Xiao Junzhe's shout attracted the attention of the gentry, and their nervousness suddenly relaxed a lot. It was not too late to let this newbie test it out first.

Li Feng looked at Xiao Junzhe. Li Feng was still very optimistic about this person. Firstly, he had shown good administrative abilities since coming to Youzhou. Secondly, Xiao Junzhe had a compassionate heart. He knew the people

suffering.

The third point, which is also the most important point that Li Feng is optimistic about, is that Xiao Junzhe's defection will set a benchmark for officials on Li Yuan and Zhao Yan's side.

So Li Feng was prepared to patiently convince him.

"Li Yuan killed the late emperor. As a son of man, I have the obligation and must avenge the late emperor."

"Such a big matter requires witnesses and physical evidence. How can..."

"You want to say how can we decide based on just two people's words?"

Xiao Junzhe didn't answer, but that's what he meant.

Li Feng said: "Eunuch Wei, needless to say, he was the one whom the late emperor trusted the most during his lifetime. He protected the late emperor for many years. You will never doubt his loyalty, right? The same is true for Eunuch Hai. He has followed the late emperor for many years and worked hard without complaint."

"If you don't believe what these two say, who else can you believe?"

"But... I think there is something fishy about this matter. We should sit down and study it together. We can't let the late emperor die in peace, and we can't let the people of the world suffer the pain of war because of it."

"In your heart, what is more important to you? To prevent the late emperor from dying in peace? Or not to let the people of the world suffer war?"

Xiao Junzhe thought for a while and said: "The world has finally been peaceful for these years. Please calm down, King You, and don't let the people suffer anymore."

Li Feng smiled slightly: "Xiao Qizhi cares about the sufferings of the people and is very kind, but he can't do anything with his kindness alone. Come on, please invite Xiao Qizhi to serve him well, and don't let him suffer any grievances. After the world is calmed down, he can still do it."

We need officials like him to govern."

Xiao Junzhe was pulled down by the guards. The gentry did not stand out and looked at Li Feng with some anxiety.

"It has been almost a year since I moved into Youzhou. How have you done this year? You must have the answer in your mind. Rebellion is a matter of keeping your head in your belt. If you fail, you will be executed."

"But if it happens, all of you who are doing this will inevitably have the position of marquis. Those who are willing to follow me will be welcomed with both hands. Those who are unwilling to follow can go back and continue doing business. As long as the war situation is not leaked, we will not jeopardize the river."

After Li Feng finished speaking, He Jinse took the lead in voting: "The Zhang family and the prince will advance and retreat together."

No one responded below. Everyone knew that He Jinse was Li Feng's bedfellow, so she would definitely support him.

"Your Majesty, this is a serious matter. I want to go back and think about it all night."

Others agreed one after another, and Li Feng looked at the time: "At most half an hour, I am about to leave for Anxi Military Town. I don't have that much time for you to think. If there is no reply within half an hour, I will treat it as if you disagree."

Li Feng left after saying that. Although the support of the Youzhou gentry was important to him, what was more important at the moment was to capture the Anxi military town and let Mei Luchu's 30,000 cavalry in.

Soldiers are expensive and quick, and he wants to capture the Eastern Capital as soon as possible to ensure his advantage.

The remaining gentry all panicked. They had never been exposed to such a big thing in their lives. They were suddenly asked to make a decision. They really didn't know how to react.

The position of Marquis is very tempting, but the threat of the nine implicated clans is also great. As Li Feng said, this is a matter of keeping your head in your belt.

"I'm going back to discuss it with the others."

The others also had the same idea. He Jinse who stayed behind said: "Half an hour, plus this back and forth, will not allow you to discuss the results. The prince is pressing hard, so you should give the answer as soon as possible."

After a while, the Zhao family, who sells tea in Youzhou, said: "It's done. Your Majesty is both civil and military. I believe that if you follow your Majesty, you will be able to conquer the world."

Starting with the Zhao family, other wealthy families immediately responded.

These people have one thing in common, they are rich but have no status. They are all in business but have no connections in the officialdom, so they are eager to change their class. Now is the best opportunity.

The gentry are different. More or less their family members are working in the officialdom. Although their status is not very high, it is not hopeless to expand the family's power and become a gentry. Therefore, although they are greedy for the position of marquis, they still

Not to the level of a wealthy family.

At this time, two distinct camps have formed, the gentry and the wealthy families. Many wealthy families have taken refuge in Li Feng, but not many have taken refuge in Li Feng. They still want to look around and see again.

Because of Li Feng's current situation, it would be a bit foolish to think that he could defeat Li Yuan who owned the entire Daqian with just one state.

Half an hour was almost up and Li Feng came back.

"Have you guys thought about it?"

The Zhao family was the first to kneel down: "I am willing to work hard for the prince."

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 this result. The number of people he expected was much smaller than the current number. After all, anyone with a discerning eye could see that his current strength was completely incapable of fighting against the imperial court.

Although taking refuge now is providing help in times of need, the fire is likely to be extinguished by the snow.

Li Feng went over to help the clan leaders who had taken refuge with him, and said with an emotional expression: "I will not say sensational words. You will treat me with sincerity, and I will live up to your kindness."

Patriarch Zhao wanted to kowtow, but Li Feng stopped him and gave them a special privilege: "In the future, when you see me, you don't need to kneel down."

People who have no refuge always feel uncomfortable in their hearts when they look at this scene.

To appease those who have taken refuge in him, Li Feng did not say anything to those who did not take refuge in him: "Everyone has his own ambitions. If you want to do business with peace of mind, I understand."

"When the war starts, please don't leak military planes to Li Yuan. Everyone will be in peace. But if I find someone leaking military planes, don't blame me for being ruthless."

The clan chiefs who had not taken refuge were frightened, and then Li Feng asked them to go back. He discussed with the clan chiefs who had taken refuge, the matter of arms, money and food.

After the gentry and wealthy families in Youzhou were dealt with, Li Feng led his people to Anxi Military Town without stopping.

When leaving the city, I happened to bump into Wen Xue and others who had returned.

Although the Yu Linwei sent out by Li Yuan had good combat effectiveness, their ability to find people was poor. In addition, the Jianghu people knew that Wen Xue had killed Hu Deheng, and no one with a little bit of justice in their hearts would betray Wen Xue's whereabouts.

So 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 we going?"

"Anxi Military Town."

"I'll go with you."

"No, Eunuch Wei is following me. You have been running outside for a long time. Go back and rest first. I will talk to you when I come back from Anxi Military Town."

Li Feng did not blame Wen Xue for killing Hu Deheng and forcing him to raise his troops in advance, because he knew that Wen Xue had such a hateful character and no one could stop her from doing what she was determined to do.
Chapter completed!