Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu lowered his head and glanced, a bright light flashed in his eyes.

After half an hour, Zhu Xu went downstairs refreshed and sat at the dining table, ready to eat.

The blush on Bumbutai's face did not fade, but his expression was calm. On the contrary, Hai Lanzhu hesitated to speak, and his face was a little awkward.

Cao Huachun came in from the outside and whispered in Zhu Xu's ear, "Your Majesty, there is news from the canal. It seems that someone is planning to block the canal."

After years of cleaning, the canal has become the most important traffic route between the north and the south, especially the water transportation between the north and the south. Summer grain is coming soon, and if it is really going to be blocked, I am afraid it will shake the court.

Zhu Xu smiled, picked up the bowl and said, "Some people just can't sit still...... Is everyone on the list complete?"

Cao Huachun was taken aback, and immediately said: "Fang Kongzhang called officials from all over the world to enter Yingtian Mansion two days ago, and they will arrive tomorrow at the latest. There are quite a few people on the list."

Zhu Xu twitched his mouth and said: "Then what are you waiting for, pass the decree, tell Lao Cao, it will be tomorrow."

Chapter 687

Just when the whole Yingtian Mansion knew that the emperor had arrived in Yingtian and was feeling uneasy, Zhu Xu's new decree exploded like thunder over Yingtian Mansion and even the whole Nanzhili.

Fang Kongxuan, Fu Zonglong, Xu Jie, Shi Bangyao and others looked at this decree with serious expressions.

Shi Bangyao had seen Zhu Xu before, and had a basic judgment on Zhu Xu. He looked at the expressions of several people, and thought about it: "My lords, the emperor invited all the nobles in Nanzhili to watch the military exercise, and he must have something to do. .”

Xu Jie was lenient, and said calmly, "I don't care about these things, but there are so many names in the decree, it needs to be organized carefully, and the time is still a bit tight."

Fu Zonglong didn't speak, his face was sullen, and his brows were tightened.

Fang Kongxue was waiting for Fu Zonglong to speak, but when he saw Fu Zonglong's expression, his heart jumped suddenly, and his expression became tense.

Fu Zonglong also saw Fang Kongxuan's expression in a blink of an eye. The two looked at each other and knew each other's worries at the same time.

If the emperor wants to take this opportunity to catch them all... Both of them shudder when they think about it.

Fu Zonglong murmured, and said: "Lord Fang, why don't we find a few opportunities to meet the emperor first, the arrangement of so many people is also a problem, it just happens to be a pretext."

Fang Kongxuan understood Fu Zonglong's meaning, nodded and said: "Okay, I will find a way."

Xu Jie, Shi Bangyao and others were startled, not understanding what the two adults meant.

Zhu Xu's will spread like flying electricity, and people who mattered to him were more sensitive than Shi Bangyao and others. At this moment, the Wu family compound was full of people.

Fatty Chen was sweating profusely. He was also on the list of being invited, and he would go to the Huben Army barracks tomorrow to observe the military exercise.

As a matter of fact, almost all honorable persons, officials, wealthy merchants, gentry, etc. in Southern Zhili were invited.Those who have no ghosts in their hearts are naturally happy. It is an honor to be invited by the emperor, but those who have ghosts in their hearts are trembling and uneasy.

Anyone who "makes trouble" is afraid of being "cut leeks" by the emperor and collectively harvesting their heads. The picture is very scary to think about.

Fatty Chen looked left and right, everyone was muttering and looking worried.

Today's emperor is a man who doesn't play cards according to common sense and has no scruples. If you want to restrain him with etiquette or reputation, don't even think about it!

Fatty Chen looked around, and suddenly realized that among the people they came, none of them were officials, and none of them were in the field!

He was startled in his heart, and he jumped, only then did he realize that the Wu family was using merchants like them to take the lead, to test the court, and to be the emperor's cannon fodder!

Fatty Chen's mouth was dry, his heart was jumping in his throat, he quietly walked to the steps of the lobby, and whispered to an old man: "Well, Butler Wu, is Third Uncle still free?"

The old man glanced at Fatty Chen lightly, without any intention of opening his mouth.

The corner of Fatty Chen's mouth twitched, and he retreated resentfully.

Fatty Chen was sweating profusely. He was one of the leaders of the Hui Gang, and he was extremely sensitive to the court situation.

"Damn it, why didn't I see through it!" Fatty Chen hated in his heart, it was obviously impossible to leave at this time, his eyes were gloomy and flickering non-stop.

When Fatty Chen was worried, the three brothers of the Wu family were gathering in front of Mr. Wu, who was lying on the rocking chair, squinting and motionless, just like last night.

Boss Wu frowned, and said with an uneasy expression: "Father, Jing Zheng suddenly appeared, and with such a sudden order, isn't it... going to attack our family?"

The second child Wu who was arrogant yesterday has lost his voice at this moment, and is looking at Mr. Wu who is not far away with his eyes wide open.

They can't disobey Jing Zheng's will, they have to go if they go, and they have to go if they don't go, of course, whether they go or not can't change Jing Zheng's will and their predestined results.

Wu Lao San looked calm, and said calmly: "Father, Jing Zheng's intentions cannot be determined yet, but if he uses the name of military exercises to wield the butcher's knife again in Nanzhili, our Wu family will bear the brunt of it!"

Mr. Wu slowly opened his eyes, he was really old, his whole body was haggard and inhuman, he looked terrible at first glance.

His chapped lips moved slowly, and his voice came out weakly: "Tomorrow...day...lift...I...go..."

The faces of the three brothers of the Wu family all changed slightly. Mr. Wu is really too old, and even breathing makes people worry. He is afraid that he will die in the next moment, so how dare he carry it out and travel long distances to observe the military exercise.

But Mr. Wu had already closed his eyes slowly and remained motionless.

Boss Wu frowned tightly, and said hesitantly, "Father, you'd better not go, I'll tell you if you have anything to say. Besides, I'm the son of Wu's eldest son, so I'll take care of everything, and I will never drag the Wu family... ..."

Wu's second child also followed suit at this time, and said anxiously: "Father, don't worry, I will never let Jing Zheng do anything to our Wu family! If he dares to act recklessly, I will... crash to death on his steps Down!"

Eldest Wu glanced at Second Eldest Wu, and said calmly, "I'm the elder brother, listen to me!"

Wu Lao San didn't want to hear the two elder brothers arguing at this time, so he leaned over to Mr. Wu and said, "Father, it's really not appropriate for you to go in person, the three of us should go, Jingzheng is about to be killed, even if we come, since my Wu family If you dare to do it, you won’t be afraid that he will settle accounts after autumn!”

Mr. Wu's closed eyes slowly opened again, and he said word by word: "Just... this..."

The three brothers looked at each other, and they all frowned tightly, with serious expressions on their faces.

The most important thing in etiquette is "filial piety". It is undoubtedly unfilial to let such an old father run around, and he may die. The three brothers are hesitant.

But none of them could resist Mr. Wu's decision.

The three brothers glanced at the old man again, looked at each other, and stepped back quietly.

The three brothers were sitting in the secret room. Boss Wu frowned and said in a solemn voice: "We must find a way to deal with it. If Jing Zheng really takes action, my Wu family's century-old foundation will be destroyed in one go. We must not be caught like this!"

Wu Er Er snorted and said: "Jing is the emperor, how many officials in Nanzhili dare not listen to him? If you had listened to me earlier, you would have arranged some people in the army and in the officialdom. Why are blind people touching elephants now? Let others butcher!"

Boss Wu's expression changed slightly, and he reprimanded: "It's not like you can't see Jing Zheng's control over the army. What will happen to those who interfere? If my Wu family interferes, I won't be able to live today!"

Wu Er Er's face was ugly, and he said angrily: "Then what should we do now? Father wants to come forward in person. What face do I have waiting in Nanzhili? I don't have to go out from now on!"

Wu Laosan heard the two quarrel again, and said in a deep voice: "Okay! Listen to me!"

The eldest brother Wu and the second child suddenly fell silent, and they all turned to look at the third child Wu.

Wu Lao san put on a blank face and said in thought: "At this time, we can't rush forward, let alone do nothing. The background of our Wu family is not something outsiders can speculate. It's time to do something secretly."

Boss Wu was startled, then thoughtful, Er nodded and said: "That's true, if someone with weight can speak for my Wu family, Jing Zhengzheng will have some scruples."

Wu Laosan has great prestige, his voice fell, Wu Laoer also thought about it and said: "Then make a move, when Jing Zheng is about to make a move, let him see my Wu family's strength in Nanzhili!"