The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

As he spoke, the head of the Subshen Hall had a gleam in his eyes.

"Since Qingfeng Village has decided to go to war with the imperial court, why not rob this year's salt tax? That's several million taels of silver!"

As soon as these words were spoken, many hall masters immediately agreed.

"That's right! Not even a single ounce of silver can be given to those corrupt officials in the imperial court!"

"That's right! If we keep this money, we can recruit more people!"

"I think that's fine too!"

"..."

Listening to the chatter of the crowd, Qingfeng Li interrupted them by coughing twice.

After everyone quieted down, Qingfeng Li turned to look at Xiao Ai beside him and asked with a smile,

"Xiao Ai, what do you think?"

All the hall masters turned their heads and looked at Xiao Ai.

Xiao Ai thought for a moment, then spoke without any emotion,

"Based on the current information retrieval and analysis, as well as the political situation in the Daqian court, from the perspective of Qingfeng Village, if Yangzhou's salt tax is withheld this year, the Daqian court will immediately fall into hardship and be unable to maintain the war in the north."

"Once Daqian's northern front collapses, Daqian's national strength will be largely contained in the north. This will be beneficial to Qingfeng Village's next strategic move."

"Therefore, I suggest that the Peak Master withhold this tax silver."

All the hall masters looked overjoyed when they heard this, especially the master of Zishen Hall.

Unexpectedly, even Military Advisor Ai supported their idea!

Everyone looked at Li Qingfeng with burning eyes, as if they would rush into the Yangzhou Salt Administration Office and snatch the tax silver at the command of their own peak leader.

Qingfeng Li still had a smile on his face and nodded slightly.

Then he sat back on his tiger-skin chair, turned his head and looked at Xiangling beside him and asked,

"Xiangling, what do you think?"

Xiangling was slightly stunned. She didn't expect that the Peak Master would ask for her opinion.

But he still answered seriously in a low voice,

"I, I will listen to the Peak Master!"

"Ha ha!"

Qingfeng Li laughed heartily, patted his hands on the chair, and smiled at everyone in the hall.

"It seems that you all think so?"

Zhao Dagou chuckled.

"Hey, that's several million taels of silver, enough to replace our village's equipment several times over, and recruit hundreds of thousands of people!"

"Besides, even if this money arrived in the capital, it would still be embezzled by those officials!"

Someone immediately agreed.

"That's right! Rather than having this precious money swallowed up by those damn corrupt officials, it's better for it to stay in our Qingfeng Village. Even if it's used to help the people around us who can't make a living, it's still good!"

"That's right! In the past, we were just trying to survive and didn't have the ability to confront the imperial court. Now that we have the power, are we still afraid of his small imperial court?"

"Yes, yes! That's right!"

"..."

Qingfeng Li raised his hand and pressed it down.

The atmosphere at the scene gradually quieted down.

All the hall masters stared at Qingfeng Li, waiting for his orders.

Qingfeng Li took a deep breath, looked at everyone and slowly said,

"In that case, regarding this tax, this Peak Master's order is..."

Everyone pricked up their ears and held their breath to listen to Li Qingfeng's orders.

"Don't touch this tax money!"

Everyone present, except Xiao Ai, was stunned and froze for a moment.

His eyes were full of disbelief.

They didn't understand why their peak master would make such a decision.

Logically speaking, such a large sum of money would not only bring great crisis to the imperial court, but also greatly increase one's own strength.

No matter how you look at it, it's a sure-win deal. How could the Peak Master not agree?

Facing everyone's puzzled gazes, Qingfeng Li turned his head slightly.

Xiangling hurriedly poured a cup of tea and brought it over.

Qingfeng Li took a sip.

Xiangling took the teacup and put it back where it belonged.

After clearing his throat, Qingfeng Li smiled and said,

"I know that you and Xiao Ai's starting point is all for the sake of our Qingfeng Village."

"Just like the proposal made by Lao Shu, if it is implemented, to be frank, the Daqian court will immediately become a mess, and our chances of success will be even greater!"