Chapter 263: Deterrence
On the fifth day after Ye Chen began to clean, Li Wei sent someone to invite Ye Chen, saying that there was something important for him to discuss.
Of course Ye Chen knew something important, Li Wei gathered a large number of people, some were county commanders and county lieutenants, some were officials who were dismissed by Ye Chen, and some were representatives of some families, Ye Chen touched their interests this time.
Wearing armor and bringing weapons, Ye Chen looked majestic, he didn't do this for fear that someone would be unfavorable to him, these families were not bold enough to assassinate themselves, and he didn't force them to commit murder in public.
Ye Chen did this to deter them, telling them that he was not only a party guard, but also a general, although this world still emphasizes civil affairs over military force, and the status of civil officials is definitely higher than that of military attachés.
But now the situation in Youzhou is not like this, Wuhuan has not been completely driven out, Ye Chen is ordered to fight against Wuhuan, he has military power, and has the duty of suppressing bandits, in case he is accused of collaborating with the enemy, then Ye Chen has every reason to press the border.
Put on the armor and take a team of people, Ye Chen went to the Taishou Mansion, along the way, Ye Chen put on a posture and swaggered, his approach was to declare to the outside world and show his strength.
Ye Chen's arrival made everyone present dumbfounded, because he came heavily armoured, with his whole body armor and a weapon that emitted a ghostly light, and the cold light emitted by the weapon made people feel frightened.
Li Wei was very surprised by Ye Chen's dress, which completely disrupted his plan.
After Ye Chen came in, he glanced at the audience, Li Wei arranged the location in the meeting hall of the Taishou Mansion, and set up the seats, but there was no drink, and he looked more serious.
A total of more than thirty people came, all of them were people with status, they were aggressive before Ye Chen came, and they planned to denounce Ye Chen together, but when Ye Chen came, they suddenly lost their courage.
"Lord Ye, what are you?" Li Wei, as the host, spoke first.
"Ye Mou has the emperor's order, he doesn't dare to slack off, and now Wuhuan has not been removed, as a general, he will not take off his armor day and night, and he is always ready to serve the court." Ye Chen looked majestic and said righteously.
Everyone listened to Ye Chen's words, and they all scolded in their hearts, this Liaodong has never been invaded by Wuhuan at all, this time Wuhuan didn't dare to come to Liaodong when he went south, if you want to fight against Wuhuan you have to go to other counties.
But although everyone scolded Ye Chen inside and out in their hearts, they didn't dare to say it, once they offended Ye Chen by saying it, it would be good to say it, if he was accused of being accused of hindering the extermination of Wu Huan, it would be miserable.
Ye Chen didn't wait for Li Wei's invitation, he walked directly to a seat and sat down, and the guards behind him quickly stood on both sides, but they were full of murderous energy, and they wanted to find fault no matter how they looked at it.
Li Wei smiled bitterly, knowing that there was a high chance of an accident in today's plan, but he looked at the fact that he had invited so many influential people to come, and his heart was also a lot more stable, at least the capital of himself and Ye Chendou was enough.
Li Wei calmed down, walked over, and was about to speak, but before he could speak, Ye Chen spoke first.
"Master Li, I don't know what the matter is to find the next one, you must know that Wuhuan is still poisoning the people of Youzhou, as a general, when you expel foreign enemies and defend your family and the country, you are very busy."
Ye Chen grabbed the initiative as soon as he came, and Li Wei felt that this Ye Chen was prepared.
"What Lord Ye said is that this matter is only related to the stability of Liaodong, so I invite you and Lord Ye to come and discuss."
When Ye Chen heard this, he generally knew what Li Wei was going to do, but he didn't follow the routine that Li Wei thought, but took the sword sideways.
"Where does Mrs. Li say, Liaodong is very stable under your governance, and the whole Liaodong is obvious to all."
Ye Chen's words made Li Wei feel proud in his heart, whether he is a good official or a corrupt official, who doesn't want to be said to be well governed, but Li Wei thought again, no, the Ye family is trying to divert the topic.
"I didn't expect to be young and have so many eyes." Li Wei was secretly proud, he withstood Ye Chen's compliments and discovered the problem in time.
"Lord Ye said with a smile, there are indeed signs of instability in Liaodong right now, so I'm looking for you to discuss."
Ye Chen glanced at Li Wei, looking at him with a faint smile, as if he was holding the overall situation, some of the people present were staring at Ye Chen, and some were sitting expressionlessly.
After Li Wei finished speaking, he glanced at the scene and signaled that the others should attack.
"Yes, Lord Ye, it's really hateful that someone is stirring up wind and rain in Liaodong."
"Hmph, it's not the turn of outsiders to interfere in the affairs of my Liao team county."
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Everyone was indignant and carried out a crusade, although they did not name names, but everything pointed to Ye Chen, saying that Ye Chen interfered in their affairs, causing instability in Liaodong.
Ye Chen sat with a serious face and did not make any response.
Li Wei saw that it was almost over, so he said with a smile: "Lord Ye, you see how this should be done." ”
Li Wei began to general, if Ye Chen's answer did not satisfy the people present, then he would definitely be besieged, and he was forcing a compromise.
Ye Chen paused, and said slowly: "Li Taishou is the Taishou of Liaodong, and before he takes office, he will not interfere, and everything will be handled by Li Taishou." ”
After listening to Ye Chen's words, Li Wei felt so cool in his heart, thinking that Ye Chen had compromised, but he was just giving a decent statement so that he could step down.
"Newspaper. Report General. A soldier rushed in from outside, shouting a report.
"Say." Ye Chen straightened up and said majestically.
Everyone present except for Ye Chen's people was stunned, where is this.
"Report to the general, the Guo family of Liaojia County colluded with the Wuhuan people, and the evidence is conclusive."
"Bang" Ye Chen slapped the table and stood up, and everyone was startled by this loud noise.
"Immediately send troops to surround the Guo family, arrest all the people involved, and if there are any resistors, they will be killed!" Ye Chen said murderously.
After Ye Chen finished speaking, he didn't wait for everyone's reaction, turned around and said to Li Wei: "Li Taishou, it seems that Liaodong is indeed unstable, your responsibility as a Taishou is very important, and I hope that Lord Taishou can make a difference." ”
After Ye Chen finished speaking, he saluted Li Wei, ignored everyone present, and strode out.
After Ye Chen went out, a person who had previously opposed Ye Chen slumped in a chair and fainted, and the people next to him knew why, because he was a member of the Guo family of the Liao team.
He knew what was going to happen, this was Ye Chen raising the butcher knife, and any collusion with Wuhuan was an excuse, but it was indeed a good excuse.
Everyone present felt that it was cold behind them, this Ye Chen was too ruthless, and he raised the butcher knife without saying a word, everyone understood that this was simply a farce, what could he do if he had more people, it was not meat on the chopping block, but he still thought that there were too many people to force Ye Chen to submit.
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