After thinking about it, Yang Sheng continued: "Grandpa, I just think that if we don't kill a few people in the land of Lizhou, and we don't have a tough attitude and strength, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deter these guys." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info even if he is afraid of his grandfather's power, he will not really do things for us. ”

There is a good reason for that. ”

Yang Tianhong agreed with this, and his words became cold, full of murderous intent: "Don't worry, presumably someone will take the initiative to jump out in the next few days." My father has always been strict, and these people have been in Lizhou for a long time, so they are naturally lazy. Suddenly, he was urged by his father-in-law like this, and he must have a grudge in his heart, although he promised to be good, he wouldn't do anything in private. Anyway, the time stipulated by this official is only three days. When the time comes, even if it is the king of heaven, Lao Tzu, he must give an explanation to his father. ”

......

Three days later, the Lizhou Festival was sent to the embassy.

Hu Yingtong leaned sideways and looked at Yang Tianhong with a cold gaze.

At this moment, his heart was full of ridicule and ridicule.

And what about the duke?

The people of Lizhou don't know what emperor is at all, only that the supreme ruler here is surnamed Cui. Even he, Hu Yingtong, was appreciated by the Marquis of the Cui family, so he was able to climb from a mere official to the position of Zhizhou step by step. Unlike Anju, there is no history of thorns here. Cui Yangguang did not allow the history of thorns to appear here at all. The entire affairs of Lizhou, large and small, are controlled by the Cui family. Whether it is a general in the army or a civil affairs official, all of them are cronies of the Cui family. This is an incomparably large community of interests. It is no exaggeration to say that this place has long been operated like an iron bucket, and outsiders can't splash it at all. Don't say that it is just a brave duke, even if the emperor of Chu himself is there, it is the same.

Civil registration documents, information on officers and soldiers, weapons, food and grass...... Of course there are these things. However, an alien duke wanted to inspect the call. It touches the root of Lizhou's interests. Hu Yingtong simply did not allow this to happen, and other generals and officials were also on his side.

Unless, Hou Ye Cui Yangguang speaks and hands over all power.

That kind of thing is simply impossible, Hu Yingtong thinks that it should be like this when he thinks about it. How can you spit out the fat that has already been swallowed? As long as you stick to it. Yang Tianhong can't do anything about himself at all. Hou Cui's family went to the capital to celebrate the old lady's birthday, presumably they can come back in the next few days. As long as the treasury of the state capital is firmly guarded, it will be a great achievement at that time. Hu Yingtong even thought that after Cui Yangguang came back, he would definitely look at him differently. Think of yourself as more than just an ordinary cronie. After all, there were few people who could withstand the pressure from the imperial court and the Marquis of Yiyong. Perhaps, he can continue to be promoted, truly enter the power core of the Cui family, and get more benefits.

Except for Hu Yingtong. The other state officials present were more or less the same. This is not surprising. Cui's family is the sky of Lizhou, as long as Cui Yangguang is here, no one can afford to make waves here, let alone the climate.

As for what hellish decree...... That thing is just a yellow cloth, what is it?

Looking at the chaotic hall, Yang Tianhong sat up straight, with a meaningful smile on his face: "Why, I didn't see Cui Yangguang himself." Will you refuse to obey your father's commands?"

This is very heart-wrenching. Even Hu Yingtong, who was empty-eyed, categorically couldn't deal with Yang Tianhong's cold words normally. He really didn't understand. Why is this Duke Yiyong so short-sighted? Does he really think that with a mere imperial decree, he can really take charge of Lizhou?

Hu Yingtong thought about it, and his stubborn and tough attitude did not change at all: "This official is the governor of Lizhou, and he only knows that the envoy of Lizhou is Lord Changhu Hou Cui. The lower official is not disrespectful to the grandfather, but the matter is very important. If there is no Marquis of the Cui family to explain everything to the subordinates, then all the requirements of the grandfather will be difficult to obey. ”

The smile on Yang Tianhong's face became colder and colder. The words were full of anger and tyranny: "Why, in your opinion, only Cui Yangguang in Lizhou can speak effectively, so he can't tolerate others? Is there a court in your eyes? Is there a Your Majesty?"

Hu Yingtong did not answer. He turned his face away and didn't look at Yang Tianhong who was sitting at the top at all. This world has never been held accountable by law. Behind him, there were as many as dozens of generals standing with him. All these people represent the top echelons of power in the entire state. Which one is not calling for wind and rain in Lizhou? Which one is not about to cause a shock by stomping one's feet in Lizhou? It is no exaggeration to say that if all these people in the hall are gone, Lizhou will certainly fall into chaos. Even if he, Yang Tianhong, was ruthless and killed everyone, then it would be impossible for him to stabilize the situation in Lizhou in a short period of time, let alone get what he wanted.

"Good! good! very good!"

Yang Tianhong made a cold voice from between his teeth: "Since you are only willing to obey Cui Yangguang's orders, then my father will fulfill your wishes." However, before that, I can give you one last chance———— if anyone is willing to obey my orders, please stand up. Remember, this is your last chance. ”

In the last sentence, Yang Tianhong accentuated his tone.

He was not willing to kill these people until he had to. It's better to use raw than cooked. What's more, the reason why he came to Lizhou at night was to rectify the military affairs of Lizhou in a short period of time, so that he could fight against Rong Di who was heading south. It's just that the degree of stubbornness of Lizhou officials is far beyond Yang Tianhong's thoughts. If it is a different time and place, there is no need to worry about the threat from Rong Di, Yang Tianhong has a way to clean up these guys and let them understand what a heavy price they have to pay for going against themselves.

There are still a few people who are moved. The expression on their faces was hesitant. wanted to take a step, but was forced back by the others around him with cold eyes. Some of the officers with unkind faces even put their hands on the hilts of their swords. The duke or something talking on the ground in Lizhou doesn't work at all. If the persecution is tight, it is a big deal that the fish will die and the net will be broken. As long as Marquis Cui comes back to take charge, he is not only guilty, but also meritorious.

Yang Tianhong let out a cold snort from his nostrils, and then snapped his fingers. Yang Sheng, the personal guard standing next to him, understood, took the burden behind him, took out a crude and simple box, and opened it in front of all the officials in Lizhou. Suddenly, a human head made of lime and spices was revealed.

That's Cui Yangguang's head.

The craftsman is very skillful in making human heads. Of course. It is also partly due to the fact that Cui Yangguang has just died, and the corpse has not yet dried up and dehydrated. His eyes were open, but his eyelids were dead white, apparently with a special material to hold up the entire socket. The hair is combed and looks the same as usual. Closed lips and rouge on both cheeks. This specially made human head looks lifelike. The only drawback is that you can't see the slightest black in your eyes.

There was dead silence in the hall. After about half a minute, there was an uproar.

"Oh my God! it's Hou Ye Cui, it's really Hou Ye Cui. ”

"It's the head of Lord Hou. Why, how did things come to this? Could it be that the imperial court exterminated the entire Cui family? Why didn't there be any news before? What the hell is going on?"

"Master Hou, Master Hou...... So, is that really Hou Ye's head? I, I shouldn't be dazzled by the mistake, right?"

Everyone is shaking. Even the generals who were accustomed to seeing life and death on the battle array were so shocked by Cui Yangguang's head on the ground that they couldn't hold themselves. The object that Yang Tianhong took out really exceeded the bottom line of the psychological tolerance of the officials in Lizhou. No one, including Hu Yingtong, expected such a change.

The sky fell.

It's really the sky falling.

Hu Yingtong's hands were trembling. He clenched his teeth hard, desperately trying to control his emotions, not letting others see that his heart was full of fear, and even had the urge to turn around and run away, or simply kneel down in front of Yang Tianhong.

The Marquis of the Cui family is actually dead?

This kind of thing is said to be out there. Who would believe it?

Since hundreds of years ago, the ancestors of the Cui family were awarded the title of Changhu because of their military exploits. When he was stationed in the land of Lizhou for generations, everything here was branded with the Cui family. Shops, fields, mines, rivers and lakes, people, officials and soldiers...... Here, people even completely forget that the real ruler of the Chu State should be the emperor, and not the Cui family.

Only by following the Cui family can we ensure prosperity and wealth, and can we ensure fame and official positions. This. It has long become the consensus of officials of all sizes in Lizhou. Even Hu Yingtong, the governor of the state, jumped up from a small county under the rule of Lizhou at a rocket-like speed because of his loyalty to the Cui family. Of course, part of the reason for this is that Hu Yingtong is shrewd and capable, and he is familiar with government affairs. But at the end of the day. There are many shrewd and capable people in this world. But as long as they are not loyal to the Marquis of the Cui family and are willing to work for the Cui family, then they are nothing, and they will never be able to climb to the official position that everyone looks up to.

That head does belong to Cui Yangguang. Hu Yingtong is undoubtedly convinced of this. As a close confidant of the Cui family, Hu Yingtong is very clear about some small characteristics of Cui Yangguang. In the lower part of Hou Ye's left ear, there is a small black mole. Hu Yingtong could see it clearly, in the same position of the head and ears, although the skin was a little shriveled, the black mole did not change in the slightest. What's more, Yang Tianhong, as the Duke of Yiyong, has no need to play tricks on such small things. Since he said that Cui Yangguang is dead, then the Marquis of the Cui family must not be alive, so things have fundamentally changed.

"Plop"!

No one expected that in the midst of chaos and fear, Hu Yingtong, who was the head of the civil officials in Lizhou, suddenly knelt down towards Yang Tianhong, who was sitting on the top chair. His movements were very large, and he was standing at the front of the queue, and everyone could see it clearly. Hu Yingtong didn't care about any etiquette and dignity at all, and slammed his forehead to the ground desperately, making a clear "dong dong" sound.

"The crime of the lower official deserves death, and please atone for your sins!

He is a great husband who can bend and stretch. Hu Yingtong has always believed in this.

Life is full of gambling all the time. From the moment I was born, the future was full of unknowns. You don't know what the future road will look like, whether you are studying and chopping wood, farming, or working as an apprentice, you are actually betting on whether the future will be good or bad. The same is true for marrying a wife, and a woman with good looks may not be able to run a family well. A fierce and ugly woman may be your best partner in life. Having a baby is also gambling. They may perform well and make the whole family glorious. Or it may not succeed at all, and end up ruining all the family business...... In short, nothing can really be controlled in the face of an unknowable future. When you take a step, you already have a direction for the future, and the ending.

Hu Yingtong is also gambling. He bet on whether Yang Tianhong would cut off his head. After all, from the very beginning, Hu Yingtong's performance was that of the Cui family. But the moment he saw Cui Yangguang's head, Hu Yingtong, who had a flexible brain, understood. It's time for me to change my master.

With the first person leading the way, others followed suit. For a moment, all the state officials in the hall knelt down. His mouth was full of voices begging for mercy. At this time, there is no need to care about face. All human heads and lives are firmly held in the palms of others. As long as you can survive, then you will earn it.

Yang Tianhong still had a lukewarm smile on his face. This smile stayed on the surface of the skin, and the depths of the eyes still released a cold and fierce gaze. He swept around the many Lizhou officials who knelt down and begged bitterly, and the focus of his eyes slowly fell back to Hu Yingtong, who was closest to him. This guy is really hardworking. Regardless of the hard collision between the head and the floor tiles and stones. Blood had already appeared on the ground, and Hu Yingtong's face was stained with dirt and blood.

It is said that the ignorant are fearless. As long as there is an existence in people's hearts that must be feared, then the next thing will naturally be much easier.

"Get up!"

Yang Tianhong's voice was full of gentleness, but there was a coldness in it that only he could understand: "This duke is in charge of Lizhou under His Majesty's holy decree, and it is necessary for you to work together. At present, the situation is critical, and the northern Rongdi may attack on a large scale at any time. Ben Gong has always been magnanimous about small mistakes in the past. You can be blamed for the past. But you must remember that the Fatherhood can give people opportunities, but they will not always give them. Within three days, all the things mentioned by the father-in-law must be completed in one by one, and all the figures of household registration, soldiers, materials, money and food must be reported to the father-in-law at the specified time. No matter what method you use, no matter how you do it, as long as the official does not see the document that should be presented at the specified time, then Cui Yangguang's head. is your example. ”

Hearing this, the officials in Lizhou couldn't help but shudder.

This is indeed giving myself a glimmer of life. But I want to really survive it. It's really hard, too.

Lizhou has a population of millions, and this is a whole state!

How is it possible to get everything in order in three days?

However, if you want to live or lose your head, it depends on this time.

......

Death threats are the best adrenaline.

This is a quote from another world. Yang Tianhong didn't know what adrenaline was. But I also understand in other ways that this is something that can make the nervous system extremely high and highly active. The general meaning of the words can be basically understood, and Yang Tianhong is also very in favor of the meaning. With Cui Yangguang's head there to shock, officials of all sizes in Lizhou were silent one by one. In addition to desperately doing things with his life, he didn't dare to have any other thoughts.

In all fairness, Yang Tianhong really wanted to cut down all these guys one by one. But the question is also in front of us———— kill these people, who will do things for themselves?

Although the Lizhou Army is not as elite as the Xuanhuo Army, it is also a strong army in Chu to guard the border passes. In any case, the current situation must be maintained by relying on the 300,000 Lizhou army. It won't take long for those things that happened in the capital to spread back to the northern grasslands. Emperor Shunming had already killed the entire Rongdi delegation in accordance with Yang Tianhong's plan, and at the same time strictly ordered the head of the inner chamberlain, Dongfangkong, to use his strength to strictly investigate inside and outside the capital. To a certain extent, this can indeed increase the difficulty of transmitting messages to Rong Dizuo, but it can only delay for a while.

The performance of Lizhou officials made Yang Tianhong really murderous. Before Cui Yangguang's head was posed, only a few people were willing to stand on their side. Especially Zhizhou Hu Yingtong is an extremely stubborn diehard. However, this person's slippery and drilling camp also made Yang Tianhong breathtaking. Seeing that the situation was wrong, he immediately broke off the relationship with the Cui family desperately. This alone gave Yang Tianhong a reason for Hu Yingtong to survive.

Yang Sheng, the guard, didn't think so. In the back hall of the Jiedu Embassy's Mansion, Yang Sheng frowned and said, "Grandpa, this Hu Yingtong is really cunning. This person is not of good character, at both ends of the beginning and the end, and is the best at seeing the wind and steering the rudder. If it is a subordinate, it is better to cut him with a knife, and it will be better to save a lot of trouble in the future. ”

Yang Tianhong looked up at the clear sky that had just rained, and said leisurely: "Do you think I don't want to? Hu Yingtong is a kind of person, if he says it is good, he is good at drilling camps, and if he says it is bad, he is a traitor to seek glory." If it were a different time and place, my father would be disgusted even if this kind of person crawled over and licked the soles of his shoes. It's just that this time is different from the past, and we are in charge of Lizhou this time, and we need to respond to the Rong Di army that is coming. This would have been a very difficult situation. If you want to win this battle, you can only rely on the Lizhou army. In any case, if we can delay the time for a day, the better it will be for us. If we kill all these people, who will do things for us? If we take over Lizhou in normal times, my father will definitely let all these guys fall to the ground. But now...... Alas......"

Yang Sheng understood the meaning of Yang Tianhong's sigh. He lowered his head and didn't speak, but the killing intent and hatred on his face became more and more serious.

Yang Tianhong's faint voice continued to echo in Yang Sheng's ears: "Counting the household registration of the population, counting the number of officers and soldiers, as well as the commercial taxes and fields of a full state, these things are the most cumbersome and complicated. If there is no one who is familiar with the affairs to take the lead, and suddenly take over, we will definitely be a mess. Now, those people in our Xuanhuo Army who are doing things have all spilled and followed the officials of Lizhou. This is both familiar, and at the same time it is possible to spy on those people. If there are still people who are obsessed and try to deceive their father-in-law, the end must be extremely miserable, and it is just a good example for others. Especially Hu Yingtong, if he is smarter and understands the purpose of his father, then as long as he makes achievements, his father can also save his life, and even give him glory and wealth. It is important to know that knowing people and making good use of them is the best way to deal with the current crisis. ”

Yang Sheng nodded thoughtfully, and the worry on his face had eased a lot. (To be continued.) )