Liu Hong smiled, gave Dou Miao a reassuring look, and said:
"Please do not worry, Mother. Although this census and tax collection by acre have damaged some of the interests of those landlords and powerful families, the land is still in their hands, so the damage to them is not significant! It will not harm their foundation!"
As long as they aren't driven to the brink, they won't dare do anything to the imperial court's firm stance and their armed army!
"Furthermore, this is the Han Dynasty, not the fragmented Xin Dynasty of Wang Mang. The prestige established by the previous emperors still inspires awe. As long as the people are appeased, even if they unite to rebel, it is not certain that many will follow them."
Moreover, the armies in the capital and the border regions are now completely obedient to you and the court. I'd love for them to step forward on their own, so I can take the opportunity to eliminate them all!
"Yes, it's good that you're confident!"
Seeing Liu Hong's confident demeanor, Dou Miao simply nodded.
"The Han Dynasty has been turned into a stagnant pool by them, and it really needs to be revitalized!"
Otherwise, if this continues, we, the Liu family, who depend on the water for our livelihood, will be trapped and die here sooner or later!
Dou Miao nodded. "Hong'er is right. Our Han Dynasty must not let them continue to wreak havoc!"
Although Dou Miao was just a woman, she knew very well that the Han Dynasty was the biggest support for her and her son. If the Han Dynasty fell, they would be the ones to suffer, while those people could still live a carefree life after changing their allegiance.
"What Mother says is true. If we don't muddy the waters, it will be hard to tell what's clear and what's murky! We can't build something new without destroying it. As long as we preserve the foundation of the Han Dynasty, even if there are some losses, it will be worth it!"
"Very well! Since Hong'er is so determined, I, as his mother, should lend you a helping hand!"
Seeing Liu Hong's resolute expression, Dou Miao couldn't help but smile.
"Oh? I wonder what Mother intends to do?"
You'll find out at tomorrow's court assembly!
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