Your Majesty, please beg for mercy. The prince's rebellion was successful.

"There are ways, but there are risks involved."

Seeing that the atmosphere was almost over, Dong Yun asked him to get off work, looking a little hesitant.

"Clan Chief Dong, it doesn't matter if you say so!"

"We will definitely follow the lead of the five major families!"

The people sitting below are all powerful country squires, but in front of the five major families, they are far behind.

At the moment, they can only think of ways to unite closely with the five major families.

After all, once the autumn tax is imposed, the five major families will be the first to refuse!

"If that's the case, then my five major families won't hide it!"

"Although we are based in Xiang County, we do not have the strength to compete with the imperial court."

"But if our eighteen counties, seventy-two cities, and millions of people can be twisted into a rope, it will be a powerful force that cannot be ignored!"

"Even the imperial court does not ignore us."

The heads of the five major families looked at everyone, and after these words fell, everyone fell silent.

How could they not hear that the deep meaning behind these words was to go against the imperial court! ?

Standing on the opposite side of the imperial court, they had never thought about it, but did they really dare? !

"Everyone, please think clearly, once you open your mouth, some things will never end."

"I paid the autumn tax this time. Can you still avoid future autumn taxes?"

"In addition to the autumn tax, there are also salt taxes, tariffs, etc., have you really thought about it?"

Seeing everyone's reaction, Chai Ning was not in a hurry.

And these words made everyone who had fallen into silence suddenly raise their heads, with unwillingness in their eyes!

Hundreds of years of accumulation have allowed the landowners and gentry in Xiang County to accumulate considerable wealth.

So what if I pay taxes for a year? !

Their heritage and foundation cannot be shaken!

But if this happens every year, who can survive it? ?

"Yes, we have never paid taxes in Xiang County for hundreds of years!"

"This hole must not be opened!"

"So what if he is the prince?!"

Finally, someone couldn't help it and shouted loudly.

When others saw this, they also echoed.

However, this group of people still had some concerns. As they spoke, their peripheral vision looked at the people in the front row from time to time.

Because the people in the front row are officials from the imperial court!

There are city lords, county magistrates, and even generals!

The attitude of these people at this time can be said to be quite crucial!

However, what everyone didn't expect was that from beginning to end, these people sat quietly, stretching from time to time, but never interrupted everyone.

There was no stopping the crowd's reaction.

They seemed to hear nothing and see nothing.

Such a situation made everyone present feel completely relieved, and then the voices of agreement became more obvious.

We are all smart people. Today, people from the officialdom can come and be so calm. In their opinion, there is only one possibility, and that is that the five major families have taken care of these officials.

"Hmph, a bunch of pickpockets."

Zhou Zheng frowned when he saw this, and he had murderous intentions towards these officials.

Collusion between top and bottom, eating inside and outside, damn it!

"very good!"

"Today's Mutual Insurance Conference, we have only one purpose, and that is to resist non-payment of taxes!"

"As long as everyone can hold on, this gap cannot be opened!"

Seeing everyone like this, Cai Hong, the head of the Cai family, nodded with satisfaction.

"Several clan leaders, what if the court imposes taxes?! What should we do?"

A middle-aged man below was still a little worried and hesitant.

Everyone's attitude can naturally be unified, but what if we really face the actual situation? !

Sure enough, this question made everyone look heavy, and their eyes fell on the five clan leaders above.

What can they do once many officials and troops show up? !

"Everyone can rest assured that we will come to collect taxes, but we will not kill innocent people indiscriminately."

"After all, our officials and citizens in Xiang County have always been one family."

At this moment, a middle-aged man with a fat head, big ears, and a big belly in the front cleared his throat, stood up slowly, and spoke softly with a gentle smile on his face.

"Ding Jiang?"

The man in front of Zhou Zhengren is the county magistrate of Xiang County!

It is the largest official position in Xiang County besides the county guard, and it is the second-in-command of Xiang County!

Zhou Zheng was not surprised that he was here, but he said these words blatantly, but Zhou Zheng did not expect it!

"With what Lord Ding said, I will naturally understand!"

"Thank you sir!"

Everyone smiled knowingly, which was clearly telling everyone that they would not use force when enforcing the law!

In this way, everything will be easier to handle.

The attitude of the county magistrate is as expected from other officials in the county.

At that time, it must have been just going through the motions.

The thunder is loud and the raindrops are small.

When the prince feels that the forced autumn tax collection cannot be carried out, he will naturally give up!

high!

wonderful!

"Don't worry, everyone, if an extreme situation does arise, you will have the support of our entire Xiang County behind you!"

"Remember, he, Zhou Zheng, is a prince, but he is only a prince!"

"I want to use my own power to break hundreds of years of rules in our Xiang County. It's a wishful thinking!"

"He gives us face and we respect him!"

"He doesn't give us face, so we don't have to tolerate him!"

Chai Ning's words can be described as treasonous and can implicate the nine tribes!

But he just said it casually!

However, the officials present and the gentry and landlords present not only did not feel scared, but also felt a little excited.

Because they have already investigated Zhou Zheng's background.

He is just a prince in name only!

What to be afraid of! ?

"What do you think?!"

However, just when everyone gathered together to reach an agreement, Chai Ning turned to stare at Zhou Zheng and asked with a smile.

This question instantly attracted everyone's attention.

And everyone's expressions were complicated and meaningful.

"Everything is decided by the five major families alone."

Zhou Zheng was a little surprised when he was suddenly clicked, but he quickly calmed down, smiled and responded softly.

"But, my Tian family has a problem?!"

"Say!"

"If the other party uses force, what will happen to me, Xiangjun?!"

After this question, everyone fell silent.

"Can the five major families really risk everything and advance and retreat with everyone?"

The smile on Zhou Zheng's face did not diminish, but it hit everyone's soul!

That's right, the five major families can afford to lose, but they can't afford to lose!

"Don't worry, our five major families will advance and retreat together with everyone!"

"If anyone violates it, he will be punished by heaven and earth!"

Dong Yun stood up with a serious look on his face.

And these words also completely dispelled other people's concerns.

They know very well the strength of the five major families.

If you are not good at literature, then you can do martial arts!

With the capabilities of the five major families, an army of ten thousand people can be established in a short period of time!

The court, do you really dare? !

"You are so arrogant. When the time comes, I must ask the boss to completely eradicate the five major families!"

Zhou Ping felt indignant when he saw the arrogance of the five major families!

Zhou Zheng, on the other hand, still looked calm.

"Everyone, if you have no objection, just sign this petition!"

Then, Cai Hong gave an order, and dozens of servants walked up to Zhou Zheng and others carrying papers and pens.

"Declaration of life and death!?"

After reading the content inside, many people took a deep breath.

This is to make all the representatives of the eighteen counties and seventy-two cities unite as one!

Damn it, just sign it!

However, everyone was also furious and signed their names one after another!

Because, other than that, they have no choice!