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Chapter 476
Han Yu wiped his tears tearfully, with an expression that everyone wronged me, looking very painful.The big and small Donglin parties were whispering and discussing what Han Yu said just now.

Liu Zongzhou can be regarded as an important person in this, but he obviously does not intend to embarrass Han Yu with this matter. In his opinion, Han Yu is his fellow traveler.

"It's not because the old man didn't come out to dissuade His Majesty, didn't come out to protect you, and didn't lead you to remonstrate to death; but because he couldn't persuade, couldn't persuade, and shouldn't persuade, he was powerless and forced to come forward. It's all ruined, Donglin's reputation is completely ruined, I don't persuade you, but better protect everyone..." Han Yu said in a mournful cry, as if it was because of his own grievances that he made a quick decision to save everyone generally.

The members of the Donglin Party listened, some nodded, some shook their heads, some smiled wryly, some despaired, and some remained silent...

"Come on, let's put it on, it seems that it is a waste of time to expect Mr. Ge to take the lead in admonishing Your Majesty today. Since Mr. Ge doesn't want to stand out, then I have no choice but to go with Mr. Qiao... Farewell, Mr. Ge..." An official looked anxious, his face turned pale, he stood up unsteadily, and staggered out.

The words of this desperate official obviously moved a lot of people here, and many of them turned pale and staggered out after him. Since Han Yan is not in charge of this matter, there will naturally be someone in charge. Now there is almost no other way to go except dead remonstrance. If you don't die, you can't get rid of it in the future. The relationship with the salt merchant is too deep to get rid of.

"Farewell..." Another Donglin Party member shouted angrily, and then walked out without looking back. This official may be more prestigious at ordinary times. His departure immediately attracted many hesitant people, and suddenly , Many people followed out.

In the living room, it was clearly divided into several groups, some watched anxiously as more and more officials went out, and followed suit, some continued to sit upright with no expression on their faces, and some were angry officials who watched and then went out, It seems to be ready to defend Han Yu.

The tall thin man looked at the one who went out, then at Han Yu, thought about his own problem, hesitated again and again, and followed him out.

Han Yu didn't smile bitterly any more, but just sat on the chair, looking at the officials who kept going out with regret, but didn't keep them. He said everything that should be said, and it would be useless to say any more.

About [-]% of the people walked out intermittently, and nearly [-]% of the people were hesitating, still unable to make up their minds whether to go out with them, and the remaining [-]% ​​remained calm.

The chubby official was still undecided whether to go out with the crowd or stay here. Seeing that more and more people were going out, fewer and fewer people were going to leave.There was a fierce conflict in his heart, probably because he felt that he was not a high-ranking official, and even if he had some involvement with the salt merchant, it might not be a big deal. Is this muddy water worth it?

"Master, my officer,... my official bid farewell, ... my farewell, here, ... come as you go, come as you go..." The fat official saw that no one was going out anymore, so he took the bag in a panic. Not sure which way to go, if this step is wrong, it will be over for a lifetime, I really don't know how to make a choice, I want to go with the big team, but I am afraid that there is no way out, I want to leave, and I want to leave a note with myself On the back road, I said goodbye to Han Yu with respect, and I was going to save my affection. When I was about to go out, I saw Han Yu with a confident look. The determination that I had finally made was wavered again. After saying goodbye a few times, But for some reason, he suddenly said these words.

The fat official suddenly remembered that his actions might not please both sides, his face tightened, and he left the living room in a panic, chasing those people, and looked back several times in a panic. With such an unbearable appearance, people all laughed, how could such a person get mixed in in Donglin?
In the living room, it was very quiet.

Han Yu continued to sit there, and after a long time, seeing that no one had left, he said: "Everyone is unwilling to leave, and they are all willing to break up with the salt merchant in time. If you can trust me, Then do as the old man said, I dare not say that I can preserve everything, but I can guarantee that I will protect you as much as possible, Your Majesty is a merciful and understanding master, so I think you will not be too embarrassing for you." Han Yu watched Looking at the remaining four adults, he said slowly, "I want to give everyone here a guarantee that the Donglin Party is split tonight, but it is also good to be able to preserve some of the Donglin Party's vitality, as the Chief Assistant Shi Feng said. Yes, the emperor will definitely not let the imperial party dominate. It is still necessary for the Donglin party and the imperial party to check each other, so that the imperial power can be firmly grasped. Therefore, even if the Donglin party and the salt merchants are involved, but, The emperor will not kill them all, and the Donglin Party can continue to have a place. This is why Han Yu dared to say this. He believes that with the emperor's wisdom, he will not cut off a leg and let one leg walk.

"Please take care of the elders..." The rest of the Donglin Party said one after another. Now that they have made a decision, they are relieved.

The people in the living room gradually left. At this gathering of the Donglin Party split, Liu Zongzhou, as a very important person, never said a word. There was no one else. Before leaving, Liu Zongzhou bowed to Han Yu , Said a sentence: "Elder Ge is high-spirited and upright. He saved everyone in Donglin by aggrieved. Qidong admires him. Qidong fully understands Elder Ge. We, Donglin, must never be that traitor. Support the old man, if you have something to do in the future, please take care of the old man."

Han Yu just nodded and said, "Go to Qidong."

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Taimiao.

Yang Reform is writing a letter. Although it seems that everything has been done, in fact, things still need to continue. The aftermath of the salt merchants includes urging the remaining salt merchants to pay this year's salt tax. The money obtained from the house raids must be taken care of. Immigrants are counting on the money. If the money is inconvenient to keep, all the money will be kept Go to the bank, if there is a shortage of manpower to check the money, you can borrow it from eunuchs such as banks and shipyards, and I will greet them. In addition, the ticket and salt law is about to come out, please prepare for the implementation of the ticket and salt law, Jin Yiwei There are some pre-buried dark villages, and Jin Yiwei will cooperate with them when the time comes.

In addition to writing to Xu Guangqi, he also wrote to Fang Hongzan, telling him that he is responsible for investigating the case and confiscating his home, and arresting the people involved in the case, but he must take care of his own hands and feet, and don't be greedy. The management and trial of the case may also belong to Master Xu, so please help Master Xu a lot.

Then there are a few vassals who often communicate with each other, telling them what happened in the court, and what kind of example they hope they will set.

After Yang Reform finished writing letters to these people, he stretched his waist a long way. Today, he is finally busy with things.

"Your Majesty, there is news." Wang Chengen came in with a smile on his face.

"Oh, hehe, companion, what's the good news?" Yang Reform almost finished all his work, and said with a relaxed smile.

"Your Majesty, there is news from Han Ge..." Wang Chengen smiled and presented the wet letter.

"Hehehehe..." Yang Reform laughed heartily, and as expected, those people went to Han Yu's house, and they definitely couldn't do anything!This Han Yu is also an old fox, he can't do anything when he sees things, and he dares to make a clean break with the salt merchant. Speaking of which, this guy is still somewhat responsible.

Yang Reform took the letter and looked through it. The ink on this letter was not yet dry, so it could be seen that the writer had just finished writing it and sent it over. Shi Wu's move is quite satisfactory.However, he also frowned and said, "What about the remaining officials? How is it now?"

Yang Reform read the secret letter Han Yu gave him, and frowned again and asked, Han Yu said in the letter about the process of discussing the matter, but more than [-]% of the people left him, that is to say, Han Yu This old man, but [-]% of the Donglin Party has gathered, there are still a large number of Donglin Party who may be preparing to make trouble, Yang Reform has to be on guard, these people have gone there now, what are they going to do, Yang Reform does not know, So I ask.

"Your Majesty, the servants have already sent people to investigate." Wang Chengen said hastily.

"Well, that's good, who else has read this letter?" Yang Reform asked.

"Your Majesty, this matter is confidential. Only the servants have checked it, and no one else has seen it." Wang Chengen replied quickly.

"Well, okay, don't let this matter out, just pretend it's nothing." After Yang Reform finished speaking, he put the letter on the candle and lit it. It's better not to leave this kind of shitty, secret message letter. It is better in this world. If this letter is accidentally released in the future, it will be a disaster for Han Yu. Now Han Yu is considered half of his own, and it will be relatively easy to use in the future. Small stumbles must be Yes, but in terms of general principles and policies, Han Yu must not dare to embarrass himself. If he is squeezed out because of this matter, it will not be worthwhile, and it will be detrimental to his implementation of the New Deal.

"Your servant has written it down." Wang Chengen quickly replied vigilantly.

With some doubts, Yang Reform continued to write letters. He had just written a letter to the vassal king. Next, he had to write letters to some confidant eunuchs in the south of the Yangtze River, asking them to help. Especially the money matter, you must read it locked up.

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The carriage that came out of Han Yu's mansion drove straight to Qiao Yunsheng's mansion, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment.

Qiao's mansion is also brightly lit, just like the replica of Han's mansion just now.

Most of the people who followed Qiao Yunsheng were scorched and pale-skinned, and many of them looked flustered, which was quite different from the people in Donglin who had won everything before.

Seeing that the people who came were almost there, Qiao Yunsheng said: "Everyone, that old man Han Yu shrank his head, bowed his knees and begged for mercy, and was willing to be a lackey. After that, there will be no such person in Donglin..." Qiao Yunsheng immediately announced that Han Yu would be deprived of Donglin The position of the party leader.

"It's all according to Qiao Shangshu's order. Even if it is a death remonstrance, I will let His Majesty take back my order." Immediately, an official echoed.

"Yes, let's listen to Qiao Shangshu, Lord Qiao, take us to die, we don't believe it, so many people die, we can't take it back." Immediately someone followed up, now in addition to die, there is still die .

"Yes, Mr. Qiao, we have to remonstrate with death, we must also launch a clean-up discussion, mobilize more scholars to submit memorials, and invite more Austrian aid. We must force His Majesty to make concessions! Otherwise, everything will really be closed." The panic-stricken official said in a panic-stricken voice. Although he said so, the panic-stricken voice betrayed him. Today's court meeting can be regarded as gathering all the officials. What is the result?The Donglin Party was defeated, and it is almost impossible to gather another group of people to force the emperor. Excluding all the officials who went to court today, the remaining officials are even more useless. How can they force the emperor?
The tall, thin and fat officials were also among this group of people. They were in the same situation as this group of people. They were in a panic. Seeing someone clamoring, they followed suit. As for how useful it would be, they didn't know and didn't dare to think about it.

"Okay! Since everyone is willing to listen to Qiao, then Qiao will say something. At this moment, the only way to die is to remonstrate. There is no other way." Qiao Yunsheng said loudly.

"I, Zhao, am willing to follow Brother Wang to remonstrate to the death... Today, I want to show my ambition by death, and let His Majesty understand the integrity of my Donglin people..." Someone immediately echoed loudly.

This yelling made the atmosphere of the scene warm up.

"...willing to go..."

"...If you want to go, count me in..." More desperate officials were ready to make a last-ditch effort.

In the midst of everyone's willingness to go, Qiao Yunsheng seemed to have found hope and confidence, and said: "...well, those who are willing to follow Qiao to die, kneel down to the Taimiao together at the beginning of tomorrow, Your Majesty will not allow me to wait , I'll just kneel there and die there, and see what people in the world say, so that everyone in the world can understand that His Majesty is wrong..." Qiao Yunsheng shouted with all his might.

"...Death remonstrance..."

"... Kneel dead..."

It may be out of fear of the future, fear of the future, more and more people have gradually forgotten their fear and fear amidst the voices of death and kneeling. Shout out.

The atmosphere reached a climax in a short period of time.

The tall, thin and fat officials were also among them, and they also chanted along with the crowd, as if this kind of chanting could drive away the fear in their hearts.However, the two felt more restless and confused.

"Okay, all of you are united in one mind, and you can show your ambition through death. There is still room for maneuver in this matter. If you invite friends from the same year to make a joint memorial for Austrian aid, you will have greater confidence in this matter. We will use it to Let His Majesty understand that the salt merchants must not be investigated. This will shake the foundation of the country... I am tired today, so I will go back for now, take a good wash, take a rest, and recharge my spirits. I will wait for the showdown tomorrow ..." Qiao Yunsheng shouted again.

Everyone who was brought to a climax by the atmosphere just now agreed loudly, as if they had found the way to victory.

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The fat official also followed the crowd out of Qiao's mansion, but he was always in a state of confusion. It is true that he has some ties with the salt merchant, but it is by no means deep. He thinks highly of himself. As for following the Donglin Party members, he is used to it. Who calls him a member of the Donglin Party?

This fat official, surnamed Liu, had just returned home and just entered the gate when he saw his wife waiting anxiously inside the gate.

"Master, are you finally back? There's no curfew outside?" This Mrs. Liu was tall and seemed to be a person with her own opinions. When she saw her master coming back, she immediately asked anxiously.

"...No!" The fat official was still dazed up to this time, and when his wife asked him, he replied inexplicably.

"Your Majesty is running a salt merchant this time, where is the master standing?" Mrs. Liu asked her master directly without waiting for her master to ask.

"Ma'am, what are you..." The fat official heard his wife asking himself this way, and suddenly wanted to find the backbone, and suddenly wanted to be blessed to his heart, and his whole body was refreshed, and he immediately asked, his wife, but has always been For those who are independent, do you ask her?

"My lord, there are rumors all over the capital that His Majesty is going to set up a salt merchant. Many high officials are fighting against His Majesty. There is even a big disturbance in the court, and His Majesty even went to the Taimiao. You should tell me quickly, where are you standing?" By the way?" Mrs. Liu asked anxiously, maybe this Mrs. Liu has always been relatively strong, so she didn't give her master much face.

"..." The fat official could only respond with a wry smile.

"...So, sir, aren't you on His Majesty's side?" Madam Liu knew the answer when she saw her master's expression, and immediately changed her face.

"..." The chubby official could only nod his head. How he got through today is still like a dream.

Mrs. Liu's complexion changed, and she said sharply: "Then trouble the master to write a letter of divorce, let me go back to my mother's house, and give Zhi'er to the old man, so that your Liu family will not have any offspring..."

Mrs. Liu's sudden turn of events shocked the fat official. He didn't know what was going on today and why everything was not going well.

"Ma'am, what are you? Why...?" The fat official asked in horror.

"You bastard, you are about to die, why do you ask me... why am I so miserable! Married to such a bastard!" This Mrs. Liu immediately cried out softly, maybe the one who has been at home is relatively strong , Therefore, I didn't give my master any face at all. When the servants saw it, they hid, bowed their heads, and pretended not to see it. It seemed that this happened not once or twice.

"Ma'am... why, why?..." The fat official didn't know what to say in a daze.

"You bastard, don't you know what's going on? Let me ask you, did you go to Han Ge's hometown to discuss something today..." Mrs. Liu may be because her master has not been very transparent about official affairs. I often serve as an adviser to my master, so I am quite familiar with official affairs, so I just open my mouth to ask.

"Uh, yes..., first I went to Han Ge's hometown, but then I went to Qiao Shangshu's house..." The fat official explained honestly.

"...You bastard, marrying you is really bad luck for eight lifetimes. Let me ask you, is there a curfew when you come back today?" Mrs. Liu continued to ask angrily.

"No..." The fat official replied in a low voice, afraid of his wife's prestige.

"...you idiot, let me ask you, are there any generals in the city? Can the new army enter the city?" Mrs. Liu continued to ask. It seemed that this Mrs. Liu was quite familiar with the officialdom.

"Well, I haven't heard of any transfer..." the fat official said again in a low voice.

"...You idiot, for such a big matter, His Majesty didn't even mobilize soldiers, let alone recruit new troops, and didn't even have a curfew. It's obvious that the victory is in hand. Let you idiots make trouble, and you haven't stood up yet. On His Majesty's side, you pighead, what are you going to die for? Why don't you write a letter of divorce with the old man, and the old man wants to go back to his mother's house, so as not to be killed by this pig..." Mrs. Liu is much more sober than her master, I learned a lot of news from many sides, and after a little judgment, I came to an astonishing conclusion. If she wasn't a woman, she might be more suitable to be an official than her master.

"Ah! Ma'am, this..., this..., how do you say this?" The fat official was dumbfounded. It might not be the first time he was taught by his wife. He didn't think it was wrong at all. Seriously ask why.

"...Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohh We all know the good deeds you did in the court, but now, the whole capital is scolding you?... His Majesty's reputation is so good now, you forced His Majesty to abdicate, and the world won't eat your flesh? Look again The things that His Majesty has done since he became the throne, which ones can you think about? Sweeping against the Wei, settling immigration, and winning the Eastern captives, isn’t that an earth-shattering event? Isn’t that a beautiful thing? If your Majesty is not sure, if you don’t Ready, can you just talk about running a salt merchant?... You pig, your majesty will make up for the frontier army, distribute cotton clothes, train new troops, and set high salaries. Think about it, how many of you can force your majesty to abdicate? Your Majesty has prepared everything right now, waiting for you pigs to jump in..." Mrs. Liu explained the real power balance between the two sides in one word. Many things are because they are in the middle of the game, and they can't see the true face of Mount Lu , outsiders can see it more clearly.

"Ah!..." The fat official scolded his wife severely. He didn't mean to blame his wife at all. confused.

"... Zhutou, quickly write a letter of divorce to the old man, don't drag the old man, don't worry, I will take care of Zhi'er, and I will also make you a widow..." After Madam Liu finished speaking, she immediately asked her master for a divorce letter .

"Madam, Madam, don't be angry, don't be angry, save your life quickly, I feel uncomfortable for my husband..." The fat official immediately put his ears down and begged for mercy.

"..." Seeing her master begging for mercy, Mrs. Liu smiled as if she was winning. Seeing the servants around her lowering their heads and holding back their laughter, they looked around for a week. didn't happen.

"...Master, tell me first, what have you guys done when the court falls today?" Seeing her master begging for mercy, Madam Liu immediately started to make suggestions for her master.

The fat official didn't care about his humiliation in front of his wife. Instead, he carefully explained his experience from the court meeting to his return home.

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu frowned and remained silent for a long time. The fat official looked expectant, waiting for his wife to give him an idea.

"... Sigh, Your Majesty today is really amazing! This method of doing things is too much higher than yours, and you are no match at all. Your Majesty today is going to be an emperor through the ages! My lord! In the future, whatever you do You have to follow His Majesty, no matter what His Majesty says or does, you follow His Majesty, our Majesty has great ambitions..." Madam Liu said with emotion.

"Ma'am, my husband knows..." The fat official replied seriously as if he had really found the backbone.

"The master may not know that our family also bought the stocks of Liulizhai... There are many people in this capital who bought stocks..." Madam Liu said seriously, the first half of the sentence was still serious, and the second half of the sentence was serious. , but muttering to himself, the others didn't hear it at all.

"Everything in the house is handled by the wife, what should be bought, what should be bought..." The fat official immediately answered.

"...I mean, at today's court meeting, those nobles must have benefited from His Majesty to stand on His Majesty's side. Needless to say, the military sect, His Majesty raises them with millions of taels of silver every year. The reason is not to stand on His Majesty's side. No matter what the imperial party is, His Majesty is already invincible. Your old Han Ge seems to have been bought by His Majesty. Then Qiao Shangshu told you to go die tomorrow, I think This is just a joke. Tomorrow, you will sleep at home, and you are not allowed to go there, so you say you overslept... No, no, this is not good, so, you go to Han Ge's hometown overnight, and you Tell Mr. Han Ge everything you heard at Qiao Shangshu's house, beg Mr. Han Ge to save your life, go kowtow a lot, there is no harm..." Although Mrs. Liu is not an official, but through the boudoir, through the back house, After analyzing all kinds of news obtained from the market and his master, he came to a conclusion and quickly made a judgment.

"Madam, why is this? Even if you don't go to remonstrate to death, you shouldn't go to Mr. Han Ge again, right? Isn't it a villain who repeats like this?" The fat official asked in confusion.

"Small man? Who is a villain? Now those Donglin Party members who are ready to remonstrate to death are the villains. Look, tomorrow, the memorials of all officials may drown them, and the people of the capital may drown them. Cursed to death, the spittle of the people of the world, I am afraid that they will be drowned. You still have no way to show your resolve and follow them. Do you think my life is too easy? Did you hear what I just told you? You want to follow Your Majesty is leaving, you should do what your majesty says, do what your majesty says, and listen to your majesty in everything, why, you forgot what you just promised so quickly?" Mrs. Liu said with a look of contempt, as if to Those in the Donglin Party who were ready to remonstrate to death didn't care.

"Okay, okay, don't scold, madam, don't scold, madam, I know, I've already remembered, I'll go now, I'll go now." The fat official immediately flattered his wife, and prepared to go out with a smile on his face. With the backbone, he will feel more at ease.

"That's about the same..., housekeeper..." Mrs. Liu smiled proudly, and then shouted at the housekeeper.

"I'm here, Madam, what's your order?" The housekeeper who was standing aside with his head bowed and grinning came over immediately.

"Tell the cook to prepare a table of food and wine immediately. The master hasn't eaten all day, so he must be hungry. When the master comes back, he must make up for it..." Mrs. Liu smiled confidently and ordered her servants.

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The fat official went straight to Han Ge's hometown. When he entered the door, he suddenly saw a tall and thin man who came out at this time. Didn't this guy go to Qiao Shangshu's house like himself?Why did you see him here again?The fat official thought he had gone to the wrong door, and was wondering when the tall, thin man saluted with a strange smile and walked away.

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Taimiao.

"Your Majesty, there is the latest news..." Wang Chengen smiled brightly, holding a letter.

"Oh? What's the matter?" Asked Yang Reform, who was about to take a rest after everything had been completed.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Han Ge has sent another letter..." Wang Chengen handed over the letter briskly.

Yang Reform received the letter, and his heart was completely relieved. It was like fighting a war. He could not be more clear about the opponent's every move. If he still loses, it would be really reasonable.

After Yang Reform read it, he burned the letter casually.He said: "Sleep..."

(End of this chapter)