I am a thief in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 510 The current situation is already very unfavorable for us!

Zheng Jihong looked at the Fang family father and son, who were singing the same tune, and her face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

For many years, no one dared to ridicule Zheng family of Xingyang like this.

But today, he was humiliated by Fang Yiyi.

But I just can't refute it!

So angry!

At this time, Chai Xueying, who had been silent, spoke.

She directly took out the goldfish bag and waist badge and said:

"Li Qiu, go to Songyang County and transfer two hundred soldiers."

"Sacrificial offerings to pray for rain must be grand!"

"Yes, General!"

Li Qiu responded in a resounding voice, took the things, jumped on the horse, and left quickly.

Goldfish bag, badge, general, mobilize troops!

These four words put together.

It is not difficult to guess that the beautiful woman following Fang Yiyi is the Valkyrie of the Tang Dynasty, Princess Lekang Chai Xueying.

A true royal relative and a marshal with military power.

The corner of Zheng Jihong's mouth twitched.

Just now he was exchanging witty remarks with the father and son of the Fang family, and this person was watching from the side without revealing his identity.

Now he directly sent people to mobilize troops and secretly revealed his identity.

It was obvious that he looked down on them and that was why he didn't talk to them.

But Zheng Jihong and the others didn't dare to really ignore Chai Xueying.

This time, I suffered a loss again.

Zheng Jihong took a deep breath, saluted and said to Chai Xueying:

"May I ask if this is Princess Le Kang?"

After Chai Xueying nodded coldly, she immediately put on a gentle smile and said to the Fang family father and son:

"Grandpa, husband, let's go up."

The Fang family father and son readily agreed.

"Well, okay, let's go up!"

"Fang Liu, run faster and let the people at Songyang Temple get ready!"

The group ignored Zheng from Xingyang, whose expression was extremely grim, and walked towards Songyang Temple.

After the Fang family walked away for a distance.

Zheng Jihong snorted coldly and threw his hand.

Behind him, an elegant middle-aged man said with a sullen face:

"Elder, Fang Xuanling is probably here to cause trouble!"

Zheng Jihong said in a deep voice:

"So what if it's just to cause trouble?"

"Is Zheng Clan of Xingyang afraid of him?"

"Give orders to keep your people under control and not to cause trouble at this critical moment!"

"Yes, elder!" the middle-aged man agreed immediately.

Another middle-aged man stepped forward and frowned:

"Elder, there's no need to be so fearful, right?"

"We are the five surnames and seven noble families, and we lead the noble families of the world."

"Even if Fang Xuanling comes to cause trouble, he won't dare to attack us."

The others all nodded in approval.

Zheng Jihong looked at the arrogant tribesmen behind him with some tiredness.

He said aloud: "You all thought that I came here in person to cause a big fuss."

"Little do we know that the current situation is already very unfavorable to us!"

Everyone was shocked and couldn't believe what Zheng Jihong said.

Zheng Jihong glanced at everyone's gaze and sighed inwardly.

These tribesmen have been in a high and mighty position for so long that they have become somewhat arrogant.

He patiently explained:

"Haiyun's letter says that the court has equipped war horses with horseshoes."

"The Tang Dynasty Valkyrie just proposed a new method of training soldiers. The Li Tang army is stronger than ever before!"

"The Fang family earned millions of guan from our families, and gave them all to Your Majesty!"

"You have also seen the new waterwheel. The Tang Dynasty will definitely not be short of food in the future."

"The army is strong, the treasury is full, and there is no shortage of food."

"Tell me, besides leading the nobles of the world, what else can we do to fight against Li Tang?"

These simple and easy-to-understand words instantly made the confidence of everyone present disappear.

Everyone felt a huge sense of crisis!

Chapter 511 Next, you have to bow your head and show goodwill!

The people led by Zheng Jihong are the backbone of the Zheng family in Xingyang.

Not really arrogant or conceited.

According to Zheng Jihong, they instantly understood their current situation.

They, the Five Surnames and Seven Families, enjoyed a transcendent status and led the gentry throughout the world.

Although Li Tang wanted to suppress them, he had no way to do so.

We have to rely on them to help govern the world.

But what if Li Tang is so powerful that he doesn’t need them?

It was so powerful that it ignored them.

If they don't listen to Li Tang, they will be suppressed.

Then they will just decay into the dust.

A look of panic appeared on everyone's face.

"Elder, if this is true, what should we do then?"

Zheng Jihong didn't say anything, he was also unsure.

Hence, today’s test.

The result of the temptation was neither good nor bad.

Fang Xuanling, a close minister to the emperor, was concerned and wary of them.

Instead, it is the two younger generations, Fang Yiyi and Chai Xueying.

Have no respect for them.

Zheng Zhongchun said this in the letter.

Fang Yiyi is now highly valued by Li Shimin.

He was also a leading figure among the children of civil servants in Chang'an.

Not to mention Chai Xueying, she was invincible among her peers in the Tang Dynasty army and had unlimited prestige.

In addition to his status as a royal relative, he also has a lot of say among the veterans.

The attitudes of the two can influence the opinions of a large part of the younger generation.

At the same time, the attitudes the two showed in front of Zheng of Xingyang.

To put it bluntly, it can also be understood as Li Shimin's attitude.

There is no good face for them.

The next Tang Dynasty is the Tang Dynasty of the younger generation.

There was a high turnover of officials in Chang'an.

Wait for these young people to take up important positions and go to all parts of the country.

It is very likely that a bloody storm will be set off to suppress the gentry and support the Li Tang Dynasty.

Zheng Jihong let out a long sigh, and his face looked even older.

He looked at the worried tribesmen behind him and made a major decision:

"Restrict my Zheng clan members."

"Select two or three families from among the noble families that support our Zheng family and those that have bad conduct on weekdays."

The prestige of the Five Surnames and Seven Noble Families was derived from the support of the middle and lower-level gentry.

And Zheng Jihong has to take the initiative to betray those who support them.

This was undoubtedly a slap in his own face, and it was also a surrender to Li Shimin.

This is an unprecedented move.

The Zheng clan members in Xingyang knew that Zheng Jihong was going to make drastic changes to please Li Shimin and save himself.

Suddenly I felt unhappy.

Many people spoke up:

"Elder, you absolutely cannot do this!"

"How could the Zheng family of Xingyang do such a treacherous act?"

"Elder, Fang Xuanling has just arrived. There is no need to be so cautious and timid, right?"

"Elder, think twice. Those people support our Zheng family. If we hand them over and others find out, it will be a disgrace to our Zheng family!"

......

Zheng Jihong looked at the people who were having the most fun.

It is known that these younger generations are closely connected with some evil noble families.

If they picked the nobles who had connections with them, it would definitely damage their interests.

I couldn't help feeling more helpless and powerless.

He only said:

"Whoever doesn't like what I say, whoever doesn't follow it, can leave the family."

As soon as these words were spoken, those people turned pale, lowered their heads and shut up.

They are able to live a good life and enjoy the respect of everyone.

It’s all because of the origin of Zheng family in Xingyang.

If you leave your family, all the good days will be gone.

Seeing this, Zheng Jihong sneered and walked towards Songyang Temple.

I have just tried it.