Lin Chongdao didn't care much about Taigong Mao's family.
He must have already issued a killing order.
With Wu Yong's ability, there was no problem in doing such a small thing.
What really concerned Lin Chong were the gentry who were well-behaved on the surface but full of bad intentions behind their backs.
No matter which dynasty they were in, the gentry were like worms.
"Back to brother, I have sent people to the homes of those wealthy gentry to inform them and gave them three days to prepare."
Wu Yong replied with a chuckle.
"How many wealthy gentry are there?
Do you know the specific situation clearly?"
Lin Chong thought for a while and then asked.
"Brother, there are records here.
There are eight gentry families in Dengzhou City.
Now that the Mao family has been eradicated, there are only seven families left.
Among these seven families, there is a family named Liu, and the head of the family is in his sixties.
His grandfather's name was Liu Shan.
As his name suggests, Liu Taigong was a rare kind man.
He only had one son, but he was an idiot.
Taigong Liu often said that he had done too much evil in his previous life, so God would punish him like this in this life.
Because of this, Taigong Liu vowed to do good deeds and accumulate virtue for the next life.
As for the other six, the most powerful one is Zhao Yuanwai, who runs a rice store in Dengzhou.
He owns seven rice stores in Dengzhou and almost monopolizes the rice market in Dengzhou.
However, according to rumors, this person has a relationship with the previous governor of Dengzhou.
It has something to do with it, but whether it is true or not is unclear.
The remaining few are all well-known figures in Dengzhou, and the industries they are involved in cover almost all walks of life related to the people in Dengzhou, and the scale is not small," Wu Yong replied carefully.
"You didn't tell them what the consequences would be if they didn't pay, did you?"
Lin Chong suddenly thought of this question, so he asked.
"Brother, don't worry.
My younger brother didn't say anything.
He just asked each household to hand over 10,000 taels of silver as labor force after three days.
As for the consequences of paying less or not paying, my younger brother didn't mention a word."
After listening to Lin Chong's words, Wu Yong said, The smile on his face became even brighter.
"Okay, I know that brother can understand my intentions, so I won't care about this matter.
You will be responsible for all subsequent operations.
But there is one thing.
For those who really have nothing to do with Minqiu and have a good reputation As a wealthy gentleman, we must not make things difficult for others, brother, do you understand what I mean?"
Lin Chong reminded him.
"My little brother understands who can and cannot be kept, I know exactly what I want," Wu Yong replied seriously.
"Okay, brother, I can rest assured."
After Lin Chong said this, he and Wu Yong laughed together.
Three days passed quickly.
During these three days, only the grandpa surnamed Liu personally led people to deliver 10,000 taels of silver to Wu Shou, while the other gentry did not make any move, that is, they did not hand over the silver. , and no one came to Wu Yong to explain the situation, as if there was no such thing.
At this time, Lin Chong was sitting in the study reading a book.
The other brothers were responsible for everything, so Lin Chong became the most relaxed person.
At this time, Bian Xiang came in and said to Lin Chong, "Brother, I went to inquire about it just now.
It seems that only a man named Liu sent 10,000 taels of money, and no one else made any move."
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Lin Chong smiled after hearing this, nodded to Bian Xiang and said, "Next, it depends on how the scholar handles this matter."
"The scholar is so smart, this little thing will definitely not trouble him," Bian Xiang thought for a while and replied.
Lin Chong had a smile on his face and didn't reply.
At this time, in a large house in the east of the city, six major gentry in Dengzhou gathered here.
Their only purpose was to discuss joining forces to boycott Lin Chong and resolutely not to pay the reward.
The owner of this house was none other than Zhao Yuanwai, and it was he who proposed this joint boycott of Lin Chong.
"Everyone, I heard that Taigong Liu has sent the silver, which is ten thousand taels of silver.
I really don't know what he thinks.
I even wonder if he is old and confused."
Yes, the owner of a silk and satin shop is named Qian.
When his father named him, he hoped that he would be an honest person, so he was called Qian Shi.
"Who says it's not the case?
What can I do with these 10,000 taels?
If I want, I can take as many concubines as I want," said shopkeeper Sun, who runs a pawn shop.
This was when Zhao Yuanwai opened his mouth and heard him say, "None of you have seen the true nature.
Once Mr.
Liu handed over the money, he completely turned us against Lin Chong.
I'm afraid this matter will be difficult to handle."
"What are you afraid of?
I don't believe that Lin Chong really dares to ransack all of our homes.
You know, without us here, Lin Chong wants to live a stable life in Dengzhou.
I'm afraid it's just an idiot's dream.
In short, with this money, I Sun will definitely not hand over the money."
Shopkeeper Sun, who opened the pawn shop, had a hot temper and was determined to confront Lin Chong to the end.
"Shopkeeper Sun is right.
The reason why I called everyone here today is that we can unite the front and resolutely refuse to pay any money.
Besides, Liangshan is a rebel, and now the court has not reacted, so he is allowed to gain power.
But after a while, when the court is ready, these bandits will naturally fall apart as soon as the army arrives.
At that time, we will see the opportunity, gather the villagers and Hakka men, cooperate with the imperial court inside and outside, and regain Dengzhou.
By then, because we have successfully attacked the city, we may be rewarded by the court, and we may be granted an official position.
By then, we will be able to make more money."
Zhao Yuanwai expressed his thoughts.
"Zhao Yuanwai is right, we must not surrender."
"Yes, we must work together and unite with the imperial court to drive out the bandits."
After hearing what Zhao Yuanwai said, the other people all echoed loudly.
Just as several people were discussing in the hall, the door was suddenly banged open, and then a group of soldiers broke in with murderous intent.
The six people in the hall were all startled by this sudden change, and looked straight at the door.
At this time, member Zhao stood up and shouted loudly, "Who are you?
How dare you break into a private house?"
"Oh, it turns out that everyone is here, why don't you ask me to come and look for you one by one?"
As soon as Zhao Yuanwai finished speaking, Wu Yong walked in from the door.
Behind him, Li Kui was standing there.
List.
This Li Kui was specially requested by Wu Yong from Lin Chong.
At a moment like today, it would be very useful to have Li Kui with him.
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"Who are you?"
Zhao asked.
Because Wu Yong asked the soldiers to inform everyone about the money, so everyone didn't know him.
"I am Wu Yong, and I am the military advisor of Liangshan Bo."
Wu Yong said to everyone with a smile, with a look of harmlessness on his face.
"Ah, Liangshan."
Although these people were all arrogant just now and seemed to have no regard for Liangshan, when they actually saw the people from Liangshan, they were all like mice seeing a cat, losing their courage. .
"It turns out to be Military Advisor Wu, please take a seat quickly."
Zhao Yuanwai can do such a big business, he still has some adaptability.
"No need, I think everyone knows the purpose of my coming here, so I won't beat around the bush.
Today is the last day of the three-day period.
It's a pity that everyone didn't cherish this opportunity, so I'm sorry everyone."
Wu Yong After saying this, he paused deliberately and just looked at everyone with a smile.
"What are you sorry for?"
Shopkeeper Sun was impatient and couldn't help asking.
"It has been verified that the six tycoons in Dengzhou have been driving up prices, buying and selling by force, defrauding and abducting, and plundering, making the people miserable and complaining.
Therefore, on the order of the leader of Lin Village in Liangshan, the houses of the six tycoons were ransacked and exterminated as a token of respect.
Follow your example."
When Wu Yong said these words, he still had a faint smile on his face, but his smile at this time made all six people present shudder.
"Hahahaha, what does Lin Chong think of himself?
Even the original Magistrate Ma didn't dare to talk to us like this.
Doesn't Lin Chong think of himself as the current saint?
Hahahaha."
At this time, the always anxious Sun Zhang refused , he said this out of nowhere.
Wu Yong said nothing because he knew that there was no need for him to speak at this time, someone would take care of him for him.
Sure enough, as soon as Shopkeeper Sun finished speaking, he saw Li Kui striding up to Shopkeeper Sun, swung his big hand out and slapped him, and cursed loudly, "Damn, I, Brother Lin, is also a dog emperor who can be insulted by a bird like you."
Damn it, sooner or later your black grandpa will chop him up with his own hands, but today grandpa will chop you up first."
After Li Kui cursed loudly, he pulled out his big ax from his waist.
Without hesitation at all, and without giving Shopkeeper Sun a chance to ask for help, he directly chopped off Shopkeeper Sun's head with one blow.
"Poof" the ax went down, and a stream of blood spurted out from his neck, spraying all over Li Kui's face and all over the gentry next to Shopkeeper Sun.
"Ah" Li Kui struck shopkeeper Sun with an axe, scaring the other people so much that they shouted "Ah" and then hid behind them.
At this time, these people realized that this Lin Chong was not a member of the government.
He was the leader of Liangshan Village.
He was a bandit.
He was a very big bandit.
Killing people was as common as eating and sleeping.
The remaining few began to regret, regretting why they felt sorry for the ten thousand taels of silver.
Although ten thousand taels was not a small amount, it was worthless for life, not to mention how many of these people's families had More than ten thousand taels.
"There's one more thing I forgot to tell you.
Before I came here, I had already sent people to search several of your homes, and I just came here in person.
I think at this time, your Almost everything has been confiscated," Wu said to several people with a very serious expression.
"Wu Yong, you can't do this.
If you kill us all, aren't you afraid of chaos in Dengzhou?"
At this time, a wealthy gentleman named Zhou shouted loudly.
This person is a restaurant owner.
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There are large and small restaurants, inns, and more than a dozen hook-ups in Dengzhou City, and he can earn a lot of money every day.
"Really?
I think this shopkeeper may be a little too self-righteous.
Is there no one else in Dengzhou who is doing what you are doing besides you?"
Before I came, I had already spread the word that after tomorrow, except for Taigong Liu, the eight major gentry in Dengzhou would cease to exist.
The shops and properties of the seven families will be sold openly, and the one with the highest price will get it.
I think there are probably not a few people in Dengzhou City who are eyeing the business of everyone sitting here."
Wu Yong gave them the final blow.
That's right, Wu Yong's real idea was to replace these seven tycoons with more small-scale businessmen
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