The heavens start with letting the bullets fly

Chapter 608 Chen Zhaoenwei and his army, the Jia family is impatient, especially greedy for money

The knife did cut it, but Zhao Shiqiang's screams lasted for a cup of tea, and only then did he realize that he had just had his hairpin cut off, and his hair was just loose.

Chen Zhao looked at Zhao Shiqiang's loose hair, patted his cheek with the back of the knife, and asked with a sneer:

"Zhao Shiqiang, let me tell you one thing. I went to Jinling last year. Zhao Banhe, a thousand households of Jinyiwei in Jinling, has been blessed for his own use. All the dignitaries in the city will be shorter when they see him. Now I give you a chance to become Zhao Banhe. , do you want to? If you want to know the rules, if you don't want to, I will replace it."

Zhao Shiqiang was completely intimidated. He looked at Chen Zhaozhen as if he was looking at the Great Demon King. He didn't dare to look like a bastard. He immediately knelt there and shouted: "My lord is on top, little pigs and dogs are not as good. I will definitely listen to you from now on." Never dare to disobey what the Elder Master says."

"Remember this sentence, if you see a crime again, then save your life."

Chen Zhao sat back and said coldly, "Stand up!"

Chen Zhao also gave instructions in advance that these people would only suffer physical pain and would not have any injuries to their muscles or bones.

When Zhao Shiqiang stood up, there was no part of his body that was not in pain, and there was still a bit of cold wind on his head, which made him feel very uncomfortable. However, looking at Chen Zhao, who was sitting there with the big horse golden sword in front of him, he did not dare to move.

There are one or two hundred strong men around him, each holding a wooden stick, with sharp eyes, who dares to make trouble?

The soldiers of the Jinmen Jinyi Guards stood up in confusion.

The scene was full of chaos, but no one dared to make a sound, and no one dared to move.

Chen Zhao was sitting on the bench, with Sun Xiaodong and Lin Fei standing behind them respectively, one holding a broadsword and the other holding a spear. This kind of deterrence made everyone panic and nervous.

"Do you know the rules now?" Chen Zhao looked around and asked.

In fact, the big guys don’t know what the so-called rules are, but under the threat of so many sticks, of course everyone nodded repeatedly and replied loudly: "I know, I know."

"Tomorrow at o'clock, those who arrive late will be hit with a hundred boards, and those who don't arrive will be caught and their legs will be broken. Did you hear that?"

"Little ones take orders!"

Chen Zhao put the knife aside and walked among the crowd with his hands behind his back. No matter who he walked in front of, everyone shrank subconsciously.

After all, he has been useless for a long time. Who wouldn't be afraid to see such a domineering style?
"The policemen in the capital dare to deal with the Lord's criminal children, and the policemen in Jinling suppress the powerful and enjoy the food and drink every day. How come they are here, not even as good as the gangsters on the streets? Look at the yamen, it's all broken. Temple, after noon tomorrow, everyone will be cleaning and repairing the yamen house, did you hear that!!"

Hearing Chen Zhao's order, the people below were thinking about what to do with their work tomorrow, but they didn't dare to say no, they all answered "Yes" without energy.

"Speak up for me, is someone dead at home, so listless!!"

Chen Zhao roared loudly, and many people were startled by the sound, and the answer this time was finally louder.

What is prestige and what is domineering, they have seen it.

But it can be seen that the effect is the same.

Chen Zhao walked back to his seat, looked at the silent crowd below, and raised his voice and shouted:
"let's go!!"

The yell this time made the Jinmen gang nearly jump up, wondering if they were going to hit someone again, but this time it was the guys from the Xingcai Inn who came in. These people were carrying big and small burdens. , filed in, filed out, more and more things piled up.

Chen Zhao's voice echoed in everyone's ears:

"After working hard for more than half a year, I can't even get any salary. It's really pitiful. I look at everyone who is skinny. I, a Shangguan, come to condolences to you. No one has five taels of silver, thirty catties of meat, and fifty catties of rice. Report your name and take your things home!"

Everyone was stunned, looking at the rice and meat in front of them at a loss, Chen Zhao raised his voice and said:
"Jin Yiwei is the son of the emperor's army and his own brother. Now the rules are here, and the kindness and righteousness must be here. These things are in front of us first. As for our food and salary, I will bring it back to everyone. From now on, only we can show the son of the emperor. The majesty and prestige of the army will never allow anyone to ride on our heads!"

There was silence, and suddenly there was a "wow", and someone couldn't help crying...

There are rice and meat, this is the most real thing, who still remembers that meal, everyone reacted from the daze, and started to carry it in a hurry.

I don't know who took the lead, walked up to Chen Zhao and kowtowed first, then turned around to carry things, one person took the lead, and the rest followed suit.

It is also a matter of course for subordinates to kowtow to Shangguan, Chen Zhao accepted it calmly, but this kowtow seemed to have a different meaning, the whole inn was very quiet, everyone kowtowed and then went out with their belongings.

After all, Zhao Shiqiang from Qianhu was different from the deputy Qianhu and Baihu. Chen Zhao gave each of them 20 taels of silver, plus rice and meat. leave.

Sun Xiaodong said from behind:

"My lord's actions today are really wonderful. It can be seen that these people were already in awe when they kowtowed to the master. If they clean up tomorrow, there will be no thorns."

Chen Zhao shook his head and said in a deep voice:

"It's just a combination of grace and power. These soldiers must be obedient, but they need to be trained to be effective. Alright, let's eat!"

……

At this time, there was a big earthquake in the capital.

The Liu family in Dingyuan's residence suffered a devastating blow.

On the first day, the Liu family decreed that they should be reduced to viscounts, and when it was dark on the second day, there was another decree in the palace. The noble titles would be cut off, and all family property would be fined and confiscated. city.

The nobles of the capital were terrified to the extreme, and all of them, including the four kings, eight princes and twelve princes, went to inquire desperately. However, the yamen that was in charge this time was the Imperial Horse Supervisor, and the nobles did not have a deep relationship with the civil servants. Confused.

At least the Rongguo Mansion, Xiuguo Mansion and the like cannot be inquired about.

The well-informed Li Guogong's lineage certainly knows the cause and effect, but they themselves are also getting angry, so naturally they can't avoid it.

But it is said that Niu Jizong, the bull of Liguo, visited Nanwang Mansion in person, and the two sides had a very pleasant talk...

"Brother Dai, hurry up for three hundred miles. The messengers from the Yumajian and the Ministry of War will arrive at Jinmen almost tonight."

In the Li Prison, Xia Shouzhong said to Dai Quan.

Both of these two were important eunuchs of Emperor Xiaode. Although Dai Quan had a higher status, Xia Shouzhong, as the head of the Imperial Horse Supervisor, was not bad in status.

Therefore, Dai Quan would not take the big in front of Xia Shouzhong, but he still said in a deep voice: "Brother Xia, it's not that I talk too much, but is this the only member of the Liu family in Jinmen and Jizhen? If it happens again, our heads will be destroyed." But we're about to move."

As he spoke, he pushed the tea in front of him.

"Brother Dai, don't worry." Xia Shouzhong took the teacup and said with a smile: "Although Mr. Qian, who is pretending to be a thief this time, is the son of their Liu family, but when the Liu family returned to the capital, they didn't care about the old master's family at all. , It is said that Liu Yidao promised 1 taels of silver, and paid 5000 taels in advance before recruiting these daring soldiers."

"1 taels...the Liu family is willing to spend money..., but even if their family has an enmity with Chen Zhao, it's just a little conflict, and Chen Zhao didn't do anything to Liu Rujian, who bullies men and women. Do you have to kill someone?" Dai Quan frowned.

"I do know this. There are Shanxi salt merchants under the Liu family, who are resident in Yangzhou. As a result, they were severely punished by Chen Zhao. Later, they were severely cracked down by the capital, and the ties between the two sides became deeper. Thinking about Chen Zhao becoming stronger, the Liu family ..."

Listening to Xia Shouzhong's explanation, Dai Quan nodded. At this moment, Wang An, the third person in the Sili Supervisor, Bingbi eunuch Wang An came in, and said to the two big clangs: "Eunuch Dai, Eunuch Xia, now There is a rumor in the market that it has something to do with our Forbidden City, so my two father-in-laws must be curious."

"Oh?" Dai Quan and Xia Shouzhong looked at each other, then looked at Wang An together: "Tell me."

Wang An smiled slightly: "There are rumors in the market that the two great swordsmen from Jianghu are going to compete at the top of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, and there are all kinds of slogans.

"On the night of the full moon, on the top of the Forbidden City, with a sword coming to the west, a flying fairy..."

……

However, it was said that the Liu family was confiscated, which caused a commotion in the capital. In the Rongguo mansion, Wang Xifeng had just returned from taking care of business outside. As soon as she arrived at the house, Nanny Li greeted her and reported: "Someone from the Liu family has come, and they secretly sent some big boxes to the second child." Mrs."

Wang Xifeng almost fell to the ground, but was supported by Xiao Hong and Heping'er. Wang Xifeng calmed down and said, "Did the second wife accept it?"

Mammy Li nodded.

Wang Xifeng sat down on the chair, lost her mind and said: "She dared to close this outlet, what should I do? What should I do?"

Nanny Li hurriedly poured tea for her: "Grandma, don't panic. This old slave is watching. I'm afraid that the affairs of the court will not reach our house in a while, and we still have time to do it. As for the things from the second wife, Grandma will definitely not be able to take it out—I’m afraid she won’t be able to, even if the old lady and the gentlemen know about it, they may not be willing to hand it over—of course the old lady has a heart, but the gentlemen may be greedy. It's already like this, grandma might as well ask the second master to ask Uncle Chen, and if he reports a letter in front of His Majesty, saying that the thing is with us, the first complaint is meritorious, and for Uncle Chen's sake, at least it can Keep grandma and elder brothers and sisters by themselves." He added: "If grandma really can't bear it, you might as well discuss it with the second master Lian, talk to the old lady, and see how they decide?"

Wang Xifeng nodded, managed to gather his composure, and immediately sent someone to look for Jia Lian.

When Jia Lian came back from the yamen and saw Wang Xifeng, he heard her tell the story of Liu's accident and Mrs. Wang's stealing of Liu's property.

Jia Lian walked around the house several times after hearing this, and said: "The news that Liu's family was raided was very sudden. I also heard in the dark that he recruited soldiers and killed officials. The crime is extremely serious. Even if he is a meritorious minister, he must kill others. Although the second wife It was Yan Guo who plucked the feathers, even though our two families have a big enmity, even though we can talk with Jin Yiwei, after all, the Rongguo Mansion is one, and I must clarify this matter with the old lady."

He held down Wang Xifeng and said: "You are the wife of Nei Zhai, let me talk about this matter, you just need to assist me."

Wang Xifeng nodded in agreement.

The couple went to find Mother Jia together, and as soon as they met, Mrs. Wang happened to be there, and Jia Lian didn't even owe a gift, so she said directly to Mother Jia:
"I heard that Uncle Dingyuan Liu's family has sent gifts these few days?"

"If you accept it, quickly count it out and return the gift to the Liu family!"

Mother Jia was surprised and said hastily:
"What is Lian'er talking about? The Liu family and we are family friends and old relatives for many years. Could it be possible that there will be mistakes in accepting gifts from his family?"

It turned out that Liu Hailong's father fought with the former Rong Guogong in the battlefield, and was single-handedly promoted by Rong Guogong, so the two families are separated.

"Of course there is a reason!"

Jia Lian flicked his sleeves, showing the court official's demeanor:

"Since the Dragon Boat Festival last year, His Majesty has issued eleven edicts in a row, affirming the way to be an official, enumerating the accumulated abuses in the officialdom, specifying that officials should be punished for committing crimes, and those who have crossed the line will be investigated."

"In June, the Kuai Kao Office was set up in the imperial court to investigate this matter. The General Secretary, Jinyiwei, Longjianwei, and the Ministry of Household Affairs all sent people to participate."

"At this juncture, the Liu family was hit by a knife, and the Liu family's young master was cut in half. We are accepting gifts from the Liu family at this time, and being said to be in league with the Liu family is a minor matter. Aren't we afraid of being accused of transferring property from the Liu family to the Jia family?"

"This charge is a serious crime!"

"Once the court traces it down, who among us can make it clear? Could the empress in the palace be able to withstand such thunder?"

As he spoke, Jia Lian looked at Mrs. Wang.

As for Mrs. Wang, her face was already pale.

Jia's mother also had a cold face, and Jia She and Jia Zheng, who came after hearing the news, couldn't help but become nervous.Jia She clamored to return the Liu family's gifts quickly, but Jia Zhengze said:
"Since His Majesty wants to raid the Liu family, the Liu family must have committed a serious crime."

"An innocent family like us shouldn't have anything to do with such a family."

Jia Lian's expression was normal, but deep in his heart he felt helpless.

The two masters of Jia's mansion looked panic-stricken, how could such a bearing support the Rongguo mansion?
But one of them is Jia Lian's father and the other is Jia Lian's second uncle.

From the point of view of etiquette, he couldn't do anything to them at all.

On the contrary, Jia Mu was very calm, and said with a long sigh:

"The Liu family is our old relatives, and the gift from his family was said to be for me on the surface, but in fact it was for me to send it to the palace for the eldest girl."

"I didn't expect that there was such a reason, and it was almost concealed by his family!"

As she said that, she said with a little fear:
"Fortunately, Lian'er knew about it early. If it's past the [-]th day when Jiaofang's family members enter the palace to greet them, I will send this gift to the eldest girl and send it to the palace."

"At that time, when the empress gave it to the empress dowager and the emperor, if she was asked about the source, wouldn't she be entrapped!"

"Lian'er, you really made a great contribution this time!"

While praising Jia Lian, Jia's mother lamented that there were so many people in Rongguo Mansion, but no one could do anything. There was also a first-rank general and a fifth-rank Yuanwailang. As a result, such a big thing as the Liu family was ransacked, they didn't do anything. To care, we still need to rely on younger generations to spread the word.

Jia Amnesty looked at Jia Zheng: "The gift from the Liu family is too hot to touch, and I have to return it no matter what. This matter must be settled!"

Mother Jia nodded: "We can't take things from the Liu family from the second family, so we have to return them quickly. It would be better if they had an accident and our family gave up some money, and we can't incriminate our family at this time."

"With the lady in the palace here, even if something happens to the Jia family, our second wife will be safe."

Mrs. Wang thought of this in her mind and turned a deaf ear to everyone's words. She only smiled at Jia Mu and said, "Don't worry, ancestor, my wife knows it well. How can we let them drag down our family? On the note I gave them, The date written is the date when the Liu family woman came to Beijing to visit our house a few years ago. The property entrusted to us at that time was not considered as our family harboring stolen goods. At most, it could only be regarded as our family helping the Liu family save a sum of money. I also wrote it very clearly on the receipt. These assets are their business principal. They will be deposited with us first. When their business is on track, they will take it out when they ask our family to do Baoshan. It will not hinder us. Home."

Just now, Mother Jia was relieved: "That's good. In other words, there is no need to return this thing for the time being. Wait and see. If His Majesty checks out the receipt and asks people to come to our house to move things, you are not allowed to stop them. Just move as much as you want." How much is given to others; if His Majesty does not find out, it can be regarded as a little escape for His Majesty to leave for the Liu family. When the news of this matter passes, you can send the things to others, so that they have a way of life, and it will not be in vain for our relatives. field."

Jia Lian listened, and exchanged glances with Wang Xifeng, knowing that the matter was irreversible.

It's all on fire, and the elders in the family are still calculating and calculating for trivial interests, which is really chilling.

Seeing that the matter is irreversible, the charge of harboring stolen goods in the mansion is probably determined to be irreversible.Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng sighed inwardly, but they still had to suppress the discomfort in their hearts, and kept smiling faces.

(End of this chapter)