Chapter 129 Sudden!Bandits besieging the city, Mao Mansion talks about it (please subscribe!!)
If Ouyang Lun died, all problems would surely be solved Upon hearing this, Chen Ning/Tu Jie's expression changed, and then there was a trace of madness in his eyes.
"Does Mr. Hu want it?"
Hu Weiyong said in a deep voice: "His Majesty is protecting Ouyang Lun. If we deal with Ouyang Lun the same way we deal with other officials, this road will never work."
"Three times! From the Kaiping Liang case, the Yongan corruption case to the recent corvee case, we have tried every means to deal with Ouyang Lun, but the result? Ouyang Lun escaped time and time again and was promoted time and time again!"
Speaking of the excitement, Hu Weiyong's expression became ferocious.
"If that's the case, then there's the simplest way to eliminate him!"
Chen Ning frowned and said: "Prime Minister Hu, Yong'an Mansion is Ouyang Lun's territory. The local people support it very much. The government officials/captains there are very good and equipped with special weapons."
"It's too difficult to deal with Ouyang Lun in Yong'an Mansion."
"Special Weapon" Chen Ning shuddered when he thought of the experience of going to Yong'an Mansion. Those experiences were like nightmares. Even after returning to the capital, he often had nightmares. For others, Yong'an Mansion is the paradise that men dream of. But for him, it was a hellish existence, and he never wanted to go to Yong'an Mansion again in this life.
"That's right! If Ouyang Lun can't be killed, it will definitely be a big trouble in the future!" Tu Jie also worried: "And now that His Majesty/Old Prime Minister is also in Yong'an Mansion, will he accidentally hurt them? His Majesty will be hurt. But."
Tu Jie did not continue speaking, but looked at Hu Weiyong worriedly.
Hu Weiyong smiled slightly, "I have sent people to contact Yong'an Mansion. The bandits and thieves in Yong'an Mansion hate Ouyang Lun very much. They have long wanted to kill Ouyang Lun. We are just helping them."
Just when Chen Ning/Tu Jie were about to shout "Hu Xiangming is wise".
Hu Weiyong's next words shocked them extremely.
"If His Majesty is also unfortunately killed in this riot, we can only do our best to assist Crown Prince Zhu Biao in succeeding to the throne!"
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So cruel!
Even His Majesty wants to kill him together! "Xiang Hu and Old Xiangguo are also with them. Should we inform him in advance to avoid accidental injury?"
Chen Ning said with a trembling voice.
"Why do you need to notify us in advance? What does the bandit riot have to do with us? We are far away in the capital and have no idea about this. These are just accidents!" Hu Weiyong said calmly, staring at Chen Ning/Tu Jie like poisonous snakes, " If you tell the old prime minister in advance, you will definitely be suspected, and plotting to kill His Majesty is no different from rebellion. Do you want your home to be confiscated and your family to be exterminated?"
Chen Ning and Tu Jie shuddered and shook their heads when they heard the words "Seize the family and exterminate the clan."
"No, no, we don't know anything about this!"
"All this was done by bandits! We had no idea!"
Hearing this, Hu Weiyong showed a smile on his face, "The truth about this matter has been fully prepared. You two don't have to worry. I will inform you about this matter today. We are people in the same boat. If this matter succeeds, Prince Zhu Biao's character We are gentle and kind to others. We are important ministers of the country and will definitely be put to good use."
"At that time, I will still be the prime minister, and the two of you can also enter the center, and we will not know whether you will be granted the title of marquis or the prime minister!"
After hearing Hu Weiyong's political commitment, Chen Ning/Tu Jie also smiled a lot more on their faces.
Both of them knew very well at this moment that if Hu Weiyong fell, the fate of the two of them would definitely not be much better. They had been in the same boat for a long time. They were both prosperous and devastated. They were just frightened by Hu Weiyong's bold plan just now. After reacting now, it is clear how they should choose.
Moreover, if the two of them dare to reject Hu Weiyong, they may not be able to leave the Prime Minister's Mansion alive today. They may be able to leave the Prime Minister's Mansion alive, but they will probably die of assassination/violent death at home.
They have all seen Hu Weiyong's methods before.
So there was only one way left for them from beginning to end, and that was to follow Hu Weiyong all the way to the dark side. Besides, the greater the risk, the greater the reward. If Zhu Yuanzhang really died in Yong'an Mansion, Ouyang Lun/Li Shanchang If they are dead, then no one can control them.
Of course, Prince Zhu Biao can definitely control them. Zhu Biao has the ability and prestige, and is recognized by all civil and military officials. He will definitely succeed to the throne smoothly. But Zhu Biao is not Zhu Yuanzhang, and his methods are not that vicious. They can completely control them. In the court, life must be much better than now! "Hu Xiangming is wise!"
"It will definitely become a prime minister for eternity in the future!"
Chen Ning/Tu Jie immediately responded with flattery.
Hearing the two compliments, Hu Weiyong also laughed loudly, "Hahaha, if the three of us work together, there's no need to worry about big things happening!"
"You two, the people who have contacted us secretly recently, don't say anything to them, just ask them to cheer up. Once something happens, we must stabilize the situation as quickly as possible! Remember to avoid Jin Yiwei! "
"Yes!"
Yong'an Mansion.
Zhu Yuanzhang and others have been visiting various places in Yong'an these days. There are cement roads between counties, making it convenient to travel.
On this day, Zhu Yuanzhang/Li Shanchang and others had just returned to Funing County after visiting Kaiping County.
Suddenly many people poured in from the city gate, all with panic on their faces.
Jiang Wei grabbed a commoner and said, "Brother, what happened outside the city?"
The people said: "Bandits! I don't know where many bandits sprang out. I heard that there were ten or twenty thousand bandits. They came towards Funing County, and they even shouted that they were going to tear Magistrate Ouyang into pieces! Massacre the entire Funing County!"
"It is estimated that the city is safer now. You must not leave the city. There should be a notice from the government!"
After saying that, the common man rushed away.
Hear the news.
Zhu Yuanzhang/Li Shanchang's expression changed.
"Haven't these bandits been almost wiped out? How come so many of them suddenly appeared?" Zhu Yuanzhang frowned. He had been walking around Yong'an Mansion in the past few days, and he could clearly feel that the security of Yong'an Mansion was very good. , this sudden appearance of bandits made him very confused.
Li Shanchang thought for a moment and said, "Could it be that the remnants of the bandits in Yong'an Prefecture are colluding with other bandits in Beizhili?"
Jiang Wei also followed: "Master, the situation is critical now. There are only less than 100 police officers in Funing County. Even if we include those officers, it is estimated that there are not even 500 people. Why don't we leave the city early and take advantage of the bandits? Surround Funing County and leave first."
In Jiang Wei's view, if there were an attack by ten or twenty thousand bandits, Funing County's current defense strength would not be able to defend it. His duty was to protect His Majesty, and everything else was secondary.
Regarding Jiang Wei's suggestion, Zhu Yuanzhang refused without thinking. Who is he?Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang!I have never encountered anything dangerous, but there are only ten or twenty thousand bandits, and they want me to run away with my tail between my legs. This is absolutely impossible! "No!" Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, "The situation outside is unknown now. The risk of leaving the city at this time is no less than being in the city. After mentioning that Ouyang Lun is the prefect of Yong'an Prefecture, he has the responsibility of guarding the land. If he can't even protect the people of the city, , he is still a prefect, even if he can make money, he will never become famous!"
When Li Shanchang heard this, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he asked: "Your Majesty, are you going to test Ouyang's consort?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Of course, when you are the son-in-law of my old Zhu family, you will naturally be able to rule the country with literary skills and be able to secure the country with military force! And the more critical the situation, the more you can see a person's true ability!"
"Jiang Yu."
"Subordinates are here."
"Tell the four of you to leave the city immediately and notify Kaiping Guards/Funing Guards/Shanhai Guards and Peking Guards respectively, asking them to send troops. However, you have to wait for my signal to wipe out the bandits." Although Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to take this opportunity It will test Ouyang Lun, but he will not really put his wealth and life in Ouyang Lun's hands.
"Yes!" Jiang Wei accepted the order and quickly arranged for four of his men to leave the city.
"Your Majesty, Commander Mao knows the situation in Yong'an Mansion better. Maybe he knows what is going on. Moreover, his manor is full of elite guards. We can go to his place first, which will be safer!"
Although Jiang Wei was reluctant to go to Mao Xiang, after all, the two of them had a commander-in-chief and a commander-in-chief. They were superiors and subordinates and also competitors. However, the situation was dangerous now. They had just arranged to remove four more Jin Yiwei, but relying on him now It is difficult to protect Zhu Yuanzhang with his own power. He must rely on Mao Xiang's power in Yong'an Mansion to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "I haven't seen Mao Xiang when I came to Yong'an Mansion this time, but I would like to go and have a look."
With Zhu Yuanzhang making the decision, the group no longer went to Yong'an Hotel, but turned in another direction and headed towards Mao Xiang's residence in Yong'an Mansion.
However, what they didn't know was that they were being targeted by some people in the crowd.
"Hurry up and report. Emperor Zhu and his party did not return to Yong'an Hotel, but left in another direction. They are suspected of going to Mao's Mansion!"
"Yes!"
Zhu Yuanzhang got down from the carriage.
Looking up, a luxurious mansion appeared in front of me.
Rich gates and green walls!
The huge plaque on the door is engraved with gold-plated characters - Mao Mansion! Ho! How grand!
It can be said that this is the most luxurious mansion besides Ouyang Lun's state government office.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sigh.
Li Shanchang/Jiang Wei and others were obviously shocked by such a magnificent mansion.
At this moment, the servant standing in front of Mao's mansion came over.
"Are these bosses here to see my master?"
Jiang Wei nodded, "We are indeed here to see Boss Mao."
The servant looked Zhu Yuanzhang and his party up and down, "Looking at how they are dressed, they must be businessmen. There are not even one thousand but eight hundred people who come to Mao Mansion every day to discuss business with my master. And I think they are also new faces. So I think If you want to see my master, please pay the entrance fee!"
"1000 taels!"
Jiang Wei:? ? ? Li Shanchang:! ! !
Zhu Yuanzhang:? ? ! ! It's all the trend brought about by this guy Ouyang Lun.
Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that his teeth itched.
Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang and others looked ugly, the servants of Mao Mansion said: "Boss, you can't even come up with 1000 taels of silver! It seems that my master is really right!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice: "What did your master say?"
The servant of Mao Mansion smiled and said: "My master often tells us that we should learn more from the prefect Ouyang. If we can learn one-tenth of Ouyang's skills, we will definitely be prosperous!"
"If nothing else, take the entrance fee as an example. It may seem unreasonable, but in fact it helps our master select many people. How much sincerity can there be in cooperating with people who are not even willing to part with 1000 taels of silver? It’s just a waste of time.”
"So bosses, if you can't come up with 1000 taels, I advise you to go to other places and don't waste your time here."
Li Shanchang shouted: "This is simply fallacy! Aren't you afraid of offending the guests when you charge entrance fees? And why do you charge these 1000 taels of silver?!"
Facing Li Shanchang's attack, the servants of the Mao Mansion did not panic at all, and said calmly: "This boss, the door fee is not unique to our Yong'an Mansion. I heard that it is much more expensive in the capital!"
"This is nonsense. We are from the capital. How could we not know that someone in the capital wants to collect entrance fees?" Li Shanchang was extremely angry.
"No, who goes to those official mansions empty-handed?" a servant of Mao's family asked.
"Uh" Li Shanchang choked for a moment.
Obviously, what this servant of Mao's family was actually talking about was bribery.
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was not angry but happy. This servant of Mao Xiang has something! "Ahem, keep talking!" Zhu Yuanzhang said softly.
"What is the name of this boss?" Mao's servants saluted Zhu Yuanzhang and asked.
"My surname is Ma, but I like others to call me Boss Zhu." Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.
"Boss Zhu, since you are from the capital, you naturally know that you need to give gifts when you get a job as an official. How much it is publicly or privately is unknown, but in our Yong'an Mansion, the entrance fee is clearly stated. It is clear that every household has an account book for the entry fee, and the entry fee is not collected randomly. For example, my husband is one of the top ten businessmen selected by Yong'an Prefecture officials and the people together, and he is also the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, so he is the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. The fee is set at 1000 taels.”
"To be honest, the entry fee of 1000 taels is really not expensive. As long as you pay the entry fee, you don't have to give other gifts anymore. It's convenient and fast. Unlike those officials in the capital who give gifts and don't do anything, it's really abominable!"
"I heard that there is a retired official who seems to be the prime minister. If someone wants to visit his house, they must prepare a generous gift, including famous people's calligraphy and painting, gold, stone, jade, etc. It would cost more than 1000 taels for any given item. , Aren’t they all the same? Of course there are differences, we collect it openly, while others collect it secretly." The servant of Mao Mansion said with disdain.
Ahem, just give me my name! Li Shanchang wanted to explain to Zhu Yuanzhang, but he was glared at by Zhu Yuanzhang and had to shut up.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "It is true that some people just accept gifts secretly, which is not fair! If you have anything else to say, go on!"
(End of this chapter)