Fang Jun took a sip of tea, without raising his eyelids, and said calmly: "Have you lived in Luoyang for too many years and been used to being flattered by others? You have long forgotten that there are laws in the Tang Dynasty? It is a serious crime to resist the central government's decree. Change it." Any one has to copy it Home, jailed, and the main criminal exiled to the frontier, you just say "cooperate in measuring the land" and just want to let things go by the wayside? Where does this leave the emperor who issued the decree? "
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These words were spoken rudely and did not leave any dignity to Yu Baoning.
This is also the reason why he hates the aristocratic families. These people rely on their privileges, are lawless, and have no faith in the "country" at all. They work all their lives for the interests of their family. It is normal for them to harm the public, enrich themselves, and destroy the country. .
And when the aristocratic families that have grabbed the most social resources fail to shoulder their due responsibilities, how can the country be prosperous and strong? How can the people live and work in peace and contentment?
The aristocratic families in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the scholar-bureaucrat group in the Song Dynasty, the landlords and squires in the Ming and Qing Dynasties... These political groups naturally have their merits, but most of them still cause great harm to the country.
Yu Baoning couldn't sit still, his old face was red, and he said angrily: "I have already come to the door in person and apologized face to face, but the Duke of Yue still refuses to raise his hand? Although the Yu family in Luoyang is the top family, he is not allowed to be bullied. Roadside dust! ”
He was indeed angry. In his opinion, he had shown enough sincerity, but Fang Jun acted condescending and dismissive. Why? !
Fang Jun was simply baffled: "It was you, the Yu family, who ordered the tenants and farmers in the family to resist the imperial decree and obstructed the measurement of acres. It was you, the Yu family, who secretly contacted the Henan aristocratic families to stir up public opinion. It was you, the Yu family, who acted arrogantly in Luoyang and occupied countless fertile fields. Family... But from your tone, it seems that one of you is the one who has been wronged and bullied?”
Yu Baoning shook his head and said: "The words of the Duke of Yue are suspected of being framed, and I cannot agree with them."
Fang Jun smiled and said: "Can you please have a little face?"
Yu Baoning was furious: "Why did the Duke of Yue hurt people by speaking out?"
Fang Jun nodded and said: "Well, I will write to Chang'an to ask for an order. I urge your Majesty to order the "Three Laws Division" to launch an investigation into the Yu family in Luoyang. The land, settlements, taxes, etc. will be thoroughly investigated and determined. I want to restore the innocence of the Yu family, and then I will go to the door to plead guilty!”
"Here!" A soldier walked in quickly from outside the door.
"Notify Ashina Zhong and Xi Junmai, and order them to jointly send troops to blockade all properties of the Yu family in Luoyang, and strictly control everyone within their residences. No matter who dares to break in, they will be killed without mercy!"
"Send a message to Dai Zhou, Liu Xiangdao, and Zhang Liang, instructing them to assign officials from the "Three Laws Division" who are specialized in accounting to station in various properties of the family, seal the account books, and inventory the warehouses!"
"Prepare pen, ink, paper and inkstone, I will write a letter to Your Majesty right away."
Many soldiers and waiters in the official residence received the order and immediately took action.
Fang Jun then looked at the dumbfounded Yu Baoning and said calmly: "The matter is now over. Please come back. I won't send you far away."
"Ah this..."
Yu Baoning was completely stunned. He just said a few more words to take some initiative. Isn't this what negotiations are like? Why did Fang Jun fall out immediately?
It’s really a stick!
He certainly could not sit back and watch Fang Jun implement the few things he just said, otherwise the Luoyang Yu family would fall into a state of eternal doom, and he in Baoning would become the eternal sinner of the Luoyang Yu family, and would be reviled and infamy by all future generations. !
Because no family member can withstand such a level of scrutiny.
And so what if something is discovered in the past? Everyone is like this, and the law does not punish everyone. But now if Fang Jun targets Luoyang Yushi and puts everything on the line, then Luoyang Yushi will definitely not be able to resist.
The most serious thing is that those Henan aristocratic families who have advanced and retired together with the Luoyang Yu family and shared weal and woe may not necessarily continue to be on the same front as the Luoyang Yu family.
They may even choose to stab the Yu family in Luoyang in the back for their own interests...
Thinking of this, Yu Baoning no longer cared about getting angry. He quickly stood up and took Fang Jun's hand. He smiled apologetically and said, "Why are you doing this, Erlang? You and I are family friends. We should support each other and help each other. We must not do this." They criticize each other and make others laugh. ”
Fang Jun looked at him and sneered: "You are really shameless, aren't you? Luoyang City has been prosperous since ancient times and is said to be surrounded by kingly energy. It seems that the legend is true, otherwise you would not be able to cultivate such a blind mind. Military and lawless temper. ”
Yu Baoning was sweating profusely, and there was no trace of anger left. He was almost scared to death. He smiled bitterly and said: "Erlang, don't make such a joke. The Yu family in Luoyang is loyal to His Majesty and loyal to the empire. How can he dare to be disobedient? It's just that. I was just temporarily confused because my personal interests were damaged. I promise you that from today on, I will fully cooperate with all Erlang’s orders. If you disobey, I will come to see you!”
I thought that relying on the power of the Yu family in Luoyang would put pressure on Fang Jun, so that he would not dare to target the Yu family in Luoyang, but unexpectedly, it backfired and angered the stick.
Naturally, he did not dare to let Fang Jun write a letter to Chang'an, as His Majesty relied heavily on him. He was afraid that the letter would be delivered to Chang'an, and His Majesty's order would be sent to Luoyang soon after. How would the Yu family in Luoyang fare?
Not to mention that Fang Jun was accused of being "unmilitary" even if he kept silent.
The most terrible thing is that "Luoyang has a royal aura"...
What does it have to do with my Yu family whether Luoyang has a royal spirit? !
Fang Jun snorted coldly: "I like to convince people with virtue most. If you are reasonable with me, I am a reasonable person. But if you are playing tricks with me, I will stay with you to the end. This Luoyang belongs to the Tang Dynasty. Luoyang is not your Yu family’s Luoyang!”
Yu Baoning shook his head and smiled bitterly, not daring to say more.
The Henan Aristocratic Family has always boasted that "Henan is the Henan of the Henan Aristocratic Family", but now Fang Jun said that "Luoyang is the Luoyang of the Tang Dynasty", which is very targeted. The key now is that the "Three Law Division" has stationed in the Henan government office and has thoroughly investigated the upper and lower management of the Henan government. Many people have even signed and pledged to confess their crimes. With the "penalty and redemption" being deposed, the future and even the lives of these officials are at stake. They were all captured by Fang Jun, causing the Henan family alliance to collapse instantly.
Once Fang Jun launches an action against the Yu family, no one will risk fighting with the Yu family, risking their officials' sons being exiled or even hanged and beheaded.
The two sat down again, and Yu Baoning humiliated himself, completely forgetting how humble and groveling he had just been, and his smile was very sincere: "Tomorrow, I will ask Shangshu Xu to take people to measure my fields. No matter how many hidden acres are found, I will do whatever I want. The Yu family is willing to be a role model in cooperating with the central government’s decrees, no matter what the final result is, there will be no shirk.”
But he regretted it in his heart. If he had said this before, Fang Jun would have accepted some favors from the Yu family, but he was so confused that he thought he could manipulate Fang Jun, which resulted in him being at a disadvantage. Not only did he not get the favors, but he also had to be on guard. Fang Jun gets angry at any time.
It's really a mistake.
If my brother in Chang'an learns of this, I'm afraid he will reprimand me severely...
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In the official residence of Henan Prefecture, Pei Huaijie looked at Yu Baoning who came to visit and learned that he had gone to see Fang Jun before. He was shocked and said: "Brother, why is this? The Henan family attacks and defends the alliance, advancing and retreating in unison, but my brother's move Putting the Luoyang Yu family in a position of criticism will make others think that the Yu family has betrayed everyone!"
Yu Baoning sighed with some exhaustion. It wasn't just that he had betrayed the other Henan aristocratic families. The problem was that he came in person but was severely beaten. Not only did he betray the alliance, but he didn't even get the money for selling himself. One article...
"Fang Er has a stubborn character and the situation is unruly. I am afraid that our Henan family will encounter a catastrophe this time!"
Pei Huaijie also sighed: "This guy is too insidious. He pretended not to know that the system of 'punishment and redemption' has been abolished, and came to Luoyang to trick me... He is really not a son of a man."
This incident made him deeply regretful and brought him a lifetime of shame.
Yu Baoning did not say how he angered Fang Jun and then groveled and begged under the threat of the other party. He only said the result: "I have no choice but to bow my head this time. Fang Jun insisted on measuring the land of my family. I can't insist on it. Already agreed.”
Even so, Pei Huaijie was full of complaints: "Brother should have ventilated the situation in advance. Everyone should advance and retreat in the same way. This would also put pressure on Fang Jun and Xu Jingzong, so that they would restrain themselves and not dare to act arbitrarily, and they should have made some changes afterwards."< br>
Although Fang Jun, Xu Jingzong and others used overwhelming force to force the Henan Family to give in as soon as they came up, the two of them also had to worry about the consequences, some of which they did not dare to bear and could not afford.
Although the Henan aristocratic family was worried about the future of those convicted children and hoped to cooperate with the central government's decree in exchange for Fang Jun and Xu Jingzong to be accommodating and forget the blame, Fang Jun and others also did not dare to push too hard.
After all, the purpose of Fang Jun and Xu Jingzong was to measure the acres of land and implement central government orders, not to force the Henan aristocratic family to rebel and take risks.
Both sides have bottom lines and concerns, so there is a natural basis for turning around and mediating.
But now Yu Baoning's actions gave Fang Jun a breakthrough, and the unity of the Henan family suddenly disappeared and ceased to exist.
But can you blame Baoning?
No, because even without Yu Baoning, Fang Jun would choose to open a breakthrough elsewhere. Just look at the fact that Hedong Family remained obedient and stable after losing Yanchi, and even took the initiative to help Fang Jun resume work and production in Yanchi. Jun must have grasped some of the vitality of the family members, forcing them to obey.
It's just that he hasn't thought about what this life gate is...
With a sigh, Pei Huaijie said: "We can cooperate with measuring the acres, but we must draw a bottom line and we cannot let them do whatever they want."
He, Henan Yin, naturally knew how much fertile land the Henan family had occupied. Although we don’t know the true purpose of the imperial court to measure the acres, it is definitely not a good thing for the family members. Maybe they can try to reach a compromise with Fang Jun and Xu Jingzong through some other means, so as not to report all the hidden acres...< br>