"Mr. Lu, do you know why Mr. Lu invited you here today?"
Just when Gongsun Leng was waging war against the Wang family, Gongsun Ming was sitting in the hall in casual clothes, smiling and looking at Lu Zou, the head of the Lu family who was obviously embarrassed across from him, and asked a profound question.
"I'm old and ignorant. Please ask the general for advice."
Since the rise of Gongsun Ming, Lu Zou has come to visit from time to time, but most of the time it is just gossip. When it comes to understanding Gongsun Ming, in fact, there is really not much. There is nothing else. Look at Lu Zou Come on, Gongsun Ming is a brat, and he is as slippery as an old official. If you want to get a word of truth out of Gongsun Ming's mouth, it will be harder than going to heaven.
"I heard that Mr. Lu and Wang Zheng have been very close in recent days. Is this true?"
Of course, teachings must be given, but Gongsun Ming was not in a hurry and asked another question with a smile.
"General, you have misunderstood. It is normal to visit each other during the New Year. I and Wang Zheng are very familiar with each other. It is normal for each other to send people to greet each other."
Hearing Gongsun Ming's question, Lu Zou's heart suddenly trembled. How could he dare to admit that he had conspired with the Wang family? All of this was attributed to the relationship between people.
"really?"
Although Lu Zou said it very lightly, Gongsun Ming did not give up. He only looked at Lu Zou with a smile but not a smile, and let out a sigh.
"That's true. I would never dare to deceive the general."
Seeing Gongsun Ming's expression, the ominous premonition in Lu Zou's heart immediately became stronger, but he did not dare to show it, so he could only respond sincerely, secretly thinking He made a decision and planned to completely cut off the relationship with the Wang family after returning, so as to avoid the disaster of Chiyu.
"In this way, I can rest assured. Oh, I will not hide it from Mr. Lu. I have sent troops to capture the entire Wang family. I have hidden armored soldiers, ballistas and other illegal weapons. I have also incited people to cause trouble and want to destroy If the reputation of our government in Youzhou was just that, it would be especially forgivable. However, this guy went so far as to frantically pretend to be self-proclaimed, and even tried to conspire with certain families to make enemies of our army and people in Youzhou. His crime is unforgivable. Does Mr. Lu think so?"
Just as Lu Zou finished speaking, the smile on Gongsun Ming's face suddenly turned cold, and he announced his decision to destroy the Wang family without any concealment.
"Ah, oh, yes, it should be killed, it should be killed, it's just, it's just..."
Although he had an ominous premonition in his heart, Lu Zou never expected that Gongsun Ming would strike so quickly and with such severity. He did not even think about throwing a rat into a trap. He couldn't help but panic. I don’t know what to say at this time.
"Gong Lu also felt that he deserved to be killed, so the Wang family's death was not unjust. A certain person was not a murderous person, and he had always been willing to live in harmony with the light. However, some people insisted on hitting the knife edge of a certain person. They really did it themselves. It’s unforgivable. However, God has the virtue of good life, and I really don’t want to be implicated too much. But if the sin is not a serious crime, if you can change your past, I won’t care about so many things. Can you believe it, Mr. Lu?”
Intimidation is only a means, not an end. After the scary deeds, it is natural to give someone a reassurance. Gongsun Ming is very familiar with these little tricks, and when he plays them, he is really smooth.
"Trust, trust, the general has always been kind and kind, and I have no doubt about it."
At such a level, how could Lu Zou dare to say that he didn't believe it? If he really didn't believe it, then he would have to report to the underworld with Wang Zheng. Even though he was seventy or eighty years old, he still hadn't lived enough.
"It's good for Lu Gongxin. It's a time of trouble, and the military disaster is too severe. It's understandable to support some tribes for self-protection. However, now I have no soldiers in Youzhou, the politics is clear, and the rule is appeasement. Shouldn’t the noble families no longer have private soldiers? If not, their intentions will be doubtful, Mr. Lu, what do you think?"
Regardless of whether Lu Zou's so-called faith was true or perfunctory, Gongsun Ming didn't care. All he wanted was his correct attitude.
"What the general said is true. To be fair to the general, our Lu family does have some people, but they are just servants. Now, since the general has said it, I will send them all away as soon as I return."
How could a person not bow his head when he was under the eaves? In order not to end up like the Wang family, Lu Zou just wanted to escape, but how could he dare to negotiate any terms with Gongsun Ming.
"Well, that's good. I can trust Lu Gong's words. So, I, the Youzhou government, will buy the Lu family's armor, ballistas and other items at market prices. As for the Lu family's tribe and even the tenant farmers? , left to their own devices, those who are willing to stay in the Lu family as slaves, and those who do not interfere and are willing to register as citizens, will be given grain fields according to the two systems of equal land and government soldiers. Does Mr. Lu think this can be done? "
Gongsun Ming didn't believe Lu Zou's so-called voluntary dismissal at all, and had no intention of leaving him any room to maneuver. He immediately followed his words and told the solution.
"Of course, of course, the general is unparalleled in his benevolence and righteousness. I would like to thank the general for his kindness on behalf of the servants and tenant farmers."
Upon hearing what Gongsun Ming said, Lu Zou felt as bitter as if he had eaten Coptis chinensis. No matter what, the dismissal he mentioned before was actually just an excuse. The real plan was to send those troops to The children of the Lu family in various places waited for the limelight to pass before recalling him, but they never expected that Gongsun Ming would not even give him such a chance. Now that things have happened, Lu Zou, in addition to bowing his head and admitting defeat, has also taken it upon himself to There is no easy way out.
"Mr. Lu is too generous. I just wish that everyone in the world would have food to eat, clothing to wear, children to be able to go to school, and old people to be supported. In this way, I would be able to live my life in this world in vain."
After beating the stick, it’s time to give the candy to eat. Of course, before giving the candy to eat, you still need to properly show your determination to be in the world. There is only one purpose, and that is to give the Lu family One belief - follow him, Gongsun Ming, and you will never go wrong.
"If the general's ambition can be realized, the country will be very lucky, and the people will be very lucky. This sage's ambition will make me admire and admire him."
The reason why Lu Zou didn't dare to challenge Gongsun Ming was that he was really frightened by Gongsun Ming's ruthlessness in taking over the Wang family, and the other reason was that he was quite optimistic about Gongsun Ming's future and was really dissatisfied. I was willing to go to the opposite side of Gongsun Ming. When I heard that Gongsun Ming's ambition was indeed the world, I suddenly became more speculative.
"Oh, there is something here. I would like to ask Lu Gongya to review it."
With Gongsun Ming's wisdom, he couldn't tell what Lu Zou was thinking, but he didn't take it seriously. It didn't matter. Although Gongsun Ming didn't like the selfishness of the aristocratic family, but now in the north, the descendants of the aristocratic family dominate the officialdom. This situation can only be used temporarily before the people's wisdom develops. Of course, before this, the interests of each other must be coordinated. Now, it is indeed time to serve candy, but Seeing Gongsun Ming stretch out his hand, he picked up a wine gourd from the side and handed it to Lu Zou...
