Chapter 1187: King Channing's TaxesThe 1768th chapter, The lower official is anxious for Zhao sir.

Zhao Xuanji sat in his place, his face as calm as a still lake.

But in his heart, thunder had already begun to rage.

Throughout his life, Zhao Xuanji has fought tooth and nail for power.

As a subject, he had reached the pinnacle. He didn't want his lifelong hard-earned foundation to be as fragile as paper before imperial power, nor did he want to simply stop there. He craved even more power, so he had no choice but to struggle against the imperial authority.

Bottom line is, he's reached the end of the road.

So he had to carve out a new path.

But this new path, how difficult it is to walk. Throughout history, powerful ministers have been as numerous as the stars in the sky, with almost every dynasty having one or two ministers who wielded immense influence. However, throughout history, there have been no more than three people who have successfully paved this path.

To rebel and usurp the throne as a subject, the success rate is not much higher than that of an ordinary person with average aptitude reaching the realm of Earth Immortal.

And Zhao Xuanji's hope was even more slim.

Because he had already tried once, and that time, Emperor Taishang woke up, shattering all his hopes, he failed.

Such things must not happen again.

Even Zhao Xuanji himself knew that unless Emperor Daxing died suddenly or Crown Prince Li Chen made one blunder after another, his chances of usurping the throne a second time were pitifully small.

But now, he seems to see another way.

King of Kings.

No one can remain calm when faced with these two words.

including Zhao Xuanji.

Although Zhao Xuanji's face betrayed no emotion, Zhou Ping’an seemed to have anticipated everything. He spoke confidently, "Your Highness has personally stated that as long as Mr. Zhao can help the court resolve this shortfall of twenty million taels, the Crown Prince will bestow upon Mr. Zhao a position as king."

And it was a fiefdom, a throne with real power. Thus, Zhao the Great would be the seventh king of different surnames since the founding of this dynasty, and also the first king of different surnames in the Qin Empire for a hundred years.

Zhao Xuanji slowly clenched his fist, he asked in a deep voice: "These twenty million taels of silver, are they meant to solve the problem of the money house"

Zhou Anping smiled but didn't speak, but not answering is also an answer.

Zhao Xuanji said calmly, "Didn't Your Highness ever suspect that all of this was orchestrated by this old man behind the scenes"

"Suspected it."

Zhou Ping'an simply and directly admitted it, then said, "But no."

The reason is simple. This matter first harms the East Palace, and second, it harms Lord Zhao. Lord Zhao has no reason to do something that harms the enemy a thousand and himself eight hundred. Moreover, it damages the foundation of the court. Lord Zhao has his eyes on the world and would never do something that digs his own grave.

Zhao Xuanji smiled and said, "I didn't expect Your Highness to praise me so highly. I am truly flattered."

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Zhou Ping'an followed up with a question, "Zhao sir, what do you think of this deal"

Zhao Xuanji playfully said, "You seem quite anxious"

"Hurry up."

Zhou Ping'an pointed outside and said, "Nowadays, the money shop is lined up every day. Rumors about the empty treasury of the imperial court and unfavorable war situations on the front lines are spreading everywhere, saying that a large sum of compensation will be paid soon. The people's trust in the imperial court is crumbling day by day. If at this time, the money shop completely stops paying out, then a nationwide peasant uprising is imminent. Once such a thing happens, the foundation of the imperial court's rule will be shaken, and uprisings will break out everywhere. The losses suffered by the imperial court will be even greater."

"And this loss, the East Palace takes the biggest share, while Lord Zhao gets the remaining small portion. I'm in a hurry because I'm worried for the Crown Prince, and also for you, Lord Zhao."e regular troops, the situation wouldn't have improved much given this intensity.It's not that we are weak, but rather that the Liao army is incredibly strong.This was the Liaoning army's biggest losi...