Qin Yining thought that she treated her subordinates well, but now it seemed that when she couldn't take care of them, her subordinates not only didn't treat her as their master, but also guarded against her as an aristocrat of a hostile country.
This was really …
Based on her understanding of the Yuchi Yan, he didn't have the ability to stir up the people of the old capital and the south who had already submitted to Da Zhou to restore the country. It seemed that Gu Shixiong hadn't grown old yet. He was good at stirring up emotions and muddying the waters.
The people were simple and kind. They supported Gu Shixiong and the Yuchi Yan because of their beliefs. However, the Yuchi Yan and Gu Shixiong wanted to start a war because they wanted to restore the country and stabilize their power. They stirred up the people to achieve their goals, but they didn't consider that if a war really broke out, the people would be the ones to suffer.
Qin Yining still remembered what Pang Xiao had said to her when the Tiger Army had attacked the city.
At that time, he had disguised himself as an ordinary farmer and come to the city to see her. He had even made her cold noodles. That day, Pang Xiao had said that he was fighting on the battlefield to end the tyrannical rule as soon as possible, to let the people's lives return to the right path, to develop the economy, and to let the people live peaceful lives.
Even now, Pang Xiao's beliefs hadn't changed.
Unfortunately, there weren't many people who could understand his true intentions. Even many of the people who had started the uprising with Pang Xiao were now blinded by fame and fortune. They only thought about fame and fortune.
As a result, Pang Xiao was still misunderstood by others.
Shopkeeper Lu was like this. Perhaps Shopkeeper Xia, who claimed to be sick and refused to appear, was also like this.
Qin Yining felt that Pang Xiao was wronged and felt that it wasn't worth it.
However, she could understand. That was how people were. She couldn't force others to understand Pang Xiao the way she did.
Qin Yining's thoughts turned thousands of times. She had thought of so many things in the span of a breath.
Lu Dashun saw that Qin Yining was not speaking, so he raised his head uneasily. He quickly glanced at Qin Yining before quickly lowering his head again.
He originally wanted to observe the expression of the Prince Zhongshun's consort so that he could analyze the situation and report back to Head Shopkeeper Xia.
Who knew that with just a quick glance, his heart and soul would be captivated by the beautiful female lead in front of him. Not only was his heart pounding, his brain was completely unable to think.
There was actually such a beautiful woman in this world! If he were to stand next to her, wouldn't the difference be like that between a celestial immortal and a pile of mud?
Prince Zhongshun really had good luck with women!
Lu Dashun lowered his head, not daring to express the thoughts in his heart. But in front of a beautiful woman, not only was his heart softened, but he also could not help but want to show off a little.
As such, Lu Da Shun did not care about what Qin Yining asked, continuing: "I will tell you the truth. After all, the old capital used to be the capital of the Yan dynasty. Ever since it came under the control of the Da Zhou dynasty, it has been specially garrisoned with troops.
"Last year, Your Majesty caused a ruckus about the treasure, and there was also an earthquake. The citizens, who had already experienced a famine, suffered even more. The land was dry, and there were constant wars. The harvest of the crops was also difficult. You know all of this.
"So when Old Master Gu and the County King of Yan returned, it was as though everyone had a pillar of support. Now, even the beggars on the streets know that if they want to have food to eat and clothes to wear, they still have to rely on the County King of Yan. "
Qin Yining nodded. He did not doubt Lu Dashun's words.
Lu Dashun continued: "There is also the army. There are so many soldiers stationed outside the city. The pressure on the citizens is not just a little bit. Everyone is a little worried. If the army insists that the County King of Yan is plotting a rebellion and invades, everyone will not stand much of a chance of winning even if they resist. Moreover, the army is not completely united. "
Lu Dashun had unknowingly spoken about the situation that the citizens did not dare to discuss in private. Qin Yining did not try to interrupt him. Instead, he nodded appropriately in response. This led Lu Dashun to tell Qin Yining everything that he had seen and heard in the old capital.
After he finished speaking, he quickly raised his head and met Qin Yining's eyes. Lu Dashun then remembered, somewhat absent-mindedly and worriedly, that he seemed to have said many things that he should not have said. He was afraid that he might have said something that would incur the wrath of Prince Zhongshun …
If these words were to reach the ears of the Emperor of Da Zhou, then wouldn't the citizens of the old capital be killed?
Cold sweat immediately appeared on Lu Dashun's face. Even his back was drenched in sweat. His legs went weak, and he fell to his knees with a thump.
The person who had been speaking confidently just a moment ago was now kneeling in front of him with sweat on his forehead in the blink of an eye. Qin Yining did not need to think to know what Lu Dashun was thinking.
She did not want to make things difficult for him, so she changed the topic: "How is business at the shop? How is the farm's harvest? "
Lu Dashun was startled by the question. He shook his head and said: "This, I, I don't know."
"Oh? It's almost the new year. Have the caravan and caoyang stopped doing business? " She had a lot of businesses, especially the large amounts of land that needed to be transported. After a long time, she naturally had a deep relationship with the jianghu.
Who knew that Lu Dashun would still shake his head and say: "Princess, I don't know about this either. Normally, these things are not for me to manage."
Qin Yining had originally been able to calm down and treat people with generosity. Now, he also began to frown.
If head shopkeeper Xia had arranged for this person to come as a show of force, then he had already achieved his goal.
He had not seen the accounts that he should have seen, and he had not asked the questions that he should have asked. When he asked about business, he did not know anything. He was able to talk about some random rumors. Arranging for this person to come, if it was not a show of force, then it was clearly a perfunctory act.
Yet she could not do anything to Lu Dashun.
To the side, Master Zhong had already become furious after hearing this. He scolded Lu Dashun to his face: "How are you doing your job! Your head shopkeeper Xia is not a stupid person, but he chose to use you. Since you're here, you should answer properly. Could it be that you forgot who your boss is? "
"I didn't forget, but I really don't know. I have only just been promoted to shopkeeper. I have not come into contact with these things. "
Master Zhong had been in the business world for many years. His aura was not to be underestimated. Lu Dashun's face turned ashen from fear. He collapsed to the ground, not knowing what to do.
Qin Yining rubbed his brow, "Forget it. Let him go."
Master Zhong gritted his teeth, "Princess, could it be that this person shouldn't …"
Without waiting for Master Zhong to finish speaking, Qin Yining shook his head and sighed: "We are not bandits. There is no way for everyone to acknowledge us. Since our paths are different now, there is no need to waste any more emotions. Let him go back. "
Only then did Master Zhong give up. He said in a low voice: "You can go."
Lu Dashun hurriedly got up and bowed to Qin Yining in order to maintain his dignity. Only then did he hurry out.
Regardless of how Lu Dashun replied, Qin Yining frowned: "The situation is so unusual. It seems that we can only use the power and manpower that my grandmother left behind."
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