Chapter 664: Each One Takes Action
Chang'an, Grand Commandery
He is back!
Zhao Yutan paced back and forth in the room anxiously.
In just a short period of time, Zhao Yutan became much more haggard.
During this period, she was really tortured. She felt guilty about the death of her elder brother Zhao Mingtang and her uncle Zhao Song, but her parents and sister-in-law all blamed her.
After she was tired from walking, she sat down on a chair beside her and looked at the courtyard in a daze.
Thinking about the news I heard, the Qin brothers were so skilled at military operations that Pingzhou had conquered Zhuozhou, Leling County, Hejian, and Bohai County with overwhelming force. Currently, Pingzhou has expanded to the size of four states...
Thinking about what had happened to her along the way, she could feel that the path she was walking on was getting narrower and narrower...
Zhao Yutan's heart was filled with regret. She shouldn't have taken shortcuts and shouldn't have thought of achieving her goal in one go.
If she follows the instructions and does what happened in the prophetic dream, can she really live a life of honor and glory as in the prophetic dream?
Outside the Palace
Fan Yang came to pick up Xie Zhan in person.
As soon as Xie Zhan came out, Fan Yang, who was waiting outside the palace, immediately came forward to greet him, "Grand Commander, you are really back!"
Xie Zhan nodded, "Yes, you are here?"
Fan Yang was very excited to see Xie Zhan, "I'm so glad that you're safe."
Xie Zhan nodded and said, "Let's get on the carriage first."
In the carriage, Fan Yang reported to him the important events that had happened in Chang'an recently, as well as what happened in Xie's mansion.
"I know all this."
As they were talking, Xie's house was already in sight.
Xie Zhan said to Fan Yang, "Go back first and come back tomorrow to discuss this matter together."
Fan Yang knew that he had to take care of some household chores, so he nodded and left in another carriage.
At this time, the lights were bright in front of the Xie Mansion. Old Madam Xie was holding her grandson, and Zhao Yutan was waiting with Lu Fei and Xiao, and behind them were the prominent members of the Xie family.
As soon as Xie Zhan got off the carriage, he saw his mother and son, his wife and two concubines looking at him excitedly, and both concubines were pregnant.
He paused, he thought that Xie Lin was the only son he had in his life.
"Zhan'er!" Seeing her son who came back from the dead, Mrs. Xie's eyes were red.
Xie Zhan stepped forward to support his mother, "It's windy outside, let's all go inside first."
The women entered the house first, and Xie Zhan spoke to the elders outside before going in.
After entering and sitting down, Xiao's eyes reddened and she began to complain, "Master, you don't know, after you were injured and disappeared, Madam seemed to have determined that you would not survive..."
Seeing her crying, Xie Zhan comforted her, "Don't cry, take care of yourself, I know everything you said."
"Mom, take Lin'er and go rest first."
Then he asked the two concubines to go back to their own courtyards first.
After everyone had left, he looked at Zhao Yutan.
At this time, they were the only two people left in the hall.
Xie Zhan didn't say anything, and Zhao Yutan also pursed his lips tightly.
Xie Zhan didn't expect that his two concubines would become pregnant. This was really a pleasant surprise.
He fell into the North Sea and drifted in the sea for too long. The spring red poison had passed the detoxification period, and he could only bear the worst result.
When he realized this, he felt very uncomfortable.
Later, while recuperating, he finally came to terms with it.
He realized that as Pingzhou's strength grew, it would become increasingly difficult for him to win against Lu Songli, and his chances of winning would become smaller and smaller.
This time, considering Lu Songli's plan, it was considered good enough that he was able to save his life.
Although he had lost his fertility, Lu Songli was pregnant, so his goal was achieved, which was equivalent to a one-for-one exchange.
In the end, Zhao Yutan couldn't stand the silence anymore.
"I admit that everything I have done during this period has disappointed you."
"But when I heard the news that you were injured and fell into the sea, your whereabouts unknown, do you know how painful, uneasy, and confused I was?"
"Have you ever thought about it? Our son is only four years old! If you really die, how will we, an orphan and a widow, survive? Besides, you have so many political enemies..."
As Zhao Yutan spoke, a line of tears rolled down his cheeks.
Zhao Yutan took the initiative, she knew that offense was the best defense.
Xie Zhan remained silent.
"I don't regret anything I've done. If you're gone, I have to consider our son."
"You should retreat to the Buddhist temple." Xie Zhan stated his plan.
Lu Fei and Xiao Shi were also the mothers of his children. It was true that they had been wronged, and he had to give them an explanation. Moreover, she had almost ruined his plan.
Zhao Yutan's tears flowed even harder. She nodded and said yes while crying.
next day
Xie Zhan called together members of his faction to discuss the matter.
After the meeting was over, everyone left one after another, and Fan Yang and others stayed.
Fan Yang was quite puzzled. Why did the Grand Commander just choose Xiao Qun to implement and promote the new tax law?
Xiao Qun could also be said to be the father-in-law of the Grand Commander, so it was understandable that he stood up and advocated the implementation of the new tax law.
However, the new tax law offends the powerful and influential families, but if it is done well, it may not be impossible to go down in history. The commander-in-chief actually gave up such an opportunity?
Faced with Fan Yang's doubts, Xie Zhan simply said that he wanted to give Xiao Qun a push.
In fact, Xie Zhan always had doubts about the new tax law.
After Zhang Zhongxian went to Pingzhou, Lu Songli only asked him to preside over the legislation of Pingzhou, and the new tax law was not implemented.
The benefits of the new tax law are obvious to smart people.
Pingzhou is currently unused, which makes him suspect that there is something wrong with it, but he just hasn't noticed it.
Xie Zhan's suspicious personality made him make this decision.
What Fan Yang said was indeed true. If implemented well, the new tax law could indeed make Xiao Qun famous in history.
All I can say is, opportunities and dangers coexist. It all depends on whether his suspicions will come true. I hope he's just being overly suspicious.
Pingzhou, Changli
"Governor, the Seventh Institute of Technology said that this is the third edition. If you are not satisfied, there is nothing they can do." The subordinate carefully presented a special paper with a unique pattern.
After Lu Songli took it, he took a closer look and said, "Okay, I'll use this one."
She planned to take advantage of the war to issue Pingzhou treasure notes.
The people of Pingzhou can exchange their silver for Pingzhou treasure notes.
The current difficulties faced by Dali will inevitably force it to embark on the path of tax reform.
Pingzhou needs to stabilize the basic foundation of its local currency and then transfer the risk of inflation.
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