Chapter 303 Grab the neck and kill the chicken hard.
After hearing Xun Chen's words, Yuan Shu opened his half-closed eyes.
"Yes, the largest family in Youzhou is actually the Gongsun family, but now the Gongsun family is no longer a concern under the attack of the lord. There are also several big families in Jixian County. These families are headed by the Zheng family. They are in the same spirit and are extremely powerful.
big.
In his previous life, when Liu Yu was in power, he had thought about suppressing it, but he had no choice but to let it go because he was not strong enough, which ultimately led to the consequences of having no soldiers and generals."
Since Xun Chen, as the military advisor this time, knew very well about the situation in Youzhou, and the fight between Liu Yu and the aristocratic family was an open matter, he naturally knew about it.
"Then what do you think we should do?"
Yuan Shu couldn't help but frown after hearing Xun Chen's words. The Youzhou family was even more ugly than those in Jizhou.
"For the time being, we will focus on stability, and then we will take care of them when we are free."
Xun Chen's strategy focused on stability. After finishing speaking, he raised his eyes and looked at Yuan Shu.
"Putting stability first? I don't think so."
Yuan Shu shook his head and disagreed with Xun Chen's opinion.
"Please give me some advice, my lord."
Hearing that Yuan Shu had different opinions, Xun Chen's eyes shone with light. He knew that Yuan Shu often said surprising things, and this time he wanted to hear his opinion.
"The ringworm in Youzhou has not yet penetrated into the bone marrow. The so-called slow disease requires strong medicine. The world is not in chaos yet. Once the Central Plains War begins, we will not care about Youzhou at all. If we don't wipe out the scabies now, by then,
If you turn around and come back, you may have to cut your flesh to heal your wounds."
Yuan Shu's words were firm and cold, just like when he was in Changshan, the first thing he did when he came to power was to attack the Sun family. Only then did he frighten the big families and completely control Changshan.
Now his strength is many times stronger than when he first entered Changshan. Naturally, it is impossible to tolerate those aristocratic families who want to escape.
If anyone dares to jump, he doesn't mind wielding the butcher's knife and being an executioner, letting the Youzhou nobles know that he, Yuan Shu, is not Liu Yu, and that any local snake who crosses the sea must be carefully restrained.
"My lord wants it."
When Xun Chen heard Yuan Shu's words, he waved his hand and made a gesture to his throat.
"Well, if you are on the right path, it will be fine. If you are not on the right path, you will be killed without mercy."
"Xun Chen understands that if my lord really wants to force it, I suggest killing chickens to frighten monkeys and destroying an entire family to shake up Youzhou."
Since Yuan Shu wanted to be tough and Xun Chen also had a plan, killing chickens to scare monkeys will never go out of style.
"Which one?"
"The Zheng family in Ji County."
A glint flashed in Xun Chen's eyes.
"Elaborate."
Yuan Shu returned to his original appearance, half lying down and squinting, but the occasional flash of light was shocking.
"My lord, the Zheng family is the head of several major families in Jixian County. Their ancestor Zheng Kui is already over sixty years old. Although he is an old official, his descendants are spread throughout the army and Cao tribe, and they almost control the entire Youzhou war horses, ordnance and even
Although your rights in purchasing grain and grass are not great, they are extremely important."
"Well, everything will be done as you say. Let's do the surgery on the Zheng family."
Hearing Xun Chen's words, Yuan Shu couldn't help but nodded. Xun Chen's eyes were ruthless, and he was very accurate and ruthless in choosing Zheng Kui, defeating the enemy with one move.
"promise."
After Xun Chen made his promise, he also closed his eyes and rested his mind, thinking for a while about what Yuan Shu would do.
The distance of five miles is not far or close. After a while, the brigade arrived outside Jixian City.
The army of fifteen thousand eagles stood up, and Zhao Yun rode out alone, followed by Yuan Shu's carriage and five hundred Yuan Shu's cavalry guards.
"Tian Chou, together with Youzhou civil and military officials, respectfully welcomes Yuan Zhoumu."
Knowing that the real master was coming, Tian Chou and Youzhou Wenwu no longer hesitated. Under his leadership, they all half-knelt on the ground to pay tribute to Yuan Shu.
The curtain of the carriage was opened, and Yuan Shu slowly walked out of the carriage.
"Everyone, get up."
Yuan Shu stood on the carriage, looking at the civil and military officials kneeling on the ground, looking for his target Zheng Kui.
"Thank you, sir."
After hearing Yuan Shu's words, all the civil and military personnel stood up, and Yuan Shu's goal also appeared in his eyes.
"Tian Chou, is there no one available for me in Youzhou? Why are there such old people as officials? Give me a salary of three months and go home to take care of yourself."
The target of Yuan Shu's attack is obvious. Old Zheng and Zheng Kui, I have taken action. How do you deal with it? Should you face it calmly or rise up?
"Sir, are you bullying an old man?"
Before Tian Chou could answer, Zheng Kui became furious.
"Why insult? It's just because I feel sorry for the old man and work hard."
Yuan Shu looked at the angry Zheng Kui with a smile.
"Sir, you may not know that when you first arrived in Youzhou, Master Zheng Kuizheng was the leader of Jixian County. He served as an official under four governors of the state. He was responsible for purchasing all the war horses, weapons, and grain and grass for the governor of Youzhou. Youzhou
The strength of the army and horses is all due to Mr. Zheng’s hard work to maintain it.”
There was no need for Zheng Kui to speak, as his followers would naturally stand up to explain the interests to him.
"Oh? No wonder Liu Zhoumu was defeated like this. It turned out that it was all thanks to Mr. Zheng, Zilong, who led Yingyang's army to ransack his home."
Hearing Yuan Shu's words, the entire civil and military class in Youzhou was stunned. What is Yuan Shu doing? Is he going to start a war? Doesn't he know that without the support of the noble clan, it is impossible for him to secure Youzhou?
"Lord, is this what you mean when you say that absolute power is better than all conspiracies?"
Outsiders were stunned, but Xun Chen, who was sitting in the car, suddenly opened his eyes.
He thought a lot about how to perfectly solve the problem of the Zheng family's murder of chickens and monkeys, but he never expected that Yuan Shu would be so simple and crude. He didn't need too many big reasons and excuses. If I say you are guilty, you are the sinner. As for the evidence,
As long as you want it, there will always be something, right?
"Hmph, I have been an official in Youzhou for decades, and I have never encountered such a ridiculous thing. If Lord Zhou Mu wants to raid the Zheng family for unfounded crimes, I am afraid that the entire Youzhou noble family will be panicked."
Zheng Kui was not afraid of Yuan Shu at all and stared at Yuan Shu who was standing on the carriage.
"Yes, Mr. Zheng is not guilty, and the Youzhou nobles are not guilty."
"That's right. Mr. Zheng has been an official for decades and devoted his whole life to Youzhou. What's the crime?"
"That is, does Yuan Zhoumu want to be the enemy of the entire Youzhou noble clan?"
After Zheng Kui's words, several major noble families in Jixian County who were closely related to the Zheng family began to express their support.
"When Liuzhou Mu dies, someone must be buried with him. One Gongsun Zan is not enough. The reason for the lax military armaments in Youzhou over the years is Zheng Kui, who was in charge of procurement. Therefore, I want the Zheng family to bury the deceased brother Bo'an with him.
, of course, if you are willing to join him, I don’t mind chopping off more heads.”
Yuan Shu looked at the angry people with the same smile on his face as before.
"hiss."
Hearing Yuan Shu's words, several major families with Zheng Kui took a breath of air. It was impossible to refute Yuan Shu's big hat.
There is no need for Yuan Shu to explain to what extent Youzhou's armaments are lax, they know better than anyone else.
Although it is said that Zheng Kui's Zheng family is the leader, but upon closer inspection, none of them can escape.
Yuan Shu's words now became interesting. He identified Zheng Kui's Zheng family as the murderer and only killed Zheng Kui. Nothing else mattered. This gave him the opportunity to rejoin the team.
Whether to follow the Zheng family and fight with Yuan Shu or to defect to Yuan Shu's banner and counterattack Zheng Kui, it all depends on how they choose.
