Time Travel: The Useless Prince, First Destroy the Princess

Chapter 81 Urgent Return to the Palace

The two walked for a while and came to a secluded place.

Chu Lan could hardly walk anymore.

"Can we take a break?"

"Of course!"

Liu Zhao looked around, but there was no place to buy anything.

It occurred to me that since Bai Hui lived here, Jinyuan City must be not far from here.

When I thought of Sima Yu, my heart sank.

Sima Yu must be dealt with strictly and quickly, otherwise these lewd deeds will be spread out one day, and then he, the prince of the Great Jing Dynasty, will be known throughout the world for being cuckolded.

Unfortunately, Chu Lan is the only one around me at this time. What should I do?

A few rapid horse hoofbeats were heard, and the horses stopped in front of Liu Zhao.

A man got down from his horse and said, "Sir!"

Liu Zhao turned around and saw that it was Yang Ke.

"Are you looking for me?"

"Yes!" Ma Zhuang followed behind Yang Ke.

There was also a maid.

and an ox cart.

It looks like the ox cart was found nearby.

Otherwise, how could it be possible to arrive at the same time as the horses.

"Something happened at home, so let's go back!" Yang Ke said.

"it is good!"

Liu Zhao knew very well that Liu Yan must have known about Sima Yu's affairs.

It is hard to say that Liu Yan ordered Yang Ke to kill Bai Hui.

Chu Lan suddenly became nervous.

"Miss Chu, I'll go to Liuxiang Villa. What do you think, sir?"

Yang Ke said again.

"Okay!" Liu Zhao looked at Chu Lan.

Chu Lan was smart and didn't ask anything.

"You go back first!" Liu Zhao couldn't say anything.

After all, if you go back by yourself, when you can get out, or whether you can get out as soon as possible, are two different issues.

"Yes!" After Chu Lan said that, she got on the ox cart next to Ma Zhuang with the help of her maid.

"Young Master, let's go!" Yang Ke pulled the horse over.

Liu Zhao has never ridden a horse!

Yang Ke held the horse's back and steadied the stirrups.

"Sir, come on!"

Liu Zhao no longer hesitated and put his foot on the stirrup. Yang Ke gave him a gentle push and Liu Zhao sat on the horse's back.

Yang Ke then mounted his horse.

"drive!"

The whip was pulled and the horse rushed out quickly.

In Hanzhang Palace, Liu Yan looked at Liu Zhao, who had hurried over, covered in dust.

"It's been fun these past two days!"

Liu Zhaogang finished his greetings and stood up and sat down.

"Replying to Your Majesty, Tang Dan spent a lot of money to buy a woman for me. I have been staying with that woman for the past two days!"

Liu Zhao didn't dare to hide anything.

Liu Zhao nodded: "That woman is very beautiful!"

"Yes, Father, I like her very much, so I behaved a little impertinently. Please punish me!"

Liu Zhao stood up and knelt down again.

Liu Yan nodded secretly: "Get up!"

"Thank you, Father!"

Liu Zhao knew in his heart that Liu Yan condoned his actions.

"Tang Dan has already reported this to Yang Ke. That girl is innocent, and it's only natural for you to like her!"

There are two meanings in Liu Yan's words.

First, there is no problem in playing with women, provided that their background is clean.

Second, Tang Dan will tell tales, so be careful.

Of course, it also has some meaning of warning Liu Zhao.

"Thank you, Father!"

Liu Zhao understood it in his heart, but didn't say anything!

"Besides being with that girl, have you ever been out among the common people?"

"I'm going!" Liu Zhao nodded.

"Tell me what you saw!"

"I heard something while eating!" Liu Zhao recounted Bai Hui's experience without hiding anything.

Secretly observing Liu Yan's expression.

Liu Yan's expression didn't change much!

Liu Zhao immediately knew in his heart that Liu Yan had known about this for a long time!

After finishing his speech quickly, Liu Yan asked again, "Anything else?"

"Also, the city's order to collect taxes!"

Liu Zhao was not sure whether Liu Yan knew about this, but he did not dare to hide it at all.

This in itself was the reason why Liu Yan asked him to experience the affairs of the people.

"What do you think of what the city magistrate said?"

After hearing this, Liu Yan didn't look surprised at all.

It seems like all this is commonplace.

"What do you think?"

Liu Zhao’s mind was racing.

What do you think about the city order?

Or what do you think about the issue of taxation?

"Father, I think the taxes are a bit heavy!"

Liu Zhao said cautiously.

"Why?"

Liu Yan asked with a blank expression.

"Father, I feel that taxes are too high and the people are having a hard time. This will lead to some criticism of the court, which is detrimental to its stability!"

Liu Zhao couldn't say too much, but he couldn't say nothing either.

"Son! It seems that your trip to the countryside was not in vain!" Liu Yan nodded approvingly.

"Yes, Father!"

Liu Zhao was delighted. From what he heard, he could go again!

"The imperial court has its own tax system. Originally, it was 10% tax, but the specific method of tax collection was passed down to the lower levels, and they came up with their own methods!"

Liu Yan looked at Liu Zhao and said.

Liu Zhao didn't respond.

"The mayor you mentioned is just an insignificant official among all the minor officials in the Great Jing Dynasty. It's not surprising!"

"Yes, Father!"

It turns out that Liu Yan knew it all in his heart!

"But, son! You have to know that the Great Jing Dynasty has too many expenses. Not to mention anything else, the rebellion of foreign races on the northern, western, and southern borders is the biggest expense of our dynasty!"

"Yes, Father!"

"There are other ways to spend money. You'll find out as you learn and understand more!"

"Yes, I will study hard!"

"Since ancient times, there have been many corrupt officials. Do you think your father doesn't know?"

"I don't dare!"

"The Great Jing Dynasty is vast. How do you think we should govern this world?"

"Are you testing me? You're being too hasty! Your son has only been healthy for a short time!"

Liu Zhao complained in his heart.

Since you asked, I have to answer.

"I believe that as long as we select some honest and good officials, we can govern well!"

There is certainly nothing wrong with what he said, and it also gives Liu Yan room to maneuver.

Liu Yan nodded and said, "What you said does make some sense. However, if the court were filled with honest and capable officials, I'm afraid your father's throne would be in jeopardy!"

"Ah? Father, why do you say that?"

"Some things need to be done by honest and capable officials, while other things need to be done by corrupt officials!"

Liu Yan guessed that Liu Zhao would not understand, so he continued to explain.

"If an honest official loves his reputation and acts in a law-abiding manner, how can he control those unruly people? How can he collect taxes? Do you understand?"

"Son, I don't quite understand!"

Liu Zhao felt that what Liu Yan said made sense.

Even ghosts are afraid of evil people!

What’s more, it’s the people of this era!

"What's more, some honest officials seek only fame and reputation, but are incompetent and can hardly accomplish anything. They are worse than those corrupt officials!"

"As for the mayor, you're looking at a wicked official! Those small vendors are kindhearted people! Isn't that right?"

"Yes, Father!"

Liu Zhao already vaguely knew what he was going to say!

"Think about it, if it weren't for that evil official, would those merchants be able to pay taxes so easily? If it were you, what would you do?"

"Son, I think we should reason with them!"

Liu Zhao knew that what he said was nonsense. These so-called kind people would not listen to reason!

But in front of Liu Yan, this is the easiest excuse to fool people.

"This is another reason why I asked you to go and see the people!" Liu Yan sighed. "You saw a group of kind-hearted people struggling to make a living, but the mayor saw a group of merchants who made money for themselves but didn't want to pay taxes to the court!"

"Yes, Father!

Liu Zhao felt that there was some truth in this.