"Okay, okay!" Lan Xier nodded in agreement without the slightest hesitation. She was joking; it would be a sin for her to hesitate even for a moment in something like this.

"That's not right! What about me! You haven't asked me yet!" Yun Ruoxi quickly came closer, pointing to herself with her small, white finger and asking.

“Um…” Junlin couldn’t help but laugh, “Didn’t Xi’er agree? If Xi’er didn’t agree, I would have asked you.”

However, seeing Yun Ruoxi's aggrieved eyes, he said sincerely, "You are all my beloved concubines, why bother to rank you?"

The crowd below watched this scene silently, unable to suppress their inner complaints.

What the hell are they trying to pull?

They've even appointed an empress! Do they really think they're the emperor?

After Jun Lin comforted Yun Ruoxi, he turned to look at the group of ministers below.

Seeing that everyone was bowing their heads obediently and not saying a word, he nodded in satisfaction.

Not bad, those who know when to yield are the wise ones!

After thinking for a moment, he decided to do something and said, "Ahem, gentlemen, I am ascending the throne today and wish to overthrow the laws of the previous dynasty and establish new laws. What do you all think?"

"It is entirely up to Your Majesty to decide!"

Someone wisely stepped forward.

The others followed suit and echoed his sentiments.

Just kidding, how can someone be so out of touch with reality? Those who are out of touch with reality are probably still rolling their heads on the floor of the main hall.

Those three cruel and ruthless ghost cultivators above were also eyeing their heads with predatory intent. Who would dare to be disobedient?

Junlin nodded, then said in a calm tone, "In that case, let me explain my newly drafted tax law."

"First, taxes are deducted when attending court, and taxes are deducted when leaving court. Taxes are deducted when becoming an official, and taxes are deducted when resigning. Taxes are deducted while alive, and taxes are deducted after death. Taxes are deducted whether taxes are paid or not..."

ah?

Upon hearing about the new tax laws enacted in King's Landing that left no way out, everyone below was completely dumbfounded.

Is this a person?

Why not just deduct it as tax?!

Someone couldn't take it anymore and stood up to argue, "I resist..."

"Protests should also include tax deductions for taxes exceeding the amount mentioned above!"

As soon as Junlin finished speaking, the official who was about to speak immediately shut his mouth.

But the next moment.

Junlin looked at the person who had just stepped forward, a kind smile appearing on his lips. "What was it you wanted to say, my dear minister?"

“I…I…I said I proposed adding a few more taxes.”

Upon hearing this, the crowd, already harboring resentment, glared angrily at the official who had spoken.

That gaze seemed to want to kill!

The few that Junlin mentioned were already enough to kill them, and you're suggesting adding a few more?

Why don't you just die!

Jun Lin's eyes lit up. "Oh? This dear minister is indeed an important official of our dynasty! May I ask how to address him?"

"Your humble servant..."

"Alright then, since your words earlier comforted me, I will bestow upon you the surname Gou today."

"This humble official thanks Your Majesty for bestowing upon me this surname."

The official who was granted the surname by King's Landing felt like he wanted to die right now. What kind of situation was this?

"Hmm, not bad. Minister Gou has won my favor. You will be in full charge of this tax collection. Start with the other ministers. I want to see the results tomorrow. If anyone dares to refuse to pay taxes, I will exterminate their entire family! Court adjourned!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Junlin waved his sleeve, retrieved the Emperor's Banner, and left the court with his beloved concubines.

The ministers in the court were left looking at each other in bewilderment.

But soon, the ministers turned their attention to the official who had been given a surname by King's Landing.

"Wang Guan! No, Gou Guan! You deserve to die!"

Gou Guan was already in a bad mood, and hearing these people call him a corrupt official, he immediately became furious. "What the hell are you yelling about! Why weren't you yelling when His Majesty was here?"

"Gou Guan! You think you're so great just because the new emperor is backing you up? I'll see how long you can be so arrogant!"

Gou Guan sneered upon hearing this, "I don't know how long I can be arrogant, but if you don't pay your taxes, your entire family won't live past tomorrow!"

Do you really think he's easy to bully? Fine, we'll all just die!

...

The next morning, the court session began.

Junlin arrived at the court in high spirits; today was the day he would reap the rewards of his newly enacted tax laws.

I wonder how many spirit stones I can earn.

I originally thought I would be able to raid the Tianhe Sect after returning this time, but I didn't expect to run into this incident. The Tianhe Sect is really lucky.

Actually, he himself thought the tax laws he set yesterday were outrageous, but so what? He benefited from them anyway!

Seeing that everyone below had arrived, Junlin raised an eyebrow slightly.

I thought some people would skip the court session, but to my surprise, everyone showed up. They really admire him as emperor!

Upon seeing Jun Lin arrive, Gou Guan quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have not failed you. This is the tax I collected yesterday."

As they were talking, Gou Guan presented a small box and opened it.

Inside were spatial rings.

This is the result of the joint efforts of every official present.

Perhaps it was because I offended Gou Guan before the court session yesterday that Gou Guan was able to truly exercise his power!

In just one day, they managed to visit the homes of hundreds of people, and the problem was that they didn't dare refuse.

After all, they also have parents, wives, and children. If they were to be executed along with their entire family because of this, they would have no one left to regret it.

Resources can be earned again.

I only have one life!

Moreover... he won't be in the throne for long!

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