834 Saving Lives And Liberating (1/2)

When those nobles all left, the atmosphere within the hall instantly became serious.

Feng Taiji and Zhao Yanran's faces turned green, looking toward Zong Shou with loads of questions.

Before this, they gave this fellow face and were unwilling to let the Yuanlian World people see the friction and differences in opinions between them.

This was why they didn't speak up and interrupt his words.

At this moment, those outsiders were gone now, so naturally it was time to ask for an explanation.

”Ruler is really generous, you reduced their taxes just like that by 30%!”

Even when Feng Taiji's personality had become more calm and composed, years after the battle at the underground lake, his tone was filled with mocking intent.

As for the matter of whether or not the countries were willing, he was too lazy to mention it.

”Also, the Ruler picked the talents and ambitious people to be Kings. If these people take charge, they definitely won't be willing to be controlled.”

His tone was filled with worry. They were surrounded by wolves and Zong Shou was still trying to create more problems for himself.

Zong Shou laughed out loud without a care, ”Brother Feng what is the use of the tax to me? Look at the situation we are in, can we use it?”

Feng Taiji's brow rose up. The taxes that Jiujing collected mostly went to raise the army.

Without a huge army, they wouldn't be able to defend against the attacks of the surrounding countries.

Then, his heart jumped as he realized to them these taxes really weren't useful.

They only had 300,000 soldiers. Even if they recruited from the world, it would be hard for them to be loyal after they were squeezed dry for 100 years and were living a tough life.

Jiujing recruited troops from his original small world.

Now, most of them were taken away by the Spirit Realm Cultivators that escaped.

”Looking at these seven countries, they need to rest up and have a breather. Moreover, the people in the seven countries are terrified. If not for them, how would we be able to stabilize this within a month? It is best if they all listen and are well behaved if it was a peaceful time, but now we are surrounded by enemies...”

He knew that Feng Taiji was a really smart person which was why he only mentioned it, not bothering to explain further.

Feng Taiji understood, a look of comprehension flashed in his eyes.

That is really the case! The people who Zong Shou chose, apart from being talented, they had a common specialty; they had huge power and enough connections and resources.

They would be able to control the situation in the shortest time, unifying the people to defend against enemies.

Then this 20% tax was also for a reason...

”As for how to control, let's just make them willingly serve us.”

Zong Shou broke into a laugh, ”This matter is also not up to them!”

Feng Taiji expected it, a 20% tax to unify the hearts of the people.

This also caused the new Kings to give it their all.

Now that they became Rulers, they had important positions but they also lost their positions to negotiate.

If Great Gan left Yuanlian World, then their subjects might be able to live, however, the Rulers would definitely die.

They have to cooperate with Great Gan because their lives were at stake.

As for when they obtain the entire Yuanlian World, they also didn't need to worry about these seven...

He thought to himself that this was the difference between Zong Shou and him. Although this fellow claimed to be not intelligent, he had the magnanimity to hand power to talents and was also good at manipulating the situation, making people loyal to him even if they didn't want to be.

Compared to him, he was indeed a little too stingy.

No wonder this person would have such a legacy in such a short time.

He shook his head as the weight in his heart was lifted slightly.

However, there was one more matter that needed to be discussed.

”Let's forget about all those, I don't know why my Sword Sect needs to open our gates to accept disciples here?”

Zhao Yanran also scoffed coldly, ”Also, since when did Ruler have the right to make decisions for my Common People's Path?”

Actually, with Zong Shou's identity, he naturally could make decisions.

However, they felt that it was inconceivable to accept disciples here.

Zong Shou blinked his eyes and looked at the two of them at a loss.

”Don't you both know that Zifang is already choosing spots in Yuanlian World to open 10 temples at once?”

Feng Taiji's brow rose up, he also heard of this matter. However, what did it do with them accepting disciples?

Zong Shou laughed and asked, ”Then why did all of you come? Conquering other words, to pillage resources or to strengthen your foundations? After we take down the world, how will we defend it? Is Sword Sect not planning to continue after Yuanlian World?”

The population of the Cloud World was limited. If they wanted to conquer 800 worlds like the Lu Family, they needed to have numerous cultivators and huge armies.

Just one Cloud World alone couldn't provide that.

Feng Taiji was stunned and instantly comprehended.

As for continuing to expand, he didn't think about that.

However, if they could gain something like Yuanlian World that would be decent.