In Qufu, a place that has been occupied by the Kong family for many years, the people at the bottom have obtained land, have been able to turn over, and have hope for life. In contrast, those who once profited have now lost the interests that originally belonged to them.
Several clan elders of the Kong family gathered together.
Among them, Kong Yinzhihe and Kong Yinjing, the contemporary descendants of the Kong family, were also present.
"The clan elders are so anxious to find me, but what happened?" As soon as he sat down on the main seat, Kong Yinzhi looked at the clan elders on the left and right.
Ever since they divided their fields under the Tiger Flag in Qufu and established the Farmers' Association, their lives have become increasingly difficult. They no longer feel the respect of ordinary tribesmen, but are even more disgusted by them.
The two clan elders who were killed by the tiger-character flag were completely hung on the pillar of shame. Together with them, the clan elders who were not sent to the public trial by the tiger-character flag also lost their former respect in the hearts of the Kong clan. status.
They used to be big shots in Qufu, but now they are just old people with some wealth.
"You are Duke Yansheng of the Ming Dynasty and the clan leader of the Kong clan. Is it possible that we old guys are not even qualified to meet you." It was the elder of the second clan who spoke.
He has always been the backbone of several clan elders, especially after the Tiger Character Banner launched a series of methods in Qufu, the remaining clan elders of the Kong clan all attached themselves to this elder of the second clan.
Kong Yinzhi smiled bitterly and said: "Second uncle, please stop teasing my nephew. You also said that I, Yanshenggong, is the Yanshenggong of the Ming Dynasty. Now he is nothing in the eyes of Tiger Flag. As for the name of the patriarch, it is just It’s a false name, the ordinary Kong clan members here in Qufu listen to Tiger Character Flag more than me, the elder of the clan.”
His Yanshenggong has long lost his original power.
"You don't have to worry. Duke Yansheng has never been from the Ming Dynasty. As long as there are scholars in this world, I, the Kong family, will have a seat." The elder of the second clan comforted Kong Yinzhi's emotions.
"That's right, my Kong family has been passed down for so many years. Which dynasty can't bear the loss of my Kong family?"
"The tiger thieves don't take our Kong family seriously today. Sooner or later they will regret it."
Several clan elders present spoke one after another.
They were full of complaints about the Tiger Flag.
Because of the Tiger-Character Flag, the identity of the master who had allowed them to work for so many years suddenly disappeared. This gap was difficult for them to accept, not to mention that the Tiger-Character Flag forcibly deprived them of the land that should have belonged to them.
"Shut up, everyone. Don't keep your mouth shut. I want to die so as not to implicate others." The elders of the second clan glanced at the elders of the other clans who were speaking.
Especially the clan elder who called him a tiger thief was given a severe look by him.
Kong Yinzhi asked the elder of the second clan, "If my second uncle has anything to do, just tell me. We are all a family. Although I am Yanshenggong, I am also a junior. If I can help my second uncle, I will definitely help."
"I have brought you here this time, and I do have something to tell you." The elders of the two Kong clan looked at Kong Yinjing, who was next to Kong Yinzhi, and said, "Before talking about my matter, I have to make sure one thing?"
Kong Yinzhi asked: "What's the matter?"
"Does the person who sent him to Datong really not care about the life and death of our Kong family?" The elders of the two Kong clans fixed their eyes on Kong Yinjing.
Kong Yinzhi hesitated for a moment and said: "Sixth brother went to Datong to see each other, so let him talk!"
Several clan elders present looked at Kong Yinjing.
If one day the Kong family can achieve the position of queen, it will be an infinite honor for the Kong family. At least the Kong family can make a lot of profits from this. Of course, if the queen does not recognize her identity as a Kong family member, That's another story.
"Junior did meet the person who married in Datong." Kong Yinjing replaced Kong Yueqing's name with that person. After all, after mentioning the name, these people in front of him probably didn't know who it was.
"Then she just said she doesn't care about the Kong family anymore, or can you feel that the other party really doesn't intend to be involved with the Kong family?" asked the elder of the second Kong family.
Kong Yinjing said: "This junior can feel that the other party really no longer regards her as a member of the Kong family. However, her father's attitude is somewhat opposite."
"Why didn't you tell her about her father's attitude when you came back from Datong? If you had known to persuade her father, maybe Qufu wouldn't be what it is today." The elder of the Kong clan said with an ugly expression.
Like other clan elders of the Kong family, he also missed Qufu very much before the Tiger Flag came.
Kong Yinjing explained: "It's useless. The junior persuaded her father to come forward, but then nothing happened. After asking about it, I found out that the other party didn't even listen to her father's words. Instead, he persuaded his father not to interfere with our Kong family. thing."
"Unfilial, this is an unfilial daughter who doesn't even obey her father's orders. How could I, the Kong family, raise such an unfaithful and unfilial person?" A clan elder present could not help but curse.
This time, the elders of the Kong clan did not stop him.
If it wasn't for his face, he couldn't help but curse.
If a daughter raised by the Kong family refuses to recognize the Kong family after she gets married, it is disloyal to the Kong family. If she does not listen to the parents who gave birth to her, that is unfilial. All in all, she is unfaithful and unfilial.
Kong Yinzhi on the side said: "Besides, it is useless to say this. The other party's attitude is already obvious. We, the Kong family, may not be able to count on the other party. Otherwise, the Tiger Character Flag would not dare to act so chaotically in Qufu."
Although he has not explicitly opposed Tiger Character Banner's actions in Qufu, he is also dissatisfied with Tiger Character Flag's actions in Qufu.
It was only because he was concerned about his own wealth and life that he did not do anything to fight against the Tiger Flag.
"Since we have no hope at all on the Tiger Flag, let me say one thing to cheer you up." The elder of the second Kong family said, looking at Kong Yinzhi.
Everyone was silent, waiting for his next words.
I saw him continue: "I got the news that a team sent by the Tiger Character Banner to escort grain and grass to Laizhou was robbed by the Ming army. I heard that the Tiger Character Banner suffered a lot of losses this time. The most important thing is that the Tiger Character Banner Zi Qi did not capture the Ming army that plundered the grain and grass."
When the elders of the Kong clan nearby heard these words, their eyes lit up.
Kong Yinzhi's face was very calm, and he was not as excited as others. He said: "I only robbed some of the food and grass of the Tiger Flag, but it cannot damage the foundation of the Tiger Flag in Shandong."
The Ming army plundered some grain and grass, but in his opinion it was just a small advantage and of no great use.
He has been completely disappointed with the Ming army in Shandong since the Ming army huddled in Liaocheng and Jinan Prefecture and did not dare to come to Yanzhou Prefecture.
