This time, Su Qiao decided to give them a taste of their own medicine and let them reap what they sowed.
"I..."
Li Ying had never expected that such a situation would occur. She was caught in a dilemma and didn't know what to do.
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Your Majesty should always remember that the people are the foundation of the country. Only by caring for the people's needs, alleviating their sufferings, and allowing them to live and work in peace and contentment, can our Huangming continue to grow stronger."
"Your Majesty should take a long-term view. This is the first lesson I will teach you after you take power."
Su Qiao talked nonsense in a serious manner.
However, what she said made all the ministers nod in agreement.
Even Master Wen, who usually remained neutral, looked at Su Qiao with approval and admiration.
The ministers looked at the figure standing on the steps with his hands behind his back, and a sense of solemnity rose from the bottom of their hearts.
It turned out that the prince had thought deeply. In the past, they had underestimated her, thinking that she was just a military man who could only solve problems by force and status, and did not understand the true way to govern a country.
Also, the prince's majesty seemed to be even deeper.
Although he was not as strong as them, nor as handsome as them, the pitcher seemed to have an innate power when he raised his foot.
Her eyes were not sharp, and the expression on her face could even be considered gentle and polite, but those black eyes looking at you lightly could make people feel cold in their hearts and on their backs.
At this time, they had no idea what was going on today.
Judging from His Majesty's expression and words, the matter of increasing taxes had obviously been discussed before, and the prince also agreed.
Now it has suddenly been denied and they are determined to reduce local taxes, which seems weird no matter how you look at it.
There is a problem.
I'm afraid something unexpected happened between the prince and Li Fengjun.
This was the common thought among the ministers.
"Your Majesty is right. As the saying goes, water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Only when everyone is united can we make our Huangming Nation stronger."
Master Wen stroked his beard and was the first to speak in agreement.
The others looked at each other.
Even Grand Tutor Wen has sided with the prince, so what is there to hesitate about
Especially those officials who were originally Su Qiao, threw their hems, knelt down and shouted: "We second the tax reduction proposed by the prince."
"We also second the motion!" The officials who had always remained neutral also knelt down.
The rest hesitated for a while and then knelt down silently.
Su Qiao glanced at these people.
Well, now you can get rid of some small bugs without even checking.
Li Ying did not expect that just a matter of taxation would make all the civil and military officials stand on the side of King Rui.
What made her most angry was that she had already agreed to this matter beforehand.
Now, on her first day in power, she bit back. How could she not be angry
How can I not feel aggrieved
Li Ying's face turned blue and red. She was speechless and had no way to defend herself.
Because King Rui's decisions were all for the sake of Huangming Country and for her.
Su Qiao slowly admired her expression, raised his eyebrows and looked at her gently: "Does Your Majesty think it's not good?"
"No, I... I feel very good."
In front of all the civil and military officials, Li Ying was in a dilemma and had to nod his head.
In fact, Su Qiao didn't care about her statement at all, but she was the emperor after all, so she had to give her some face on the surface.
"Since His Majesty has agreed, then this matter should be dealt with as soon as possible. Minister Li, give the order immediately!"