Chapter 145: Take sides
Xiao Junzhe's shout attracted the attention of the gentry, and their nervous mood suddenly relaxed a lot, so it was not too late for this rising bird to test and tempt first.
Li Feng looked at Xiao Junzhe, Li Feng is still very optimistic about this person, firstly, he has shown good administrative ability since he came to Youzhou, and secondly, Xiao Junzhe has compassion, he knows the suffering of the people.
The third point, which is also the most important point for Li Feng to be optimistic about him, Xiao Junzhe's defection will play a benchmark role for the officials on Li Yuan and Zhao Yan's side.
So Li Feng was ready to persuade him patiently.
"Li Yuan killed the emperor, as a son of man, I have the obligation and must avenge the emperor."
"For such a big thing, there must be witnesses and physical evidence, how can you ......"
"You want to say how you can decide from just two people, right?"
Xiao Junzhe didn't answer, but that's what he meant.
Li Feng said: "Father-in-law Wei doesn't need to say much, the first emperor trusted him the most during his lifetime, he protected the first emperor for many years, you will never doubt his loyalty, right?" The same is true of Gonggong Hai, who has followed the emperor for many years, working hard and complaining. ”
"If you don't believe these two people's words, who else can you trust?"
"Yes...... I think there is something strange about this matter, we should sit down and study it together, we can't let the emperor die blindly, and we can't let the people of the world suffer from the war because of this. ”
"What is more important in your mind? Don't let the emperor die without turning a blind eye? Or are you unwilling to let the people of the world suffer from war? ”
Xiao Junzhe thought for a while and said: "The world has finally settled down for all these years, please calm down and don't let the people suffer anymore." ”
Li Feng smiled slightly: "Xiao Dizhi cares about the suffering of the people and is very kind, but he can't do things with kindness alone. Come on, invite Xiao Dizhi to serve in a good life, don't let him suffer the slightest grievance, and when the world is calm, you still need an official like him to govern. ”
Xiao Junzhe was dragged down by the guards, and the gentry did not come out, and they all looked at Li Feng with some apprehension.
"It's been almost a year since I lived in Youzhou, and how I did this year, you must have the answer in your hearts. Rebellion is a matter of pinning your head to the waistband of your trousers, and if you fail, you will be beheaded all over the house. ”
"But if it happens, you will have to be a marquis. Those who are willing to follow me, I welcome them with both hands, and those who are not willing to follow will go back and continue to do business, as long as we do not leak the war situation, our well water will not interfere with the river water. ”
After Li Feng finished speaking, He Jinse took the lead in voting: "The Zhang family and the prince advance and retreat together." ”
No one responded below, everyone knew that He Jinse was Li Feng's pillow person, and she must support it.
"Lord Wang, this is a big matter, I want to go back and think about it for a night."
The others responded one after another, and Li Feng looked at the time: "At most, half an hour, I am about to go to Anxi Military Town, I don't have so much time for you to think, and if there is no reply within half an hour, I will treat it as if you disagree." ”
Li Feng left after speaking, although the support of the Youzhou gentry was important to him, but at the moment, it was more important to take the Anxi military town and let Mei Lusi's 30,000 cavalry come in.
The soldiers are fast, and he wants to take the eastern capital as soon as possible to ensure his advantage.
The gentry who stayed behind panicked, they had never been exposed to such a big thing in their lives, and they really didn't know how to react when they were suddenly asked to make a decision.
The position of the marquis is very tempting, but the threat of the Nine Clans is also very great, as Li Feng said, this is a matter of pinning his head to the waistband of his trousers.
"I'm going back and talking to the others."
The others also meant the same thing, and He Jinse, who stayed behind, said: "Half an hour, plus this back and forth, I can't allow you to discuss the result." The prince is urging very tightly, so you should give an answer as soon as possible. ”
After a while, the Zhao family, who sold tea in Youzhou, spoke up: "It's done, the prince is both civil and military, I believe that with the prince, you will definitely be able to win this world." ”
At the beginning of the Zhao family, there were immediately other wealthy families responding.
These people have one thing in common, they have money, but they have no status, they are all in business, but they have no connections in the officialdom, so they are desperate to change their class, and now is the best opportunity.
The gentry are different, their families are more or less in the officialdom, although the status is not very high, but it is not hopeless to expand the family power and become a nobleman, so although they are greedy for the position of the marquis, it is not to the extent of the wealthy family.
At this time, two distinct camps have been formed, the gentry and the wealthy families, many wealthy families have taken refuge in Li Feng, but there are not many who have taken refuge in Li Feng, they still want to look forward and take a look.
Because of Li Feng's current situation, it is a bit of a fool's dream to defeat Li Yuan, who owns the entire Daqian, with the land of one state.
Half an hour was almost up, and Li Feng came back.
"Have you thought about it?"
The Zhao family took the lead in kneeling: "I am willing to serve the prince and serve the dogs and horses." ”
Those who were willing to follow Li Feng also knelt down, the total number was about one-third, and two-thirds of the people did not choose Li Feng.
Li Feng was a little surprised by such a result, the number of people he expected was much smaller than now, after all, anyone with a discerning eye could see that his current strength was completely unable to confront the imperial court.
Although the current refuge is a charcoal in the snow, the charcoal fire is likely to be extinguished by the snow.
Li Feng went over to help the patriarchs who had taken refuge in him, and his spirit was moved: "This king will not say sensational words, I will treat him with sincerity, and I will not live up to the king's kindness." ”
Patriarch Zhao also had to kowtow, but was stopped by Li Feng, and gave them a privilege first: "In the future, when you see this king, you don't need to kneel and worship." ”
Those who have not taken refuge look at this scene, and they always feel that it is not a taste in their hearts.
To appease the people who took refuge, Li Feng didn't say anything in the face of those who didn't take refuge in him: "Everyone has their own ambitions, you want to do business with peace of mind, this king understands." ”
"When the war starts, don't leak the military plane to Li Yuan, everyone is still safe. But if I find out that someone has leaked a military plane, don't blame this king for being ruthless. ”
The patriarchs who did not take refuge were sincerely afraid, and then Li Feng asked them to go back, and he discussed the matter of ordnance, money and food with the patriarchs who took refuge.
The gentry and wealthy families in Youzhou were dealt with, and Li Feng rushed to Anxi Military Town with people non-stop.
When I was out of the city, I happened to meet Wen Xue and others who came back.
Although the combat effectiveness of Yu Linwei sent out by Li Yuan is not bad, the kung fu of finding people is very poor, and the people in the rivers and lakes know that Wen Xue killed Hu Deheng, and no one with a little justice in their hearts will betray Wen Xue's whereabouts.
Therefore, Wen Xue has returned to Youzhou, and Yu Linwei and the others have not found any trace of Wen Xue.
The two met at the city gate, and Wen Xue asked, "Where are you going?" ”
"Anxi Military Town."
"I'm with you."
"No, Grandpa Wei follows me, you have been running outside for a long time, go back to rest first, and then talk to you when I come back from Anxi Military Town."
Li Feng did not blame Wen Xue for killing Hu Deheng, so he had to raise troops in advance, because he knew that Wen Xue was this kind of jealous and hateful character, and no one could stop what she recognized.
At this time, in the Anxi Military Town, Liang Feiyang looked at the holy decree issued to him by the imperial court, and his brows were twisted together.