Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

"The prince helps officials implement the disease!"

The news spread like a tornado throughout Xiang County.

Zhou Zheng went to the residences of three different officials in one day. Every time he went there, he heard endless sounds of wailing and groaning in pain.

It is said that the county magistrate was afraid of the cold, so Zhou Zheng gave him half of his body's blood.

It is said that when the palace guard broke his leg, Zhou Zheng removed his right leg alive.

It is said that the county magistrate was blind and Zhou Zheng had to gouge out his right eye.

In short, any official who claims to be sick, Zhou Zheng is right!

And it meets the symptoms of their illness!

But Zhou Zheng's actions did not make the officials grateful, but caused an earthquake in the officialdom.

"unacceptable!"

"Even if he is a prince, he shouldn't be so heartbroken!"

Other officials who claimed to be ill were already pale, panicked and angry!

They never thought that Zhou Zheng could be so bold and crazy!

However, no matter how much they complained about Zhou Zheng behind his back, or how much they cursed him, what they were most worried about now was what would happen next.

Because Zhou Zheng gave them two choices!

First, cure your illness as soon as possible, work normally, and arrive in Yancheng in three days to hold a meeting.

Second, Zhou Zheng visited them one by one to express condolences to them.

Choosing first, the initiative rests entirely with Zhou Zheng.

Zhou Zheng will definitely force them to collect the autumn tax!

The second choice, who has the courage? !

Zhou Zheng dares to mess around, but they don't dare!

"I just want to see what you can do even if you get to Yancheng?!"

In any case, almost all officials made their choice at the first opportunity.

The worst that can happen is that during the fall tax season, everyone will not be able to work hard!

At the same time, the squire and landlords also frowned and looked much more serious at this time.

Especially the five major families, they obviously underestimated Zhou Zheng's methods and abilities.

"Clan leader, the person Tian came to attend the meeting is already dead."

In the Chai family, Chai Fei's pupils shrank to the size of pinholes and his voice was solemn.

"The person to replace him should be Prince Zhou Zheng."

"This time, I'm afraid things will be difficult."

Thinking of Zhou Zheng's behavior towards him and Chai Rong on the street that day, Chai Fei trembled a little.

No matter how arrogant they were, they would not dare to take action against the prince unless absolutely necessary.

On that day, if Zhou Zheng really took action and killed them, the Chai family would have no choice but to swallow this breath.

"The third prince's letter tells us not to worry."

"It's best if Xiangjun makes trouble without giving him any face."

However, Chai Ning's smile was anything but.

"How can he stand alone against the entire Xiang County?!"

"Once chaos breaks out in Xiang County, the court will not sit idly by and ignore it."

Chai Ning slowly picked up the teacup, taking his time.

"But now the officials are panicking."

"If they get together with Zhou Zheng, I'm afraid they will be in serious trouble."

Chai Fei was still a little worried. Although the five major families control Xiang County, the officials are also a force that cannot be ignored.

Zhou Zheng's previous actions were enough to scare officials.

Moreover, he has already received the news that the officials will head to Yancheng without stopping.

"Why are you so anxious? Didn't Zhou Zheng attend the mutual insurance meeting that day?"

"Give this information to the officials and they will know what to do."

"I still say the same thing, as long as we work together, Zhou Zheng can't do anything to us."

"Of course, some people will always suffer losses. Our five major families will take care of them afterwards."

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"Your Majesty, the officials have become much more honest."

In the mansion, Gu Jiang informed Zhou Zheng one by one of the attitudes and reactions of the officials in Xiang County.

It's just that Zhou Zheng didn't change much in his expression, because all this was within his expectations.

When these Xiangjun officials came together with the powerful gentry, they were destined to be weak-willed and fearful of the tough.

For this kind of person, the best way is to compete with others!

More ruthless than them!

"However, many officials have already reported to the court to impeach the crown prince."

Zhou Zheng's actions made even Gu Jiang panic and fear when he thought about it now. In addition, the officials themselves were resistant, so impeachment was inevitable.

“And following this trend, there may be more and more cases of impeachment.”

Seeing that Zhou Zheng didn't respond, Gu Jiang could only continue to speak.

If the prince wants to be crowned as the crown prince, he needs not only ability and means, but also the support of officials!

Once everyone in Xiangjun is impeached, what will be Zhou Zheng's impression in the court?

It is very likely to form a chain reaction!

Thinking of such consequences, Gu Jiang trembled a little.

"The future is too far away and is beyond our control."

"However, please give me the list of people who are currently impeaching me."

"I will be of great use in three days!"

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Land of the North.

"Father, the second prince is getting more and more excessive, and now he is almost riding on our heads."

Xiao Hu and Xiao Bao looked dissatisfied.

They reduced their troops and even lowered their profile, but the more they did so, the more high-profile Zhou Ting became.

At present, Zhou Ting has placed many cronies in the entire northern army.

If things continue like this, Xiao's hard work in the northern land will be destroyed, and he will even lose control of the army!

Thinking of this, the two of them looked scared and even more angry!

Xiao Mu's expression was equally solemn.

He still underestimated Zhou Ting's ambition, but also overestimated the Lord's trust in him.

"Be patient."

"I'm afraid the imperial court's intention behind this matter is also there."

Xiao Mu sighed deeply, his whole body looked much older.

The Xiao family is different from other aristocratic families and has been away from the imperial court for too long.

Once the Holy One has an idea, the risks faced by the Xiao family will be far greater than others.

"But, are we just going to watch like this?!"

Xiao Hu and Xiao Bao were unwilling to give in.

The Xiao family has been operating in the northern land for hundreds of years, but now they are being cannibalized step by step!

If things go on like this, the Xiao family's strength will inevitably be greatly weakened, and it may even completely fall behind the five major families!

If this is the case, they are the sinners of the Xiao family!

"Hey!"

But besides sighing, what can Xiao Mu do? !

At this time, he has long lost his former usefulness.

The hero dies...

in the palace.

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Zhenbei has cut out 10,000 elite troops, and the second prince has begun to infiltrate the Zhenbei Army."

"If nothing unexpected happens, within three years at most, the northern land will be completely under the control of the imperial court."

Liu Fu's words made Emperor Tianjing, who had always been serious about words and expressions, rarely smile.

Twenty years have passed, and the northern land has long become a problem on his mind.

As long as the Zhenbei army is not eliminated and the Xiao family is not suppressed, he will have trouble sleeping and eating.

After all, hundreds of thousands of troops are enough to make the imperial court fearful!

Even Zhou Zheng used the name of Zhenbei Hou and Zhenbei Army to prevent Zhou Tian from taking any rash action!

Otherwise, how could he keep Zhou Zheng from being so presumptuous now!

"Things are progressing too smoothly. I'm afraid this is not the temperament of Marquis Zhenbei."

"It's best for Zhou Ting to be careful."

"Don't be too hasty in everything."

Liu Fu: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing, I don't know whether to talk about it or not."

Emperor Tianjing: "Say!"

"Back to Your Majesty, the commotion the prince caused in Xiang County seems to be a bit big."

After a slight pause, Liu Fu pretended to be embarrassed and spoke.

"Is it?"

Emperor Tianjing left a cold word and turned to leave.

No one knows what that means.

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