Dominating Martial King

Chapter 1810 - 595: The First Dai Tian Heavenly Emperor

Emperor Jianyuan turned his head to sweep his gaze along the sides of the street, the anger in his eyes growing more intense: "I have now lost the people’s support and respect! It’s already difficult to govern these Heluo Two States, let alone gather funds and recruit troops!If I remain clueless and persist in increasing taxes, I fear that before Chu Xisheng’s army arrives, these aristocratic families of Heluo Two States will have taken my head and offered it to that rebel!"

——These ant-like people, they have forgotten who brought them thirty years of peace and prosperity, who relieved them of so many harsh taxes and levies?

Now, just because I issued the Ten Big Coins, because of a major defeat, because of a single Heavenly Gaze, because of a remark from the Three Generation of Saint Emperor, they’ve turned to betrayal!

They’re all ungrateful scoundrels!

And those aristocratic families, they should all be killed!

Over the years, how much blood have they sucked from Daning’s body? How many benefits have they taken?

Now as soon as they see Daning Country’s state declining, they can’t wait to defect to a new master!

Emperor Jianyuan couldn’t help but laugh sarcastically,

Chu Xisheng relies on his military prowess and is exceedingly harsh towards the aristocratic families and Jianghu sects.

He plays the game of reducing rent and interest, dividing land, suppressing mergers.

The latest decree reportedly states that no one household can possess more than one hundred mu of land; beyond one hundred mu, the tax increases by thirty percent, beyond one thousand mu, the tax increases by fifty percent.

The Iron Banner Gang has also issued the ’Junhu Order’, allowing all offspring within a household to equally divide the land, without interfering in commercial gold and silver and such movable assets.

This is clearly meant to cut out the lifeline of those aristocratic families.

If these people defect, they’re unlikely to have a good life.

"The ridiculous part is!" Emperor Jianyuan’s face darkened: "I originally had All Gods as support and could pacify the rebellion with their help. Yet—"

Because of ’Yin Yang Unity’, even All Gods are wary of him.

While All Gods are indeed guarding against Chu Xisheng, they are more wary of Jianyuan.

"If Your Majesty is concerned about the sentiment of Heluo Two States’ populace, I have a way to resolve it."

Yu Kunlun said calmly: "It depends on Your Majesty’s courage, whether you trust me?"

"Oh?"

Emperor Jianyuan regarded Yu Kunlun indifferently: "State Preceptor, speak your mind."

To be honest, his trust in Yu Kunlun was limited at present.

However, Yu Kunlun was the only pillar he could rely on now, at least more trustworthy than the Grandmaster.

Not long ago, during that nearly month-long battle between him and Prince Xiang, Grandmaster Dugu Shou remained inactive in the north.

They were indeed under great pressure in the northern region.

On the line of You State, there were pressing forces up to eight million elite troops.

Then the border armies in Iron State, Bing Province, Liang State, and other places defected, completely collapsing Daning’s northern defense line.

But at that time Chu Xisheng was in Northern Central Earth, and the Northern Territory Governor’s Mansion controlled by Chu Yunyun was investing a lot of manpower to settle those Ice City survivors in Yan State, effectively having no strength to move south.

Therefore, as long as the Grandmaster was willing, he could still draw out one or two hundred thousand people from the northern defense line to aid him in quelling Prince Xiang’s rebellion.

Yet this Grandmaster acted as if he didn’t see Prince Xiang’s betrayal, observing the battle that occurred in Heluo.

Emperor Jianyuan knew Dugu Shou’s intentions.

Dugu Shou didn’t mind replacing the Emperor.

That old thing even hoped for Prince Xiang to ascend the throne, not afraid of his intentions being discovered.

Thinking of this, Emperor Jianyuan couldn’t help clenching his fists, a series of ’crackling’ sounds coming from his bones.

But his attention was soon drawn to Yu Kunlun.

"Your Majesty! Heluo Two States have about seventeen billion people."

As Yu Kunlun spoke, a giant Crystal Giant Dragon suddenly descended from the sky through the sea of clouds, hovering above them.

Yu Kunlun then looked at Emperor Jianyuan: "As long as Your Majesty is willing, I can make them loyal to you, henceforth the people’s hearts will gravitate towards you! Including all sorcerers and Martial Cultivators in these two states."

Emperor Jianyuan’s pupils suddenly contracted slightly.

Could Yu Kunlun’s method be to make all Heluo’s populace dream, fall into an illusion technique?

But in the current situation, only such a daydream could allow him to gather Heluo Two States’ people’s support and reorganize the army.

This Zhe Dragon, if exerted fully, used in conjunction with the appropriate formations, seems to have such capability—

Emperor Jianyuan’s expression remained unchanged: "Then what about Chu Xisheng, won’t Chu Qin react?"

"Don’t worry, I just received some good news."

Yu Kunlun’s tone remained calm: "Chu Xisheng succeeded, All Gods were forced to relent, ordering the Lords of Youdu and Black Water to join forces, destroying the Life Source Material of the Daluo Ant Clan. After eradicating all of Daluo Ant Clan, Chu Xisheng retreated from under the Creation Divine Tree unharmed."

At this moment, the corners of his lips slightly raised, a genuine sense of joy.

Emperor Jianyuan’s pupils slightly widened, pondering what kind of good news could this be? It was simply disastrous.

Not to mention in this battle, the astonishing strength and bravery Chu Xisheng displayed.

Merely the total resolution of the Daluo Ant Clan affair is enough to have the Northwest States and numerous Human Clan heroes turn their hearts toward him.

Emperor Jianyuan then seemed to contemplate: "You mean, after this battle, those Gods might become more vigilant against him, even retaliate? But don’t forget, They’re also guarding against me."

"We could establish a year-long treaty with Chu Xisheng."

Yu Kunlun’s expression was nonetheless complex: "I have contacted that Infinite Blade Lord regarding this matter, and the conditions he put forth are something we can accomplish, not overly demanding."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jianyuan was taken aback, his eyes began to shine brightly: "State Preceptor, please tell me, what kind of conditions?"

——Chu Xisheng is actually willing to negotiate peace? At a time when a slight push could topple all of Daning, he chooses to negotiate with the court?

This fellow, he’s foolish enough to give him the chance to rebuild his forces!

Yu Kunlun almost spelled out word by word: "Capital City regulator, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Chu Rulai! He wants Your Majesty to personally bury him in a coffin and transport him to the West Mountain near Xiushui County for burial."

During Emperor Jianyuan’s personal expedition, he appointed the Nineteenth Prince as regent and entrusted the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Chu Rulai, as Capital City regulator and in charge of all internal and external defenses.

Emperor Jianyuan relied on Chu Rulai to be diligent, loyal, and having no other recourse.

In recent days, having repelled Prince Xiang’s army in several battles, Chu Rulai exhibited outstanding competence, excelling in both military and civilian affairs, undoubtedly meritorious!

"Chu Rulai?"

Emperor Jianyuan was taken aback, then shivered all over, goosebumps rising.

That brat Chu Xisheng, could he be intending to bury all these enemies alive?

Also, is this his Vengeance Secret Technique?

This would surely make his Divine Intent Touch Death Blade more formidable?