Chapter 7 (1/2)

Chapter 7

Chapter 17:

“Zhen” — The royal I or We It was how the emperor refers to himself

“nà chén” — This-servant (or subject); used by state official or subject in dynastic China to address himself in front emperor

The sunlight was shi+ning viciously on the ground The rising heatthe scenery appear listless and somewhat distorted

Sorass roofs, completely surrounded by barren soil

Awith a tired face and heavy pace He passed by the fields, that had dried up and cracked from the sun, and walked into his worn out courtyard

Inside a woman dressed in plain cotton clothes and wrapped up hair, was holding a malnourished and sickly in appearance little boy in her hands She had been waiting there for a long ti anxiously at the courtyard door

When she saw the limmer of hope “Husband, Hoas it? Can the taxes this year’s be postponed?”

The man shook his head, then he sat on the doorstep, took out a pipe from his bosom and with ‘bada-bada’ sound he drew out from it

Only after taking a long breath did he started speaking, “No reduction in rent and we cannot fail to pay, not only that but it’s raised with 10 The village elder said that the taxes must be handed in October of this year”

After hearing that, the woman i like this, our baby almost has no food to eat, and we still have to pay the tax…As theus to die?”

This same scene also happened in other various parts of the Qin country Originally, the people already felt resentful when Qin Yan post positioned heavy taxes after his ascension to the throne, now they becaer towards him

This resentment, under the heavy pressure of life, needed only a small spark, before it become a sharp blade aimed at Qin Yan

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“Hahaha, good! Good! Good! This unexpected situation will give us a good reason to take action!” Inside the spacious living roo the secret report in his hand His face was red as he stroked his long beard and laughed heartily, then handed over the report to Qin Yu, as sitting to his right, “You also take a look This thief is currently doing so that will benefited us!”

Qin Yu ih the secret report with rapid pace When he finished, his eyes also shi+ned with a trace of joy His plan had long been arranged and it could, now, finally be implemented

As long as he properly grasped this opportunity, he would certainly take back his position, that was unjustly stolen fro as he had that position, he would finally have enough power to bind that person forever at his side

“Grandfather, that plan that we arranged previously, is it ready to be implemented?”