"Who did I hear just now that they were going to cut off the supply of my Yamen?"
Suddenly, a muffled hum sounded.
Everyone in the Yamen was suddenly shocked, and all turned their heads to look out the door.
Zhao Xiaole, with a gloomy face, walked in from the outside with a group of Jin Yiwei wearing Feiyu uniforms.
The ferocious python pattern ran through the entire costume, coupled with the eyes that were indifferent to life, it immediately made their hearts tremble.
These people quickly lowered their heads and looked away in panic, not daring to look at them.
Guardsmen from both sides filed in and stood on both sides of the lobby.
The sound of clashing scabbards as they walked made their bodies tremble slightly.
Suddenly, they saw a pair of official boots with black soles and python patterns appearing in front of them.
This moment made their pupils shrink.
Because anyone who can wear python robes or boots is a minister in the court.
Maybe not now, but it will definitely be in the future!
Even a governor from a border area like Sun Fu never got the honor of wearing a python robe or boots.
So you can imagine how shocked they were when they saw this pair of python pattern boots.
The man who said he wanted to cut off the government supply was so frightened that cold sweat broke out on his forehead and he couldn't stop it.
Anyone who dares to threaten such a person would be like hanging himself because he thinks his life is too long!
Above the high hall, Zhao Xiaole sat down on the Grand Master's chair, taking in the expressions of everyone below, and a sneer suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Like these famous families, if they can't be shocked in advance, they will slap their noses on their faces.
Zhao Xiaole has been in the capital for so long, how could he not know this?
He sneered and said: "The tea of all the family heads must be cold, why don't you quickly change it to a cup of hot tea?"
"yes!"
The maid on the side immediately stepped forward and replaced the tea cups next to the heads of the family.
Zhao Xiaole held the tea cup and smiled and said: "This is the first time we meet, let's have tea instead of wine. Dear family heads, please!"
Those people suddenly looked at each other with fear on their faces.
For a moment, he didn't understand what Zhao Xiaole meant. He was a little at a loss and didn't dare to pick up the cup on the tea table next to him.
Zhao Xiaole's eyebrows narrowed and he said coldly: "Oh? Are you family heads not going to give Zhao a face and not plan to make Zhao a friend?"
"snort!"
He snorted coldly and placed the tea cup firmly on the table beside him.
The Jin Yiwei on both sides suddenly pulled out the embroidered spring knife from their waists with a clang.
The fierce murderous aura instantly enveloped the entire lobby, and the heads of the famous families almost sat down on the ground in fright.
They immediately raised the tea cups next to them, trembling all over.
Because of the trembling, the cup lid and cup body in their hands kept colliding, making a "ding-ding-ding" collision sound.
But even so, they still showed a smile that was uglier than crying, and apologized to Zhao Xiaole: "Sir, how dare we not give you face? We were just flattered just now, yes! We were flattered!"
"Let's drink now!"
After saying this, they didn't care whether the cup of tea was freshly brewed or not, and just poured it into their mouths.
Suddenly, their eyes were so hot that they bulged out, and their faces were ferocious, but they did not dare to vomit, so they could only endure the severe pain and swallow the hot tea in their mouths.
Then he said to Zhao Xiaole with a dry smile: "Hehe, hehe, sir, this is really good tea!"
Zhao Xiaole felt funny in his heart when he saw how they were trying to put on a happy face even though they were badly burned.
He put away the frost on his face, waved his hand to ask the Jin Yiwei to retreat, then looked at these people with a smile and said: "Haha, since we are all friends, we might as well speak openly if we have anything to say."
"This time, all the family heads came to see Zhao, but what's the matter?"
Hearing the sound of the Jin Yiwei's sword being sheathed behind him, all the family heads felt slightly relieved, but they did not dare to be careless about it.
Because Zhao Xiaole finally asked about the focus of their visit this time.
If it is true as discussed before, ten heads may not be enough for them to lose.
So Qian Fa could only wipe the sweat from his forehead, stood up bravely, bowed to Zhao Xiaole and said, "I came here in a group, actually we have two purposes!"
"First, Your Excellency, you have just come to this state to take office. As the people of Chuzhou, we have been deeply favored by the imperial court. How can we not help you, Your Excellency?"
What he said was very beautiful, and it immediately eased the tense atmosphere just now.
Seeing this, the heads of the other families immediately nodded and said, "Yes, yes, I am here just to cleanse you of your mistress."
"Tonight at Jiujiang Tower, we are hosting a reception banquet for you, sir. Please be sure to be there!"
Under extreme pressure, these family heads turned their heads very quickly and made up lies in unison.
Anyway, with their power, wouldn’t it be easy to take over the Jiujiang Tower with just a few orders?
Zhao Xiaole sneered in his heart.
Naturally, he would not believe these people's lies, but he also admired this person for being so quick-witted.
However, he did not intend to give up there, but chuckled and continued to ask: "What about the second purpose?"
When asked this question, the cold sweat on Qian Fa's forehead suddenly started to fall again. He took out the handkerchief from his waist and wiped it again and again, but he couldn't wipe it away.
But he understood that Zhao Xiaole must have heard what he just said outside.
Now he can't hide even if he wants to.
So I could only continue to bite the bullet and bow to Zhao Xiaole, and then said: "The second purpose is that I want to ask your Excellency whether the New Deal will be promoted in Chuzhou as a pilot!"
Upon hearing this question, the other family heads suddenly changed their expressions.
Because the New Deal included a policy prohibiting land annexation.
Although Qian Fa asked in a roundabout way, as someone who could deal with the former eunuch Sun Fu, how could he not understand the meaning?
Sure enough, when he heard this question, Zhao Xiaole's eyelids twitched slightly, but his face was still expressionless, and he couldn't tell what his intention was.
Zhao Xiaole looked at the family heads who were waiting for his answer like a woman in love with spring, and slowly said: "I know what you are thinking, but the New Deal must be promoted in Chuzhou, and this cannot be changed!"
This was said so categorically that it left no room for doubt.
Immediately, the mood of all the family heads fell to the bottom, and they were very uncomfortable.
It's not like they haven't thought about joining forces to resist Zhao Xiaole's policy.
But seeing these royal guards, they didn't dare.
Jinyiwei is a symbol of the royal family.
Anyone who can mobilize the royal guards is the spokesperson of the royal family.
To fight against such a person is to fight against the entire Jingyang Dynasty!
Even though they are a first-class big family in Chuzhou, compared with the entire Jingyang Dynasty, they appear extremely insignificant!
Just when everyone was feeling lost and ready to accept their fate, Zhao Xiaole's words gave them hope again!