Chapter 664: Each One Makes His Own Move

Chang'an, Grand Commandery

He's back!

Zhao Yutan paced around the room anxiously.

In just a short period of time, Zhao Yutan looked much more haggard.

During this period, she was really tortured. She felt guilty about the death of her elder brother Zhao Mingtang and her uncle Zhao Song, but her parents and sister-in-law blamed her.

After she was tired, she sat down on a chair beside her and looked at the courtyard absentmindedly.

Thinking about the news she heard, the Qin brothers used military tactics like gods, and Pingzhou conquered Zhuozhou, Leling County, Hejian, and Bohai County with great momentum. At present, Pingzhou has expanded to the size of four states...

Thinking about what happened to her along the way, she could feel that the road she was walking was getting narrower and narrower...

Zhao Yutan was full of regret. She shouldn't have taken shortcuts and shouldn't have thought about getting everything done in one go.

If she followed the steps and did what happened in the prophetic dream, could she really live a life of honor like in the prophetic dream?

Outside the palace

Fan Yang came to pick up Xie Zhan in person.

As soon as Xie Zhan came out, Fan Yang, who was waiting outside the palace, immediately came forward and said, "General, you are really back!"

Xie Zhan nodded, "Yes, you are here?"

Fan Yang was very excited to see Xie Zhan, "I am so glad that you are safe and sound."

Xie Zhan nodded, "Let's get on the carriage first."

In the carriage, Fan Yang reported to him the important things that happened in Chang'an recently, as well as what happened in Xie's house.

"I know all this."

As he spoke, Xie's house was already in sight.

Xie Zhan said to Fan Yang, "You go back first, and come back tomorrow to discuss things together."

Fan Yang knew that he had to deal with some household chores, nodded, and left in another carriage.

At this time, in front of the Xie's house, the lights were bright, and Mrs. Xie was holding her grandson, and Zhao Yutan was waiting with Lu Fei and Xiao Shi, and behind them were the prominent members of the Xie family.

As soon as Xie Zhan got off the carriage, he saw his mother and son. His wife and two concubines looked at him excitedly, and both concubines were pregnant.

He paused, he thought that in this life, he only had one son, Xie Lin.

"Zhan'er!" Seeing her son who came back from the dead, Mrs. Xie's eyes were red.

Xie Zhan stepped forward to support his mother, "It's windy outside, let's go inside first."

The women went into the house first, and Xie Zhan talked to the elders outside before going in.

After entering, as soon as she sat down, Xiao's eyes were red and she began to complain, "Master, you don't know, after you were injured and missing, the lady seemed to have determined that you would not survive..."

Xie Zhan saw her crying and comforted her, "Don't cry, take care of your body, I know everything you said."

"Mother, take Lin'er to rest first."

Then, he asked the two concubines to go back to their own yard first.

After everyone left, he looked at Zhao Yutan.

At this time, only the couple were left in the whole hall.

Xie Zhan did not speak, and Zhao Yutan also pursed his lips.

Xie Zhan did not expect that his two concubines were pregnant. This was a pleasant surprise.

He fell into the sea in the North Sea and drifted in the sea for too long. The Chunhong poison had passed the detoxification period, and he could only bear the worst result.

When he realized this at the time, he was very uncomfortable.

Later, during his convalescence, he also thought it through.

He realized that as Pingzhou's strength increased, it was becoming more and more difficult for him to win against Lu Songli, and his chances of winning were getting smaller and smaller.

This time, based on the calculation of Lu Songli, he was able to save his life, which was good enough.

Although he lost his fertility, Lu Songli was also pregnant. His goal was achieved, which was equivalent to a one-for-one exchange.

In the end, Zhao Yutan could not stand the silence.

"I admit that everything I have done during this period has disappointed you."

"But when the news came that you were injured and fell into the sea and your whereabouts were unknown, do you know how painful, uneasy and confused I was?"

"Have you thought about it? Our son is only four years old! If you are really gone, how can we, an orphan and a widow, survive? In addition, you have so many political enemies..."

As Zhao Yutan spoke, a line of tears slid down her cheeks.

Zhao Yutan took the initiative, she knew that offense is the best defense.

Xie Zhan still said nothing.

"I don't regret everything I have done. If you are gone, I have to consider our son."

"You should retreat to the Buddhist temple." Xie Zhan said his own solution.

Lu Fei and Xiao are also the mothers of his children. It is a fact that they have been wronged, and he must give them an explanation. And she almost ruined his big plan.

Zhao Yutan's tears flowed more fiercely. She nodded and said yes while crying.

The next day

Xie Zhan summoned members of his faction to discuss matters.

After the meeting, everyone left one after another, and Fan Yang and others stayed.

Fan Yang was puzzled. Just now, the Grand Commander actually chose Xiao Qun to implement and promote the new tax law?

Xiao Qun can also be said to be the Grand Commander's father-in-law. It is reasonable for him to stand up and advocate the implementation of the new tax law.

However, the new tax law offends the powerful and noble families, but if it is done well, it may not be impossible to go down in history. Such an opportunity, the Grand Commander actually gave it up?

Facing Fan Yang's doubts, Xie Zhan just said that he wanted to give Xiao Qun a push.

In fact, Xie Zhan has always had doubts about the new tax law.

After Gu Zhang went to Pingzhou, Lu Songli actually only let him preside over the legislation of Pingzhou, and the new tax law was not implemented.

The benefits of the new tax law are obvious to smart people.

Pingzhou is currently unused, which makes him doubt that there is something wrong with it, but he just hasn't found it.

Xie Zhan's suspicious personality made him make such a decision.

What Fan Yang said is indeed true. If it is done well, the new tax law can indeed make Xiao Qun famous in history.

It can only be said that opportunities and dangers coexist. It depends on whether his suspicion will come true. I hope he is suspicious.

Pingzhou, Changli

"Governor, the Seventh Institute of Engineering said that this is the third edition. If you are not satisfied, they can't do anything." The subordinate carefully presented a special paper with a unique pattern.

After Lu Songli took it, he took a closer look and said, "Okay, use this edition."

She plans to issue Pingzhou treasure notes during the war.

The people of Pingzhou can exchange the silver in their hands for Pingzhou treasure notes.

The current difficulties faced by Dali will inevitably force it to embark on the road of tax reform.

Pingzhou needs to stabilize the basic foundation of its local currency and then transfer the risk of inflation.