Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

To be honest, when he was in Beijing, although Xu Yunzhen held the title of deputy commander of the three thousand battalions of the three battalions, he did not take many resistance or rescue actions after Wang Qi's coup.

Even if Shi Kefa sneaked out of the city and entered the camp to ask for help, Xu Yunzhen did not dare to make any move.

You know, Xu Yunzhen had nearly 3,000 soldiers and horses at the beginning!

Sometimes, Xu Yunzhen felt that if he really desperately attacked the city to rescue the emperor, it would be enough for Wang Qi to drink a pot!

But I didn’t do that!

No matter what, Wang Qi should remember his contribution, right?

You can be considered to have contributed to the new deal of the parliament, right?

Thinking of this, Xu Yunzhen sighed deeply: "I'm afraid that Xu Hongji's guy will interfere with it! Let Qi Guogong be deceived by him!"

After sighing, Xu Yunzhen clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes became decisive again, as if he had made a huge determination.

"Master Xu, Master Xu Hongji is already in the hall. Please invite me." After a while, the black-armored guard came forward.

They are not that aggressive or arrogant. Wang Qi's soldiers are indifferent and have extremely strict military discipline.

Xu Yunzhen was originally deep in thought and uneasy, but the sudden appearance of the black-armored soldier made his body tremble inexplicably.

In the past, the most noble prince of the country would not even bother to look at the lower-level soldiers, but now, he can only reply respectfully.

"Ah, please lead the way." Xu Yunzhen nodded blankly, then stood up slowly, followed the black armored soldier, and walked towards the hall.

When Xu Yunzhen stepped into the hall uneasily, his heart sank to the bottom of his body just as soon as he raised his eyes.

I saw Xu Hongji sitting in the hall, enjoying tea leisurely.

But Wang Qi was not seen on the side - only a man who looked like a general wearing a black seal python was sitting there.

In Xu Yunzhen's impression, this person seemed to be Wang Qi's personal entourage.

Looking at Xu Hongji's appearance, he had great respect for this general.

"Sir, can we start?" Seeing Xu Yunzhen entering the room, Xu Hongji immediately asked Wang Shouxin for instructions.

"Director Xu, it's your choice," Wang Shouxin nodded and drank his tea.

As soon as Wang Shouxin finished speaking, Xu Hongji slapped the table: "I'm sorry for Xu Yunzhen, he didn't kneel down when he saw the superior!"

Not to mention Xu Yunzhen was so frightened that he knelt on the ground with a plop, and even Wang Shouxin frowned.

"Master Xu, you and I have been colleagues for many years, and we are from the same clan. Today, you are guilty of committing a crime. Xu would like to ask, what is the crime of a certain person? This gentleman is here today. If you want to accuse me, I will definitely I have to let others make the decision for me! In the Xu family’s three hundred years, even if the dynasty changes, I can still make great contributions to the new dynasty! As long as you give me a chance!"

Xu Yunzhen was not willing to sit back and wait for death. Since Wang Qi was away, he had no choice but to turn to his personal followers - and by the way, he submitted a letter of surrender!

The Xu family has a three-hundred-year foundation.

This is a big deal!

After saying that, bang dong dong, Xu Yunzhen kowtowed three times directly to Wang Shouxin: "Your Majesty, please make the decision!!!"

This time, Wang Shouxin was caught off guard and couldn't laugh or cry: "Whether you are guilty or not is not up to me. It mainly depends on your performance."

"Yes, yes, yes," Xu Hongji immediately agreed, pointing to Xu Yunzhen who was kneeling there: "It depends on your performance! If you don't perform well, we will immediately have your home confiscated and moved to another country!"

"Let's get started," Wang Shouxin waved his hand, indicating not to waste any more time.

Cough cough cough,

Xu Hongji coughed twice and then looked at Xu Yunzhen: "Dear nobles in Nanjing City, thirteen families have now confessed and are willing to donate all their family assets and financial plans to be used by the parliament's new policy, and all their family fields have also been included. The council coordinates and distributes it to farmers who have no land or little land to facilitate the reform of the council! There are also two families that resisted, and now their heads have been hung on the drum tower as a warning. The entire clan has lost all their property, but The chief sir is kind-hearted and does not have many connections. My parents and children are all here at home."

"And you, Xu Yunzhen, of the Xu family in Beijing, plundered the people's wealth and anointed people, and colluded with the Zhu Ming court. In the past three hundred years, you have made great contributions to the world. At this moment."

"Xu Hongji! How dare you fabricate accusations? Who said that my Xu family has no contribution to the world?" Xu Yunzhen has no fear of Xu Hongji. At this point, as long as Wang Shouxin is here and hugs Wang Shouxin's thigh, he can survive !

After saying this, Xu Yunzhen faced Wang Shouxin, held up his hands and said: "Sir, the Xu family is willing to offer 12,700 acres of all the land in Beijing, as well as 3 million taels of family property in the mansion, and dismiss all the domestic servants, just to be able to deal with it. The New Deal is beneficial, can contribute to the parliament, and can bring the Xu family’s three-hundred-year reputation to a higher level!”

"Beijing city?" Xu Hongji sneered when he heard this: "When the parliament was first established, you didn't know how to provide help in times of need. Now in Nanjing city, the false emperor has died, and you have just started to talk about donating family assets. You have always added icing on the cake, but you don't count!"

"Sir!" Xu Yunzhen ignored Xu Hongji's pressing, but turned to look at Wang Shouxin aside: "You may not look down on the Xu family's property, and it is not worthy of hearing from the chief lord, but you know it. , the nobles of Beijing are like crucian carp crossing the river compared to Nanjing."

"Don't even think about changing the subject here." Xu Hongji slammed the table, trying to stop Xu Yunzhen.

"Huh?" Wang Shouxin raised his hand, pressed Xu Hongji's words, and looked at Xu Yunzhen, who was kneeling on the ground: "Stand up, noble man from Beijing, and start talking."

"Thank you, sir!" Xu Yunzhen got up from the ground quickly and ignored Xu Hongji. He took two steps forward and bowed to Wang Shouxin: "Sir, those nobles in Beijing include British Duke Zhang Shize, Wuding Marquis Xu Xideng, Chen Yanzuo, Marquis of Taining, Xu Xideng, Marquis of Yongkang, and so on. How much gold and silver are owned by their families and how many hidden acres they have, the subordinates know very well! If the chief lord can let Xu go north to Beijing, not only It is the property of the Xu family, and all the noble ancestors in Beijing, and their financial plans, will belong to the parliament within three months!!!"

Seeing that Wang Shouxin was still hesitating, Xu Yunzhen was a little anxious, and immediately added: "Xu will write a letter to his family now, sell his family property, and give it to him immediately for three million taels!"

"No!" Wang Shouxin interrupted immediately after hearing this, shook his head and said: "We can't alert the enemy. I will report the matter to the chief later. Just wait."

"Understood, understood!" Xu Yunzhen nodded, then took out a small Buddha statue made of gold and jade from his sleeves, handed it to Wang Shouxin with both hands, and said with a flattering smile: "This is a small bit of filial piety, please accept it. Accept it."

When he was caught guarding the Yamen, Xu Yunzhen was prepared. He took the gold and jade Buddha statue from the mansion and kept it hidden in his sleeve in case of emergency.

Now, it comes in handy.

Wang Shouxin lowered his eyes and stayed on the golden and jade Buddha statue for a moment.

Xu Hongji, who was sitting in the seat, lowered his head and looked at something on the table with interest, as if he didn't notice Xu Yunzhen's movements. "Put it away." After a while, Wang Shouxin grinned: "I don't believe in Buddhism."

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"Xu Hongji, how are things going?" Wang Qi was sitting in the study, flipping through the parliamentary memorandum recently sent from Beijing, instead of reviewing a few sentences.

"Fourteen noble families have been interrogated, and more than 8 million taels of silver and nearly 10,000 acres of land have been confiscated. The remaining gold, silver, silk and silk are still being counted." Wang Shouxin stood opposite Wang Qi and added in a low voice: "Sir, Xu Yunzhen is being arraigned today."

"Xu family, Duke Dingguo?" Wang Qi took a big stroke in his hand and looked up at his confidant: "What's the problem?"

"Xu Yunzhen was in the hall and voluntarily donated three million of his family property. At the same time, he invited himself back to Beijing and was willing to take the lead in killing all the ancestors of the clan in the capital!" Wang Shouxin had hesitation on his face.

"Well," Wang Qi nodded silently after hearing this, but did not speak. Instead, he asked Wang Shouxin: "What do you think?"

"Do you think you are too impatient?" Wang Shouxin thought about it for a moment before saying slowly: "Nanjing City was originally the old capital. Although there are many clans and clans, it is not complicated. It is not too troublesome to clean up and remove them. But Beijing is different from the other thirteen prefectures. Clan clans have been established for nearly three hundred years, and their influence is even more complicated. There must be many people in the parliament who are related to clansmen. If we take action directly, I am afraid that the foundation of the newly stabilized parliament will be weakened. shake."

"Haha," Wang Qi smiled when he heard this, very gentle and relieved.

After half a year of experience in Nanjing City, Wang Shouxin learned to think about problems.

Moreover, it makes sense and has substance.

This is a huge improvement.

"I have a story here. Please listen to it." Wang Qi sat back on the chair and looked at Wang Shouxin.

"My lord, please speak."

"During the reign of Shenzong of the Zhao and Song Dynasties, in the autumn of the sixth year of Xining, there was a severe drought. There was no rain for 10 months, and the wheat seedlings were withered. Shenzong frowned all day long. When he came back from the court in the fourth month of the lunar calendar, suddenly the servant came to report, a man named Zheng Xia A small official, he drew a "Picture of Refugees" and submitted it to the emperor, and also attached a memorial, to the effect that he was responsible for guarding An Shangmen. Every day at the city gate, he saw poor people who suffered from the reform carrying their hands and selling goods. His wife was a concubine. So he painted these pictures and asked the emperor to see them. Zheng Xia, who had been promoted by Wang Anshi at that time, also said that what was drawn in the pictures was true and asked Shenzong to look at his pictures and stop Wang Anshi's method of harming the people. He said that if the new law is abolished and there is no rain within ten days, he will be beheaded outside Xuande Gate for the crime of deceiving the emperor. But three days after the new law is abolished, it will rain heavily."

When Wang Qi said this, he looked at Wang Shouxin with his eyes: "At this point, do you think Wang Anshi or Zheng Xia is right or wrong?"

After pondering for a moment, he did not fully understand the meaning of Wang Qi's words, but Wang Shouxin still answered his question first, frowning and said: "Both of them are selfless, but they just have different positions. If we really talk about right and wrong, Zheng Xia would have gone too far. ungrateful."

"Hahaha," Wang Qi laughed again after hearing this, and after a while he said: "Irrespective of personal ethics, we just talk about reforms. But if you said that the positions are different, then you are right!"

When Wang Qi said this, his face straightened up solemnly: "The fault of Wang Anshi's reform lies in the partiality of employment, and the fault lies in the emperor's indecision! How can we be merciful in reforming in the past! If the city of Beijing is exterminating clans, honors, and nobles this time, If you really hang out some members of the parliament, you won't be merciful, they will know what it means to bleed and sweat for the revolution!"

Wang Qi sometimes reflects that this revolution was rushed and without too much preparation!

Not too many people died and not much blood was left, allowing many people to steal the fruits of the revolution effortlessly and continue to be attached to the country's already weak body, sucking blood without any scruples.

Sooner or later, as long as their interests are not satisfied, these people can rebel against the parliament at any time and join the imperialist camp again!

Anyone would choose something that has no cost in the first place.

"Hmph," a sneer appeared at the corner of Wang Qi's mouth: "This time, let Xu Yunzhen return to Beijing, and let the noble clans in Beijing be completely bruised and crushed into dust."

"I understand," Wang Shouxin nodded.

Not long after, Wang Shouxin left.

In the study, Wang Qi picked up the letter on the table, which was sent by Li Yangshan from Gezaoshan.

"Dark iron fell from the sky," Wang Qi said with a smile: "It's better than the silk hidden in the belly of the fish."

Although the meteorites and silk books found in various places seemed a bit funny to Wang Qi, and he himself did not care, six congressmen from far away in Beijing wrote a joint letter: This matter is related to the reputation of the chief executive and the parliament. In the future, although matters of ghosts and gods have always been abandoned by Confucianism, the attitude of hundreds of millions of people in Kyushu must be taken seriously. The chief minister is requested to return to Beijing as soon as possible to discuss it together.

But at present, in Nanjing City, he will not return to Beijing until he has completely wiped out the clans in the old capital and rebuilt the parliament. Therefore, Li Yangshan's arrival just solved Wang Qi's urgent need.

Perhaps it was Li Yangshan's foresight, or maybe the old Taoist had some skills, but anyway, preparations for the Luotian Dajiao had already begun a year ago.

In this year, Li Yangshan's footprints spread all over the Ming Dynasty, two capitals and thirteen provinces. In order to plan this victory, he invited almost all the oldest Taoist masters and uncles to come out.

According to what Li Yangshan said, it was to deal with the appearance of meteorites among the Confucian scholars in Nanjing City, and other means.

There was a Taoist Li Yangshan who was arguing about the destiny of heaven and arguing with the Confucian scholars in Nanjing, but Wang Qi did not want to get involved.

Sometimes, killing people can solve many things, and Wang Qi also likes this method.

But sometimes, killing people can't stop the spread of rumors. Fighting magic with magic is the right way.

However, as rumors emerged in various places, it did give some lords courage.

Wang Qi didn't want to wait until things got big before he started putting out the fire.

"Here," Wang Qi buttoned up the letter and looked up at the door.

"Sir," at the door of Wang Qi's study, there are confidants waiting for orders at any time.

"Let Lu Xiangsheng come over and see me!"

According to the investigation of the secret guards, Zhu Yousong, Prince Ji of Changsha Prefecture, had begun to plot to raise troops. Wang Qi did not intend to give him any chance, and directly sent Lu Xiangsheng to send troops, suppressing his dream of becoming emperor and establishing a clan in the cradle of Prince Ji's Mansion in Changsha. (End of chapter)