My clone is on the other side of the starry sky

Chapter 176 Don’t take me with you if you want to die
  "Sir, what did your Majesty say?" After going to court, Jiang Song had just returned to the mansion when he saw his wife, daughter-in-law and others surrounding him.

The prime minister's grandson was beheaded in public. Putting aside the pain of bereavement, if the matter could not be handled properly in time, it would also be a major blow to the prestige of the prime minister's office.

If the prime minister's office can't deal with such an insult from a small rebel leader, then who will think highly of the Jiang family in the future?

"Heaven will not send troops. His Majesty asked the counties in Yunzhou to organize their own troops to fight against the thieves." Jiang Song sighed. Although he knew that he was a bit reckless this time, he still felt a little uncomfortable when he saw Xie Yao and the others directly vetoing him. .

It's not that it shouldn't be done. In order to get the military power for the Jiang family, he almost overturned the table. Today, he almost made a fuss about taking back the local military power. Xie Yao and others made the right choice.

What makes him feel uncomfortable is that no one in the entire court is on his side. In other words, he has no confidants in the court.

"Then let the prefects of each county deploy troops to surround and kill this official." The daughter-in-law said, Jiang Shu is her biological child, and now she wants to cut Lu Xuan into pieces with her own hands.

In the last court game, Yunzhou was accepted by the nobles as the Jiang family's territory. Now, except for the border troops led by Yin Zheng, all the prefects in Yunzhou are from Jiang Song's line.

"It can't be so easy." Jiang Song returned to the room and sat down a little weakly. Hearing this, he sighed: "Beside Shu'er, I sent eight sixth-grade monks, including two peak sixth-grade monks and thirteenth-grade monks. He was assisted by a sixth-grade Confucian scholar, but he was still defeated by Lu Xuan. This man's strength is not weak, and according to Shu'er, he is very good at using soldiers. Without a fifth-grade attack, even if he can be defeated, it will be difficult to kill him."

Everyone fell silent after hearing this. The Jiang family has recruited a lot of sixth-grade masters over the years, but there are only so many fifth-grade masters in the entire Daqian court. Although Jiang Wang is a first-grade master in the current dynasty, the Jiang family prospered because of him. , it has only been a few decades now. Although Jiang Song wanted to cultivate a fifth-grade person, after all the family resources, the eldest son Jiang Ran was only at the peak of sixth-grade, and could not break through to fifth-grade.

There has never been a moment when Jiang Song longed for a fifth rank. As long as the Jiang family has a fifth rank, even if Jiang Song is not the prime minister, the Jiang family can survive for decades. Just like the current Yuwen family, it was originally just a small family. But with the emergence of Yuwen Tong, the status of the Yuwen family has been steadily improved.

In contrast, Jiang Song relied on intrigues and intrigues to betray his friends and hook up with the current emperor Ji Huan. Although he gradually climbed to the position of prime minister, his status was always unstable.

Jiang Shu was originally the next generation that Jiang Song was optimistic about. He was young and had both civil and military skills. He was not only a martial artist in the realm of transformation, but also a sixth-grade Confucian scholar. When he was asked to be a prefect, he was thinking about whether he could be promoted with the Jiang family's power. The fifth grade of fame.

Jiang Song's moral character was lacking, and he would never be promoted to the fifth rank in this life. However, because of this, he knew how to advance to the fifth rank, so he deliberately cultivated Jiang Shu's arrogance and character since he was a child.

Now that Jiang Shu is dead, it can be said that Jiang Song's many years of hard work have been wasted.

"Is this matter settled?" His wife sat down, looked at Jiang Song and frowned.

Forget it?

A sharp light flashed in Jiang Song's old, muddy eyes. How could he let it go? The grudge of losing his grandson, ruining the Jiang family's future and prestige, no matter what aspect, he could not spare Lu Xuan.

But what's embarrassing now is that there really isn't anything he can do against Lu Xuan.

Although the governors of various counties in Yunzhou were at his disposal, as far as he knew, Lu Xuan was extremely capable in combat. From the time he became famous to the present, he had fought many battles, and every time he was able to defeat the many with less, and the weak with the strong.

Although there are many soldiers and horses in the counties of Yunzhou, the strongest generals are only in the seventh-level realm, and there is not even a sixth-level warrior. No matter at the master level or in battle command, they cannot defeat Lu Xuan. Otherwise, if Jiang Song can solve it by himself, Jiang Song Why go to Chaotian Palace to cry to the emperor?

"Madam, go and have a rest. I have my own thoughts on this matter!" Looking at the group of people surrounding him, Jiang Song waved his hand and motioned for them to leave. He had to consider this matter in the long run.

……

Yunzhou spent a month peacefully while all the wealthy families waited with fear or gloating. Not to mention the prime minister's revenge, not even a single soldier from other counties was seen.

The prime minister won't investigate?
  So generous?

impossible?

Even if the prime minister doesn't pursue the case, what's going on at the court?

Some people with good hands and eyes also got the news quickly.

Shangyang County, Cui family.

"Mr. Cui, Lu Xuan is lucky this time. His Majesty is preparing to launch an army just in time, but I don't know if his luck can continue to be so good." A family head who also had relatives in the court found Cui Yuan. He is the head of the Sanhe Li family, a branch of the Tiandu Li family. Although the Tiandu Li family is not a big family, the news is that it is Ling Tong.

"It's not that simple." Cui Yuan shook his head.

"Oh? Does Mr. Cui know more information?" The head of the Li family brightened up after hearing this. Although they are all side branches, Cui Yuan is a side branch of the Cui family of the three major aristocratic families. They are not on the same level as him. The Li family and others Nian has been rushing to curry favor with Cui Yuan, just hoping to catch up with the Cui family.

"It's pretty much what you know." Cui Yuan took a sip of tea and said, "But do you know how long it takes a sixth-grade warrior to run here at full speed?"

The head of the Li family shook his head in embarrassment. With his family's size, it would be great to have contact with an innate master.

"The sixth-grade martial artist is running at full speed. It only takes four hours to reach Shangyang. If it is a fifth-grade martial artist, it will be almost an hour. Your Majesty wants to send troops, but if you really want to pacify Shangyang County, just send a fifth-grade warrior. It will take half a day for the general to return and resume his duties."

Cui Yuan looked at the head of the Li family and smiled and said, "Do you know what your majesty's will is?"     "All fifth-grade generals are not allowed to move without permission." The face of the head of the Li family changed slightly.

"Understood?" Cui Yuan sighed with emotion. Although he was not sure whether this incident was because His Majesty wanted to punish Jiang Song or because Lu Xuan was on the line with Tiandu, but thinking of Lu Xuan's fearless attitude, Cui Yuan was more inclined to follow. By.

This young man may seem reckless, but in fact he is far-sighted.

Why does such a person have to side with the untouchables?
  If he is willing to join forces with him now, it is possible to control Shangyang County and even Yunzhou.

The eye sockets are still too shallow.

"Thank you, Mr. Cui, for informing me." The head of the Li family nodded quickly, but he was not alarmed at all. As long as Lu Xuan lives for a day, no matter who he offends, no one in Shangyang County dares to do anything small. This is how much the head of the Li family has been playing. The experience gained from beating the drum to pass flowers, drawing lots, and dice.

Even if it was felt that Lu Xuan's days were over a few days ago, no one dared to make any small moves at this time.

"There is one more thing I don't understand." The head of the Li family said respectfully: "Then Master Lu has actually controlled Shangyang County now, why doesn't he have a county magistrate?"

"When the county magistrate is established, the court will have to take care of it. Just wait, there will be a new county magistrate." Cui Yuan shook his head and said: "But in Shangyang County, no matter who is an official, Lu Xuan will be an official for one day. Decorations.”

The head of the Li family nodded with deep understanding.

Thinking about Jiang Shu's performance during that time, there is actually nothing wrong with what Jiang Shu did. Any former prefect who did what Jiang Shu did would have gained a good reputation and was a good official supported by the people.

It's a pity that he came at the wrong time. Now that the people of Shangyang County are under such all-round care by Lu Xuan, they may have forgotten how to write the word "Da Gan".

This is not just as simple as dividing the fields. In fact, if it is just dividing the fields, there are many ways to deal with it.

The really scary thing about Lu Xuan is his control over public opinion. I don't know what Lu Xuan thinks. He actually uses his official seal to play projection, coupled with the Guiyi Sect's continuous publicity and positive image among the people.

This is the most terrifying thing about Lu Xuan. Public opinion is firmly controlled by him, and local families like them are not allowed to speak.

Youyou couldn't stop them from talking, but it was really easy to stop them with a knife on their necks.

Lu Xuan is really kind to the people, but he is really cruel to them. According to Lu Xuan's rules, as long as there is public opinion that is not conducive to the Guiyi Sect, the local wealthy families have to play games, such as drumming, passing dice, and drawing lots. .

After playing for a few times, Lu Xuan was the only one who could speak out to the people in Shangyang County.

"There is one more thing I want to do. Come and ask Mr. Cui." The head of the Li family said hesitantly.

"Oh?" Cui Yuan frowned. At this time, it's best not to do anything. Why should I dance at this time?

"There is a severe drought in Yunzhou this year and grain production has been reduced. I want to do something about this..." Before the head of the Li family finished speaking, Cui Yuan leaned back subconsciously.

"You have never been here today. From today on, our two families are no longer friends. Don't try to harm me!" Cui Yuan suddenly looked cold.

Just kidding, Lu Xuan's people are hoarding things. Is it because they think there are too few memorial tablets in the ancestral hall at home?

"Mr. Cui, that's not what I meant." The head of the Li family said speechlessly. He couldn't bear to think about Lu Xuan's men doing such a thing: "I mean, spread the word about this matter to Tianzhou, Yanzhou, Zhangzhou, There are many grain merchants over there, let’s attract them, we can buy some grain at a low price and sell it to Tengshan County.”

This is the biggest location advantage of Shangyang County. Songyu Mountain and Tengshan Mountain are separated by two mountains. Even if merchants want to go to other counties, they have to pass through Shangyang County. This is a natural trade route to the north.

Cui Yuan looked at the head of the Li family with complicated eyes: "..."

This is because I want to borrow Lu Xuan's sword.

Moreover, it does not harm Lu Xuan's interests, and even helps Lu Xuan.

"I don't do business." Cui Yuan waved his hand. The Cui family used to be able to have enough food and clothing for several lifetimes just from the land rent, so how could they care about such a thing.

"Mr. Cui is no better now than before. The land has been taken over by the leader. We can't just sit back and rest. This is Shangyang County's unique business path. It would be a pity if we don't use it!" The head of the Li family persuaded bitterly: "Looking at the current situation, the leader doesn't know what to do. How long will we stay here in Shangyang County? We have to think of a way out. You have a lot of connections. Let’s do it together. You can use your words and I will take care of other things. After it is done, how about we split the benefits half way?"

Cui Yuan wanted to yell and scold him, who did he think Cui Yuan was? When did the Cui family reach the point of running a business to support themselves?
  But thinking about the current situation, Lu Xuan would probably be fine for a long time. The Cui family had no farmland and other industries. They really needed new income. In the end, they suppressed the urge to curse: "I will do this." Let someone talk to you in detail.”

Cui Yuan couldn't help but feel resentful towards Lu Xuan when he thought that the property he had accumulated over several generations had been taken away from him by Lu Xuan, causing him to now have to work with a group of traders.

Just wait, I'll see how you die!
  (End of this chapter)