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

The mutual protection meeting in Ningdu Tower ended soon.

Representatives of all parties have signed the so-called life and death certificate to advance and retreat together, and live and die together!

In this way, the gentry and landlords in the entire Xiang County were unified on the issue of this autumn tax.

Of course, everyone also knows that once they sign this life and death certificate, it means that no matter how much they pay, they cannot change their minds.

Because once someone withdraws, this life and death certificate will not only become evidence submitted to the court, but they will also become the enemy of the entire Xiang County, eighteen counties and seventy-two cities!

One can imagine the price faced!

Everyone gradually left, except Zhou Zheng.

"If you don't tell secret stories, I dare to ask my little brother, what is the relationship between the person above and the Tian family!?"

"What is Tian's main purpose this time?"

Chai Ning and Zhou Zheng were the only two people in the huge room.

As the current helmsman of the Chai family, his status is so noble.

Not to mention that Zhou Zheng is just a young man under twenty years old, even the governor of Xiang County must be polite when facing the leader of the Chai family.

But at this moment, Chai Ning didn't have any airs about Zhou Zheng, and was actually a bit amiable.

"Clan Chief Chai, we cannot disclose the relationship between that person and us."

"As for my purpose, Mr. Tian, ​​it is very simple. I want to know what the content of this mutual insurance conference is."

Zhou Zheng picked up the tea cup next to him, took a sip, and said calmly.

This unhurried attitude and this answer confirmed Chai Ning's guess that the Tian family might want to pass on all the news about Xiangjun to the third prince.

"It seems that Mr. Tian has had some good luck in recent years."

"If you can get in touch with someone, you will definitely prosper in the future."

With a Yingying smile, Chai Ning stroked his white beard, as if pointing something out.

"Clan Chief Chai doesn't need to make insinuations like this. I, the Tian family, are used to being honest and have no ability to compete for the position of Xiang County."

"As long as others don't provoke me, Mr. Tian, ​​I, Mr. Tian, ​​will naturally not make things difficult for others."

Zhou Zheng could see Chai Ning's worry at a glance, sneered in his heart, and responded casually.

"Is it?"

"No matter what, we all belong to the one above. If you need it in the future, just ask."

"My Chai family has three acres of land in Xiang County, and what I say is quite effective."

Chai Ning was obviously very satisfied with Zhou Zheng's answer.

But he was even more curious about Zhou Zheng.

At such an age, he has such a stable character, and he can still talk and laugh happily in front of the huge Chai family. From this alone, Chai Ning is sure that Zhou Zheng is not simple.

But he didn't care about the relationship between Tian and the third prince.

As long as Tian has no ambition, nothing else matters.

"The Third Highness has only one request, and that is to fight to the end."

"But Chief Chai did a great job."

"I think His Highness the Third Prince will be very satisfied when he finds out."

In return, Zhou Zheng smiled and mentioned the words "His Royal Highness" directly, which made Chai Ning believe that Tian and Zhou Qiao had a close relationship.

"Fight to the end!?"

"Your Highness, you can rest assured. I am as united as the county on this matter."

With Zhou Qiao's support, Chai Ning felt more confident.

Xiangjun is far away from the imperial capital, and everyone is not clear about the situation in the imperial court.

But Chai Ning is different. He is very familiar with the situation of the nine sons competing for the heir, and he also knows very well that as long as he makes Zhou Zheng suffer a big loss in Xiangjun this time, he will not only get the approval of the third prince, but also indirectly give the big prince Opportunity for the prince and the second prince!

This kind of thing is simply killing two birds with one stone!

Except for Zhou Zheng, almost everyone else is a profit-maker!

Why not do it? !

"But I heard that the current prince is a little different and his methods are extraordinary. Chief Chai may have to be careful."

Seeing that Chai Ning was so steadfast in his vows, Zhou Zheng gave him a timely reminder.

"This is Xiang County, and there is no room for a powerless prince to dictate."

"The result that His Highness wants, I, Chai Ning, will definitely not let him down."

His eyes were dark and his gaze flickered.

If Zhou Zheng had agreed to everyone's proposal to increase the autumn tax by 30% from the beginning, then there might be a possibility of mediation between the two parties.

But now, if the other party adopts the simplest and most primitive brutal methods, then it is no wonder that the Chai family leads the crowd to resist.

As for the prince's skills and abilities! ?

He, Chai Ning, has never seen it and will not believe it.

He's just a youngster under twenty years old. In his eyes, Chai Ning, he can't afford to make trouble!

"May I ask Chief Chai, are the officials present today reliable?"

"Don't worry, they have taken advantage of several of our major families over the years. There is no turning back."

The entire Xiang County officials have an inseparable relationship with the local gentry.

Once the squire and landlord are overthrown, not to mention cutting off their financial resources, just by reporting the relationship between the two parties, they may be able to take off their shameless hats, and even ransack their homes and destroy their clans!

Because of this, the Chai family has such a say in Xiang County!

"So good!"

"The kid has to go back and resume his life, so he won't stay any longer."

The two talked for a long time, like old friends, like old friends, like meeting a close friend. The conversation didn't end until the sky was getting dark.

Chai Ning wanted to keep Zhou Zheng for a while, because in his opinion, this young man's conversation, vision, and layout were extraordinary and even admirable!

However, since the third prince is probably waiting for news here, it is not convenient to stay for a long time.

"I didn't expect that the Tian family would actually cultivate such a young generation!"

"Even if the Tian family in the future cannot keep up with my Chai family, with this son, they can still make the Tian family leap thousands of miles!"

Looking at Zhou Zheng's retreating figure, Chai Ning whispered softly.

Although the Chai family is large, it is a pity that among the younger generation, it is almost difficult to find someone who is embarrassed to take on important responsibilities.

This is what Chai Ning is most worried about.

"Clan leader..."

After a long time, the fourth elder of the Chai family frowned and came to Chai Ning with a solemn expression.

"Master Tian and his party have left Corning City."

"but...... "

Chai Qing's hesitant appearance made Chai Ning frown, and then he scolded in a deep voice: "What's wrong?!"

"I always feel that Mr. Tian's figure makes me want to be alone..."

"Like who?!"

"The current prince, Zhou Zheng!"

Taking a deep breath, Chai Qing answered seriously.

Just now he personally sent Zhou Zheng and others away, but Zhou Zheng's appearance was somewhat similar to the Zhou Zheng Chai Qing had seen in Yancheng before!

And these words made Chai Ning's face suddenly darken.

If other people said such things, Chai Ning might be dismissive, but Chai Qing was different!

He is gifted with a photographic memory!

He never looks at people by their faces, but by their bones!

In all these years, Chai Qing has never misjudged anyone!

"Do you want to chase me now?"

Chai Qing's eyes flashed with a trace of cruelty. He seemed to be taking action on the road. He just thought that with Zhou Zheng's status, it was impossible to come to Corning City unprepared, so he could only endure it for the time being!

Of course, the most important thing is that Chai Ning is not completely sure!

After all, he did not come into close contact with Zhou Zheng that day in Yancheng.

"Need not!"

"Send someone to contact Mr. Tian immediately and it will become clear."

"Of course, if he is really dressed as the current prince, then things will be much more interesting!"

Chai Ning's words made Chai Qing look confused.

But seeing how confident Chai Ning was, he knew that Chai Ning must have had a plan.