The entanglement and boredom on his face couldn't be hidden.
He Yue also saw that I was upset and said:
"Do you want to call other people to discuss it?"
I sighed and said in a melancholy tone:
"No matter how much we discuss, the result will not change, and we still have to go. This involves standing in line. If you don't go, you will be blacklisted by the royal family. Who can stand it. The problem is that the letter is too strange to write. Tell me who will go to other territories, and don't tell me in what capacity. I just want me to take a guard to the capital... If it wasn't for the expensive letter paper and the king's seal on the back, I would have thought it was What about fraudulent letters?"
He Yue smiled wryly and remained silent.
I asked:
"That's not right. In that case, what about those territories that are fighting. The day before yesterday, there was still a lot of fighting, and the boss of one of them was suddenly called away the next day. How can we fight this battle?"
He Yue replied:
"I should try to avoid those city lords who are still fighting. But war is a good excuse. Even if the letter is sent to them, they can use war as a reason and reject it logically. Although I don't think anyone is willing Just say no."
I am very surprised:
"Why, the king still gives them New Year's money? Everyone kowtows to the king, and then there is a red envelope?"
He Yue leaned against me, didn't look at me, but stared at the letter on the table, her gaze was a little more eager.
With her hands folded in her sleeves and a smile on her lips, she said:
"If you know what this letter means, you will also be tempted. Although there are many uncertainties in this trip to the royal capital, being able to get this letter from the royal family shows that in the eyes of the royal family, you are The person who is most suitable to inherit the status of the lord. Just imagine, if this person is the heir appointed by a certain lord, then he needs to declare his identity through this public appearance, and deter those brothers and sisters who are plotting evil; and if this person is not the heir, then he It is even more necessary to prove that you are stronger than the prince through this incident, so as to boost morale and win the hearts of the people. In their eyes, this letter is like a Shangfang sword, symbolizing power and glory."
In this way... There are really advantages and disadvantages.
For many people, although this inexplicable letter makes people feel uneasy, it is still a very prestigious thing to be able to represent their territory to the capital to celebrate the New Year. Different from the casual gatherings in the sea of clouds, this kind of event held by the royal family has a strong political meaning in it. If you can grasp it, it is indeed a good opportunity.
But again—what the hell does this have to do with Lid?
If I go to the capital, can my father call me back to Yunyang to be his heir? Or is it that the people of Yunyang will run to Yuxi City to serve as soon as they hear that I have gone to the capital
impossible.
The reason is simple, I am no longer the "City Lord of Yunyang".
Those who follow me have long since lost their way out. The mountain in front of me will not loosen because of this kind of thing. The lord of Yunyang didn't want to see me. When he was still in Lingyun City, he tacitly allowed my brother to mess with me again and again. It was not enough to drive me to Yuxi City, so he directly removed Yuxi City from Yunyang's territory, and let Zhao in the north Chen can go south without any worries, but he insists on forcing me to die. The king's family is not a good person either. I remember clearly the fact that the dog king tried to sow discord before leaving. This trip to the king's capital is definitely more dangerous than imagined.
Perhaps in the eyes of many people, righteousness is as important as strength, and righteousness can win the hearts of the people.
But Yuxi City didn't believe that.
The people's hearts are here because Yuxi City has given them benefits. Collect the lowest tax and give the best benefits to make them reluctant to leave. Externally, Yuxi City doesn't need any fame and righteousness, just concentrate on development, accumulate strength, and then crush all the way one day. There is no other way.
I stroked the letter paper several times with my hand, and finally said:
"I'll tell Alaiya when I come back, let her go with me. It's still half a month away, but the capital is far away, so I have to pack my luggage in advance."
I stood up, walked to the door, opened the door and blew the cold air.
After my mind cleared up, I said to He Yue:
"Before I leave, let's hold a party at the City Lord's Mansion. I can't celebrate the New Year with you, so let's experience the taste of the New Year in advance. As the year approaches, it's time to sit down and have a chat and relax."
He Yue replied with a smile:
"I have also intended this for a long time. The money still has to be paid."
"Okay, the iron cock has plucked its feathers?"
"Plucking hairs and benefiting a city, you can still give it a try."
He Yue stood up, walked to my side, and stood side by side.
When the wind blew her long sleeves, He Yue asked:
"Lead, do you know what I was thinking when I just saw your scientific alchemy method?"
I shook my head.
He Yue lowered her voice and said:
"I'm thinking, once this kind of cost and this kind of production method become popular, ordinary people can afford it."
She stood beside me and said lightly:
"This year Bai Yiqing entered the royal capital, but how many people in the world who should be listed as public officials are still buried in the market? This is especially true in martial arts. No matter how hard the children of ordinary families are, if they are not too talented, how can they compare with those in the medicinal herbs?" The rich and noble children who have been bubbled. It is said that it is easy to pile up realm bubbles by relying on natural talents and earth treasures, but as long as they are not too eager for success, people who are assisted by medicines will definitely grow faster than those who do not. It's a little too unfair for the common people who take pills..."
Seeing He Yue's serious face, I knew she was very concerned about this matter.
After all, he has been used to the cruelty of the world since he was a child, so it is not surprising that he can have this idea of "a shelter for the poor and happy people in the world".
Rather, many of Heyue's ruling ideas come from this. For example, he strictly controlled the ratio of soldiers to people, was more relaxed about taxes and labor, and often put people's livelihood as a priority, and so on.
I didn't look at her, but looked at the gloomy sky outside, and said:
"It sounds beautiful. But I always think that the gap between people is there from birth. If you feel unfair about it, you should climb up with a heart of death. Barefoot is not afraid of wearing shoes, isn't it?" ?Children from rich families often take their own lives too seriously, while children from poor and lowly families can often really fight for their lives. There is no chance in this gap. But on the other hand, if children from other families are rich and hardworking , People will indeed understand what cruelty is. He Yue, we are the rulers, superiors, and vested interests of Yuxi City, but we are not heroes."
I squinted my eyes, went silent for a while, and added:
"You can face the world with benevolence and do something for the world. But from the perspective of the world itself, there is no need for so-called heroes. What we give them is what they deserve. If we don't give them, they have no right Yes, we don't have to feel guilty."
He Yue took a deep breath, let it out slowly, and said softly:
"yes."