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Chapter 1763 Troika

But no matter what, with the return of Li Yi Mansion, an anti-Korean group led by Wu Meiniang, Xu Jingzong and Li Yi Mansion had already formed.

Although the reasons they dealt with Han Yi may be different, the three of them will stand firmly on the same front, even more firmer, more united, and much more terrifying than when they dealt with Changsun Wuji. When they dealt with Changsun Wuji, they were actually the weaker side in terms of strength, but now, the three of them hold almost all the power except military power, and Han Yi is just a villager in Meicun.

Interestingly, the key figures in the two struggles were the same people. When they defeated Changsun Wuji, they mainly relied on the unique advantages of Emperor Li Zhi and the old fox Li Ji. Now the difficulties they have to face are also Li Zhi and Li Ji, because Li Zhi really likes Han Yi so much. It is no exaggeration to say that Li Zhi has always regarded Han Yi as the first confidant because Han Yi has always helped him work, improve his national strength, and fight against him. Although Li Ji is cunning, he values ​​love and righteousness. Han Yi has helped him a lot. Under normal circumstances, he cannot support Wu Meiniang to attack Han Yi. If it were not for them, this would be difficult to do.

What Wu Meiniang is best at is to peel off the cocoon. She was the same when she dealt with Changsun Wuji, gradually weakening Changsun Wuji's power and then giving a fatal blow. Now Wu Meiniang plans to use the same trick again, first weakening Han Yi's influence step by step, and then dealing with Han Yi.

But the difference is that when dealing with Changsun Wuji, he first dealt with the people around Changsun Wuji and turned Changsun Wuji into a commander-in-law. However, Han Yi had no power in the court, so Zhang Daxiang was just a confidant. The rest of the Guanlong Group were sent by Han Yi to other places. If he wanted to deal with Zhang Daxiang, it would be too simple. It scared him. It was probably Zhang Daxiang ran away. He was not at the same level as Chu Suiliang and others. Han Yi's protective umbrella was actually his policy.

His policies are different from Shang Yang. Shang Yang's small peasant economic policy is nothing more than focusing on agriculture and suppressing commerce, encouraging agriculture and sericulture, and then using the law to force the people to work. This technical content is relatively low, mainly based on the Legalist ideas to reform. If you are disobedient, I will use the law to punish you. When Shang Yang dies and the law is still there, you can still play with someone else.

Han Yi's policy is a commercial economic policy, which contains too many things that are beyond the times. He never forces others to work. He uses tricks. The laws he issued are actually done with the flow. It is because of demand that the law is revised. It is not about forcing it in. If Han Yi is not there, no one knows how to continue playing. Then Wu Meiniang has only one way out, which is to abandon Han Yi's policy and adopt policies that they can play with.

The next day, Li Yi's mansion entered the palace to meet the saint, but since Li Zhi was resting and had no time to see him, Wu Meiniang naturally came forward.

Of course, when Li Yi's mansion entered the palace, it was mainly to meet the queen. He knew that Li Zhi was resting and could not handle government affairs.

This dog and his owner reunite after a long separation are naturally very touching. Although Li Yifu has a very poor character, his loyalty to Wu Meiniang is really beyond the world, and he has to surpass Xu Jingzong. He completely regards Wu Meiniang as his master. Moreover, if he can come back this time, it is all because Wu Meiniang is not what Li Zhi wants him to come back.

Wu Meiniang also asked about her well-being, whether her beloved was suffering or not, and so on, and she moved Li Yifu and cried in a few words.

If this were the past, Wu Meiniang would have been false and won people's hearts. But now, Wu Meiniang is also heartfelt because she gradually realized that loyalty like Li Yifu is very rare. He must be valued. He cannot be treated as a rag as before and thrown away if it is dirty.

"I believe Shizhong Xu has informed you of the reason?" After the greetings, Wu Meiniang immediately got to the point because she didn't want Han Yi to come back, and Han Yi only gave her three years.

Li Yifu nodded and said, "I already know that Han Yi is interfering with all this."

Wu Meiniang sighed, "It's all my fault. If I hadn't believed in Han Yi incorrectly, it wouldn't have caused Li Zhongshu to suffer such difficulties."

Li Yifu hurriedly said, "No wonder the queen. Han Yi is so cunning. I learned that he was Changsun Wuji's man, and I couldn't believe it for a moment. Han Yi almost concealed everyone. However, now, it is impossible for him to deceive us again. My Li Yifu swears to heaven that this life is incompatible with his power."

Now, even if Wu Meiniang doesn't plan to touch Han Yi, he must kill Han Yi.

Wu Meiniang nodded and sighed, "But it is not easy to deal with Han Yi! Because Your Majesty attaches great importance to Han Yi, and the reason why Your Majesty values ​​Han Yi is because Han Yi's policy of enriching the country and strengthening the army is deeply recognized by His Majesty. In the battle of the northwest not long ago, everyone in the court was helpless, but when Han Yi left, he immediately appeased the northwest. It can be seen that as long as his policy is continued, he cannot be moved, and His Majesty will not allow it, and even the country cannot do without him."

Speaking of this, she paused and said, "But he has strengths and naturally has weaknesses. I know him well. In fact, his administrative ability is very average, and he only knows this. If he can abolish his policies and change the direction of national development, then he will become redundant, and His Majesty will not reuse him anymore. In this way, we can eradicate him."

In Li Yi's Mansion, Xu Jingzong said in unison: "The Queen is Sacred."

Then Li Yifu said: "Now Han Yi is just a civilian, and his power in the court has declined. With my support from Shizhong Xu and Xu, it is not difficult to abolish his policies."

“It’s not that simple.”

Wu Meiniang sighed softly and said, "Now Han Yi's policies are implemented very well, and the people of Chang'an are also very supportive. If there is no sufficient reason, the abolition of his policies will definitely be opposed. This water can carry a boat and can also overturn it. We cannot do things that go against the public's wishes, otherwise we will only be trapped in our own cocoons. Besides, Your Majesty will definitely not agree."

Xu Jingzong said: "What the queen means to provoke the struggle between the gentry and the merchants?"

Wu Meiniang nodded gently and said, "I'm not hiding it to you, Han Yi is by my side and gives me advice. I agree with many of his thoughts and theories. He once summarized the lessons of the demise of the previous dynasty. One of them said, the reason why the Sui Dynasty perished was because the Sui Dynasty stood against the opposite side of the people. For example, the construction of the great construction in the late Sui Dynasty was done by the court. Therefore, Han Yi suggested that Your Majesty let the merchants go ahead. As an intermediary, the court could avoid standing against the opposite side of the people and use the merchants to achieve their goals.

By the same token, we cannot stand against anyone, whether it is a gentry or a merchant. The best way is to provoke the struggle between the gentry and the merchant, so that we can advance and retreat freely. Nowadays, the power of merchants is far less than that of the gentry and landlords, just because His Majesty has always supported Han Yi very much, and Han Yi has also won over a group of playboys, but as long as the court is a little fair, I believe that the merchants will not be as relaxed as before."

Li Yifu said: "What the queen said is that on the way back to Chang'an, I passed by the Jiangnan area and found that there were many gentry gentry. The landlords were boycotting merchants and strictly prohibiting villagers from entering Cheng's work. Some gentry even protested to the government and did not allow merchants to enter their county towns."

Wu Meiniang frowned and said, "What are they protesting?"

Li Yifu said: "In the past, silk fabrics were made by peasant women at home, but now, because the rise of those workshops has led to a reduction in costs, a large number of silk fabrics have poured into various prefectures and counties, resulting in a decrease in income of people in various prefectures and counties, and even facing a dilemma. On the one hand, local gentry strictly prohibited them from entering the city to work, but on the other hand, the silk fabrics they produce are not only high-priced, time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also not as beautiful as the workshops. The gentry also knew that if the long term continues, these people would still go out, so they protested to the government."

Wu Meiniang said, "I have never heard of this."

Li Yifu said: "Reporting to the Empress, I rarely heard of it when I was in Chang'an. I think this is because Han Yi's policies have developed very well in Chang'an, so it is easy to make people feel illusion that his policies can benefit the people, but in fact, the people in many places have been hurt because of this."

Wu Meiniang's eyes flashed and said, "So that's it. If this happens, it's easy to deal with. Those gentry only go to the government to protest and communicate with the local government. This naturally cannot attract attention. If they can make a bigger difference, the court can intervene."

Li Yifu's eyes flashed a few times, and immediately understood it, and said, "I know what to do."

Wu Meiniang nodded with a smile and said, "But you must be cautious in this matter and don't let people notice anything, otherwise it will only cause trouble."

Li Yifu said: "Please rest assured that the queen will not disappoint her."

Of course, Xu Jingzong understood, but he also knew that this was not a good thing to win people's hearts, so he simply ignored it and asked Li Yifu to do it.

It doesn’t matter to Li Yi’s mansion. Anyway, his character is already so bad, so what if he is a little worse.

In this regard, Wu Meiniang was quite confident in Li Yifu and suddenly said, "By the way, Li Zhongshu, after you left, Li Chongde told the world in the Tang Dynasty Daily that you are not from the Li family of Zhao County, do you know this."

A hint of hatred flashed in Li Yifu's eyes and said, "I know."

Wu Meiniang said, "Li Chongde, Li Chongjiang is a villain. If you anger them, I can understand, but they are also from famous families. At present, we need their help, you can see this."

Before she could finish her words, Li Yifu said, "Please rest assured that the queen will put the overall situation first."

He is now determined to get rid of Han Yi, and he can ignore anything else. He takes a step back and can handle a small role like Li Chongde at any time, and he is not in a hurry to do so.

Wu Meiniang was not aware of it. She thought that Li Yifu was much more mature and knew how to put the overall situation first. She smiled and nodded, saying, "I will feel relieved."
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