Liu Liang sneered and said: "I guess it was the Gong family. They have always been closely related to the Jingman people. Who else could it be if they weren't?"
Ma Zhou nodded and said: "I heard from Chu Ziping that the Gong family has been rampant in Lingxian County for many years and committed crimes one after another. Even if you pour all the water in the Xiangjiang River, it will be difficult to wash them away."
"The Gong family in Lingxian County has a family with five officials. How can it be so prosperous?" Liu Jing said slowly, "If a local wealthy family like the Gong family with many talents and few literary works knows what is 'prosperity but decline', what is ' "Too much is not enough", so as to cultivate virtue and hope, it may not be impossible for a long time.
It's a pity that they don't know how to control their greed and desires, but instead use the power in their hands to intensify their efforts and bring disaster to one party. Such traitors are a great harm and must be eliminated!"
Most of the gloom on Wang Qiang's face immediately dissipated, he cupped his fists and said: "Liu Jun, the shame that the Gong family inflicts on the villain often makes the villain sleepless at night. Except for the Gong clan, the villain is willing to be a pioneer."
There was a hint of worry in Liu Zhu's narrow eyes, and he said: "Liu Jun, the Gong family is a common surname in Ling County. It is especially powerful in Pingyang and Zhongshui Townships in the south. In addition, Jingman is at his disposal. If there is no It is not advisable to act rashly if you are absolutely sure.”
Liu Jing smiled and said: "Wenxiu is a young man, and what he said is true. However, today is different from the past. I have gained fame, the people have returned to their hearts, and I am driven by Chu Ziping. I can be said to have added wings to a tiger. It's just a Gong family, so it's not fair."
If there is any change in Pingyang and Zhongshui townships, we can use our troops to quell the situation. The two townships have been monopolized by the local wealthy families for a long time and have violated the county magistrate. We just take this opportunity to clean up."
Wang Qiang asked excitedly: "Liu Jun, when will we take action?"
Liu Jing said: "I have a clue about this matter. You are just waiting for my news."
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Liu Jing returned to the county temple in the afternoon, and his behavior was as usual. It was not until the next day that he summoned brothers Gong Ying and Gong Wu at the bench.
"Ming Ting..." When Gong Ying and Gong Wu arrived, they found that in addition to Liu Jing, there were also Chu Fang, Yu Zheng, and Ma Zhou.
"Zhongjun, Ji Meng, sit down." Liu Jing motioned for the two of them to sit down and said, "I came to see you two today to discuss something."
The Gong brothers looked at each other, and Gong Ying said: "I don't dare to take it seriously. The Ming court has come to see my brother. What are your orders?"
Liu Jing did not go around in circles with them, and asked straight to the point: "Your brother Gong Fei has been the stingy man in Zhongshui Township for seven or eight years, right?"
When Gong Ying and Gong Wu heard this, their expressions changed. Not only was Gong Wu unable to conceal the anger on his face, but Gong Ying also changed his low profile and looked directly at Liu Jing without fear. After a while, he replied: "Ming Ting mentioned. What's the purpose of meeting my brother?"
Liu Jing said in an understatement: "I intend to let him change his position."
Gong Ying could no longer maintain his composure and said angrily: "Ming Ting is joking, right?"
No wonder he was so angry. Zhongshui Township has Xiang and Zhonger Rivers, fertile land, and is only separated from Leiyang County, which is famous for its iron management. There is also Tongshan in the territory, and the benefits of iron ore, although it is only There are less than 1,000 households, but that is because the wealthy families hide their population.
In short, Zhongshui Township is called a township, but it is actually a county.
Zhongshui Township is a forbidden concubine of the Gong family. Gong Ying does not want to conflict with Liu Jing. For this reason, he can give in repeatedly. Even the meritorious officials cannot be discarded, but Zhongshui Township cannot.
Liu Jing's attempt to seize Zhongshui Township was tantamount to forcing the Gong family to rebel.
"Presumptuous!" Chu Fang was furious, pressed his hand on the handle of the knife, and scolded: "How dare you joke in front of the Ming court?!"
Ma Zhou and Yu Zheng also held the sword.
Gong Wu also raised his sword and glared at Chu Fang and others, confronting them tit for tat without giving in.
"Zhongjun, why don't you listen to what I have to say?" Liu Jing said with a smile without changing his expression, "As long as your brother is willing to go north, I will let him choose any position in Duxiang, Linzheng Township, or the county."
Gong Ying sneered in his heart, these positions are nothing compared to Zhongshui Township.
"My brother has been in the countryside for a long time and really doesn't want to go out. He has no choice but to live up to the high expectations of the Ming Dynasty."
Liu Jing had known that this matter would not succeed, but he still refused to give up. If he could trick Gong Fei into coming, the Gong family would have only one old man, Gong Ge, and it would be much easier to deal with him.
Chu Fang said: "Ming Ting, since they are stubborn, what else can they say?"
When Gong Ying and Gong Wu heard this, they faintly realized that something was wrong. They saw Liu Jing high-fiving him a few times. After sitting down, more than ten soldiers with crossbows or swords rushed out and killed the Gong brothers.
Surround.
Gong Ying looked at Liu Jing in disbelief and asked, "What does Ming Ting mean by this?"
Liu Jing said calmly: "The people of Lingxian County have been suffering from the Gong family for a long time, and now our court wants to eliminate the harm to the people."
Gong Ying sighed: "Ming Ting, you have to think twice! If you kill my brother today, Ling County will be filled with blood in the future."
Liu Jing said confidently: "Mencius said: 'Those who have gained the right will get many help, but those who have lost the right will have little help.' As a county king, I have won the hearts of the people. Even if there are minor troubles, what should I fear?" After speaking, he raised his hand.
As it fell, the crossbow made a loud sound in an instant.
Gong Ying was hit by four or five arrows in a row, one of which passed through his throat. He immediately lay face up and died. Until he died, there was still disbelief on his face.
He did not expect that Liu Jing would be so determined to kill the Gong family no matter the cost.
Gong Ying's body fell heavily to the ground. However, the fourth brother Gong Wu beside him did not fall down even though he was also hit by several arrows. He roared and rushed towards the opposite side like a tiger.
The soldiers never expected that Gong Wu would survive even being hit by several arrows. Instead, he would bully him and get close to him. He raised his sword and cut down the two of them.
"Little Liu Jing! I will kill you!"
Gong Wu did not struggle with the soldiers. He completely gave up defense and rushed out of the encirclement. His purpose was very clear, which was Liu Jing.
The sitting area was not large, so Gong Wu rushed over in a few strides, but Liu Jing was still calm. There were Chu Fang, Ma Zhou, and Yu Zheng in front of him. There might be someone in this world who could break through the three of them.
Defend and kill him, but Gong Wu is definitely not among them.
"Kill!" Chu Fang rushed to Gong Wu with a single step, and slashed hard with the sword in both hands.
Gong Wu knew that Chu Fang was brave and would definitely die if he entangled with him and was surrounded by the soldiers behind him, so he resisted slightly, bypassed Chu Fang, and continued to attack Liu Jing.
Chu Fang didn't expect that he would be so reckless. He slashed at his back without hesitation. There was a muffled sound, but there was no movement. Chu Fang was startled and shouted: "He has inner armor."
Liu Jing couldn't help being shocked when he heard this. No wonder he was able to survive being hit by several arrows. Seeing Gong Wu charging at him with a ferocious look on his face, his heart was pounding.
Ma Zhou and Yu Zheng stepped forward together. Gong Wu had inner armor to protect himself. He could only attack but not defend. He looked like a madman and killed Ma Zhou. Yu Zheng was in a panic. But after all, they were all rangers who traveled all over the place.
Withstood Gong Wu's offensive.
Then Chu Fang arrived and took advantage of his unpreparedness to cut off his Achilles tendon with a slash.
Gong Wu was lame, and it was difficult to maintain his balance. He fell to the ground, and the three people surrounded him and chopped him wildly. A big head was chopped into pieces in an instant.