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"More troops? It seems they panicked after the battle at Dingjun Mountain."

Chu Yang was not panicked at all, he knew this was just the beginning. "Probe again and report back."

"promise."

The soldiers took the order and left.

Chu Yang was just about to sit down and continue studying the huge map when Wang Meng walked in leisurely and said respectfully.

"Your Highness, our army's prestige was greatly enhanced in the battle of Dingjun Mountain. Now more and more people are joining the army. Now our Qiongzhou City has recruited 7,000 soldiers."

Upon hearing the news, Chu Yang stood up and said, "This is all thanks to you, sir. If you hadn't asked me to stabilize the people's hearts, there wouldn't be so many people joining the army now."

"Haha, this is also because your Highness fought well in this battle. The people have sharp eyes."

As he spoke, Wang Meng sighed slightly: "Actually, Your Highness, although we won this battle across the board, luck played a big role. I hope you will discuss future battles with us."

Hearing this, Chu Yang nodded: "Sir, you are right. This will definitely be the case in the future."

Just as the two continued to discuss the future of Qiongzhou.

Sima Yi ran in in a panic.

"Your Highness, this is bad. In three months, Qiongzhou's taxes will be tripled!"

Hearing this, Chu Yang frowned: "Where did you get this information?"

"Of course he is the eyes and ears of the court, and also my former colleague. His information is absolutely reliable."

Sima Yi's face was full of anxiety at this time.

Chu Yang was skeptical. After all, raising taxes was no small matter, and the court should not be so short-sighted.

"Well, let's first see how to deal with the increase in troops from the southern countries."

The three of them discussed for less than two hours.

Suddenly a personal soldier came hurriedly to report.

"Your Highness, the imperial edict!"

Chu Yang sneered in his heart. The imperial edict came so quickly. It seemed that the news was probably true.

He took the imperial edict, unfolded it, and his face suddenly turned gloomy.

The content of the imperial edict was as expected. The court, taking advantage of the great victory in Qiongzhou and the unification of the people, increased the taxation in Qiongzhou three times and the order was to be implemented three months later!

"Too deceiving!"

Wang Meng was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, "Isn't it obvious that this will cut off the livelihood of Qiongzhou? How can the people live?"

"I know what you mean, sir. I certainly won't tolerate this."

Chu Yang's eyes flashed coldly, and he couldn't make up his mind for a moment.

When he saw Sima Yi, he thought Sima Yi must have come up with a good plan, otherwise he would not have come to him in advance to keep him in suspense.

"Mr. Sima, I'm sure you have a good idea about the imperial edict. Why don't you tell me about it?"

Hearing this, Sima Yi calmly bowed.

"Your Highness, this may seem like a bad thing, but in fact, it is a very good thing."

Chu Yang glanced at him and said unhappily, "Sir, please stop keeping me in suspense. I'm so exhausted right now that I don't have the energy to listen to your sarcastic remarks."

Sima Yi was not annoyed, he just smiled mysteriously and spoke in a low voice.

"Your Highness, think about it, why would the court raise taxes at this critical juncture? Isn't it because you became famous in the battle at Dingjun Mountain and made them feel threatened?"

"This……"

Chu Yang was stunned, and pondered Sima Yi's words carefully, and his heart was inevitably touched.

"They are afraid of you! Your Highness, this shows that your influence in the court still exists. They dare not act rashly against you, and can only use such despicable means to restrict your development!"

Chu Yang frowned, tapping the tabletop with his fingers, lost in thought.

Obviously he had lost patience with Sima Yi's flattery.

"Then in your opinion, sir, how should we respond?" Wang Meng asked in a deep voice, stroking his beard.

Sima Yi raised a sly smile and said, "This tax issue is neither difficult nor easy."

"As long as we send the taxes out of Qiongzhou City and 'intercept' them halfway, then we don't have to pay them, right?"

"hiss--"

Chu Yang and Wang Meng took a deep breath at the same time and looked at Sima Yi in astonishment.

Only he could come up with such a daring and risky plan!

"Zhongda! This is a crime of deceiving the emperor!" Wang Meng couldn't help but remind him.

Sima Yi waved his hand nonchalantly, and said confidently: "Don't panic, sir. This is just a temporary measure. Besides, we are not really planning a rebellion. We are just trying to protect ourselves."

"Self-protection?"

Chu Yang keenly captured the key information in Sima Yi's words.

Sima Yi nodded, a gleam in his eyes: "Your Highness, if I am not mistaken, this is just the beginning."

"The court will definitely take other actions next, we must prepare early!"

"What do you mean, sir?"

"I dare you to think of another plan!"

Sima Yi suddenly knelt on the ground and said sincerely, "The taxes from Qiongzhou were 'intercepted' after leaving the city and cannot be sent back to Qiongzhou."

"We should find a mountain that is easy to defend but difficult to attack to set up camp, recruit soldiers and train the army there!"

"In this way, this camp can not only form a pincer attack with Qiongzhou City, but also spy on the movements of the states to the north of Qiongzhou!"

Hearing this, Chu Yang's heart was in turmoil. He understood what Sima Yi was hinting at - he was asking him to prepare for a rebellion!

But if we don’t do this, are we just going to sit there and wait for death?

The evil ambitions of the imperial court have become clear. If he does not rise up to resist now, he may not even have the chance to regret it in the future!

Chu Yang took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, and looked at Sima Yi with a firm gaze.

"Sir, what you mean is that you will be the 'bandit', intercept the taxes of Qiongzhou, and set up camp in the north of Qiongzhou as a bandit?"

Sima Yi's eyes flashed with admiration and he kowtowed.

"Your Highness is wise! I am willing to be the vanguard and expand the territory for Your Highness!"

Hearing this, Chu Yang knew that this move was crucial. Although the Japanese pirates had been defeated in one battle, Sima Yi had intercepted their warships and was able to annihilate them in one fell swoop.

But now Sima Yi is asked to station troops!

"This matter is of great importance. Let me think about it. You guys go down first."

"promise."

The two archers took orders and left the study.

Then Chu Yang opened the property panel. Perhaps this system was the one he could trust!

[Host: Chu Yang]

[Summon Card: 0]

[Power: Qiongzhou City, Qiongzhou Four Counties]

【Military Generals: Zhao Yun, Xing Daorong, Pan Feng】

[Civil officials: Wang Meng, Sima Yi]

Seeing the system panel, Chu Yang silently thought in his heart: "How loyal are these civil officials and military generals?"

[Ding Dong: The civil and military generals who appear on the attribute panel are 100% loyal to the host (even if they surrender, it is a false surrender)]

Seeing the words "100% Loyalty" on the system panel, Chu Yang felt relieved.

He had originally thought that the characters summoned by this system carried the "memories" of their previous lives.

I didn’t expect that after being engraved on the system, they would not betray me anymore!

"But even if these guys' loyalty is not a problem, do I really want Sima Yi to station troops there?"

"If one day the imperial court finds out that this old man has intercepted taxes and declared himself king, and sends me to suppress him, should I go or not?"

Chu Yang was twirling the brush while thinking about various things that might happen.

But on second thought, if he didn't pay the taxes, his career as a vassal king would probably be over.

"Well, this pincer attack is still necessary! Just think of it as a backup plan for when I lose in the future!"