Before Xiao Rong could say anything, Yu Shaoxie was furious: "The governors of various places are just sitting there doing nothing. We should replace them with our own people instead of keeping them around and letting them continue to exploit the people!"

Someone said, "It's easy for you to say that. What's the use of changing people? It's still the same old story. What's more, distant water can never quench immediate thirst. When the new governor takes office, the governor's mansion will probably be just an empty shell. In the end, taxes will still be levied on the people."

Gao Xunzhi was a little worried: "I am afraid that collecting taxes during this period of scarcity will cause civil unrest."

Xiao Rong also said: "We are in the process of moving the capital right now, and our foundation is still unstable. If we make such a big move, it will indeed cause some unnecessary trouble."

Mi Jing looked at them and suddenly asked, "What does the king mean?"

Gao Xun was stunned. Actually, he didn't understand why Mi Jing would participate in their meeting. He thought that they invited Mi Jing back to build a Buddhist temple for him, but looking at Mi Jing, it seemed that he quite liked living in the palace.

"Well, the king is impatient to deal with these trivial matters. He always leaves them to the gentlemen to handle."

The more Gao Xunzhi spoke, the more guilty he felt. It was still good now, at least there were real aides like Xiao Rong and Yu Shaoxie sitting here. If a year ago, there was not a single reliable person in the entire conference room, it would have made it even more obvious that Qu Yunmie was not a wise leader.

Even so, Mi Jing's expression paused for a moment. Xiao Rong saw this from the opposite side and said quickly, "Prime Minister, such important matters still need the king to make the decision. Next time, please invite the king as well."

Gao Xunzhi: “…”

Did I invite him to come?

But in front of everyone, he still agreed.

In order to divert everyone's attention, Xiao Rong quickly said, "Brother Yu is right. After the Yong Dynasty moved south, the officials north of the Huai River were mixed. Most of them were supported by wealthy families, or leaders of a faction that had won a battle. When they saw that the situation was stable, they took off their armor, put on long gowns, and pretended that this place was originally theirs. These governors must be replaced, but not at this time."

Yu Shaoxie frowned and looked at him: "What about the tax collection?"

Xiao Rong blinked and asked Gao Xunzhi: "Prime Minister, are we short of food or money?"

Gao Xunzhi: “All are missing.”

Xiao Rong: “…”

Gao Xunzhi added: "We are even more short of money."

In fact, they were not so short of money. The problem was that the king was sharpening his knife to attack the Xianbei. He had to fight this battle no matter what. In order for him to win the battle, everyone else had to tighten their belts.

Xiao Rong asked the guards to go out and collect vermiculite. He burned activated carbon himself and then asked a blacksmith to get a bunch of iron powder. Finally, he made a rough version of a hot pack. With the hot pack, there was no need to rush to fight the Xianbei. It could even be postponed. But with Qu Yunmie's temper, he couldn't postpone it until next year.

Whether it is coal briquettes or some new things that can be sold, it is difficult to make a profit in a short time. Even if you set aside a few months, you will definitely not be able to earn enough money to support an army.

Thinking of this, everyone fell silent.

Xiao Rong looked at their solemn expressions and suddenly asked, "If we can get others to pay for us to attack Xianbei, then we don't have to be so nervous about our accounts, right?"

Everyone: “…”

Of course that's not necessary.

The question is, who would be so stupid, and who would be so rich, to be willing to do such a losing business?

Xiao Rong smiled at everyone's puzzled faces and didn't explain too much.

He thought that since the relationship between the Zhenbei Army and Nanyong was still peaceful on the surface, he would find an opportunity to unite with Nanyong after moving the capital. Fighting the Xianbei was the responsibility of all the people in the Central Plains. Why should only the Zhenbei Army contribute manpower and money? Other forces should also contribute money!

Xiao Rong had a good idea, but he had no idea that Nan Yong's attitude towards them had changed.

When they first learned that the King of Zhenbei was going to move the capital, the entire Nanyong Palace was in a panic for a day. Later, they managed to calm down and sent out many spies to get information. The more they inquired, the more desperate they became. The relocation of the capital was true, and the people of Yanmen County began to pack their bags. …

In the palace, Sun Renluan, who was over 40 years old, had just persuaded the frightened little emperor to leave when the eunuch outside told him that Prime Minister Yang had arrived.

Prime Minister Yang Zangyi is almost sixty years old this year. He is the head of the Yang family. Before the He family took the throne, their Yang family was a first-class family. After the He family ascended the throne, the Yang family retreated to the second class. The Sun family became the first class because of their meritorious service in following the dragon and having two queens.

The stubbornness and strength of the aristocratic families are unimaginable to ordinary people, but the founding emperor of the He family is not just tough. He is truly powerful and can do things that all previous emperors could not do. The reason why the people regard the Yong Dynasty, which only existed for 65 years, as the absolute orthodoxy is because this emperor is so powerful and is the only wise monarch in their minds.

However, this wise ruler began to act up frequently when he got older, and almost brought the originally good imperial court to its knees. He almost lost the empire he had conquered, and after his death, there was no peaceful year in the Yong Dynasty.

Yang Zangyi and Sun Renluan are the representatives of the old and new aristocrats. Regardless of their origins, status, or ideas, they are at loggerheads with each other. However, that was when there were no external enemies. Now that external enemies have appeared, they put aside their grudges and had a good talk.

They had both seen the King of Zhenbei before, and he was not a scheming person. His sudden move of the capital caught them off guard. The purpose of the move was secondary. What they were more wary of was how the King of Zhenbei suddenly became smart.

The Jinning governor was stupid and did not know how to read people's faces, but he unexpectedly had a little reputation. Sun Renluan suppressed him, and then secretly sent people to persuade him to surrender to the King of Zhenbei. Sure enough, he lost his life as soon as he arrived because he offended the King of Zhenbei.

When the news reached Nan Yong, almost all the scholars verbally attacked the King of Zhenbei. Logically, no scholar would support him anymore.

As for Xiao Rong...his reputation was still spreading in the north and it would take some time for it to reach the south.

They really couldn't think of an answer, but they were not as panicked as others. At least the Xianbei were still there, and as long as the Xianbei were still there, Nanyong would still be safe.

So they were not prepared to be on high alert, but they could not do nothing either. Finally, Yang Zangyi suggested that they first strengthen the vigilance along the Huai River, then send some troops over there, find a smart person to be in charge of this matter, and report any unusual movements there from time to time.

Sun Renluan thought it was okay and issued the transfer order.

In the Jinling military camp, a young general with red lips and white teeth and a very clean appearance was sitting in his barracks reading a letter. The curtain outside the door was lifted, and his superior came in to inform him: "Yu Shaocheng, the Grand Marshal has ordered you to lead 6,000 troops to garrison Huaiyin. The transfer order has been issued, and you should set off immediately."

Yu Shaocheng raised his head, blinked at Shangguan, and then smiled happily: "Yes, thank you for your appreciation, Grand Marshal and General!"

Shangguan also looked at him with great satisfaction. Although this kid came from a noble family, he had a really good temper. Unlike other children of officials who put on airs every day, he has finally made it and his name has been remembered by the emperor's uncle. There will be a lot of good things for him in the future.

After Shangguan left, Yu Shaocheng lowered his head, put the letter away, and immediately packed his things.

Six thousand soldiers... That's great. If I take this as a gift, the King of Zhenbei will definitely not mind that he was once a general of Nanyong. Hehe, let's go!

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