Chapter 147 Come and I will kill one

Inside the restaurant

People from the four major families have left.

In the empty lobby, more than a dozen guards in uniform were skillfully cleaning up the corpses at the scene.

The blood on the ground had not been cleaned yet, but Lin Mang seemed familiar with it.

If you haven't seen anything on the battlefield, it doesn't matter.

Sitting on the Taishi chair, looking at the dishes on the table, he ate with a calm expression.

Tang Qi stood aside, looked out the window, and bowed: "Sir, if we let them leave today, will they cause trouble in private?"

These people are all heads of major aristocratic families. When have they ever experienced such humiliation?

Lin Mangxian glanced at him, put down his chopsticks, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, at least it won't happen for the time being."

"These people are not fools. There are now 80,000 imperial troops stationed in Jingzhou City. They will not be so stupid as to rebel."

"In normal times, it would be difficult for the court to take action, but it is a fact that they are having an affair with Li Wengui, and the evidence is conclusive. Now that Huguang has just been pacified, if they really dare to cause trouble openly, they will be slapping the court in the face."

Lin Mang sneered and said sarcastically: "Compared to the benefits they spit out, the benefits left by these three aristocratic families are obviously greater. They know how to choose."

"Everyone pursues profit, not to mention these aristocratic families. They always only have their own family in their hearts."

"They won't do anything that's not beneficial."

The three people he killed belonged to the three strongest families in the city.

Once the head of the family dies, the group is left without a leader. The people from the aristocratic families are vying for the position of the head of the family and have no time to care about anything else.

If the remaining four families could really hold back the fat in their mouths, he would really look down on them.

Internal troubles, external troubles, and destruction are inevitable!

This is an obvious conspiracy. Even if they see it, they have no choice.

Lin Mang picked up the wine on the table and drank it all in one gulp, and said with a smile: "Besides...it's a good thing if a dog bites a dog."

"The three major aristocratic families have a deep foundation. Let them fight slowly."

"When they start fighting, there will be no time for trouble."

"With the five surnames and seven clans in Jingzhou City setting an example, it will be easier for the aristocratic families in the other prefectures to deal with it."

His real goal has never been these five surnames and seven clans, but the entire Huguang family.

Even the five surnames and seven clans in Jingzhou have set an example, and the other aristocratic families have no choice but to follow.

Otherwise, it will not only offend the imperial court, but also the entire Jingzhou City family.

Lin Mang wiped his mouth, stood up and walked out, saying meaningfully: "After the four major families take action, remember to leave a few seedlings for the three major families."

Tang Qi understood it instantly, smiled, and bowed: "Sir, I understand."

…

On the second day,

The four major aristocratic families each sent people to send 500,000 taels of silver notes, along with some land deeds from various places in Huguang.

At any time, land is a top priority, especially for ordinary people.

During this era, officials and aristocratic families occupied a large number of fields, and land annexation was serious.

As long as those rebellious people can survive if they have land and food, why would they follow in the rebellion?

But they rebelled, and those who were really affected were the poor people like them, while the wealthy families were not affected much.

Ironic and sad.

Lin Mang took out 500,000 taels from the brocade box, turned to look at Tang Qi, and ordered: "As soon as possible, Flying Eagle sends a message to Master Yuan, saying that one million taels of stolen money will be sent to the palace to be presented to His Majesty.

Ask him to send someone to receive it."

"As for the remaining five hundred thousand taels, give them to General Luo."

Lin Mang reached out and pinched the center of his eyebrows, feeling heartache.

A total of two million taels were obtained, but in the end only 500,000 taels were left.

But he was just showing off his anger, and the emperor's share was indispensable this time.

Only those who can do things will be valued!

If you can't guarantee the interests of the person in the palace, how can you guarantee your own interests?

…

Yuezhou territory.

On the vast river, a huge ship slowly approached, riding the wind and waves.

The tide is rolling!

The momentum is huge.

On the ship's pole, a large flag with the word "Zheng" fluttered in the wind and made a hunting sound.

The deck was surrounded by armored soldiers with cold expressions.

At the front of the deck, two figures were sitting opposite each other, with a table in front of them.

One of them was in his forties, wearing dark armor, with a dark face and a strong build.

This person is Zheng Zhang, who once served as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu. This time he was given the post of Qianshi, the governor of the Fifth Army Commandery and was appointed the deputy commander-in-chief of Jiangxi. He came to assist Luo Shangzhi in putting down the rebellion in Jiangxi.

In fact, everyone knows that on the surface they are helping, but they are here to take credit.

Huguang has been pacified. If Jiangxi is pacified again, Luo Shangzhi may be able to rely on his military achievements to become a prince.

Such a huge feat has already attracted the attention of countless people.

Qingliu, a civil servant in the DPRK, never wanted to see the rapid rise of young generals like Luo Shangzhi.

The greater the power of the military, it will only affect their status and interests.

Opposite him was a man, wearing the official uniform of a censor, with elegant appearance, about fifty years old, and a long beard.

This person is Wu Shouming, Zuo Qiandu Censor of the Duchayuan, who is in the fourth rank.

Wu Shouming picked up the hot tea on the table, took a slow sip, and asked calmly: "We can reach Jingzhou in one day, right?"

Zheng Zhang nodded, held the sword on his waist, looked towards the river, and sneered: "They are just some rebels and bandits. It took Luo Shangzhi three months to pacify Huguang. He is really a young man."

"He is just too kind. If those rogue people dare to rebel, they should punish the Nine Tribes!"

"If we kill them, there won't be so many problems."

"Then if Li Wengui is not a relative, then he is nothing!"

Zheng Zhang scolded him, looked at the river, and said energetically: "If it were me, I would be able to put down the Huguang rebellion in less than a month!"

"Haha!" Wu Shoumin put down his tea cup with a smile, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Young people like Luo Shangzhi are certainly not as good as veterans like you, General Zheng."

"This rebellion in Jiangxi, if General Zheng goes there, it will definitely be put down quickly."

"When the commander returns to the capital, the general may have a career in success."

Wu Shoumin's eyes were downcast, with a faint smile on his face.

In the officialdom, everyone carries the sedan chair.

It is their duty as censors to reprimand officials every day in the court, otherwise there is no use for them to be censors.

But if you leave the court, you will naturally have to change your way of life.

Zheng Zhang was obviously very impressed by Wu Shoumin's words. He laughed and said, "If Mr. Wu needs my help this time, please let me know."

Wu Shouming smiled.

This was what he was waiting for.

Although the reported memorial stated that Eunuch Tang, the Palace Supervisor of Ceremonies, and Lu Wu, the censor, were killed in an attack by the rebels, no one can say for sure what the truth is.

During this trip to Huguang, in addition to investigating the death of two people, there was another extremely important matter.

Before leaving, Mr. Yang told him that he must find a way to get the things left by Yan Bingcheng and find a way to get rid of Lin Mang.

If you want to do this, you will definitely need the assistance of General Zheng.

The two looked at each other and smiled tacitly.

"Master Zheng, please!" Wu Shoumin poured a cup of hot tea for Zheng Zhang.

…

Unknown to the two of them, at this moment, a small boat was slowly approaching on the river in the distance.

At the stern of the boat, one person was rowing the oar, and the other person was sitting on the bow with an embroidered spring knife between his knees.

Lin Mang slowly opened his eyes and looked at the giant ship that was gradually becoming clearer in front of him, with a smile on his face.
To be continued...