Become a feudal king from today

"Come here, you immediately lead a group of troops to Pingjun and Liaojun. Tell the nobles of the two counties that King Yan has sent troops to kill them, and ask them to quickly take their belongings and flee to Fan Yang. Read М"

When he arrived at the government office, Yuan Feng immediately gave orders.

After receiving his order, a cavalry team composed of fifty people went straight out of Fanyang City and headed north.

One day later, the Yuan family's cavalry arrived at Pingjun and Liaojun, and Xue Pan and Zhu Rong failed to assassinate King Yan.

King Yan's army is rushing to the two counties and will be released soon.

When the news spread, the wealthy families in the two counties were like water pouring into a frying pan, causing them to explode.

Every wealthy family began to pack up their belongings and fled to Fan Yang.

They were aware of the assassination targeted this time.

If they don't escape now, King Yan will definitely not let them go.

Less than two days.

The wealthy families arrived in Fanyang one after another. They first visited Yuan Li and gave him money to ensure his safety, and then began to purchase houses and properties in Fanyang City.

"Hahaha... Now I want to see how King Yan governs Ping County and Liao County. Officials from the wealthy families have come to Fan Yang. They can't even find a decent official in the two counties."

Yuan Mansion.

Yuan Li had just sent away the wealthy people who came to visit, and then he burst into laughter.

"My eldest brother is still more powerful. Although he killed King Yan, once Xue Pan and Zhu Rong take action, the wealthy families in Ping County and Liao County will have no choice." Yuan Feng complimented.

Yuan Li continued to smile proudly.

This is the crux of his plan.

He knew very well that some wealthy families were soft-footed shrimps.

After Pingjun and Liaojun were included in the two counties, they wanted to be on the wall and wait and see the situation.

And when he ordered Xue Pan and Zhu Rong to do this, they had no choice but to rely on him.

In this way, although King Yan got two counties, he only got barren land and people too poor to wear trousers.

What he got was the wealthy families and their children from the two counties, as well as the wealth they brought.

He is happy.

At this time, the housekeeper of the Yuan Mansion came over and whispered to him.

Yuan Li's expression changed and he ordered Yuan Feng to go back, while he sat in the main hall and waited.

After a while, Zhuoge, the deputy commander of the Beidi Black Iron Guard, walked in.

Yesterday, he just arrived at Cangcheng Pier in Fanyang County by boat.

He arrived in Fan Yang today, and on the way he learned that the assassination had failed again.

"Deputy Commander Zhuoge, the assassination failed. I suspect that the interactions between you and me were noticed by King Yan's spies. Now, I have ordered a strict investigation of Fanyang City." Before Zhuoge could speak, Yuan Li rushed to speak.

He was unwilling to admit that he was responsible for the failed assassination.

Zhuoge nodded, but said nothing.

He didn't feel sorry for the eight hundred dead soldiers, because they wanted to sneak into Yan County for the convenience of them.

These eight hundred assassins were all selected from Ningjin Dusi's great masters, and they died when they died.

What he was angry about was that this operation was noticed by King Yan's spies, but they were unaware of it.

Next, he will ask the Black Iron Guards to cooperate with the Yuan family to eradicate these informants and make King Yan blind.

In this way, they can do whatever they want in Yanzhou.

"It doesn't matter, assassination is inherently risky." Zhuoge said, "But if King Yan can escape the conspiracy this time, he may not be able to escape the conspiracy of Beidi."

Yuan Li's eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "Where did the deputy commander start with these words?"

Zhuoge chuckled twice. He looked at the map of Dasong on the west wall of the main hall, got up and walked over.

"King Temuta came back from Jinling to discuss with the Khan and decided to give Emperor Dasong some color. Once Jincheng is captured, the Khan will force Emperor Dasong to hand over King Yan again."

"If we don't hand over, he will make Xiliang sweep across Jinzhou. At that time, Emperor Dasong will definitely ask King Yan to send troops to attack Jinzhou." Zhuoge said and gave Yuan Li a look that you know.

"This move is high, really high." Yuan Li thought for a moment and gave a thumbs up.

Zhuo Ge continued: "However, this matter does not require your Yuan family's involvement. You have a more important task, which is to keep an eye on Yan Pass. You failed last time, and you will have a second chance soon. This time You have to catch it."

Beidi also understands that eggs cannot be put in just one basket.

This time they asked Xiliang, who had just surrendered, to start a war in Jinzhou, targeting King Yan.

But whether it can succeed is still unknown, so other plans to attack Yanzhou are still going on as usual.

Yuan Li was startled for a moment, then he said: "A second chance?"

Zhuoge nodded, and seeing Yuan Li's hesitant expression, he laughed, "Master Yuan, don't worry, even if the attack on Yanguan fails this time, you will not be held responsible. After all, I, Beidi, don't want to lose your chess piece easily. "

"How do you say this?" Yuan Li was a little confused.

"During this period, I will transport some Beidi soldiers from the sea. I hope Master Yuan will help me hide them. Then I will find a way to let them sneak into Yanguan. It is best to capture Yanguan. If they lose, you can say that they came from Just the Beidi soldiers coming from the sea," Zhuoge said, feeling disgusted with Yuan Li in his heart.

If Beidi didn't have large troop transport ships and couldn't transport large numbers of troops from the sea to Yanzhou, why would they need Yuan Li as a chess piece.

However, the warships they ordered the vassal state of Korea to build for them will soon be launched.

At that time, they will deliver the Beidi army to Yanzhou from the sea, and the Yuan family will cooperate.

Yanguan will be doomed.

Yuan Li didn't notice the disdain in Zhuoge's eyes and nodded repeatedly.

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Yancheng.

News from Pingjun and Liaojun were constantly sent to the palace.

The wealthy families in the two counties fled to Fanyang one after another, and government affairs were paralyzed.

After learning this news, he could only put Chang Wei under temporary military control to maintain order in the two counties.

At the same time, Liu Fu was called over to discuss countermeasures.

"Officials in Yan County and Shanggu County are already stretched thin. If they are transferred, these two counties will be in trouble. Even if the official examination is held immediately, the selected scholars have never been officials and will not be able to assume the important responsibility of county guards." Liu Fu said.

The wealthy families in the two counties died and fled, and the wealthy families in the two counties were destroyed. He felt happy in his heart.

But he didn't expect it would bring him big trouble.

Zhao Xu nodded, this was also a headache for him.

After all, without qualified officials to govern the people, administrative efficiency will be greatly reduced.

The two of them were looking gloomy when they saw Feng'er coming over happily.

"Your Highness, Mi Guozhan is coming, and he has brought many soldiers with him."

"Mi Guo Zhan?" When Zhao Xu heard this, he was startled at first, and then overjoyed.

Because there was a lack of literate people to serve as officials, he wrote a letter to Concubine Mi, asking for help from Mi's family.

Nowadays, the four northern counties are in ruins and waiting to be revitalized, and big changes have occurred in Ping County and Liao County. It has to be said that they came at the right time.

Thinking of this, he and Feng'er came to the gate of the palace.

I saw an old man dressed simply and with a goatee surrounded by many scholars.

When he saw Zhao Xu, a smile appeared in his eyes, with a hint of kindness.

"Master Zhang."

Zhao Xu saluted Mi Zhuang.

The abbot is the father-in-law of the emperor and the prince's grandfather. Therefore, in ancient times when the world was governed by filial piety, the abbot had a respected status, but he had no real power.

When we meet each other on weekdays, he, the prince, has to bow to the father-in-law.

"Your Highness." Mi Zhuang bowed and returned the salute.

Although he is the head of the state, he is still a minister of the royal family, so he cannot rely on him to receive this gift in vain, so he should return the gift.

"I have met His Highness."

At this time, a fifteen or sixteen year old boy stepped out from behind Mi Zhuang and winked at him.

When Zhao Xu saw him, he couldn't help but laugh. This person was Mi Zhuang's eldest grandson, Mi Wen.

A few months younger than him.

Every time Concubine Mi went to visit her, Mi Yun would call him cousin in private.

Because Zhao Xu had a low status in the palace, no one wanted to be his company.

I feel closer to this cousin.

"Hahaha... no courtesy, why didn't uncle come?" Zhao Xu said with a smile.

Mi Zhuang said: "I was originally going to come, but because of His Highness's fault, the Emperor is now so kind to the Mi family that he has been appointed Minister of Dali Temple, so I can't make it."

"That's it." Zhao Xu nodded.

In this royal family, there has always been a saying that mother is more valuable than son.

Now that he is in charge of the four counties alone, Concubine Mi's status has risen sharply.

Zhao Heng naturally wanted to give the Mi family some benefits to show his favor.

But that's okay, it means that his influence in the court has become greater.

"Please, Lord Zhang."

Realizing that Mi Zhuang and others were still standing outside the palace gate, Zhao Xu immediately invited them in.

Behind him, more than a hundred scholars filed in and saluted Zhao Xu one by one.

"My lord, the abbot, arrived just in time. I have acquired two new counties. It is a mess right now and there is a lack of manpower everywhere." Zhao Xu said.

Mi Zhuang had a smile on his lips and looked at Zhao Xu with eyes full of admiration.

Apart from his royal status, Zhao Xu is his grandson.

This grandson is now not only the King of Yan, but also defeated the Yuan family's rebellion and defeated the Beidi people.

Even he admired such a brilliant achievement.

"I will feel relieved if I can relieve His Highness's worries. These one hundred and three scholars are all my favorite disciples. Your Highness can choose them according to their talents. You don't have to assign them official positions for my sake. If you can keep them, If you can't stay, you can only blame them for their lack of ability." Mi Zhuang said with a smile.

Zhao Xu looked at the many scholars. Some of them were sizing him up, some were concentrating with their eyes closed, and some were lowering their heads in deep thought.

However, when he glanced at them, he saw no flattery in their eyes, which made him slightly satisfied.

After taking a sip of tea, Mi Zhuang pushed Mi Wen forward and said with a smile: "Your Highness, the atmosphere in the capital is extravagant. My uncle and I don't want Mi Wen to hang out with those noble children in the capital. Besides, he is making trouble to come. , I hope Your Highness will keep him by your side. If he does anything wrong, Your Highness will just reprimand him."

Zhao Xu looked at Mi Wen.

This kid had an excited face. The Mi family has a strict family tradition, so Mi Wen is certainly not an outrageous and dissolute child.

Mi Zhuang sent him so many scholars, and he seemed unable to refuse this request.

"I have admired His Highness for a long time, and I will look to His Highness for advice in the future." Mi Wen took advantage of the situation and saluted.

Zhao Xu nodded.

"In that case, it doesn't matter if you stay in Yanzhou, but there are many rules in Yanzhou, so you have to think about it carefully." Zhao Xu put the ugly words ahead of time.

He would not let Mi Wen wander around in Yanzhou.

Now that you are under his command, you must be like Mo Yu and listen to him in everything.

"Yes, Your Highness." Mi Wen bowed.

He suddenly felt that his cousin was a little different from before.

There is an awe-inspiring majesty beneath the gentle appearance.

After chatting for a while and discussing some family matters, it was noon.

Zhao Xu asked Feng'er to hold a banquet to entertain everyone.

Liu Fu was immediately excited when he saw so many poor people.

After all, he was worried just now.

At the banquet, Liu Fu reported the currently vacant official position like a treasure trove.

"The officials in the two counties are basically empty?"

Liu Fu came one by one, and the scholars brought by Mi Zhuang finally lost their composure.

Everyone is gearing up and eager to try.

Mi Zhuang did not answer Liu Fu, but asked: "How does Liu Wangfu plan to select among these hundred disciples?"

Liu Fu glanced at Zhao Xu and saw Zhao Xu nodded, so he told him about holding an examination, that is, the official examination.

After hearing this, Mi Zhuang's eyes glowed, "Now I am praising the world. Your Highness's fiefdom is the most special. There are no wealthy families running rampant in your Highness's fiefdom. This official examination committee that benefits the poor people is really shocking. Maybe Your Highness can be in the fiefdom Create a new officialdom pattern.”

The scholars nodded excitedly.

They felt that perhaps they had chosen the right adventure by abandoning their hometown and coming to Yanzhou this time.