The court exchanged low tax rates for merchants to sell goods at a fair price. Although Liu Yu knew that this was overdrawing his future income to maintain the stability of Chang'an City, there was no other way. If he could not solve the current difficulties, he would not be able to say that he would be in the future.

This also has an advantage. Merchants will have closer ties with the court, and they will hope to maintain the current regime, rather than turning their vested interests into nothing.

Liu Yu thought it was also good to make the businessmen have aligned with the court.

The one-day holiday officially began. Liu Yu went out of the city and observed the resettlement of the victims up close. From the perspective of the situation, the disaster relief situation was done well, and the resettlement of the victims was also very orderly.

At noon, Liu Yu had dinner in Li Zheer's small residence.

After the two officially decided on their relationship, Liu Yu rarely came. First, he really has no time recently, and second, they are not formal couples after all. Liu Yu always feels a sense of indebtedness to the family, and the same is true for Li Zheer.

Eating at the table was silent. Li Zheer raised her eyes and eyebrows and felt a little shy as she felt like her little daughter's family.

"Life is convenient here, and you don't need too much money to spend your stay at home. You don't have to worry, lord."

Although Liu Yu disliked the title of "master", Li Zheer seemed to be used to calling him like this.

Li Zhe'er just said, and the little maid who had been standing at the door said, "My wife also does embroidery to help supplement the family."

Li Zheer is good to treat two maids on weekdays. When the maid sees that the master doesn't come over often, it may be a pity for Li Zheer, so she says Li Zheer's good things in front of Liu Yu.

Li Zheer gave the little maid a resentful look, and the little maid lowered her head dullly.

"No need to be too conservative." Liu Yu took out some money again. "Take good care of yourself and wait until things fade and formally marry you."

Although Liu Yu's words were good, he felt that he had made some promises. After the matter was calm, there was no accurate answer to what happened and how indifferent it was. Fortunately, Li Zheer didn't mind either. She did not refuse Liu Yu's money, but just kept it carefully. Since she left Zangyunfang to preside over the housework of the Li family, she developed the habit of frugality.

As soon as he got home, Liu Yu received the news that he would enter the palace immediately. He originally wanted to rest at home for a day and read the storytelling book to sort out his thoughts.

After entering the palace, I saw the Ministry of War, Yang Lie and others waiting in the Yaqian Hall. The Yaqian Hall was also filled with a tense atmosphere.

"Master, something is not good."

Maybe something really happened. Even though Liu Yu repeatedly told Su Yan not to be called a master and apprentice in front of others, Su Yan seemed to have forgotten this time.

"What's the matter?"

As soon as Liu Yu asked, Yang Lie sent the battle report that had just been sent back from the front line to Liu Yu. Liu Yu thought that the rebellion in Guanzhong had changed, but he did not expect that the battle report came from Jiangzuo. The Jiangzuo area was close to the territory of Huainan King Huai.

"King Huai...he rebelled." Su Yan said in surprise.

Liu Yu first calmed Su Yan's emotions. As the emperor, if he could not maintain his manners in front of the ministers, the emperor would have no prestige. Liu Yu gave his eyes and made him calm. Seeing Liu Yu's calm appearance, Su Yan felt a little calmer.

In his opinion, this master is omnipotent and there is nothing he can't do.

While reading the war report, Yang Lie explained: "The King of Huai was named as Sushang County did not pay the Xia Fu on time this year, and openly sent the Left Army General Dou He to besiege Sushang City, the capital of Sushang County. On August 19th, the city was broken at night, and the prefect was stabbed and killed by random knives. Due to the blockade of a generation of Huai Army in Jiangbei, this news was not until today that it was spread from Hanzhong to the capital."

There are eight counties in the Jiangzuo area, six of which are under the jurisdiction of King Huai.

The other two counties, in addition to Sushang County, occupied by the King of Huai, is Huining County, the location of the imperial court's Jiangnan Protectorate.

The taxes of these two counties were originally paid to the court, and the King of Huai had also written to the court many times, saying that he was willing to help pay on his behalf. Everyone knows Sima Zhao's intentions.

When the old emperor was alive, he saw the intention of King Huai, and refused to agree. He also issued an order many times to denounce him, but King Huai still did not give up. Now he actually sent troops to occupy the enemy openly, which was equivalent to fighting undeclared.

The minister of the Ministry of War immediately realized that it was the King of Huai that was openly rebelling. Liu Yu felt that something was strange. If he really rebelled openly, the King of Huai would not have stopped the army by occupying the next county. It was obvious that the King of Huai was testing the court's attitude.

At present, the only thing the Dashun court can mobilize is the one in Guanzhong. In most areas east of Tongguan, in addition to the vassal kings, there are also county kings, county kings, county kings, county kings, county kings, county kings, county kings, and county kings. The descendants of the heroic ministers of the Wang family were now large. Although each county and county had troops, they were too scattered. In recent years, there have been constant wars in the north and local defenses were relaxed.

If the court was going to war with the King of Huai now, and all preparations were not sufficient, it would be like to destroy itself. Liu Yu knew this truth well.

Originally, as a military general, Liu Yu should not participate in the discussion of strategic warfare theory and was only responsible for obeying orders. But now he is beyond the military general and is vaguely the Grand Marshal of the World. When he saw that the ministers of the Ministry of War were all indignant and said that he wanted to pacify the vassal state, he suddenly thought that perhaps this was exactly what King Huai wanted to see.

"emperor."

As soon as Liu Yu opened his mouth, the noisy Yaqian Palace suddenly became quiet. Everyone wanted to hear what he said, "The King of Huai is the emperor's uncle, and he is also of royal blood. If he had just made a war report, he would have decided to rebel, and the plane would be too hasty and arbitrary."

A Lang official from the Ministry of War said, "What General Liu meant is that he had to wait until the Huai Army reached the foot of Chang'an City before he could decide his rebellion?"

Liu Yu smiled indifferently and said, "Even if the Huai Army reaches the city of Chang'an, it may be just coming to serve the king, but it may not be a rebellion."

The Lang Guan was obviously a newly appointed member of the Right Prime Minister's Party. He didn't know the depth and glared at Liu Yu angrily and said, "You!" but he couldn't tell a reason.

Liu Yuxu said: "As far as I know, the former emperor promised to use the land of Jiangzuo as the fief of the King of Huai, and then the two counties were not enfeoffed to the territory of the King of Huai for various reasons. This is probably the reason for today's dispute. Now that the new emperor ascended the throne, it is better to inherit the intentions of the former emperor and to conquer the remaining two counties together with the southern part of Danyang County of Jiangzuo to show that the heavens are invincible!"

Liu Yu's proposal caused an uproar in the entire Yaqian Hall. Now the King of Huai is sending troops to rebel. The court not only does not issue an order to scold or send troops to confront each other, but also sends a few more counties? Wouldn't that make the court look cowardly and let the King of Huai do whatever he wants?

"Your Majesty, Commander Liu is clearly trying to sell the country and seek honor! You must not allow it!"

Someone said that in order to show their loyalty, the other ministers of the Ministry of War agreed and knelt down and asked the emperor for their attitude.

Liu Yu said: "My colleagues, what do you mean? What is it to sell the country and seek honor? As the general of the Dashun Dynasty, I sell where the country and seek honor? You should be careful when speaking. King Huai is the emperor's uncle and both have royal surnames. What do you mean? King Huai is not a subject of the emperor?"

Seeing that these people still did not hit the wall and did not look back, Liu Yu had to wink at Su Yan. Su Yan immediately understood and showed the emperor's majesty and said: "You don't have to say too much, Commander Liu... I think this proposal is very good. In order to show the mighty kindness of heaven, I will do that... according to Commander Liu's wishes."

No matter how the ministers of the Ministry of War persuaded him, the emperor was still indifferent. In Su Yan's opinion, his master's plan must be profound and profound, and this has been confirmed countless times. This time is no exception.

After sending off the hard-working ministers, Liu Yu explained to Su Yan a little. Basically, the court is not prepared enough now. As long as it is not really a slander with King Huai, it will show weakness to King Huai and secretly develop its power.

This is also based on the internal and external difficulties in the Guanzhong region. There is a severe drought in Guanzhong, a rebellion in Guannan, and a nuisance from the Turks in the north.

Before leaving, Liu Yu asked Su Yan to issue another order to summon the Marquis of Dingguo to lead his troops back to Chang'an City. This was the best opportunity for Liu Yu to increase his weight. After all, Qi Fang and Zhang Wuzhu's conscription only started, and it became difficult to move under the rebellion.

After coming out of Yaqian Hall, the lights were already on. Unconsciously, one afternoon passed. It was another day of hard work.

Liu Yu was about to leave when he saw Su Bi coming to Yaqian Palace under Chai Jin's support. When he saw Liu Yu, the couple came over.

"Your Highness Xinzhujun." Liu Yu stepped forward and bowed, "You are..."

Liu Yu thought Su Bi was injured, but saw Su Bi's face turn red. Chai Jin licked Zhang Dawei and said with a smile: "Hehe, Brother Liu, she is happy in my family."

Liu Yu subconsciously went to see Su Bi's belly. He didn't see any bulge. He was so cautious when he was diagnosed with pregnancy. It seemed that the couple also attached great importance to this child.

"Congratulations." Liu Yu bowed and smiled.

Su Bi said with displeasure: "General Liu, you are really doing a good thing. When you discuss matters in front of the army, you actually asked the emperor to cut off the two counties of Jiangzuo from the King of Huai. Are you planning for the Emperor or the King of Huai?"

Liu Yuxin said that the couple was not at home to raise their babies, so they came to the palace to raise their brides and questioned him.

Liu Yu smiled and said, "That must be because Your Highness Xinzhujun, you are absent. Not only do you suggest that the emperor cut off the two counties of Jiangzuo to the King of Huai, but you also proposed to cut off half of Danyang County in Jiangnan to the King of Huai. Strictly speaking, that half of the county is also in Jiangzuo."

"Danyang County?" Su Bi frowned, "Isn't that under the rule of King Ding?"

"Who said no? Since the emperor wants to fulfill the King of Huai, he must fulfill the whole of Jiangzuo and return the entire capital of Jiangzuo to the King of Huai. There is no important place in this section, and it is in the hands of the court or the King of Huai Ding. If there is really a war in the future, it will not be much different."

Su Bi immediately understood Liu Yu's intention. Instead of fighting with the King of Huai for the sake of two Jiangnan counties with low strategic significance, it is better to push the boat around. On the one hand, it can win time to breathe, and on the other hand, it can cause disputes between King Ding and King of Huai through Danyang County.

Su Bi frowned and said, "King of Huai has been colluding with each other for a long time. Do you think they will have a dispute over a mere half of the county?"
Chapter completed!