Chapter 292 National Riot

"You mean, Sophia wants to yin me?"

Hu You asked with a look of imagination. Seeing him like that, he really had the idea of ​​taking the initiative to get into a trap.

Defu glared at Hu You and said, "Don't even think about this. If your sister knew what you and Sophia had, she would definitely not put it on you."

Hu Youdai said: "What does this have to do with my sister? Besides, I don't have anything worth Sophia's sacrifice."

Defu said disdainfully: "Just pretend, you are now controlling Langtian, the ancient capital, and there are 300,000 soldiers under your command. Who dares to ignore your power? As for your sister's affairs, you think about it yourself."

Hu You tentatively said: "What do you mean by your sister..."

Defu waved his hand and said, "I didn't say anything. In short, if you want to play with women, you can do whatever you want in Fengyuan. If it really doesn't work, you can go to brothels, there are no other things in the imperial capital, and there are things about beauty. But no matter what, you can't have any relationship with Princess Sophia."

Defu said here and sighed, "My Ximen clan is also considered a loyal and martyr. Others can do such things that bring shame to the royal family, but our Ximen family cannot."

Hu You really wanted to say, then you did that again back then. However, Hu You didn't say this, but just smiled and nodded to show that he understood.

In December of the 42nd year of the Mandala Empire, there are three days left, which is the end of the year. The imperial capital is decorated with lights and colors, preparing to welcome the arrival of the new year.

After paying the tax, Hu You had nothing to do. He led the four daughters of Xuan Ri and Lin Song to go out early and come back late, and to buy New Year's goods everywhere. It has been three years since Tianfeng Continent, and it is about to enter the fourth year. He has not yet had a real sense of the past year. This time, he plans to have fun. His sister Ximen Yufeng has sent back the news and will also return to the imperial capital to celebrate the New Year. This time Hu You has relatives with him. It's a pity that Hongye and Huangjinfeng are not there, otherwise it will be more lively.

At this time, Hu You didn't know that his year was not as good as he wished. It is said that the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop. Many things in the world cannot help but do whatever you want.

As early as the 38th year of the empire, there were 72 cities and 3600 towns in the nine provinces of Mandala, and half of the areas of 3600 towns. Then the second year, there was a severe drought and locust. Anrong sent troops to invade Qingzhou, and Qingzhou was ceded. Years of natural disasters and the lives of the people were already suffering. Although the Mandala royal family provided relief, the little things they had been distributed had been eaten up by officials at all levels. The people lived to this day by selling their children, eating tree bark, and even eating people.

The New Year is the end of the year, and for the powerful, the New Year is a very festive day. During the New Year, they can enjoy wine, meat, lights and decorate, showing luxury. However, for the poor, the New Year is a barrier, and the most difficult day to pass in a year. Because they have to pay taxes and rents to pay the New Year’s fees. If you can pay it, you will be considered as passing the year. If you can’t pay it, you will be sad.

Strictly speaking, the 41st year of the empire is not a disaster year. At least there were no large-scale disasters and no large-scale wars were fought. It should be said that many people can pass this level, and after all, the few who starve to death are the starvation.

However, this only means that there are always differences between the things that should be, and the things that should be real, and there are still big differences. At this end of the year, the people should have been able to pass it, but now they can't pass it.

Why can't you get through?

It is still the word "tax". On the tenth day of the Chinese New Year, governments in various places suddenly issued a document that all people must pay taxes.

Paying taxes at the end of the year is already a common practice. Just pay them, and this is also paid in previous years.

I thought so, but after reading the official documents, all the faces of those who read the literacy changed. Those who had the vision to see far immediately judged that something was going to go wrong this time.

Why do you say so?

Because this year's tax is different from previous years. In previous years, we paid one year's tax, and this year's annual end, we have to pay all the taxes for today, before and year before.

Before going and the previous year, there were floods, droughts, and military disasters, respectively. Many ordinary people starved to death. Most of the people who survived were unable to pay taxes, and those taxes were owed. Now the official document says that they should be cleared at one time.

The taxes of the Mandala Empire are the highest in Tianfeng Continent. It is very difficult to pay for one year. If you make up for three years at a time, isn’t this a life of your life?

At the beginning, the people were still illusions and thought that I couldn’t get a deal with them. Can those dog officials still eat me?

Dog officials do not eat people, they catch people, kill people, hold cows, and push houses. There are only things you can't imagine, but there is nothing they can't do. Just after the five-day tax payment period, government officials in various places began to impose levies, grab grain, grab money, grab women, and even let go of underwear. In just one day, people in various places were robbed of countless property, and countless women were fucked by strong women. Because they could not pay taxes, they were beaten to death, and even set fire to death.

In just three days, the dead were everywhere, and the bodies were everywhere in the streets and alleys.

The people did not want to rebel, but the officials forced the people to rebel. The civilians who could not survive could not bear it anymore and could not bear it anymore. Finally, a full-scale resistance broke out. Just one day after the end of the year, there were riots in the seventy-two cities of the Mandala Empire, 360 towns, and more than 80% of them.

"Sister, what do you mean is that the entire Mandala Empire is in chaos?"

Hu You widened his eyes and looked at Ximen Yufeng. These things were told by Ximen Yufeng, who had just rushed back from Dongwangcheng and planned to celebrate the New Year with Hu You.

Ximen Yufeng nodded with a heavy expression and said, "Now officials from all over the country are trying their best to block the news. However, this time the matter is too big and they can't suppress it. At most, the imperial capital will receive the news tomorrow."

Hu You walked three times in the hall before he stopped and said, "Did these officials take the wrong medicine? Don't they know that the people are unable to pay taxes for three years at a time? Not to mention the people, even if anyone wants me to pay taxes for three years, I will have to rebel."

Ximen Yufeng shook her head and said, "Not many of them can be officials are stupid. If I guess it's good, this time there is power to push it behind the scenes."

Hu You knew the elegant meaning when he heard the strings of the piano: "What sister means is that they just want the chaos of the Mandala Empire?"

Ximen Yufeng nodded and said, "Yes. According to the information I have, this time it is not a simple civilian violence. There are shadows of major families in the area and shadows of other powerful countries in it."

Hu You understood this time. It seems that many people can't sit still and want to break away from the royal family and establish themselves. They want to use this violence to drag the Mandala Empire into an era of war in which heroes are separatist.

Hu You couldn't help asking, "How is Langtian's situation now?" Although he believed in Hongye's ability, Hu You still couldn't help asking. Langtian was so important to him.

Ximen Yufeng shook her head and said, "Langtian is fine. Hongye made preparations from the beginning, but..."

Ximen Yufeng was a little hesitant when she said this.

When Hu You saw Ximen Yufeng's expression, he knew that something must have happened. He hurriedly asked, "But what, sister, tell me quickly."

Ximen Yufeng sighed and said, "There was also violence in Baiyun City and Bao Ning. And it was a premeditated violence. Now these two cities have lost control."

Hu You didn't believe it and said, "How could this happen? Baiyun City and Bao Ning were stationed by Zhu Daneng and Hou San respectively. It was impossible for them to collect three times the tax."

Ximen Yufeng shook her head and said, "I don't know the specific situation, but according to the intelligence analysis, the people in these two cities have been incited, and most of the violence was created by nearby towns."

Hu You shook his head. It seemed that he was also trapped in this conspiracy. There were only three of the five towns left in his hands. As for Tai'an City, Hu You didn't have any fantasies. The city lords Rig and Li Yan were both held in Langtian by him. If there was no problem with Tai'an City, that would be strange.

Thinking of this, Hu You couldn't help but look at Ximen Yufeng and asked softly: "How about my sister's Jiangnan Prefecture and Youzhou?"

Ximen Yufeng shook her head and said, "I don't know the current situation yet, but I think there will be problems except for Phoenix City."

Hu You sighed and said, "So, the entire Mandala Empire is broken. Who exactly directed this drama? His abilities are really powerful."

Ximen Yufeng said: "There are all factors that happen. But I have to admire one thing. The opportunity they seized was really great."

Hu You smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, the city guards and guards in each city are all in the imperial capital for the New Year. No one can handle these emergencies in a hurry."

Hu You said here and wondered: "No, if that's the case, who issued the official document for collecting three-year taxes?"

Ximen Yufeng replied: "This is not accurate. It may be because they have written it early in the morning, or it may be forged."

Imperial capital, Water Palace

When Sophia received the news of the national violence, she had just finished a fierce exercise with Fang Tianci. It turned out that a moving peach blossom face turned into ashen as the moment she received the news. She immediately smashed everything she could smash.

Fang Tianci put on a piece of clothing on Sophia and said gently: "Now is not the time to get angry. What we need is to control the situation first."

Sophia pushed Fang Tianci away and snorted coldly: "It's not your turn to teach me a lesson."

Fang Tianci's handsome white face twitched for a moment, and murderous intent flashed in his eyes, but it was not revealed. He said more gentlely: "I'm afraid you'll hurt you."

Fang Tianci said, grabbed Sophia's hand, kissed her mouth, "Which is worthy of smashing those things with these hands?"

Sophia's anger was softened by Fang Tianci and asked, "So you see, what should we do now."

Fang Tianci said: "Of course, it is to suppress these grass people. If they don't live a good life, they dare to cause trouble. Then let them die. If they don't have a hundred thousand, they will kill a million. I don't believe that there are so many of them who are not afraid of death."

Sophia gritted her teeth and said, "Everyone is not new."

When Sophia said this, she did not notice that a thoughtful sneer appeared on Fang Tianci's face.

"Young Master, someone is coming from the palace."

Fu Chen's voice interrupted the conversation between Hu You and Ximen Yufeng.

Hu You said: "Let him wait in the Tingyu Hall and say I will arrive later."

"It seems that Sophia has received the news, sister should go there."

Ximen Yufeng helped Hu You tidy up her clothes and said, "I won't go. Sophia asked you, and you said that I was tired from the journey and was stained with cold wind and could not go."

Hu You thought for a while and said, "Okay, then I'll go and have a look. Sister, please rest early."

Ximen Yufeng nodded and said, "Be careful in everything. Remember, sister, Red Fen Legion, and Ximen family are fully supporting your decision. Do whatever you want."

Hu You looked at Ximen Yufeng deeply, nodded heavily and said, "I understand."

Hu You came to the Tingyu Hall and saw a man sitting high inside, wearing a cotton dress and wearing a flag on his back. Hu You knew that this was a eunuch in and outside the palace, and usually did something to pass on the royal orders. He was not very strong and had a lot of power.

Hu You clasped his fists and said, "Please pay tribute to your father-in-law."

This father-in-law's surname is Huang. When Hu You came in, he was drinking tea. He waited until Hu You saluted, and then he hurriedly stood up with a smile on his face and said, "I dare not, I dare not, the young marshal is so polite."

Hu You cursed in his heart, "I dare not be like Buddha just now, but I pretend to be his grandmother, right?" He is right? Who can't do it?

Hu You said politely: "Where, where, I have been waiting for my father-in-law for a long time. I don't know what important things are there when my father-in-law comes late at night. The young general goes through fire and water without hesitation."

Eunuch Huang raised his big finger and said in a unique, half-male voice like a eunuch, "The Young Marshal is indeed loyal and righteous. I have a young Marshal like this hero in my Mandala Empire. It is a blessing for the empire and the people.

To be honest, the old slave came tonight, and was ordered by Princess Sophia to invite the young marshal and the commander of Ximen Yufeng's army to enter the palace to discuss matters."

Eunuch Huang said this, deliberately searching behind Hu You for a while, and then asked: "I wonder if the commander of the Ximen Yufeng Legion is in the mansion?"

Hu You felt that it was really tired of speaking like this. But this is the atmosphere in the imperial capital. His speech is always very vain. He doesn't like it and can't change anything.

Hu You replied: "My sister has been on the road for several days and has suffered from a cold. She has just taken medicine and has fallen asleep."

Eunuch Huang looked embarrassed and said, "I'm afraid this is not easy to deal with."

Hu You smiled, put a stack of gold coins in front of Eunuch Huang, and said with a smile: "I would like to ask Eunuch Huang to help you with some good words."

Eunuch Huang is a veteran. Just a glance, he knew that Hu You had more than a hundred gold coins. He smiled and said, "It seems that General Yufeng's body is a little weak, so it's better to adjust it more."

After Eunuch Huang said this, the gold coins on the table disappeared. He just needed to say a few good things. On the contrary, Sophia asked, and this matter would not hit him.

Hu You sorted out his clothes, took a few guards, and got into the car brought by Eunuch Huang. Because there were many masters in the palace, Hu You did not let the Siying of the Night follow him, otherwise it would be very troublesome if he was discovered.

Although it was already late at night, the Water Palace was still brightly lit. From a distance, it was really beautiful. When Hu You came to the Ganqing Hall, there were already many people gathered here. Generally speaking, they were guarding and guarding each city. The faces of these people were a little anxious, a little unhurried, some were busy communicating with people, some were standing there silently, and no one paid attention to it. They were all kinds of expressions and appearances.

Hu You glanced in the crowd and saw an acquaintance. The guard Hong Fangzheng of the outer city of the imperial capital, and hurried over. Hong Fangzheng was Hongye's father, and he was also Hu You's father-in-law.

Hu You saluted Hong Fangzheng and said, "My nephew has met uncle."
To be continued...