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"We are willing, we are willing, and we will do as Deputy Master Zhang said." The smile on Chengguo Gong Zhu Chunchen's face was uglier than crying.
After leaving the capital, they had already given up a large number of properties that could not be converted into cash. They did not expect that the wealth they had with them would also be forcibly detained.
The handle of the knife was in someone else's hands, and he knew in his heart that he would definitely not be able to take away the belongings he wanted to take to Nandu.
"Gong Cheng is still sensible." Zhang Hongtu smiled at Duke Cheng Zhu Chunchen.
I am satisfied with Chengguo Duke Zhu Chunchen's understanding of current affairs.
Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo, spoke again: "Please ask Assistant Master Zhang to wait for us. It won't work if only a few of us agree. The others still need to discuss it."
"Okay." Zhang Hongtu didn't push too hard and gave them some time to think.
As long as the people don't leave, it is naturally impossible to take away the things carried by the convoy, so he is not in a hurry. The Tiger Flag will not stay in the capital for a day or two, but will occupy the capital in the future.
Chengguo Gong Zhu Chunchen took Zhang Zhiji and Dingguo Gong Xu Yunzhen back to the convoy behind.
The three people came to Duke Dingguo's carriage.
"Mr. Cheng Guo, why did you agree to their unreasonable request?" Cheng Guo Gong Xu Yunzhen asked the man in front of him with an unhappy look.
After hearing this, Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo, glanced at him and said, "Didn't you hear what he meant? If you don't leave the things behind, you will leave them with your life."
"I don't believe they dare to kill me, the Duke. If this matter spreads, who will dare to believe them in the future." Xu Yunzhen, the Duke of Ding, said with a cold face.
Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo, said with disdain on his face: "Then go and talk to the assistant master named Zhang, and tell him that you would rather lose your life than keep your wealth."
Ding Guogong Xu Yunzhen stood there without moving, his face turned blue and white, and did not go to see Deputy Yingzheng Zhang of the Tiger Character Banner as Cheng Guogong said.
Seeing this, Zhu Chunchen, the Duke of Chengguo, ignored him and turned to look at Zhang Zhiji, saying, "The British Duke is gone. Now you are in charge of the British Duke's government. What do you think?"
Zhang Zhiji hesitated for a moment and said, "My nephew will obey Shibo's arrangements."
"Well, you and I will go together to meet with the people in charge of other lords' families, explain the requirements of the Tiger Flag, and try our best to persuade them to agree. If someone insists on giving up money rather than life, we don't have to deal with it. ." As he said that, Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo, glanced at Duke Dingguo.
He despises people like Cheng Guogong, who are fierce in appearance but weak in heart.
If you really have the ability, then go and do it face to face with the people of the Tiger Character Flag. What kind of ability is it to show your teeth and claws in front of their own people?
"Okay." Zhang Zhiji nodded.
The British Duke currently relies on the prestige left by the old Duke. It is most important for him to preserve the British Duke's palace. As for the money, he thinks it is all external possessions.
Duke Cheng Guo did not call Duke Ding, but just led Zhang Zhiji towards the back of the motorcade, and at the same time sent someone to notify other lords.
Dingguo Gong was left behind and hesitated for a moment, but finally chose to chase after him.
He didn't dare to face the people of the Tiger Flag alone. If everyone else agreed to hand over their belongings, and they were the only ones who refused to hand over their belongings, he would be afraid of being killed by the Tiger Flag people. .
The convoy composed of the noble family was too long, and the people with titles from each family walked together with their own families. Duke Cheng Guo spent a lot of time in order to inform them.
It took a lot of effort to get the people together.
When Cheng Guogong stated the request of the Tiger Flag, these lords immediately started a quarrel. They cursed everything. Some even cursed the dead British Duke Zhang Weixian.
I think it was him who put these Lords in their current situation.
Xu Yunzhen, Duke of Dingguo, watched the excitement from the side and did not help to persuade. He even thought in his heart that these lords were unwilling to hand over their belongings, so that they would be qualified to negotiate with the Tiger Flag.
"Those who are unwilling to give up their wealth should stay in the capital and do not leave." Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo, said as he looked at the many lords in front of him.
"Why!"
"Yes! Why!"
Ding Guogong Xu Yunzhen also said: "Exchanging the capital for us nobles to leave the capital is the agreement between the British Duke and the Tiger Flag. As long as they are members of our lord's family, they are eligible to leave the capital."
"Okay, I won't stop you from leaving the capital, but if the Tiger Character Banner arrests your whole family, don't blame me for not warning you in advance." Cheng Guogong Zhu Chunchen said unceremoniously.
Reluctance to give up life and wealth is a common problem among Lords like them.
I'm afraid that in the eyes of these people in front of them, they still think that they are superior to others, and they have never thought about whether the people of the Tiger Flag recognize them, the nobles of the previous dynasty.
"With so many of us here, we can't even kill them if they dare." Ding Guogong Xu Yunzhen said.
Duke Cheng Guo glanced at him and said: "I don't know if they dare to kill so many people. Anyway, I, Duke Cheng Guo, can't afford the gamble and I am willing to accept the conditions of the Tiger Flag. You can see the rest for yourselves." Let’s do it!”
With that said, he turned and left.
Most of the lords were unwilling to give up their wealth, and he was too lazy to continue to persuade them. These people were seeking death themselves, and he was too lazy to take care of them.
"Brothers, money is something external to the body. If you go to Nandu, you can save money again. If you lose your life, then you really have nothing left." Zhang Zhiji left a few words and turned around to pursue him. Duke Cheng Guo left first.
As they left, a lord followed them.
However, most of the rest remained.
As long as they don't get to the last step, these people are reluctant to part with what they have, and having Duke Ding on their side is also a source of confidence for them.
"Dong Guo, we all listen to you. We will do whatever you say." Someone among the people who stayed said to Duke Ding.
Duke Dingguo Xu Yunzhen silently counted the lords who stayed, which accounted for almost half of the total number of lords.
"I support your choice, but I have something else to do. I have to go back and take a look. You might as well discuss how to deal with the Tiger Flag next." Ding Guogong Xu Yunzhen left a word, turned around and left.
Many of the remaining lords looked at each other.
Unexpectedly, Duke Dingguo left like this.
However, some smart people learned something from it and did not say anything. They just distanced themselves from the others, and then separated from the crowd to find Zhang Zhiji, who was the first to leave, Duke Cheng Guo and Duke Ying.
Soon, less than a third of the people remained.
These people are willing to sacrifice their lives rather than their wealth. They insist on not leaving their belongings to the Tiger Flag. At the same time, they also believe that the Tiger Flag will not do anything to them.
Those who left would naturally go to Duke Cheng to discuss the situation.
Even Ding Guogong Xu Yunzhen also found Cheng Guogong.
(End of chapter)
