Demoting the Wife to a Concubine? The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Crippled his Entire Family.

In the next few days, Han Xun's life changed drastically, and the treatment of Nan Zhao's envoys also improved.

Ji Yucang even specially held a banquet in the palace to entertain the envoys who had been anxious for many days. This undoubtedly flattered the envoys of Nan Zhao who had been under the dark clouds for the past few days. For a time, they thought that there was another god of war in Nan Zhao. The army sent by Yong State to attack Nan Zhao was defeated, so their attitude changed so much.

However, they soon realized their innocence.

On the second day of February, the dragon raises its head, which heralds the revival of all things and full of vitality.

Ji Yucang handed over the affairs of the court to the left and right prime ministers temporarily, and ordered Princess Pingyao to supervise the country. Matters that the left and right prime ministers had the authority to handle were handled by the two prime ministers, and the eldest princess Pingyao played a supervisory role.

If there is something that the prime minister cannot handle - for example, someone mobilizes troops to rebel, then Princess Pingyao has the responsibility and power to mobilize troops and protect the palace.

Ji Yucang ordered a group of elite soldiers and took Shen Ning to escort Han Xun to Nanzhao.

The envoys of Nanzhao looked at Han Xun sitting in the prison car with extremely complicated emotions. Compared with the high-spirited time in Nanzhao before, Han Xun at this time was so bad that they almost didn't recognize him.

If Han Xun were thrown into the street, what would be the difference between him and a beggar?

His body was horribly thin, his body was rickety, his hair was messy, and his body was covered in scars. This was what he looked like after seven days of rest. If he hadn't taken good care of himself these days, his condition would have only gotten worse.

This shows how much Han Xun suffered in the dungeon of the Prince Regent's Mansion these days.

The envoys were angry and uneasy, and their illusions about Nan Zhao's victory were quickly shattered. Today's battle gave them a new understanding of Nan Zhao's outcome.

The regent of Yong State personally escorted Nan Zhao's Zhongyong Marquis to Nan Zhao. This was not a provocation, but a condescending declaration, announcing the destruction of Nan Zhao.

It takes time for the army to break a city. It takes a good rest for every city it breaks. It takes time to set up camp. There are a large number of troops. In addition to preparing three meals a day, recharging their energy and formulating the next battle method, they also need to appease the innocent people in the city. of people.

Therefore, even though Ji Yucang and Shen Ning's convoy did not move very fast in order to take care of Han Xun's health, on the day when the Yong army arrived at the imperial city, they caught up with the troops in front and arrived outside the imperial city almost at the same time as them.

Ji Yucang and Shen Ning have been away for a month.

It's March now.

In other words, it only took the Yongguo army more than two months to reach the gate of the imperial city with overwhelming force.

Along the way, the defense of Nanzhao City was almost empty, and all the banners of Yong State were stationed on the city gate.

The common people would show fear and uneasiness when they saw the soldiers. Even Ji Yucang, a small group of guards, just looked at them from a distance, their eyes were frightened and cowered, and they subconsciously protected the children in their arms.

Shen Ning looked at the people along the way and felt even more uncomfortable.

The word "war" can always achieve some people's eternal hegemony, allowing emperors to realize their ambitions, allowing generals to make kings and marquises based on their military exploits, allowing territories to constantly change their surnames, and countries to constantly change hands.

Win or lose.

Unarmed people have always suffered the most in wars, ranging from increased taxes to support the army to being displaced and having their families destroyed.

The longer the war lasts, the harder the people's lives will be.

As Shen Ning watched all this, her hatred and hatred for the Nanzhao royal family swept over her again.

A foolish king rules the world and is the source of all misfortunes for the people.

"Before they went on the expedition, I issued a strict order. No matter how many cities they conquered, they were not allowed to rob civilian girls, rob people of food and property, and not trample on people's homes." Ji Yucang seemed to have noticed Shen Ning's thoughts, and spoke warmly, "Wait for them It’s been a difficult time, but things will gradually get better in the future.”

Shen Ning sat on the horse, looking at the tall and majestic city wall in front of her, and slowly said: "The war in Nanzhao lasted for many years, and the national treasury has been empty over the years. The money that the envoys sent to Yong State years ago, They should all be collected from businessmen and common people.”

Ji Yucang rode a horse and walked side by side with her: "When you take revenge and the Nanzhao palace changes its owner, I will have the money returned, and by the way, I will transfer some from the Yongguo treasury as a betrothal gift, so that Nanzhao can temporarily overcome the pain. "

Shen Ning turned her head and looked at him without saying a word.

"The new emperor ascended the throne and granted amnesty to the world. Except for businessmen, common people will be exempted from tax for three years, which should ease their situation." Ji Yucang said unhurriedly, "In previous years, people farmed and left some food behind. If the grain left over is enough to feed a family, it would be great luck for many people. If the government increases taxes, many people will not even be able to collect enough grain to pay taxes. After a year of farming, they will not even have any hope. can not see."

Shen Ning looked at him deeply: "I didn't realize that you, a born royal noble, actually know the situation of ordinary people."

"When you are on the battlefield, you don't just rely on force to fight." Ji Yucang rode close to her mount, then raised his hand and touched her head, "The king who governs the country should be more aware of the situation of the people. Guotai Minan is easy to say, but easy to do. It’s difficult to get started, there is so much to know, and it’s impossible to finish it in just a short while.”

People's livelihood cannot be understood by sitting in the main hall and talking nonsense. Not all officials in the DPRK and the Central Government are honest and loyal ministers. There are also people under the protective umbrella of local officials in various states. Under the protective umbrella, local officials secretly increase taxes and oppress the people. normal.

Without ruthless governance, it is impossible to achieve the desired results.

Therefore, after Nanzhao Jiangshan changed hands, the first task was to clean up the local officials, reduce taxes, and give the people a chance to breathe.

Shen Ning said nothing and turned to look around at the elite soldiers stationed outside the city. The overwhelming army was holding shields and crossbows, waiting for the final attack.

She slowly turned her head to look at the tall tower.

The city tower was stationed with heavily armored elites, and the arrows glowing with cold light were densely packed. It was the last line of defense for this once prosperous imperial city.

However, how long can they last in the face of the overwhelming army?