This was what Yuan Qingling was worried about. She asked frustratedly: "Why is Beitang so poor?"

Fourth Master Leng said: "The people are doing well, but the imperial court has spent too much money on water conservancy, suppressing bandits in the north, and war in the northern desert. In addition, in recent years there has been drought in the northwest and floods in the south of the Yangtze River. Since the emperor ascended the throne, the country's middle school

It has never stopped. However, the situation in the Taishang Dynasty has gradually become tight, because a few years before the Supreme Emperor abdicated, he began to promote agriculture and suppress business, but failed year after year. Not only did the imperial court fail to receive taxes, but it also had to subsidize people's livelihood.

The emperor is still working hard to govern, otherwise the Northern Tang Dynasty would not be what it is today if it continues to decline."

Yuan Qingling looked at the fourth master and couldn't help but admire him, "You are actually trying to survive through cracks, and you can actually make your industry so big, which is amazing."

The fourth master said: "The Northern Tang Dynasty had been prosperous for many years, and the people had accumulated wealth. In addition, the wealthy merchants and marquises had saved a substantial fortune. Moreover, the population was large and the needs were great. It was just that the court did not have favorable measures. If there were any

If it were true, commerce would flourish and the Northern Tang Dynasty would have prospered long ago. The prince proposed to revitalize commerce this time, which is the right path, but some people must be sacrificed."

Yuan Qing Ling said: "Who is willing to be the one who is sacrificed?"

"Let's see who has a bad fate, shall we? Just like Princess Meng Yue, who committed a crime by messing with a bad man!"

Yuan Qingling felt even worse after hearing this. This girl, Meng Yue, has always come to greet her since she became a disciple. She is a well-behaved and sensible child.

Princess Ji has always been resourceful, but what she faced this time was not the intrigues and intrigues outside, but the current emperor's policy measures.

That's not something she can fight on her own.

"Is there any way?" Yuan Qingling asked.

Fourth Master Leng put down the cat, looked at her and said: "Actually, the royal princess and princess may seem to have great glory, but they are the least able to control their own destiny, especially when the country is trying to break this deadlock.

, they will become victims at any time, isn't it the same for Yu Wenling? The emperor did not fully understand my details, so he betrothed the princess to me. Meng Yue is his granddaughter, and I am afraid he will not care. I can only talk to you.

So, even if it wasn't Liu Chao, it would be someone else. You can stop it the first time, but you can't stop it the second time."

How cruel? But how real it is!

After returning from Lengzhai, Yuan Qingling waited in the mansion until Lao Wu came back and told Lao Wu about the matter.

Lao Wu said: "Fourth Master is right. Father will agree. The sky is high and the Emperor is far away over there in the south of the Yangtze River. It is the second most prosperous place in the Northern Tang Dynasty. Fourth Master should also have many properties there. He is familiar with the Li family."

In this situation, the second young master of the Li family is afraid that he is really such a person with evil intentions."

"What should we do? Is there any way?" Yuan Qingling asked nervously.

Lao Wu thought for a while, "Don't worry too much. Even if the eldest brother goes to the palace tomorrow to talk about this matter, the father will definitely send someone to find out first. At least it will take a while to implement it. We still have time to think of a solution.

of."

The next day, Yu Wenhao asked Xiao Hongchen to send someone to the south of the Yangtze River to find out whether the second young master Li Chao had really killed someone.

On the third day, Emperor Ming Yuan summoned Yu Wenhao into the palace. After mentioning this matter to him, he sighed, "I didn't expect Meng Yue to be twelve years old. I always thought she was a seven or eight-year-old girl. In a flash,

, and she is almost at the age of marriage."

Yu Wenhao said: "Father, Meng Yue is still young, so there is no need to rush to get engaged, right?"

Emperor Ming Yuan stretched out his hand and pressed it, "It's twelve. After it's settled, you can stay for another four or five years. I've heard people mention this Li Chaozhen in the past, saying that he has done many good things in the Jiangnan area, building bridges and paving roads, and helping the poor.

Opening an academy so that poor children can learn to read and write is a good place for good deeds."

Yu Wenhao said: "Father, Li Chao is a good person, but it doesn't mean that his son also has such a kind heart."

Emperor Ming Yuan said: "If the family tradition is good, the descendants will be virtuous. However, it is necessary to understand clearly what is the lifelong event of the princess. Send a few people to the south of the Yangtze River to see if the Li family really has a big family."

Doing good deeds, if it turns out to be true, then the matter will be settled."

Yu Wenhao knew that he couldn't say too much now, so he agreed, "Okay, my son will send Xu Yi there tomorrow."

Emperor Ming Yuan nodded slightly and looked at him, his eyes seemed a little complicated, and said: "Stay and have dinner with me!"
Chapter completed!