Chapter 439 The last question! “Wang Kang, do you know your guilt?”

In Chui Gong Hall, Emperor Zhao’s deep voice sounded,

At this moment, his temperament changed, his face became gloomy, and he exuded majesty. This is the momentum that can only be accumulated by those who have been in power for a long time...

For a moment, the atmosphere suddenly condensed,

Ordinary people would probably be frightened by this majesty and be so frightened that they would bow down and kneel down.

But Wang Kang had no reaction to this. He came from a modern age and had no deep respect for imperial power.

Is this to give yourself some authority?

Wang Kang asked in astonishment: "You know the crime, but you don't know what crime I am guilty of?"

"The imperial edict I gave you is to come to Beijing within five days, but now you have delayed it for five days and refused to comply with the edict. What do you want to do?"

Jiang Chengli stared at Wang Kang calmly, but invisibly, he gave people a sense of coercion...

Wang Kang spread his hands, "I just got married, why should I be given a wedding leave?"

"Marriage leave?"

Emperor Zhao was stunned when he heard these strange words. He couldn't even smile bitterly for a moment.

He had long heard Yuwen Nai say that when the imperial edict was issued, Wang Kang's reaction was not surprising at this moment.

He also had some understanding of Wang Kang's character. His character was eccentric and different from the world.

He just wanted to test its reaction... Now it seems...

That’s it. Emperor Zhao immediately relaxed and said calmly: “Come for a walk with me!”

Then he walked in front,

"yes,"

Wang Kang responded and moved to follow. How could he not see that Zhao Huang had no intention of pursuing the case?

How could he be punished for taking the trouble to transfer himself to Kyoto?

The two of them walked out of the Chui Gong Hall. The father-in-law was shocked when he saw it.

Your Majesty actually went out to hang out with him in person?

this?

He saw that the official uniform Wang Kang was wearing was just that of a fifth-rank official. In this Chui Gong Hall, all the officials who came in every day were second-rank officials.

Therefore, he was impatient, but he didn't expect this son to be so favored...

Zhao Huang walked in front with his hands behind his back without saying a word. Wang Kang followed him silently.

The two of them were leisurely walking on the stone path, with flowers blooming on both sides. The maids and eunuchs they passed by bowed their heads in greetings.

At this time, Emperor Zhao asked casually, "How do you feel about this palace?"

"Your Majesty, do you want to hear the truth?"

"certainly,"

Wang Kang said directly: "Like a prison cage!"

"how you said that?"

He didn't seem to react.

"It's actually very simple. Just looking at His Majesty is enough to explain,"

Hearing this, Emperor Zhao turned around and looked at Wang Kang in surprise, "Your idea is indeed novel."

Then he turned around and seemed to sigh: "I have asked many people this question, and the answers are different, but only your description is the most accurate."

Then he changed the topic again, "I have read the policy you made and intend to implement it. The whole people will prepare for war, so as to stimulate people's hearts, change their outlook, and prepare for the upcoming war..."

"But there is also a problem. Since we are building an army, it will inevitably require a large amount of military expenditure. How can we support it now that the national treasury is in deficit?"

“Very simple,”

Wang Kang smiled and said: "The wool comes from the sheep,"

"Our Zhao country is not a poor country, but most of its financial resources and resources are in the hands of the established nobles!"

"The quickest way to fill the treasury is to attack it!"

"If a family falls, the treasury will be filled!"

When the conversation came back, we came back to the fundamental issue.

"Then how to completely eradicate the old nobles?" Emperor Zhao asked again.

"Connect vertically and horizontally,"

"I have already used this method," Zhao Huang said,

Implementing the New Deal and supporting the new aristocracy to fight against the old aristocracy is actually a kind of alliance between vertical and horizontal.

"Then it depends on whether your Majesty has the courage," Wang Kang said again.

"What's the meaning?"

"war!"

Wang Kang said in a deep voice: "Civil war or foreign war!"

"Use strong methods and direct pressure, and eventually those old nobles will resist, and we will face a civil war!"

"If you win, it will be solved completely, once and for all. If you lose..."

"This is unrealistic,"

Emperor Zhao shook his head and said: "I can't gamble with my Zhao family, and the current Zhao country cannot afford a civil war!"

"Then there is only external invasion,"

Wang Kang said solemnly: "Invade other countries, plunder resources, plunder land, and stimulate domestic demand!"

"Of course, this is also a big gamble. I have no choice but to resort to this strategy, but this can bring others together to gamble!"

"You mean?" Zhao Huang probably understood what Wang Kang meant.

"Everyone has nothing to gain and cannot afford to be early,"

Wang Kang smiled and said: "Those old nobles are even more like this. Your Majesty can pull these people into the chariot, but you have to let them see some benefits."

"You can draw a cake, for example, if you occupy this land, it will be sealed to you, and a part of the money and goods looted will be divided..."

"Moreover...this war is inevitable. Your Majesty, aren't you already prepared?"

After hearing this, Emperor Zhao, who had always looked calm, finally changed. The look of surprise in his eyes flashed away, and then he said calmly: "What do you mean by this?"

Are you trying to test me?

Wang Kang sneered in his heart and said: "The envoys from the Yue Kingdom came to demand compensation and a dowry from the princess... You must be absolutely unwilling!"

"How can you give your own country's wealth to other countries, but you can't do it without giving it? The country of Yue is now strong. If not, there will be a war..."

"Your Majesty has the courage to accept the challenge, but there are very few civil and military leaders in the dynasty who are taking charge of the battle. You will not get a response!"

"This is one of them,"

Wang Kang looked at Emperor Zhao and continued: "Secondly, there is an indemnity treaty between us and Yue. Although it is a piece of waste paper, we cannot violate it at will."

"It will harm the image of the country and will also cause others to say that you have gone back on your word and are doing things without a name!"

"So what you need most now is an excuse!"

"This is also the reason why His Majesty transferred me to Kyoto, and why he asked me to be the host and guest doctor!"

Wang Kang said word for word: "Because you know my character... I will never be the kind of person who compromises!"

"You want me to make the first move, to lead the way, to propose the main battle,"

"In this case, I will be responsible for the final result, and it has nothing to do with you... Am I right?"

After hearing this, Emperor Zhao looked at Wang Kang deeply, as if it was his first time to meet him. After a while, he spoke,

"I really can't imagine that you were a notorious prodigal before..."

"Everything you said is right, this is indeed my true intention,"

Jiang Chengli looked into the distance and said in a deep voice: "Three years ago, out of desperation, I signed a treaty of indemnity and land cession, and paid tribute for five years. Three years have passed!"

"Not only did he pay compensation, but he also married the two princesses!"

"How can we endure all this, yet no one dares to propose a war among all the officials in the court? It's really ridiculous..."

As he spoke, he turned around and looked at Wang Kang with a serious look, "Since you know that if you push this matter forward, you will become the target of public criticism and even be infamy...you still come here?"

Wang Kang asked, "Do I have any other choice?"

After a long time, Emperor Zhao said, "The outside world has criticized you a lot, but I know your talents. Now I have one last question to ask you!"
Chapter completed!