But this represents the people's sentiments and opinions within Qishan Pass!
Therefore, the more you kill, the more difficult it will be to deal with.
And most importantly, even though the people inside Qishan Pass are extremely hostile to the Shang Dynasty, they are still the people of China. If they are massacred indiscriminately, it will probably cause serious consequences.
So they could only frown but had no good ideas.
"oh?"
Li Qing, however, remained calm and nodded, saying, "Then what is your explanation, my dear?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao pondered for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, although Qishan Pass is under the rule of the Shang Dynasty, it has been a thousand years since the king issued an order prohibiting entry into Qishan. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that this is a newly occupied territory of the Shang Dynasty. Since it is a newly occupied territory, I suggest that we adopt a gentle approach and slowly develop it. In ten years, the people here will all be loyal to the Shang Dynasty."
All the generals, immortals, including Wen Zhong nodded slightly, expressing their agreement with Shen Gongbao's words.
"Huairou?"
But Li Qing suddenly smiled and shook his head, saying, "Even if I am kind and gentle, how can I compare to Ji Chang's kindness?"
Everyone was stunned.
Li Qing continued, "Ji Chang is a man of great treachery, appearing loyal, and of great falsehood, appearing genuine. Furthermore, thanks to the Ji family's centuries of planning, inspiration, favors, and brainwashing, almost every household in Xiqi has a Ji family longevity tablet. How can I, with my gentle tactics, reverse this kindness?"
"Then Your Majesty..."
Shen Gongbao looked at Li Qing with doubt in his eyes. If he didn't show mercy, how could he really kill them? There were nearly ten million people there!
Li Qing's expression suddenly turned cold and he said, "Appeasement is useless, we can only be harsh!"
Without waiting for the ministers to ask, Li Qing said, "I hereby decree that from today onwards, the taxes levied on the people of Qishan Pass will be increased tenfold for twenty years!"
"His Majesty!"
As soon as Li Qing said this, everyone's faces changed. Wen Zhong and Shen Gongbao even knelt down on one knee and shouted, "This method is not allowed!"
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