Steel Dynasty - Chapter 107

[Chapter 107 Strike while the iron is hot]

Qingzhou South Gate.

Xiao Ming led a group of Qingzhou officials to see Princess Pingyang off.

As eye-catching as she was when she arrived, Princess Pingyang is still eye-catching when she leaves.

Xiao Ming told Princess Pingyang everything about the Wang family last night. Princess Pingyang’s reaction was very cold, as if she had just crushed an ant to death.

However, this trip to Qingzhou turned out to be unruly. Princess Pingyang seemed unwilling to stay in Qingzhou longer and was going to Jinling City the next day.

Xiao Ming prepared some Qingzhou wine, perfume, soap, and of course glass for Princess Pingyang.

Thanks to her coming this time, he had the opportunity to get rid of the Wang family. Compared with this little thing, he gained more. The food in the Wang family’s six-state granary was enough for the Qingzhou Army to not have to worry about food in the next few years. .

In addition to food, the Wang family also had a large amount of farmland, cattle, mines, and slaves. All these family properties were confiscated. It was really the Wang family that fell down and ate them up.

“Your Highness, the Wang family has fallen now, and there are still three families left. It’s just strange that the Sun family didn’t come to support the Wang family this time, otherwise we would have an excuse to kill the Sun family as well.” Pang Yukun said.

Xiao Ming was also a little surprised at this point. The Sun family stood still, as if this matter had nothing to do with them. This was a posture of watching the fire from the other side.

“I can only say that the people of the Sun family are not stupid, otherwise they would have the same fate as the Wang family.” Xiao Ming said slowly.

“Your Highness, what should we do with the remaining three families?” Pang Yukun asked at this time. He had to strike while the iron was hot, and he really wanted to settle things once and for all.

This time Xiao Ming eradicated the Wang family in one fell swoop. At that time, these people could not react, but they would probably come to their senses soon. He said: “Don’t worry, the remaining three families combined are only as good as the Wang family. We can easily handle it.” , then it depends on whether they understand the current affairs.”

Pang Yukun nodded, he understood what Xiao Ming meant, “If they disband the tribe, hand over Wu Bao, and become a wealthy businessman, Qingzhou can accommodate it. “They.”

Looking at Princess Pingyang’s carriage going away, Xiao Ming sighed softly. The most taboo thing for those in power is that there are armed forces outside their control.

The same goes for Xiao Ming. He can tolerate these wealthy families doing business. It doesn’t matter how much money they make. There is only one thing that cannot threaten his rule.

This time, with the help of the Wang family’s affairs, he wanted to change the habit of raising tribes among the wealthy families in the fiefdom in one fell swoop.

After talking to Pang Yukun about this issue, he returned to Qingzhou City with a group of officials.

At this time, Princess Pingyang lifted the curtains and looked at Qingzhou City from a distance. She said to Ouyang Mu, “Why do I always feel that something is wrong? It seems that I have been taken advantage of by King Qi.”

Ouyang Mu was silent all the way, and then said: “Your Highness, I don’t know this general, but King Qi is definitely not simple. When the Wang family was in Wubao, King Qi was not as reckless as he was five years ago, but was good at forbearing.”

“He defeated the wealthy clan in the fiefdom without any bloodshed. He did have a few tricks up his sleeve. If you say so, I feel that I have been tricked by this nephew. Hey, maybe Xiao Ming did the opposite and made me believe that the Wang family is The murderer of this palace.” Princess Pingyang sighed.

Ouyang Mu said: “If this is the case, when we return to Chang’an, we will file a complaint against King Qi to the emperor.”

“Haha, you think too simply. Now that there is no proof, who will prove it?” Princess Pingyang said lazily. Yawning, he gently lowered the curtains and said to himself, “If Xiao Ming is given a few more years, the battle for the throne of the Chongqing Kingdom will probably have different variables, which will be interesting.”

At the same time, the Qin family in Qingzhou City.

Qin Chuanyun was not excited about the fall of the Wang family. On the contrary, when Wang Chengchou and Wang Chengheng were beheaded in Dongshi, he only felt a chill in his back, as if he would be the one on the guillotine next time.

“Dad, what should we do now?” Qin Mu asked fearfully, looking at Qin Chuanyun who was pacing back and forth in the house. He saw with his own eyes the head of Wang Chengchou, a powerful figure of Qingzhou generation, and he has not forgotten Wang Chengchou’s eyes that are still staring at death.

Qin Chuanyun stopped, “What else can we do? Can’t you see His Highness’s thoughts now? What he wants is that no one in his fief can threaten his rule. The Wang family is against him openly and secretly, and he It is clear that this time he is trying to scare the monkeys.

“Dad, will our Qin family be next?” Qin Mu asked tremblingly.

Qin Chuanyun fell silent, gritted his teeth, and said, “No, we absolutely cannot become a royal family. You and I will go see His Highness now.”

Qin Mu nodded and followed Qin Chuanyun to Prince Qi’s Mansion. On the way, the two met Xiao Ming who was returning.

“Your Highness, Qin is guilty!” Qin Chuanyun saw Xiao Ming and knelt on the ground with a plop.

On the street, Qin Chuanyun’s kneeling caused many businessmen and people to stop and watch the excitement.

Xiao Ming looked at Qin Chuanyun and his son and said, “Get up, you two. How do you behave in such a large crowd? If you have anything to do, talk to me back to the palace.”

Pang Yukun nodded secretly. It seemed that Qin Chuanyun knew this. Afterwards, now I have come back to my senses.

Everyone returned to the palace, and Xiao Ming and Pang Yukun met the Qin family father and son in the main hall.

Now Xiao Ming is ready to put the policy of weakening the wealthy families directly on the table, because the balance of power has changed.

“Commissioner Qin, what makes you so nervous?” Xiao Ming knew the advisor clearly.

“The common people are guilty, and they are not strict in controlling their clansmen. Many clansmen in the Six Prefectures have violated the law. Please punish them, your Highness.” Qin Chuanyun showed a sad look on his face.

Pang Yukun and Xiao Ming looked at each other and laughed at the same time. Pang Yukun said: “Exceptor Qin, please stop beating around the bush. Your purpose of coming this time is simply to fear that the Qin family and the Wang family will suffer the same fate.”

Qin Chuanyun was startled. , and then nodded slowly.

Qin Mu knelt down in front of Xiao Ming and said, “Your Highness, the common people were so disrespectful in the past. They actually called His Highness brothers and sisters. They deserve to die.”

“Get up.” Xiao Ming said lightly, “Since you are here, you naturally understand what I am. The king cannot tolerate disobedient wealthy families in his fiefdom.”

Qin Chuanyun and Qin Mu nodded at the same time.

Xiao Ming continued: “I am not a person who is easy to kill. Otherwise, thousands of members of the Wang family would have died long ago. You are my subjects. If you are willing to live peacefully in the fiefdom, I will naturally not care about you.” What do you think? Disband the tribe, return the land that has been occupied by the people, and do business in the fiefdom from now on. Your Qin family will be safe and sound. “

In the past, the wealthy family not only monopolized the economic lifeline of the fiefdom, but also participated in government affairs. , many officials from the six states work for them.

Now Xiao Ming has cut off the conditions for them to participate in government affairs. From now on, they are just businessmen.

(End of chapter)