing. It seemed that he had prepared everything in advance. He considered all the problems comprehensively while making it sound simple.

"Your Highness is right, but I'm afraid the national treasury can't even take out 500,000 taels of silver."

"Don't worry about that. I have my own arrangements, and I have already chosen the candidates."

After saying that, Xing Bang signaled and Cao Zhengchun left.

If you don’t manage a household, you don’t know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are!

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