The special thing about the clans of the Nanquan counties in the Great Chu Dynasty is that these clans not only have astonishing wealth accumulation like the rich merchants in Guanzhong in the Qin Dynasty, but also have a large number of practitioners and private troops, including many powerful practitioners of the Seven Realms.
Practitioners and disciples can be owned by all nobles, but for a dynasty, a large number of private troops is naturally a threat. The reason why the clans of the Nanquan counties were able to be franchised to own private armies was because these clans had made great contributions to the Great Chu Dynasty in the past, and many of them were partners and generals of the late emperor.
And the reason why many years after receiving the grace of the late emperor and owning the fiefdoms of the five counties, the clans of the Nanquan counties are still closely associated with words such as "barbaric", "wolves" and "bandits". He was born as a horse thief and a bandit who ruled the hills.
These people back then also took their own private army to join the late emperor, and made great contributions to the late emperor's establishment of the country and the opening of the territory.
Because of their unique relationship with the first emperor, these clans enjoy many privileges, and their behavior style is much more barbaric than those delicate and elegant Chudu dignitaries.
Before the Lushan League, Concubine Zhao Xiangfei had actually been involved in government affairs for many years, and she did not treat these powerful families in Nanquan counties with much generosity. Some preventive arrangements were made, such as setting up fortresses outside the five counties, limiting the number of chariots and horses sold to the five counties, stipulating the highest level of talismans that private troops could possess, and so on.
However, it was the "crepe life case" that caused the Nanquan counties and Zhao Xiangfei to completely turn against each other.
Among the three great clans in Nanquan County, the eldest son of the family clan with the surname Chuwei, had secretly intervened to control the selection and promotion of low-level officials in many counties and counties in the eastern part of the Great Chu. Those counties and counties even covered the sky with their hands. When they were finally investigated and dealt with, the counties of Nanquan made many concessions in order to keep the weak head. Even some officials who tried to accommodate in it also dealt with it.
Afterwards, if the children of the Nanquan counties commit crimes, they are often dealt with more severely. During the war between Qin and Chu, the Nanquan counties were forced to mobilize a lot of resources. Some important children who practiced in the capital of Chu were also sent to the frontier army. Many were even sent directly to dangerous places.
This move was extremely vicious, and in order to keep those important disciples, the Nanquan counties also had to send some powerful practitioners to follow.
Now the border to the central part of Chu is in chaos, many news cannot be heard, and it is not known whether those important disciples and practitioners will survive.
Although I don't know Zhao Xiangfei's next plan at this time, judging from the movement of the army in the past few days, the remnants of the main armies in Yangshan County are faintly retreating towards the five counties of Nanquan.
The counties in Nanquan naturally hate Concubine Zhao Xiang very much, but this is a state matter after all. If instead they use private troops to stop the retreating Chu army from being attacked, then even if the clans in the five counties of Nanquan don't care about what is written in the history books, they don't know how many people will welcome them. Chu people's anger.
So although some clansmen cursed bitterly, the discussion lasted for nearly half an hour, but no decision was made yet.
As time passed, those who had spoken the most violently also stopped, and their eyes gradually focused on the three people in the middle.
The three people in the middle with the most gloomy and dangerous aura are the heads of the three most powerful clans in Nanquan County.
Especially the middle-aged man in the purple robe in the middle who has never looked at him, with a thin face and his head hanging slightly, his white hair exuding a cold light like a blade, he is the head of the Chi family, the weak Father crepe Shenyun.
When he finally raised his head slightly, the entire meeting hall fell silent.
"I don't care what you think."
Chen Yun didn't look at anyone, he just said to himself: "For my family, all Chu people can live, but she can't."
Everyone's body trembled slightly.
He went on to say: "When my Chu capital was not broken, she was the queen mother and had the title of the first emperor, but now that the country is broken, can she still be called the queen mother? She is not even from my Chu family."
No one objected.
The vast majority are just waiting for his opinion.
If there is no objection at this time, it means a resolution.
The next person in charge looked pale and said flatteringly: "Since that's the case, let's spread the news that the rest of the people can pass, but she can't. Or just let her commit suicide?"
"I wanted her to die a long time ago. Although many people say that she is good at governing the country, it is the fruit inherited by the late emperor. I really want to see it. If I say let her commit suicide in exchange for the survival of the Chu army, How will she answer." Chi Chenyun suddenly sneered.
Laughter echoed in the dark meeting hall, but no one answered for a while.
Most people's hatred for Concubine Zhao Yao is not as direct and strong as him. In their opinion, too intense methods will often drag people into the abyss.
At this moment, there were hurried footsteps outside the door.
One person tapped the door a few times according to the rules, then pushed the door and walked in.
The meeting hall is the property of the Chi family, and the person who entered at this time is also a capable steward of the Chi family.
When this person pushed the door and walked into the conference hall, Chi Chenyun's brows unconsciously frowned.
Because of his familiarity, he could immediately feel the weirdness of this person.
"whats the matter?"
His stern voice sounded again.
Many of the other bigwigs were there, and he didn't want any unpleasant surprises or faux pas.
"Bashan Sword Field."
The steward of the crepe family took a deep breath, bowed to all these people, and at the same time said these four words with a trembling voice.
Chen Yun and the principals were shocked, and when they looked at the steward again, the steward had already raised his body and stretched out his hand.
"The Bashan Sword Field has sent the Order of the First Sword in the World."
His voice trembled more.
In his hand is a half-foot-long sword-shaped token, naturally exhaling a sharp sword glow.
A gasping sound sounded at the same time.
"The Order of the Sword Master of the World? Even if there are still people left in the Bashan Sword Field, can they still be regarded as the Sword Master of the World?"
After a few breaths of time passed, a frightened and angry voice sounded.
However, it was followed by a longer silence, no one responded or opposed, the atmosphere was terribly oppressive, and even the face of the person who spoke out in fright and anger gradually turned pale.
The Order of the Sword Head of the World is the token of the sword head King Jingmeng of the Bashan Sword Field in the past. Seeing the order is like seeing a person.
In the past, the Bashan sword field was number one in the world. Once this order came out, almost no one dared to go against their will.
After many years, the Bashan Sword Field no longer exists... However, it is also true that after many years, the Sword Commander of the World unexpectedly reappeared.
what does that mean
Chi Chenyun's breathing gradually became difficult, he slowly raised his head again stiffly, looked at the steward, and said, "What did the messenger say?"