The fact that Gongsun Yihu was captured by the city defense yamen and sentenced to death soon spread in Luo City. The shops and vendors on Jinci Street all clapped their hands and applauded, and some even gave the government yamen a letter of "Destroy the People for the People".
'Harm' plaque.
At this time, Gongsun Yinan was standing in front of his father Gongsun Ming's bed in Gongsun Mansion. When he was young, Gongsun Ming followed King Chen in rebellion and was responsible for the allocation of money and food in the army.
His legs were injured and he had difficulty moving, so he resigned and went home. Then he concentrated on teaching his son Gongsun Yinan how to start the grain business, and he has become the largest rice and grain merchant in Chen State.
Gongsun Ming naturally had his own views on the death of King Chen and the ascension of a new king to the throne. He knew very well that once the emperor and his courtiers became king, Chen Zhong would naturally appoint and remove a number of courtiers, and his own industry was related to the lifeline of Chen State. King Chen
They will definitely pay attention to the Gongsun family. Therefore, since Chen Zhong ascended the throne, Gongsun Ming told his son Gongsun Yinan to restrain the family members in the mansion and everywhere, not to act recklessly, and to be cautious; and with his second brother Gongsun
Xiao has made a plan to gradually transfer the family's property from Luocheng to Pingguan and Xiangcheng.
Gongsun Ming knew that Gongsun Xiao followed Marshal Chen Qi. Naturally, even if he was a member of the eldest prince's line, he originally wanted the eldest prince to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, and his Gongsun family would take advantage of the opportunity and continue to build their own industry. But after the death of King Chen, Qi Qi
The war between Shu and the situation in various countries suddenly changed, and Chen Zhong became the leader of the Chen Kingdom. I am afraid that he will not be able to do as usual, and the new king will definitely start to attack when he has time.
Now, the news of Gongsun Yihu's arrest came, and Gongsun Ming had a premonition that King Chen was going to take action against him. Gongsun Ming called Gongsun Yinan to the bedside and gave instructions: First, secretly transport the family's assets as soon as possible
Pingguan, and at the same time transferred the business to Xiangcheng; second, he quickly contacted Gongsun Xiao and reminded him that King Chen was going to suppress the Gongsun family; third, he strictly ordered everyone in the government not to discuss the matter of Gongsun Yihu, and the store was only open to sell rice.
Food, forget about everything else.
Gongsun Yinan is a steady young man. Although he is called the Four Young Masters of Luo City, he is actually the most low-key among the four. He has been busy with business and rarely shows off in the city. After receiving his father's instructions, he memorized them carefully.
He agreed repeatedly.
Gongsun Ming also loved his son very much and pinned the hopes of the entire family on Gongsun Yinan. Seeing that his son understood what he meant, Gongsun Ming believed that Gongsun Yinan would be able to do a good job.
Lord Xue convicted Gongsun Yihu. He originally thought that the Gongsun family would come to his government office to cause trouble, but unexpectedly everything was calm. It seemed that the person who was being questioned for the death penalty was not a member of the Gongsun family. Lord Xue was also a little strange, so he just had to do it.
Go to Xiao Tianyou's house and talk about this matter.
After Xiao Tianyou heard this, he guessed that it must be Gongsun Ming who told him, and he wisely protected himself and abandoned Gongsun Yihu, not wanting to conflict with the government and avoid arousing King Chen's disgust. Xiao Tianyou secretly shook his head, thinking that Gongsun Ming was indeed a cunning old man.
Xiao Tianyou was talking to Mr. Xue about this matter when the guards outside came to report that it was Mr. Qi from Qi Ci Fang who came to see him. Xiao Tianyou and Mr. Xue came out to welcome him, and King Wuyou was slowly walking in with the steward.
They saw Xiao Tianyou arriving at the hall door. The two of them greeted each other first, and then met Mr. Xue Hou. The three of them entered the room together and sat down separately.
Looking at Mr. Xuehou, King Wuyou was not polite and directly praised Mr. Xue: "Master Hou is able to enforce the law impartially and make decisions for the people. Qi really admires him!"
Seeing King Wuyou talking about Gongsun Yihu, Xiao Tianyou did not hesitate to mention the topic he had just discussed with Mr. Xue. King Wuyou pondered for a moment and glanced at Mr. Xue. Xiao Tianyou waved his hand,
He said to King Wuyou: "Young Master Qi, don't worry. Lord Xue is my colleague and the brother of the current Queen Mother. We are all ministers of King Chen!"
After hearing this, King Wuyou nodded, smiled and said to Xiao Tianyou and Mr. Xue: "Brother Xiao, maybe you and Mr. Xue don't know yet, but the Gongsun family is secretly transferring their property outside the city day and night.
Many Gongsun’s shops have also been closed.”
Xiao Tianyou and Mr. Xue were both stunned and looked at each other. Xiao Tianyou asked: "Brother, do you think there is anything fishy about this matter?"
King Wuyou laughed, but said nothing more. Instead, he asked: "Gongsun Yihu is a chess piece of the Gongsun family. It doesn't matter at all. What would he think if this chess piece knew that it had been abandoned by its owner?"
When King Wuyou said this, Xiao Tianyou's eyebrows jumped, he looked at King Wuyou, and said slowly: "It's time for me to meet King Chen and report these things to His Majesty in detail!"
Mr. Xue was stunned at first, and asked with some confusion: "Why do you want to go to the fight, Mr. Xiao? There is no need to alarm His Majesty for these trivial matters!"
Xiao Tianyou looked at King Wuyou, and the two of them smiled knowingly.
In the Chen Palace, Chen Zhong listened to the reports from Xiao Tianyou and Marquis Xue. Xiao Tianyou started with the arrest of Gongsun Yihu, and then mentioned that Gongsun Yinan transferred all the family property to the residence of the eldest prince, and his family's rice grain
Business is also being withdrawn from various parts of Chen State to Pingguan and Xiangcheng.
Chen Zhong's face became more and more solemn as he listened. Xiao Tianyou continued: "Your Majesty, the Gongsun family seems to be abandoning a descendant of the branch, but in fact it is trying to create a big trouble for us. I guess this may also have something to do with Gongsun.
I have some connections with Xiao, and I plan to move the rice business out, causing a shortage of rice in our city of Luo and other places, and triggering a civil commotion!"
Lord Xue heard this and exclaimed: "I see, that's it. No wonder the Gongsun family didn't bother me. They wanted to make a bigger fuss! Then I'll take people to the rice fields everywhere now."
Grain store, take over everything there!"
Chen Zhong glared at Mr. Xue, then turned to look at Xiao Tianyou. Xiao Tianyou nodded, and then said: "Your Majesty, we can't take action against the Gongsun family at this time. After all, there is no evidence of their rebellion. But since they gave up
If we kill that side branch kid, we can open a hole in him!"
Chen Zhong thought for a while, and then said to Xiao Tianyou and Xue Houye: "My dear friends, I leave this to you. You must not let the traitor's conspiracy succeed. As for who is involved, don't worry about it. Check it out.
If you find evidence of guilt, you can kill it first and then report it!"
Xiao Tianyou and Mr. Xue quickly bowed and saluted, then took the order.
In the prison of Luocheng City Fangfu Yamen, Gongsun Yihu was locked in a cell alone. Xiao Tianyou ordered people to bring Gongsun Yihu out. In the hall of Lord Xue, Xiao Tianyou sat aside and asked the guards to
He took off the shackles of Gongsun Yihu and helped him sit down on a chair. Gongsun Yihu looked coldly at Xiao Tianyou and Xue Houye in front of him. He knew these two people, and they are now the new kings of Luo City.
The red man in front of the rack.
Xiao Tianyou smiled at Gongsun Yihu and said slowly: "Gongsun Yihu, Jingjiehu, a side branch of the Gongsun family. He was arrested for killing Sun Bin, a street performer. The evidence was conclusive and he was sentenced to death. He will be executed in the future!"
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Gongsun Yihu snorted coldly and said nothing. But when Xiao Tianyou saw Gongsun Yihu trembling slightly when he heard Qiu Hou asked about it, Xiao Tianyou chuckled. Then he said to Gongsun Yihu: "What a pity.
Yeah, the Nuwei Gongsun family has put in so much effort, but when things came to a close, no one came to visit. It seems that you are regarded as an abandoned son by the family, and they want to use our hands to get rid of you. I guess you must know
There are too many secrets about the Gongsun family, that’s why they designed to get rid of you like this!"
Xiao Tianyou said these words lightly, but in Gongsun Yihu's ears, they were deafening. Gongsun Yihu suddenly opened his eyes wide, stared at Xiao Tianyou, and asked in a trembling voice: "What did you say! What did you say?
Does my master’s family want to get rid of me?”
Xiao Tianyou chuckled and said unhurriedly: "I also have a guess. I think that you, a rich and powerful person, really can't commit such a big crime for a street busker. But there are witnesses to testify against it.
You, you have a murder weapon in your home, it will be difficult for you to get away with it."
After hearing this, Gongsun Yihu murmured to himself: "No wonder, no wonder. No wonder the master's family refuses to excuse me. No wonder the murder weapon is in my home. Even my wife doesn't know about my secret room. How could there be a murder weapon there?"
Inside." After saying that, Gongsun Yihu gritted his teeth and said bitterly: "Since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust. If you want to kill me, I won't make it easy for you!"
Xiao Tianyou looked at Gongsun Yihu and heard him talking to himself. He already knew in his heart that the alienation was planned and the destruction of the Gongsun family was close at hand.
Gongsun Yihu told all the things he knew. Mr. Xue called the clerk to write down everything. After asking, Gongsun Yihu made a signature. Xiao Tianyou took Gongsun Yihu's testimony, nodded, and wrote it down.
The testimony was handed to Lord Xue, and then he said to Gongsun Yihu: "Your Gongsun family was favored by the emperor, and you should have thought about doing your best for the country, but you secretly sneaked into the camp, colluded with other countries, resold military rations, and made huge profits. It is really a crime that cannot be punished. Good.
As long as you can wake up in time and reveal these crimes, you will be a hero of our Chen Kingdom. I will intercede for you and absolve you of your sins. Let you live the rest of your life in peace!"
Then, Xiao Tianyou ordered people to take good care of Gongsun Yihu. No one was allowed to approach without his order. Then Xiao Tianyou and Mr. Xue hurried to the palace with this confession.
Chen Qi was in Luocheng's mansion, and Chen Mengzhu was listening to the maid telling her about the things in the city. When she heard that Gongsun Yihu, the branch manager of the Gongsun family, had been captured by the city defense office, she was shocked. She hurriedly asked: "
Did the Gongsun family ever go to the government office for rescue?" The maid shook her head and said: "I heard that the Gongsun family did not come forward, and that Gongsun Yihu has been charged with death!"
Chen Mengzhu nodded and said: "You must not argue with the government at this time. If you lose your composure and are taken advantage of, it is really inappropriate. If you abandon Gongsun Yihu, you can save the Gongsun family."
The maid continued: "I met a sister from the Gongsun family on the street today. She said that the Gongsun family has been carrying things at night these past few days. Moreover, when I went to a rice store today, the one facing the street was still closed.
The door is closed."
Hearing this, Chen Mengzhu said "Ouch" and said, "This is terrible!"
The maid hurriedly asked: "Miss, what's wrong? Are you afraid that our family will run out of rice?"
Chen Mengzhu did not answer, and only asked the maid to prepare pen and paper quickly. After the maid went out, Chen Mengzhu said softly: "It is right to abandon Gongsun Yihu, but why do you want to transfer the property again? Now the Gongsun family may be in disaster.