Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Jin Yiwei commander envoy Yamen
Jia Cong took out the present handwriting, looked at the crowd and said: "The Holy Will has been issued. The two departments of the North and South will work together to clear the national treasury deficit."

Wen Zhen and Fang Ji hurriedly bowed and said: "I humbly obey my orders."

"Please tell me the specific regulations."

Jia Cong threw the list given by Feng Yuan on the table and said: "Go to each house and issue an ultimatum. No matter who you are, they must make up half of the deficit within three days and send it to the Ministry of Household Affairs. If not, I will follow the law." ”

"Yes."

After Jia Congjun issued the decree, the two divisions in the north and south immediately became busy. Each of them tried hundreds of households, and hundreds of households led their cavalry around the city, specifically selecting powerful clan members to issue ultimatums.

When the gatekeepers at the gate of Prince Zhongdu's palace saw several Jin Yiti riding over, they didn't take it seriously and lazily asked: "What are you doing?"

Zhou Yao, the son of Zhou Wei who had just received an exceptional promotion from Jia Cong and was promoted to the position of 100 trial households, went out to perform a mission for the first time. He was facing a dignified palace and was a little nervous. However, he calmed down after thinking of Lao Tzu's lesson.

He said in a cold voice: "I am here to issue an ultimatum to pay the deficit and call the Chief of the Royal Palace to speak."

When the disciple heard that he was calling for debt, his face suddenly darkened, and he sneered: "Do you know where this place is? My prince is now the emperor's uncle. How dare you come to collect the debt?"

Zhou Yao kept in mind what Zhou Wei said before he came, "The emperor's own soldiers should not be insulted lightly" and sneered: "What a piece of shit, teach me the rules."

"Yes!" The two tall captains behind him stepped out, pulled the door open and slapped him seven or eight times in the face. Then they raised the Xiuchun knife and slapped him hard on the face. Blood spattered everywhere and he was knocked unconscious on the spot. past.

"You, how do you beat people! Do you have any laws?" The other disciples were frightened and did not dare to snatch people from the hands of the Jin Yiwei. They watched helplessly as their companions were being fucked and fell down, and they exclaimed.

"The king's method? This guard is the king's method!" Zhou Yao sneered: "If you don't pass it on, do you want to be stubborn in the guard prison?"

Several disciples were frightened and rushed in to spread the word.

After a while, the chief historian of the palace came out, looked at the door lying on the ground, frowned and said: "Although you are the emperor's personal soldiers, why do you bully the prince's residence and beat the prince's family for no reason?
If there is no explanation, I will definitely report it to the court. "

Zhou Yao laughed and said: "I want to trouble the court even if I fight a dog?

Forget it, since your Excellency is so interested in it, I, the Southern Division, will test Hundred Households of Zhou Yao. You may go and take part, but please accept this ultimatum from me first. "After speaking, he waved his hand.

A school captain came forward with an official document and asked Chang Shi to sign for it.

"You are too arrogant!" Chang Shi was so angry that he couldn't do anything about him.

If he really writes an impeachment memorial for the janitor slave, it will probably become a big joke in the official circles.

Seeing that Chang Shi had no choice but to accept the official document, Zhou Yaocai snorted coldly and led his team to leave.

Chang Shi glanced at Zhou Yao and others bitterly and hurriedly went in to report.

Prince Zhongdu took the ultimatum, took a look at it, slapped it on the Huanghuali case, and sneered: "Jia Cong, you kid, is going too far!
I want to see how he behaves according to the law. Someone prepare a car and go to the Prince's Mansion in Beijing. "

Similar situations happened all over the capital at the same time. Every household that received the ultimatum secretly inquired about it. After learning that it was a general issue, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Thinking that the law should not be blamed on the public, no matter how arrogant the Jin Yiwei were, they would not dare to kill so many powerful people in one fell swoop.

However, no one dared to take Jin Yiwei's post lightly. The powerful people from various families gathered at the mansion of King Beijing, Prince Zhongyi, Li Meng and other bosses to discuss countermeasures.

Jinyiwei commanded the yamen, and Jia Cong took some time off to take a sip of tea and said: "Old Wen, I sent someone to contact various aristocratic families and wealthy merchants in Beijing, saying that I have a large number of cheap goods for sale.

The price is calculated based on 30% off the market price. Whatever they want, they can register and pick up the goods three days later. "

Wen Zhen was stunned and said: "What your Lord means is..."

"There are those who are short-sighted and want to default on their debts. I have no choice but to do it myself." Jia Cong said calmly.

"I understand, I will make arrangements now." Wen Zhen hurriedly handed over his hand and left.

Three days later, on Gulou Street, Yunzhang Silk and Satin Store was crowded with people, and housekeepers and compradors from well-to-do families were rushing to buy the rare Yun brocade.

"Hey, Brother Zhang! Are you here to buy brocade again?"

"Hey, Brother Yang! You are always good, right? How much you buy, can you give some to my little brother? Otherwise, it will be difficult to do business when you go back."

"Forget it. I only got three horses in total. My grandma and girls are not enough. Do you have more? I'll add 20% to the price. How about giving me some more?"

"Do I need to squeeze in if I have it? Damn it, the Yun brocade is in short supply. I can't buy it with money."

"Don't even think about it. This is used by the emperor and empress in the palace. Only a few defective products come out every month. How much more can be expected?"

"Since it's a tribute, how did you get the Yunzhanghao?"

"Please keep your voice down. I heard that the owner of the Yunzhang is Prince Beijing. How can ordinary people get it?"

"I see……"

Suddenly I heard scolding from outside the door, and the store suddenly fell silent.

"The Jin Yiwei are handling the case, everyone else is waiting to retreat quickly!" A team of captains rushed in.

Hearing the word "Jinyiwei", everyone in the store was startled and scattered like a hornet's nest. They all stood on the street to watch the excitement.

"Hey, didn't you say this is Prince Beijing's property? Why..."

"How do I know that Jin Yiwei will do well if he takes action? Just look at it, the prince is no longer safe these days."

The shopkeeper of Yunzhang Silk Shop hurriedly came out and said with cupped hands: "My lords, this shop has always been law-abiding and abiding by the rules. Is there any case we can handle?"

Zhou Yao glared at him and shouted: "Get out, I want to seize the goods in this store."

The shopkeeper was startled and hurriedly whispered: "Sir, is there any misunderstanding? My proprietor, Prince Beijing, and Duke Dingguo have a long history of friendship. Please see... if you can be accommodating."

As he spoke, he quietly handed over a banknote and pressed it into the palm of Zhou Yao's hand.

Zhou Yao accepted the money without politeness and said, "I don't recognize King Jing or King Dong. Come here, seal them!"

"Yes!" Dozens of captains agreed in a loud voice, driving out all the managers, accountants, and waiters, and then went inside to search.

"Sir, the big houses inside are all filled with top-quality goods."

"Returning to my lord, two large boxes of stolen silver were found on the counter."

"Load the car and take it away!" Zhou Yao waved his hand.

"Yes!"

On this day, hundreds of rice shops, noodle shops, casinos, brothels, oil shops, silk and satin shops, and warehouses outside the city with powerful backgrounds in the inner and outer cities were "ransacked" by the Jin Yiwei, euphemistically called sealing.

Also on the same day, many wealthy merchants risked their lives for the 30% discount, and without fear of offending others, they went to Jinyiwei to "pick up goods" with their money.

Anyway, it was not stolen. With the certificate issued by Jin Yiwei as a guarantee, who dares to come and ask for it back?
The Northern and Southern Divisions of Jinyiwei encountered a case that was not tried for the first time in the world today, so they accepted customers instead.

A group of captains served tea and water, served with smiles, and were polite and courteous, waiting for the uncles who came to pick up the goods.

"Hey, Mr. Li, the goods you want have been prepared for a long time. Come here, come here. Two thousand pieces of Sudian, all of which are top-quality goods that just arrived, how about it?"

"Shopkeeper Wang, there are only a few visitors. What? You don't dare to come here at ordinary times. Old lady, be careful. We don't have bad people here. You can come here with confidence and have a bowl of tea first. Don't want to drink? Okay, let's do business first. , now at least, let me see, five thousand grains, how much do you want?"

"Hey, Mr. Han, it's been a long time. Would you like to sit down first or let's talk about business first?
Hey, please come this way. There are tens of thousands of fine gold and jade jewelry, headscarves, and toys here. They are all top-notch goods. I'll give you a stick of incense and you can choose whatever you want. "

……

Jinyiwei was very busy here and had a lot of money, but the Yangxin Hall was in a state of chaos.

Dozens of clan concubines, princesses, princesses, and Mrs. Hou fell to their knees in tears.

Some may tearfully accuse Jin Yiwei of atrocities, or express emotionally and express his family's difficult situation, or express with force and appeal to bring order to the chaos, or shout at the top of his lungs that he is wronged, or express tenderly and passionately about his family's difficulties.

The quarrel made Emperor Xifeng's eyes dim and his head as big as a bucket. Several of the princesses and old concubines were still his aunts and aunts. They watched him grow up from childhood, but they tried to persuade him but refused to listen, and they scolded him badly. He was scolded, let alone asked to be dragged out.

He was so angry that his insides were burning, and his chest was so depressed that it almost exploded.

Duan Zhun, Huo Peng, Gu Tao and others who were doing something frowned and looked away.

Although it was their idea to forcefully settle the deficit, the current situation was really unexpected. They did not expect that the clan members and dignitaries would be such thieves and send a large group of female generals to compete with Jin Shang.

As the saying goes, one woman is equal to five hundred ducks. These many women started making trouble together, each showing off his or her own heroism, each showing off his or her own magical powers, until the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart was about to be overthrown.

I heard Princess Yongjia crying: "Did your Majesty forget to skip school when you were a child and sneak out of the study and play in the palace? The emperor wants to punish you severely. Who saved you? You said at that time that you would take care of your aunt for the rest of your life. You didn't say anything joking." Ah, Your Majesty!"

When everyone heard that this idea was good, the old concubine of Prince Zhongyi cried and said: "Your Majesty, when you were twelve years old, you were naughty and mischievous, and accidentally set fire to the prince's palace, burning several palace people to death.

The Emperor was furious, but your aunt begged for you in front of the emperor. You said at that time that you would repay your aunt when you grow up, Your Majesty! "

"Your Majesty, when your mother and concubine died young, several older princes bullied you. Who protected you in the palace, negotiated for you with the Yingchuan Chen family, and won the queen for you.

If the emperor still misses the old love, the emperor is asking you to do this now, please have mercy on the emperor. "Princess Zhenyi cried.

"Your Majesty, back then..."

Emperor Xifeng's face turned black with anger when he saw that they were getting further and further away from each other, and that they were telling the truth.

Each one of them was either senior to him or his royal sister, which made him dumbfounded and helpless. He could only sigh in his heart, only women and villains are difficult to raise.

Duan Zhun saw that it would be unseemly to continue making trouble, so he almost told what happened when he was wearing crotchless pants today. They all held the banner of "You have no joke" and hurriedly ordered the eunuchs to ask the queen to come to the rescue.

"Princes, Your Royal Highnesses, ladies, please listen to me." Duan Zhun said loudly.

The girls glanced at him, and the crying gradually stopped, and asked, "Mr. Zhun, what do you want to say?"

"You all suddenly came into the palace today. Everyone has different opinions. There are many people with mixed opinions, and many things cannot be explained clearly. After listening for a long time, the servants and colleagues are also confused. Even the emperor has no clue.

How about letting the Military Aircraft Division take over this case and ask you all to go back first. We will find out the cause within three days and give you an answer. This is worse than making a noise in the Yangxin Palace. "Duan Zhun said.

The women hesitated for a moment, then looked at Princess Yongjia intentionally or unintentionally. She was the most powerful in battle, and everyone seemed to take her as the leader.

Princess Yongjia knew that today's opportunity was rare, and if she missed it for a long time, it would be difficult to ask for mercy again, because she sneered and said: "Since you didn't hear clearly what you said, I will say it again in detail, and you all should stop talking."

The women nodded in agreement.

Princess Yongjia told how Jin Yiwei issued an ultimatum, how rushed the time was, and how they seized various properties indiscriminately.

"Mr. Zhun, each of our families owes money to the treasury. We know it well. Even if the king of hell seduces us, we still have to let people take a breather.

What is the intention of the Jin Yiwei who is so unscrupulous and unscrupulous in taking private property?

If you don't give me an explanation today, we will definitely go to the Ancestral Temple to offer sacrifices to our ancestors, saying that the dog raised by the Tian family dares to bite its owner now. "

"Yes, that's right."

"That's the truth. We don't owe money in this lifetime, so why should we pay it back?"

Seeing that the women were making trouble again, Huo Peng hurriedly spoke to comfort him and said: "The merits of this matter still need to be investigated. Concubines and princesses, don't be angry. We will give you an explanation."

"What explanation?"

"Yes, what explanation?"

"Ask Jia Cong to explain."

……

Huo Peng smiled bitterly. If Jia Cong was found at this time, he would not blame it on himself. After all, he was in charge of the matter, and Jia Cong would not be stupid enough to take the initiative to top the tank.

When we were about to get into business, we suddenly heard the eunuch outside the door shouting: "The Queen is here."

Emperor Xifeng was overjoyed that the queen had come at just the right time. He stood up to greet her and said, "Zitong has come at just the right time. Please persuade them for me."

Empress Chen met with everyone, and personally helped many old concubines, princesses, etc. up, and said with a smile: "Aunts, aunts, and sisters, I know that every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite. You are all looking at the Emperor. Now that you have grown up, it is time to enjoy happiness in a down-to-earth manner, why do you come to the Yangxin Palace for such a trivial matter?

Don't you know that the emperor is thinking about world affairs and doesn't pay much attention to these petty matters? What's the use of talking to him?

It was a waste of time to delay the government affairs, and it would be hard to do anything if the imperial censor knew about it.

If you can trust me, why not go to my palace, ladies and gentlemen, sit down and explain it to me in detail? Tell me all your difficulties, and I will make the decision for you. How about that? "

The women were stunned by her gentle yet firm and affectionate words, and they didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Princess Yongjia glanced at Emperor Xifeng and said politely: "I, my concubine, have been reckless today and offended the holy bow. Please punish me."

Emperor Xifeng breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said: "You are in a hurry and have no disrespectful intentions. How can I bear to blame you? If you have any bad intentions, please go to the queen to deal with them. I and the queen have our own opinions."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." the women said.

Empress Chen held the hands of Princess Yongjia and Mrs. Zhongyi, and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go, don't miss the government affairs of the Prime Ministers."

"Don't dare, don't dare." Huo Peng and others said.

Seeing that everyone had dispersed, Gu Tao smiled bitterly at Duan Zhun and said, "Thanks to Minister Zhun's delaying strategy, he asked the empress to come to rescue him, otherwise his dignity would be completely lost."

Emperor Xifeng finally breathed a sigh of relief, and his anger arose in his heart. He slapped the table and shouted: "Bring this bastard Jia Cong to me!"
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At this time, Jia Cong was walking leisurely to the Ministry of Finance with dozens of carts of gold and silver and two large boxes of banknotes.

Feng Yuan had already been waiting at the door of the household, and directed all the officials from the household department to line up and greet him.

"Mighty Duke Dingguo!" Feng Yuan took the lead in shouting with a wide smile.

"Dong Guo is mighty!"

"Dingguo Gongzhen is the pillar of the country!"

"Dingguo Gong is truly the talent of Wang Zuo!"

"Dong Guo Gong is really a man of God!" (End of this chapter)