Xu Pengju was very confident. He had two families and one family. It could be said that the Xu family really shared weal and woe with the Ming Dynasty. Unless the Xu family jumped out and rebelled, not even the emperor would be detrimental to the Duke of Wei.
At this moment, the remaining servant hurried over and saw Xu Pengju hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Young Master, Lord Chu Yi wants to see the old Duke!"
Xu Pengju's heart moved, and he immediately understood that Chu Yi was here just because of the confiscation of his family and the extermination of his clan that happened in Nanjing yesterday.
After all, the Duke of Wei's palace was in Nanjing, and it was the old Duke Xu Yan who suppressed all parties. This prevented the city of Nanjing from being in chaos because of Chu Yi's wanton behavior. Chu Yi killed and arrested everything, and everything ended. If not
It would be too rude of Chu Yi to come to the Duke of Wei's mansion and say thank you to Xu Yan.
Guessing the purpose of Chu Yi's visit, Xu Pengju said: "Xu Cheng, go and call Grandpa Bing, Xu Wu, come with me to greet the Governor of Chu!"
There was a sound of footsteps. Chu Yi turned his head and saw Xu Pengju walking quickly with a smile on his face. Before the person arrived, laughter could already be heard and said: "I thought you were a distinguished guest from somewhere, but it turned out to be Chu
The Governor is here, but Peng Ju is a little short of a distance to welcome me. Please forgive me, Lord Governor!"
Turning over and dismounting, Chu Yi strode forward, smiled at Xu Pengju and said: "The young master is really too polite. It is Chu who has taken the liberty to come here to cause trouble. The young master and the old master should not take offense!"
Xu Pengju led Chu Yi into the mansion very intimately and said: "Grandpa rested a little late yesterday, and now I think he has gotten up. Lord, please follow me to the living room. I have already ordered someone to inform grandpa!"
Chu Yi said: "I never thought that I would disturb my husband's rest, sin, sin!"
Xu Pengju is worthy of being the successor chosen by Wei Guogong Xu Ji. Although Xu Yan always said that Xu Pengju was far inferior to Chu Yi, it can be seen from his way of dealing with people, words and deeds that Wei Guogong Xu Ji chose Xu Pengju as the next generation of Wei Guogong.
It doesn't make sense.
In the living room, the guests and hosts were seated, and a maid came forward to serve tea. Xu Pengju sat aside and talked with Chu Yi, laughing heartily from time to time.
A sound of footsteps came from outside the living room, and Xu Yan, who was already strong and strong, walked into the living room and said with a smile on his face: "I'm sorry for keeping you waiting for so long, Lord Governor!"
Chu Yi stood up to greet him and said: "The old prince has been working hard for the country. The young prince said that the old prince had a rest very late yesterday. Chu came to disturb him this morning, but it was Chu who was wrong."
Xu Yan laughed loudly and said: "I am old and useless. If this were done a few decades ago, I would still be as active as a tiger even if I didn't rest all night."
After some courtesy, Xu Chu put down the tea in his hand, looked at Chu Yi, and said seriously: "The governor has arrested so many people at once, and has not captured so many gentry and powerful people. I don't know what the governor will do to those people."
Disposal?"
Chu Yi chuckled and said: "These people are all ignorant of the king's laws, colluding with the king and intending to rebel. I, the governor, inspected the place under the order of the emperor, and I have the right to kill first and report later!"
Xu Peng raised his eyes and said with a trembling voice: "The Governor will not kill all those people!"
At this moment, Xu Yan glared at Xu Pengju, his eyes fell on Chu Yi, stroking his beard, a pair of cloudy eyes with a hint of wisdom flashing, nodded and said: "Since the governor has made a decision, then I will
Don’t worry, if the governor needs my help in any way, just ask him!"
Xu Pengju looked at Xu Er subconsciously. He did not expect that Xu Er had no intention of persuading Chu Yi, and even vaguely supported Chu Yi. You must know that it involves thousands of people, do you really want to kill them all?
Xu Yan sat there, looking at Xu Pengju's expression in his eyes, and couldn't help but sigh to himself, as a superior, he must be ruthless when it is time to be ruthless.
Although Chu Yi said that those people were colluding to rebel against the king, anyone who is not a fool knows that this is purely a frame-up, but when it comes to those families that were confiscated, which one did not have their hands covered with blood, lying on Ming's body to suck blood, and eating them one by one
The brains are full of fat. Even if they are all killed, it is not unfair at all.
Chu Yi chuckled and said: "The old Duke understands the righteousness well. When Chu Yi returns to the capital, he will definitely explain to His Majesty the help that the old Duke has given Chu Yi."
As he spoke, Chu Yi muttered: "It turns out that Mr. Chu really needs my help with something!"
Xu Er stroked his beard and said with a bit of curiosity: "Oh, I don't know if the governor has anything you need my help with, but please just say so."
Chu Yi said slowly: "The old Duke also knows that Chu has confiscated dozens of gentry and dignitary houses this time, including gold, silver and jewelry. They will all be transported to the capital to present to His Majesty.
But among these families, there are a lot of acres of land, shop land deeds, etc. that have not been confiscated..."
Xu Yan raised his eyebrows and said, "What do you mean, Lord Governor?"
Chu Yi smiled slightly and said: "The old Duke also knows that Chu is now notorious in this Jiangnan area, and outsiders talk about it. Therefore, it is necessary for the old Duke to come forward and invite some powerful people and gentry. Chu is going to bring those
The confiscated acres were sold by shops at 60% of the market price!"
Xu Peng's eyes lit up, 60% of the market price, where can you find such a price? If you can buy some acres of land and shops, even if you resell them later, it will be almost half of the huge profit.
Xu Pengju was able to realize this, and as a man who had lived for decades, Xu Yan could also realize it. After pondering for a while, Xu Yan laughed and said: "This matter couldn't be simpler. It won't be as simple as three days later."
I will hold a banquet in a courtyard outside the city. When the time comes, the governor will bring all the land and shop title deeds with him. I think everyone will not disappoint the governor."
Chu Yi smiled and said: "With these words from the old prince, Chu can feel at ease!"
Watching Chu Yi leave, until Chu Yi and the people in the Dongchang disappeared without a trace, Xu Pengju said to Xu Ru: "Grandpa, does Chu Yi really dare to kill so many people at once?"
Xu Er looked back at Xu Pengju and said, "Do you think he dares?"
Facing Xu Yan's question, Xu Pengju took a deep breath, pondered for a long time, and said slowly: "My grandson doesn't know!"
Xu Yan was not disappointed with Xu Pengju's answer, but said seriously: "Chu Yi is decisive and ruthless in his actions. If he doesn't take action, it will be like a landslide. This time it is not a question of whether he kills those people or not, but
It’s about whether he is willing to stop here!”
Xu Pengju suddenly raised his head and looked at Xu Yan, who had a solemn look on his face, and said tremblingly: "He...he has arrested so many people and even wants to kill them. Aren't he ready to stop?"
Xu Yan let out a long sigh and said: "Grandpa, I don't know. I have met all kinds of people in my life, and I have a lot of experience, but I can't understand the thoughts of this Governor Chu."
While talking, Xu Di turned around and walked into the mansion. When he passed by Xu Pengju, he heard Xu Di's instructions: "I will leave it to you to handle the banquet in three days. Send invitations to those people.
Just figure out the points list yourself."
Chu Yi left the Duke of Wei's mansion, followed by several Dongchang fans and rode on the long street.
When they were walking under a restaurant, suddenly several jars of strong liquor were smashed down, accompanied by torches, and suddenly a fire broke out on the long street.
The horses were frightened, neighing and jumping. Several of them were accidentally thrown off their horses, but Chu Yi tightened the reins, and the horse under him jumped high and jumped over the flames.
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Phew! Phew! Phew!
The sound of a powerful crossbow piercing the air came, and Chu Yi's expression changed slightly, and he saw arrows flashing with cold light heading straight for his vitals.
Above the restaurant, sitting on the seats by the window, two figures saw Chu Yi and his party crossing the street from a distance. The sudden turn of events shocked the two of them. One of the young men couldn't help but reveal something in his eyes when he saw Chu Yi being attacked.
He said with excitement and joy: "Master, look, someone has assassinated the eunuch..."
The green-shirted scribe's expression changed when he heard this. He didn't wait for the young man to finish his words and immediately shouted in a deep voice: "Chong'er, shut up!"
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