I painted skin in the cemetery for 15 years

Despite what many people told him, crazy expansion is very dangerous.

But he was adamant.

A ferocious beast can only be safe if it keeps rushing forward and fighting.

Once stopped, it is dangerous.

The 50 taels of gold that Shen Wuque earned last year left 20 taels after paying off the debt, and now there is not much left.

Next, expanding the army requires money, building red clay castles requires money, and building warships requires money.

But the source of the money already exists.

It is still the Star Reaching Pavilion!

Because of the comprehensive upgrade of the table clock, the starry sky series was launched.

So, the whole market is going crazy again.

Those top giants will definitely have to completely replace the clock again.

A new generation of starry sky desk clock, with a calendar, punctual timekeeping, and day and night alternation.

It will definitely set off a general upsurge of replacement.

Although the entire Zhaixing Pavilion only produced about [-] pieces.

But last year, the highest price of ordinary desk clocks has reached about 900 taels.

So this year's starry sky desk clock has added so many functions, and the number is not large, so it is not a problem to double the price.

There are 400 million taels of silver, plus the income from Black Gold City, plus the income from maritime trade.

Definitely able to support the next year's expenses.

Today's Shen Gong family territory is thriving.

In particular, the key victory in annihilating the rebels in the Dark Academy brought Shen Gongao's reputation to its peak.

Before the empire led the army to suppress the rebellion, the result was a big defeat.

Shen Gongao led [-] people to fight and won a complete victory!

Completely defeated the 10,000+ rebels in the Dark School Palace, regained the Red Territory and the entire Nanhai County in one fell swoop.

For momentum.

Shen Gongao once again organized a triumphal ceremony.

Tell the whole world that the Shen Gong family is in full swing!

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Outside Zhenhai City!

Fu Jianzhi, the Acting Governor of the South China Sea Province, and dozens of officials, including dozens of officials from Sky Book City.

Once again waiting within the city gates!

Shen Gongao led the elite troops to escort thousands of rebels from the Dark Academy, and slowly appeared in front of everyone.

Mu Hongyu brought Shen Wuyu, Mi Yuyi, Nan Gongrou, and all the retainers and generals of Shen Gong's family, and bowed down to Shen Gongao in order.

And this time, there were more Bi Xiaoxiao and Chu Chu, the new owners of Zhaixing Pavilion, in the crowd.

"Welcome to the triumphant return of the lord."

"Welcome to my father's triumphant return!"

Acting Governor Fu Jianzhi led dozens of officials to come forward and said: "The Marquis of Zhenhai has worked hard. The Governor-General has won a complete victory in suppressing the rebellion against the Dark School Palace against the party. The merits are in the community and the benefits will be in the future! Congratulations to the Governor-General!"

Dozens of officials bowed and said, "Congratulations to the governor!"

Then, officials from the Sky Book City Inspection Institute came to receive these rebel prisoners from the Dark Academy.

Previously, the conservatives in Sky Bookstore completely ignored Shen Gongao's triumphant ceremony.But this time, because he was destroying the rebels in the Dark Academy, and the key was that he had drawn a clear line with Shen Wuque's reformers, the entire conservative faction would of course extend an olive branch to Shen Gongao.

Generally speaking, this kind of triumphal ceremony is the climax of His Majesty's imperial decree.

really!

A big eunuch came out slowly and said loudly: "Your Majesty has orders!"

Shen Gongao led the family members to kneel down.

"Following the imperial edict of Tiancheng Yun, Shen Gongao, the governor of Zhengnan, has made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion, and canonized him as Prince Shaobao. Shen Wuzhuo has outstanding military exploits, is loyal to the emperor and loves the country, and canonized as Pingnan Bo, hereby!"

"The minister accepts the order!"

"The minister accepts the order!"

Everyone looked at Shen Gongao with enthusiasm.

Prince Shaobao!

Although it is only a vain job, it is a great honor.

Shen Gongao's title has basically come to an end, if he did not make meritorious deeds against the heavens, it would be impossible to become a duke.

The dukes of the empire are basically the founders of the country.

After the founding of the country, the highest is the Marquis.

But it is also an astonishing honor to have the crown prince Shaobao.

And Shen Wuzhuo was also conferred a title.

This means that the Duke Shen family already has a Marquis, an Earl, and a Viscount.

It's really flowers blooming, and fire spurting oil.

Who knew that just last year, the Shen Gong family was still facing a fatal crisis.

Seeing this scene, Fu Jianzhi smiled, but his heart was cold.

Originally, Shen Gongao's sword was no longer used. Unexpectedly, there was a rebellion in the dark academy, which made this sword once again prestige.

But now, the rebel army in the Dark Academy has been wiped out.

Where are you going?

Last year, Shen Wuque experienced the triumphant ceremony as a spectator.

And this year, in what capacity did Shen Wuque watch this triumphant ceremony?

Prisoner?

But the ridiculous thing is that Shen Gongao's brilliance today all comes from Shen Wuque's management.

Without him, where would the credit for destroying the rebels in the Dark Academy come from?

Without him, how could the land of Hongtu Ridge return to the Shen Gong family?

The seeds he planted, watered and fertilized hard, finally fulfilled Shen Wuyu?

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The lively triumphant ceremony is over.

It was a political show, and it had to be done.

Relying on this political show, we can sweep away the haze of the Shen Gong family's crisis last year.

But... the show is not complete yet!

The biggest disturbance in the Shengong family last year was the split of the family.

Shen Wuque publicly announced that he would set up a separate Shen Gong family.

He, Shen Wuyu, is the only owner of this land.

Now, although Shen Wuzhuo sent troops to occupy the bone collar.

However, this is nothing.

How can we end the laughingstock of the Shen Gong family?

Of course Shen Wuque made a public plea!

Just like after the United States attacked Iraq, there will be a public trial of Saddam Hussein before it is truly over.

Just like in the 20s, when the warlords in our country were fighting in a scuffle, the warlords were not finished after losing the battle, and they had to openly electrify and go to the field.

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After being escorted back to Zhenhai City by Shen Wuzhuo, Shen Wuque never showed up in public and was locked in a windowless carriage.

After returning to Zhenhai Marquis Mansion, he directly entered his original courtyard.

The door is closed!

Dozens of warriors guarded outside, and no one was allowed to enter or exit.

At this time, Shen Wuyu was having a meeting with Chuchu.

"Next, we will have a public trial for Wu Que and let him confess his guilt publicly. Then the turmoil last year will be over."

"I know you liked Wuque before. After he pleaded guilty, we can dissolve his marriage with Xifan." Shen Wuyu said: "We grew up together, so I am your brother, I am willing Complete you."

At this moment, Chuchu could already wear brocade clothes and jade clothes in a legitimate way, with gorgeous makeup.

After hearing Shen Wuyu's words, she remained silent.

Shen Wuyu continued: "If you want, we can let you marry Wuque and become his regular wife."

After all, Shen Wuyu looked at Chuchu with gentle eyes.

After a long while, Chu Chu shook her head and said, "No, I don't agree!"

Shen Wuyu said: "Why?"

Chu Chu said: "One moment, another moment! I don't know who said a word, before you liked to answer, but today you can't afford it."

"The current Shen Wuque is no longer the man I want."

A loser, a prisoner.

I Chuchu will never marry again.

Shen Wuyu smiled and said: "Okay, I respect your decision! You are a hero of our family, and I will help you find a suitable marriage among the noble children."

Chu Chu said: "Thank you, Shaojun."

Shen Wuyu said: "Call my second brother."

Chu Chu said: "Thank you, Second Brother."

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In the study!

Shen Gongao, Shen Wuyu, and Shen Wuzhuo are in the final negotiation.

"Are you sure that Shen Wuque agreed to plead guilty?" Shen Gongao asked.

Shen Wuzhuo said: "He promised me personally, and his bone collar is under the control of our army."

Shen Wuyu's eyes were cloudy and uncertain.

Shen Wuzhuo said: "Father, must there be a public trial? It is completely possible to hold a small criticism meeting within our family. From now on, it is enough to order him not to leave the Marquis's mansion. This kind of public trial, Wouldn't it ruin his reputation?"

Shen Wuyu said slowly: "Brother, everything should be right and sound. Shen Wuque was in front of everyone that day, as if he wanted to set up a separate family and split the Shen Gong family. If there is no public trial, he will not be allowed to confess his guilt publicly, and let the court If the imperial envoys and the officials of the Sky Book City witness together, it will never end the split of the Shen Gong family. Therefore, this ceremony must be performed, and many people must witness it!"

Holding a meeting to criticize, this kind of method has been used throughout the ages, and I don't know how many times it is.

Shen Wuzhuo said: "Wu Que was only furious that day. Of course he would be angry when you wronged him as the one who seized the house. Besides, our family has achieved today's glory and was able to survive the crisis of last year. Wu Que owes a lot to him. Public trial for him , Let him be ruined, it is too unfair to him."

Shen Wuyu sighed and said, "Brother, if you practice the method of thunderbolt, you will show the heart of a Bodhisattva."

Shen Gongao suddenly said: "What if he doesn't plead guilty? What if he speaks nonsense in front of everyone?"

This is really something to be guarded against.

For Wu Que's temperament, Shen Gongao really understood a little bit.

Shen Wuyu said slowly: "Give him medicine so that he can't make a sound from his throat."

As soon as these words came out, Shen Wuzhuo's face twitched.