At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 292: Family Law Punishment for Qingyao
"The autumn harvest is complete. Let's invite Yuan Shao here tomorrow to discuss how to finish paving and digging all the canals and official roads in Jizhou and Yongzhou before the snow starts."

He said: "I want the people of the two states to feel the earth-shaking changes."

"Also, let the Military Affairs Department discuss and check whether the taxes in the four states can be lowered."

“There should be room for decline.”

After thinking it over in her mind, Miaoyu said affirmatively: "I have estimated it before. It can definitely be reduced, but it cannot be reduced too much, otherwise the government offices in various places will not be able to bear it."

"Tell Mr. Guo to hurry up and bring up a memorial."

"Madam, your Jinyiwei will strengthen the supervision of the aristocratic families in the four states."

"no problem."

Ning Xi nodded obediently.

Aristocratic families have always been a problem. Even though Xie Xuanli had 300,000 elite cavalry under his command, he still had to compromise with the aristocratic families.

This is a vicious circle. If one wants to consolidate his position and power and govern the prefectures and counties, he must make use of the gentry.

In order to win over the aristocratic families, Xie Xuanli even married his eldest daughter Xie Wan'er to Jiangnan.

However, it was of no use. His image as the Marquis of Zhenbei did not improve much in the eyes of the aristocratic families.

I'm still cursed by them behind my back.

Xiao Han inevitably made use of the aristocratic families, and at the same time, he opened up a way out for the poor scholars in the world through the recruitment order.

At present, the power of the aristocratic families in the four states of Xiliang is not great, and the governors of each state and county often employ disciples from poor families.

The aristocratic families have not yet reached the point where they are too powerful to be eliminated, but Xiao Han has already made preparations in advance.

They secretly suppressed the aristocratic families, especially in the matter of land annexation, and were extremely harsh.

The Criminal Investigation Department and the Secret Service Department cooperated with the local government offices, and the measures were unprecedentedly strict. Now with the addition of the Jinyiwei, they will definitely be able to suppress it.

The sky was hazy with mist and rain. The bamboo trees at the door made sparse noises, and there was a slight chill in the air.

The cool breeze blew, making the doors and windows rattle.

The huge courtyard was filled with a sense of autumnal loneliness, and the grass and trees were withered.

After taking a comfortable hot bath, they naturally played in the water together. By the time the door was opened, it was already evening.

Qingyao sat by the lake, her chin in her hands, in a daze, no one knew what she was thinking about. She didn't even notice the white cranes that she hated the most swimming over.

"Why are you dazed?"

Xiao Han walked over and patted her shoulder, which scared her.

"Don't you know that scaring people can kill them?"

Qingyao turned around and rolled her eyes.

"It's obviously you who didn't notice it."

He didn't get angry, just sat down next to me and said jokingly, "Why are you blaming me?"

"It's your fault."

Qingyao came over and muttered softly, "As soon as I got out of confinement, I started to make trouble for Sister Yu'er and Sister Ningxi."

"Cough cough cough."

"Little kid, stop talking nonsense."

Xiao Han's face was filled with black lines.

"Humph."

"I'm not a child."

Qingyao raised her head: "I don't know who can't let it go."

"It's me! It's me."

Xiao Han sneered.

"A few days ago, Mr. Qingyi came back and left again."

She felt a little disappointed. "I don't know what my husband is busy with. He only comes back to see me once a year or two."

"He is very busy."

Xiao Han patted her shoulder lovingly and said, "I'm always busy, so I can't come back often."

"Your Majesty, why don't you let the gentleman come back?"

Qingyao looked at him and said seriously, "Most of what you are busy with, sir, is useless. You might as well stay in the palace."

She roughly guessed Xue Changqing's identity and what he was doing. This sentence was actually an implicit expression of her own thoughts.

"If you don't try, how do you know if it's useful?"

Xiao Han shook his head: "Your Mr. Qingyi has an obsession in his heart. If he doesn't do it, I'm afraid he will never rest in peace until he dies." "Is it important?"

Qingyao leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "Why do people have to do things they don't want to do or like?"

"How can I understand that you, girl, have something else in your words?"

Xiao Han smiled and said, "Why? Are you still playing a guessing game with me?"

"No way."

Qingyao rubbed her arm and acted coquettishly, "I just think my life now is pretty good. I grow vegetables, read books, and practice sword every day."

"Nine out of ten things in life are not what you want them to be."

He sighed: "Not to mention the mortals, even the immortals in heaven can't have everything go their way."

"Don't think so much."

"If you have time recently, go to the Grinding Hall to read military books."

"it is good."

She nodded.

"But the premise is that it doesn't interfere with your own practice."

Xiao Han said: "Military tactics and talent are all tools to realize one's ambitions, but if one wants to settle down and make a living, the most reliable thing is still the sword in one's hand."

"understood."

"That's so verbose."

"Just like the old woman in the yard."

She stuck out her tongue playfully.

"Bold."

Xiao Han opened his eyes wide, "I will punish you according to the family rules tonight."

"I'm not afraid."

Qingyao sneered: "I have recently learned a few new moves from Sister Da Meier, which are specially used to deal with you. It may not be impossible for me to defeat you."

"What a loud tone."

The corner of his mouth raised, "Not to mention you alone, even if your master Da Mei'er is included, I am not afraid."

"Hmph. Don't regret it later."

Her eyes formed a pair of crescents when she smiled, which looked very beautiful.

At night, Qingyao paid the price for her long-lost arrogance. Even when she finally called her master Da Meir over, it was of no avail.

The two's cultivation was still too weak, and they were killed by Xiao Han's domineering sword and returned in defeat.

"woohoo"

"woohoo"

The cold wind was howling, hitting the doors and windows. The night was dark, the moon was dim, and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.

The candle flame flickered, and on the stove under the windowsill, the boiling water kept emitting steam.

Ruoyan, wearing a black robe, was brewing hot tea. The door was pushed open and Xiao Han walked in refreshed.

"Son."

Ruoyan handed over the hot tea in her hand and said, "What can I do for you?"

"I want something."

Xiao Han took the hot tea, took a sip, and said in a deep voice: "Divine beast blood."

Ruoyan didn't ask anything. She probably didn't have this habit. "But the essence of the divine beast is a bit difficult."

"If it wasn't difficult, would Li Zheng, the Lord of the Net, be needed to take action?"

He said: "As far as I know, the legends about mythical beasts are not false. Dragons, phoenixes, unicorns and black tortoises all appeared in the world in ancient times."

"The Black Tortoise and the Phoenix were killed, their blood was devoured, and the Qilin is in the Lingyun Cave in Bashu."

Only the real dragon is missing."

"After I return, I will have people do their best to find out the whereabouts of the real dragon."

Ruoyan nodded.

"Ah."

Xiao Han said: "This matter should not be publicized, Luowang can only do it privately."

(End of this chapter)