The strongest nine thousand years old

Wen Xuan has been well protected by Wen Cheng since she was a child. The sudden experience of a medical dispute put great psychological pressure on her.

With the dedicated spirit of helping others, Chen Dong continued to guide her.

After being enlightened, Wen Xuan realized that he was too fragile. With a blush on her cheeks, she lay on Chen Dong's chest like a docile kitten, feeling relaxed.

"Thank you." Wen Xuan said softly.

Chen Dong lay on his side and said seriously, "You are mine now. It is my responsibility to serve you."

Wen Xuan gave Chen Dong a reproachful look, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Then I'll give it to you..."

Chen Dong interrupted quickly, "I've been out of the palace for too long, and His Majesty is still waiting for me."

Wen Xuan kissed Chen Dong on the face and said shyly, "I'll serve you next time you come."

"Gudu"

Chen Dong couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

How could he let down a beautiful woman who had invited him to his room?

But what will happen when Wen Xuan finds out that he is a fake eunuch?

Publicize it? Secretly enjoy it?

Chen Dong didn't cause himself any trouble. After calming down, he packed his clothes and prepared to leave.

He is a firm believer in the idea that love grows over time. If he can talk to Wen Xuan a few more times, he won't have to worry about this issue anymore.

Walking out of the clinic, Chen Dong cast an admiring look towards Wang Li and others.

"Thank you for your hard work today. Take this and have a drink, brothers." Chen Dong took out a hundred taels of silver and patted Wang Li on the chest.

Wang Li's face lit up with joy, "Thank you, Commander!"

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When Chen Dong entered the palace to meet Yan Yunzheng, the first thing he did was to tell him about the hidden population in Chenjiazhuang.

Yan Yunzheng was immediately furious, "This is outrageous!"

Chen Dong pressed Yan Yunzheng's shoulders and said calmly: "This kind of thing has happened in every dynasty. It's just a matter of quantity. Judging from the situation in Chenjiazhuang, the actual population of Dayan can at least double."

Yan Yunzheng's eyes suddenly lit up. A large population means more tax revenue, more soldiers, and more of everything.

In ancient times when productivity was low, population was everything.

"Do you have any idea?" Yan Yunzheng asked with rapid breathing.

Chen Dong sniffed the scent of Yan Yunzheng and couldn't help but feel a little distracted. The anger that he had not been able to release from Wen Xuan just now was brewing again.

"The reason why people hide their population is to evade taxes. The most fundamental solution is to reduce taxes." Chen Dong whispered in Yan Yunzheng's ear.

Yan Yunzheng trembled all over, and a hint of struggle flashed in his eyes.

"The treasury is empty and needs taxes." Yan Yunzheng gritted his teeth.

Chen Dong snorted, "How much money can the farmers who work in the fields earn? The lion's share belongs to the wealthy families and the gentry. The wealthy families are exempted from paying taxes because of the royal grace. They are frantically annexing land, leaving the farmers with no land to farm."

"Even though there is no harvest, they still have to pay taxes per person. This is pushing them to death!" Chen Dong sighed.

Yan Yunzheng clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, saying, "I know the harm of aristocratic families, so I asked you to help me eliminate them. The two traps you set were good, and you eliminated several major aristocratic families in Yanjing City, but it's not enough!"

Chen Dong treated both the symptoms and the root cause, setting traps for the aristocratic families while promoting the imperial examination to cut off the roots of the aristocratic families. But in Yan Yunzheng's eyes, it was still too slow.

Chen Dong said speechlessly: "Haste makes waste. If you are so impatient, be careful of the backlash."

"Do you think the Northern Barbarian Imperial Court will give me some time?" Yan Yunzheng asked.

Chen Dong said: "The Jinyiwei has followed Tiemu to investigate the Northern Barbarians. The news sent back now is that everything is normal. Wait a little longer."

Yan Yunzheng sighed softly.

Chen Dong's hand slid down Yan Yunzheng's shoulder, but was ruthlessly pushed away by Yan Yunzheng.

"Don't touch me until you can think of a solution." Yan Yunzheng said with a cold face.

Chen Dong really wanted to slap himself twice. He dug his own hole and jumped into it.

His eyes rolled and he quickly came up with an idea.

"Is there any way to give you a kiss and a hug?" Chen Dong said with a smile.

Yan Yunzheng's breathing tightened, "Is there really a way?"

Chen Dong kissed Yan Yunzheng's earlobe and whispered, "The tax will be distributed according to the land area!"

Yan Yunzheng asked anxiously: "What do you mean?"

"In the past, Dayan collected taxes based on population, but this time it is based on land. Whoever has more land will pay more taxes. Those poor people who don't have any land can even avoid paying taxes!" Chen Dong smiled leisurely, "You can simply understand it as fighting against the local tyrants."

"What a great way to beat the rich!" Yan Yunzheng clapped his hands excitedly.

"In this way, those people without land and farmland will not have to pay taxes, and they naturally do not need to hide their population. The noble families who annexed the land should spit out the meat in their mouths!"

Yan Yunzheng was so excited that she suddenly felt something was wrong. A cold wind rushed into her chest, and the restraint that was suppressing her chest disappeared.

"What are you doing?" Yan Yunzheng looked at Chen Dong coldly.

Chen Dong said aggrievedly: "I'm just helping you out!"

Yan Yunzheng protected his chest with both hands and said stiffly, "No need."

"How can that be possible?" Chen Dong said aggrievedly, "I am the considerate young master Yi, and I am the most suitable person to help your majesty solve his problems. Besides, we just agreed to kiss and hug."

Chen Dong put his mouth forward, but Yan Yunzheng blocked his mouth with his hand.

Yan Yunzheng said slowly: "That was your suggestion, I didn't agree."

"Damn! You don't keep your word!" Chen Dong was angry.

Yan Yunzheng snorted coldly, "Step back, I want to discuss this matter with the six ministers."

"Okay, okay, you're just going to destroy the bridge after crossing it, huh?" Chen Dong gritted his teeth and said, "Just wait! After the land tax is implemented, you will be scolded by everyone in the world!"

"Just scold them, sooner or later I will send them to Xingtai to be beheaded." Yan Yunzheng was fearless.

"Not only the noble families, but also the common people." Chen Dong said,

Yan Yunzheng subconsciously asked: "Why would the people scold me?"

Chen Dong raised his head proudly, "Every policy is based on the government's policies, and every countermeasure is based on the government's policies. The tax rate will harm the interests of the aristocratic families. Do you think they will accept the death penalty? In the end, the people will suffer!"

Yan Yunzheng frowned, "You have kept something in reserve."

Chen Dong curled his lips, "I guessed you would cross the river and burn the bridge, so I have been on guard against you!"

Yan Yunzheng gritted his teeth and said, "Shameless!"

Chen Dong smiled and said, "Same here. Do you want to know how to crack it?"

There was a hint of intention in Yan Yunzheng's eyes, but she knew Chen Dong's character very well and didn't want to give Chen Dong the opportunity to take advantage of her.

"What are your conditions?" Yan Yunzheng snorted, dissatisfied.

"In addition to fulfilling the conditions just now, I only have one small request." Chen Dong looked at Yan Yunzheng with a smile, "Call me good brother three times for me to hear."

Yan Yunzheng's face suddenly turned red, feeling both embarrassed and angry.

This bastard just wanted to take advantage of her.