Father-in-law Zhu Di, I am so happy to marry the disfigured princess

"Shall we go or not?"

At night, Zhao Jingkun, Minister of the Ministry of War, held a banquet in the mansion. A large number of court officials who were close to him gathered here, and many of them had this doubt.

"Can you not go?"

An official said: "All the documents from the Ministry of Officials have been issued to us. Let us go to the Fengtian Hall tomorrow to meet the national teacher."

Another official said angrily: "Bah! He is not the Holy One, why should we meet him, he is just a national teacher."

As soon as this remark came out, many people responded one after another.

Many of them try their best to get close to Li Xiao these days, wanting to give gifts to get close to him.
From the master who wanted to climb the dragon and become the phoenix, to the minister who wanted to inquire about the news, but without exception, they were all rejected, and they were full of complaints and dissatisfaction with Li Xiao.

"Jian Shangshu, the bureaucrat, is also an old fool. He actually helps the emperor to commit crimes, boosts the ambitions of others, and destroys his own prestige."

"Isn't it? This old guy is really insidious. He used to look like a good person in the court and had nothing to do with himself. When the national teacher came, he stuck to his ass and immediately worked for the national teacher."

"I saw that Jian went to Li Xiao's barracks several times, and he didn't know what he talked about. His face was full of red every day."

After all the officials scolded Li Xiao, they began to scold Jian Yi, the only one who was close to Li Xiao.

"All right."

Zhao Jingkun, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, stopped him and said, "Don't be disrespectful to the old Shangshu. I understand his temperament, and I would never dare to offend this upstart from the capital. It must have been arranged by Li Xiao. Could he not do it?"

After the words fell, everyone nodded one after another, the reason is this.

"Then shall we go or not?" Someone asked again.

Zhao Jingkun, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, smiled and said: "Don't go? If you don't go, you will fall into the arms of the national teacher. He must have something to rely on when he comes here. When the time comes, he will hold the token as an arrow and be the first to attack you. You Do you dare not go?"

hiss!
Everyone gasped, probably it was true.

Li Xiao was so rampant that he actually wanted them to go to Fengtian Hall to meet him, he must have made some crooked idea, probably because of this plan.

"What Zhao Shangshu said is so true, we almost ignored it."

"Then I will follow Zhao Shangshu's suggestion."

"I'm waiting for Zhao Shangshu to follow the lead."

Everyone complimented and toasted.

Zhao Jingkun smiled slightly, picked up his wine glass in return, and said: "You should be clear about the purpose of the national teacher's visit this time, right?"

The officials looked at each other in blank dismay, unable to answer.

But everyone knew in their hearts that what Zhao Jingkun was talking about was the land issue.

Although the imperial court in the capital said on the surface that it was escorting the establishment of the dormitory in Nanjing, in fact, it was just thinking about the land and wanted to confiscate all the land into the hands of the imperial court.

Each of them is thinking about the interests of the family. This thing is usually private, and no one will bring it to the table. After all, they are all officials of the court.

"Okay, everyone, stop hiding."

Zhao Jingkun smiled and said: "I invite you to come today. We are all on the same boat. Others have already hit the door of our house. Do we still have to look forward and backward here? Everyone should know that I, Zhao Jingkun, come from the Zhao family in Longtan. It can be regarded as devotion, dedication, never taking a needle or a thread from the common people, and it is the pure stream of the court. But when the national teacher came, he wanted to take away our Zhao family's land. My Zhao family's land is not in It existed in the Ming Dynasty, and it has lasted for 200 years. It is the ancestral property accumulated by the ancestors for 200 years. Tell me, is this fair to us?"

Zhao Jingkun is a typical scholar-bureaucrat class, the younger brother of Zhao Jingqian from the Zhao family in Longtan, and his official position is Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing, and his family's help is indispensable.

But it was indeed as he said, he was never greedy for ink in the court, and he was able to do things well, just because his family had money and land.

Therefore, Zhao Jingkun is not envious of those officials in the court who increase their salaries.

The purpose of his sitting in a high position is to protect the family and at the same time get his share of benefits.

"That's right, others are calling at the door, can we still be intimidated, we have to hug each other and unite as one."

Jin Tongdao, the left servant of the household department: "The lower official comes from the Jin family. Although it is a side branch, when the lower official was most impoverished, it was the old man of the Jin family who gave a helping hand. Otherwise, today would not be the case. The kindness of dripping water is reciprocated. This matter I can't sit idly by."

In fact, Jin Tong, the left servant of the household department, still has one thing to say, that is, the Jin family has [-] mu of land, which is attached to him, and he can get half of the harvest every year
Tang Yunhao, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, said: "The next official also received the support from the Tang family. Now we should all be united."

Everyone exposed and hugged together.

In fact, Zhao Jingkun and his group are somewhat similar to those from the Donglin Party in the late Ming Dynasty.

When these people were in the court, they were clean-sleeved, clean, never greedy for ink, and what they did seemed to be more pragmatic, and they thought they were doing the right thing.

However, the Donglin Party in the late Ming Dynasty came from the scholar-bureaucrat class, represented the interests of merchants and landlords at that time, and opposed the imperial court's taxation of industrial and commercial people.

And taking advantage of the opportunity of Emperor Chongzhen to eliminate Wei Zhongxian's forces, the tax burden on overseas trade tax, mining tax, salt tax, tea tax and other taxes was canceled or reduced.

This made the source of fiscal revenue in the late Ming Dynasty more singular, and the source of tax revenue for the imperial court was more dependent on ordinary farmers.In addition, various natural disasters continued at that time, causing a large number of farmers to go bankrupt and forming a large number of refugees, which directly led to the peasant uprising in the late Ming Dynasty.

"Okay, since everyone can confide in their hearts today, then every loss will be harmed, and every honor will be honored, so what if we go to Fengtian Hall?"

Zhao Jingkun smiled and said: "There are policies at the top, and countermeasures at the bottom. When the time comes, everyone will work together, and the national teacher will definitely hit the cotton with his fists. There is nowhere to use his strength."

Everyone cupped their hands and got up and said: "We will follow Zhao Shangshu's wishes."

Yangzhou Prefecture, a village.

This place is very remote, the land is high and uneven, rocky and Gobi desert, it is an uncultivated land boundary, here is a remote house, there is no one living in it for a radius of ten miles.

But today is very strange, the outside of this house is piled up with luxury cars, and the inside of this house is also brightly lit.

It was people from the older generation of various scholars who came to visit and participate in this thunderstorm meeting.

Entering the house, it is completely opposite to the dilapidated scene outside. The interior is luxuriously decorated, with everything you need for delicious food and wine, and there is even a beautiful lady waiting around.

Patriarchs of various families entered one after another, and when they saw acquaintances, they made friends and chatted, and at the same time, they also had enemies.After all, the families are not harmonious, and there are often competing interests.

But today, everyone has to be patient and wait and see what happens.

"Have you heard, the national teacher seems to have the skill of attracting ghosts, so be careful."

"The old man has already sent someone to Cixi to inquire about the technique of summoning ghosts. It's just the method used by Li Jinglong to train his soldiers and courage when he was in despair in Cixi."

"Ah, so that's why the old man is still worried about family affairs these days."

"By the way, it seems that all the big and respectable families in Nanjing have come today. Who is Mr. Liang? He is really powerful. He has invited so many people."

"I don't know either, but judging from his manner of sponsoring fifty flintlock guns for each of our family, this man is very extraordinary."

"The so-called enemy of the enemy is a friend. It doesn't matter who he is, as long as he can help us deal with that national teacher."

The heads of the various clans discussed one after another, and before the so-called Mr. Liang arrived, they seemed to hold each other together and twisted into a rope, sharing the same hatred.

"Everyone, be quiet."

At this time, Hong Yun, the patriarch of the Hong family in Hangzhou, who showed the friendship of the landlord, walked out.

The Hong family of Hangzhou Prefecture is obviously one of the more important figures in this meeting. The Hong family was a prince and three prime ministers in the Song Dynasty, and now there are many officials in the court who are in high positions. They are the real Qiantang family.

Seeing Hong Yun's appearance, everyone's minds were settled, which also showed that this meeting has weight.

A patriarch said: "Old Hong, with you here, we can rest assured. What is this thunderstorm meeting going to talk about? Where is Mr. Liang now?"

Hong Yundao: "Because of his status, Mr. Liang is inconvenient to show up today, so the old man will come forward and convey it on his behalf."

As soon as this remark came out, there was a lot of discussion on the scene.

Everyone suspects that Mr. Liang has malicious intentions and plans.

"Mr. Hong, this is too insincere. I waited to come here from afar, but I couldn't even see a single person."

"That's right, who exactly is this Mr. Liang, and now I don't have any details in my mind, so I'm going to be used as a gun by this person?"

"This Mr. Liang is so ingenious that he can even take out such a sharp weapon as a flintlock gun. The old man just got the news. This flintlock gun is an item from the Jingshi Shenji Battalion. Could it be that the traitors are working in secret?"

These patriarchs are the best of the best, and without knowing the details, they often don't make decisions lightly.

As someone said that the flintlock gun was an item from the Jingshi Shenji Camp, it suddenly became more lively, and the heads of the families changed their eyes one after another.

"What? The flintlock gun is an item of the capital, so this thing is a hot potato, no good! If this matter is leaked, it will be a disaster!"

"Oops, I thought it was produced by Mr. Liang himself, but it was stolen from the capital. If we use it, wouldn't the court justifiably send troops to pay us?"

"It's over, it's over, Mr. Liang can't handle it well, he is really a traitor, he uses us as a weapon, and wants to make this world chaotic, this old man will return this flintlock right now."

The heads of the various families shouted one after another, wishing they could go home immediately and hand over the flintlock gun so as not to hurt themselves.

That is something from Shenjiying, Zhu Yuanzhang, who dares to touch it?

Although all the families scolded Zhu Yuanzhang in private, they were still terrified to death. He was a murderous monster.

"It's late." Hong Yun said with a smile: "Since everyone has accepted Mr. Liang's 'sincerity', how can there be any reason to return it now?"

When the voice fell, everyone was shocked.

A patriarch said: "Hong Yun. What do you mean? You already knew? Why didn't you say it earlier!"

Another patriarch also accused: "Hong Yun, you are also a prominent family in Nanzhili, with high morals and high prestige. How can you deceive us?"

Soon, accusations fell towards Patriarch Hong like snowflakes.

These people are not of low status, and there is no need for anyone to look at others' face.

"Be safe and don't be impatient! Be quiet!"

Hong Yun chuckled, and then said indifferently: "Look, look, once all of us are involved in our own safety, we all shirk the blame one after another, like a mess, how can we unite as one to resist this disaster?"

With this remark,
The scene instantly quieted down.

Everyone asks themselves, this is indeed the truth.

It is almost impossible to twist all the families in Nanjing into one rope.

Hong Yun smiled slightly, and continued: "That's right, this time the old man did not do enough, but the matter has come to this point, whether everyone accepts it or complains, the old man will accept it. Everything is for all of us. Benefit."

Tang Tianbao, the Patriarch of the Tang Family, looked at Hong Yun, and murmured: "Old Hong, your move is really unique! In this way, even if everyone has different opinions, it will not work."

Hearing this, everyone understood what Hong Yun meant.

This is the kind that forcibly drags everyone onto the thief boat, but still cannot get off the boat.

Hong Yun said with a smile: "Now, everyone already knows that this flintlock gun is an undisclosed secret of the Jingshi Shenjun Camp. Whoever keeps it privately is charged with beheading and exterminating the entire family. Now every family has it, and everyone is prosperous. Loss and loss. Now, what we have to do is to resist this change! If we lose, everyone will die."

This flintlock is not the purpose, but an introduction, leading everyone to a boat.

Only in this way can we completely dispel everyone's desire to submit to the imperial court. If the family is in trouble, all the members will go to rescue it.Because if you lose, all the families with flintlock guns will be implicated as accomplices, you can only win, not lose.

"What a good plan."

The Patriarch of the Zhao family, Zhao Guangliang, appreciated it, and then said: "But, even if we win and force back the reform of the national division, won't the imperial court issue a liquidation against us?"

Everyone looked at Hong Yun one after another.

Hong Yundao: "If you win, this old man will be responsible for the source of the flintlock gun. Then you will retire and the old man's family will bear the responsibility!"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone was shocked.

Then what is this Hong Yuntu, it is completely illogical.

"Everyone is definitely puzzled, but if no one stands up and sacrifices for this matter, this matter will surely fail. My Hong family's hundreds of years of foundation has been destroyed in one generation. Everyone was afraid of wolves before and tigers later. It can't be done. Someone must stand up. Why can't it be old?"

Hong Yun explained with a smile, and added another sentence: "Speaking of this, why do you have any worries? And you don't have to worry about the old man. The old man and Mr. Liang have reached an agreement, and they will secretly keep the Hong family. The bloodline has made a comeback, but no matter what, the reform of the National Teacher cannot be made successful, once it is changed, everything will be changed, there is no room for recovery, it is too late to regret!"

The head of the Tang family cupped his hands: "Boss Hong is righteous!"

All the Patriarchs bowed their hands: "Boss Hong is righteous!"

Although everyone didn't believe what Hong Yun said, everyone heard what was said and the water that was poured out. If they won, then everyone would acquiesce in shifting the responsibility to the Hong family, and they could Stay out of it.

Hong Yun smiled and said: "Okay, since everyone has reached an agreement to share weal and woe, let's open the sky and speak frankly. What everyone has to do is very simple."

Tang Tianbao asked: "How?"

He was the most impatient, because the Tang family was the closest to Nanjing City, and they would be the first to face them.

Hong Yundao: "The first step of the national teacher is to set up a dormitory to encroach on our local jurisdiction. Therefore, no matter what, each family cannot let him do this step. They will first buy land to establish a dormitory. Everyone must not make concessions, even if It is resistance by force and no concession!"

Everyone nodded, expressing that they could do it.

Hong Yun continued: "In addition, be optimistic about the mountains and lakes of your own. If the lakes and mountains do not belong to you in your respective areas, you should try to buy them immediately, because the next step of the national teacher will be to use these mountains or lakes. , or fields, to open factories, farms, fish ponds, these can provide a lot of opportunities to attract those tenants to invest in, when our tenants are reduced, and the land is uncultivated, the next step of the national division is to use this as an excuse. Take our land."

Everyone was surprised, it turned out that there was such a routine, and it was really a loop.

Now that I know it, it's easy to handle. I will buy these places immediately when I go home, even if it costs some silver taels.

Hong Yundao: "If the above two points are achieved, there is nothing the national teacher can do. In the end, he can only use force to suppress it. At that time, he will rely on the patriarchs to distribute gold and silver in the local area, inciting civil uprisings, and causing chaos in Nanjing. The court is overwhelmed. Can compromise!"

Everyone was surprised.

These three steps are startling.

If we can work together, we can surely succeed.

And if any family surrenders first, it will be harvested like weeds, and Mr. Liang's introduction at the beginning made everyone have to do so.

"Okay! Then do this, everyone will work together to fight against the National Division!"

Everyone agreed with these three points, and they all raised their glasses to drink together: "Resist the National Division!"

That's it.

The thunderstorm talks ended successfully.

After everyone left, Hong Yun sat on the main seat with a worried expression on his face.

clap clap-

There was a sound of applause, and several people walked in the hall. The leader was a man in his thirties, dressed gracefully and luxuriously, and the two who followed him had sharp eyes like eagles.

The visitor is the so-called Mr. Liang, Lan Yu's second son, Lan Bin.

"Not bad, not bad, well done, hahahaha old Mr. Hong is really highly respected, and everyone responds to it."

Seeing this, Hong Yun hurriedly got up and gave up the main seat, and Lan Bin sat on the main seat.

Immediately, Hong Yun said: "Mr. Lan, I have already settled the matter, the old family."

It turned out that the fundamental reason why Hong Yun was so righteous and dared to guarantee the final promise was that Lan Bin had already controlled his family of more than a dozen wives, children, and children.

Hong Yun had to bow his head, otherwise his family's lives would be lost.

The Hong family is a big family in the local area. They have countless self-raised soldiers and brave guards, but they can't resist this top killer organization Tiangang Disha at all.

"Mr. Hong, don't worry, your family is safe and sound. You will see it after the incident." Lan Bin smiled slightly: "Your Hong family also received my father's favor back then to grow so strong, and this is the time to repay it." At this time, you seem to have complaints?"

"Don't dare."

Hong Yun bowed hastily, and then said: "It's just... is it really possible to resist this? Although Zhu Di is not in the court now, the Supreme Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang is still sitting in the capital."

"So what?" Lan Bin narrowed his eyes slightly, flashed a cold light, and said, "Zhu Di has not returned from his expedition to the Japanese kingdom. This is a time of emptiness, and this is the opportunity for me, Lan Bin, to do great things!"

Hong Yun actually didn't want to go into this muddy water, but he was taken advantage of by someone, and worried: "Mr. Lan, I'm worried that there will really be a civil uprising at that time. Can Nanjing really resist the imperial army?"

Lan Bin smiled and said, "You thought it was only Nanjing?"

Hong Yun was startled, showing an incredulous expression.

Lan Bin got up, patted him on the shoulder, and said: "Okay, you should do your job well here, when the world will be in chaos, your Hong family has made great achievements, and it's not a bad idea to be named the Duke of the State from the Dragon's Merit, hahahahaha .”

He laughed loudly, turned and went out.

This is Zhu Yunxi's strategy, and Lan Bin is implementing it step by step.

Nanjing is just an introduction. The real purpose is that the world is in chaos, rebellions are everywhere, and the court is overwhelmed. At that time, troops will be sent from Yunnan to occupy Hanzhong, and the gap between the generals will be filled with flintlock guns.
Tiangang and Disha beside him stared at Hong Yun, then followed Lan Bin and left.

After these people leave.

Hong Yun trembled unceasingly, Nan Nan said: "Madman, madman is just like his father, he is a madman"

This move is tantamount to pulling the Hong family into a place of eternal doom.

Including myself, all the families in Nanzhili have become the guns of the Lan family.

A gun that conquers the world. (End of this chapter)