Chapter 52: The Family Feast

"Who has such a big guts, is it ......" Tian Chengxiang thought of this, put the little liver that had just been hanging in his throat, suddenly mentioned the door of his head, and secretly glanced at Sang Hongyang, seeing that he did not pay attention to himself, he was slightly relieved. Now, he is not the only one who is unlucky, which proves that the emperor, or his potential opponent, is not the only one targeting him, which is good, it is not important to have happiness and different enjoyment, and it is a good thing to be in trouble.

Looking at Sang Hongyang who was still meditating, Tian Chengxiang felt a little gloating in his heart, one person's pain is pain, but divide this pain into two people, as long as it is not aimed at me alone, the pain will not be so painful, Tian Qianqiu knows that as a scholar, a person of noble character, his thoughts are dirty, despicable, and wrong, but seeing Sang Hongyang's painful expression, he still said in his heart: 'But I am really happy in my heart! ’

Neither of them has the desire to continue talking, this kind of thing, not spread on themselves, everyone has 10,000 reasons, or empathy, or schadenfreude to comfort others, but once they are also deeply involved, no one can bear it safely.

"Lord Captain, you better go back and have a look, lest the old lady be anxious at home, and it will be a sin if she is in a hurry." Looking at the Sang Fu family who were in a hurry on the side and didn't dare to speak rashly, Prime Minister Tian Cheng was still the first to speak and said with great concern.

Sang Hongyang was also anxious in his heart, he didn't know how to speak, hearing what Prime Minister Tian Cheng said, the words of gratitude almost blurted out, but at this moment, a flash of inspiration flashed in his heart, what do you mean? Let me go back, you won't go back? Like, as if you are open-minded and have no ghosts in your heart? When has this been, don't forget to dig a pit.

"Ah, who is that" Sang Hongyang summoned his family and said to him: "You hurry back and tell the old lady, I know everything, it doesn't matter, someone is playing a prank, so she doesn't have to be nervous, put away all those things, and when the government collects them, they will all be handed over, don't burn them!" ”

When the family turned around and wanted to leave, Sang Hongyang emphasized again: "Don't burn it, remember!" "Yes, yes, the villain remembers, don't burn it." The family repeated a sentence and hurried away.

Tian Daren, who was gloating and watching the excitement on the side, remembered one thing at this time, as if everyone was a family member or a housekeeper to inform the head of the family, and only his family sent his youngest son. This shows that each family can calm down in the face of emergencies, and if his family leaves him, he will have no master, especially Sang Hongyang's final explanation of 'don't burn', he only now feels that the situation is a little serious. When the time comes, other people's homes have things to turn in, and if your own house is burned down and there are no things to hand in, it will not be a small trouble. Caring people will ask, all of us have been framed, why did you let go of the prime minister's house alone, you said you burned it, the people who believe in you will believe it, but what about the people who don't believe you, will they believe it? Seeing that the youngest son was still standing aside, he pulled him, raised his legs and left. Mouth said:

"Oh, Lord Lieutenant, if you don't leave, you just stare here for a while, and I suddenly remembered that I still have some things, and I have to go back quickly."

Not to mention Chang'an City, whether it is officialdom or civilians, they were all overwhelmed by this unexpected incident, and some people even had the idea of fleeing with their families.

Liu Chang, the initiator of the situation, was taking his father to the north corner of the palace at this time, looking at the frame that had just risen within the palace wall.

At the beggar gang meeting a few days ago, he had already made arrangements, warned the gang, restrained his deeds, actively had a harmonious relationship with the surrounding sects, and dealt with the direct friction between the government and the government in a low-key manner. If it is not a very major incident and involves the personal safety of the hall master or deputy hall master, it is not allowed to interfere, and it is necessary to actively cooperate with the government's actions. It's nothing to catch a few beggars, and you can't catch all beggars, and you can't kill them endlessly.

Why did he set off a witch tide in Chang'an, it was not because the government sent troops to encircle and suppress him and the beggars. Rather, his last assessment time is coming soon, and he must leave for some days, during this time, he must divert the attention of the government, and what can quickly and effectively attract the attention of the government is of course a witch. He wants to fill all the prisons in Chang'an City with beggars, and let these officials and masters interrogate slowly, anyway, there is food and accommodation in the prison, which is not a bad thing for beggars.

As for the next arrangement, I can only wait for myself to pass the assessment, and then disband the beggar gang, it is imperative, but how to disband, there must be a detailed plan, the key is the head of the beggar gang, Liu Chang must ensure their safety and not be liquidated.

If he is not careful, either these beggars will raise their banners to rebel, or Chang'an City will be stained red with blood, neither of which he wants to see.

If Bing Ji can accept it, handing over the beggars to him to take over is the ideal ending. In any case, he has compassion for the prince's faction, and that is enough.

Although the beggars are something they played on their own whims, it is certainly best to be able to introduce the right path. Anyway, I have both hands ready, or be disbanded, or be taken over.

This is three months ago, the emperor ordered the construction of the palace, and now the main frame has just been completed, there is no capping, no doors and windows are installed, some craftsmen are working, it is estimated that it can be completed in one or two months. The father wore a wide hat to cover his face.

Under Su Wen's operation, the wanted arrest of his father was canceled, and the emperor also showed remorse for the witch Gu incident and missed his son, but the charge against Liu Ju was not canceled, and he still had to be a dead man.

The father and son stood for a while, and then quietly left.

Today is a day of great joy for him: his grandson is coming!! He didn't want to look at this pile of wood here. Back to his own small courtyard, it can't be called a small courtyard, it is bigger than his previous palace, the front yard is big, the back yard is big, and he took a dozen subordinates to plant all kinds of vegetables and fruits, and also raised chickens.

Except for the two girls who followed Liu Chang's side, all the subordinates were sent out. There is a melon stand in the courtyard, it is covered with emerald green vines, there are large and small courgettes hanging down and verdant and dripping, under the courgette shelf, there is a huge bamboo mat, the square of the bamboo mat, put a low table, there are two low a few on the left and right of the low table.

The low table is filled with a variety of dishes. The two little girls are methodically dishing vegetables.

"Uncle, uncle" With a burst of immature children's voices, a little kid staggered in, no need to explain, it was Liu Chang's nephew, Liu was sick.

As soon as the little guy saw Liu Chang, he stretched out two little arms and pounced on Liu Chang, today, the little guy is also dressed in luxurious equipment, with a hanging hairstyle, bright silk clothes, silk tiger head boots, and a blue ribbon around his waist. As Liu Chang picked up his little nephew, a lady came in at the door. She walked a few steps closely, came to Liu Ju, fell to her knees, and was on the ground, choked up in her mouth: "Father... The daughter-in-law is not filial and cannot wait for her father. Woowoo"

Liu Ju also burst into tears: "Okay, get up." ”

couldn't reach out to help each other, and motioned to the two girls to caress Mrs. Wang up, Mrs. Wang stood up, still couldn't hold back her tears, and kept wiping with the corner of her clothes.

Mrs. Wang tidied up her clothes, wiped away her tears, and took the illness off Liu Chang's body, and the little guy saw so many unfamiliar faces, and became well-behaved.

"Come, kowtow to grandfather" The little guy followed his mother to Liu Ju in a proper manner, knelt down in a proper manner, and shouted "grandfather" in a regular manner.

Seeing his grandson's cautious look, Liu Ju couldn't help but feel heartbroken, and hurriedly picked up the illness. The minor illness has obediently stayed in Liu Ju's arms, with a blank face. Seeing Liu Ju's tears, he couldn't help but wipe Liu Ju with his little hands.

Liu Ju hurriedly grabbed his little hand, turned his back to the sky, his lips trembled, he wanted to hold back his tears, but the tears were more left.

"Where's my father and second brother?" Liu Chang's timely voice pulled everyone out of their grief.

Liu Ju also took advantage of this vacancy, holding the sick with his left hand, wiping away his tears with his right hand, and turned to look into the house.

At the main entrance, Bao'er stood quietly, with no sadness or joy on her face, but her eyes were a little smart.

"Second uncle, what's wrong?" Mrs. Wang looked a little surprised.

"Hey, when I was in Huxian, I was a little frightened, but now it's much better. Bao'er came over and saw her sister-in-law. ”

"I've seen my sister-in-law"

Bao'er also walked over in a proper manner and saluted Mrs. Wang in a proper manner.

"Okay, okay, let's eat" Liu Chang greeted loudly, and he knelt down in the lower left first.

Mrs. Wang was a little flustered, Liu Chang's position should be hers, the position of the head should be the second uncle's, and the second uncle's position should be the third uncle's, and the third uncle's current position should be hers.

"Sister-in-law, please take a seat, you have kept your bloodline for the eldest brother, and the position of the eldest brother is yours." Liu Chang saw his sister-in-law's embarrassment and hurriedly spoke. Seating, which is the main component of etiquette, who sits in what position, reflects the upbringing of a family, from the elderly to the drooping children must be observed. In some important places, violating etiquette can lead to a crime or a death in the worst case.

"Yes, yes, it's time to eat" Liu Ju has no opinion on this, and has walked to the main position with his illness: "The illness has been the same seat as my grandfather."

He looked at his mother, and when he saw that he had no objection, he obediently followed his grandfather and sat down beside him. Mrs. Wang did not insist either, kneeling neatly in the first place on the left. The lower right position is empty, which is the position of the sick person.

The two girls stood on the left and right of the main seat, taking care of Liu Ju's meal, and of course, now they have to take care of their grandchildren.

The minor illness has gradually adapted, no longer restrained, took the initiative to lie on the table, grabbed the meat to feed his grandfather, and of course, did not forget to fill his small mouth. Liu Ju laughed happily, and the family was happy.

After the meal, the maid served another plate of courgette, which is now the cucumber and the cut watermelon. Both of these were brought back from the Western Regions by Zhang Qian's envoy to the Western Regions. Liu Chang's beggar gang controlled the trade routes, these things were not uncommon to him, and the seeds were also provided by Liu Chang, and these fruits were indeed cultivated by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince himself.

It was the first time I had eaten watermelon, and I ate it all over my face, which caused everyone to laugh again.

Mrs. Wang and the minor illness have been taken by the two maids, and went to the backyard to see the fruits of the labor of the sick grandfather, and the second treasure went back to the house, and there were only Liu Chang and Liu Chang and his son left under the melon shed.

"Father, I have to leave for a while, two or three months at the earliest, and half a year at the latest," Liu Chang told Liu Yi of his plans.

Liu Ju didn't squeak and waited for the following. He knew that his son had a mission, and he didn't know what the specific mission was, and he didn't ask, anyway, his sister wouldn't harm his nephew, and that was enough.

"I have arranged all the affairs of the house, and if my father has any urgent matters, he can send someone to my residence in the city, and there are people there who will handle it, and they will notify me if they can't do it. You don't have to worry about your sister-in-law, everything will be fine with Bing Ji. Liu Ju smiled and did not answer.

But there was a burst of bitterness in my heart. In the past, it was my father who arranged everything for himself, and now, I want my son to arrange everything for himself, and I seem to have failed as a son or a father.

However, I have a good son.

This is a warm home, a home away from the shadow of imperial power, a father and a son who are filial to each other, no longer care about any conspiracies, no longer trembling, walking on thin ice.

The next day, at the secret base outside the city of the beggar gang, Liu Chang summoned all the backbones in Beijing, and he wanted to make the final arrangements. Mistakes happen all the time, and he has to prepare for the worst.

"Today, I summoned everyone here, there is an urgent matter to arrange" Liu Chang sat in the first place, looking at nearly two hundred people on both sides, these are the backbone of the beggar gang, all of them are the hall master, the deputy hall master, and the main person in charge of the rudder.

"I'm going to be away for a while because of some personal matters, so in case anything unexpected happens during my absence, I'll arrange things for the next period of time. Ma Xin, you say it first! ”

"No"

Ma Xin stood up, spread out a pile of bamboo slips around him, sorted out his emotions, and then, slightly excited, said: "Now, the remaining property of the entire beggar gang totals 11,256,834,107 copper coins and 73,23 gold gold. There are 530 large and small houses, which are equivalent to about 120 million yuan in cash, and about 200 million yuan in other properties. ”

Coax!! Hearing Ma Xin's words, there was an uproar below. Liu Chang pressed his hand down and motioned for everyone to be quiet: "In order to prevent accidents, I have decided to divide the existing property equally according to four halls, eight beggars and thirty-six rudders. These properties are allocated, and houses and other houses are also discounted. Rest assured, this is a plan in case I am cleared after I leave.

Several hall masters and helmsmen used the money to arrange their families. During my absence, everyone who could be dismissed tried to be dismissed as much as possible, and those who could not be dismissed for a while kept a low profile and tried not to conflict with the government. This matter is subject to authority, and I issue it with the authority of the helper, without going through the lecture hall. After the decision was announced, Liu Chang left, and no discussion and dissenting opinions were allowed.

This is a choice that there is no way to make, the beggar gang is cleared, it is a matter of time before it comes, he can't choose, the beggar gang is too big! If he doesn't take the opportunity to dismantle, he will be kidnapped by the beggars in the end, and when the time comes, he will be kidnapped and rebel, and when the time comes, the life will be ruined and his throne will be overthrown, which is not the result he wants to see. He still understands the truth that the tail is not lost, and it just so happens that his family is going to participate in the retest, so take this opportunity to end the beggar gang.

The beggar gang conference, many businessmen quit the gang, and afterwards, the gang leader did not do any investigation, this time, the gang leader scattered all the money, and the five horse hall masters are not fools, of course, they saw Liu Chang's intentions, and when they saw Liu Chang come out, they followed out, half-squatting around Liu Chang and said: "Gang leader, the five of us still decide, follow you." Wherever you go, we will follow! ”

Liu Chang looked at the five irons who were half a head taller than him even if he was half-squatting, and his eyes were a little flushed: "There is no banquet in the world that will not be dispersed, you five, I will leave 10,000 gold for each of you alone, find a place, be a rich man, and the rest is up to you, divide it." ”

"Helper!" Seeing that the helper had made up his mind, the five of them could only kneel down, kowtow to Liu Chang, and cry.

"Let's disperse" Liu Chang turned around, waved his hand, didn't even look back, and left alone.

"Are you worried about the government's heavy hand?" Before Liu Chang left, he had to talk to Bing Ji, whether it was his nephew, or the beggar gang, or his father, he had to ask Bing Ji, in the whole person, the only person he could trust was Bing Ji.

"It's very likely, the beggars are too big." Bing Ji voiced his concerns.

"This, I can't control it anymore" Liu Chang continued self-deprecatingly: "In this world, there are too many beggars, I don't know if it's my luck or my misfortune." Originally, I just wanted to take my brother to find a spacious room to live in. ”

"Your empty house is also too big, almost half of the big man." Bing Ji looked at Liu Chang with a sad face, and admired the five-body throw in his heart, everyone thought that he didn't have enough money and not enough power, but this lord thought that he had too much money and too much power, so he could only smile and say teasingly.

"Do your best, peace with destiny, I really don't want to see bloodshed anymore."

"Your solution should be feasible, let those people get some money, and slowly dissolve, just hope that it will be in time."

"The government, I don't think it will be a killing spree, after all, these people are beggars"

"It can only be said that they were born as beggars." Bing Ji said: "According to the standards of the Han Dynasty, three million dollars is Haoqiang. The five hall masters alone have 10,000,000 dollars. Are they still beggars? ”

"Will you be implicated?" This is what Liu Chang cares about, he is not worried that the imperial court will go on a killing spree, because it is meaningless to kill these beggars, it will only force these beggars to rebel, and it will do more harm than good to the imperial court. It is possible to arrest some key personnel, and there is no way to do it, I can only try to compensate them with some money, so that they, at least their families, can live better.

"It shouldn't be" Bing Ji understands the law after all, and the official who manages the edict prison, "The beggar and the prince case have nothing to do with it." ”

The two talked all night, although there was no result, but Liu Chang was relieved to leave.

Liu Chang calculated everything, after he left, there was still one thing that happened, so that all his arrangements came to naught, what happened, and the next time it will be decomposed.