Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 223: Killing the chicken to scare the monkey! (Thanks to the monthly ticket support from book friend 2024…1400 Xingye~)

Chen Gui didn't expect that Ni Heng also knew that Lu Bu had saved his son, and for a moment he was caught by the other party.

Even though he was shrewd and calculating, facing such an arrogant troll, he was still speechless and could only say in a cold voice:

"Let Wen Hou come out to see us! Otherwise, we will stay here until Wen Hou comes out!"

Seeing that Chen Gui couldn't explain the reason and could only resort to such a rogue method, Ni Heng's eyes became more and more contemptuous:
"This is the City Lord's Mansion, not your Chen Family Compound!

"Do you want to usurp the throne and become the lord of Xia Pi City? Or do you think that Xia Pi City is the property of your Chen family?"

Having been given a hat for no reason, Chen Gui's face immediately turned red, and the people behind him also showed shame and anger on their faces.

However, Chen Gui is an old fox after all.

As long as he pretends to be stupid and doesn't respond.

No matter how sharp or sarcastic the trolls' words were, they could not make him retreat even a little bit.

As long as he does not retreat, the young men from noble families, led by him, will have the confidence to stay where they are and confront Ni Heng!

Seeing that Ni Heng was about to enter the violent mode, he was ready to curse the other party's ancestors.

Lu Bu, who had been hiding behind the courtyard wall, knew the power of the aristocratic families, and it would be difficult to change them with just Ni Heng's words.

You have to do it yourself to solve it thoroughly!

Thinking of this, he walked out straight away.

Ni Heng was about to perform when he suddenly noticed that Chen Gui and others were looking behind him.

He also understood that his master had come out, so he could only turn around helplessly and bow to Lu Bu:

"My lord, I am incompetent and failed to scold these troublemakers away..."

Lu Bu waved his hand:

“Although Zhengping didn’t do well enough, he tried his best.

"Some things can't be solved with words alone."

Under Ni Heng's ashamed gaze, Lu Bu walked straight up to Chen Gui.

The powerful aura made the people behind Chen Gui take a few steps back unconsciously, their faces filled with fear!
Chen Gui's scalp also felt like it was bursting and cold sweat was pouring down his back.

However, he knew that if he showed any signs of fear, today's negotiations would only put him in a passive situation.

So he slowly raised his head, and his cloudy old eyes met Lu Bu's dragon-like eyes.

But he could not hold out for more than three seconds. Chen Gui could not bear the sharpness of the other party's eyes. He lowered his head unconsciously and bowed slightly to Lu Bu:

“Although Wen Hou was kind enough to save my son.

“But we really cannot accept the three policies you issued. Especially the third one!
"The taxes paid by the noble families have always been compensated by using real property as collateral or the labor of serfs.

"As for private armed forces, they have never been restricted.

"You not only want to count the property of our noble families, but also restrict our right to recruit serf militia...

"We, the aristocratic family, are using our own money to purchase our own property. Is this against the law?"

Lu Bu shook his head:

"Just because it didn't happen before doesn't mean it won't happen in the future. This Marquis's policy is the new law!"

Chen Gui's heart sank suddenly. He obviously didn't expect that Lu Bu, who had a gentle attitude towards the aristocratic families in the past, would be so tough today!

However, Chen Gui did not have no coping strategies, and he immediately said:

"Your Excellency, are you planning to completely break off relations with our aristocratic family?"

Lu Bu shook his head slightly:

"No, I think my policy is reasonable.

"You have little wealth, so it's useless to have so many private armed forces.

“If you have a lot of wealth, then you should follow this marquis’ tax policy and pay taxes according to the law.

"Then you can recruit more private armed forces, there's nothing unreasonable about that."

Chen Gui shook his head: "There are too many unreasonable things! Wen Hou wants to shake the interests of all the families in your sphere of influence with his own strength.

"If all of our noble families unite to resist, can Wenhou really withstand it?
“If Wenhou’s enemies take the opportunity to attack your territory.

"If the noble families under your command cooperate with them from the inside and outside, can you still deal with it calmly?"

Lu Bu was not surprised at all when he heard Chen Gui's question.

Because Lu Su had already mentioned these hidden dangers to him and had already provided solutions.

However, Lu Bu did not reveal too much to Chen Gui, and just said indifferently:
“Mr. Chen doesn’t need to worry too much about these things.

"I have only one request for you: leave here quickly and obey my policies.

"Otherwise, I don't mind using your Chen family as an example to scare the monkeys!"

The Chen family is definitely the largest family in Xia Pi at present.

Although the Lu family was once a wealthy family, after Lu Su spent all his wealth, neither their assets nor their family background could compare with the Chen family.

It was just right to be used as the "Kun" that was killed...

Seeing a hint of murderous intent flash across Lu Bu's eyes, Chen Gui felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart.

But what Lu Bu didn't expect was that even though Chen Gui's face had turned ugly, he still had no intention of retreating:
"Marquis Wen, either cancel the third policy or kill me!"

"Are you sure you want to threaten me?"

The index finger of Lu Bu's left hand had already lifted up the hilt of the sword at his waist, revealing a sharp cold light on it.

Chen Gui snorted coldly, tilted his neck back and closed his eyes, looking as if he was ready to die.

But he soon heard the sound of a sword being drawn, and the next moment he felt an extra two kilograms of weight on his shoulders!
You can clearly feel a chill on your neck!

Chen Gui slowly opened his eyes and became a little panicked:

"No, are you serious?"

Although Lu Bu couldn't hear what he was thinking, he could guess what he was thinking at the moment.

He also didn't want to really tear his face with the Chen family. After all, the Chen family had a great influence in Xuzhou:

"This is the last chance! It's not too late to retreat now.

“If you don’t retreat, I will strike you with this sword, and not only you will die, but all the male members of your Chen family will die as well!

"Think about your son and your grandson. Their life and death all depend on your thoughts..."

Lu Bu would either not kill anyone, or if he did, he would kill them all.

Otherwise, if he only killed the leader, the Chen family’s influence and strength would still be there, and they would inevitably turn against him.

He will not leave a huge hidden danger for himself!

But Chen Gui and Chen Deng are both very talented. If possible, he hopes Chen Gui can step down...

After hearing Lu Bu's words, Chen Gui pondered for a long time, and his originally tense body suddenly relaxed.

Just when Lu Bu thought that the enemy would retreat, Chen Gui closed his eyes again and raised his neck higher than before:
"Then please, Lord Wen, give me a quick death!"

Lu Bu's brows furrowed instantly.

This old guy, is he really going to fight to the death?
Lu Bu finally asked in a calm voice:
"you sure?"

Seeing that Chen Gui didn't speak, Lu Bu turned his head and glanced at Lu Su behind him.

After seeing the other party nod slightly, his eyes instantly became determined!

The wind in front of the City Lord's Mansion made Lu Bu's clothes rustle!
Lu Bu glanced at the horrified or questioning eyes of the young men from aristocratic families behind Chen Gui.

Finally, he gripped the hilt of the sword tightly and placed the sharp blade against Chen Gui's loose neck.

Chen Gui seemed to sense Lu Bu's decision and his body trembled slightly.

However, Lu Bu did not give him a chance to regret, and he pulled the sword out with his right hand!
Instantly, blood spurted out like a waterfall! !

(End of this chapter)