In the blink of an eye, Zong Shou's expression darkened again, and Xuanyuan Yicai felt that something was wrong. He frowned and thought for a moment, thinking that just before Zong Shou, he was going to sink into the sea of clouds. Immediately, his eyes also looked sad: "Did you fail to find your uncle this time?"
Zong Shou secretly smiled bitterly upon hearing this, knowing that Xuanyuan Yiren would be mistaken.
What he was worried about had nothing to do with it. However, the fact that Zong Weiran is still alive cannot be easily told to others.
He trusted this future chess piece, but this occasion was not the time to say these words.
Shaking his head without answering, Zong Shou threw the 'Imperial Edict and Credentials' in his hand into the trash can without any respect. Kong Yao felt bitter again, but he didn't notice it and turned his gaze to Xuanyuan Yiren's side.
I saw an old man sitting there. He looks like an old man in his seventies, very old, but the vitality contained in his body is not comparable to that of a young man like him.
"Excuse me, is this old gentleman the master of the Danquan Sect and your master, Old Mingdan?"
The old man's eyes widened slightly, and without any introduction from Xuanyuan Yiren, he stood up and bowed.
"I am Ming Dan, and I have met your Majesty! This incident in our Danquan Sect has made your Majesty laugh."
"What's so funny about this?"
Zong Shou chuckled, as if he didn't care: "The spiritual tide is about to rise, and these alien races are swarming in. Especially the Shadowless Demon Race, which is the most difficult to deal with. In ancient times, countless sects and dynasties were destroyed at their hands. Can the sect leader Protecting the foundation without losing it is a great contribution to the Danling Sect. This incident has nothing to do with the sect leader. It’s just—"
As soon as these two words came out, Zong Shou's tone changed, and his expression became slightly serious: "It's just the way of the king, and rewards and punishments should be clear. Don't be biased. After all, this battle started because of the Danquan Sect. For the sake of Yi Ren, I don’t want to punish you. But in the future, all the elixirs produced by the Danquan Sect will be donated to me for 40% of Tianshan Mountain—"
Xuanyuan Yiren was startled again when he heard this. He was about to speak, but Zong Shou glared back hard.
Punishment is appropriate, but the number of 40% is too large—
It has obviously been restored long ago, making up for the shortcomings of Xuan Yue Mu Huang Jue. But like a turtle, it cannot come out of seclusion. Let Xuanyuan Yiren bear the pressure alone. Even if this person has various reasons for concerns, it is difficult to get his forgiveness.
How could he let this Ming Dan have an easy time
Ming Dan breathed a sigh of relief, but stopped Xuanyuan Yiren and saluted Zong Shou again: "Ming Dan obeys your order. This time, your Majesty, you can be said to have saved our sect from danger. Everyone in our Danquan sect is grateful." It’s endless! This grace is like reincarnation. I will be sent to you one day and I won’t delay it.”
When Ming Dan said this, Zong Shou felt a little embarrassed and a little embarrassed.
It's a pity that the Danquan Sect produces 40% of the elixirs, but they will never let it go no matter what.
He was originally rich, but since he got the Zhouji Book of Life, he was actually a poor man—
Thinking about it this way, the future becomes even more bleak. With a weak smile, Zong Shou finally looked at Lei Dong and Jin Buhui with a smile.
Dealing with so many things, these two brothers were almost left out in the cold.
At this time, there was Zhao Yanran beside him, looking eagerly in this direction, as if she wanted to say something to him.
It's just that this crazy woman simply pretended that she didn't see it and ignored it... The fragrant and pure, cool and sweet wine poured into her throat. When it sinks into the chest and abdomen, it immediately turns into a ball of flame. It makes people feel warm all over and feels extremely comfortable and energetic.
"Good wine! Is this the incense of flames? She is indeed a strange woman who can brew such good wine. This Miss Zhenru will be flawed in the future, so I must meet her! Have another glass!"
But at this time Lei Dong next to him had an earthy complexion. There seemed to be gold stars spinning in his eyes, and his mind was already in a daze, and he couldn't think clearly. It seemed like he was about to fall to the ground at any moment, and there was only one thing in his mind.
You must never drink this wine again—
There seem to be dozens of jars of this kind of wine in the Qiankun bag. But today, I can't take it out even if I beat him to death.
He asked himself that a drunken man could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, but today he was totally stuck here.
The two of them drank together seventeen jars of the magical brew like Lieyanxiang. But by this time, I couldn't drink anymore. It can be said that this is the first time that I have met my opponent.
This guy obviously didn’t know how to drink before—
Zong Shou chuckled, thinking that today he would take revenge for his sworn vows.
Jin Buhui, who was beside him, sighed: "Senior brother Lei Dong was so wise throughout his life, but today it can be said that it has all been ruined!"
The tone of his voice seemed to be deeply regretful, but the look in his eyes was full of gloating.
He stretched out a finger, waved it in front of Lei Dong, and asked how much it was. Lei Dong was puzzled and answered "eight". He couldn't help it anymore and burst out laughing.
Then with a calm look on his face, he asked Zongshou: "Brother Shou just returned from the east, but he went to Gong Xinran's cemetery? You have been worried and confused just now, but why are you worried about this?"
"Exactly!"
Zong Shou's expression also condensed: "Looking at the situation there, I'm afraid that within a year or two, the Nine Yin Underworld Emperor will take action. I don't know if she will be the one at that time -"
Jin Buhui raised his eyebrows, knowing the meaning of Zong Shou's words. If Gong Xinran still retains consciousness, then there can be some friendship between the two parties. If not, then the only solution is to fight to the death.
"I was worried too! But now that you have Blood Cloud Riding in your hands, even if the Underworld Emperor is born right now, what do you have to fear?"
Zong Shou shook his head and said nothing. This method in the Netherworld was used to restrain the Blood Cloud Rider.
Then I heard Jin Buhui say again: "After I go back, I will ask the master to find a way, and all the seal sects will work together to seal it. Every Jiuyin Ming girl who is born must be a thousand miles away. This is not your family. thing-"
Zong Shou smiled, but did not comment on the words of the sects working together.
This is a matter of fishing for the moon in the water. It can only be imagined, and it will never succeed. It is destined to be a bamboo basket to fish for water. The only one who can truly rely on is the Tao of the common people.
This brother of his was born with a warm heart. As long as they are truly recognized as friends, they will do their best to get along with them.
Since the battle more than ten days ago, when he led his people there alone and took the risk to rescue him, we can know one thing or two.
So Gong Xinran still needs to find another way.
At this time, Jin Buhui fell into silence again. It seemed that he hesitated for a long time before he asked: "Brother Shou has unified the Eastern Yunlu continent, and his military strength is the strongest among overseas countries. Next, are you interested in the Central Yunlu continent?"
Zong Shou smiled, knowing that Jin Buhui would ask about this matter. Although Haoxuan Sect is a monk sect, it is inextricably related to Confucianism.
Indirectly, he was working for Dashang.
If he intends to aspire to the throne, it will be uncomfortable for Haoxuanzong and Jin Buhui to be caught between him.
Without much hesitation and careful thought, Zong Shou shook his head again: "I didn't do it unintentionally! Before the collapse of Great Shang, I will not easily set foot in the Central Cloud Continent. If there is a way, I would like to try it and conquer the outer lands-"
Jin Buhui was obviously relieved. It was the best to be like this. And the last sentence made him freeze even more: "Outland?"
It was as if I heard something ridiculous and unbelievable.
"It's the outer realm! Do we only allow others to invade our cloud realm, and we won't allow people from our realm to fight them out?"
As he spoke, Zong Shou's eyes shone slightly.
In fact, it was not him who said this sentence first, but that person. At this time, he should have been preparing to conquer that other world—
Jin Buhui still felt it was absurd, and he was also a little confused, not knowing how to say it. He simply turned his face and took a deep look below.
The three of them are not formal people. Although they are not dissolute, they are also open-minded and uninhibited.
The place I chose to drink was at the top of the cliff in Hanyao Palace.
Looking down at this time. You can take in all the scenery of the city. He said in a leisurely tone: "These days, I have been wandering around the Qiantian Mountains. Here, the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and they are always smiling. All farmers within a thousand miles are exempted from taxes. It is incredible -"
Huh
Zong Shou was startled, a little confused. They work in the Tianshan Mountains and against the farmers in those fields. No more taxes? Why didn't he know
Concentrating his concentration, Zong Shou tried very hard to think back, and then he vaguely remembered.
A few months ago, when he returned to Qiantian Mountain, Ren Bo had someone bring over a large pile of memorials and ask him to sign them.
I didn't pay much attention to it at the time. Anyway, several members of his cabinet had already discussed it. It doesn't involve military affairs, so there's nothing wrong with it. So I didn’t take a closer look. They all agreed.
It is said that business was at its peak in Qiantian Mountain at this time. The business tax alone amounted to tens of millions, several times more than before. At this time, hunting in the sea of clouds often yielded results.
Compared with this, this agricultural tax is already a drop in the bucket. Continuing to collect it will give those officials an opportunity to use their hands.
It would be better to exempt them all and save some manpower for tax collectors.
Moreover, business was so prosperous that many people went to the city to work as servants for higher incomes. On the contrary, no one is dealing with the soil honestly.
It seemed that he didn't say anything at that time. He agreed to the matter with a very generous stroke of his pen.
Thinking about it now, I felt extremely regretful and beat my chest and feet. This Ren Bo is really not a good guy!
The key is that he was rich before, so he didn't have to care. At this time, he was very poor, and his eyes turned green for all financial resources.
It seems that when we go back, we have to think of ways to test it out and see if we can increase taxes. Or it is also possible to increase the distribution ratio between the internal treasury and the national treasury -
With an awkward smile, Zong Shou then listened to Jin Buhui say: "My Majesty, the Great Shang, has been wise and wise in governing for decades. But all the people in the land of Jiuzhou can never be as good as you in the Tianshan Mountains." Generally speaking, when all industries are prosperous, the people are rich. It's really unfair. You practice swordsmanship and martial arts every day and never manage politics. How could this be so? In fact, I have been thinking these days, what if you were to be the emperor of the great Shang Dynasty? "
Just as he was talking, he suddenly saw Lei Dong's figure shake. The whole person rolled down from the eaves. The two looked at each other and burst out laughing... RQ