Chapter 76
"Girl, the county magistrate asked the girl to come over and talk."
The maid comes and invites you.
Yan Yunge got up and asked the maid to serve the change of clothes before going to the study.
When he arrived at the study, Yan Yunge found that Yan Yunquan was also there, which was a little surprised.
Xiao signaled her to sit down and talk, and then said, "I'll call you here today. I'll tell you something. The general of the Northern Army did not lead his army to the gates, but turned south and went to the fiefs of all the princes and kings to guard against the upcoming unrest. Once the princes and princes raise their troops to rebel, the Northern Army will be ordered to quell the rebellion. All the rebels will be killed without mercy!"
Yan Yunge nodded secretly, as expected.
Before, she heard that the general of the Northern Army was ordered to go to the gate, calling it a guard against the alien race, so she thought this excuse was too harmful to people's IQ.
Now I heard that the General of the Northern Army had gone to the fiefs of the princes and kings, which is very reasonable.
The emperor killed the princes and tried to take back the fiefdom. It was impossible not to prepare in advance, in case someone took the opportunity to rebel.
Yan Yunquan looked nervous, "Is the news from Mrs. reliable?"
Xiao said with certainty: "The news is 100% reliable, so Dalang doesn't have to doubt this."
Yan Yunquan was a little embarrassed, "I don't doubt the news about my wife, but Your Majesty is going to kill everyone! Can the court sit idly by?"
Xiao sighed, "You have heard of the fate of Lord Taichangqing. Now everyone is in danger. Even if you don't agree with the emperor's actions, who dares to object in person? Don't forget that this time, the civil ministers are standing on the emperor's side and supporting the emperor to attack the princes and kings.
The fiefs of several princes were all wealthy places, and their taxes and outputs were enviable. In the past, the aristocratic families had always suffered from the opportunity to interfere in the finances and taxes of the fief, nor the opportunity to buy and sell the land in the fief.
Now that the emperor personally pulled out the princes and kings and took back their fiefs, the direct benefit was the aristocratic families and the civil officials standing in the court. Maybe they had discussed privately how to divide the fiefs of several princes and kings."
Yan Yunquan hurriedly asked, "Do you care about it?"
Xiao smiled sarcastically, "Your Majesty must use the power of the civil ministers and the family behind them to give up some of the interests. Without the cooperation of the aristocratic families, relying solely on the Northern Army, there is no way to wipe out several rebels at the same time. In short, don't emerge during this period, be at peace with yourself and ensure safety.
I have already sent a letter to the Marquis. Dalang, you can also send a letter to tell us in detail about the situation in the capital. Your Majesty eliminates the princes and kings, and the border war will have three or five years of peace. Three or five years later, when Your Majesty is full, it will be the turn of the general to be cut off. Make preparations early!"
Yan Yunquan frowned and whispered: "I heard that King Dongping has escaped."
Xiao nodded and confirmed, "The six princes and kings only escaped from King Dongping. The power of King Dongping is approximately in the middle and lower positions among the many princes and kings. With his prestige, he wanted to raise his arms and shout, and it was not easy for those who followed him. Moreover, with my understanding of King Dongping, he may not have the courage to rebel."
After hearing this, Yan Yunquan looked down on King Dongping a little, "Your Majesty wants to kill him, but he dare not rebel. So why are you running away? Wash your neck and die obediently!"
Xiao lowered his eyes and smiled, "That's not the case! Even ants are greedy for life, let alone people. He fled back to his fiefdom and relied on his troops. Even if he did not rebel, he could at least protect himself for a period of time. The fortune of the world was not exclusive to the emperor. Maybe when there was a turning point, King Dongping would rise with the flow and become the overlord of the world.
In short, it is too early to draw a conclusion now. Moreover, it is beneficial for us to live. If the power of the princes and kings is completely eliminated in one day, the emperor will not dare to attack the generals easily. Therefore, you should be glad that King Dongping escaped."
Yan Yunquan frowned and thought deeply, "According to his wife's statement, we should secretly support King Dongping and those princes who were lucky enough to not come to the capital and still alive."
Xiao laughed, "You can write to the marquis, and in the letter, it suggests that the marquis and the princes interact with each other in private."
Yan Yunquan shook his head repeatedly, "It's all the wife's thoughts, how can I take it for myself?"
Xiao was very generous, "It's okay! I'm too lazy to write. The content of the letter is too simple and I haven't explained many things clearly. If you write to the Marquis, just take it as a supplement."
Yan Yunquan thought about it for a moment, "Then, I will write to my father to explain everything according to my wife's wishes."
"Go!"
Yan Yunquan bowed and said goodbye and left.
...
From beginning to end, Yan Yunge didn't make a sound.
When Yan Yunquan left, she gestured with her hands, 'Does her mother plan to praise Yan Yunquan?'
Xiao smiled, "On the surface, the situation in the capital has stabilized, but the calm lake is undercurrents. You, a little girl, are not convenient for you to come forward, so you might as well give Yan Yunquan a chance to move outside. He is helpless in the capital. If there is anything, he will definitely come to ask for my opinion. Just think he is a touchstone to test the attitudes of all parties.
And you can go to Qixian County to open up land and train private soldiers. Qixian County is more than 200 miles away from the capital. This distance is enough to allow you to develop safely for a few years. Next time, there will be a turmoil in the capital, you will have the opportunity to become the second Ling family and take advantage of the capital's unrest. If the second prince is successful, he may also help him and help him ascend to the throne."
Yan Yunge gestured with his hands, "When he went to Qixian County to open up the land, his daughter also had this idea. He just helped His Highness the Second Prince ascend the throne. His daughter thought that it would be considered again and again. The emperor killed the princes and kings, and the situation in the world changed. In addition, the court's taxes were insufficient, the people became increasingly poor, and the people were living in poverty, and the daughter was worried that the situation would become worse and worse. Even if she was an emperor, she might not be safe in the future.'
Xiao smiled softly, "If it is not safe to be an emperor, you will die if you die. It's no big deal. Who in this world doesn't die! The worst thing is to give up the capital and find another place."
Yan Yunge sighed in his heart that his mother was still full of courage.
She was very curious about how talented her grandfather and grandmother could be able to raise her mother so well.
However, my grandfather, "Crown Prince Zhang Yi", had been dead for more than 20 years.
It is a pity that I cannot see my grandfather’s character in person.
Yan Yunge continued to gesture, 'The second prince died when he died. His daughter was worried about her second sister and was afraid that she would be sad.'
But Xiao said, "Sadness is only temporary. The world is difficult, and being able to live well is a blessing. People cannot ask for too much. Your second sister is a firm person, so you don't have to worry about her."
Yan Yunge focused on his head, 'I'll listen to my mother!'
Xiao looked smiling, and she was very relieved.
Three daughters, each of them is outstanding.
The eldest daughter is calm and wise.
The second daughter is tough.
The youngest daughter Yan Yunge has wonderful ideas and greatest potential.
After pondering for a while, she said to Yan Yunge: "Mr. Taichangqing, he is my elder and has taken care of me several times. Now he has been taken away from his official position and title, and is locked up in Zongzheng Temple. Others avoid him like snakes and scorpions, and no one has visited him except his family. But I cannot ignore my kindness. I plan to visit him at Zongzheng Temple. Are you willing to go with me?"
Yan Yunge smiled, 'Where mother goes, daughter goes wherever she goes.'
In a mere Zongzheng Temple, she is not afraid of others being afraid of causing trouble.
Xiao was very satisfied.
Both mother and daughter are not afraid of trouble.
Since I was going to visit me, I immediately ordered the servants to prepare objects.
Bedding, food, pen, ink, paper and ink, and even changing clothes are prepared.
The next morning, the mother and daughter took a carriage to the Zongzheng Temple.
...
Master Taichangqing, who was just seized from his official position a few days ago, has a high seniority and is called the old man within the royal family.
Since the old man was locked up in Zongzheng Temple a few days ago, no one has come to visit him except his family.
The warmth and coldness of human feelings can be seen.
Therefore, when he suddenly heard that the Lord of Zhuyang County came to visit the old man, Zong Zheng Shaoqing was shocked.
He touched Guangxiao's forehead and said to himself, "I'm really not afraid of trouble!"
After thinking about it, he went out to receive the Lord of Zhuyang County in person.
Zong Zheng Shaoqing's surname is Xiao, and he is also a royal family member.
In terms of generations, he and the Xiao family, the lord of Zhuyang County, are brothers and sisters of the clan.
"Why is the county magistrate coming?" He greeted politely.
Xiao smiled slightly, "Sir Shaoqing is polite. I came here to meet the old man, and I also asked Mr. Shaoqing to make a convenience."
"this……"
Zong Zheng Shaoqing was a little hesitant and couldn't make up his mind.
So Xiao asked, "Did Your Majesty say no one is allowed to visit the old man?"
Zong Zheng Shaoqing shook his head, "That's not."
Xiao asked again: "Can I go to visit the old man? Don't worry, if Your Majesty blames me, I will bear it all."
Zong Zheng Shaoqing thought for a while and nodded, "Okay, I'll have someone take you there. I didn't expect the county magistrate to come and visit the old man."
"The old man is kind to me!" Xiao said softly.
Zong Zheng Shaoqing was stunned, remembered the past and sighed, "The County Majesty is indeed unparalleled in love!"
Xiao laughed at himself.
Zong Zheng Shaoqing also felt that he was talking too much, so he simply called his subordinates and ordered his subordinates to take the Yan family's mother and daughter to visit the old man.
Leave Zongzheng Yamen and head to the back alley.
There are rows of houses there, specially used to detain members of the royal family.
...
The old man was locked in a small yard.
A small world of four directions, a osmanthus tree in the yard, is the old man's range of activities.
When he saw Xiao, the old man was obviously surprised.
"Why are you here, your child? It's too late for others to hide. You're okay, Baba comes here."
The old man was full of energy and had no suffering except for not being able to be free.
It is normal to call Xiao a child by his seniority.
Xiao ordered people to put down the objects, "I brought some daily living utensils for the old man, as well as pens, ink, paper, ink, ink, ink, and books, which may help the old man pass the boring days."
The old man stroked his gray beard and laughed, "You are intent! Better than those bastards! I accept your love, please leave quickly, this is not the place you should come."
"I'm here, why don't you invite me to have a cup of tea?" Xiao smiled and didn't want to leave.
The old man blew his beard and stared at him, pretending to be fierce, "Why are you disobedient?"
Xiao pursed his lips and smiled, and ordered: "Yun Ge, go and cook tea. I'll chat with the old man for a while."
Chapter completed!