After hearing this, Li Xuancai slowly turned his head and looked at the people from the aristocratic families standing in front of him.
"Do you know why the king has brought you all here?"
"Please make it clear to His Highness the King of Jin!"
An old man stood up and said solemnly.
"Everyone must still remember that when every aristocratic family is enfeoffed, His Majesty will sign a confederation agreement with the head of the family. Those who violate the agreement will revoke their confederation and withdraw their royal title!"
As he said this, Li Xuan couldn't help but laugh at himself.
"Perhaps, after you signed those agreements, you high-ranking aristocratic families didn't take them seriously, let alone treat the people of the Tang Dynasty as human beings.
However, most of the barbarian territories that were granted vassal status to the noble families were conquered by my troops under my leadership.
As for the granting of kingdoms and kings to various aristocratic families, it was also my suggestion to His Majesty.
Its purpose is to give you aristocratic families an autonomous vassal state, and you can do whatever you want with it, as long as you don't bully the people in the Tang Dynasty."
"I didn't expect that the Langya Wang family would be so frantic. Not only did they openly violate the feudal agreement, but they also bullied and harmed thousands of people, forcing them to join the royal family as slaves and bringing them into the Langya Wang clan's feudal kingdom."
"Hmph, I don't like to meddle in other people's business, and I don't like to be a great saint, but I'm not easy to bully. Their Langya Wang family openly slapped my face, and even put it on my face.
I am stamping on the belt like crazy, I must bring someone to find them and ask for an explanation!"
"Haha, before I even entered the gate of their royal family, thousands of soldiers came out and wanted to cut me, the prince and others into pieces. What a Langya Wang family, what a big Jiangning family?"
"Everyone, can I destroy their Langya King clan?"
After saying that, Li Xuan's eyes were full of coldness, and he stared at the people of the aristocratic family with a cold face!
Seeing this, all the people from the aristocratic families trembled in unison, and hurriedly expressed their stance: "The Wang family is so crazy that they have done such a treacherous and unethical thing. His Highness the King of Jin and His Highness the Crown Prince want to exterminate all members of the Wang family, and we will
There must be no objection!"
"Exactly, the Wang family dares to hide soldiers secretly and wants to use weapons against His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Prince of Jin. They deserve to be exterminated!"
"His Royal Highness King Jin is right..."
Li Xuan nodded with satisfaction at the recognition of these aristocratic families.
Then, his face darkened again.
"Then, I am curious. Yesterday, together with Captain Xie and Governor Xie, we arrested all the Wang family's children and managers in Jiangning City and brought them to the Wang family's mansion.
Then, why did two hundred thieves sneak into the Wang family's mansion last night and want to do something unruly to me and the prince?"
After hearing this, all the aristocratic families knew it, their hearts trembled again, and they suddenly felt something bad.
Unfortunately, Li Xuan didn't give them a chance to react and said directly with murderous intent.
"I have thought about it all night. In Jiangning City, you are the only ones with such strength. I don't know why you are so impatient to send these thieves here before I go to seek trouble for you?"
"I want to know whose family sent the thief? If you all refuse to tell me, then you can't blame me for being rude!"
Suddenly, all the people from the aristocratic families looked at each other, dumbfounded.
After reacting, an old man from an aristocratic family quickly saluted Li Xuan.
"His Royal Highness the King of Jin clearly knows that we are all benevolent people. How could we do such a heinous and unethical thing?"
"Exactly, Your Highness the Prince of Jin, Your Highness the Crown Prince, who in the world doesn't know His Highness the King of Jin is brave and brave? In addition to the bravery displayed by His Highness the Prince of Jin and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince yesterday, how could we do something so overestimating our capabilities?
thing?"
"His Royal Highness King Jin..."
Li Xuan's face suddenly darkened.
"Do you think that I, the king, are falsely accusing Laier and others? Or, perhaps, together with the captain, Xie Jishi and other Jiangning City officials, are deceiving the king and the prince?"
"this……"
All the people from the aristocratic families could not help but be startled again.
He scolded He Dewu, Xie Lang and other officials in Jiangning City in his heart.
This group of incompetent people has made trouble for families like them!
Suddenly, an old man from an aristocratic family remembered something and hurriedly stepped forward and handed over his hand.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the King of Jin, the Langya Wang family is a family that has prospered in Jiangning City for hundreds of years. There are dozens of branches in just one branch. No one knows the power they have accumulated secretly. The Wang family can secretly hide thousands
Soldiers, maybe there are hundreds of dead soldiers hiding in Jiangning City.
Therefore, these thieves in black might be the secret power of the Langya Wang family hidden in Jiangning City!"
"Your Highness, Prince Jin, that's exactly what it is!"
"Please also ask His Highness King Jin to investigate clearly..."
Immediately, all the aristocratic families responded as if they had found a life-saving straw.
"So, did you, together with Dewu, Xie Lang and others, deceive the king and the prince?"
Li Xuan's face darkened again, and he stared at He Dewu, Xie Lang and other Jiangning City officials with a serious look.
He Dewu, Xie Lang and others felt bitter in their hearts and quickly apologized with fear on their faces.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, please forgive me, Your Highness the King of Jin, please forgive me. These aristocratic families have a profound background. We did not know that the Langya Wang family was so cunning. Not only did they wield so much power in the open, but they also raised so many dead soldiers secretly!
"
"It's me who failed to do things well, please punish us by His Highness the King of Jin and His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Punishment?"
Li Xuan chuckled lightly, "Since you all asked me to punish you, I can't refuse. If there is such a rebellious and unruly family as the Langya Wang family in Jiangning City, there must be other families who will secretly violate the law.
In the feudal country agreement, they used all kinds of dirty methods to force those poor people into their families as slaves, and sent those people to their feudal country.
This kind of family is openly slapping me in the face, how can I give up?
No matter what, each of you must find three aristocratic families for me, otherwise I will directly punish you!"
Hearing this, the expressions of Dewu, Xie Lang and others changed drastically, and they subconsciously glanced at the group of aristocratic families beside them, filled with pain.
How many feudal aristocratic families are there here?
Now, each of them is asked to find three families.
Wouldn't it mean that most of the aristocratic families in Jiangning City would be in bad luck?
At this time, all the aristocratic families on the side were also panicked.
If He Dewu and Xie Lang were asked to investigate, wouldn't any of them be able to escape?
"His Royal Highness the King of Jin clearly knows that we are a family of benevolence, how could we do such a treacherous thing?"
"Exactly, His Highness Prince Jin..."
"Stop making any noise!"
Li Xuan's face darkened, "What's the reputation of the Langya Wang family in the court and among the people? But now, they raise soldiers privately, betray their trust, and everyone in their house is arrogant and domineering, and they even use weapons against me and the prince?"
"Since you all feel that you are a benevolent family, let Xie Lang, He Dewu and others check it out. If found, please don't resent me for being rude, because you are the first to betray your trust.
Still openly slapping me in the face.
If they cannot be found, then these two people are deceiving me and the prince, and I will punish them!"
Hearing this, Dewu, Xie Lang and others could not help but be speechless.
His Royal Highness, Prince Jin, is indeed a master of troublemaking, and he forcefully forced the two of them to find out the problems of these aristocratic families.
And the people from all the aristocratic families were even more speechless.
"But it is my fault to invite you all here in this way. To express my apologies, I would like to invite you to have some delicious food here!"
Li Xuan ignored the expressions of these people and said to himself.
"Zheng Fu, hurry up and prepare a meal tomorrow. The king and the prince are here, please have a meal!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Zheng Fu responded and walked quickly down.
Seeing this, all the people from the aristocratic families could only helplessly salute Li Xuan.
"Thank you, His Highness the Crown Prince, and thank you, His Highness Prince Jin!"
He Dewu and Xie Lang took the opportunity and walked out quickly.
All the heads and direct descendants of the aristocratic families in Jiangning City who they could not afford to offend were kept in the Wang family's mansion by King Jin. It was a good opportunity for them to go out and investigate those aristocratic families who forced the people to seal the country.
In the Wang family's mansion, although the heads of the aristocratic families and their direct descendants were full of anxiety, they had to pretend to be nonchalant and even grateful on the surface.
Being able to live in the same room as the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty is a rare opportunity for many aristocratic families in the world.
Therefore, every head of the aristocratic family and his direct descendants are gentle and talk about all kinds of interesting things.
Half an hour later.
Dishes with a rich aroma were served on the table.
There were even some special dishes that the children of these aristocratic families in Jiangning City had never seen before, which made all the children of the aristocratic families beam with joy.
It’s just that I haven’t had a few bites yet.
All the children of the aristocratic families could see through the windows that the guards outside were carrying corpses or carrying baskets of broken limbs and walking outside.
At the same time, some guards were carrying buckets and cleaning the floor.
A strong smell of blood floated directly into the main hall.
The expressions of all the disciples of the aristocratic families suddenly changed.
Although the faces of those aristocratic families were as usual, upon closer inspection, they all had eyelids twitching and their eating speed had also slowed down.
"Everyone, the food is not to your liking?"
Taking the seat, Li Xuan couldn't help but asked with a worried look.
At the same time, Li Chengqian and others also subconsciously looked at the people from the aristocratic families.
"Thank you very much for your concern, His Royal Highness the King of Jin and His Highness the Crown Prince. This meal is a delicacy and will make our mouths water. It is a great blessing for us to be able to enjoy this delicious feast!"
The head of an aristocratic family quickly raised his hands and said.
"Exactly, we have always heard that His Highness the King of Jin is the best eater in the Tang Dynasty. We are lucky enough to meet him today. He is indeed well-deserved!"
"I didn't expect that I would be able to eat the delicacies given by His Highness King Jin in my lifetime. I am extremely excited..."
Suddenly, everyone from the aristocratic family began to flatter Li Xuan!
"Well, everyone, eat quickly, the food won't taste good when it's cold!"
Li Xuandan smiled and started to urge!
"Exactly, you can eat as much as you like!"
Li Chengqian echoed, he also knew very well why these aristocratic families looked like this.
"I sincerely obey the orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness Prince Jin!"
The faces of all the aristocratic families were ‘touched’!
One meal lasted a whole morning.
When the food in front of them was removed, all the people from the aristocratic family breathed a sigh of relief. They finally didn't have to suffer such a hardship.
afternoon.
He Dewu, Xie Lang and others also hurried back.
There were hundreds of villagers accompanying him.
Seeing this, Li Xuan's eyes flashed with joy, and he asked directly: "Who are these?"
The people from the aristocratic families on the side had worried eyes.
Although each of these untouchables had frightened faces, their eyes were filled with hatred when they looked at them. They must have been brought by bastards like Xie Lang and He Dewu to falsely accuse them.
Sure enough, before the people from these aristocratic families could speak, Dewu, Xie Lang and others had already reported to Li Xuan and Li Chengqian.
"Reporting to His Royal Highness the King of Jin and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, these villagers are all family members of the villagers who were deceived by the noble families in the city to seize their feudal kingdoms using their own methods!"
"oh?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Li Xuan, Li Chengqian and others changed, and their faces became solemn.
"Reporting to your Majesty, these villagers are indeed those who were found by Captain Xie, Governor Xie and others in the villages around Jiangning City. Every villager has a young man who was forced or forced to do so by these aristocratic families using their own dirty methods.
He was deceived and became a slave of each family, and then was sent to their home to seal the country!"
The personal guards who followed He Dewu, Xie Lang and others also reported directly to Li Xuan.
"I see!"
Li Xuan nodded slightly and looked at the aristocratic families on one side.
"Everyone, I don't know how to explain this?"
"Your Highness, Prince Jin, forgive me, I really didn't know these things!"
"Exactly, His Highness the King of Jin, please take a closer look. We have signed a vassalage agreement with His Majesty. How could we do such a treacherous thing?"
"His Royal Highness the King of Jin, Your Highness the Crown Prince, it is clear that we are from aristocratic families, with dozens of houses, thousands of servants, and tens of thousands of tenants. We have no shortage of farmers to cultivate the fields for our respective kingdoms.
I guess that either these people are falsely accusing us, or the family members, or the family’s servants, are privately harming the people near Jiangning City in order to avoid sealing the country!"
"His Royal Highness King Jin, His Highness the Crown Prince..."
In an instant, all the people from the aristocratic families looked aggrieved and picked them all clean.
"So, this king has been waiting for you unjustly?"
Li Xuan's expression turned cold, "No matter what, your aristocratic families forced those innocent people into your homes as slaves and sent them to their respective feudal countries. Can you deny this?"
At this time, all the aristocratic families acted like turtles, shrinking their heads and saying nothing.
"Tsk tsk!"
Li Xuan sneered and did not continue to press.
Instead, he looked around at these aristocratic families with ridicule on his face.
"Everyone, why do you treat me and the prince like fools?"
Hearing this, everyone from the aristocratic family was shocked and quickly looked at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan glared and said: "People like He Dewu and Xie Lang haven't said which of you is doing such evil things, but you all confessed to me one by one. Now, you shirk the excuse that you didn't know or were responsible for it."
Framed?
Everyone, are you really ignorant, or are you all aware of it?
I have already destroyed a Wang family, and I don’t mind destroying all the other families one by one!"
Hearing this, the people from the aristocratic family were startled at first, and then their eyes filled with regret.
An old man from an aristocratic family subconsciously looked sad and saluted Li Xuan: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin has been wronged. I, the Meng family, have been wronged!"
"Really?"
Li Xuan glanced mockingly, then looked at He Dewu standing aside.
"Reporting to His Highness the King of Jin, we have found out that the Meng family forced them to become slaves and sent away the people who were granted the title of the Meng family, totaling 280 people!"