Jing Jian ordered: "If you commit a crime, you will be found to be ——! ”

Qin Feng had already gone down to the court to command when the prisoners entered, and he was busy for a while, and galloped forward to report loudly: "Report to Chief Zuo, all the seven hundred prisoners have been verified, and there is no mistake or omission!" ”

Wei Ying nodded, and Jing Jian announced: "Drum execution——! ”

Qin Feng waved the flag, the drum beat loudly, and then raised the flag, "The executioner is in position——! ”

Seven hundred red scarf executioners lined up neatly and strode to each stake to stand still.

"Raise the knife ——!"

"Huh!" With a bang, seven hundred short knives were raised in unison, and a snowy light flashed in the sun.

"One, two. Three, cut ——! ”

Seven hundred thick-backed broadswords drew a shining arc, shining brightly, blood splattered, and seven hundred human heads rolled down on the green grass at the same moment. The crowd of people on the Siye Heights let out a soft "ah-" almost at the same time, as if they were struggling in horror in a nightmare. Under the blue and gloomy sky, bright red blood flowed into Weishui, and a layer of golden red foam floated on the wide river surface, surging east with the waves. Under the scorching sun, the smell of blood quickly spread, and people were nauseated and vomited, and fled in all directions.

A black dove rushed into the sky, with a faint whistle, and flew towards the mountains in the southeast.

Qin Feng had no intention of observing, but as soon as the pigeon soared into the sky, Qin Feng was actually trembling in his heart, and a fear for no reason suddenly struck.

"It's ...... The Mysterious Sect? Qin Feng swallowed a mouthful of saliva quietly, and couldn't help but think of the mysterious sect, and suddenly had a trace of worry about Wei Ying's safety.

Back in Liyang, it was already dark. Wei Ying sorted out a little and immediately took Qin Feng to see Qin Xiaogong.

The house is quiet, empty, and refreshing, without the heat and boredom of summer.

When the moon rises above the castle tower, the courtyard is sprinkled with moonlight. On the stone case in the courtyard, there is a large picture, on which Qin Xiaocheng fiddles with several wooden figures of different colors, sometimes frowning, sometimes nodding, fiddling repeatedly, obsessed.

The government and the opposition at the Yixian Execution Ground were shocked, but he did not go to Yixian County, nor did he leave Liyang.

For a month, he did not meet any courtiers, and kept himself locked in the courtyard of his study, pondering the various changes that might arise.

His stillness is deep. First, he had to keep a superficial distance from this unprecedented torture, just in case something unexpected happened, so he could come forward to clean up the situation. Second, he wants to take a look, without his appearance, what is Wei Ying's ability to deal with the crisis?

Third, he has to carefully weigh how much the people of Qin State can bear to change the old system and implement the new law? Can the change move forward according to the original strength?

Fourth, he wants to give the government and the opposition an impression that without Wei Ying in Liyang, the monarch will not issue any orders on state affairs.

In addition to these intentions, he also hoped that the elders and ministers of the clan nobles in Liyang would speculate and doubt his intentions, delaying and downplaying all possible upper-level riots.

Politics is like the use of troops, and sometimes it is also a kind of "trickery", advocating power and scheming, and victory is the only goal.

Creating a confusing situation at a critical moment, thereby confusing potential enemies, is a clever strategy to overcome a crisis.

However, the power holders who create confusion themselves need to be extremely sober and must not fall into the fog of their own making. In the final analysis, the victory or defeat of politics requires a contest of strength.

One of the things that Qin Xiaogong carefully figured out in the past month was to prevent the kind of general turmoil and chaos that Wei Ying could not resist. He used his short sword to cut out a bunch of small wooden figures, painted them in various colors, and repeatedly placed them on the large map of the Qin State, anticipating all kinds of movements that might occur. chaotic methods, and the various pacification strategies that can be adopted.

The moon is bright. He looked at the wooden man on the map and fell into deep thought.

"Your Excellency, Zuo Shu Chang and Shangqing ask to see you." Heber whispered.

"Oh? Left Chief? He's back? Please. Qin Xiaogong smiled. Finally came back to his senses.

Wei Ying hurriedly walked in, "Minister Wei Ying, see the king." Qin Feng also followed: "Qin Feng see the king." ”

Qin Xiaogong said with a smile: "Zuo Shuchang and Shangqing have worked hard. Heibo, tea. The moonlight is just right, so let's talk about it here. As he spoke, he pointed to the two stone piers, "Sit down, it's much cooler than a straw mat." He also sat down on another stone pier.

Wei Ying and Qin Feng sat down, looked at the wooden figure formation on the map on the stone case, and muttered, "Your Majesty, are there any signs?" ”

"It's fine. I'm thinking about what if. Let's talk about Yixian. ”

Wei Ying drank a cup of tea, and then started from the three tribes of Mengxi and Bai and Rong Di immigrants fighting for water, described in detail the reasons and process of the fight, as well as the number of dead and wounded, and talked about the gifts "accepted" in the trial of prisoners, and talked about the repentance and suicide of the prisoners of the three tribes of Mengxi and Bai in the court, and finally said: "Your Majesty, the killing of 700 criminals at one time is indeed unprecedented. The minister was also uneasy. However, the repentance of the Mengxi Bai people deeply shocked the people, and the ministers were also surprised. The existence of this article is enough to show that the oblique is not invincible, the crime does not resist the law, and the people of the country will not be turbulent because of this. ”

Duke Qin Xiao shouted: "The people of the country are easy to handle, what I am worried about is Liyang, it is the temple of the clan." ”

"Your Majesty, the minister's opinion is just the opposite." Wei Ying smiled, "As long as the people are stable and support the new law, no matter how powerful the clan temple is, it will not be able to capsize the big boat." ”

"How so?"

"The foundation of the country lies in the people, and the strength of the state also lies in the people. As long as the people abide by the law and exercise self-discipline, the temple thieves will not have the power to stir up trouble. Even if you make a mess, you can deal with it calmly. Does the king think so? ”

Qin Xiaogong muttered: "The nobles of the clan and the elders and ministers all have fiefs, and the people in the fiefs are all dependent on the subordinate peasants, and they have always obeyed the orders of the suzerain, so they know that they have no power?" ”

"Your Excellency is extremely worried. The next step is to deprive the suzerains and nobles of this part of their power, so that all the people are directly subordinate to the government, so that any rebellion can be carried out. ”

"Oh? Please tell us more. Qin Xiaogong was a little excited.

"Waste well fields, open up Qianmo, remove affiliation, change fiefdom, this so-called bottom of the kettle is also a salary."

Qin Xiaogong was silent and savored, clapped his hands and smiled: "Okay!" Well connected. Before winter, the two major events of expulsion and land seizure could be rolled out, and the Qin State would have survived the danger of overturning. Zuo Chang will talk about it carefully. ”

Wei Ying explained the content, objectives and implementation methods of the second batch of decrees, and Qin Xiaogong put forward many national conditions that should be paid attention to, and the three of them discussed until the third watch. Before leaving, Qin Xiaogong repeatedly told Wei Ying to concentrate on the plan to change the law, and not to be distracted by the turmoil in the clan temple, this kind of thing is supported by him.

Back in the mansion, Wei Ying instructed Jing Jian and Qin Feng to immediately clean up the treasures that were "accepted" in Yi County and send them to Qin Xiaogong's study. Jing Jian and Qin Feng had just gone out, and the servant came to report that there was an old man outside the door who asked to see him. Wei Ying was surprised, claiming to be an old man, could it be Hou Huan? When I got out of the gate, the person standing in the moonlight was clearly Hou Huan.

Wei Ying arched his hand and smiled: "The old man on a moonlit night, it is Brother Hou." Walk, go in and talk. Take Hou Huan's hand and leave.

Hou Huan said with a smile: "Brother Marting, don't be busy, I originally wanted to invite you to be a guest." Wei Ying smiled and asked, "Is there something wrong?" Hou Huan laughed teasingly: "If it's okay, you won't go?" Wei Ying laughed heartily, "Where did the words come from?" Let's go. He turned back and instructed the leader of the guards at the gate of the house: "When Changshi comes back, he will say that I will go out to do something." So he and Hou Huan laughed and talked all the way.

When he arrived at the Weifeng Inn, Hou Huan ordered the wine to be arranged. As soon as the steaming Qindi fat sheep stew came up, Wei Ying rubbed his hands excitedly and applauded again and again.

Hou Huan instructed: "There are also cold bitter vegetables, don't forget." The servant in black nodded and walked out lightly.

Wei Ying glanced at it and said with a smile: "Brother Hou, is he the warrior I saw at the door of the inn when I first came to Liyang?" Hou Huan smiled: "Brother Martingale has good eyesight, it's him." ”

Wei Ying said: "Is it a mute? Hou Huan nodded, "That's right." A mute with a stunt. ”

Wei Ying sighed: "It's really hard for him. While speaking, the wine and food were all together, and Hou Huan raised his lord and said: "Come, make a splash for Brother Marting, do it!" ”

Wei Ying raised the wine lord, but couldn't help laughing: "A blockbuster? Brother Hou is saying that it is scary. ”

Hou Huan smiled, "Yes, it's really scary." Wei Ying teased: "Don't say it, it also scared me a lot." The two laughed in unison, and the touch of the "bell" was drunk as soon as they were drunk.

Wei Ying took a bite of bitter herbs and chewed them, and praised: "It's still bitter herbs and spirits, and you can see your true colors." Hou Huan sighed, "The true color is naturally good, but how easy is it to talk about?" ”

Wei Ying: "Brother Hou, you have something to say to me, right?" ”

Hou Huan: "Yes, I am entrusted by others." This is Snow White's letter, sent the day before yesterday. ”

Wei Ying took the copper pipe in surprise, opened the seal, pulled out a roll of white silk, and the familiar handwriting suddenly jumped. Bai Xue's words are not as delicate and petite as ordinary daughters, but they are tall and flying, steep and strange, and it is difficult for idle celebrities to match them. Whenever he saw Bai Xue's handwriting, Wei Ying seemed to see Bai Xue standing in front of him and talking:

Brother Tai is like a face: Weishui punishment shook the world, you should think carefully and deal with it carefully.

I have been very good in Anyi, and I have often lived in the valley of the Shushui River. I look forward to going to Liyang as soon as possible to get together with you.

Thinking of Jun and missing Jun, this feeling is long. Snow white handwriting.

Wei Ying was silent for a long time, then raised his head and said, "Brother Hou, last time I brought a letter, invite my little sister over......"

Hou Huan sighed: "The white girl has a heart. She said that you can't disturb your mind at the beginning of the change. ”

Wei Ying drank and sighed, but he was speechless.

"I think that in the summer and autumn of next year, the white girl will almost come."

Wei Ying nodded: "At that time, the law should be able to be undefeated. Come on, Brother Hou, do it again. ”

Hou Huan put down the wine lord, "Hey, Brother Marting, I also rushed to Yixian County to see the Dafa Field...... One thing came to mind, you need to have a personal guard by your side. ”

"What's the use of being close?" Wei Ying said with a smile: "Che Ying's two thousand knights are enough, not to mention Shangqing Qin Feng, isn't the personal guard a snake's foot?" ”

"Not really." Hou Huan shook her head, "Law enforcement ministers, all the people look sideways." This ancient precept must not be forgotten. Brother Martingale tried his best to change the law and punish the evil severely, and the open hatred and secret hatred born in this were really layered. For example, in the great punishment of Yixian, more than 30 tired rangers were executed, and these people had friendships with the rangers and swordsmen of all countries. Such people have no proper karma, and they can spend their whole lives and make a name for themselves with revenge, which cannot be prevented. The Ironclad Knight can be a great enemy, but he cannot defend against the Assassins. And the trouble of the powerful ministers is not in the front of the enemy, but in the cold arrow in the back. Brother Martingale must listen to persuasion. ”

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