I have been slaying demons in the Demon Slayer Division for thirty years

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!"

Cui Shangshu and Lu Shangshu burst into tears of gratitude and kowtowed nine times to express their gratitude.

As long as Xu Ye is determined to balance the court, the civil servants will have many ways and means to suppress the military officers to the point where they dare not let go.

The military attache is a barbarian who doesn't understand politics at all.

Today there are only dozens of fines and three months of salary, but tomorrow it will be the execution of the nine tribes!

Cui Shangshu decided to add fuel to the fire and let His Majesty know that civil servants would not rebel but could do things.

"Your Majesty, a few days ago I asked my ministers to think about how to increase the population of Dashun, and today we have some ideas."

Xu Ye looked happy and said: "Ai Qing, please tell me quickly."

"Your Majesty, the ancestors of Wei Chen live in Da Qian. Even if they decline, the relationship still exists."

Cui Shangshu said: "Wei Chen can contact his friends and buy people from Dagan to come to Dashun. Even if the price is sold in Luojing City, the population of one million will only be 10 million taels."

Dashun's treasury was empty. What was lacking was not money, but food and other people's necessities.

Daqiannan Xinjiang blocked trade with Dashun. Food became increasingly expensive and money became increasingly cheap. By replacing the population with smuggled markets, it was a sure profit. .

Xu Ye was moved when he heard this, and this matter was not against morality.

There is a special human market in Daqian to sell people. Most of them become slaves of wealthy families and are often beaten to death by their masters. After being sold to Dashun, they became common people with land. It is hard to say which one is better or worse.

Lu Shangshu said immediately after receiving the signal from his friend.

"Your Majesty, Weichen has a way in Daqian, and he can also buy millions of people. Weichen's family was killed by Emperor Li, and the territory of Daqian has been completely destroyed, but there are many relics left."

"We are willing to offer the relics to His Majesty for the purpose of purchasing people!"

Because of Cui Yuan, the Cui family has not been destroyed yet, and the gold and silver buried underground by the ancestors have been inherited.

The Lu family only has the Dashun branch left, and the treasures hidden everywhere have become ownerless, so it is better to present them to the court to show their loyalty.

"You two beloved ministers, please get up quickly, you are truly the pillars of the country!"

Xu Ye's mind was spinning, thinking about Cui and Lu's thoughts.

The Xu family is a family of military commanders. At least in Xu Ye's generation, it is difficult to change the habit of emphasizing military force over literature.

So when I heard Cui and Liu's method, I immediately suspected a conspiracy. Based on this, it was easy to figure out their intentions.

Dashun is now basically a dragon cavalry army. The key points of the imperial court are controlled by the military generals, and the people below are the relatives of the soldiers.

In this case, it is difficult for the Cui and Lu families to control real power, so they must dilute the influence of the Dragoon Army and purchase the population from outside.

With a population of two to three million mixed in, it will be difficult for the people to support the generals wholeheartedly, and the rest will be disputes in the court.

Xu Ye wanted to understand the key points, but could not refuse Cui and Lu's proposal. This was a naked conspiracy to buy millions of people, and finally enrich Dashun.

At the same time, with the ebb and flow of Daqian, perhaps one day we can be truly equal.

"This matter..."

Xu Ye just agreed, but suddenly his soul started to beat and his heart felt uneasy.

After ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor, the dragon's luck transformed into the shape of a dragon. Even though he was weak, he still possessed all kinds of mysteries.

Dragon-shaped luck is not very useful for cultivating immortals, and may even be an obstacle. However, when encountering wrong decisions related to the country and the dynasty, it will secretly give warnings.

"This matter is put on hold for now."

Xu Ye said: "Buying millions of people from Daqian will inevitably lead to the tragedy of countless wives and children being separated. It is not something you can do."

"Your Majesty, Dashun is in urgent need of replenishing its population. Those who achieve great things don't stick to trivial matters!"

Cui and Lu knelt down again and persuaded Xu Ye to agree to the matter.

After Xu Ye resisted the temptation, his mind suddenly became clear. When he thought about it carefully, he couldn't help but be shocked.

I almost embarked on the road of seeking death!

Dashun was able to destroy the barbarians and establish a country in southern Xinjiang. Ninety percent of the reason was the support of immortals and gods.

Therefore, after Xu Ye ascended the throne, he always paid attention to the movements of the real immortals and summarized and analyzed various news. He also made insinuations from the God of Plague, trying to figure out the gods' likes and dislikes.

Finally, Xu Ye came to a conclusion.

Humane merit!

At first, Xu Ye was not clear about what humane virtues were. By analyzing the news about the true immortal and observing the behavior of the Plague God, he gradually came to a conclusion.

Being beneficial to the human race means being blessed by human virtues.

Intangible, intangible, and yet certain to exist!

Plundering and selling people is beneficial to Dashun, but it is evil to humanity, damaging merit, and may lead to divine punishment.

Xu Ye thought about this and said in a cold voice: "This is the end of the human trafficking business in Da Da. Don't mention it again in the future!"

Cui and Lu looked at each other and thought to themselves why His Majesty would refuse.

Is it a balance between giving a sweet date and a stick and punishing several generals?

That must be the case!

Cui and Lu couldn't help but marvel in their hearts. Who would have thought that Luo Jing's playboy back then could have such imperial skills.

"I obey!"

"My dear friends, you should put more of your thoughts on borrowing the road."

Xu Ye said: "This communication with the officials should not be neglected, nor should we undermine the dignity of our court."

"I obey your orders!"

…

Daqian.

Hall of Supreme Harmony.

All officials took turns reporting on preparations for the southern expedition.

Now, five million soldiers have been deployed on the border of Daqian'an Prefecture, ready to cross Dashun and attack Qingqiu at any time.

After all, this was a divine dynasty that suppressed Buddhism and Taoism. Logistics and equipment were not transported by carriages and horses. The monks held storage instruments that could be used for several years of continuous fighting.

In fact, the power that determines victory or defeat is the third-level master and the Great Qian Martial Saint.

The millions of soldiers at the bottom are more responsible for encircling and suppressing the demon clan to prevent them from fleeing into the mountains and forests, and then transporting the demons back to Daqian to fill the demon refining cave.

Emperor Hongde listened to the six reports and nodded with satisfaction.

"My dear friends, thank you for your hard work! I have decided to lead the southern expedition myself, and I will choose adjutants from among the six tribes to accompany me. After I leave the capital, the affairs of the court will be decided by the four elders!"

Wang Bo'an immediately stepped out and said: "Your Majesty has a noble dragon body, how can he be in danger because of the Qingqiu demon? Millions of troops going south to destroy the demon will definitely plow the court and sweep the caves, but your Majesty's personal expedition will create variables."

The Wang family has just been praised by the new king, and has survived the change of power smoothly, and is unwilling to take risks even if something unexpected happens.

Later, several officials persuaded Emperor Hongde that the dragon body was more important. Instead of increasing the variables by going on a personal expedition, it was better to go to the harem to have children and stabilize the country.

Emperor Hongde ascended the throne as a young man, but no prince has been born in the harem so far.

Emperor Hongde said: "This matter concerns the country and the dynasty. I have made my decision. No need to say more!"

"Your Majesty, I and Pang Pang reviewed the documents of the Ministry of War and discovered something strange..."

Wang Bo'an's persuasion failed, so he came up with another plan: "His Royal Highness King Yan was granted the title of Shun Prefecture, and later controlled Wu Prefecture, with more than a million soldiers under his command. However, after the Southern Expedition Order was issued, not a single soldier has been sent to Shun and Wu Prefectures to this day. Anzhou!"

Wang Bo'an didn't know whether King Yan had millions of soldiers under his command, so he only had to tell Emperor Hongde.

An army of millions does not listen to orders...

Once the two pieces of information were combined, no one needed to say anything about it, and everyone would think that King Yan had different intentions.

Sure enough, after the words fell, hundreds of officials in the court were talking about it, and more than a dozen officials stood up and persuaded Emperor Hongde not to go on a personal expedition.

If His Majesty is not in Luojing and King Yan sends his army north to seize the throne, there will be another big turmoil in the court.

"snort!"

Emperor Hongde snorted coldly and scolded: "The King of Yan is my uncle. He is good at war and strategy. Only the late emperor allowed my fourth uncle to control the two states."

"My fourth uncle is the pillar of the great cadre and the mainstay of the country. How can he be as miserable as you say?"

"Since the first day I ascended the throne, I have determined to govern the country with filial piety and will never commit fratricide!"

All the officials looked at each other in confusion, wondering why Emperor Hongde suddenly became a filial son!

No, he’s the filial nephew!

Your Majesty, his grandfather won the title of Emperor Li, and he didn't even think about filling in the title of emperor for his own father, but he actually got angry because of his uncle.

Could it be that there is some royal secret in it?

However, His Majesty has said so, and all officials cannot refute it.

When Li Laosi came to Beijing one day, someone still needed to be an official, so all the officials knelt down and shouted.

"The ministers are guilty, Your Majesty, please calm down!"

"snort!"

Emperor Hongde snorted coldly and walked away.

Eunuch Chu quickly announced that the tide was ebbing and followed him, only to find that he was not going back to the harem or study.

Since Emperor Li's death, Eunuch Chu has gradually stepped down from power and no longer held many positions. Now he only remains as a chamberlain in front of the palace.

When Emperor Hongde takes full control of the court and secures his throne, Eunuch Chu will live in seclusion in the palace just like his predecessor.

When foreign enemies invade, take action to resist.

There were no foreign enemies until his death, so he quietly turned into a handful of loess, and no one remembered Chu Qiansui anymore.

Emperor Hongde came all the way to Fulong Hall and asked the elders to inform Wu Sheng and his descendants to see him.

After a while.

Li Long's voice came out: "Come in."

Emperor Hongde straightened his clothes, ordered Eunuch Chu to wait, and stepped in.

In the palace.

Li Long was tasting the spirit wine, holding the edge of the hug-sized wine vat, lifting it up and pouring it into his mouth.

If you don't circulate your true energy and gather it, let the wine pour all over you, then you will be happy.

The formation maintained vitality for more than ten years.

Now that I am out of trouble, I can drink spiritual tea from a bowl and drink fine wine from a vat. How pleasant it is!

Emperor Hongde bowed and saluted: "My grandson pays homage to my ancestor!"

"No need to be polite."

Li Long smiled and said: "I already know what happened in the court. You did the right thing. Those civil servants don't know how to do anything else. They have countless ways to sow discord."

"Shisun only wants to lead the expedition in person and inspire the soldiers on the front line."

Emperor Hongde said: "I don't care if my fourth uncle has different intentions. If the southern expedition goes well and the fairy lotus matures, it doesn't matter if I give up the throne to my fourth uncle!"

"You are very good!"

Li Long patted Emperor Hongde on the shoulder and said solemnly: "As long as I am here, the throne is yours and no one can take it away!"

"Thank you, ancestor!"

Emperor Hongde looked happy and asked: "Ancestor has explored the Nine Nether Immortal Lotus, is it okay?"

Hearing the Nine Nether Immortal Lotus, Li Long's expression suddenly became solemn, he shook his head slightly and said.

"Not very good! I have seen the fairy lotus. It is dying and almost lifeless. It seems that the true spirit is damaged after careful inspection. If it is forcibly ripened, it may damage the root."

"Those bald donkeys and cow noses are the most proficient in matters of true spirituality, but we can't let them in to investigate. It's very troublesome!"

"Ancestor, as long as the fairy lotus is still there, it can still produce children."

Emperor Hongde comforted him and said: "Now Daqian seems to be stable, but in fact it is in turmoil due to internal and external troubles. Our grandfather and grandson have no choice!"

Li Long nodded and said: "It's just a pain for you. As soon as Fang takes power, he goes to take risks outside the territory."

"My grandson is willing to die for Da Qian!"

Hong De said: "The one who is really tired is the ancestor. When the Qingqiu Monster Clan is defeated, the fox fairy will definitely not be able to help but take action. At that time, I still ask the ancestor to take action to protect the lives of our descendants."

"Hahaha! Don't worry, a mere fox is not worth mentioning!"

Li Long was very satisfied with Emperor Hongde. Although his spiritual talent was far inferior to that of Emperor Li, his filial piety was comforting.

"The Heart Sword Technique that you taught to my grandson a few days ago has been basically completed, but I still have some questions and ask my ancestor for help."

Emperor Hongde said, the silver light flashing and flowing on his fingertips, which was the intention of the Heart Sword.

"Huh!"

Li Long was surprised and asked doubtfully: "With your talent, it is almost impossible to comprehend the Heart Sword. How come you can complete it in only ten days?"

Emperor Hongde said with a smile: "My ancestors didn't know something. Since he came to the throne, his descendants have practiced magic and magical powers, which is like divine help."

"There is such a thing!"

Li Long waved his hand and a stream of true energy flowed into Emperor Hongde's body, and then nodded slightly.

"Sure enough, the talent is far beyond that of ordinary people. Although this kind of thing is rare, it is not unheard of. Perhaps it is the blessing of the country's luck, or some hidden talents are activated."

Li Long looked even more satisfied when he saw Emperor Hongde. The last flaw was now made up for.

Then he carefully clarified Emperor Hongde's doubts and taught him the follow-up method of Heart Sword.

"Practice well, and when the Heart Sword is perfected, I will teach you the Sword of Cause and Effect!"

…

Prince Yan's Mansion.

A stream of light fell into it.

Someone immediately collected the messenger spirit object, deciphered the code and reported it quickly.

King Yan granted Shunzhou a fiefdom and was granted the title of Grand Governor of Wuzhou. The military and administration of both states came from the Yanwang Mansion, and the area and population under its jurisdiction far exceeded that of Dashun.

In just a few years, Prince Yan's Mansion managed Wuzhou without leakage.

Wuzhou is connected to Shunzhou. The original local aristocratic families were massacred by the dragon cavalry army, and the emerging clans all sought refuge in the Yan Palace.

After all, Luo Jing is too far away and King Yan is too close.

The two major sects in the territory, Qingyun Taoist Palace and Xinfo Sect, were severely suppressed by Emperor Li and had long been dissatisfied with the imperial court.

King Yan mediated the relationship between the two parties and allowed him to develop in Shunzhou, thus gaining support from Buddhism and Taoism.

The most important thing is Liu Yi, the shepherd of Wuzhou, who has a very good relationship with Qin Qiong. With a little contact, he can win over King Yan's subordinates.

Liu Yi's youngest daughter was once the former crown prince's concubine, and almost became the head of the state. A few days ago, his daughter died of an unexplained illness, and the palace announced that it had worried about the late prince too much and had hurt her heart.

Rumors arose in the market that Liu Yi's daughter was the murderer of the current Queen Mother.

As long as rumors spread about palace secrets like this, Liu Yi would have no choice.

As a result, everyone from the prefecture to the local clans only followed the orders of the Yan Palace and ignored the imperial decree.

The King of Yan is the only vassal king in the country who controls two states. There are many officials in the court who have contact with him.

Hedging your bets has almost become the instinct of aristocratic families.

Everything that happened in the morning court today reached the ears of King Yan before noon.

"I'm going to conquer it myself. My nephew is really not that simple. Back then he was a little nerd who didn't even dare to ride a horse!"

Li Le frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then issued the order.

"I ordered Fei Ying and the two Sirius armies to rush to southern Xinjiang and join Li Xun's command to be controlled by him to show my support for the southern expedition to Qingqiu!"

Emperor Hongde made a show in the court, and King Yan, as his uncle, had to respond.

He mobilized troops to support the Southern Expedition to show his loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.

Li Xun had long been a die-hard supporter of King Yan. Under his command, Emperor Hongde could avoid deliberately consuming King Yan's soldiers.