Except for Wang Zheng, Xu Fang and others, everyone present bowed their heads and said nothing, as if their attention was absorbed by the thin vegetables and cold wine in front of the lacquer table.
But at this moment, there was a sudden rush of footsteps, and immediately, a soldier strode into the hall without waiting for an announcement.
It was Wu Niu, the reckless man.
He was heard saying in a loud voice: "General Tiangong, we found out that seventeen families of thieves in the city did not obey the destiny and went against the trend. Now they have all been tied up and detained in the military camp, waiting for the general's death."
"Wu Niu, you are ignorant, why do you mention such a criminal in front of the general and taint the general's ears?"
Before Wang Zheng could say anything, there was a "bang" sound, and Wu Sheng beside him was furious and started clapping the table with such force that the wine cups and plates in front of the table vibrated and buzzed.
"Just kill them all."
"Wu Sheng, don't be so rude in front of all the elders." Wang Zheng pretended to scold him, then turned his head and smiled to comfort everyone.
It's just that his pretentiousness is meaningless. When everyone heard this, their faces were all uncertain, and some of the timid ones turned pale and trembled.
It's not that they haven't seen the world before. From the moment Wang Zheng, the yellow scarf bandit, entered the city, they knew that this was an evil star.
What scares me is not just the so-called murder.
If Wang Zheng acted like this after everyone was unwilling to open his mouth to accept the new contract, then it would be an expected thing. It is to establish power and kill the chicken to scare the monkeys. We understand.
What frightened them the most was that they had been paying attention to the fact that Wang Zheng had not left the hall, nor had he ordered the soldiers around him to send a message. However, his men had unknowingly killed so many prominent families in the city.
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This shows what?
It was obvious that this son had given instructions and made arrangements in advance. Before everyone went to the meeting, he had arranged for soldiers to keep an eye on all the big households in the city. If there were those who had not attended the banquet to show their respect, they immediately took action...
Of course, there is another possibility, that is, the thieves and bandits under him will take matters into their own hands...
No matter which one it is, everyone finds it extremely difficult.
If it is the former, it is obvious that this man is not as powerful as Zhang Zhao said. He still has the nature of a thief and a bandit, and will draw his sword to kill people at the slightest displeasure.
And if it's the latter, it's even more troublesome, because it proves that Wang Zheng's request is not the appeal of one person, but the overall will of this band of thieves.
In fact, this was their misunderstanding.
As the saying goes, things have priorities. Just to break this important gate, the king spent a lot of energy. As soon as he entered the city, he met celebrities like Zhang Zhao. After that, he was involved in many internal and external affairs. There was no energy to pay attention to them, let alone arrange people.
Follow everyone?
Besides, he was already very familiar with it. It was enough to lock the gates everywhere in Pengcheng and prohibit entry and exit. Was he afraid that they would escape?
But speaking of it, I saw a lot of empty seats before, and Wang Zheng did send a message through the system to the nearest Wu Niu to bring people to invite the remaining noble families.
However, after sitting down for a discussion later, Wang Zheng changed his mind.
He originally thought that he was not planning to "equalize the land" for the time being. He just thought of using the unowned land as a reward for the sergeants, and also for the Qingzhou refugees who would come here in the future. It was a very gentle method.
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But he didn't expect that even though he was so restrained, these wealthy people also hesitated and protested silently.
What is this, non-violence and non-cooperation?
This time he was irritated.
It seems that in the face of interests, Xiaozhi cannot use reason or emotion.
In this case, Wang Zheng is too lazy to let those who have no discernment sit down anymore. If he doesn't drink his own water and wine, then he will drink Meng Po soup!
Just kill two birds with one stone, borrow some heads to establish your authority!
Looking at Wu Niu, Wang Zheng asked: "During the arrest process, are there any of these stubborn criminals who dare to resist?"
"There are three or four families." Wu Niu thought for a while, scratched his head and said: "But if these pigs gather hundreds of minions, it is useless to resist, and they will be defeated in one wave!"
"Then bring the leaders of these families to the door of my mansion and kill them directly!"
"Here!"
Soon after, Wu Niu led the Tianzhu Camp soldiers to bring a few middle-aged men over and ordered them to kneel outside the door facing the lobby.
With the sound of "cut", three heads were seen falling to the ground and spinning, spraying out pillars of blood several feet away. The entire yard was covered in blood, and some even sprayed onto the ground in the hall.
Now everyone became more and more frightened and trembled,
After looking at the expressions of the people around him, Wang Zheng sneered in his heart, but on the outside his face was as dark as water, and he shouted again:
"The heads of these seventeen families and their adult male relatives were all beheaded. Their heads were hung on poles and placed in the city as a warning to others."
"Here!"
Wu Niu and others promised loudly, and then went away carrying the head.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Xu Fang took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire. He suddenly stood up with his head held high, drew out his long sword, raised his arms and shouted:
"General Tiangong's military orders are like mountains. Those who obey will prosper, and those who disobey will perish!"
Wu Sheng, Zhang Rao and others also stood up at the same time and echoed in unison: "Those who obey will prosper, and those who disobey will perish!"
The heavenly soldiers outside the door also shouted at the same time, either raising their spears or waving their swords, saying in unison: "Those who obey will prosper, and those who disobey will perish!"
The sound was loud and loud, shaking the roof tiles and shocking the remaining noble families.
After a while, a middle-aged man finally couldn't help but walked out of the banquet, knelt down, and his voice was full of tears:
"Thank you, General, for your kindness. I am willing to exchange the old contract for a new one!"
With one person taking the lead, the remaining people also spoke up and expressed their willingness to cooperate.
What a bunch of bitches! Do you have to force me, an honest person like me, to show my teeth and show my knife?
Wang Zheng cursed secretly in his heart, but a look of relief appeared on his face. He nodded and put on a smile again: "That's very good."
"When I entered the city, I issued a military order not to disturb the people. This will continue to be the case in the future. Please rest assured that Pengcheng will become a happy place to live and work in peace and contentment."
"If anyone disobeys the order, regardless of whether he is a general or a soldier, just tell him that he will be killed without mercy."
While everyone was holding the new land deed in their arms, Nuonuo responded repeatedly: "The general really loves the people like a son and is considerate of the people."
"I, Pengcheng, am so lucky to welcome such a British master!"
Everyone forced a smile, but Wang Zheng turned a blind eye. He glanced at the middle-aged man who was the first to take the land deed and said with a smile: "How about this elder, I don't know what to say?"
The man, who was in his forties and had a plain appearance, was wiping the cold sweat on his head with a piece of silk. When he heard Wang Zheng's question, he quickly stood up and bowed and said: "I don't dare to say this, general. My name is Guo Yi."
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Wang Zheng saw that he was wearing a square crown on his head, a green robe, and pointed square-soled raw leather shoes. He was dressed like a Confucian scholar, but his figure was bloated and his face was rich, which made him look a bit nondescript, so he asked: "Looking at your dress, I must be the same."
He is well-read in poetry and literature, but he is a local?"
Guo Yidao: "General, my ancestors were originally from Yangzhai, Yingchuan, and they just moved here in my father's generation."
Wang Zhengwei tilted his head and looked at Zhang Zhao. Zhang Zhao understood what he meant. He was asking whether he had talent and whether he could hold an official position. He thought about it for a while and said: "Although the Guo family has only been in Pengcheng for two generations, he is somewhat famous.
Guo Jun himself is also quite talented."
"That's very good." Wang Zheng let go of his arm, put it on the armrest of the soft couch, and said to Guo Yi pleasantly, "Mr. Zhang is the new prime minister, and now he is short of manpower. Why don't you, Mr. Guo, come and be..."
"Yongcang Chang." Zhang Zhao said next to him, this is an official worth four hundred stones, neither big nor small.
"Okay, let's just take this Yong Cang Chang."
Guo Yi was reluctant, but he didn't dare to refuse directly. He looked around as if asking for help. However, the crowd of Ni Bodhisattvas who were crossing the river couldn't save themselves, so they didn't dare to talk to him. Moreover, they all resented him for being the first to take the lead.
With no choice, Guo Yi had no choice but to agree.
"Why are you so pretentious?" Seeing this, Wang Zheng finally got a little angry and said coldly:
"I know your concerns. I just feel that the people I lead are just a group of yellow scarf thieves. If the princes come to attack, they may be wiped out in a blink of an eye. If you take up the post of general, I am afraid that I will leave behind a stain.
If you have a good reputation, you will no longer have the foundation to establish yourself."
"Hey, you're so sorry for waiting!"
He patted the case and said in a stern tone:
"If you can't survive now, how can you talk about the future?"