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Chapter 344 The Impossible Evocation Banner

However, before Chai Zhengcheng spoke, Niu Shusheng had already stepped forward.

"Dare to ask this master, the one who promised to distribute the land to the people two years ago was His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince at that time, who will later become Prince Ming. Why is it the Duke of Zhenguo who came out to distribute the land now?"

There was silence all around.

Soon many people remembered it, and suddenly became noisy again.

"That's right." Someone shouted, "I still remember that there was a general surnamed Ning and a group of Dingxi guards outside the city of Cangshan who said the same thing. Everyone believed them, and then the city gate was opened."

If they hadn't believed in them and Chen Xiu's firm belief in making an oath in the name of the prince, the four counties in the west would not have been able to calm down so quickly.

"But what's the result?"

As a result, nothing has changed. On the contrary, land rents are still higher than before the civil unrest.

"Just now the old man himself said that the Duke's Mansion is the biggest official title besides the royal family. Then why did Prince Ming fail to divide the land, but now the Zhen Guo Mansion has done so?"

Is not this contradictory?

"That's right, old man, you have nothing to say now."

Some people began to attack Chai Zhengcheng's appearance, "Look at the nonsense appearance of this old man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks. He is also a master in Shannan County. He is probably a liar."

If you really believe him, just press your fingerprints or other things indiscriminately.

That is being sold and helping to count the money.

cough!
A red-faced man wearing a cone hat and felt shoes squeezed out, carrying a pole.

"Fellow folks, everyone recognizes me, Old Chen, right? I just go back and forth in several nearby counties to do some small business. This Master Chai is indeed a master in Shannan County. Old Chen, I can assure everyone."

Only then did the noisy crowd calm down.

When he came out to do business, Lao Chen could also read some characters, and his eyes would shine brightly.

"Master Chai, I don't know when the land will be distributed in Laishui County of my old Chen's family?"

At that time, he had to rush home as soon as possible, so as not to miss the time for dividing the land.

cough.

Chai Zhengcheng coughed, and frowned deeply, "Didn't a fellow villager say just now that there is a general named Ning..."

cough cough cough.

As if realizing that he had said the wrong thing, he coughed violently again.

"Old Chen, it is true that the Duke of Zhenguo cannot do things that the Prince of Ming can't do."

"But since he said such things in public, the money from the Huaguang Mansion of the Zhen Guogong Mansion bought all the land in Cangshan and Shannan counties, and then distributed it to everyone."

"It can be said that everyone is thanks to the general and the old Duke."

After finishing speaking, Chai Zhengcheng looked at Lao Chen hesitantly, "I'm afraid you in Laishui County..."

"What?" Old Chen was so angry that he jumped three feet high, and the shoulder pole that was regarded as a treasure hit the ground directly, "As the prince, he clearly said that after the four counties were settled, the land would be distributed to everyone. "

"How can you break your promise!"

It was quiet all around.

"Prince Ming?" It took a while before someone sneered.

"That's a bastard who doesn't count. He pacified the four counties and took the credit to be promoted to the prince. What he said at the beginning has become a fart. He completely treats us waiting people as a stepping stone!"

"I see."

Others also responded.

"I said how could the court be so kind, not only dividing the land but also exempting it from rent for three years. It turned out to be the idea of ​​the Zhen Guo Gongfu."

"Old Chen." Someone patted the furious old Chen comfortingly.

"General Ning of the Duke of Zhen's mansion only talked about excessive land in our Cangshan County, and the coffin of the old Duke was protected by the people of Shannan County. They did what they said, but it was only after dissipating their family property that they took over the land in the two counties. Buy it. I’m afraid I won’t be able to take care of you and other counties.”

"It's not surprising. There are four whole counties. Unless His Majesty orders, who has the money to buy so much land?"

Niu Shusheng believed Chai Zhengcheng's words when he heard the words General Ning.

He squeezed over with his brothers from Jingangzhai.

"Master Chai, since the government of Zhen Guo came to preside over the division of land, we believe it!"

"However, the village where we live is a little far away from the county seat, and we are rushing back now. Master, hurry up and talk about the procedures for allocating the land, and we will see what preparations we need to make."

When the other people heard this, they quickly gathered around, "That's right, how is Master Chai's land divided?"

It became.

Chai Zhengcheng stroked his beard habitually, and finally heaved a sigh of relief.

The incident at the gate of the city quickly spread in the two counties of Cangshan and Shannan, and many people rushed to the government to ask what happened.

This question confirms that this is true.

Moreover, the government is already investigating the population of each family and measuring the land...

For a time, there were two more gods in the homes of countless people in the two counties.

These news were quickly heard by the supervisory censor who traveled around the counties, and quickly spread back to Xingji City.

Emperor Changxing had headaches more and more frequently recently, no matter how Changlu massaged or the imperial doctor used medicine, it still didn't have much effect.

I have a splitting headache and can't sleep day and night.

The old emperor looked as if he had aged decades.

boom!
He smashed the Bodhi lotus leaf jade ink wash on the dragon table heavily, smashing the precious brush wash carved out of a whole piece of top-grade jadeite into several pieces on the spot.

"All the trivial things are sent to me. Are all six parts vegetarian?"

Now the civil and military generals of the Manchu Dynasty, which one does not hold the vast land in his hands.

In the past, the Cheng Enbo Mansion took advantage of the various counties in the west, encroached on land and even forced Liang to be a slave, which finally caused great dissatisfaction among the people.

The Government of Zhen Guo has always guarded the western border, and the most important thing is a stable post road.

Only then did they spend money to buy land in two small mountain counties from them, and relocate the people there to appease their public grievances.

Huo Qing had mentioned this in the palace before, and Emperor Changxing also agreed.

Now he is talking nonsense about being outed.

Comparing the two, Emperor Changxing became more and more angry with Cheng Enbo's mansion who was the culprit.

Chang Lu hurriedly came over with ginseng tea to clean up the mess, "Your Majesty, take a sip of tea to calm down. It's not worth getting angry and ruining the dragon's body over trivial things."

"Bo Cheng Enbo simply doesn't know what to say." Emperor Changxing took the tea, still angry.

Report!
Suddenly there was the sound of rapid footsteps outside the hall, "Dingxi County [-] Li urgent report."

Urgent report!

Not good news?

Emperor Changxing's heart skipped a beat, and he took a sip of ginseng tea to calm himself down.

The old eunuch screamed, "Hurry up and submit the urgent report!"

Emperor Changxing took it and spread it out for a look, he was immediately relieved.

"Your Majesty?" Chang Lu asked.

The corners of his eyes scanned the contents of the emergency newspaper.

"On June 32th, Changxing 30, Xiliang sent an army of 28 to launch a fierce attack on Dishi City again. Our Yanfeng Fortress, Dingxi Bei Garrison, Yanhui Army and Yingling Army attacked decisively. The soldiers fought bravely and fought bravely on [-] Day defeat Xiliang's attack..."

Attached below is a table of the battle and casualties.

"Why did the battle take half a month to fight?"

Emperor Changxing casually glanced at the list of those killed in battle.

Forward general Huo Ping on the left, forward right general Huo Qian, deputy general Huo Geng...

what.

He doubted his own eyes a little, "Why are so many people from Zhen Guo Gong's mansion killed?"

He turned his head and glanced at the confidant eunuch beside him who was hunched over, "Chang Lu, did the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion also kill a lot of leading generals before?"

Chang Lu nodded slightly.

"Returning to Your Majesty, since Xiliang was invaded for more than three years, the Duke of Zhenguo suffered heavy casualties."

"Including the list in front of me, there are a total of three people killed in the 'Lie' generation, two people in the 'Cun' generation, and six people in the 'Ying' generation. In addition, 13 people from their in-laws and in-laws were killed. If you add the dye There are a total of 25 old princes who died of the epidemic.”

Chang Lu opened his mouth, but couldn't make a sound.

For more than three years, the soul-calling flag at the gate of Zhen Guogong's mansion has not been taken down.

(End of this chapter)