A man who seemed to be an old farmer next to him immediately followed suit: "Isn't it? Just look at the price of rice, starting from this dynasty, have you ever seen any price that was cheaper?"

The Mechanic saw that he gained a supporter, then proceeded to run his mouth with great enthusiasm: "I went to the city the day before and heard a group of students in the library talking. When it comes to the topic of the Drumming Order, a young student was talking nonsense that the Emperor is 'weakening Great Liang's border defense forces'. It truly is just discussing strategy on papers, it's ridiculous!

"Didn't you all see Wei Wang's rebellion? These commanders are a distance away from the Emperor. If they harbor any dissatisfaction, not discussing whether the land of His Majesty can be safe or not, aren't the unlucky ones who will get dragged into it not us, common folks?

"I heard people say that with the Ministry of War controlling like this, who knows how much military expenses can be cut down. People do not have to pay heavy taxes anymore, is it not a good thing?"

As soon as this was said, the people in the tavern all nodded their heads in agreement, even the old man who called the scholar to sit down also opened his mouth and said: "Even the Marquis of Order himself has not jumped out to oppose it, yet the others have already boiled up in his stead."

The scholar did not pay much attention at first, but as he heard the three words 'Marquis of Order', he subconsciously looked up and asked, "What connection does this have with the Marquis of Order?"

The old man smiled and said: "This young master does not understand, this time, it might seem that the Emperor did not involve the Black Iron Camp. But in reality, he had already divided the military power in the Marquis' hands.

"Think about it, if in the future, only with the Drumming Order can the troops of four sides be mobilized, then what about the Black Tiger Emblem in the Marquis' hands? If the ones who mobilize troops without possessing the Drumming Order will be punished as if they rebelled, and the Ministry of War does not issue this order, will the five commanders listen to the Ministry of War, or listen to the Marquis?"

The scholar laughed: "I see, this student has learned new things."

Upon saying this, he saw that the shopkeeper had finished getting his wine, so he no longer had to listen to the nonsense of these villagers. He thanked the elderly man who gave him his seat, laid down the money, then took his leave.