The war in Mobei was completely beyond everyone's expectations.
At this time, the weather was getting warmer, and the grasslands of Mobei were gradually coming to life. The cattle, sheep, horses, and people would not starve to death, so no one thought that those tribes would start a war at this time.
But the war has begun, and a positive response must be made.
Si Fengxuan's expedition silenced most of the voices in the court who were seeking peace and stability. On the surface, they did not dare to quarrel with the emperor, but privately they just wanted to keep their position of power. If they could take the opportunity to make a fortune Even better.
After all, when King Ning is away, the emperor will continue to kill decisively. Since he is in a high position, there are many things that he cannot see.
But who would have thought that King Ning left and Marquis Wen came.
Although Marquis Wen was from a farmer's background, his decisive methods of killing were even better than those of Prince Ning.
On the third day after Wen Lan officially went to court to handle political affairs as a marquis, seven ministers had their homes confiscated, one had his clan exterminated, and all the confiscated property was exchanged for equal amounts of supplies and shipped to Mobei.
The person responsible for the mobilization and transfer of grain, grass and other materials was none other than the new champion, Lang Wen Jinyang.
The father and son of the Wen family are united, and their sharpness can break through gold.
The other people in the court looked at their colleagues who had their homes confiscated and their families exterminated. They were all so frightened that they could not sleep or eat well, for fear that they would kneel on the guillotine when they opened their eyes.
But from the emperor to the common people, no one felt sorry for their experience.
Especially when the people learned that they took advantage of their power, corrupted the law, killed people and bought goods, they all praised Wen Hou's feats and the emperor's wisdom, while scolding these people for dying too late.
Wen family.
It was only the third watch when Wen Lan got up.
As soon as he moved, Mei Huiniang woke up.
"Woke you up?"
Wen Lan looked at his wife lovingly. Ever since her daughter went to Mobei, Huiniang hadn't even had a full night's sleep.
Mei Huiniang shook her head and looked outside, "Brother Lan, it's still early, you..."
"Today a batch of weapons will be escorted out of Beijing. I have to go there to inspect them in person, otherwise I won't worry." Wen Lan said.
Mei Huiniang became cautious upon hearing this, "Then you take the guards given by His Majesty and be careful."
Now Brother Lan and Yang'er have enemies with so many people, many of whom want to kill their father and son to resolve their hatred, so they have to be extremely careful in everything.
Wen Lan nodded, tucked Mei Huiniang into bed, and said warmly: "It's still early, please sleep a little longer. If you don't sleep well and become thin and haggard, when Yan Yan comes back, I can't explain it. She has to How guilty and distressed, aren’t you?”
After that, he gently stroked Mei Huiniang's cheek, then put on his clothes and went out.
After inspecting the weapons, Wen Lan hurried to court again.
At the gate of the palace, many courtiers' carriages gathered there. When they got out of the car and saw Wen Lan, they all turned pale with fear.
For them, meeting Wen Lan, the living King of Hell, so early in the morning was even scarier than the real King of Hell.
Just when everyone wanted to dig a hole and crawl in, Wen Lan smiled and greeted everyone, "Good morning, gentlemen."
Everyone: "..."
How early is it?
Did he forget that yesterday he killed a minister with his own hands in front of everyone?
The slander is the slander. Now that Wen Lan is in the limelight, no one dares to be presumptuous in front of him. After being stunned for a moment, everyone bowed their hands and asked Wen Lan how they were.
When Wen Lan left, everyone showed their jealous expressions, and they cursed Wen Lan in their hearts as a traitor who killed officials to amass wealth and so on.
In the court, the emperor asked about the food and fodder. Wen Lan said that the preparations these days have been arranged to be sent out of the capital, but the future demand for supplies will depend on the progress of the war.
Everyone who dared not say anything looked at Wen Lan with wide eyes when they heard this.
What's the meaning?
Killing so many people and ransacking so many homes is not enough, why should we continue to ransack homes?
Then Wen Lan said again: "Your Majesty, these are some clues that I have found in the past two days. Please take a look at them."
Everyone: "..."
What clue?
Wouldn't anyone be caught by him again?
When he was looking to see who was so unlucky, the emperor threw a memorial at an adult from the Ministry of Rites, "Lin Luo, look at the good things you have done!"
Master Lin was startled. Before he could realize what happened, his legs were already weak and he knelt down.
When the others saw this, they sighed with expressions of sympathy or gloating, and quickly lowered their heads before they were discovered.
Seeing Master Lin opening the memorial with trembling hands and defending himself with a trembling voice, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.
Today it is Mr. Lin, who will it be tomorrow?
Who will it be the day after tomorrow?
Wen Lan had important matters, so the emperor allowed him to leave the court early.
As soon as Wen Lan left, someone told the emperor that if the water is clear, there will be no fish. Now is the time to employ people. The behavior of Marquis Wen, who does not tolerate a grain of sand in his eyes, will inevitably disappoint many scholars in the court and lead to a shortage of talents. shortage.
Before the man finished speaking, the emperor said: "Does what Han Qing said represent the attitude of today's students? If so, then I will order the suspension of the scientific examination, so that no one will be disappointed."
Master Han was stunned.
Everyone else was also confused.
At this time, shouldn't His Majesty calm down the emotions of the ministers and limit the power of Marquis Wen to prevent Marquis Wen from acting so unscrupulously?
Why!
Your Majesty is so, so unreasonable!
"If Han Qing doesn't say anything, it seems to be true. In that case, someone is here..."
Seeing that the emperor really wanted to write an imperial edict, Mr. Han was so frightened that he almost lost his mind. He quickly knelt down and kowtowed to apologize, "Your Majesty, I forgive you. I just pity those students who study hard in poverty and cannot bear to have their lofty ideals restricted by anything. It's not I have some objections to the imperial examination, so please think again!"
Otherwise, once the imperial edict to suspend the scientific examinations spreads to the people, and it is known that it was his proposal that made His Majesty have the idea of suspending the examinations, all the students in the world can drown him with a spittle and a star without resorting to swords, guns or sticks.
A scholar's pen is more powerful than a general's sword and spear.
It won't be long before he fails to protect everything and will be infamy for eternity.
After Mr. Han finished speaking, everyone else knelt down and begged for mercy, fearing that the order to suspend the exam would fly out of the hall.
Although it was Master Han who suggested it, they all wanted to bring Wen Lan down in their hearts, and they had all gone against Wen Lan before.
When this matter spreads out, the literati students will never scold Mr. Han alone, and none of them will be able to escape if he collapses!
After the sincere pleas from the ministers, the emperor reluctantly agreed to everyone's request.
The scientific examination can continue, but no one can stop what Wen Lan wants to do.
If you really feel that you have been wronged, that the crime is not worthy of death, and that you should not confiscate your home and exterminate your clan, then take the initiative and express your position with enough sincerity, otherwise there will be no discussion when Marquis Wen finds out.
Upon hearing this, all the ministers showed doubts about life.
It's just that he failed to suppress Wen Lan's arrogance, but he actually fell into the trap of the emperor and Wen Lan, asking them to take the initiative to donate their family property. What kind of justice is there!
