Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

At least no one has started to attack the governor's mansion now, that's because the emotions of the people at the scene haven't reached their climax, and it's because the prestige of the imperial court and the credibility of the government have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, so that the people have not yet reached the point of madness .

At this time, more and more people flocked to the governor's mansion from all directions in the city, and the number was increasing geometrically.

Now, just like boiling water in a cauldron, as long as it breaks through to a critical point, the lid of the pot will naturally be blown away by the boiling heat.

In an elegant room of a wine shop only 30 meters away from the scene of the governor's mansion, Guo Ye and Li Ke, king of Shu, were leaning on the window and watching the scene in front of them.

Seeing this kind of scene for the first time, Li Ke asked with a pale face, "Guo Changshi, really, nothing serious will happen, right?"

Guo Ye said with a smile: "Your Highness, the people are just expressing their anger to Governor Liang. It's all about venting. Nothing serious will happen, so don't worry. Didn't I say that? No one dares to hold a bow to ordinary people. Take an arrow, unless he's tired of life."

Hearing Guo Ye's reassurance, Li Ke was a little relieved, and asked again: "Now everything is going according to your plan, Guo Changshi, and it seems to be going smoothly. Then, what should we do next?" Woolen cloth?"

"Next?"

Guo Ye stared straight at the gate of Shuzhou Governor's Mansion, and said with a sneer, "We don't need to do anything next, just do one word well!"

"Which word do you want? Guo Changshi, please say so!"

"Wait! Wait, wait!"

"Wait? Wait?"

Chapter 662 Expedient measures

wait,

Time was waiting and day by day, more and more people and fishermen surrounded the Governor's Mansion. Fortunately, Yu Kui's Zhechong Duwei's Mansion soldiers guarded the gate, which prevented the governor's mansion from being smashed into the crisis.

However, day after day, the people of Shuzhou demanded to lift the ban on the Minjiang River, and the voice of returning my livelihood became louder and louder.

Not only in Shuzhou, but also in Bazhou, Zhenzhou and other places, the same scene is also being staged.

For the past few days, Liang Shidao, who was hiding in the cellar in the governor's mansion, really lived a life of hardship, hiding his head and showing his tail.

He didn't dare to go out of the cellar, let alone the gate of the governor's mansion, because he knew very well that as long as he dared to take half a step out of the gate of the governor's mansion, those mad dogs like savagery outside would definitely tear him to pieces.For the last time, I had to tie him up and drag him out to parade in the streets to vent his anger.

Crouching in the cellar, Liang Shidao cursed bitterly: "It is thanks to that traitor Guo Ye that I can come to such a state. As long as we get through the current difficulties, if I, Liang Shidao, don't drive them out of Shuzhou completely, I swear not to be human!"

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Someone above the cellar patted the passage door, and a voice said: "Lord Inspector, Lord Wei, Bazhou Inspector, has also sent a letter. He asks you to get in touch with His Royal Highness the King of Shu as soon as possible, and ask him to send a letter to Jiuzhou in the name of the Governor's Mansion of Shu Prefecture." Lieutenant Zhechong of the prefectural capital issued a call-up order to join forces as soon as possible to wipe out the gangs of the Minjiang River and completely lift the blockade of the Minjiang River, so that ordinary fishermen and merchants can make a living on the Minjiang River again."

"What? They came to force me and Li Ke to bow their heads again??"

Liang Shidao climbed up the cellar to the ground full of anger, roaring hoarsely.

Because of staying in the dark cellar for too long, the glare of the sun made his eyes slightly squinted and he couldn't open his eyes. He slightly covered his forehead with his hand, looked at Yu Kui and continued to say angrily: "The former Yizhou The governor of Songzhou, the governor of Songzhou, the governor of Tengzhou and others wrote to me, and now the surname Xu in Bazhou is also urging me? Could it be that they really believed the rumors and really thought that I, Liang Shidao, was the instigator of this incident?"

Yu Kui said in a low voice: "My lord, now this rumor has spread to dozens of prefectures and counties in central Sichuan, and the entire officialdom in central Sichuan is discussing how you, my lord, have committed crimes above and below, and how you have taken His Royal Highness to the ground and forced him, the Grand Master of Shu Province, The name of the governor is not worthy of the name. Alas, if this matter is not resolved this morning, if it is reported to Chang'an, it will be very bad for the future of your future."

Speaking of this, even Yu Kui was a little scared, even a little regretful.He regretted that he was messing around with Liang Shidao, and even more regretted being on Liang Shidao's broken ship that could sink at any time and lose his head at any time.

Immediately, Liang Shidao let out a long sigh, and said a little decadently: "It's really ruined by a thousand-year-old way, and it was ruined by a fledgling vassal. No, it should be ruined by an ignorant ruffian. His surname is Guo." The dog thief is a local ruffian, a rogue villain."

Yu Kui reminded softly: "My lord, if it's really not possible, you should give up and admit defeat first, and find His Highness the King of Shu to clear up the previous suspicions. Then send a letter to the other five Zhechong Captains. Let them go to the table for the time being." His Royal Highness the King of Shu, express his willingness to obey the restraint of the governor's office in Shuzhou. This is also a transitional measure as a last resort, right?

Now the situation of the other party is stronger than others, if His Royal Highness the King of Shu doesn't order in the name of the Governor's Mansion of Shu Prefecture to let the governor's mansions from all over the country join forces to encircle and suppress the Cao Gang, I am afraid that the people's resentment and indignation in various places will grow bigger and bigger. Use it to cause civil chaos.At that time, let alone the black hats that you and I are waiting for, my lord, I am afraid that there will be troubles on the other side of Manglong Mountain, and it will be difficult to save the head of the big guy. "

When Liang Shidao heard Yu Kui's words, he felt a stab of panic in his heart, and he wanted to get angry at Yu Kui again.But what Yu Kui said seems to be the only way to solve the problem at present.Otherwise, there is no other way, and the situation will get worse and worse, until it gets out of hand.

Immediately, Liang Shidao sighed, and said softly: "Forget it, the overall situation is the most important thing, so what if you give up for a while and admit that you are wronged? In the future, when a major event is accomplished, today's humiliation must be retaliated. "

When Yu Kui heard that Liang Shidao was willing to succumb, he took a long breath and felt a lot more at ease. He took advantage of the situation and boasted and praised: "Master Inspector is able to bend and stretch, which is really what a man does. I admire, admire!"

Liang Shidao ignored Yu Kui's flattery, but directly ordered: "Yu Kui, you go to His Royal Highness the King of Shu for me, and said that I, as the host of Shuzhou, have always wanted to set up an office in the Governor's Mansion. Invite Your Highness to have a meal. Your Highness, please be sure to honor your presence."

Yu Kui felt contemptuous in his heart, seeing what he said was like a tattered fig leaf, he wanted to be both a whore and a chastity archway, I am.

However, he still smiled and said yes, and then he did not forget to ask: "Lord Inspector, are you going to draft a few letters and ask your subordinates to send them out of Shuzhou City overnight, and send them to the other five Zhechong captains as soon as possible?" hands?"

Liang Shidao nodded, biting his voice heavily and exhorted: "Remember, telling them to let the governor's government of Shuzhou temporarily accept the restraint is only a stopgap measure, and it's just a temporary hibernation. However, in the future, all relevant major matters must be reported first. Only when the governor knows about it can we make another decision."

Yu Kui said yes, and with Liang Shidao waving away the guests, he turned back and left the Chaihe Courtyard where the cellar was located.

At this time, Liang Shidao was the only one left in the whole courtyard.

Liang Shidao felt aggrieved and useless, he couldn't help looking at the sky to vent his depression, and then turned to the direction of Chang'an, muttering in his heart very puzzled: "It's really strange, I sent someone to send a letter to Chang'an Xiao Pushe How can there be no reply for a long time? I must write another letter to tell the truth about the situation in Shuzhou."

"Xiao Pushe, Xiao Pushe, the wealth and life of Liang Shidao, as well as the wealth and life of the captains of the six prefectures of Shuzhou, Bazhou, and Zhenzhou in the middle of Shu, are all entrusted to you alone. Beheaded!" We have done all the serious crimes secretly for you, you can't let us ignore it."

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Chang'an, Xiao Mansion.

Today is the "last seven" day of the Xiao family.

What is the last seven?Counting from the date of death, every seven days is a memorial day, and the first seven days are called "the first seven"; by analogy, the second seven days are "two sevens"; ", "May 49th", "Six Seventh", and "Last Seventh", a total of [-] days.

According to folklore, people have three souls and seven souls, one soul goes away in seven days, the soul is exhausted in three years, seven full souls are exhausted, and one soul goes out one year after death, so there are "seven periods" and three years to pass.

Today is the last seven days of Xiao Shen, the eldest son of the Xiao family who committed suicide by throwing himself into a well, that is to say, he died for a full 49 days.

According to the custom, the relatives and friends of the deceased will burn ghost coins, incense, paper, large wax, gold and silver buckets, etc. for the deceased at home on the last seventh day as sacrifices, so that he will have no worries about food and clothing in the underworld, and will not have to live in poverty.

Similarly, several tables of banquets will be set up to entertain the guests who come to pay homage.

Since the death of the eldest son, Xiao Yu has been in an extremely depressed mood, and even a little surly, and he gets angry at every turn to beat the concubines and servants in the mansion to vent his anger.

The entire Xiao family has been silent in a weird and tense atmosphere.

Even though today is the last seven days, everyone in the mansion is still in a state of trembling.

At this time, the members of the Xiao family were all burning paper money for the deceased eldest son Xiao Shen in the courtyard, and from time to time invited some monks to help chant sutras.

Apart from the Xiao family's wives and concubines in Zhang Luo, Xiao Ting, the second son of the Xiao family, presided over all matters in the mansion.

Only Xiao Yu, the head of the family, could not be seen.

Xiao Yu is also at home, but in order to avoid hurting the scene and participate in the eldest son's last seven days in the future.

He locked himself in the study, depressed all day long, let alone a lot of official business, he didn't even go to the morning court for a long time.

In the study room, Xiao Yu was holding the inscription copied by his eldest son Xiao Shen in a daze, sighing from time to time.

Unexpectedly, there was another burst of grinning, and he said to himself: "Shen'er, Shen'er, why are you so overwhelmed? If you leave like this, who in the Xiao family can inherit father's mantle? Sigh, do you still have to rely on you?" A younger brother who doesn’t live up to expectations and doesn’t improve?”