Zhou Shuren retracted his gaze. Lord Xiao was not here today, so he stayed here on behalf of the Ministry of Revenue. Just now, he was staring at Yao Wenqi, and only Li Zhao was left beside him. "My eldest brother-in-law's grandson has arrived in the capital. When do you think you can bring him to you?"
Li Zhao stroked his beard. The Ministry of War has been quite busy recently. "I'll write to you in a few days."
Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows, thinking of the soldiers who had been guarding the Zhang family's mansion, and nodded, "Okay."
Li Zhao asked, "Is it true that the Ministry of Revenue can no longer spare the money?"
Zhou Shuren thought of Yang Wen and endured it, "I really can't move it out."
Li Zhao curled his lips, "In my heart, you are the incarnation of the God of Wealth."
Zhou Shuren, "... ... I still thank you for your evaluation?"
Li Zhao really thought so in his heart. Since Zhou Shuren entered the Ministry of Revenue, although the Ministry of Revenue was still stingy, the money that was due was given very generously. Unlike before, the Ministry of Revenue really had no money and the money that was due was paid in several installments. He patted Zhou Shuren on the shoulder and said, "You have to think of a way."
Zhou Shuren was speechless. "When the delegation sells the ships and comes back, there will be money."
Li Zhao rolled his eyes. "Whether it can be sold or not is still unclear. Even if it is sold, it will take several months to get back."
Zhou Shuren chuckled and walked quickly without waiting for Li Zhao.
In the Zheng Palace, the emperor ignored Yao Wenqi who was kneeling, and read the memorials one by one. The palace was very quiet, and time passed by little by little.
Yao Wenqi knelt motionless with his head down. He still hadn't had a good rest for several days. When the fire rose to the sky, he stood on a high platform and watched. The fire burned the building and also burned him, as if the fire was burning his skin. He could not sleep well every day.
"During the founding period of the previous dynasty, your ancestors were soldiers under the Rong family."
Yao Wenqi's heart clenched, "Yes, my ancestor was the guard in front of General Rong's tent."
The emperor did not put down the memorial in his hand. "It took several generations of accumulation for your ancestors to establish the Yao family today. No, it should be the Yao family that was at its peak at the end of the previous dynasty. The Rong family declined, and the Yao family held military power. It was really glorious."
Yao Wenqi's back was soaked, and the sweat on his forehead slid into his eyes. His eyes felt uncomfortable, but he didn't dare to wipe them. "The Yao family opened the city gate."
The emperor naturally remembered that at that time, the army surrounded the capital and was about to attack the city. The Yao family surrendered and opened the gate of the capital. At that time, the capital was in chaos and many people died, but they were not killed by the army led by him. "At that time, your Yao family was the only one in power in the capital."
Yao Wenqi bent his back again, "Your Majesty, the Yao family pledged allegiance to Your Majesty that day. The Yao family is only loyal to Your Majesty."
The loyal emperor put down the memorial in his hand, looked at Yao Wenqi, and chuckled, "I remember, I always remember, but your father only said he was loyal but didn't swear an oath. How about you swear an oath?"
Yao Wenqi raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to swear."
"Okay, go ahead and send it. I'm listening."
Yao Wenqi's mind was spinning, and he raised his finger, "I swear, if I betray the emperor, the Yao family will not have a good death, and there will be no redemption."
The emperor sneered, "I reluctantly agree. Okay, you can go back too."
Yao Wenqi's heart was in turmoil, and he dragged his numb legs out of the government hall with difficulty.
After Yao Wenqi left, the emperor called Eunuch Liu and said, "You can move now."
Eunuch Liu lowered his head and said, "Yes."
The next day, more soldiers entered Zhang's former mansion, and the soldiers outside surrounded the house more tightly, making it impossible to see what was happening inside the mansion.
Two days later, when people were already deceiving each other, a murder occurred. An entire family was wiped out, with more than 30 people left alive.
Zhu Lan was stunned for a long time when she heard the news, "A branch of the Yao family?"
Boss Zhou's hands were shaking. He happened to pass by today and saw the soldiers surrounding the place. He then realized that more than 30 people were dead. This was only the master. Many of the stewards and other managers also died. The only ones who survived were some young maids and servants.
This was the first time he encountered someone who dared to exterminate his family in the capital. Now his hands and feet were cold. "Mom, this is too scary. This is the capital."
Zhulan was not scared. Instead, she thought a lot about it. The surname alone was enough. He was a member of the Yao family. Her first reaction was the palace. She remembered Shuren coming back and saying that the emperor had summoned Yao Wenqi.
Zhulan comforted her eldest son, "Don't be afraid. We have people rewarded by the emperor in our mansion. Go and tell the housekeeper now that no one in the mansion should leave the mansion easily except for necessary shopping."
Boss Zhou stared at his mother in a daze. His mother's reaction was so calm that he couldn't help but pinch himself and said, "Yes, mother, I'll go right away."
Zhulan thought, the emperor has taken action against the Yao family. In the emperor's mind, the Yao family should be executed along with all nine clans. Killing them in advance will not give him any psychological burden. Bah, the emperor will not have any psychological burden, not to mention that in the emperor's eyes, the Yao family is a criminal family.
Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was stunned when he heard the news. What on earth did the emperor find out that he was so ruthless.
The news spread quickly and everyone in the capital soon knew about it.
Prince Liang originally wanted to find Yao Wenqi to ask about the Rong family. He then found out that the Yao family and the Rong family had some connection. Unexpectedly, the Yao family was massacred.
Princess Liang frowned, "Your Majesty, who do you think did it?"
King Liang pondered, "It can't be King Qi and the others. Especially now when it's obvious that something big is happening, none of us dare to move."
Princess Liang's heart tightened, and she thought for a moment, "Who could that be?"
Prince Liang's heart trembled, "Could it be Father?"
His father had made trouble for Yao Wenqi. He knew his father and knew that his father must have been extremely disgusted with Yao Wenqi. Fortunately, he had never gone to look for Yao Wenqi.
When the King of Qi heard the news, he rode his horse to Chen's mansion.
Old Master Chen had taken a few days off and was playing with birds. He turned his head and said, "Your Highness is here."
King Qi pulled a chair over and asked, "Grandpa, do you know much about the Yao family?"
Mr. Chen turned his head and said, "Not much."
"Who do you think did this, Grandpa?"
Mr. Chen put down the bird cage in his hand and said, "Don't you already have an idea?"
The King of Qi was silent. He did have an idea. "Why? Didn't Father already take over the military power of the Yaohou Mansion?"
He watched as his father gradually devoured the military power of the Yao family and disintegrated the influence of the Yao Marquis Mansion. Now the Yao Marquis Mansion was a toothless tiger, and Prince Yao had become a cat in the hands of his father. Why did his father take action against the Yao family
Old Master Chen sighed, "You should understand that your father does everything for a purpose."
King Qi looked at his grandfather. He actually had a guess in his mind that there had always been a force. He had investigated but couldn't find out what it was. Now he understood a little bit more.
Mr. Chen continued to tease the bird, "You, forget it."
"What does Grandpa want to say?"
Mr. Chen, "Nothing."
The next morning, notices were posted throughout the capital city, sealing off the city.
Ninghou Mansion sent a butler over, "Our Lord said, try not to go out, and guard the door well."
Zhulan signaled the housekeeper to send the people out and called the eldest son, "The children will go to the academy today, send a skilled servant to guard the gate and check the courtyard wall."
Boss Zhou looked at his mother's serious expression, his palms sweating, "Mom, I'll arrange it right away."