The palanquin bearers knew that he had another plan, so they each made a deep sigh and said: "We are all fools, and I don't know what the adults command." ”

Niu Yuan waved his hand and said: "In view of the fact that the forbidden army has not retreated, and the situation is still urgent, this official has temporarily changed his plan and does not plan to see Liu Gong." Carry me before the soldiers, and do not be afraid, for I will speak a few words to them, and they will disperse. As for the matter over there, I will hand over the documents to you, and you will present them to the willow for me. ”

The palanquin drivers looked at each other and hurriedly replied: "My lord has a life, and I dare not disobey." It's just that the Prime Minister's Mansion is an important place in the country, and it may be difficult for villains and others to get close. ”

"You take this," Niu Yuan listened, and immediately took off a seal from his waist, "This is the official's private seal, you show it to the gatekeeper, he will recognize it." ”

Several palanquin drivers were relieved, respectfully took the seal, put down the curtain, and walked forward with the sedan chair.

On the road in front of the palace gate, the forbidden army still gathered together, densely packed with people, weapons clanging in the collision, and mixed with the ups and downs of you shouting and shouting, so noisy that no one could hear who was talking, almost a mess. Fortunately, there were still four or five officers who came out to maintain the ranks, but these men did not intend to calm the situation, but stood on the slightly higher steps with a large notice in their hands, and their voices were fierce, as if they were still complaining about something. It's like being on the battlefield.

When the palanquin drivers saw it, they were so frightened that their faces were as pale as earth, and they wanted to stay here for a while longer, vying to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to deliver documents. But in the end, he was afraid that Niu Yuan would blame him, so he had to ask him for instructions, and the latter chose a person with a lively speech to go, and the rest stayed here and were not allowed to leave half a step.

The man came to the Prime Minister's Mansion unhurriedly, showed the seal to the official guarding the door, and entrusted him to transfer the document to Liu Zhennian. During this period of time, Liu Zhennian has been observing the movements of hundreds of officials, and knows Niu Yuan's inner thoughts, so he is not surprised by his proposal to kill them all. After weighing it in his heart, he thought: 'Now that Yan has lost his position in politics, if he is forced to protect him, the two sides will not give up, and the party struggle will continue.' The matter has come to this point, what is the plan except for the act of breaking the wrist of a strong man! It's better for him to get rid of all the people who are Yan Xiang, and the situation can be stabilized as soon as possible. ’

Although he planned to do so, as soon as he thought of Yan Wen's love affair with him for many years, his heart was like a knife, and he couldn't let go. He paced around the hall a few times, looking at the henchmen standing beside him, but there was no one to talk to, and he couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh. He sat back in his chair in silence, straightened up, and looked with all his might with a pair of heavy eyes, only to see two rows of clerks standing with their heads bowed and solemn, the prostrate officials in the center, the road that stretched straight out of the door, and the vast sky. He stared intently at the scene in front of him, it was all dead and silent, no one could make a living sound, and it was terrifyingly cold. In this coldness, he did not feel the majesty of any real power, only the vanity of dying.

"Tell Niu Yuan, just do as he says." He threw the list on the ground and said.

"Everyone, Prime Minister Feng is here, you are all calm and calm!"

A palanquin man boldly walked up and shouted to the crowd.

This shout really stopped the forbidden soldiers, and the officer headed by him also turned back in amazement, and when he saw Niu Yuan slowly coming from the sedan chair, he waved his hand and led everyone to kneel down one after another.

"You are all soldiers who have fought bloody battles for our country, and Niu has always admired them," Niu Yuan walked forward and looked at them one by one, "What is there that is difficult to solve?" Tell me that I will help you. ”

The officer said: "Feng Xiang, although the thief has been imprisoned, but we made trouble before, and the momentum is very loud, and the troops are afraid of offending, and they are deeply uneasy. And the court has not yet issued a letter of pardon, in order to calm the fear. Therefore, we dare not go away. Don't do anything for him, I just hope that the adults can open up the net! ”

Niu Yuan smiled: "Since this is the case, why didn't you go to me to avenge your grievances?" This is not difficult, I will be the cousin of Liu Gong and defend you. Actually, what are you afraid of? It is the great duty of the courtiers to eradicate the traitors, and you are not only innocent, but also have a great achievement! In view of this, I also asked the two priests of the clan to give you a reward, five taels each, I don't know if you can receive it? ”

When everyone heard this, they immediately muttered to each other and were suspicious of each other.

Niu Yuan pretended to be lost, and said: "Even if the second secretary didn't listen to my words, it wouldn't matter. Let me give money out of my own treasury for your reward." ”

The sergeants immediately cheered and enthusiastic; The officer at the head of the group had red circles in his eyes, clenched his fists tightly, and said word by word: "Xie Niu is a great grace!" ”

Niu Yuan smiled and looked at this jubilant scene, his heart was really a lot more comfortable, and he confidently believed that there was only one step away from the success of this plan.

"Ridiculous!" Taisu shouted these two words again, and he was so angry that his eyebrows were about to stand up, "This group of soldiers has been following us for so many years, but they are so ungrateful and don't listen to commands!" ”

Cun Zhao didn't dare to come out on the side, and waited for his anger to gradually subside, before he stepped forward and replied in a low voice: "Uncle Huang, don't be angry, isn't this exactly what Lan Yuan said, 'for his use'?" Niu Yuan wanted to use this to deal with us, and we had already calculated it. It's better to let him go crazy for a while, and then endure it for the time being. ”

"I don't care what Lan Yuan said at the beginning, but now that it's like this, he has to stand up and speak! Dare to do it, dare to admit it! Taisu slammed the table.

"Uncle, those sergeants are still willing to come to me to discuss this matter, which shows that his mother is not an arrogant general, but he was just confused by Niu Yuan's words. Besides, agreeing to their request will not be a big deal. ”

"Big deal?" Tai Su stared at him, "What else is a big deal?" They wantonly blackmail their superiors, reward them if they want them, and make trouble if they want them, which is no different from rebellion! Killing them can't be given to them, just killing their prestige. ”

Cun Zhao hurriedly admonished: "Uncle, don't do it!" Niu Yuan can't do anything, if he takes advantage of this to trigger a mutiny, our family will be dead! ”

Taisu heard the words 'dead and corpseless', his face turned pale, so he tugged at the collar of his shirt with trembling hands, and said cowardly for a long time: "Okay." But are we going to give them a reward with all our possessions? ”

"This matter needs to be taken slowly. It is better to take out a small amount of money first and give it to some officers and soldiers, and then make up for the rest in the future. Uncle can talk to them and tell them about our difficulties, and they will understand. Wouldn't it be a foolproof plan to not lose the sergeant's intentions and not to exhaust our wealth? ”