Chapter 0189: Think Again

In a moment, the entire Zeng family home had completely quieted down, and only faint cries could be heard in the vast garden.

At this moment, someone reported, "The county magistrate has arrived

Ye Qing stood up and said, "I'm going to greet you right away

Upon arriving at the gate, Ye Qing saw Lu Ming approaching. He bowed and gave up his hand, smiling as he said, "Lord Lu, I was going to invite you over. The Zeng family colluded with Northern Wei, and their crimes are unforgivable. Killing is my right, but confiscating your home is your right

Lu heard the report tomorrow morning that he had been killed on the spot in the park, which made him unhappy. However, at this moment, Ye Qing came out to greet him, dressed in armor but with a calm and elegant temperament, without any trace of malice, and couldn't help but nod.

Ye Qing led him away and said calmly, "Lord Lu, I'm not killing for pleasure, I'm just having some ulterior motives. Not to mention anything else about the Zeng family, these thirty Hu cavalry alone are enough to prove collusion with Northern Wei

If my expectations are not bad, I can also obtain a large amount of evidence, including a large number of privately hidden weapons

It's just that the Zeng family has been established for hundreds of years, and the county is deeply intertwined. Even if I have evidence, if I really start a lawsuit, I won't be able to get it settled in a few years

This drag has also worn me down. Why don't we just kill them clean now? Without the victim and iron evidence, it will be easy to end

L ù M í ng let out a sigh, and in the blink of an eye, he could see that everything inside was corpses, with the vast majority of them being members of the Zeng family. The Zeng family also had two thousand members, but most of them lived in the surrounding farmhouses. There were not many people in this main garden, but even so, there were at least three hundred men from top to bottom who were killed together.

And speaking like this is really shocking. For a moment, he couldn't say a word. Lu Ming stayed for a long time before asking, "Where is Hu Qi? Have you caught him

They've all been killed, I still have to switch to the Shanzhai, how can I play with them

After taking a long breath, he smiled and said, "Since you're here, I'll entrust you with the task of counting our assets and population. According to the court system, these are the powers of the local officials

However, shanzhai is not an example. In reality, 23 people died in battle in my family, and we need thick sympathy to boost morale. We have to rely on plundering after breaking down the fortress

Saying this, he bowed again, turned around and left. Then, a large number of people retreated like a tide, leaving only a dozen or so people counting.

No matter how reassuring, we still need our own people to participate in the inventory. Otherwise, if Lu Ming falls into a trap and cries, there will be no place to cry.

Seeing Ye Qing go far away, Lu Ming finally exhaled. His clothes behind him were already half wet.

The Imperial Capital

The iron archway in the eastern suburbs of the city was being patrolled, and Prince Yu hurried back. It was already getting late, and the sunset was setting on the horizon. The East Gate was closing, and it was difficult to enter at this time. The carriage driver had to take out the identification sign of the Prince's Mansion.

Yu Junwang was dressed casually in the car, closed his eyes to listen to their negotiations, tapping several cases with his fingers. Without any unexpected incidents, the city gate guards dared not say much and released him.

As night falls upon entering the city, the streets and alleys are deep and densely populated. Many vegetable and rice markets have closed, while more grocery stores have put on lights and continue to operate. Small vendors have started setting up stalls. Gyeonggi citizens have always enjoyed entertainment, and sometimes business is better in night markets.

The streets are crowded with tourists, adults leading children, men leading women, and scholars joining hands with scholars... In times of prosperity, there is always a smoke of prosperity.

The feedback from Tiefang is great, and Yu Junwang is in a good mood. At this point, he lifted the car curtain and listened and watched with great interest. After a while, he sighed and said, "I really envy such a simple life

The prefect Jiang Nan was speechless and tried to find words, saying gently, "This is not something that the prince can choose

I know, I know

Passing by some tea houses in Xuande Fang in the east of the city, amidst the continuous bright yellow lights, voices could be heard following the night breeze. There were many discussions about the court's small victory on the grassland, and the most common one was praising General Shen Yuncheng for his good fighting skills

The smile on Prince Yu's face gradually faded away. Shen Yuncheng was a member of the Sixth Prince, and watching the enemy rise and fall was never a happy thing.

Living in a place like the imperial capital, everyone has a sense of politics in their hearts. The world's affairs are always gathered here, and rumors will always be heard. Leaving aside the gossip in the inner chambers, when it comes to major political and border affairs, which involve personal interests or the sense of security in the imperial court, the spread speed is faster.

Last year, the emperor received a war report and the news spread throughout the city. Although it was not accurate information, it still angered the emperor and ordered a thorough investigation, but to no avail. In the end, two small yellow gates were beheaded as a confession.

It's hard to say whether there was a wrongful killing or not. It's not a special line secret report or an emergency military situation. There are too many links, and who knows which guy took a deep breath and went out, some of whom even forgot

The bureaucratic system itself is a big sieve, with only dense holes and sparse holes. The more important information is involved, the less it can be hidden for long, and in the end, it can only turn a blind eye.

The Prince of Ke Yu, who was educated by the Crown Prince, knew very well in his heart that this sieve was not useless, but only to save the cost of governance: "The common people can freely discuss black and white, because Little Shrimp has no power, just talk about it, it's just that Father has only become angry about it in recent years

When it comes to officials, they are like fish, and the mesh size is perfect. Small fish can also discuss national affairs and provide guidance on the writing of the country, but dare to talk about their superiors

As for the big fish, any careless statement can easily lead to a big mistake

At my level, it is even more important not to easily discuss national affairs and casually export them. If someone accidentally interprets and exploits them, it will be a disaster... The rise of dragons will inevitably bring wind and rain. Who would believe that a dignified county king is just making casual comments without any political purpose

With this thought in mind, despite the bustling night market outside, I had no intention of looking anymore and returned to the Prince's Mansion.

As soon as she entered the backyard, the tempting fragrance came from the lakeside pavilion. Wang Fei was commanding her maid Bu Cai, looking back with a smile: "I guess you're coming back, haven't you had dinner yet

It's useless! "Prince Yu nodded and said," I was thinking of my beloved concubine on the way

He deliberately stretched out his voice, scanning his wife's beautiful figure. The princess's face turned slightly red, and as soon as she was about to speak, he listened as he skillfully picked up the dishes and said, "... the craftsmanship

The queen glared at him and suppressed her shyness and anger, whispering, "They're all still here

It's about the maidservants served by Zuo Jin. Prince Yu knew that his wife wanted a three-dimensional appearance, so he waved his hand and asked the maidservants to leave, leaving her to serve alone.

Looking at the empty seats next to her, where there were plenty of food and drinks on the table, but no one was in sight, it was a bit strange: "Where's Sister? Are you obsessed with reading again

No way, she went to Qingyuan Temple early in the morning. I heard there was a garden cultural festival where some jinshi and fellow jinshi... My sister-in-law insisted on her going, maybe for a dinner party... "The queen saw behind him, blinked her eyes, and smiled.

Prince Yu turned around and smiled, "I was just talking about you. Why did Sister A come back so quickly

Still keeping it there for a banquet, Wen Yan... "Mingyu County Lord turned around and covered the door, wearing a well fitting dress but with a black and pretty face." There are so many... heroes, some of them are very annoying to hear

She sighed and sat on the dining table, recalling something, saying, "I've already shown this book to my sister-in-law - by the way, when it comes to books, they all have some criticisms

Yu Junwang was taken aback and realized, "Fengshen Romance of the Three Kingdoms? It's a bit controversial. As the second ranked Duke, writing these novels is already a loss of face

Besides, with his talent, he's not willing to settle for the literary stream. I can't figure it out

The magistrate of Mingyu County glanced at his younger brother, who didn't like reading books, and said, "They specially showed you the second place master's masterpiece before it was completed. You only read a few chapters, then you yawned and commented like that, and ran out early again

The queen pursed her lips and smiled, no matter how virtuous she was, she couldn't help but express her dissatisfaction with her husband's absence from home.

What he read in this book is not to my taste... "Yu Junwang awkwardly defended himself, and when he spoke of Ye Qing, he remembered the words in the secret letter and asked," What did you say, sister-in-law

This is the princess who has become a monk!

What can I say if I haven't seen it yet

The stars and moon hung low, reflecting the tranquil water surface. Drinking a small drink and talking, the atmosphere of home was created. Prince Yu's mood became happy and he stopped speaking.

After the banquet, the family took a walk and chatted by the lake, while the guards avoided them from afar.

The woman in the family knows a little about politics and is now somewhat concerned: "There is a lot of turmoil outside, some say it's about retreating, some say it's about beheading two thousand. How is the situation in the war

There was a beheading, but there were not two thousand, only a little over a thousand left. The number reported by the military strategist is accurate, "said Prince Yu casually. This is not a secret information among the higher ups.

Actually, we can pursue, but this mission is to penetrate several major grasslands in the southern part of Northern Wei and make nails on the snake's body. The enemy cavalry comes and goes like the wind, and the crossbow and arrow formation moves slowly. It's not easy for us cavalry to release them alone

Well, it's better to be steady and steady, "the queen agreed.

Yes, a momentary victory or defeat is nothing... To be clear, what are the people fighting? The border guards, the vassal tribes, the imperial court, and the Northern Wei army have not yet mobilized, and before autumn, they are only testing the truth and falsehood... By the way, they pile up chips on the gambling table to demonstrate their strength, scare the other side, and unite their own side. "Yu Junwang said these things, his eyes shining brightly.

The two women sensed some meaning and thought of the recent actions in the mansion, glancing at each other.

In the summer evening breeze, the magistrate of Mingyu County brushed his hair and sighed slightly, "Actually, my sister-in-law said something, but it's not about books

Oh

When she escorted me out, she asked me to bring you a message! "She stopped by the lake and looked back quietly

Yu Junwang was taken aback and couldn't express her feelings. She let out a faint sigh and said, "Xiao Ba has passed away. Many things have been saved. You were born into the Tian family, so you have the fate of the Tian family. For me, peace is the most important thing. I have seen everything you have done. Watching you fight makes me feel uneasy

Is this what my sister-in-law meant, or... "Yu Junwang was stunned, lowered his eyes and remained silent, recalling the majestic and terrifying man. He smiled bitterly for a moment and said," Father would not say such things. I understand my sister-in-law's kindness

Don't say that, wealth and honor are already very high now... "the queen comforted softly.

You women don't understand the feeling of not being able to stand out... "Prince Yu clenched his hand and looked at the Starry Moon Lake, only lost in thought.

When a dragon emerges, it brings wind and rain, and then dives deep. Do you long for a flying dragon in the sky?

And there is a big net here, the bigger the size, the more you feel the confinement and suffocation. This is the net that catches all the fish and dragons in the world!

After pondering for a long time, Prince Yu smiled with a stern expression and said, "Big brother and sixth brother have been getting more and more active lately, which always makes me uneasy... Fortunately, Ye Qing reminded me again in his letter that I don't have to worry too much. Let's handle our own affairs and compromise. It depends on our luck

Yu Junwang noticed that they were worried and felt a bit depressed in his heart, but he kept it hidden and changed the topic with a smile. "To be honest with you, when the second ranked official writes novels and collaborates with the Yin family for publication, he doesn't even engage in serialization and profit sharing. He won't become famous, and this is not the same way to cheat money... I really don't understand what Ye Qing is thinking now

It's really difficult to understand... He has some ideas. He knows that my sister-in-law likes literary anecdotes. When she was a princess, she published two books and even read them to the Emperor, giving them high praise. She is considered a senior in the field of novels, so he commissioned promotion and publicity

The Lord of Mingyu County furrowed his brow as he spoke, lost in thought and unable to find a solution. He then smiled and explained to the queen, "However, this' Romance of the Three Kingdoms' is still very interesting. You can take a look, my sister. It's different from previous world novels, it's very grand and magnificent, and there are many touching emotions. At the beginning, Peach Garden formed a brotherhood

The queen was lost in thought and said, "That's great. I've only heard my husband mention that Liu Bei is a descendant of the imperial family, but he can only make a living by selling shoes. He's too destitute, and his starting point is low. He travels a few places, and his opponents are getting stronger and stronger. He's fallen behind in everything, which makes me feel depressed

Uh, isn't it just a part of it? Will things get better in the future? "Mingyu County Lord said somewhat uncertain, giving his younger brother a disdainful glance before turning to a smile." Liu Bei can't see it, but he can look at Cao Cao or Sun Ce and Sun Quan. There must be a mutual agreement... It's rare that he vividly describes the war scenes, as if he had personally experienced them... It's just a bit cruel and has a great impact on people. I think it can be written more poetic, such as the wise calculation of the two sides' strategists and the three hundred rounds of fierce battles between the brave generals

The Prince of Yu County saw that his sister couldn't finish speaking when she mentioned Ye Qing. He thought to himself, "Oh!" and interrupted decisively, "Writing cruelly is the most appropriate. Now that the Northern Expedition of the court is approaching, this book is being published at the right time. Let the people take a look and be mentally prepared... However, the war in Yingzhou is about to start, how do I feel that this guy is not someone who wrote it honestly

Isn't it true that a great man keeps his word, but he will go back on his word and fatten himself up? "The magistrate of Mingyu murmured in confusion.

Haha, it's hard to say

After laughing, Prince Yu said lightly, "This person didn't just write this novel, and even if he did, he wouldn't write to me. Spending one favor, there must be a plot

Speaking of which, he pursed his lips and pondered, "Let me think again