Wang Mu’s meal, what a show? Judging by his head, he couldn't think of any way to counter it now.
The Yuan family seemed to have given up and lost money, but the tax money was robbed clearly because the Yuan family was deliberately making things difficult for Qin Yun, and they wanted to fight him to the end.
"Your Highness, what should we do next? The collection date set by the court is almost over."
Qin Yun muttered: "The Yuan family is just waiting for this king to be reprimanded by his superiors. Since there are bandits, of course they must be suppressed."
"Go and call Tie Fu Tu, Tie Shuan and the others!"
"promise!"
Not long after, Tieshuan, Tiefutu and others all arrived, and the big man's aura was still impressive.
"Your Majesty, what do you want from me? Are you continuing to burn the boat?"
Qin Yun shook his head: "Some things can only be done once and for all, and the Yuan family must have been prepared. You will lose more than you gain by going." Zuo Sisiang, there have been many bandits in Tongzhou's rivers and lakes recently who have robbed the court's tax money. What do you think about this?"
Zuo Siliang muttered: "I have contacted my Jinyiwei colleagues in Tongzhou. They have been looking around these days, but they have not found the specific whereabouts of this bandit. They have even followed the tax collector several times, but every time All their attempts have been unsuccessful."
"It's as if these bandits can grasp the whereabouts of Jin Yiwei in real time!"
Qin Yun frowned: "So, there is also a traitor in the Tongzhou Jinyi Guards?"
Zuo Siliang didn't speak, which was his acquiescence.
Wang Muzhi on the side said: "Your Majesty, although the Jinyiwei is independent of the imperial hierarchy, there are still some people who can reach in. This is not surprising. What is strange is Liu Yu's reaction. As a Tongzhou Mu, such a major event happened. He acted as if nothing had happened!”
Qin Yun snorted coldly: "Tongzhou Mu? It's just a dog raised by the Yuan family!"
Wang Muzhi: "My lord, if things continue like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to pay the tax!"
Qin Yun smiled and said: "They grab what's theirs, and we'll grab what's ours, without any delay!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone present was confused.
"Your Highness, what do you mean?"
Qin Yun smiled and said: "Tiefu Tu, Tieshuan, you two pretend to be bandits and go to those small and medium-sized aristocratic families to rob them. If you don't want them, just grab valuable things."
"Especially, take care of the people on this list!"
Qin Yun was of course referring to those small families who had gone back on their word. Qin Yun had given them a chance, but it was a pity that they didn't cherish it!
Tiefutu was quite excited: "Your Majesty, it's finally my turn to play. Don't worry, I'm familiar with this job. I was a gold medal killer before... Oh, I mean, it's our duty to rob the rich and give to the poor!"
Qin Yun smiled and said: "Open on September 1st!"
"Okay!" Tiefutu smiled.
Wang Muzhi on the side hesitated to speak. After all, in his opinion, it would be unavoidable for a dignified prince to use such methods...
Qin Yun saw what Wang Muzhi was thinking: "Why, the military advisor thinks it's disgraceful?"
Wang Muzhi waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, I just think there should be a better way!"
Qin Yun snorted softly: "There are ways, but are they worthy? They don't have to drink fine wine for toasting. I have given them a chance!"
"Tieshuan, Tiefutu, you each bring five hundred people dressed as bandits. Remember, don't use the shooters. Work quietly."
"Zuo Siliang, Yang Yong, you two are responsible for collecting intelligence and providing it to them!"
"promise!"
…
Three days later, Tongzhou government office.
A group of sufferers from small and medium-sized aristocratic families gathered together and cried to Liu Yu.
"Lord Zhou Mu, you must make the decision for us. The gangsters you killed that day emptied the cellar of my house. That was the money accumulated by three generations of my ancestors. My concubine didn't even know that those gangsters gave me the money. I looted everything.”
"Master Liu, my house has also been looted. The shop, the village, and even my wife's bellyband have been snatched away by these damn gangsters. Sir, you must take care of it!"
Liu Yu had one head and two heads. The Yuan family had found him before, hoping that he would secretly provide the whereabouts of Jin Yiwei. Liu Yu suspected that the Yuan family wanted to take revenge.
What now?
The Yuan family not only began to rob taxes and grain, but also directly began to rob the small and medium-sized aristocratic families below. No wonder, the thousand taels were given as promised, it turned out that he had already made up his mind to recover blood from somewhere else!
Seeing that a group of landowners, big and small, were getting more and more violent, he, as the Tongzhou parent official, had to give an explanation.
"Don't worry, everyone. I will give you an explanation within three days. You should go back first, close the doors and windows, and guard your property!"
"Then please leave it to Master Liu. We will come back in three days!"
As soon as the victims of the robbed family left, Master ran over in a hurry.
"Sir, something serious has happened!"
Liu Yu snorted coldly: "How can you be so flustered? Tell me, what's going on!"
"Sir, the outer room where you were kept in the outer courtyard was robbed, and all the money buried in the cellar was also looted!"
Liu Yu felt his eyes darken. He had been an official for many years and had always maintained a poor image. He was reluctant to give up food and clothing. Is it because he wanted to save money for his family? It’s gone now?
Liu Yu: "Prepare the sedan chair and go to Yuan's house!"
"Yes, sir."
…
In the Yuan Family Courtyard, Liu Yu entered from the back door with a dark face.
"Yuan Shaoqing, today, you must give me an explanation!"
Yuan Shaoqing was acting on behalf of the family at the moment, and he still didn't know what happened.
"Mr. Liu, is it possible that you have something important to do when you come to visit us?"
"Hmph, the Yuan family is really clever. No wonder you are so upright and upright. You donated ten million taels of silver as soon as you asked. I ask you, but you robbed me of my money?"
Yuan Shaoqing frowned: "Mr. Liu, are you kidding me! No matter how miserable our Yuan family is, we will never do such a thing!"
Liu Yu's eyes turned cold: "Yuan Shaoqing, people who are wise don't tell secrets. You asked me to inform you about the movements of the Jin Yiwei. Isn't it just to rob the tax money? You rob and rob, but can you not rob indiscriminately!"
"This morning, thirty-six aristocratic families in Tongzhou came to report to me, saying that bandits had accurately looted their properties."
"Those who have gained the right will get more help, but those who have lost the right will get less help. Is the Yuan family trying to offend the entire power in Tongzhou?"
Yuan Shaoqing frowned.
"Master Liu, misunderstanding!"
Liu Yu sneered: "Misunderstanding? Are you so sure that your Yuan family's dog will listen to you! Yuan Shaoqing, I must get a reply on this matter within three days, otherwise..."
Liu Yu did not say any more, but turned around and left.
After Liu Yu left, Yuan Shaoqing's eyes were slightly cold.
"Someone is coming!"
"What are the orders from the young master? Check, check for me, what kind of things do not follow the rules and catch a person with severed arms and legs!"
"promise!"
…
The next day, there were several corpses with severed hands outside the Tongzhou government office. People gathered around and pointed.
Liu Yu's eyes turned cold: "Yuan family, you treat people as fools, right? Who are you trying to fool with just a few corpses?"
"Sir, the military advisor of King Liang wants to see you!" At this time, the commander stepped forward to report.
"Let him in!"
Not long after, Wang Muzhi came to Liu Yu with a smile and cupped his hands.
"Brother Liu, long time no see!"
Liu Yu pondered and said: "Shopkeeper Wang, the manager of the Bai family's foreign affairs, did not do well, and went to work as a military advisor for the King of Liang. Are you so sure that he will be able to take over?"
Wang Muzhi smiled: "Sir, people have many choices in this life, but I, Wang, have never chosen wrongly! But Mr. Liu himself is in trouble, and he doesn't know it!"
Liu Yu frowned: "How do you say that?"
Wang Muzhi said: "The Yuan family wants to treat you as an outcast. Your tax money has been robbed. Sir, think about who will be held accountable first? Yes, my prince has received the emperor's order, but if my prince cannot complete it, the worst he can do is to be reprimanded." Ichiban, and what about you, sir?"
"The state herdsman is on his side, and he can't even catch a mere bandit. Losing his official position is a small thing, but losing his head is not impossible!"
Liu Yu suppressed the fear in his heart: "What exactly do you want to say?"
Wang Muzhi said with a smile: "My prince hopes that Mr. Liu will take the lead and organize the squires to donate money and materials to catch the bandits!"
