"Dismiss the court!" Xiong Wuliang waved his hand and ordered.
The ministers and nobles felt confident, and looked at Xiong Wuliang with friendly eyes - after all, this Marquis of Quyang was also a dignified prince.
If he really wanted to carry out some kind of centralization reform, wouldn't he have to hand over all the Quyang New Army and Xiaoqi Army in his hands?
Can he bear it?
Having figured this out in their hearts, the ministers were even more relieved.
During the dispersal of the court, many ministers excitedly approached Xiong Wuliang, saying a series of flattering words as if they were free of charge——
"Marquis Quyang is young and promising, he is really a role model for us!"
"The king has done great service to the country!"
"In the battle of Yingdu, we and I were watching the battle - I watched the kings and princes use their troops, it was really like divine help."
"There is no other outstanding person in the world!"
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There are two flowers in bloom, one on each side - it is said that Jing Chong left the court meeting and went straight back to his house.
It is said to be a 'mansion', but in fact it is just a temporarily fenced shed yard - the fire that Xiong Wuliang set a few days ago was indeed completely burned. Almost all combustible objects in Yingdu City were burned. Empty.
This originally prestigious and luxuriously decorated 'Jingfu' has now become a run-down shack built on broken walls.
It's not just the 'Jingfu' family that is like this - the main hall where the ministers just met was an unseemly dilapidated ruin. If Qu Yuan hadn't made some repairs to the main hall before, I'm afraid there wouldn't even be a roof now.
Jing Chong took off his fat and cumbersome court clothes, put on his casual clothes, and then walked straight to the study - or the 'original study site'.
Since Sima Cuo was eliminated and the Jing family returned to Yingdu, Jing Chong has never been to the study...
Jing Chong pushed open the crooked door, and a puff of smoke and dust hit his face. He covered his mouth and nose and walked into the study.
The scene in the study room made people feel desolate - the original bookshelf had collapsed, and the lone ancient books that Jing Chong regarded as treasures were scattered all over the floor. The expensive inkstone on the desk was all burnt black and stained with ink.
"Come here, clean up." Jing Chong's eyes darkened and he ordered.
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"Meet father." A young man came forward and bowed, respectfully stepped forward to support Jing Chong.
This buddy's name is Jing Xiaobai. He is young and is Jing Chong's favorite son. He was once known as the "Two Heroes of Yingdu" together with Zhao Shu of the Zhao family.
Of course, Zhao Shu has been missing for a long time, so Jing Xiaobai can only enjoy this title.
"How did Marquis Quyang perform in today's court meeting?" Jing Xiaobai asked with lowered eyebrows while supporting Jing Chong.
Jing Chong sat down and took a slow sip of the tea that had been prepared for a long time. Then he smiled leisurely: "Mi Liang, I haven't seen him for many years, but now he looks far different from the dandy waste who listened to politics in the political hall." .”
"In today's court meeting, that kid is indeed very domineering!"
"He blatantly neglected the new king and promoted his cronies on a large scale... looking domineering and arrogant."
Jing Xiaobai nodded repeatedly, hesitated to speak, but finally couldn't help it, and interrupted and asked: "Then Mi Liang, did you mention the 'reform'?"
This is now a major concern for everyone.
Jing Chong waved his hand and said with a happy smile: "This Xiong Wuliang is a coward and an incompetent person after all - don't look at how sharp he is now..."
"This person may be a good fighter at war, but knowing how to fight doesn't mean he knows how to govern the country... From my point of view, this person's wisdom in governing the country is nothing short of complete! He's just a charlatan!"
"Today he made it clear that he will not reform the law in Chu State - he knows what he wants."
"If this person really dares to change the ancestral law in a big way, the officials can teach him how to behave in the blink of an eye!"
Jing Chong said, stroking his beard contentedly, feeling secretly happy!
In his opinion, Xiong Wuliang must be aware of the huge power of the Chu nobles, so he did not dare to act rashly.
Grandma, this guy is smart!
I, Da Chu, once dominated the world. Although the national power is now weak, it is only because of an accidental defeat (perhaps the word "tragic victory" is more appropriate)... In the final analysis, it is not because of any problem with national law - national law. Is there a problem?
no problem!
Hearing this, Jing Xiaobai let out a long sigh of relief, and a happy smile filled his face——
Xiong Wuliang did not engage in reforms, which was an unexpected good thing for the nobles of Chu State.
It is said that they have just experienced a tragic war, and all the major clans have been injured. Many family nobles, even clan leaders and lords have died in that series of battles... At this time, Xiong Wuliang is willing to be honest Recuperate and recuperate, and don’t deal with those unnecessary things - that’s the best!
Come to think of it——
Regardless of the fact that he is the illustrious Marquis of Quyang, regardless of the bullshit Pingnan Sword in his hand... If he really dares to act like a monster, we old Chu nobles must let him know what "a tree with big roots and deep roots" means!
A new Marquis who has just inherited the title, even counting from the Xiong Wei era, the Quyang Marquis lineage has only appeared for less than 20 years.
Why are you trying to quarrel with us, a wealthy family with a history of hundreds of years?
Can he fight for his heritage?
Does he have the strength to compete with my great Chu noble?
Thinking of this, Jing Xiaobai had a clear idea and felt relieved... So he asked another person in the whirlpool of the storm: "My child heard that the old order Yin Zhaoju has been flirting with the Marquis of Quyang recently, and there seems to be a lot of ambiguity in it... …”
"Could it be that Zhaoju has devoted himself to Xiong Wuliang and sat down?"
"We, the Qu Jingzhao clan, have always checked and balanced each other - now the Qu clan has obviously vassalized Xiong Wuliang, and the Zhao clan wants to join the Quyang Marquis... If we, the Jing clan, let things go, it may be detrimental to the long term!"
When Jing Chong heard this, not only did he not panic, but he showed an enigmatic smile——
Afterwards, Jing Chong shook his head decisively: "Absolutely not!"
"First, my father and Zhaoju have been ministers in the same palace for many years, and I know very well the latter's character - that guy is vicious and cunning, unparalleled in the world. How can such an old fox be willing to submit to a little brat like Xiong Wuliang? under?"
"Secondly, Old Lingyin has been feuding with Marquis Quyang for many years. Marquis Quyang accidentally let out some rumors before... I thought my father guessed that Zhao Shu, who had been missing for several years, might have died because of Xiong Wuliang - no matter what the reason was, after all, it was An unbreakable hatred."
"Thirdly, even if Zhaoju is willing to surrender, Mi Liang still can't trust that guy - Zhaoju has publicly supported Qu Yanghou several times, but today, he was promoted and secretly demoted by the latter... This is clear evidence!"
When Jing Chong said this, he couldn't help but stroke his beard and showed a determined smile.
It is also.
Zhaoju will definitely not "collude" with that fellow Xiong Wuliang!
Nowadays, Xiong Wuliang is very powerful - even if he is not planning to change the law at the moment, Jing Chong also knows that he is actually secretly supporting the reform... In a word, Xiong Wuliang, who is very popular and can cover the sky with one hand, and the old clan of Chu State are not enemies. friend!
Just imagine how smart Zhaoju is, how could he not have thought of this?
There is no need to say more about Qu Yuan, who is a traitor in the family and willing to fall.
As for Zhaoju... he and Xiong Wuliang will never join forces!
After a while, Lao Jingchong suddenly stood up and shouted excitedly: "Prepare the car!"
"I want to go to Ling Yin... no, to visit the imperial master's house!"
"Discuss countermeasures with Lao Zhaoju!"
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