Douluo: The beginning of hell, asking to marry Bibi Dong - Chapter 420

c415 Rebellious ministers and traitors

But the two supporting princes in the original work were not so lucky. Perhaps they were trying to confuse the situation in the Tiandou Empire, or they were out of bad taste.

They were still killed.

This also allowed Xue Qinghe to successfully ascend to the throne and become the crown prince of the Tiandou Empire.

But the disadvantage was not small, because he was the biggest beneficiary after the death of the two princes. Many people in the Tiandou Empire, including Prince Xue Xing and Xue Beng, suspected that he was responsible.

And he himself was like mud falling off his crotch, it was either shit or shit, it was impossible to tell.

But he also had his suspicions.

That was the Emperor’s Uncle Xuexing, who was on good terms with the Soul Master Guild and could be said to have great hands and eyes.

He secretly has been thinking about supporting Xue Beng to rise to power.

Once he falls, the beneficiaries will be him and Xue Beng.

This also caused Xue Qinghe, Xue Xing, and Xue Beng to be suspicious of each other.

Emperor Xueye said angrily: “How can I not be impulsive? The ambition of Wuhun Palace is obvious. It is about to blame our Tiandou Empire. I have decided to expand the army by two million in two years to resist the martial arts.” Soul Palace.”

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone present changed drastically. The minister in charge of the finance of the Tiandou Empire immediately stood up and objected, “This is absolutely impossible, Your Majesty. The millions of troops currently supported by the empire have almost occupied the empire’s annual fiscal revenue. One-third of the total, plus the annual subsidy paid to the soul masters entrusted to the Spirit Hall, and various expenses of the empire, we really cannot support an army of three million.”

After the words fell, another minister stood up. He had a round face and a mustache, and looked to be in his early forties.

His name is He Shen, and he is a ‘talent’ discovered by Emperor Xue Ye from the people ten years ago. Although he is not a soul master, he knows how to please Xue Ye, and he can solve problems for Emperor Xue Ye whenever he encounters them.

Take the first national policy he proposed, the “criminal silver” system, which not only increased the income of the Tiandou Empire, but also won the hearts of Emperor Xueye, and was unanimously praised by all the nobles of the empire.

In almost a short period of time, he became the most trusted favor of Emperor Xue Ye, and even Prince Xue Xing wanted to befriend him.

“Is money more important, or is the safety of the empire more important? If we don’t expand the army, how can we resist the army of soul masters in the Wuhun Palace? Besides, His Majesty is not saying that the army will be expanded immediately. We can prepare food, wages and weapons first. Is your slave right? ,His Majesty?”

After saying this, He Shen bowed respectfully to Emperor Xue Ye.

Emperor Xueye nodded slowly, “He Aiqing has won the hearts of many people.”

The finance minister’s nose was almost crooked with anger, “Then I don’t know how Mr. He plans to raise food, wages and weapons for three million troops in just two years. We won’t have to raise taxes, right? The previous tax increases have already been raised to seven Success has caused public resentment to boil, and the people have reached the point where they are starved of food. If Wuhun Palace had not opened a warehouse to release grain, I am afraid it would have triggered a civil uprising. ”

He Shen smiled and said: “What are you saying, sir? The tax increase does not go into my pocket or someone else’s pockets, but into the national treasury. It protects the Qibao Glazed Sect, the most loyal ally of our Tiandou Empire. I believe that once The day the Wuhun Palace goes to war with our Tiandou Empire, the Qibao Glazed Sect will definitely be on our side.”

As soon as he said this, an embarrassed smile suddenly appeared on Ning Fengzhi’s face. During the twelve years of the Suoshan River Treaty, due to the suppression by Wuhun Palace, the Qibao Glazed Sect’s business plummeted, almost to the point where it was once unable to pay huge compensation. He Shen took the initiative to stand up and solve this problem for him.

The Tiandou Empire repaid part of the compensation for the Qibao Glazed Sect.

And that money is naturally obtained through tax increases. Speaking of which, the Qibao Glazed Sect also owed He Shen a huge favor.

Although he has been repaying it as soon as possible, this favor cannot be written off simply by paying back the money. Otherwise, no one will be willing to help you if you encounter difficulties again. It’s better if you don’t add insult to injury.

After hearing what He Shen said, Ning Fengzhi quickly apologized and said with a smile: “What Mr. He said is absolutely true.”

“So Sir, we still need to increase taxes? Don’t forget, His Majesty promised last time that he would never increase taxes.” The Minister of Finance did not give He Shen any face. He was a veteran of three dynasties of the Tiandou Empire and served three generations of emperors.

No one is more loyal to the Tiandou Empire than him.

Because of this, he had long disliked He Shen, a sycophantic minister. Since entering the dynasty, he has instituted a system of money to discuss crimes, which has made corruption rampant throughout the Tiandou Empire. Officials and nobles act without any scruples. Violate the laws of the empire. After committing a crime, just pay some money and that’s it.

He himself is even more corrupt and perverting the law. It is rumored that He Shen’s personal property is even more than the national treasury.

“Your Majesty has said so sincerely that he will never increase taxes, so naturally he will never increase taxes, but we can withhold taxes.” A mysterious smile appeared on He Shen’s round face.

“How do you say that?” Emperor Xue Ye suddenly became interested when he heard this and asked quickly.

“Preliminary taxation means collecting taxes in advance. We can collect the taxes of common people in the next two, five, or even ten years in advance. In this way, in the next ten years, they will not have to pay taxes. Let’s pay taxes again,” Heshen said.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Finance Minister pointed directly at He Shen’s nose and yelled, “Ning Chen, Ning Chen, you will force the people to rebel and destroy our Tiandou Empire.”

Being repeatedly despised by the finance minister, He Shen’s fiery temper suddenly rose. He said coldly: “My lord, you are serious. You are just a pariah. There are not even many people who have awakened their soul power. How can they be our Tiandou Empire?” The opponent of the army, and besides, Wuhun Palace likes to be a good old man? Then let them continue to provide disaster relief. Maybe it can weaken the strength of Wuhun Palace in disguise. Or, sir, you hope that our Tiandou Empire will sit back and wait to be destroyed by Wuhun Palace. ?”

“You, you” The Minister of Finance was already in poor health, plus he was old. He Shen was so angry that he suddenly spat blood mist from his mouth and passed out. There was chaos in the palace instantly.

“Why don’t you help the Minister of Finance down quickly and call the imperial doctor for treatment.” Emperor Xueye waved his hand impatiently.

After a while, two guards came in from outside the hall and helped the finance minister out.

As soon as the Minister of Finance left, the palace became quiet again. Emperor Xueye glanced at everyone, his voice majestic and calm, “Everyone here is the pillar of our Tiandou Empire. Let’s discuss it. What do you think of Aiqing’s proposal?”

“My royal brother agrees with your Lordship’s proposal.” Prince Xuexing was the first to stand up and express his support. He knew his royal brother very well, and it was obvious that he was already moved by it.

Moreover, agreeing to Heshen’s proposal has only advantages and no disadvantages for him.

First, he can make friends with He Shen and help his nephew fight for the throne in the future.

Secondly, he can also make a fortune from it.

Taking the previous tax increases as an example, the benefits he received from He Shen each time were no less than tens of millions of gold soul coins. This is several times more than the annual benefit from his prince’s salary and fiefdom.

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