Bandits

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"How did you know?" Yan Mu looked shocked.

Yueli said slowly: "Your niece Yan Shuchen and the Wang family colluded with Zhou Qi to rebel and support the second emperor's daughter to ascend the throne. It seems that Prime Minister Yan also knows about it. Then do you know that the princess has summoned King Xiping to the capital?"

Yan Mu sat on the chair and closed his eyes as if his whole body was exhausted. Before he entered Beijing that day, he told Yan Shuchen not to associate with Zhou's family, but Yan Shuchen still secretly colluded with Zhou Qi, and now he is so bold. Intending to rebel, this is what Yan Mu only realized after Yan Shuchen framed Wang Qing, but it is too late to know now. There is no way to get on or off the boat.

"Thinking about it, Prime Minister Yan is also having a headache because of his niece's move, what if I can get the Yan family out of this matter?" Yue Li said in an unhurried tone.

Yan Mumeng opened his eyes and looked at Yueli.

Yueli said: "It's better to cooperate with me, Yan Xiang. As long as the descendants of the Yan family don't rush to die in the future, I can keep the Yan family rich and honorable for another hundred years."

"Don't talk nonsense, Master," Yan Mu said, staring closely at Yue Li.

Yue Li got up and unfolded the rice paper he had prepared overnight, put it in Yan Mu's hand, raised his chin and said, "Mr. Yan, please take a look."

Yan Mu picked up the rice paper and took a look, the map of Fengxiang was drawn on it, especially the halfway from Nanjun to the capital, Yan Mu looked puzzled what Yueli meant by this, and asked: "The master asked me to see the map what for?"

Yueli explained: "Nanjun is located in the south, with many rivers, fertile land, and rich products, which are incomparable to other places. However, when going to the capital, the rain is scarce all year round, the land is dry, and the crops often fail. It is time-consuming and labor-intensive to transport food to the capital, and often the silver earned from selling food and food is not enough to cover the expenses on the road."

"Of course I know this. What does this have to do with the map?" Yan Mu asked.

Yue Li leaned over and drew the map with his fingers, and said, "What if we build a canal from Nanjun through Yongcheng, through Anding, and then to the capital?"

Yan Mu was stunned when he heard this, he looked at the line drawn on the map for a while, and said: "If this canal can be opened, the merit will last forever."

Yue Li raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "Why don't the Yan family open this canal for His Majesty?"

Yan Mu was very excited when he heard this, but when he thought about the manpower and material resources needed to open the canal, he couldn't help but calm down and said: "It is difficult with the strength of my Yan family, but it would be too laborious and costly to open the canal with the power of Fengxiang's whole country."

"With me in Wolong Village, Prime Minister Yan doesn't have to worry about manpower and financial resources. You can just send someone from your Yan family to help manage one or two," Yueli said.Hearing what Yueli said, Yan Mu stared at Yueli closely, does Wolongzhai really have this ability?

Yueli slowly explained: "Wolong Village is known as Yizhai, and most of the people nearby are grateful for the village. If I sell money from Wolong Village, I will call the nearby people to dig canals when the farming is off, and I think the people will be willing to come."

"The people of the generation of Yongcheng have received the favor of Wolongzhai. It is not difficult to call them to dig a canal, but this canal is thousands of miles away from Nanjun to the capital," Yan Mu shook his head. Although the method is feasible, the people of Wolongzhai After all, the power is only in one place in Yongcheng.

"You don't have to worry about this Yan Xiang, all the villages from Nanjun to Jingcheng will belong to me in Wolong Village soon," Yueli said casually.

"What?" Yan Mu was shocked.

"Yan Xiangke sent someone to investigate the news. I think I have taken over half of these villages in Wolong Village in the past few days," Yue Li said.

"Since that's the case, if the master wants to open the canal, he can do it with only the power of Wolongzhai. I'm really willing to give this monstrous contribution to the Yan family," Yan Mu said silently for a while, believing Yueli's words in his heart.

"Fame and wealth are but passing clouds, how can it be more important than my junior sister's life, I think it's worth it," Yue Li said lightly.

"I've lived my age in vain, it's better for the boss to see it thoroughly," Yan Mu smiled wryly and shook his head.

"Yan Xiang doesn't live for himself, but I live for myself," Yue Li said.

"Please head back first, and I will give you an answer tomorrow," Yan Mu said. This matter is no small matter, and Yan Mu still needs to investigate it

"I promised my junior sister to pick her up in three days, and Prime Minister Yan will not disappoint me," Yueli said, Yan Mu solemnly agreed, and then ordered the housekeeper to personally send Yueli and the three back to Wang Qing's residence.

Naturally, the gentry had their own sources of news, and when Yue Li Yan Mu was sent away, he immediately sent people to investigate the news, and the news came a day later to prove that what Yue Li said was true.Wolong Village has captured the village along the road from Nanjun to Anding. This matter has been passed down from generation to generation. Instead of being uneasy, the people praised Wolong Village's move. In the past, bandits here not only hijacked caravans and pedestrians They also looted the nearby people from time to time. The people were already unbearable, but the government was unable to suppress the bandits. The people could only endure it. This time, Wolong Village captured these bandits and sent them all to the government. , the government knew that Wolongzhai had always acted on the principle, and was relieved, and they all obediently sent rewards for suppressing bandits, and Wolongzhai lived in peace since then.

Yan Mu confirmed what Yueli said, and he had already made up his mind, and he only had to wait for the morning court the next day.

Chapter 21

It has been a long time since the Emperor Feng came to the court, and only because the empress dowager was grounded recently, the Emperor Feng came to the court to govern. After the incident of Wang Qing happened, Yan Mu had already complained of being ill at home. Yan Mu and the officials of the gentry all came to the morning court, and everyone knew that the matter of Wang Qing had been dragged on for so long, and there must be a decision today.

The crown prince was also proclaimed to the hall by the Phoenix Emperor today, the crown prince was standing on the lower right side of the Phoenix Emperor, her complexion was good, the second princess Feng Liushang also came to join in the fun, standing behind her was Zhou Qi, and Fang Xiangyan stood by their side At this time, the Phoenix Emperor was silent, and the other ministers did not dare to speak.

Yan Mu took a step forward and said: "Report to Your Majesty." Everyone thought that Yan Mu was bound to put Wang Qing to death this time.

Fenghuang also understood what Yan Mu played, and he had the heart to judge Wang Qing to stabilize the court situation: "What's your play?"

Yan Mu said: "Your Majesty, Wang Tanhua mistakenly killed Yan Liu a few days ago. Although Wang Tanhua was guilty, Wang Tanhua's implementation of the imperial examination and the reform of the land system are all actions that benefit the country and the people. Yan Liu is dead. For the people of Fengxiang, I can't bear your majesty's loss of a capable minister, why don't you let Wang Tanhua go and let her make amends for Feng Xiang's continued reform of the land system, please make a clear decision!"

After hearing Yan Mu's words, the court ministers whispered to each other. Although the poor family officials didn't know why Yan Mu suddenly changed his tone, they couldn't help but see Wang Qing being released. Ji Mo and other noble officials had punished Yan Mu in advance. After getting the news, he is now standing still and talking to his side, only ignorant.

Zhou Qi's face immediately turned dark when he heard Yan Mu's words. The Yan family and the Zhou family were on the same boat, but Yan Mu didn't inform her about this in advance. She answered or not, Feng Liushang's face turned cold after listening.

Fenghuang snorted softly, and all the officials immediately fell silent, and Zhou Qi stood up and said, "Your Majesty, although Wang Tanhua is a capable minister, the emperor's crime is the same as that of the common people. If Wang Tanhua is not punished, wouldn't it be conniving for other officials to follow Wang Tanhua's example?" For example, Wang Tanhua should be severely punished to make an example to others!"

When the poor family officials heard this, they immediately wanted to stand up and refute, but Fang Jia suppressed it immediately after coughing lightly.

Fenghuang didn't know why Yan Mu let go of this matter, but in this way, the king would not be killed, but Fenghuang had other considerations, pondered for a moment and said: "General Zhou's words are reasonable, and what Yan Xiang said is not unreasonable. If this is the case, the king will be reduced to a commoner, and she will never be allowed to enter the court again."

Yan Mu took the lead and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

All the officials from the humble family also said "Your Majesty is wise", and the officials from the poor family knew that if Yan Mu insisted on severely punishing Wang Qing, Wang Qing's fate would not be guaranteed. They are all very happy.And Zhou Qi gave Yan Mu a hard look, Yan Mu just pretended not to know.