Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 556 Extreme Pressure
Everyone was thoughtful and said: "What the Marquis means is..."

Jia Cong said: "I asked Fatty Feng that Wuhou's party owes far more than I do, ranging from one million to nearly two million. I predict that Wuhou's party has always relied on power and will not be willing to part with this." A pen of silver.

When the time comes, I will write a memorial, saying that we respect the imperial edict, live frugally, and actively repay debts. However, some people remain motionless, unruly, and regard the imperial edict as nothing. Isn’t it clear at a glance who is loyal and who is traitorous? "

Everyone was overjoyed, clasped their hands and laughed and said, "This is a brilliant plan to divert disaster to the east. When the time comes, your majesty's thunderous wrath will have to be borne by Marquis Wu."

Jia Cong said: "Everyone, refunding some money is just an introduction, what follows is the key."

Everyone's expressions became condensed and they hurriedly said: "Please make it clear, Lord Marquis."

Jia Cong glanced at Pang Chao and motioned for him to explain.

Pang Chao nodded slightly, coughed slightly, and said: "Everyone, the amount of money involved in clearing the deficit in the capital is huge. No one can be exempted. I am afraid that there will be unpredictable changes."

"Mr. Pang, what happened?" Everyone sat upright and asked hurriedly.

Pang Chao said: "This is not something Chao could have predicted. The only thing that is certain is that once the pursuit of competition is tightened, there will always be people who can't help but jump out and take risks."

Jia Cong said: "Cong will attack some people in half a month. Firstly, it is hard to disobey the emperor's order. Secondly, this is a great opportunity to attack Wuhou's lineage. Thirdly, this is a great opportunity for us to be loyal to the emperor. Sirs, please don’t make any mistakes.”

Wang Ziteng nodded and said: "Huan Hou's words are very kind. Now that the military power of the world is in the hands of the Wu Hous, if we want to achieve something, we must snatch food from the tiger's mouth. Now that the emperor also has this intention, why not take advantage of the situation?" for?"

Wei Yi said: "What brother Zi Teng said is true. I just want to take this opportunity to show the emperor that we are not vegetarians."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Since everyone holds this view, how did the early preparations mentioned last time go?" Jia Cong asked.

"Don't worry, Lord Marquis, I have secretly mobilized hundreds of descendants of family members and soldiers who are strong and proficient in martial arts to go into the city to ambush you." said Ma Shang, the governor of the country.

Shi Guangzhu said: "I am also ordinary. I transferred my servants two months ago, and also contacted the die-hard old friends in the capital camp. Although I cannot let them change their banners, if anything happens, I will send a letter first. It’s okay to help in secret.”

"We are just the same." Everyone said with cupped hands.

"Okay!" Jia Cong nodded: "I have ordered the Jin Yiwei to closely monitor each camp of the Beijing army, but I will not be able to hide any trouble. In addition, Wu Shibo, you, the admiral of the nine gates, are responsible for the safety of the inner city, and you are the last line we are waiting for. The defense line, please be more careful.”

Wu Lang said hurriedly: "Don't worry, Marquis Huan. Your Majesty has already issued a strict decree. How could I dare to be careless?"

"Okay, in case something urgent happens and cannot be deployed calmly, we will use smoke as a signal during the day and fireworks as a signal at night. Once you see me sending a signal, you must drop everything and immediately bring people to join me to respond. How about it? "Jia Cong said in a deep voice.

"Okay! That's it." Everyone pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement. Now that they are on Jia Cong's pirate ship, they can only go to the dark side in one way.
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Half a month later, Huo Peng presented a memorial jointly signed by Jia Cong, Zhongxin, and Feng Yuan, listing the list of people who had taken the initiative to return the debts, and requesting that measures be taken against some individuals who refused to pay back their debts and had no sense of superiority.

In Jia Cong's original words: I request those who are stubborn and defy the court to confiscate their property and remove them from their titles to show the power of the law and to serve as a warning to future generations.

After Emperor Xifeng read the excerpt, he immediately marked it with one word "accurate".

On May 25th, Jin Yiwei received the order from Jin Yi, and Siti cavalry from the north and the south went out in all directions. In just half a day, they raided the mansions of two hometown princes and two generals of Fengen, and also raided the mansions of several sixth-department members, foreign ministers, and principals. , the relevant personnel will all be demoted to common people.

Lei Tai, Kongxing, Xie Hui and others led the elite Tiqi directly under the yamen to raid the mansions of two nobles.

"According to the Holy Order, everyone in Baron Quting's Mansion will be captured immediately. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"

Baron Quting's Mansion has been surrounded by Kongxing and others. Passers-by have long been frightened by the battle and dare not come over. Some of the brave ones quietly come close to the wall to watch the excitement.

The servants in the baron's palace were already frightened and ran in to report the news.

Not long after, Qu Tingnan Wang Huan led his troops out and shouted: "Are you going to rebel? I have a royal warrant that can be used to pay for the crime of murder. How can I allow you gang of hawks and dogs to run wild! Someone, go and report to the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army. The governor said that Jin Yiwei is going to attack our nobles. "

Four soldiers came out in response, trying to break out of the Tiqi formation.

Kongxing chuckled and waved his hand.

After several screams, the four soldiers were immediately hacked to death with knives.

These Tiqi followed Jia Cong and participated in the suppression of bandits in Jiangnan and the suppression of rebellion in Shandong. They had killed people and seen blood. How could they take a mere baron seriously.

Wang Huan was shocked and frightened. From the resolute look in Kongxingjue's eyes, he knew that things were not going well today. Now that we were outnumbered and the enemy was outnumbered, he couldn't help but soften his tone and said, "You guys go too far to bully others! I committed a crime." What crime do you dare to come to kill me, do you know the law of the king? "

Kongxing said coldly: "According to the Holy Order, everyone in Baron Quting's Mansion will be captured immediately. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"

Wang Huan secretly thought that instead of falling into the hands of Jin Yiwei and having nowhere to complain, it would be better to break out of the siege and go to the Governor's Mansion to ask for help. In the end, Tu Fei would be dragged into the water and he would not dare to die without saving him, otherwise All the people’s hearts were scattered.

He also had some courage. Anger arose in his heart and turned evil into his courage. He drew his sword and shouted: "My sons, the Jin Yiwei has killed Zhongliang. Follow me and rush out to ask for help!"

"Yes!" All the soldiers shouted angrily.

"Kill me!" Wang Huan shouted and commanded the soldiers to come out.

Kongxing touched his bald head and grinned, "Well done! Kill me!" Before he could finish his words, he waved his water-milled iron Zen staff and went forward to meet Wang Huan, and went straight for Wang Huan.

Two soldiers sacrificed their lives to protect the master and stepped forward to block it. However, they saw a flash of black shadow, the head of the staff shoveled past, and two big heads flew up. The headless corpse spurted blood and slowly fell down.

Wang Huan was shocked, this monk is so powerful! Before he could react, he heard continuous banging sounds, and all the seven or eight soldiers in front of him were knocked away by the Zen staff. All of them had their muscles broken, their bones broken, and their internal organs shattered.

"Kill!" All the guards in imperial robes swarmed up and surrounded Wang Huan, killing them indiscriminately. Those who could not get close to him even rushed into the baron's palace, and slashed anyone who refused to kneel down and surrender.

Wang Huan thought that his soldiers were elite, and although their number was small, they were enough to break through. Unexpectedly, he encountered the elite soldiers led by Kongxing, and they were slaughtered in an instant.

The baron's personal quota is only 150 people. Even if Wang Huan has all the troops, how can he be the opponent of hundreds of elite soldiers led by Kong Xing?

The official of the Hundred Households looked around and said: "Master Qianhu, all those who resisted the law have been rectified. Please tell me."

"Search the house!" Kongxing waved his hand.

"Yes! Brothers ransack the house!"

A similar situation occurred at another noble residence in the city, the Viscount Hengling Mansion.

Lei Tai and Xie Hui also met someone who was not afraid of death. Because they were hereditary lords, they ignored Jin Yiwei and thought that Jin Yiwei was bluffing until Lei Tai came in with a pair of rotten silver and iron swords. , only to realize that the power of the imperial court is irresistible.

In less than half an hour, the Jin Yiwei massacred another viscount's mansion, took away the family members of the inner house, and began to ransack the houses to pay off debts.

This was also Jia Cong's instruction to use cruel methods to frighten Xiao Xiao. In fact, it was to put extreme pressure on Wuhou's lineage.

The barons and viscounts we copied today were not big figures in the military, but with Spyker at his side, they could exert pressure without irritating Marquis Wu too much and making him jump over the wall.

Because Jia Cong was also afraid that Emperor Xifeng was not prepared enough, if things got too big and he couldn't handle it, it would be over, so it was important to have a sense of proportion.

(End of this chapter)