Having said that, who else dares to show that he doesn't pay the iron coupon without knowing the courtesy? The iron stamps are collected to prevent you from being unscrupulous and domineering, and for your own good; if you do not accept the iron stamps, the emperor will discuss with you how to enforce the law impartially, beheading your head, and ransack your home.
You've finished singing all the black and white faces, what else can we say?
A large group of nobles and dignitaries were in mourning, but they could only acquiesce in this matter. But in his heart, he had already scolded Li Shanchang and even Fei Ju half to death: Without you, Li Shanchang would be able to exchange shops for farmland, and talk about mutual benefits with those civil servants. How can the higher-ups be so afraid of this?
Without you, Fei Laosan, who was so extravagant and lustful and came into the palace smelling of alcohol, could you have given the superiors an excuse to suddenly launch an attack, and even get us scolded?
The iron ticket to avoid death...that is not an ordinary piece of iron, it is another life that we have worked together!
This time it’s good, it’s gone!
Many nobles were worried and felt that a lot of their previous confidence had been lost. After tonight, I'm afraid I will have to shrink my tail and start a new life.
Li Shanchang has been hiding in the crowd, with his head lowered, not daring to go out of his way. But even so, he still felt the unkind atmosphere towards him from the surrounding Huaixi nobles.
I secretly complained in my heart that so many people had lost their death-free coupons... This was a big problem.
At this point, the banquet is almost over. Obviously, the emperor held this Hongmen Banquet just to collect iron coupons. Now that the matter has been settled, should we let the guy out of the palace?
Staying with an angry superior... can scare you into losing your life!
Unexpectedly, Lao Zhu had no intention of announcing the disbandment. Instead, he raised his hand so that the nobles would not have to kneel. The nobles looked at each other secretly, and could only raise their knees fearfully. One by one, they cautiously stood at the edge of the seats, pretending to be submissive and listening to the instructions.
"That's it for the iron coupons. Next, we'll talk about your plundering."
Everyone was excited, this...why is there still something wrong? Didn't we agree that once we pay the iron bond, we won't pursue any further investigation?
"You all think that we don't know, and we have collected a lot of gold and silver from the land, causing a smoky atmosphere in the place... This matter should have been discussed long ago." Lao Zhu sat down directly on the table with his golden sword.
"It's just that you are all generals in the army. You should know that wealth... is bad for people's hearts!"
"My family has vast hectares of fertile land, a lovely wife and concubines, rides in a gold-encrusted carriage, and eats delicacies from the mountains and the sea..."
"With such benefits, when the Ming Dynasty needs you to fight to the death, how many of you will be willing to give up your wealth and honor? How can you convince your subordinates when the general behaves like this?"
"Life in the military is not pleasant after all!"
Lao Zhu's tone was calm, but a bad premonition emerged in the hearts of everyone present.
"So... let's think about it and let you make your own choice!"
"After all, you have been through life and death. If you want to keep this wealth, then take the initiative to hand over the military talisman in your hand. I will still give you a title and triple your salary!"
"Those treasures and fertile fields you got before, I just hold my nose and think that I rewarded you! From now on, you don't have to live in fear on the battlefield, just be the happy prince of my Ming Dynasty. , isn’t it beautiful?”
"But if you still have blood in your heart and want to make achievements on the battlefield and fight to the end of the world with us, then take the initiative to hand over these ill-gotten gains to the court!"
"What you earn through military exploits belongs to you."
"I want to hold the military power of the imperial court, but also want to gain wealth and wealth by poaching the imperial court... Our Ming Dynasty does not have such a good thing!"
Lao Zhu's voice is like a loud bell, striking the ground with a loud sound.
A burst of exclamations suddenly sounded among the distinguished guests. When it comes to collecting death-free iron coupons, if you act more cautiously on weekdays, it will be over.
But the superior actually wants to take away military power? This is our foundation!
"Your Majesty!" The first person to come forward was Lan Yu, who had a good relationship with Zhu Su. He stood up and said: "Your Majesty's statement is not fair enough!"
"We fight bravely on the battlefield and tuck our heads in our belts, isn't it just for the beauty of gold and silver, glory and wealth?"
"If the family wealth is scattered, what else do we have?"
"Your Majesty, the waiter has also read a few books. You want to imitate Zhao Da of the Song Dynasty. How can you get a glass of wine to release your military power?"
"What Zhao Da did was unethical to the warriors, and in the end he lost his country. Now His Majesty wants to imitate him! I, Lan Xiaoer, am the first to refuse!"
After saying that, he strangled his neck and looked like he was going to kill him if he wanted to.
After Lan Yu finished speaking, a large group of nobles did not dare to object, but they did not reprimand Lan Yu for his actions. There was silence in the hall, and they all used silence to protest Lao Zhu's decision to withdraw military power.
Zhu Su only felt a thump in his heart. Lao Zhu had already suppressed these arrogant generals with his power. It was the best time for them to hand over their military power. Unexpectedly, Lan Yu, a stupid young man, jumped out. Being disturbed by him like this, I was afraid that Lao Zhu was really murderous at this time.
Zhu Su guessed well. After learning about Lan Yu's future, Lao Zhu became extremely wary of this young general who was already somewhat domineering. It's just that I heard that he was the key to destroying Beiyuan, and Xu Da loved his talent and recommended him several times, so he tentatively reused him.
But at this moment, Lan Yu almost ruined something big, and Lao Zhu suddenly became murderous, and all he wanted to do was get rid of this troublemaker. Seeing Lao Zhu's expression, Zhu Su suddenly felt something was not good. Before Lao Zhu could speak, he quickly slapped the table and said angrily: "Ridiculous!"
It was not yet time for him to speak, and the Huaixi generals only thought that he and Zhu Biao were just here for company, so they did not pay attention to his two brothers. Seeing that His Highness the Fifth suddenly interrupted, everyone looked at him in surprise.
Even Lao Zhu turned his head with a bit of dissatisfaction.
"My son couldn't help hearing this nonsense and wanted to refute it. He was so angry that he couldn't help but beg his father for forgiveness." Zhu Su apologized to Lao Zhu while thinking in his mind Thinking of words quickly. Lan Yu is the number one warrior of the Ming Dynasty in the future, and it is not worth it if he dies because of such a trivial matter. He must be convinced and sincerely admit his mistake to his old man, so that he can have a way out.
When Lao Zhu nodded in agreement, Zhu Su had already roughly thought of his words. He walked up to Lan Yu, pretended to be impartial and impartial and had no friendship with Lan Yu, and asked at a volume that everyone in the palace could hear:
"General Lan, I have a question for you."
"Whenever a large army fights, victory will be rewarded and defeat will be punished. Has my father ever withheld rewards from his soldiers without knowing the rewards and punishments?"
Lan Yu was startled, but still answered truthfully: "No. Your Majesty knows rewards and punishments clearly, and he never treats his soldiers poorly."
"Then, I would like to ask the general, general, during the war for the Ming Dynasty, did my father ever lack the soldiers' daily salary, or did he indulge in pleasure and spend all the money on large-scale construction, food, clothing, and drinking, etc. I want you to show up. Silver taels to pay soldiers’ salaries?”
Lan Yu thought for a while, sweat began to appear on her forehead, but she still shook her head and said: "No, the court is short of money these days, His Majesty stopped the construction of Fengyang Palace, and the Queen even weaved and made clothes herself... The palace was full of people. Even though we tightened our belts, the soldiers who went out to war still had no less than a tael of salary."
"Okay." Zhu Su nodded. "Then I have one last question."
"The officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty received salary from the imperial court, and the rewards and punishments for victory and defeat were also paid by the imperial court's gold and silver."
"Now my father wants to take back military power, but you say he is unfair. I dare to ask General Lan..."
"Is this army that is receiving the Ming Dynasty's salary the army of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, or is it the private army of your honorable nobles?"
Zhu Su is heart-breaking every time!
(End of chapter)
