The Golden Age
Chapter 331: Blood-sucking and plucking
Biquge www.xbiquge.cc, the fastest update of the latest chapters of Sun Moon Fenghua!When heavy snow flew outside the pass, Xiling also snowed twice.
However, the streets and alleys of Fenggan Mansion City had long since disappeared from snow. After the snow fell, they were cleaned up, and only the houses were covered with white snow.
Beiyuan Shiqing Pei stood by the window, looking thoughtfully at the small pond covered with snow outside the window.
He was sent to Xiling by the North Court to serve as a supervising army.
But his mission here is not just to supervise the army.
To be more precise, the position of supervising army is of little importance to him. What is important is to collect more money from Xiling and transport it back to Kyoto.
Of course he knew that even if one or two silver was taken from Xiling at this time, it would be a kind of weakening of Xiling's power, but he was just a dog ordered to do a job.
There may not be any rewards for finishing the errands, but if you can't do the things that should be done according to the master's instructions, then this head will definitely not be able to keep it.
The Yuwen clan has begun to migrate into the Guan.
In addition to the direct line of the Yuwen clan, the close relatives of the collateral line will also migrate into the customs. There are more than 400 people, old and young, who enter the customs in three batches.
The first batch is the young people of the clan who are taking the lead to prepare for the fief, and the second batch is the young and old of the clan.
Uncle Meng, who has been in charge of Yuwen's family wealth, is the last batch.
When the old man of Yuwen set out to enter Beijing, Cao, a householder of the Duhu Fufu, had already started handing over with Yuwen's family. All assets of Yuwen's property, houses, shops, horse farms, mines, etc., will be registered and charged Hu Cao, it is not easy to count these assets, and full acceptance cannot be completed in ten and a half months.
In fact, when the first snow fell in Xiling, only half of the assets were counted.
However, the antique calligraphy and painting gold and silver jewelry in the Hou Mansion were packed and put into the box early. These properties were originally sent directly to Hu Cao, but because of the appearance of Shiqing Pei, these properties were eventually transported to the post of Fenggan Mansion.
Both General Black Feather and Xiling protect Yao Mubai, and are dissatisfied with Shiqing Pei’s desire to transport all of Yuwen’s wealth back to Kyoto, but behind Shiqing Pei is Princess Musk Moon, and Princess Musk Moon is the jewel of the saint’s palm. The purpose of collecting these money is also In order to build a royal temple for the saint, even General Kuroba could not stop Shiqing Pei's actions.
"My lord, Yao Duhu, please see me!" The subordinate's voice came from outside the door.
Shiqing Pei turned around and said, "Please!"
Yao Mubai, dressed in a cloak, walked into the house. Shiqing Pei had already smiled and said, "Master Duhu has worked hard, come here, have tea!"
Yao Mubai released the Greatcloak, and a servant had come up to take it.
After taking his seat, Yao Mubai said, "I wonder if Master Shiqing has anything to summon?"
"The words are serious." Pei Shiqing understood Yao Mubai's emotions.
Hu Cao of the Duhu Prefecture has been checking assets with Yuwen's family in recent times. According to Shiqing Pei's intention, during the inventory process, Yuwen's farmhouses, shops, etc. can be sold as soon as possible, and the silver sold is nominally Will rush into Hucao, but secretly want to turn here.
The Duhufu not only helped the North Courtyard to search for money, but also carried a big pot for the North Courtyard.
"Master Yao, this time you have made great contributions to the court, and I will definitely show your contribution to the princess." Pei Shiqing smiled and said, "I invite you to come today.
I want to figure it out."He picked up the two letters prepared in the case and handed them to Yao Mubai: "Has Master Yao read these two letters?"
Yao Mubai took the letter, which had already been opened and read. He took out the letterhead, only glanced at it, his face changed suddenly, and said, "Master Shiqing, is this...?"
"I sent someone to Yuwenhou's mansion a few days ago." Pei Shiqing smiled and said, "These two letters were found in the study of Old Master Yuwen. I heard that many people have seen these two letters. My lord hasn't seen it before."
Yao Mubai said: "When the Xiling family was worshipping the mountain, Yuwen's family suddenly got into trouble and killed the Zhen family and his son. The charges were that the Zhen family colluded with the Wutuo people. I also heard that at that time, the old Master Yuwen gave evidence in public. It was these two secret letters that originally fell into the hands of Lord Shiqing."
"Although Lord Hou had acted on the Zhen family without telling the Ming court in advance, it violated the national law, but he is loyal to the country after all." Shiqing Pei said calmly: "I wonder what Master Duhu thinks about these two letters?"
"I don't know what Shiqing-sama mean?" Yao Mubai knew very well in his heart that Shiqing Pei suddenly took out these two secret letters today, which must have something to do. He did not understand Shiqing Pei's intentions for a while and did not express his views easily.
Shiqing Pei smiled and said: "The evidence is solid, and the Zhen family's treason against the enemy is naturally an unforgivable sin."
"Did the court send someone to investigate?" Yao Mubai said in a thoughtful thought: "The Zhen family and his son have been killed, and the Zhen family has no head. It is said that the Zhen family is in panic and does not know what the court will do."
Shiqing Pei said with a smile: "Early this morning, I just received the sage's verbal order that Master Yao will handle the matter personally. You are the protector of Xiling and are most familiar with the situation in Xiling. It is only appropriate for you to decide how to deal with the Zhen family. ."
Yao Mubai said in surprise: "The saint let his ministers deal with it? This... Your Majesty, although the Zhen family has surrendered to the enemy and treason, after all, the court has not sent anyone to investigate thoroughly, and there is no will to say that the Zhen family is a traitor. In addition, The Zhen family’s title has not been taken away. Logically speaking, the Zhen family is still the Marquis of the Tang Dynasty. Although the minister is the protector of Xiling, how can you directly deal with the Marquis of Faluo?"
Shiqing Pei smiled and said: "That's why these two letters will be handed over to you, and you will thoroughly investigate the Zhen family. Of course, the Zhen family's treason against the enemy is a fact. The so-called thorough investigation is just a formality. There are two ironclad evidences. The Zhen family has no way of rebutting the evidence." After a pause, the Zhen family said: "You are invited today not to determine the Zhen family’s crimes, but to discuss with you how to deal with the Zhen family. The saint’s oral statement, you will deal with the Zhen family. , I don’t know what Master Duhu’s plan is?"
"I really don't know what to do about this matter." Yao Mubai sighed: "Sir, can you give me some advice?"
"Like Master Duhu, I eat the royal salary, and only follow the instructions of the royal court." Shiqing Pei calmly said: "But when the saint's verbal order came early today, the princess also sent someone to send one. A letter." This time he took a letter from his sleeve and handed it over: "Master Yao might as well take a look."
Yao Mubai took it with both hands, took out the letterhead carefully, looked at it carefully, and then returned the letterhead to Shiqing Pei, smiling bitterly: "Since the princess has a way to deal with it, we just follow it."
"My lord is wrong." Pei Shiqing said: "The princess gave only a suggestion, and did not tell us to do this. Since the saint will deal with the rights of the Zhen family
The force is handed over to Master Yao, so everything will be done according to Master Yao's will.The princess sent someone to send this letter because she was worried that we were making mistakes. It’s the best way to deal with it in this way. As for whether or not to do this, it’s up to Master Yao. If Master Yao has a better way, naturally follow Come what you mean."
Yao Mubai smiled faintly: "The construction of the imperial imperial temple is just to transport the Yuwen family's assets to Kyoto. I am afraid there is still a gap. If the Zhen family is stolen, the cost of building the imperial imperial temple is more than enough, and perhaps a lot more can be sent to the national treasury. Used to deploy and conquer Murong in southern Xinjiang."
Shiqing Pei said with a smile: "Master Yao is indeed wise and extraordinary. Yes, the construction of the royal temple requires more than three million taels of silver. If these expenses can be collected in Xiling, there is no need to use the court's silver, then it is naturally better. Nothing."
"Master Shiqing, it seems that you really want to wipe out Xiling during this trip." Yao Mubai ridiculed: "The Yuwen family and the Zhen family's wealth are sent to Kyoto, then should the Fan family copy it together? "
Shiqing Pei frowned and said indifferently: "The Fan family is a hero of the court, and they have secretly shown their loyalty to the court many years ago. This time General Black Feather can return to Xiling, and the Fan family has made great contributions. They not only assisted General Black Feather to return to Xiling. , And voluntarily asked to move into the customs, who is a great loyal minister, how can he rob the Fan family?"
At this time someone brought tea, Pei Shiqing picked up the teacup, and said, "I heard that the Fan family and the Fanjun family donated half a million taels of silver to buy horses for General Black Feather. Did the general mention to Master Yao?"
"There's this thing." Yao Mubai said: "The Fan family wants to move into the Pass, but the other families in Fan County still have to stay in Xiling and donate silver to let General Black Feather recruit troops. Even if they defend Xiling, they are actually protecting them." After a pause, he suddenly smiled and said, "Master Shiqing can receive an invitation from Chang Renhou?"
Shiqing Pei nodded and said: "I just received it two days ago. Mrs. Fan has her 80th birthday, and it happens to be on the 30th day of the New Year. This is a coincidence."
"After the beginning of the new year, the Fan family will move into the Pass. This time, the Chang Renhou once again used the old lady’s 80th birthday as a goodbye banquet." Yao Mubai stroked his beard and said, "The Fan family is Xiling for a century. Aristocratic family, now seeing that they are leaving Xiling, they also hope to walk more decently. General Black Feather and I have received invitations. He knows that Lord Shiqing has already arrived in Xiling, so he also invited you to the banquet, just because he wanted to leave. Wind and scenery."
"It's freezing cold, and the weather in Fanjun is even colder." Pei Shiqing sighed: "I am a southerner, and I am most resistant to the cold. Although I received the invitation, I have not decided to go."
Yao Mubai smiled and said: "Your Majesty Shiqing is wrong. Aren’t you worrying about the cost of building the Royal Temple? If you go there in person this time, you will be able to donate to him if he is touched. A five hundred thousand taels of silver should be used to build a royal temple. Even if there are not five hundred thousand taels, one hundred thousand taels should always honor you."
"Oh?" Pei Shiqing naturally heard the slight sneer in Yao Mubai's words, and didn't care, and smiled: "If you go to the show, you can get one hundred thousand taels of silver, even if you go through fire and water, you have to go, for the saint With the princess, it's not hesitating to be broken into pieces, let alone to attend the birthday of Mrs. Fan."