Wang Mang rode on his horse, listened to the people's inquiries, and replied: "Fathers and elders, the matter of the frontier cannot be delayed. Those barbarians have no humanity, they torture and kill the people and soldiers on the frontier, and their lives are miserable. If I delay too long in the imperial capital, then my Kyushu will not be guaranteed, so I have to lead the troops to the frontier to suppress the barbarians and defend the land and soldiers.

I've decided that I'll leave in about two months. As for the courtiers in the court, although I have the heart to clean them up one by one, it will take time. Please give me some time. I can assure you that as long as I am alive, I will make decisions for you, reduce taxes, find out the local officials, put down the rebellion in all directions, and ensure that everyone has no worries about food and clothing.

Of course, if I were to act like this, I would definitely offend many people. But I am sure that the fathers will not leave me alone.

They are strong, but can they be stronger than you? Can you be strong over the people of the world? If I have your backing, will I be afraid of them? At the same time, although I am about to lead the troops to the frontier, I will still set my sights on Kyushu and the imperial court.

If any minister dares to take advantage of my absence in the imperial capital to commit rebellion, bewitch the Son of Heaven, oppress the people, and act for the tiger, then I will definitely kill them. This time, Jia Fengzhi, the squire of the military department, is a precedent.

I don't care how high his position is, or how much power he has. As long as they dare to do something wrong, I will never tolerate it..."

"Saints, saints, saints..."

"Lord Wang, you are really a saint who has not been born for a thousand years..."

Wang Mang waved his hand to the people, and said with a smile: "Fathers and elders, although I am currently focusing on the matter of purging the imperial court, I will not tolerate the evil of local gangsters, and I will not tolerate the misdeeds of local people.

I hope you can all abide by the law, make a good living and settle down, and don't break the law. Otherwise, I will be punished with capital punishment without discrimination. As long as you abide by the law, if anyone dares to make things difficult for you and harsh you, I will uphold justice for you. A good home needs us to build together, and I hope you can also do your part to restrain yourself and your family. ”

"Your Excellency, rest assured, we will abide by the law and never do anything that hurts nature and reason."

Wang Mang led everyone forward slowly, and about two hours passed, and he also came to the general's mansion.

Yu Lao said a few words to several leaders of the Xue family around him, and then said to Wang Mang: "Little young master, our Xue family's three thousand people will stay with you." Old slave, I'll go back first. ”

Wang Mang asked, "Old Yu, can't you live here?" ”

Yu Lao smiled: "Little master, the old slave is already old, and he can't do anything big, staying here will only get in the way." And it's time for me to leave some of the things to these young people. When the old lady comes, the old slave will come to greet him. Therefore, please rest assured that the old slave will take care of himself. ”

Wang Mang saw that his face was firm, and he no longer dissuaded him, but smiled and said: "Old Yu, then you have to take care of yourself, if you have any problems, you can send someone to report in time." Otherwise, my mother would have blamed me. ”

"Hehe, thank you for your concern." Yu Lao pestle on crutches and slowly left the general's mansion.

As for the people of the Qian family, after they escorted Wang Mang to the general's mansion, they all returned to their own Qian families.

After Wang Mang detained and disposed of the Jia family's prisoners, he led Ji Rou to the backyard.

At this moment, although Wang Mang did not have a master guard by his side, Ji Rou did not dare to act rashly or run away.

Her keen mind had sensed that in this general's mansion, there were many good hands watching in the dark. Once you rush into chaos, you will definitely have to suffer.

Moreover, along the way, she didn't ask Wang Mang about her Ji family, and she didn't take the opportunity to make things difficult and humiliate herself, and she already had a little bit of peace of mind in her heart.

Wang Mang came to the hall of the inner courtyard and saw Wang Jingyan talking to Wei Ziyao and Qiu Tong.

Wang Jingyan was happy to see Wang Mang come back.

But when she set her eyes on Ji Rou, there was a trace of doubt on her face, and she was very puzzled why Wang Mang brought a woman with her feet bound by iron chains to meet her.

As for Ji Rou, although she had seen it before, what she saw that time was not Ji Rou's true face, so she didn't know it.

"Xianggong, who is she? Why did you put her in shackles? Is she from the Jia family? ”

Wang Mang did not answer immediately, but bowed to Wei Ziyao.

"The next official visits Niangniang, Niangniang is a thousand years old. I don't know what Niangniang thinks about the fire in Jia's house last night? Can you enjoy it? Is it degassable? ”

Wei Ziyao's face was ruddy, and she replied with a smile: "Lord Wang doesn't need to be polite. The fire in the Jia family last night was comparable to the princes of the beacon fire show of King Zhou You, and the palace was very satisfied, Lord Wang, you bothered. Now that the Jia family has been exterminated, it is really a happy thing, which is refreshing. ”

"It's good that the mother is satisfied, so the officials can rest assured."

Wang Mang turned his head and explained to Wang Jingyan: "She is Ji Rou, the master of the water sword among the nine swords, and she was captured by me last night. The reason why I put shackles on her was because I was afraid that she would get out of control and break out. ”

"Lord of the Water Sword? Ji Rou? ”

Wang Jingyan was taken aback when she heard the explanation, and involuntarily took two steps back, her eyes showing a hint of fear, and her face was a little unnatural.

Seeing this, Wang Mang came to her side, held hands and comforted: "Jingyan, don't be afraid, this woman has been surrendered by me, and she can no longer do evil." ”

Wang Jingyan glanced at Ji Rou deeply, relieved, did not speak, and did not ask Wang Mang what he would do with this woman.

Wang Mang said to Ji Rou: "Miss Ji, it has been more than ten hours since you were captured by me. I wonder what you think now? ”

Ji Rou snorted, shook her head and said, "I'm already a caged bird, I can only be at your mercy, what else can I think?" As for the affairs of my Ji family, you don't have to waste your time, you can't get any news from me. ”

Wang Mang didn't care about her words, let her sit down, and said lightly: "I know this, I didn't expect to be able to learn the news of the Ji family from you." ”

"And what do you want? Intend to imprison me for the rest of my life? ”

"It's up to you to choose." Wang Mang said: "I don't want to embarrass you, and I don't want to embarrass you. I have only one purpose for you, that is, you need to cooperate with Qiu Tong and protect Jingyan for three years. As long as you do this for me, I will let you go in three years, and I will not be embarrassed, what do you think? ”

"What if I don't say yes?"

Wang Mang said: "As the saying goes, those who know the times are handsome, I think you should agree." ”

"Humph!"

Ji Rou snorted, didn't answer, turned her head and said nothing.

Seeing this, Wang Mang was about to say a few more words.

At this time, Li Hanfeng came to the door and said, "Lord Qiyu, my senior brother Wuyazi has arrived, I wonder if you want to see me?" ”

When Wang Mang heard this, he was taken aback and exclaimed, "What, your senior brother arrived so soon?" Seniors, please come and talk about it. ”

Li Hanfeng said: "Yes, my lord! With that, he turned and went to the front yard.

Within half an hour, he led an old man dressed as a Taoist priest to the door.

(End of chapter)