Chapter Ninety-Four: The Palm of the Hand
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In the first moments of his life, Li Su realized what it means to live like a year, he couldn't sleep a night, a few months ago he was a recent college graduate, and now, he is personally commanding a war related to his own fate.
The tension in Li Su's heart is self-evident, this tension comes from the fear of unknown dangers, and also from the excitement of controlling a qiē, today, he chooses to face this qiē bravely, because only in this way can he truly integrate into this world, into this place called Datang, choosing to escape is just a coward's behavior, he will not hide in the time and space gate to witness his subordinates fighting bloodily for themselves, because no qualified general and emperor will do this, Li Shimin has experienced countless wars in the conspiracy and intrigue to survive to the end, Ascend to the throne of God's King.
Li Su does not want to be able to compete with Li Shimin, but he will move towards this goal, relying on his wisdom and courage to win a space for himself to survive in the Tang Dynasty, and if he escapes today, it will be like giving up the caterpillar that broke out of the cocoon, even if he puts wings on it, he is just a flying caterpillar, and loses the beauty and nobility of a butterfly.
The same is true for a person, Li Su has always believed that only inner strength means real strength, money and power can only build a false self, a coward will not become a truly brave person because he has money and power, and he is still the poor coward.
Li Su didn't want to be such a coward, what he wanted was to forge himself into a person who would not be knocked down by any difficulties and setbacks in this world of blood and swords, so that he could really compete with those famous generals in history.
At noon, Gao Quan and the county commanders of Yizhou arrived as scheduled, Li Su set up a banquet in the front hall and was waiting for them, in the side rooms on both sides of the main hall, Qin Huaiyu led fifty government soldiers to be in place, just waiting for Li Su's signal.
"Thank you King Shu for your kindness!" Gao Quan arched his hand, and the county commanders also raised their hands to thank each other.
Li Su said kindly: "This king has been in Yizhou for more than a month, and it is really ashamed to take the time to invite you now!" ”
"His Royal Highness the King of Shu is strict, it should be that we are not well entertained, and we didn't come to visit!" Gao Quan sat down straight.
Gao Quan's behavior is obviously not taking Li Su seriously, the host doesn't speak, and the guests will sit down at will.
The other county commanders were not as bold as Gao Quan, and Li Su smiled and said, "Everyone, please take a seat!" But he looked the same as usual.
"Shangguan Changshi said that His Highness invited us to come here to discuss the affairs of Yizhou, I don't know what His Highness wants to discuss?" Gao Quan asked.
Everyone sat down, and Li Su said: "Half a month ago, I visited some villages privately, and many villagers responded that the fertile land in Yizhou was filled with Gao Thorn Shi, and the tax in Yizhou was also a full two percent higher than that of other states and counties, I don't know how Gao Thorn Shi explained this matter?" ”
Gao Quan's expression froze instantly, and the other county commanders suddenly quieted down when they heard this, and their faces showed horror on their faces, their eyes rolled, and Gao Quan smiled without smiling, and said, "Your Highness, what do you mean by this?" ”
"What do you mean? As the governor of Yizhou and the commander-in-chief of the military and political affairs of Yizhou, you are so lawless and evil, how can this king tolerate you! Li Su said sharply.
Gao Quan sneered again and again, and said in his mouth: "Your Highness, everything is important to evidence, and you can't condemn me based on the nonsense of a few people!" ”
Li Su said coldly: "Then I will convince you, Shangguanyi, and bring the account book!" ”
As Li Yu's words fell, the door of the side room suddenly opened, and Qin Huaiyu and Shangguan Yi each led twenty-five soldiers to rush out, surrounding a group of Yizhou officials.
This scene made Gao Quan and the county commander's face turn pale, and he vaguely understood something, "Your Highness is really high, and after enduring it for so long, he finally got the talisman in secret." ”
"Hmph, in addition to the talisman, there is also this account book that records all the evidence of your crimes!" Li Su pointed to the account book in Shangguan Yi's hand, "What else do you have to say!" ”
Gao Quan can do all the way to assassinate history, and he is also a shrewd person, and now that he has fallen into Li Su's trap, he still keeps calm: "Your Highness, don't forget, the county orders sitting here are all from the local wang clan, if they have anything to do, their clansmen will not agree." ”
"Really? I'd like to see how big a splash they can make! Li Su said toughly.
Gao Quan's heart sank, Li Su was not even afraid of the rebellion of the Wang clan, it seemed that he was really ready to fight with them and break the net, he said: "Your Highness, why bother? You and I join forces, this Yizhou is not the two of us who have the final say, and when the time comes, the glory and wealth will be inexhaustible. ”
After he learned of Gao Quan's plan to lure the barbarians to kill him, he had already decided to wipe out this group of Yizhou officials and eliminate the troubles forever, and even their families were ready to eradicate them together, because this was an opportunity to crack down on the power of the Yizhou Wang clan and pave the way for him to govern Yizhou.
"Hmph, you are really a good calculation, as the prince of a country, how can I be in the same boat as you, you just wait to be escorted into Beijing!" Li Su turned his head to Qin Huaiyu and said, "Lock them all up!" ”
Yizhou City has changed, this is the same idea of the people of Yizhou at this time, the government soldiers of Zhichong Mansion took over the city gate, the streets were full of patrolling soldiers, some soldiers under the leadership of the officer, rushed into the Gao family's mansion, boxes of gold, silver and jewelry were carried out, Gao Quan's wives and concubines and children were also escorted away one by one, and the whole Gao Mansion was crying and shouting.
In the southern and northern cities, notices from the Shu Wangfu were posted, which listed the numerous crimes of enriching one's own pockets, embezzlement and bribery, and raising taxes during the period of the high-ranking Ren Yizhou assassination and the fourteen local county orders.
"Dog official, you actually increased Yizhou's tax by two percent, it's really a thousand cuts!" A man shouted before the notice.
"But no, this fertile land is all occupied by these noble clans, and such a high tax is charged, this is forcing our people to death!"
"Retribution, this is all retribution, and now they have this fate!"
"This is all the wisdom of His Royal Highness the King of Shu, look at this, he said that he is preparing to redivide the land for us!"
"Oh, really, I have to go back and tell my daughter-in-law the news!"
“……”
The notice was posted, and the news of Gao Quan's arrest soon spread throughout Yizhou City, and the people all welcomed and encouraged, and the entire Yizhou City was as lively as the New Year.
In the Shu Wangfu, Gao Quan and others were imprisoned in a wing room in the North Courtyard, Shangguan Yi was taking over the Yizhou official office, Wang Yinlong was also released, and began to stabilize the political situation in Yizhou with him, with Wang Yinlong, the old man, many small officials in Yizhou City settled down and handled official business as usual.
And in the wing room, Gao Quan did not look as dead as other officials, but his eyes flashed fiercely from time to time, among these officials, almost all the main officials of Yizhou arrived, except for one less Cheng Jian, Gao Quan began to be glad that he did not come, otherwise who else would go to report to the five families.