"The prince's real name is Liang Ben, and he is the youngest son of Emperor Taizong..."
Emperor Taizong was also Emperor Jing of the Yuan Dynasty.
Since the founding of the country by Emperor Taizu of Dayu, there have been Emperor Taizong Yuanjing, Emperor Zhenzong Fenghe, and then Emperor Qingyu.
After a few words of explanation from Luo Songtang, Lu Fang already had a rough idea of the identity of the Sword King.
After a few polite words with Wu Jingchuan and others, they began to arrange follow-up matters.
First, let Lao Xiao take Luo Songtang to guard the military camp.
The purpose is of course to let Luo Songtang bring Chen Xinghan over.
Although Liang Shi and others have been repelled now, Chen Xinghan's surrender is still needed for Chengdu Prefecture to be stable.
Then he opened the lobby door again.
At this time, Wei Haobi and others still had complicated expressions. Perhaps Lu Fang's previous words were still echoing in their minds.
In fact, it would be easier if Liang Shi killed Lu Fang and the others here.
No matter how unique Lu Fang's insights were, no matter whether Emperor Qingyu was really a wise king, they and others had no choice.
In the future, we can only continue to adhere to Liang Hanmin and implement Liang Hanmin's national policies.
But now, the one who was repulsed was King Rong Liang Shi.
Then they have to start thinking about many issues, first of all, loyalty and ambition, and then their wealth and life.
No one can guarantee that if they continue to fight against the martyrs of the previous dynasty, they will be killed here by Lu Fang and others.
Lu Fang led Gao Shun and others into the lobby.
The heads of various aristocratic families and other figures also followed behind.
Before expressing their positions, they hid some of them extremely well, and even had a pretty good relationship with Wei Haobi and others.
Naturally, they also wanted to see what choices Wei Haobi and others would make.
In fact, Wei Haobi is a good person. He himself is not wrong, what is wrong is just that the positions of both parties are different.
If possible, many people hope that Wei Haobi can serve the two princes in the future.
Wu Jingchuan, Qi Lianshan and others watched Lu Fang enter the house, hesitated a little, and did not follow him into the house, but still stood outside.
"Liang Shi and the minions of the imperial court were repulsed..."
After entering the room, Lu Fang glanced at Wei Haobi and others, and chose to get straight to the point, "I think it is a foregone conclusion that the name of this place in Chengdu County will be changed. Most of you hold high positions in Chengdu County, and you are familiar with the customs, people's livelihood and economy of Chengdu County.
I will not comment on the merits and demerits of the past. I just want a word from you here. Can you help my brother bring order to the chaos and eliminate the traitors?"
Wei Haobi, Qu Yuanzheng and others did not show surprise when they heard this.
They had long expected that Lu Fang would let them make a choice.
For a while, no one expressed their opinion.
"Is it really possible for you all to ignore moral principles and loyalty and filial piety and continue to succumb to being a thief?"
Seeing that Wei Haobi and others were silent, Wang He relaxed his mouth.
He is qualified to say this.
Because he also holds a high position as the transfer envoy of Chengdu County, but he chose to side with Lu Fang and the others.
Wei Haobi frowned.
He is a scholar, and some concepts have been deeply implanted in his mind for a long time. If it weren't for these concepts, he wouldn't be so entangled at all.
"I would like to ask, for whom do you read the books of sages?"
Wang Hesong asked again: "Are you reading for the sake of wisdom and reason and benefiting the people? Or are you reading for fame and fortune?"
He said these words very loudly.
Wei Haobi trembled slightly, his expression even more complicated.
The same was true for Qu Yuanzheng.
In fact, those who dare to come to Chengdu are all arrogant people who think they are willing to sacrifice their lives for justice and loyalty.
Lu Fang's previous words had already shaken their minds.
And now, Wang Hesong's question can be said to have hit their souls directly.
There is nothing wrong with celebrating Emperor Yu.
The one who is wrong is the current emperor.
These people are serving the traitors.
Is it loyalty? Or foolish loyalty?
"May I ask, Your Highness, if we are unwilling to serve, what will you do with us?"
At this time, someone in the crowd suddenly asked.
Lu Fang hesitated.
He had actually thought about this problem before, it was just that those who follow me will prosper and those who go against me will perish, but now he has other ideas.
Most of these people are not from Chengdu County, and come from aristocratic families. It seems more meaningful not to kill them than to kill them.
Keeping their lives, the most they can do is continue to serve Liang Hanmin. Anyway, they are just weak people, so Lu Fang feels that there is no need to take them too seriously.
And if they are allowed to leave, they must remember this favor.
It will not leave an image of "leaving no grass behind" to other officials and nobles in other places, lest officials from all over the country fight to the death to resist the rebels in the future.
"I'll give you one night to think about it."
After making up his mind, Lu Fang said: "Tomorrow I will summon all the officials at the Jiedushi Yamen. Anyone who comes will be my brother's helper in the future, and will not worry about past problems. Those who don't come will just leave their official seal on the table.
Just leave on your own. It will be best when there is no life-and-death fight in the future. If we meet on the battlefield, I will not show mercy."
A twisted melon is not sweet.
He still intends to give these people the freedom to choose.
After saying that, Lu Fang got out of the way.
Wei Haobi, Qu Yuanzheng and others all looked at him deeply.
Most of the faces of the family members showed the joy of surviving the disaster.
No one expressed their opinion on the spot.
Led by Wei Haobi, Qu Yuanzheng and other senior officials, a group of people walked towards the outside of the main hall.
"Let them go!"
Some martial arts masters from the village gathered around them, with murderous intent in their eyes, but Lu Fang stopped them.
"Your Highness!"
Some people are unwilling.
I feel that letting these people leave is equivalent to letting the tiger return to its mountain.
"Get out of the way."
But Lu Fang still insisted on his own ideas.
The young warriors had to get out of the way.
Lu Fang was a gentle man, but with the blessing of gods and the defeat of Liang Shi before him, his prestige in the hearts of everyone in the village was not low.
Wei Haobi turned around and looked at Lu Fang again, then glanced at Wang Hesong and other colleagues who had exposed his true position, and led them away.
This night is destined to be a sleepless night for them.
Soon, the only people left inside and outside the courtyard were Lu Fang's side.
Gao Shun had already arranged for the martial arts masters in the village to secretly surround the Jiedushi government office and the official residence next to it, so he was not worried about any accidents.
Lu Fang invited Wu Jingchuan, Qi Lianshan and others, as well as important figures from the aristocratic families, as well as Wang Hesong and other official officials to return to the main hall.
There were dozens of people.
Sit, sit, stand.
Everyone only chatted occasionally, waiting for Luo Songtang's arrival.
Although Lu Fang is the prince, at this time, the aristocratic families in Chengdu County are still dominated by Luo Songtang. Some things also need to be represented by Luo Songtang.
After all, they still haven't dealt with Lu Fang.
Wu Jingchuan, Qi Lianshan and others just sat quietly.