After traveling through time, I took command and led the troops to conquer the mountains and rivers.

Chapter 431 Public revenge and private revenge
"Then you are not wronged?"

Li Niang shook her head. "As long as I can avenge my master and mistress, what does this little grievance matter?"

"Now that the murder case has been investigated, it is clear that the old emperor did it secretly, so we don't have to worry too much."

Her beautiful face was distorted. "If I don't take revenge, I will not be a human being!"

The brother and sister looked at each other, and the room was silent for a while before Ayan spoke.

"Mother Li, our parents' spirits in heaven probably want us to live well."

"What? Do you regret it?"

There was a hint of viciousness in Li Niang's eyes, "Ayan, do you want to give up?"

"Have you forgotten the miserable state of the master and mistress at that time?"

Ah Yan shook her head, "I can't forget it!"

"But if I have to watch you die, I definitely can't do it."

"After all, I have died once."

“I know how hard it is to live!”

She raised her eyes and looked at Li Niang, "Li Niang, I came here this time just to persuade you that it's good to be alive!"

"Can't!"

Li Niang stood up and said, "Ah Yan, how can you say that in front of Ah Zi?"

"He is the hope of our Cao family. You must not throw cold water on him!"

Li Chang touched his nose and said, "I'll listen to my sister!"

"you!"

Li Niang was furious. "How can a man be so cowardly?"

"Your parents were murdered for no apparent reason. How can you be so indifferent?"

As she spoke, Li Niang began to cough violently.

Ayan was busy patting her back, but was pushed away by Li Niang.

"Forget it. I don't count on you."

In a flash, Li Niang looked listless.

"You were young when the accident happened, so it's normal that you didn't have too many feelings."

"You finally managed to escape death, so just live well!"

"Leave the rest to me and Li Daxun!"

The few of them parted unhappily, and Ayan and Li Chang walked out of the alley.

The two of them strolled on the bustling street, and Li Chang glanced at Ayan from time to time.

"Ah Zai, do you also think I'm heartless?"

Li Chang lowered his head in embarrassment, "Sister, that's not the case!"

Ah Yan sighed, "Don't I want to avenge my parents?"

"But, people must know themselves. How can we compete with that person?"

"All we can do is create trouble for him!"

Her hand stroked her belly. Ever since she had the child, she had become more timid.

"Yes, sister, it's good for us to live well. I don't want to experience separation and death again!"

When the brother and sister returned to the palace, Li Yanzhao was out.

He has been very busy these days.

Since the debts owed by officials in Liangjiang were recovered, the debts owed by officials in most other regions have also been recovered.

However, many officials in Beijing did not take any action.

It would be a great achievement if these difficult tasks could be accomplished.

Li Yansheng also knew this truth, so he competed with Li Yanzhao for this job.

"What do you do about this, Prince?"

Li Guoli summoned Li Yansheng and Li Yanzhao to the imperial study to discuss matters.

Li Yansheng pondered for a moment and blurted out.

"I believe that we should convince people with reason. Ministers are the foundation of the country. If they offend the public, it may cause chaos!"

"Third brother, what do you think?"

"Replying to Your Majesty, I believe that the law of the country is the law of the country. Officials should act in accordance with the law and will never tolerate it!"

Li Guoli nodded without any expression.

"Father, we should use thunderous means to recover the debt!"

"Hahahahaha!"

Li Guoli laughed, "Yes, Third Brother has a good idea."

"If you really are from the army, your thunderous methods cannot be resisted." "Then I'll leave this matter to you!"

Li Yansheng looked at Li Yanzhao angrily, but there was nothing he could do.

After the two of them came out, Li Yansheng couldn't bear it anymore.

"Old Third, you are really good at this!"

Li Yanzhao bowed and saluted, "No, no, I'm just doing things for my father!"

"Humph!" Li Yansheng snorted coldly, "Then I wish you all the best!"

After returning to the Prince's Mansion, Li Yansheng was very angry.

Even Li Lingyun and Liu Zhonghuan in the study heard it.

“Keep your attention focused!”

When Li Lingyun heard Liu Zhonghuan talking, he picked up the pen and continued writing.

But Li Yansheng's noise was too loud, and Li Lingyun was scratching his head and couldn't concentrate.

"Forget it, just take a rest for a while!"

Li Lingyun happily put the brush in his hand on the pen holder and stood up.

"Teacher, why is Father so angry?"

Liu Zhonghuan glanced in the direction of the prince's study and said, "I guess he got angry!"

Li Lingyun choked suddenly. He must be angry because he was angry.

He just wanted to know why Li Yansheng was angry.

“Is it related to the current popular campaign to collect debts owed by officials?”

Liu Zhonghuan did not deny it. He picked up the teacup on the table and wanted to drink tea, but found that it was empty.

Feeling a little bored, he put down the teacup.

"Yes, how do you think this can be done?"

Li Lingyun scratched his head. "They owe the national treasury money, so they should pay it back."

"It is said that it is only natural to pay back a debt. How can you refuse to pay?"

Having said that, these officials have lost their conscience and are determined to delay paying the arrears.

"What means do you think should be used?"

Liu Zhonghuan continued to ask.

"Just go to their house and ask for it!"

Liu Zhonghuan laughed. Even a ten-year-old child understood this truth, so how could Li Yansheng not understand it?

This time when he returned home and lost his temper, he must have been defeated by Li Yanzhao.

Based on Li Yanzhao's style of doing things, he should take drastic measures.

The war is now tense and military pay and food are in short supply.

What the emperor wants is the result, who cares about the process?

Li Yansheng wanted to win over the hearts of those officials at this time, which was like flattering the horse without doing anything right.

"Aren't you afraid they'll stab you in the back?"

Li Lingyun patted his chest and said confidently.

"What are you afraid of?"

"I am working for the Great Zhou and I am following the laws of the country."

"No matter how unwilling they are, it is still against the law of the country."

"If they stab me, it's their fault!"

"Besides, as long as I can work for the Great Zhou, what does being stabbed mean?"

Liu Zhonghuan laughed out loud, "This kid is teachable!"

He glanced at the prince's study again and shook his head.

What a pity! What a pity!
Li Yansheng just can’t see through it!
After receiving the imperial edict, Li Yanzhao immediately took action.

First, let’s start with Liang Shuqi, the Minister of War.

Li Yanzhao first came to the Minister's Mansion, "Minister Liang, the emperor has issued an order, and I will act in accordance with it."

"You have three days to pay back the money you owe, or your house will be confiscated."

"Today is already the three-day deadline. If you still haven't repaid the money, don't blame me for being rude!"

Liang Shuqi smiled confidently and said, "Oh?"

"Does the prince really want to do this?"

"I am not the only official in Beijing who owes money. Why are you targeting me?"

"Could it be that our impartial and selfless Prince Qi wants to abuse public power for personal gain and take revenge?"