Chapter 941: The Queen Mothers order, the ministers dare not refuse
Imperial Palace, Cining Palace
When Chu Qianqiu returned to Beijing from Fengzhou, he never thought of meeting the Queen Mother, not because he was afraid of her, but because he felt a little complicated in his heart.
Although he would not regret killing General Dou, in any conflict between the two sides, one side would normally fall.
But after all, he was sending away the head of the Dou family, so it was naturally not easy to meet him.
Unexpectedly, Chu Qianqiu had just arranged for the Xuanwu Divine Beast to fly back to Fengzhou, and then from Fengzhou to Yuzhou, when the Queen Mother's order came.
"Lord Zhongwu, ever since you returned to Shangjing, you have been turning a blind eye to the Ai family."
"Could it be that you have a problem with the Ai family?"
The Queen Mother sat on the phoenix chair and coquettishly said with some dissatisfaction, which made Chu Qianqiu hold back his breath and whispered:
"I don't dare to reply to your concubine."
"What are you afraid of? Come and talk."
"Yes, empress."
Chu Qianqiu walked over, and the maids in Cining Palace seemed to be used to this. Anyway, the Queen Mother had been rumored to have contacts with Yi Daoren in the early years. Now that there is some news about Chu Zhongwu, there is no big fuss.
They quickly backed away, not to look at what they shouldn't see.
As long as I don't see it, it didn't happen.
"My father didn't make things difficult for you, right? He has some old habits and may not listen to what the Ai family says."
"The Ai family once sent Luo Bing to persuade my father, but my father drove her back."
"Could it be that Chu Zhongwu has already had a secret affair with my father?"
The Queen Mother could no longer hold back her suspicions. Based on her understanding of her father, he was the kind of person who would be more uncomfortable than killing him if he didn't take advantage of him.
In the end, there was no conflict between the two parties, which is really incredible.
"Reply to your Majesty, General Dou is reasonable..."
Naturally, Chu Qianqiu would not be stupid and tell the Queen Mother that he would kill her father.
"to be honest."
The Queen Mother is not easy to be deceived. It is not easy for her to still maintain herself under the suppression of the old emperors.
"Yes, I had a fight with the general, and I won."
Chu Qianqiu took a step back and concealed the truth. He did not want to turn against the Queen Mother, so he had to hide it for the time being.
After some time, General Dou will die of illness and the possible conflict between the two will be buried.
"No wonder."
"Lord Zhongwu, what do you think of the Dou family?" The Queen Mother sighed. Of course, she never expected that Chu Qianqiu would be so bold.
"Don't worry, Madam, Fengzhou is generally calm now and there won't be any major turmoil."
"As long as the Dou family does not violate the king's laws, the ministers will not embarrass the Dou family, nor will anyone bully the Dou family."
Chu Qianqiu said neither humble nor arrogantly.
The power of the Dou family is very strong. Even without General Dou, there is still one person who has appeared and five who have gathered together.
The strength of one of their families is equivalent to the sum of the top second-rate forces. Even the Hehuan Sect may not be able to produce so many masters, let alone control the army.
If the Dou family doesn't bully others, it's time to recite Amitabha.
"How many noble people in this world don't bully others?"
"Everyone likes to bully others and bully the weak."
"Even if the Ai family orders the elders of the clan and restrains the children, it can only prevent them from bullying the common people. That would be too low."
The Queen Mother shook her head and said.
The Dou family is also one of the largest landowners in Fengzhou, and Fengdeng Grain Store belongs to the Dou family.
One-sixth of the land in Fengzhou belongs to the army, one-sixth to the King Kong Temple, and one-sixth to the Dou family.
The rest of the land belongs to the miscellaneous fish sect, small and medium-sized landowners, and homesteaders.
After three years of famine, the proportion of land occupied by the army, Konggang Temple, and Dou family has been greatly increased.
In a sense, the targets of Chu Qianqiu and Wang Qiumo's troubles were only the small and medium-sized landowners and gentry who occupied one-sixth of the land.
It can be said that there are two elephants in Fengzhou's room.
Chu Qianqiu and Wang Qiumo were only dealing with the evil fox, and the real elephant was not punished more severely.
However, due to Chu Qianqiu's intimidation, both the Jingang Temple and the Dou family were divulging the land they had occupied in recent years, and the county governments in various places were also re-confirming the land and helping the refugees return to their hometowns.
"The Dou family occupies too many properties, manors, and shops, which naturally attracts the prying eyes of others."
"With the strength of the Dou family, it is not a big problem to keep the property within a hundred years."
"Please rest assured, Madam."
Chu Qianqiu took control of General Dou and began to rectify the Dou family. He was quite familiar with the crime situation of the Dou family.
They are not much different from ordinary local tyrants and evil gentry.
"What about a hundred years from now?"
The Queen Mother continued to ask.
"What do you mean, empress?"
"Lord Zhongwu, do you want to inherit the position of general of the Shence Army?"
"My dear, what did you say?"
"How can a lower official be so virtuous and capable?"
Chu Qianqiu was really surprised this time.
Why should I, a young commander of the Shenwei Army, become the general of the Shence Army?
Isn’t this outrageous? Opening the door for outrageousness? Isn’t it outrageous?
"Do you want it or not?"
The Queen Mother looked at Chu Qianqiu's surprised expression and became a little proud.
This guy who had controlled everything from beginning to end was finally frightened and his mood suddenly improved a lot.
"A few days ago, Qinghe sent someone to ask Liu Dutong, and he rejected the position of general of the Shenwei Army."
"Both the Ai family and Your Majesty know that he wants to give this position to you."
"Now that you have quelled the famine in Fengzhou, it can be considered a great achievement for your hard work. Liu Dutong has been waiting for so many years and should be promoted to the position of general."
"Then the imperial court transfers you to the Shence Army as a general. Isn't it just right? You can accomplish multiple things with one stone."
"My dear, this is too strange."
Chu Qianqiu suddenly remembered that the Queen Mother had once thought of putting herself in the Shenwu Army and even replacing Duke Xu. (Note: Chapter 383)
At that time, Chu Qianqiu would never agree to such a condition, because he had no ability to get support from the Shenwu Army.
But now the Queen Mother changed her approach and asked him to replace General Dou.
"Is it weird?"
"The Ai family can no longer see your current strength. You are much stronger than my father."
"The Dou family will also need support in the future. When you go to Yuzhou this time and put down King Jing's rebellion, no one in the entire Shenwu Dynasty will be able to oppose you."
"Don't say that one person is inferior to ten thousand people. That little girl in Qinghe just listens to you."
The Queen Mother sighed and said that she had to think about the future of her family, what would happen to the Dou family a hundred years later, and what would happen to her a hundred years later.
"The Ai family can see clearly that you are not a murderous person."
"The Li family has offended you, but you can make Li Mingde the head of your civil service."
"The Tang family has offended you, and you can use it as your own."
"If the Ai family wants to entrust the Dou family, they must entrust a reliable person."
Chu Qianqiu was not merciful, but he never killed without restraint. Among the noble class, he was a very clean person.
Even his enemies would admit this.
There are advantages and disadvantages to this approach. If there are disadvantages, a person like King Jing will have to try to rebel. He will not be willing to do it unless he gives it a try.
The advantage is that it is easier for the enemy to surrender.
If you are extremely bloodthirsty, the enemy may not dare to jump out. Once they jump out, they will die with you, and the fish will die and the net will be broken.
However, Chu Qianqiu did not have a reputation for killing, so the Queen Mother was willing to entrust the Dou family to him and help him take charge of the Shence Army.
One drink and one peck are all predestined.
"Chu Qianqiu, are you willing or not?"
"The empress has given you orders, and I dare not refuse."