Seeing that everyone was looking at the ground, She Yue rolled her eyes at Qin Xiao and said lightly: "Master Qin is really loyal and loyal. He has always been thinking about the reputation of this palace. I really want to thank you."
He said thank you, but everyone present could tell that his tone was wrong.
"Yuwen Chengchao, Wen Rengui has a terrible intention, what are the thoughts of these people under him? She Yue pondered for a moment, then looked at Yuwen Chengchao and asked: "They have been opposing the imperial court for many years. It is not true to say that they are a rebel party.
It's too much. If they are handed over to the imperial court for punishment, the result will indeed not be good."
Yuwen Chengchao stood up, hesitated for a moment, seemed to have made up his mind, and said solemnly: "Princess, the common people have a treasonous saying that should not be said, but since the princess asked, the common people can only report the truth."
"Say." She Yue's voice was gentle: "Everyone here is our own people. No matter what you say, I will not hold you accountable."
When everyone heard what the princess said, their hearts warmed up. It was not easy for the princess to say that everyone was one of her own.
"Whether they are the remnants of the Qingzhou Army or the descendants of escaped officials, they all feel that they are not a rebel party." Yuwen Chengchao said solemnly: "Their purpose is to oppose the Xiahou, not the Tang Dynasty!"
She Yue frowned, while the others remained silent.
"After Wen Rengui was imprisoned, the common people went out of the city to summon the generals of the left army, mainly Wen Rengui's subordinates." Yuwen Chengchao said slowly: "The situation forced the common people to tell them that Wen Rengui was sincerely loyal to the princess and willing to help her.
Put down the rebellion. Before the Suzhou camp attacked the city, Wen Rengui led troops to attack the flanks, so Wen Rengui's subordinates thought that he was really loyal to the princess. I told them that the princess had left Wen Rengui in the city for something, and they all saw Wen Rengui with their own eyes.
Taking the initiative to enter the city, they heard that the princess ordered them to annihilate the Suzhou Camp. They had no objections and no complaints. Instead, they followed the grassroots in a bloody battle with the Suzhou Camp. The grassroots could use their heads as guarantee. This group of people may be dissatisfied with the Xiahou clan, but they are dissatisfied with the princess.
Loyal."
Musk Moon slightly lowered its head, thoughtfully.
Everyone knows that the so-called Xiahou clan actually refers to saints.
The Qingzhou Army raised troops because the saint ascended the throne, and Qingzhou Governor Wen took up the banner of restoring Li Tang and resolutely became an enemy of the imperial court.
It sounds funny to oppose the saints but not the Tang Dynasty, but if you think about it carefully, the gap is indeed not small. However, such things are really sensitive. Countless officials did not rebel against the Tang Dynasty, but in the end they all fell into the trap.
The fate of his body and head is in a different place, so no one dares to speak lightly about this matter.
"The imperial court regards them as rebels, and it is not easy to protect them." After a long time, She Yue sighed quietly and asked Yuwen Chengchao: "Yuwen Chengchao, can you still control them now?"
Yu Wencheng said: "These people have different origins and have different thoughts. Some of them are the remnants of the Qingzhou Queen Mother Society. Although these people are not large in number, they are firmly opposed to the imperial court and have no loyalty to the princess. They
They participated in the war just because their strength was too small to oppose the decision of the entire Left Army. If they continued to stay, there might indeed be future troubles. But the descendants of the remnants of the Qingzhou Army and the family members of the officials actually wanted to be vindicated and restore their reputation. Qingzhou
The people in the army felt that they raised the army to protect Li Tang's country, not to rebel, so they were labeled as rebels, which they have never accepted. The officials' families also think so."
"How many people are there in the remnants of the Qingzhou Queen Mother Society?" She Yue asked.
Yuwen Chengchao said: "There are more than 2,600 people under Wen Rengui, including more than 400 remnants of the Qingzhou Queen Mother Association. A small number were killed last night, and there are still more than 300 people left. The rest are all
They are the remnants of the Qingzhou Army and the family members of officials. In the Battle of Funiu Mountain, nearly 400 people died in the battle, and now there are less than 2,000." He took a step forward, knelt on the ground, and said respectfully: "Princess, the common people know that the imperial court cannot tolerate them, but
..... They fought a bloody battle in the Suzhou Camp and hundreds of people died in the battle. Although they were loyal to the princess, it was also because the common people deceived them. The common people could not bear to treat them and boldly begged the princess to save their lives."
She Yue hesitated, and Fei Xin sighed and said: "Master Yuwen, please forgive Fei for speaking bluntly. If the princess wants to save them, she will be in trouble. Someone in the court will use this as an excuse to attack the princess."
"Yuwen Chengchao, I will consider this matter carefully." She Yue interrupted Feixin and said calmly: "You will be in charge of the Zuo Army for the next few days. And how to deal with Wen Rengui, after I have thought about it,
Make a decision again."
The matter is so important that even for the Musk Moon, it is difficult to make an immediate decision.
"Tu Kuohai, when will Linghu Xuan enter the city?" She Yue looked at Tu Kuohai.
Tu Kuohai quickly stood up and said, "It should be on the way."
"When he comes, come directly to see me." She Yue said: "Please make a list of the number of fishermen casualties in Taihu Lake. I will give you generous compensation, and I will also give heavy rewards to the fishermen who have made meritorious services." After thinking for a while,
, then said: "Send someone to inquire about the situation in Suzhou City. If there is any news, come and report immediately. You have all worked hard, go down and rest first. Qin Xiao, you stay, I have something to ask you."
Everyone stood up and cupped their hands: "Obey the order!"
After everyone retreated, only Qin Xiao stayed alone and said respectfully: "What are your orders, princess?"
"Lord Qin is so majestic, how dare I give you orders?" She Yue said coldly: "It is really sad that a soldier who has done great service is missing his head. Qin Xiao, you are very emotional!"
Qin Xiao knew that what he just said must have made She Yue uncomfortable, so he could only say: "Princess, forgive me. In fact, what I want to say is that in times of crisis, all the soldiers and horses want to be loyal to the princess, and we can't take the blame."
The matter of killing a donkey."
"We?" She Yue rolled her eyes at him and said angrily: "You still know it's us. Don't you know what kind of situation they will face after I return to Beijing if I pardon them?"
Qin Xiao sighed: "I know."
"Since you know it, you are forcing me to have no way out in public?" She Yue glared at him, extremely beautiful, and whispered: "Since you want me to protect them, then you have to find a way now.
When you come out, you must have the best of both worlds, otherwise I will not be able to spare you."
Qin Xiao thought for a moment and then said softly: "Actually, I really thought of a way. I just don't know if the princess is willing or not, and I don't know if the saint will approve it."
"tell me the story."
Qin Xiao leaned slightly towards She Yue and said softly: "Princess, do you still remember our agreement?"
"What agreement?" She Yue was calm and composed, the clouds were calm and the wind was gentle.
"Princess, you are a golden branch and a jade leaf. You must keep your word." Qin Xiao said with a bitter face: "You promised me that as long as the truth about the Neiku case is found out, you will ask the saint to recruit new troops. Now Neiku
The theft case has been revealed, and the recruitment of new troops will be put on the agenda."
She Yue snorted coldly and said: "I know you have been thinking about this. But what does recruiting new troops have to do with settling that group of people?" Her beautiful eyes turned slightly, and her aura was charming: "Don't you mean to say, let me
Which group of people will become the team of the new army?"
"The princess is indeed very wise." Qin Xiao said with a smile: "This is exactly what I mean."
She Yue was startled, then frowned and said, "Do you really have this plan?"
"Princess, the Qian family in Suzhou rebelled, and the other six surnames must be involved." Qin Xiao looked at She Yue's moving eyes and said: "Although there is no news of their rebellion for the time being, the saint will not spare them this time.
.”
She Yue thought about this guy's sudden change of words and didn't know what he meant. His eyes sharpened, and there was a cold and murderous intent in those hazy mist-like eyes: "The saint can't spare them, and I can't spare them even more.
them."
"Princess, have you ever thought about how much money it would cost if the seven surnames of Jiangnan were convicted and their property was confiscated?" Qin Xiao lowered his voice and said: "The national treasury is weak, and the Jiangnan family is seeking death. After the Suzhou rebellion is settled, what does the princess think will happen next?
situation?"
She Yue Bingxue was smart and naturally understood what Qin Xiao meant, and whispered: "The imperial court will naturally drive out the seven surnames in Jiangnan."
"The saint has this thought, and the state minister must also have this thought." Qin Xiao said softly: "So no matter what tricks the seven Jiangnan surnames use, from the day the Qian family raised the flag of rebellion, they are destined to die without a burial place."
After a pause, his body leaned forward: "Princess, the reinforcements sent by the imperial court are definitely on the way, and may arrive in Jiangnan in the near future. Who do you think will end up with the huge sum of money confiscated if the Jiangnan family is really to be confiscated?
In your hand?"
She Yue's eyes twitched slightly, her beautiful eyes widened, she looked at Qin Xiao and said: "What do you mean?"
"I'm just worried that someone will get there first, confiscate the family's assets, and then transport these assets out of Jiangnan." Qin Xiao and She Yue looked at each other and whispered: "If all the assets of the seven surnames in Jiangnan are taken away, what will happen to Jiangnan?"
I'm afraid half of the wealth will be taken away. If all these assets are returned to the treasury, that's fine, but I'm worried that someone will take the opportunity to make plans for this huge sum of money." After a pause, he said: "The princess is in charge of the inner treasury.
The main source of the treasury is Jiangnan. If Jiangnan fails to recover due to the heavy losses suffered by the Seven Surnames, and half of the assets are transferred out, I am worried that the princess's inner treasury may also come to an end."
She Yue was thoughtful, her eyes were sharp, and she sneered: "There are indeed people who are concerned about this asset, but if you want to take a tael of silver from Jiangnan, it depends on whether I agree or not."
"Suzhou has not been completely pacified yet." Qin Xiao said slowly: "We can't move over to Hangzhou and Yangzhou at the moment. If the reinforcements know that the rebellion in Suzhou has been pacified, the soldiers and horses will go directly to Hangzhou and Yangzhou and snatch them away before we do.
How are the princess prepared to deal with the assets of those two states?" He clenched a fist, stared at Musk Moon, and said word by word: "Princess, let's start robbing the money next!"