East Heart City! In the mansion of Taiwei Pang.
"What's the news?" Captain Pang looked at his subordinates.
"The gods are all calm. Although the Human Emperor received the news, he didn't say anything!" an official said respectfully.
"The Human Emperor didn't say anything, that's good. It seems that I did the right thing!" Taiwei Pang showed a momentary look of satisfaction.
"Lieutenant, the money has been refunded, the people have settled down, and everything has returned to before. However, Wang Xiong is tax-free for one year, and our financial balance is a bit...!" Another official said with an ugly face.
"How long will our balance be enough to cover all expenses?" Taiwei Pang frowned.
"Barely one year!" the official said with a wry smile.
"One year? That's enough!" Pang Taiwei said solemnly.
"No, Lieutenant, it's just a year! It's just to pay salaries to all our officials. It's just for one year. There's nothing extra. The money that the Lieutenant used to bribe some other officials is gone. The Lieutenant wants to do something else. The money for the matter is gone, which means that this year we can only defend, not attack!" The official said with a bitter smile.
"You can only defend? Huh, even if you defend, the power I hold is not comparable to that of Wang Xiong? If you don't develop, then you won't develop. Wang Xiong? Let's continue playing with him, huh, doesn't Wang Xiong have a lot of money? Then Just give him a name and help him spend money. When he runs out of money, I'll see what he will do!" Pang Taiwei said with a look in his eyes.
"Establishing a name?"
"Yes, haven't there been many projects delayed in major cities in the past? As far as Dongxin City is concerned, there are three rivers to be managed, five areas to be separated from water and sewage, and eight droughts to be solved! It couldn't be done before. Now, leave it all to Wang Xiong, what do I think he will do? Is ten million spiritual stones a lot? If you can only get them out but not in, they will all be spent soon. When all his money is spent, what do I think he will do? " Taiwei Pang sneered.
"Once Wang Xiong spends all his money, won't he have to collect taxes again? At that time, the people will not be willing. Orders will be changed overnight, good governance will not be clear, and bad governance will come. Wang Xiong will be scolded to death. Taiwei, you are doing this. High, high!" All the officials immediately flattered.
"Yes, yes, there are so many projects. I wonder how Wang Xiong will take them. Doesn't he have a lot of money? Doesn't he want to take over the Eastern fiefdom? This is the suffering of the people. He won't ignore it, right? If he doesn't care, what will the people think of him? ?”
"Yes, yes, yes, we will tell all the people about Wang Xiong's 10 million spiritual stones, and at the same time, force Wang Xiong to spend money. The people will definitely be watching Wang Xiong. I wonder if he spends it!"
"Yes, yes, hahaha!"
"Hahahaha!" Taiwei Pang laughed.
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Not long after, all the people in the Dongfang fiefdom understood why Dongfang King was exempt from tax. Ten million spirit stones, what a terrifying amount.
Many officials jointly petitioned Dongfang Wang to implement projects for the people. All the people knew about the joint signature.
Countless people watched eagerly.
Captain Pang and his party were waiting for Wang Xiong to make a fool of himself.
Not long after, news came from Dongfang Wangfu.
"What? Did you take it? Did Wang Xiong take it? Does he know how much it will cost?" Pang Taiwei's face changed and he asked in surprise.
"There are a thousand large-scale projects in total. On the one hand, Wang Xiong's spiritual stones have to be paid to officials and defenders, and on the other hand, they have to take on these projects. Even if he has 10 million spiritual stones, he can only support them at most. Eight months!" an official said with an ugly expression.
"Is Wang Xiong really crazy? He accepted them all without screening?" Pang Taiwei confirmed again.
"Yes, Dongfang Prince's Mansion has started to post notices for all upcoming projects! Moreover, it has notified all the government offices and requested their utmost cooperation!" the official said.
"Lieutenant, do we want to cooperate?" an official said with an ugly expression.
"Cooperate! If you don't cooperate, Wang Xiong will withdraw his capital. Then the dirty water will be poured out on us. Hum, cooperate, then cooperate. Let me see what he will do in eight months!" Pang Taiwei looked ferocious. road.
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Dongfang Wangfu, in the main hall.
Wang Xiong drank tea while a group of anxious retainers stood in front of him.
"My lord, what you promised was too reckless!"
"Yes, we just did the math and found out that even with so many projects accepted, 10 million spiritual stones are not enough!"
"Your Majesty, this is Captain Pang's conspiracy!"
"Your Majesty, we can't accept it!"
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All the subordinates looked anxious.
Even Wang Tiance was anxious, because Wang Tiance also saw the sinister intentions of Pang Taiwei. He was kidnapping Wang Xiong out of righteousness and forcing Wang Xiong to spend money.
Eight months later, there are still four months to go. What should I do if I have no money for those four months
Everyone was like ants on a hot pot. Only Wang Xiong was sitting there, drinking tea calmly and listening to the talk of all his subordinates.
Wang Zhongquan stood aside and did not interrupt from beginning to end, only occasionally looking at Wang Xiong in confusion.
The main hall was noisy for a while. Seeing that Wang Xiong didn't speak, everyone also became quiet and looked at Wang Xiong together.
"Are you done?" Wang Xiong said calmly.
"Your Majesty!" Everyone shouted anxiously in unison.
"Don't worry, can't I see Captain Pang's conspiracy? Ha!" Wang Xiong sneered.
"Then the prince will accept it?" Wang Tiance asked eagerly.
All the officials had the same expression.
"Why don't you accept it? Captain Pang is building momentum for me! Haven't you seen how many people are feeling grateful in the past few days? Haven't you seen the rolling fortune flowing from all directions to Zhendong City?" Wang Xiong laughed. road.
When Wang Xiong said this, everyone was slightly startled.
"Yes, these days, the sky is filled with air and the sea is filled with golden light. More and more luck is coming! But in eight months, we will have no money. If we collect taxes then, the people will riot. At that time, our luck may collapse!" Wang Tiance said anxiously.
Everyone is equally anxious.
"People's hearts cannot be bullied!" Wang Xiong shook his head.
"Ah?" Everyone looked puzzled.
"We are good to the people, don't the people know it in their hearts? This time, Taiwei Pang has been building momentum for me and has publicized almost everything about these projects to the people. The people are grateful for my desperate actions for the people, so they are naturally slow to It's time to get along with the palace. Don't be impatient, don't be impatient!" Wang Xiong said with a smile.
"But, eight months later...!" Everyone worried.
"Don't worry, go and see what the people say, and then come back to discuss the matter!" Wang Xiong said with a smile.
All the officials nodded blankly.
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In the Eastern Fiefdom, the thirty-six cities, the entrances of each major city, and the government orders and notices were all surrounded by people.
"Dongxin City, the dead river is under control, ah, it's finally under control, the prince really agreed!"
"That's great. Water and sewage discharge has always been a big problem in our area. When it rains, there will be floods, and the prince actually agreed to take care of it!"
"It's better for you, Your Majesty!"
"Yes, I heard that the prince paid for all this money himself, all from his own pocket!"
"It's not just our city. I heard that all the cities in the fiefdom are like this. The prince has taken over all the big projects! How much does it cost!"
"No taxes, just use your own money. Your Majesty is such a good person!"
"Yes, we suffered in the past. That Captain Pang took so much of our tax money, but he didn't help us manage it. He still used these projects to defraud the prince of his money. What a bastard!"
"Yes, the prince has earned ten million spiritual stones with his own life in the city of gods."
"The prince spends his own money to help us. Taiwei Pang takes our taxes and never does anything for us!"
"In case the prince doesn't have enough money, old man, I am willing to donate to help the prince!"
"Yes, we must drive Taiwei Pang out of the Eastern Fiefdom. What a good man the prince is!"
"The two princes are both good people. Only when the princes are in power can we have a good life. Then Captain Pang, get out of here!"
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The discussions among the people in the major cities quickly spread to the Dongfang Palace. Once again, all the ministers gathered in Wangxiong Hall.
"Your Majesty, the public sentiment has changed. Although our people were there to guide them at the beginning, it was no longer needed later!" Wang Tiance said with surprise on his face.
"Yes, people everywhere are looking forward to the prince regaining their cities! I heard that some people want to donate voluntarily!" Wang Zhongquan said with a smile.
"There is no need to donate. Once the people are allowed to donate, Captain Pang will have another excuse to attack!" Wang Xiong said with a smile.
"I seem to have seen the past again, in the old prince's era, when the people loved the prince!" Wang Tiance sighed.
"Yes, yes, Captain Pang has stolen the chicken but lost the rice again this time, haha!" the officials laughed.
Wang Xiong smiled slightly. Because this moment has been expected for a long time. Because Wang Xiong is now justified. All teachers have a reputation and occupy morality!
No matter what kind of war, when it is based on morality, it will be invincible. If the people's wishes and expectations are met, everything will fall into place.
Captain Pang? In the eyes of others, it is like a mountain, but in Wang Xiong's eyes, it is nothing more than that.
"But, Your Majesty, if you don't accept donations, what will happen in eight months?" Wang Tiance asked worriedly.
"Don't worry, I have my own plans!" Wang Xiong said calmly.
"But, that Captain Pang played a conspiracy this time and forced us to spend money so quickly. It is inevitable that he will not continue to shoot cold arrows. If he makes another move...!" Wang Tiance said with an ugly face.
Wang Xiong narrowed his eyes and said, "Yes, we should really find something for him to do!"
"Your Majesty, do you have any ideas?" Wang Tiance's eyes lit up.
"To take over the Eastern fiefdom, I have four steps to take. The first step is to be tax-free for one year. It's time to take the second step!" Wang Xiong narrowed his eyes.
"The second step?" Everyone was slightly startled.
Four steps? When did the prince come up with the four steps? The first step, tax exemption for one year, has turned the Eastern fiefdom upside down. Does the prince have three more steps to take? This, is this true
"The second step is to be promoted to a higher rank!" Wang Xiong said with a smile.
"June and rank? Who will be promoted and promoted?" Wang Tiance was slightly startled.
"All important officials in the Eastern Fiefdom must be promoted to higher ranks!" Wang Xiong said with a smile.
"Why?" The officials looked puzzled.