Chapter 1333 Rainy Night (5)
It was raining lightly and the night was dark.
There are countless shops in the East Market, row upon row, with a total of four doors. Since the demolition of Jingzhao Mansion began, there have been government officials dispatched by Jingzhao Mansion to guard the four gates, and strictly check people coming in and out every day, lest troublemakers cause trouble.
However, at this moment, the south gate was already open, and the yamen guarding the gate was severely beaten. He had already fled in panic and rushed back to the yamen of Jingzhao Mansion to report the news. Groups of merchants and hawkers poured into the East Market. Torches dipped in kerosene were lit, and thin raindrops fell on them, making a "sizzling" sound, but could not extinguish them.
Holding a torch in his hand, Hu Chong stood at the gate of the East Market and spoke loudly to the crowd composed of merchants, vendors and many ordinary people in front of him: "We are all humble traders, and our ancestors have been doing humble business for generations. No one can see Look at us! We will be looked down upon when we walk on the street, and we will be discriminated against when we enter a liquor store, but are we doing something wrong? We work hard, day after day, year after year, and make a living. clean money , we are innocent people! But now, the entire East Market is about to be demolished. How long will it take to rebuild? How can we make a living? Those noble people sitting high in the temple don’t care about our lives. , they only see the political achievements of being an official, and they will end our lives with a wave of their hands! Why should we, the diligent small businessmen who do not steal or rob, become the victims of the political achievements of those nobles? ”
"Why?!"
"Why?!"
Friends in the crowd raised their arms and shouted in response, and the people who were brought in and the scattered vendors also looked excited.
Hu Chong looked at the crowd in front of him, pointed at the Dongshi behind him, and said loudly: "But even so, we must remember that we cannot do anything that goes against His Majesty's will! Your Majesty is a good emperor, but he was betrayed by the treacherous people around him. We are all good people and must abide by the "Laws of the Tang Dynasty" and cannot embarrass Your Majesty! Now listen to me, After we entered, we gathered in the demolished open space to express our deep dissatisfaction and let His Majesty and the upright people and loyal and virtuous ministers in the court see and hear our appeal. We hope that Stop the demolition of Dongshi. We hope to resume normal operations in Dongshi. We want to eat and we want to support our families!”
"Want to eat!"
“We have a family to support!”
"Stop the demolition!"
“Back in business!”
The crowd was shouting and shouting with great momentum!
Finally, Hu Chong did not forget to warn: "After entering, we will gather together and shout out our demands, but remember that we must not damage any brick or tile in the East Market. Smashing up shops and stealing goods are absolutely not allowed to happen.”
This is something that must be avoided. Their task is only to summon traders and encourage people to gather here to attract the attention of the court. This is enough. As long as there is a reason for the merchants to gather and the people to be dissatisfied, the rest will naturally be taken care of by the big guys above the court.
"Let's go in!"
"Let's go!"
The crowd roared into the dark East City, and then clusters of torches were lit, making the entire East City Center area as bright as day.
At the same time, people from all over the country came to support him. Some of these people are dealers of famous families, some are tenants, and some are slaves...Assigned by their families, they all set out from various neighborhoods, and flowed into the East City like a confluence of rivers.
Hu Chong wiped the rain off his face, his face was full of excitement, and the blood in his body seemed to be burning! Merchants, vendors, and ordinary people gathered here just to express their demands. Although it is unreasonable, as long as it does not violate national laws, it is okay!
I just resisted the demolition of Dongshi and hoped to resume normal operations, but I didn’t want to rebel...
After this is completed, I will definitely be favored and reused by the family. Just think about the fact that I will return to the house with a halo and become the most arrogant steward. I will suddenly become a celebrity in front of the head of the family. A golden road is at my feet. Hu Chong was so excited that he wanted to howl!
The East Market was as bright as day and crowded with people. Hundreds of people gathered here, standing quietly in the open space after demolition, raising their arms and shouting loud slogans!
"Want to eat!"
“We have a family to support!”
"Stop the demolition!"
“Back in business!”
In the silent night, a thunderous sound echoed through the sky.
Chang'an is shocked!
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Changsun Huan had just taken a bath. He wiped away all the moisture in the warm bathtub. After changing into dry clothes for a day, he held the fragrant tea offered by the maid in his hand. Instead of drinking it, he walked to the window and pushed it open. Looking out the window at the darkening night, his eyes twinkled.
Since the afternoon, people have been coming in and out of the house from time to time, walking in a hurry and looking solemn. Changsun Huan didn't know what these people were doing. He couldn't ask, and he didn't dare to ask, because these people were all close confidants of his father. In terms of true trust, they were even higher than his son...
But Changsun Huan is not an idiot. A seemingly solid egg will always reveal a crack if it is knocked. What’s more, he is a genuine son of the Changsun family? He holds the say in the "East Datang Company", coupled with his almost default status as the heir to the Changsun family, which gives him many means to explore the deeper secrets of the Changsun family.
It’s actually not that difficult to bribe one or two of Dad’s people...
So Changsun Huan quickly learned the reason for the abnormal commotion in the mansion.
Changsun Huan fell silent.
There was no immediate warning to Fang Jun...
Encourage the merchants and hawkers of Dongshi to coerce the people into launching a civil uprising?
Changsun Huan had to admit that Jiang was still too old. His father just sent an insignificant person, and then he grabbed Fang Jun's throat tightly.
What is most important to an emperor?
It’s not about the rolling financial revenue, or the imperial hegemony that will shine through the ages, but... stability.
Everything must be based on the premise of stability, especially for an emperor like His Majesty Li Er who relied on a coup to seize the country and ascend the throne! Because he lacks a legitimate confidence, he is particularly concerned about the direction of the government.
Once a civil uprising breaks out in Dongshi, the first thing His Majesty Li Er will think of is not the purpose behind it, but the need to suppress this trend as soon as possible.
As it should be, Fang Jun, the culprit who caused the Dongcheng uprising, is the first person to stand up and take responsibility...
I believe that my father's plan is definitely not just that. If he can contact several well-known censors in the censorship and jointly impeach Fang Jun, I am afraid that His Majesty will have no choice but to cut off his arm and abandon Fang Jun. .
Responsibility must always be borne by someone...
Changsun Huan felt a little confused.
Logically speaking, he should have sent someone to warn Fang Jun as soon as possible. In the past few years, Fang Jun not only never treated him badly, but also established his position in the eldest son's family by sending "Dong Datang Company" to him. It can be said that Fang Jun single-handedly won him the title of "eldest son". of.
But at the same time, Changsun Huan could not hide the jealousy in his heart.
The most important thing is that an idea popped up uncontrollably in Changsun Huan's mind at this moment - if Fang Jun is disgusted and abandoned by His Majesty Li Er one day, then will the person in charge of "Dong Datang Company" have his turn? On your own head?
"Dong Datang Company" was founded by Fang Jun, but except for him, everyone else followed orders. No one could threaten his position. It can be said that it is a dominant family and it is firmly in control. That huge benefit.
As long as Fang Jun falls, anyone will have a chance to fight for his position, and his eldest grandson Huan is close to the water, who dares to say that there is no chance?
The blood flowing all over his body accelerated uncontrollably, and Changsun Huan felt that he was more excited than when he held Changsun Dan's damn concubine under him and did whatever he wanted!
Taking a deep breath, Changsun Huan forced himself to calm down. Decisions made when impulsive are most likely to be wrong. He must calmly think about the benefits and losses, and calculate the possibilities after making a decision. His current situation is very good, and he must not ruin it all because of wrong decisions.
Standing quietly in front of the window, the drizzle was falling in front of his eyes, and a cool breeze blew on him, making his mind gradually clear.
Until the tea cup in your hand is slightly cold...
"Come here!" Changsun Huan called out in a low voice.
"Here!" A middle-aged man in a green shirt and a small cap came briskly behind Changsun Huan. This was his most trusted confidant.
"Fang Jun must have rushed to Dongshi at this moment. He immediately went to tell him that someone was inciting merchants and hawkers to provoke a popular uprising. He wanted to impeach him and told him to be extremely careful not to make the matter bigger again."
"Here!"
The middle-aged man responded, turned around and left.
"Stop!" Changsun Huan called out to the man, pondered for a moment, and said softly: "The time for waiting for a cup of tea is over."
The time for a cup of tea... must be irretrievable over there, right?
Changsun Huan stood tall and straight in front of the window, his eyes looking far away in the direction of Dongshi through the lingering rain.
Friendship?
Benefit?
Which one is more important?
Where to go?
When did he start to become so cold?
Was it the day when he seduced Chang Sun Dan's concubine into bed, or the day when he secretly met Chang Sun Chong in the city?
I have mixed feelings in my heart... (End of this chapter)