Zhuozhou Mansion, Lu's.

In the past, the Lu family was powerful in Zhuozhou Mansion, calling for wind and rain, and the adjutants of the entire Zhuozhou Mansion were basically related to the Lu family, with tens of thousands of acres in two days, nearly 10,000 private troops, and a group of slaves.

But since Xiaoguo Jun took charge of Youzhou, the Lu family has lost its former prosperity, and it has also become an ordinary family in Zhuozhou Mansion. Although the Xiaoguo Army later revised its policy and relaxed the restrictions on raising slaves, it was indeed extremely strict with regard to the fields and private armies.

For the appointment of adjutants, it is no longer possible for them to operate. If you want to be an adjutant of the local government and county, you can, but you must be recognized by the political secretary of the Xiaoguo Army, and at the same time, the Xiaoguo Army has an order that the adjutant is not allowed to serve in his hometown, but he can bring his family. This completely cut off their path of abusing power for personal gain.

The power is gone, but the Lu family has made a lot of money in business, without him, with a lot of capital and a wide range of contacts. In the provinces of Youzhou, Lu's firm is also extraordinary.

"What do you think?" Lu Xianjing looked at his four sons and said lightly.

"I mean, not mixed! Although my Lu clan has lost its previous status and power, but now I have earned a lot, in Youzhou, as long as I don't come nonsense, I feel that I am no different from the past. And this kind of thing is completely a matter of nine deaths and one life, I don't approve of it. Lu Liangyuan said casually.

"Oh? Haven't you always been dissatisfied with the Xiaoguo Army? How did you raise an objection today? Lu Xianjing looked at her son, who was not very talented, and said with a smile.

"Father, son is not interested in these powers or anything, my interest is in money, now I am a Lu firm, I don't know how much I can earn in a year, compared to the past, we are not much worse. By the way, my Lu clan firm has obtained the qualification to enter the Eastern Three Mansions, and is now transporting grain and grass materials to the Xiaoguo Army. Now I, the Lu clan, although I can't manipulate Zhuozhou Mansion like in the old days, but in the entire Youzhou, except for the Xiaoguo Army, no one dares to underestimate it. Lu Liangyuan said heroically.

Lu Xianjing looked at his second son and said with satisfaction: "You can have such an opinion, which means that you have gained." It seems that the Lu family is still right to hand it over to you. How many of you are? What do you think? ”

Lu Liangfang and Lu Liangqing both said: "I agree with the second brother (second brother) that you can't participate in this matter." ”

Although Lu Liangzhang was a little hesitant, he also agreed with Lu Liangyuan's opinion.

"Just a few broken households, and they also want to expel the Xiaoguo Army? If the Xiaoguo Army is really so easy to overthrow, it will not dominate Youzhou. They're just killing themselves, and the Xiaoguo army is hoping for them to jump out. Liangfang, report this matter to the Chief Secretary for Administration. Lu Xianjing said lightly.

"Briefing? We don't participate, and we don't have to ......," Lu Liangfang was stunned and said.

Lu Xianjing said slowly: "Since ancient times, it is inevitable to take sides, no matter which side you choose, but you can't remain neutral, unless you have absolute power. A neutral person cannot be trusted by the victor. If you can't support yourself, what's the use? The actions of these more than 100 families are definitely under the control of the Xiaoguo Army, and they absolutely know the news we gave, but this requires a statement and a matter of standing in line, which has to be done. Do you understand? ”

"Got it!" Lu Liangfang is colorful.

"Liangqing! Inform the other three, be honest with me, don't mix things that shouldn't be mixed! ”

The Li family in Yuyang is also a big family, although it cannot be compared with the Lu family of Zhuozhou Mansion, but it cannot be underestimated. But since Xiaoguo Jun ruled Youzhou, the Li family was defeated, without him, there were many scum in the family, plus relying on the fields to live, not good at business. As a result, after the land was recovered, it was defeated very quickly. For this reason, the Li family hated the Xiaoguo Army to the core.

"Father, the Zhuozhou Governor Lu Shi and Li Muyuan all gave answers, saying that they did not want to be involved." Li Han, who was in his thirties, said to his father Li Ye who was sitting in the main seat.

"Don't want to participate? Don't like us? Don't they know that this matter is supported by the imperial court? ”

"Father, I've already hinted at this, but they don't want to participate. In addition, there are more than 30 companies that are reluctant to participate. Li Han smiled bitterly. In fact, he didn't want to get involved, but his father was in charge of this matter. Moreover, the Li family was extremely dissatisfied with the Xiaoguo Army, so they naturally wanted to participate.

Li Huaiyuan ...... Don't think that if you surrender the Xiaoguo Army, you will be safe and sound, and if you chase the Xiaoguo Army, I see if you can continue to live in Youzhou. Lu, hum...... This time, I, the Li Clan, will take your place in Youzhou. Since they don't want to participate, then leave them behind, and after the incident, it will make them look good. Li Ye said angrily.

"Father, they know about me, do they need to take precautions?"

"No, the time I gave them was postponed, and this operation was on June 15, that is, ten days later. You notify the more than 130 participating families and ask them to contact their local forces, and on June 15, the Earth Dragon will turn over. ”

…………

Yanzhou City, Yunlu General's Mansion.

"Sister Xinyan, you said your brother wants to see me? Do you know what's going on? Xu Qinlian said calmly while holding the child.

Li Xinyan shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know, but what did he say about the Youzhou families?" After saying that, he went to tease the little child on the side.

"The general is not in the house, so it is inconvenient for me to meet guests. In this way, you go back and tell your second brother, what he said, I already know that this matter is handled by the general. Xu Qinlian paused slightly and said with a smile.

"Well, I know, I'll go back and sue him. Really, can't I just tell sù about something, I have to come to see my sister. ”

Seeing Li Xinyan leaving, Xu Qinlian said lightly: "It seems that the husband's opinion is right, this Li Huaiyuan is not an old fritter who has been in charge of Youzhou for nearly ten years." June 15......"

"Sister, since Li Huaiyuan has chosen the path we want to see, we don't need to worry about Xinyan." Li Ruolan on the side said with a smile. After having a son, Li Ruolan is no longer the same as before, she loves martial arts, and has become a quiet and loving mother.

"That's the same, so you don't have to worry about Xinyan being caught between her family and her husband. The husband is fighting on the front line to regain the lost territory for the imperial court, but these blind guys have to make trouble. ”

"Daddy...... Hehe...... Daddy......"

Zhao Rui, who was sitting in Xu Qin's arms, played with the jade pendant that Zhao Xun gave him, and said in a milky voice.

"Daddy...... Daddy......" Zhao Heng, who was just one year old and was hugged by Li Ruolan, also stared at his brother and responded.

"Sister, Heng'er can also speak!" Li Ruolan said in surprise.

"Heng'er is also a year old, and it's time to speak. The husband said, usually teach more and guide, and they will learn quickly. Xu Qinlian looked at his son with a loving face.

Although Li Huaiyuan lives in Yanzhou City, Li Muyuan lives in Youzhou City under a pseudonym, without him, because he is the adjutant of Youzhou Mansion. Although Li Muyuan is not good in other aspects, he has a hand in managing the local government. And the Xiaoguo Army also lacked this kind of experienced person, so Li Muyuan was also recruited by Zhao Xun as an adjutant of Youzhou Mansion. Youzhou Mansion is the capital of Youzhou, although it is an adjutant, but it is not less than a county order, and even not less than the governor of other prefectures.

Li Mu was originally an adjutant, so he naturally had his own residence in Youzhou City. In fact, many people know that he is Li Muyuan, Li Huaiyuan's second son, but so what? Xiao Guojun said that he was not, and no one said that he was.

"That's what the General's wife said?" Hearing his sister's reply, Li Muyuan, who was trembling and took a sip of tea, asked rhetorically.

"Second brother, what's wrong with you? Can I still lie to you? What's wrong with you? By the way, Zhao Xun is not in the house, how can you ask to see me lightly, and make me lose face! Really! Li Xinyan said angrily. If it weren't for her second brother's words that something big was reported, she would never have told Xu Qinlian about these things.

"What my father said is true, the general is really prepared! It's okay......" Li Muyuan said to himself, but his trembling hands revealed his nervous mood.

Li Muyuan understands that if he doesn't come today, there will be no good results in the future. If he echoes those people, I'm afraid it will be...... I almost jumped into the abyss in one step! Li Muyuan completely convinced Zhao Xun at this moment, compared with Zhao Xun, he was indeed far inferior.

Time flowed like water, a few days passed in a flash, and June 15 finally arrived.

Yuyang Mansion, Li Mansion.

"Father, the government has recalled five hundred private troops, but there is a lack of armor, these soldiers only have a single sword, and none else, is this a bit hasty." Li Han said worriedly.

"Afraid of what? There were five families in Yuyang City, with a total of more than 2,000 people, but there were only 1,000 county soldiers. When the time comes, there will be a big chaos, and the people who fish in troubled waters do not know the ordinary, and then the court order will be issued, and this thousand people will not be a problem at all. Li Ye said arrogantly.

Father, if only it were so simple. If nothing else, just take a thousand county soldiers, which are also armor and weapons, and a regular Xiaoguo army. and the officials and officials of the city, two thousand men were not at all a problem. In addition, Yuyang Mansion also has 3,000 Xiaoguo Army garrisons and 3,000 recruits who are being trained. When the Xiaoguo army is killed, how should we deal with it? Li Han smiled bitterly. But he knew that at this moment his father had been blinded by the edict of the imperial court, and he did not stop his opinion at all.

"Everyone, you are all from my Li family, and you grew up eating my Li family's food. Today, we will do something, and after the great thing is accomplished. Naturally, the rewards are indispensable to you, and the court will also reward you more. As the general of one party, it is not impossible to seal the shadow of a wife. Today's things can only succeed, not fail.

"I wish to die for the patriarch!" The five private army captains said in unison. At the moment, they have no choice.

"Very good, get ready, after nightfall, after our people set fire to the whole city, then gather the other five private armies, and go straight to the Assassin's Mansion to deal with the officials of the Xiaoguo Army."

Fifteen, on the night of the full moon, the moon like a silver disk hung high in the sky, exuding a heavy moonlight, and the whole earth was like a layer of silver sand.

"Steward, are we going to set fire here? This ...... "four or five sneaky guys appeared on Dongcheng Street, and this street, dozens of streets, were all where the shops of various businesses were located.

"Nonsense, the head of the house has an order. Do you dare not obey? The middle-aged man known as the steward said sharply.

"No, the little ones don't dare to ......"

"Arson, start with this house, and scatter the fire oil on your body!" The steward said in a deep voice.

As soon as one of them untied the water bladder from his waist and was about to open it, he felt that his right arm was grabbed by a large hand.

"What? Didn't ......" The man just spoke, but found that the steward and the five brothers beside him were held up by a group of black-clothed men, and the horizontal knife on their necks that flashed with cold light made their eyes widen, but they didn't dare to make any sound.

"Don't speak, or die!" The man in black next to this man snatched the water bladder full of fire oil from his hand, and after being separated, it was still in the street, not only on him, but also on the two others. Then he took the fire fold from the steward's hand and threw it on it.

"Boom......" The raging flames suddenly ignited, illuminating the surroundings.

"Finish, withdraw!" The leader of the man in black snorted coldly, and waved his hand to slit the throat of the steward beside him. The crimson blood was particularly dazzling under the light of the flames.

"Rao ......"

"Poof...... The other five people were suddenly shocked and hurriedly begged for mercy, but the group of black-clothed people ignored it at all, and the knife was cut, and the five people then fell on the spot.

Not only here, but there are more than 100 places in the entire Yuyang City, and suddenly, the entire Yuyang City is red.

"There was a fire...... Quickly put out the fire......"

A moment later, the entire Yuyang City was filled with shouts.

"Alright, it's ready, act!" Li Ye said proudly.

"Kill!" Five hundred people rushed out of the Li Mansion in the east of the city in an instant, and rushed towards the center of the city.

Five hundred people brandished long knives, and under the leadership of Li Ye and the people of the Li family, they rushed towards the place where loyalty converged.

"Who?" Some of the people on the street who spontaneously organized to fight the fire looked at these five hundred murderous men and exclaimed.

"They belong to the Li family in the east of the city!"

"I know, what are they doing with knives instead of putting out fires?"

"The Li family has rebelled, everyone run!" I don't know who it was, but I exclaimed in the crowd.

After a pause, according to the Li family's private army of nearly 100 meters away, nearly 100 people scattered as birds and beasts, brushing and brushing, and in a moment, after leaving a piece of scolding, they disappeared without a trace.

"Damn! What kind of rebellion is it, and let people not live. ”

"I heard that the court is dissatisfied with the Xiaoguo army for privately distributing fields to us and exempting us from taxes, and wants to take advantage of the general's leadership to get rid of the Xiaoguo army, and the Li family is one of them!"

"These bastards, the generals pardon taxes and distribute the fields, so it is not for the people, they are ......"

"That is, the little Su Mo Yan dare to seize the land of my Yan Kingdom and recover it with the general's army. The court didn't know that the reward was too much, and even stabbed a knife in the back. We can't let them succeed, or our good days will come to an end. ”