On the fifth day after the Yu family moved into the Chu family, the city of Liuzhou fell completely. Zhao Pingchuan, the prefect of Liuzhou, resisted desperately and became a prisoner. The rebel general Huang Yifu officially took over Liuzhou and led his troops to break into the Chu family that night to receive him.
It was Chu Yan, Chu Shun and Chu Gui. All the female relatives in the family were arranged to hide in the rear to avoid being taken advantage of by the rebels.
"Chu Yan, Chu Shun, and Chu Gui meet the general."
Because of the seriousness of the situation, it was rare for these three people to stand on the same front.
Huang Yifu walked into the lobby, glanced around, and then looked at them coldly, "The richest man in Liuzhou is indeed the richest man in Liuzhou, and he is living a life of luxury and luxury everywhere."
The three people straightened up and looked at each other.
Finally, Chu Yan broke the silence and said with a smile: "General, what you said is serious. The house was passed down from our ancestors. As descendants, I dare not change it without authorization. As for living in extravagance, how can we start talking about it?"
Huang Yifu glanced at him, his displeasure visible to the naked eye, "Now that wars are raging and the people are struggling to survive, as the richest man in Liuzhou, have you ever thought about what you want to do for the people?"
Seeing that he was straight to the point as soon as he arrived, Chu Shun and Chu Gui's faces fell. Only Chu Yan said without changing his expression: "Long before the general entered the city, we had already made preparations and were willing to donate 80% of the Chu family's property."
Give the general relief to the people, and hope the general will accept it."
"Eighty percent?" Huang Yifu looked surprised.
He had passed through quite a few towns, and this was the only one who was willing to donate 80% of his property. What's more, they were the richest man in Liuzhou, and their 80% property was probably more than all the properties he had previously collected combined.
Huang Yifu's expression suddenly softened a lot, "I didn't expect that there are a few people who understand the righteousness very well."
"General Huang's words are serious." Chu Yan took the initiative to explain: "Originally we wanted to donate all our property, but we thought that if all our property was gone, it would be difficult for us to continue to make money and serve the people in the future, so we chose to stay
20%, I hope I can make more contributions to the general and the people, and I also ask the general not to blame him."
Now the reason why they kept 20% was explained clearly. Huang Yifu couldn't help but laugh, "Mr. Chu is serious. As the richest man in Liuzhou, you are willing to set an example. The general is already satisfied. How can he scratch his bones and cramps?"
, to drive you all out?"
These words gave them a guarantee. Chu Yan's heart suddenly fell to the ground, and he bowed his hand to him, "Then I would like to express my gratitude to the general on behalf of the entire Chu family."
Seeing their awkward looks, Huang Yifu waved his hand proactively, "Don't be nervous. Today I came to the house. In addition to hoping that you can provide money to help the people, the most important reason is that I have a few questions to ask you."
"Oh?" Chu Shun became interested, "I wonder what the general wants to ask?"
He looked puzzled, but in fact everyone present knew that apart from property, the rebels were only interested in the head of Huating County. He was acting coy here, simply watching the fun and not taking it too seriously, which made Chu Yan glare.
glanced at him.
Huang Yifu pretended not to see the undercurrent between their brothers and said with a smile: "I heard that the head of Huating County is the eldest mistress of your Chu family?"
Chu Yan trembled and quickly knelt down, "The villain is not talented, and the county owner is the wife of the villain."
When he knelt down, Chu Shun and Chu Gui had to kneel down together no matter how reluctant they were.
Huang Yifu looked at Chu Yan with great interest, "The dignified county leader is in charge of a hundred thousand Huating troops, but he is willing to marry a merchant like you. It seems that Brother Chu must be very capable?"
"General, your words are serious." Chu Yan said with shame on his face, "To be honest, the reason why the county lord chose me is simply because he liked the Chu family's financial resources and the villain did not dare to influence her opinions. As early as more than a year ago
Before that, the county owner had returned to Huating and separated from the villain. Later, because her child had to go to Beijing to take the exam, she went back to Liuzhou, but she left again soon, and the other villains didn't know anything about it."
Seeing that he quickly distanced himself from the head of Huating County, Huang Yifu laughed and said, "You don't know about her, so you don't know about your son, right?"
At the end of his speech, his tone suddenly became majestic, which made Chu Yan's heart sink.
"The villain really doesn't know. Since Quanzi came to Beijing, he rarely writes back. What he and his mother did, he will never tell the villain to know."
Hearing him speak so aggrievedly, Huang Yifu was a little amused, "So, Brother Chu is still a strict wife?"
Chu Yan smiled bitterly and admitted: "If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have stayed in the Chu family as the head of the Chu family."
This is true. If they are of the same mind as husband and wife, the head of Huating County can find him an official position and let him enjoy all the glory in the capital, which is much more glorious than being the richest man in Liuzhou.
What's more, Huang Yifu had already found out the relationship between their husband and wife before coming to Chu's house. What Chu Yan said was basically true, so he didn't have much doubt.
"Since Brother Chu doesn't know anything about his wife and children, I, the general, will tell you something." Huang Yifu said solemnly: "Your eldest son Chu Ling has now been named the general of pacification by the imperial court. He has led troops to clean up me many times.
The military camp, and your good wife Huating County Master, now also brings the Huating Army as his backing, making our army very difficult. As their husband and father, do you know what crime you deserve?!"
Chu Yan hurriedly leaned down and shouted injustice again and again, "The villain really doesn't know what they are doing outside, please general, don't blame them!"
Seeing that his attitude was quite respectful, Huang Yifu snorted coldly and said indifferently: "What your wife and children have done is recognized as treason. It may be difficult for you to be alone, but in view of the love and righteousness of your Chu family, you are willing to donate to the people."
80% of the property, then I, the general, will be merciful and only put you in prison. One day, our army will capture the capital and rule the world, and then slowly liquidate the sins of your Chu family. Are you willing?"
When these words came out, Chu Yan paralyzed, while Chu Shun and Chu Gui looked gloating.
Chu Yan was silent for a while, and then quickly said: "Since I have been implicated by my wife and children, I have nothing to say. I would also like to ask the general to give me one night to say goodbye to my family. I will go to the prison early tomorrow morning to collect my guilt and wait for my fate."
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It was rare for him to be so cooperative. Huang Yifu was not an unreasonable person.
The most important thing is that he also wants to leave a good reputation in Liuzhou City. Naturally, he will not go on a killing spree as soon as he arrives. He quickly nodded and said: "Okay, I will give you one night, and I will send you again tomorrow morning."
Are you willing to have someone come and take you to the cell?"
Chu Yan leaned down and kowtowed respectfully, "I accept my order and thank you!"