Heliantong lay on the horse and was led away gradually.

There were only five people left around him.

In the wilderness, there are still many Northern Xinjiang troops searching.

From time to time, someone can be heard shouting: "There are a few here!"

Then there was howling

"They ambushed the Duke and killed them all!"

"Put the pole up!"

The wilderness is filled with murderous intent.

Yang Xuan returned to Taizhou with the remaining troops.

Wang Ze, the governor of Taizhou, learned that Duke Qin had been attacked and sent out almost all the soldiers he could mobilize at the moment. He knew that the people in the city were restless, so he and his remaining several hundred soldiers were on the alert, waiting for news.

Lin Jun used various excuses to clear out the powerful people in the three states. The remaining few were all aware of current affairs and took the initiative to hand over their money and food, saying that they would work for the army.

It was originally thought that Lin Jun wanted to eliminate the powerful and powerful in order to control the three states. Later, everyone found out that he was pretending to make the outside world think that he was at the end of his rope and was preparing to collect money and food to resist.

Xiao is one of the powerful people who knows the current affairs.

When Lin Ya first started to take action, Xiao Mingbo, the old man of the Xiao family, decisively donated 90% of his family property. Lin Jun also praised Xiao for his understanding of justice.

Mrs. Xiao thought that the old man wanted to use money and food in exchange for peace and official positions, but from that day on, Xiao Mingbo ordered his family not to go out unless anything happened.

He gathered his children and grandchildren and said one thing.

This sentence is just one word.

"wait!"

Wait and wait!

Lin Jun led the army and disappeared, saying he was going to practice.

Then, the Northern Xinjiang army came, and Wang Laoer led his army to successfully attack, then the Jiangzhou army arrived, and then the fisherman Yang Xuan.

As a result, Taizhou became the territory of Northern Xinjiang.

Xiao Mingbo summoned his children and grandchildren again and ordered him to donate 50% of his family's money and food.

Previously, they donated 90% of their family property, and then donated half of the remaining 10%.

The children and grandchildren all thought the old man was confused.

Xiao Mingbo used twenty sticks to silence his children and grandchildren.

Immediately, Xiao's move received approval from Wang Ze, the new governor of Taizhou, who gave Xiao two official positions.

At this point, the children and grandchildren admired the old man's methods.

It was the old man who led them to escape Lin Jun's frantic purge.

It was the old man who led them until the Northern Xinjiang Army arrived and brought life to the family.

No matter how many land and houses a local powerful man has, he will still regard serving as a top priority.

Without the protection of power, no matter how many fields and houses there are, they will become food for others and serve as wedding clothes for others in an instant.

Having someone in the family serving as an official can not only protect the family business, but also continuously expand the family's asset territory.

For example, annexing fields, doing business without paying taxes, and doing business with the government

Historically, government business has been the best and the most profitable.

But the best thing to do is the process. Before that, you must have a stepping stone to open the door.

At this time, the advantage of having family power comes out.

Therefore, the world despises merchants, not because merchants are bad, but because merchants are as weak as quails in the face of power.

Businessmen are just appendages of power.

Just a slave to power.

Although the two people who joined the Xiao family were just minor officials, it was still a good start.

The city is under martial law today.

The old man Xiao Mingbo gathered his children and grandchildren again.

In the lobby, Xiao Mingbo coughed, and the maid next to him handed over the spittoon.

puff!

Xiao Mingbo spit, looked at the children and grandchildren gathered together, and said: "I asked you to wait here today because there is a big event."

The children and grandchildren stood with their hands tied.

This is the rule.

Xiao Mingbo said with satisfaction: "Before Duke Qin came to Taizhou, someone found me and said that there was a big deal, a big deal that could transform the Xiao family. I asked if I could do it."

"Father, what kind of big deal is this?" the second son asked.

Xiao Mingbo said: "The man said, just make a fuss, and when it is done, it will be done!"

He stretched out a finger and said, "Plus, a uncle!"

A marquis and an uncle, this is a huge gesture!

Seeing the eyes of his children and grandchildren shining with satisfaction, Xiao Mingbo said: "This matter is quite simple. Someone in Jiangzhou is plotting against the Duke of Qin. When the Duke of Qin goes on patrol, he is preparing to ambush him."

The eldest son said: "Father, if things fail"

"This matter was planned and carried out by King Lian Jiang himself. Do you know King Lian Jiang?"

The children and grandchildren shook their heads.

"It's not your fault for waiting!" Xiao Mingbo said: "Back then, King Lian Jiang was the first general of the clan. If it weren't for the emperor's suspicion, he would have been the military god of Daliao. Back then! King Lian Jiang never led the army to fight.

Defeated. This time he made a move. Yang Xuan brought two thousand cavalry with him, but there was no way he could kill him."

The children and grandchildren were moved.

"Father, when will it start?"

"Martial law has been imposed in the city. Wang Ze sent out all the troops, leaving only a few hundred people. Why?" Xiao Mingbo smiled and said: "The news of Yang Xuan's ambush has come. But now that he has sent out a large army, there are

What’s the use?”

"So. Yang Gou is dead?"

Xiao Mingbo nodded, "If the ambush was foiled, why would Taizhou send troops?"

The children and grandchildren were all delighted.

"If Yang Gou dies and Daliao counterattacks, we can become the top family in Taizhou."

"There is a marquis and an uncle!"

"That moment should be mine!"

"Fart, these things should be based on merit!"

The children and grandchildren were noisy, and Xiao Mingbo slapped the table, "That's enough!"

The children and grandchildren stood with their hands tied again, but the foam at the corners of their mouths and the joy in the corners of their eyes betrayed their joyful hearts.

"You are fighting for benefits before the matter comes to an end. It's stupid! It's beyond stupid!"

Xiao Mingbo scolded him and ordered: "According to the arrangement over there, once the ambush is successful, the army will immediately cover up and kill them. Now that the Taizhou Army is outside, it is a good time for us to take action. We only need to create chaos. Remember, our family

People who don’t need to show up in public, quietly”

The eldest son smiled and said, "Don't worry, father. I work as a small official in the state and know where it is convenient to set fires. Moreover, who would have thought that I would set fires myself?"

"good!"

Xiao Mingbo was overjoyed, "Let's go right away!"

"yes!"

Two sons who were working as petty officials in the state set out.

"Others, prepare weapons. Once the army enters the city, you must respond. You must let people see that I, Xiao, are loyal to Daliao until death."

The two sons went out to discuss things and decided to go separate ways.

One person went around to the back of the house and prepared to set fire to it.

One person went not far from the granary.

"Where to go!"

A sergeant intercepted him.

The eldest son said: "I was ordered to deliver the document." As he said this, he waved the document in his hand.

Martial law targets the common people, not officials.
To be continued...