It was easy to defend and difficult to attack before, and it remains easy to defend and difficult to attack.
However, if the northeastern prefectures were ceded and replaced with officials and troops from Zhao Han, Hou Cang would be left wide open.
More importantly, the capital city of Yundu will be directly adjacent to Zhao Han County.
These conditions are too harsh for Hou Cang!
Despite Liu Yun's attitude, Zhao Cheng pressed on relentlessly. Even if Liu Yun were to turn his back on Zhao Cheng and attack him now, the assembled officials would not find it unreasonable.
At this moment, the four great generals, Yang Taozhi and Zhao Yan, were both in the hall, keeping a close eye on Liu Yun, ready to make a move at any time.
Liu Yun, however, said without changing his expression, "There's no need to write to Father Emperor, I agree."
Zhao Cheng asked, "Can you make that decision?"
Liu Yundao said, "The Crown Prince has already been overseeing the state."
Zhao Cheng suddenly stood up, raised his arms, and shouted, "Prepare a state banquet to entertain His Highness!"
...
In the ninth year of the Taiping era of the Zhao Han dynasty, in winter.
After unifying the country, Zhao Han ushered in the coldest winter of that year. Fortunately, the empire's manufacturing industry had developed well in recent years, and the people were not short of money, so they had enough clothes to get through the winter.
But that winter was too cold for the palace.
On a snowy night, Zhao Huan peacefully closed her eyes and never woke up again.
The whole country is in mourning.
The people spontaneously mourned Zhao Huan, especially the people who originally lived in Jingdi. Zhao Huan's status in their hearts did not need to be publicized.
Zhao Huan was posthumously honored as Emperor Taizu.
The day after he left, Wen Tai died of illness and went to serve his teacher.
In the tenth year of the Taiping era, after paying homage to Zhao Huan, Zhao Cheng passed the throne to Zhao Changli.
Zhao Changli established the state of Jisheng the following year.
Zhao Changli ascended the throne at the age of seventeen. He was speechless about having a father and grandfather who didn't like being emperor. However, Zhao Cheng was quite responsible and basically cleaned up the mess for his son. As long as Zhao Changli didn't ruin this good hand, the empire wouldn't have any problems.
"The national treasury is full, and there is no war. The people of Jingbei County are suffering. We can reduce their taxes further."
Inside the council hall, Zhao Changli discussed state affairs with Zhao Zhan, Yan Zheng, Xu An, and others.
Zhao Changli was a refined and handsome man, even more so than Zhao Zhan was in his youth, and could be said to have inherited most of Yuan Yun's genes.
Xu Shouli has retired. With Zhao Zhan's promotion, Yan Zheng took over some of Xu Shouli's work and can be considered a future prime minister. Xu An has also become the Minister of Revenue.
Xu An said, "Your Majesty is benevolent, but taxes vary from place to place, which may cause discord among the people."
"Then let's lower the commercial tax in Jingbei County as well."
Zhao Changli said seriously, "We should adapt to local conditions. The three places of Dongdu, Wudong and Cang are rich, so their taxes should be higher than those of other places, and the people have not complained. Jingbei County is poor, and the people of other places can understand that. If we lower the commercial tax, we can also attract some merchants to develop in Jingbei County."
Wu Dongguo was governed by Ming Yingluo, and Cangguo by Liu Yun. Later, after Zhao Huan's death, Zhao Cheng enfeoffed another kingdom, Dongdu, which was the region centered on Yanchuan City. On the surface, Zhao Yang was the King of Dongdu, but Zhao Yang was still foolish, and the actual administration of state affairs was handled by the Prime Minister Cheng Xu.
After Zhao Changli ascended the throne, Yuan Yun became Empress Dowager. Mu Zhaojun wanted to return to Yanchuan. It is clear that Zhao Cheng's reason for enfeoffing Dongdu Kingdom was to allow Zhao Yang and his wife to accompany his mother.
After listening to Zhao Changli's opinion, Xu An nodded and said, "We will do as Your Majesty says."
"Let my ministers discuss the rest."
With Huang Hua's help, Zhao Changli put on his shoes and said, "I haven't paid my respects to Father Emperor today, so I'll go ahead now."
"Father, Mother!"
Zhao Changli excitedly entered the inner palace and saw Yuan Yun wiping a memorial tablet. He glanced at it and saw that it was the memorial tablet of his uncle, Yuan Xiu.
"Mother, why did you bring Uncle's memorial tablet here... Where is Father?"
Yuan Yun glanced at Zhao Changli and said, "Your father is heartless; he's gone."
"They're gone??"
Zhao Changli looked completely bewildered: "Where did they go???"
"I've gone on a journey," Yuan Yun said leisurely, gently setting down the cleaned memorial tablet.
...
Lingshan.
The group, consisting of men and women, adults and children, was happily hiking.
"Zhao Hu, do you remember the first time we came here? We were surrounded on the mountain by that brat Yang Qingzhi. It was through my wisdom that we outnumbered him and managed to capture Yang Qingzhi alive. From then on, Yang Qingzhi has had a psychological trauma related to me."
Zhou Nuo quickly said, "It was clearly my archery skills that played the most important role."
Zhao Cheng said, "That was also part of my plan!"
Zhao Hu said, "That was Mr. Lian's scheme."
"The song is mine!" Zhao Cheng argued. "I taught you to sing 'Tantrum'! It scared them half to death!!"
At this moment, a little boy who looked about five or six years old took Zhao Hu's hand and asked, "Dad, Cheng's dad and Aunt Nuo are so amazing, did you do anything?"
"I..." Zhao Hu thought for a moment and said, "My role is also crucial. I'll go get reinforcements!"
"Deliver a letter?" the little boy asked doubtfully.
“Yes…” Zhao Hu coughed twice, patted the little boy’s head, and said, “Yu Xiao, don’t underestimate the importance of delivering the letter. If I hadn’t delivered the letter to Qingdong City in time, General Xiao wouldn’t have come to the rescue, and your father and Aunt Nuo would have been in danger!”
"Mother, is that so?" Zhao Yuxiao looked at Atao beside her.
Atao smiled and said, "Cheng's dad and your father are the most powerful."
Zhao Hu said, "Then it's still Master..."
Zhao Cheng immediately patted Zhao Hu and said softly, "I've told you so many times, Yu Xiao has grown up. Don't call me master anymore. We are brothers."
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