Datang Nongsheng

Chapter 562 Benefits
It was just a job report, but Cheng Chumo wanted to show a worried expression, for fear that Sun Xiangfu didn't know that he had something to say, so he was very embarrassed.

"Well, except for the five altars of snake venom that they brought to Ningyuan County, all 42 altars of snake venom remaining in the city have been found. According to the place where the snake venom is hidden, we have separated and detained all those who may have come into contact with it. , All the people on the list provided by Wang Hao have been arrested. There are more than 300 people who coincide with the place suspected of hiding snake venom. What shall we do next?"

Sun Xiangfu nodded and ordered, "Gather them to Shanyang Labor Camp, show them Wang Hao's letter, and tell them that Wang Hao has canceled the original plan, and the emperor will probably pardon them." For a capital offense, those who voluntarily admit to being related to Wang Hao will be given a reduced crime and given a lighter punishment, but before His Majesty makes a ruling, all of these people must receive ideological education in Shanyang Labor Camp."

It is naturally impossible for Li Shimin to make a ruling on this matter before the end of the sports meeting. Letting them out would also be dangerous. Although Sun Xiangfu arranged this way, many innocent people would be put in prison by mistake, but it was intended to be safe.

"Uh, that..."

"Say something."

"Well, I heard that His Majesty has no intention to execute Wang Hao immediately, can you please hold your hand high, and for the time being, spare him this time?"

Hearing Cheng Chumo's words, Sun Xiangfu looked at him in astonishment and said, "What's your situation?"

"Uh, it's like this. Zhang Cheng heard that Wang Hao was arrested and insisted on committing suicide to apologize. After being stopped by me, Ruyan begged me. She said that as long as Wang Hao didn't die, Zhang Cheng would not commit suicide. Zhang Cheng If she doesn't commit suicide, she will marry me..."

"Cheng Chumo, do you know what you are talking about? Zhang Cheng is now a prisoner, who let him know the news of Wang Hao's arrest? Also, for such an important prisoner, you can easily let people visit, and there is still a law Are you there? If I had the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, I would dismiss you and investigate you now. This is Wang Hao, who has committed a heinous crime. You have a brain, and you can't make fun of this matter. It will kill your entire Cheng family." Sun Xiangfu Roared silently towards Cheng Chu very loudly.

Cheng Chumo was ashamed of being yelled at by Sun Xiangfu. He lowered his head and blushed. After Sun Xiangfu had breathed out for a while, he said, "Actually, His Majesty sent Wang Shijian here just because he didn't want to kill him. I heard from Li Xiang and Du Shangshu that , Now that the big cannibals, the Persians, and the Byzantine Empire are fighting so fiercely, it is precisely that someone like Wang Hao is needed to go to the west and help my Tang Dynasty to seek benefits..."

"Shut up, Wang Hao was arrested last night, how could there be such news today?"

"Uh, His Majesty's imperial driver has already passed Shanyang Forced Labor Camp, and it took less than two hours to communicate with Dingxiang. Now, most of the courtiers accompanying him suggest that His Majesty let Wang Hao go to the Western Regions. Tang prepares for the future."

Hearing this, Sun Xiangfu knew that Wang Hao had more than just people from Dingxiang City to threaten him. Among the courtiers, there were also people who spoke for him, and these suggestions were very in line with what he wanted. The thoughts of Li Shimin, who has made immortal achievements.

"Take one step, save three steps as a backup, Wang Hao..." Sun Xiangfu couldn't find any good words to describe him, but in his heart, the idea of ​​wanting to kill him became stronger.

Such a person is too dangerous. He has the ability to turn his hands into clouds and his hands into rain, but he has lost his basic humanity. He is an unsafe bomb.

Looking at Cheng Chumo who looked at him expectantly, Sun Xiangfu finally said, "If you marry her by helping Zhang Ruyan do such a thing, it's not love, it's an exchange of interests. From now on, don't do it in front of me again." Mention such a thing, otherwise, none of the brothers will do it."

Cheng Chumo was taken aback when he heard the words, and after he figured out what was going on, the shame on his face became even stronger. He was a person who had seen the horrors of the Battle of Yanjin, so how could he forget those things because of his own incident? What a miserable brother!
"I know what to do, so I will escort Wang Hao's subordinates to the labor camp."

"Well, by the way, give me a word to Li Xiang. Those who have nothing to do with this matter in the Wang family, let them go! Tell them to open all the businesses in Dingxiang after dawn tomorrow, but it involves drinks and catering. Eating and drinking must be supervised by officers and soldiers.”

Cheng Chumo nodded and said, "I see."

After he left, Sun Xiangfu rubbed his forehead helplessly. This was a decision ten times more difficult than killing the Japanese envoy.

"My husband didn't eat well just now, so my concubine has someone stew Hericium erinaceus chicken soup over. After my husband has eaten, let's rest first! Tomorrow, I have to work all day!"

Tang Jian has already taken the delegations from the Western Regions to the village a hundred miles outside the city. They will set off early tomorrow morning and arrive before noon. Li Shimin may arrive early tomorrow morning, but he will not enter the city, but will go directly outside the city early. Just stay in the prepared camp tent, some work, Sun Xiangfu needs to report to him early tomorrow morning, in the two days before the start of the sports meeting, all his time will be full, but at this time, he still has a headache matter.

"Xiu'er! After we've been busy for a while, let's all go to Jingzhou as a family! Farm there honestly and don't care about the bad things about the court."

"Okay! Anyway, the manpower of the art troupe has been trained in the past two years. After finishing the sports meeting, I should have nothing to do."

Yu Xiu'er has lived with Sun Xiangfu for several years, and naturally understands his personality. I am afraid that he is most fulfilled only when he is playing with those crops in the field. For the life in Jingzhou, she even wanted to live there for a while.

Early the next morning, before Sun Xiangfu got up, Wang Xu came to the door with a heavy gift. What kind of thousand-year-old mountain ginseng and pearls as big as pigeon eggs are all evaluated according to the box. The value of these things in the market , It is simply incalculable, just like the top family like the Wang family has such a rich reserve.

Sun Xiangfu knew what he meant by giving these gifts, so he didn't refuse. After inviting him into the living room, he said, "Brother Wang came to the door with this important gift, but what is the happy event?"

"Brother Zhengming, from today onwards, I will be the Patriarch of the Dingxiang Wang Clan."

Sun Xiangfu was not surprised when he heard the words, he forced a smile and said, "That's really gratifying, but since you take over as Patriarch, I should be the one to prepare presents, and it's the door-to-door congratulations!"

Wang Xu smiled and waved his hands and said, "Hehe, the reason why I was able to take over the position of Patriarch in such a short period of time is all thanks to Brother Zhengming's strong support. This courtesy should also come from me to you, Brother Zhengming." Do your best, besides, I still have one thing to ask when I come to the door today."

Looking at Wang Xu's expression, Sun Xiangfu naturally knew what he was going to say. After dismissing Hu Ji who was serving in the hall, Sun Xiangfu sat on the main seat and waited for Wang Xu to speak.

"Brother Zhengming, I think that those people who were escorted to Shanyang overnight by Brother Cheng should let them never see the light of day again."

Hearing this, Sun Xiangfu raised his eyebrows. Wang Xu also has a cruel side. You must know that among the more than 1 people, most of them only had contact with the suspect. At least [-]% of them actually It's innocent, Wang Xu wanted to uproot Wang Hao's power, but he was willing to sacrifice thousands of members of his clan, but this made Sun Xiangfu think of another thing.

After deliberating his words, he said, "This is just a small matter, and we can send them to plant trees around the desert later, but there is another difficult matter that needs Brother Wang's help."

"Brother Zhengming wants to talk about Wang Hao?"

Sun Xiangfu nodded and did not continue. I believe that Wang Xu also knew the direction of the court and Li Shimin's tendency. Clearing Wang Hao's minions was not as important as clearing himself.

After a while, Wang Xu gritted his teeth and said, "Wang Hao must die."

"I think so too. Later, I will strongly advise His Majesty to kill him. However, if Your Majesty insists on refusing, I can't resist the order. At that time, please do it in private."

Sun Xiangfu wiped his neck, and Wang Xu understood what he meant, and hurried back to make arrangements.

After sending Wang Xu away, Sun Xiangfu put on a full set of official uniforms under the service of Hongmei and Chuntao. Later, after meeting Li Shimin in the camp outside the city, he will go to the west gate with a guard of honor , to welcome the arrival of the missions and delegations from countries in the Western Regions.

In the big camp, Sun Xiangfu did not see Li Shimin himself. As soon as he arrived in Dingxiang, he went to interrogate Wang Hao. Up to now, more than an hour has passed, and he has not come out, and no one is allowed to enter. Xiangfu had no choice but to chat with Fang Xuanling and others in the conference hall.

"Fang Xiang, I don't know who advised His Majesty to pardon Wang Hao?"

"Among the princes of the Manchu Dynasty, seven or eight out of ten have made the list."

Hearing this, Sun Xiangfu was a little stunned, and asked in puzzlement, "Why?"

Fang Xuanling sighed helplessly, "Can't you see through this? Benefits."

"Benefit?"

Hearing these two words, Sun Xiangfu immediately understood that the reason why the officials of the aristocratic family have lived so peacefully in the past two years is because they have enjoyed the benefits brought about by the expansion of the Tang Dynasty, so they have the strength to expand outwards in the Tang Dynasty. When they are strong, they are more willing to see Datang continue to expand. The market of Datang is getting bigger and bigger. From all aspects, they can obtain more benefits. The more their children become officials to manage these places, the more people they need to support, the more valuable the various resources they have in their hands.

From another perspective, they have already felt the crisis brought to them by the economic development of the Tang Dynasty. Ordinary people can easily earn more money than their clansmen. So, apart from their clan system The day of disintegration is not far away. The Jingzhou family is an example. They don't want to wait until this kind of crisis forces them to be unable to resist, and then find a way to turn around.

Therefore, Wang Hao has reached a consensus with them, that is to promote the outward expansion of Datang, increase the importance of these aristocratic families and clans to the country, and at the same time help them establish a profitable and profitable family like the five families in Shangqi City. industry.

Things took a turn and came back to the original point. What Sun Xiangfu had to face was still all the aristocratic interest groups, but this time, Li Shimin seemed to be more inclined to continue the road of external expansion.

(End of this chapter)