Yuhang County.

In the ancestral house of the Qian family.

Since that day, after Xie Ding feasted on the family valves, Qian Xianli set off for home on the second day.

Tian also donated, and the official's mind also understood, so naturally there was no need to continue to stay in Hangzhou.

At this time, the entire Qian family was shrouded in clouds, and everyone had a gloomy face.

280,000 acres of land, all donated to the imperial court, how can you not feel distressed.

Although the Qian family is also in business, the land is the foundation.

Without land, the Qian family is no longer a family gatekeeper, and is just a rich businessman.

In the hall, Qian Xianli sat on the main seat, and the big room, the second room, and the third room sat at the bottom.

The crying was not loud, but Qian Xianli was upset for a while, and scolded: "Cry, cry, cry, there is something to cry!" ”

Qian Xianli snorted coldly: "Now you know that you are afraid?" ”

Why can't you see things that are obvious?

Qian Yuanqi, who came to report, had a thoughtful expression.

"Hmph, if it weren't for my determination, I'm afraid that today's sailor will not only surround the Fuyun Inn, but also my Qian family's ancestral house!"

Hearing this, Qian Xianli looked around and asked in a deep voice, "What do you all mean?" ”

The third child and the elders of the side house also spoke up to help.

Li, the housewife of the big house, held a handkerchief in her hand and sobbed in a low voice.

If it is feasible to stab His Majesty, the nature will completely change, this is to pierce the sky, and it will not stop dying.

Before the words fell, Qian Xianli burst out and interrupted him.

Qian Zhixin pretended to reprimand his wife, and then his voice changed: "But speaking of which, Daddy is a little too hasty, and he can wait and see for a while." Besides, even if you want to donate, donating half of it is enough, 140,000 acres of land is enough for Your Majesty to see the sincerity of my Qian family. ”

Qian Xianli shook his head and smiled, disappointed in this eldest son.

As long as you don't tear your face, everything is easy to say, and there is room for maneuver.

He knew that today's officials were decisive in killing, but he never thought that the methods would be so ruthless.

The second eldest of the Qian family said loudly: "Father is angry, and the eldest brother is also thinking about my Qian family." ”

Qian Xianli laughed angrily: "Thanks to Your Majesty's Nan Hunt this year, otherwise in two years, when the old man dies, my Qian family will also die." ”

Seeing that the foundation that should have belonged to him was donated by Weng Weng, how could Li, as a big housewife, not have a little resentment in his heart.

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something, and exclaimed: "Grandpa means that the assassination of His Majesty has nothing to do with ...... at all."

Qian Xianli was also angry, and burst into a foul mouth: "Why did Lao Tzu give birth to such a fool as you!" ”

The Qian family has lasted for eight or nine generations, and there are many children in the clan, which is no less than the Zhao and Song clans.

On weekdays, being scolded by Weng Weng, Li definitely didn't dare to talk back, but at this moment, he said with a crying voice: "Weng Weng is bold and donated all the fields in his family, but unfortunately we can only drink the northwest wind in the future." ”

Only Qian Xianli barely kept his composure, with an expression that was really like this.

The second child of the Qian family laughed, immediately confessed, and looked at his father with a blank eye.

The great clans united against His Majesty just to protect themselves, and everyone knew this.

Qian Zhixin replied: "This ...... Don't do bad things, don't be afraid of ghosts knocking on the door. Your Majesty's assassination has nothing to do with my Qian family, even if Your Majesty is angry, it is reasonable after all. ”

In addition, there are more than a dozen elderly people in the middle of the house.

When the words fell, an old man with drooping hair frowned and said, "Big brother is serious. ”

"How did you talk to your father?"

The second eldest of the Qian family also panicked at this time, and said in a panicked tone: "Father, will this matter affect our Qian family?" ”

For a while, everyone's expressions changed greatly, and even Li's low sobs stopped.

Qian Xianli said, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of fear in his heart.

"The father is far-sighted, but the child is confused."

Dissatisfaction is dissatisfaction, but at the moment of crisis, the only thing they can count on is Qian Xianli, the head of the family.

"Shut up!"

"Huh."

"Yes, father."

"Good, good!"

Everyone was silent, obviously dissatisfied with his decision.

Her husband is the eldest son of the big house, and after Weng Weng Xian died, her husband was the head of the Qian family.

Qian Xianli was about to speak, but he saw a figure running into the hall, and shouted in a panic: "Oh no, Your Majesty was assassinated last night, and in anger, he ordered a search for the culprit behind the scenes." An hour ago, the sailor entered the city of Hangzhou and surrounded the Fuyun Inn. ”

Qian Zhixin exclaimed: "They are crazy, they dare to assassinate Your Majesty!" ”

That's 280,000 acres of land, the family business accumulated by the Qian family for nine generations.

Qian Yuanqi also knew that he was speechless, so he hurriedly closed his mouth and swallowed the rest of the words into his stomach.

None of the people here are stupid, and when it comes to this, even Qian Zhixin understands.

The assassination was actually planned by His Majesty himself?

Hiss!

Everyone gasped and looked horrified.

If this is the case, then what the old lady said is right, I am afraid that it is not only the Fuyun Inn that the water master surrounds, but also the Qian family.

When they came back to their senses, a sense of happiness rose in the hearts of everyone in the Qian family.

Thanks to the old lady, otherwise, with the prestige of their Qian family in Liangzhejiang Road, they would definitely be the first to suffer.

Qian Xianli glanced at his brothers, and said coldly: "Don't think that I don't know your small movements, after I go back, I will measure and count the fields that have been transferred and concealed, and send all the acres left to the county office." ”

How could these small means be hidden from him, and take this opportunity to clear all the Qian family's fields.

Since the official family does not let the family gate valve own too much land, then do not keep a single acre.

To tell the truth, does his Qian family lack this harvest in the field?

What kind of jokes, the ancestor of the Qian family is the monarch of Wu Yue, after eight or nine generations of hard work, his family assets are comparable to the American treasury.

It can be called a rich country.

These old men in the side room were frightened, and they didn't dare to be careful, so they hurriedly responded: "Big brother is relieved, I will do it later." ”

Qian Xianli continued to instruct: "During this time, staring at the juniors of some clans, let them stay at home honestly, who dares to go out and fool around, break their legs and throw them to the ancestral hall to think about it." ”

Don't be afraid of 10,000, just in case.

The Qian family has a large population, he has brothers and sisters, and his father and grandfather in the previous generation also have brothers and sisters.

After eight or nine generations, there are now three to five thousand people surnamed Qian in Yuhang and Lin'an.

The forest is big, and there are all kinds of birds.

In case a jerk comes out of the house and causes trouble at this juncture, it will be troublesome.

"We saved it."

The crowd hurriedly answered.

"In addition, the assassination of His Majesty has been suppressed in my heart and hidden deeply. Out of this door, who dares to chew the root of the tongue, no wonder I don't talk about feelings. ”

Although Qian Xianli did not say what the end would be, from the chill in his tone, he was afraid that it would be miserable.

There is no way, this kind of thing can't be unscrupulous.

There are some things that you can know in your heart, but you must not say them, otherwise you will only invite the disaster of killing and exterminating the clan.

After explaining the matter, Qian Xianli looked past the gate and looked in the direction of Hangzhou.

In the end, it is an official family, and he acts decisively and ruthlessly.

If you don't make a move, it's just that, and if you make a move, it's a nirvana.

After this time, I don't know how many more families will be left in the entire south.

……

……

Three days later.

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal port is home to thousands of sailors.

On the river, there are more than 100 warships patrolling.

Half an hour later, a trick pole appeared in the distance of the canal, and immediately after, several warships appeared in view.

The luxurious and elegant treasure ship is guarded in the center and flows down the river.

Xie Ding and Xu Han, the prefect of Hangzhou, looked awe-inspired, straightening their chests and backs.

The speed of the treasure ship was very fast, and in a few moments, it was already sailing into the harbor.

The gangway was lowered from the deck and landed on the dock, and Han Zhen stepped off the boat.

"The minister has seen Your Majesty."

Xie Ding and the others bowed.

"No need to be polite."

Han Zhen raised his hand and ordered, "Enter the city first." ”

"Your Majesty, please, the carriage is ready."

Xu Han stretched out his hand to signal.

got into the carriage and rushed to Hangzhou City under the escort of more than 1,000 Xuanjia troops and thousands of sailors.

The city of Hangzhou was already under military control, and with the assassination of Han Zhen, Xie Ding mobilized sailors into the city, which made the atmosphere in the city more and more depressing.

On the carriage, Han Zhen took the teacup handed by Xie Ding, took a sip, and asked, "How's the progress?" ”

Xie Ding replied: "The minister has controlled Yu Xiangwu and others in the Fuyun Inn, waiting for His Majesty to send them. ”

Han Zhen instructed: "There is no need to delay, just take the four surnames of Huiji, and Xu Qing will assist from the side." ”

"Command!"

Xie Ding nodded in response.

Xu Han on the side looked as usual.

As the prefect of Hangzhou, he was obviously aware of this plan.

That's right, the assassination was directed and acted by Han Zhen.

There must be a reasonable excuse for taking the family under the knife.

Again, it's important for the teacher to be famous.

The difference between the so-called Ming monarch and the tyrant is in these four words.

The name is justified, even if the heads of the people killed are rolling, the people and literati will only praise His Majesty for his wisdom and good killing.

Assassinating the emperor is such a taboo thing that pierces the sky, even if Han Zhen washes all the blood of the southern family, no one can find fault with it.

Of course, if you really want to completely wash the whole south in blood, you will definitely have to bear the consequences.

Therefore, killing chickens and monkeys is the most cost-effective.

Pick out a few of the happiest ones to slaughter, and the rest of the families will naturally hand over the fields obediently.

Without a field, it is equivalent to a tiger and leopard without teeth.

Han Zhen advised: "Do this matter neatly, don't leave a handle." ”

Xie Ding originally wanted to intercede for the women and children of the four surnamed clans of Huiji, but Han Zhen's words dispelled his idea of interceding.

After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and replied, "Your Majesty is relieved, and the ministers are relieved." ”

Seeing this, Han Zhen chuckled and said: "Those who achieve great things are not informal, and it is a good thing for Xie Qing to have empathy, but do you know that how many poor people can live a prosperous life by destroying a clan?" ”

The benevolence of women is a common problem of civil officials, even Xie Ding is no exception.

"The minister is taught."

Xie Ding and Xu Han arched their hands, and sighed in their hearts.

The government always puts the people first.

It is precisely because of this that I will be loyal to Your Majesty.

Entering the city of Hangzhou, Han Zhen stayed in Zhangtingyi, the foreplay has been paved, and then he just needs to watch Xie Ding's performance.

……

In the past few days, from top to bottom of Fuyun Inn, everyone has been shrouded in panic.

Yu Xiangwu hadn't slept peacefully for three consecutive days, his smoke rings were blue, and his eyes were bloodshot.

In just three days, he felt that life was like a year, and every moment was torment.

The same is true for the rest, who have long since lost the vigor of their previous alliance.

Evening.

A group of people gathered in the hall downstairs for dinner.

The meat dishes have long been eaten, and now there is only rice porridge.

Yu Xiangwu held the spoon and drank the porridge without a mouthful, absent-mindedly.

Wei Wei, who was sitting opposite, sighed and couldn't help asking, "Brother Yu, how long will we be imprisoned?" ”

"I don't know"

Yu Xiangwu shook his head.

He had a faint bad premonition in his heart, and in the past few days, he had thought about things carefully from beginning to end, and found many clues.

Wu Qingcai on the front foot got up, and His Majesty was assassinated on the back foot, and the interval was only one or two days.

Even if Wu Qing ate the bear's heart and leopard gall, it would be too late.

Planning an assassination, especially if the target of the assassination is His Majesty, the preparation time will take at least three or five months, so the time is not right.

As soon as you slap your head, gather a group of people and kill Your Majesty, that is not called assassination, that is called death.

In addition, there is Xie Ding's reaction.

If you think about it, there are too many tricks and clues in this.

This assassination is very likely to be a conspiracy directed and acted by the officials themselves.

Moreover, there are traitors among them.

At present, Wu Qing is the most likely.

Because if he hadn't said such a thing, Xie Ding wouldn't have been able to catch them.

However, these are just his guesses, after all, the south is very chaotic, there are many cults, plus the remnants of Fang La, no one can say whether this group of madmen will take risks.

Da Da Da ~ Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves came from outside the inn.

Yu Xiangwu was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly looked over.

Through the gate, I saw the sailor soldiers separating a passage, and Xie Ding came on horseback.

"Xie Xiang is here!"

Ming Lao Er shouted, and everyone stood up one after another, looking forward to it.

Turning over and dismounting, Xie Ding strode into the inn under the escort of the Xuanjia Army.

"I was wronged, please also ask Xie Xiang to investigate."

"Xie Xiang, you know me, my Gu family has been abiding by their duties all these years, and they have never crossed the slightest."

"Thank you for ......"

A group of people spoke one after another, and the voices of gossip converged together, noisy and chaotic.

"Silence!"

Xie Ding burst into applause.

For a moment, there was silence in the inn hall.

Looking around, Xie Ding's eyes fell on Yu Xiangwu and Wei Wei, his face was cold, and his tone was cold: "After investigation, the four families of the Yu family, the Wei family, the Kong family and the Xie family, secretly communicated with Fang Layu and tried in vain to assassinate His Majesty, and the human and material evidence is complete. ”

"According to the Law of Great Qi, the Nine Clans should be exterminated!"

Wow!

As soon as the words fell, an uproar erupted in the hall.

The head of the Gu family and the others all looked at Yu Xiangwu and the four of them with incredible eyes.

Wu Qing, in particular, widened his eyes and his face was full of disbelief.

No, I'm just talking about it, you guys are really playing?

"This ......"

Yu Xiangwu stared at Xie Ding, only to feel a piercing chill that rushed straight to his brain along the tail vertebrae.

Suffered!

I became the chicken that set an example for the monkey!

Wei Wei shouted: "Xie Xiang, wronged, wronged!" ”

"Wronged?"

Xie Ding sneered, took out a fold from his sleeve pocket, and after unfolding it, he read aloud: "Wei Ziqi, the youngest son of the Wei family, in March of the previous year, secretly worshiped Manichaeism and donated 83,000 yuan of money and grain to Manichaeism. ”

"Wei Tong, Wei's partial house, once served as the chief secretary of Dexing County, secretly colluded with Fang Layu Fang Seven Buddhas, and sold arsenal blades, pig iron, cowhide and other things......"

After reading four or five names in a row, Xie Ding closed the fold and said coldly: "Do you still need this official to continue reading?" ”

Wei Wei's legs were weak, and he sat on the ground, his face like ashes.

The people and things that Xie Ding reads are naturally all true.

This is all information secretly collected by the secret intelligence department.

Do a full set of plays, if it is full of loopholes, then it will be laughable and generous.

In a big family like the Wei family, there are thousands of children in the clan, and it is normal for a few scum to come out.

It's not easy to find their handle.

(End of chapter)