Chapter 62 Take me home【VIP】

Yang Jizong told the three of them the contents of the love letter he wrote for Xing Fang, and also told them his own plan.

Due to the shortage of staff in the quarry, Xing Fang's construction period is bound to be delayed, but he can take advantage of the landslide in the quarry to give himself a chance of survival.

He did this in order to regain the emperor's favor and continue to complete the unfinished business of the Yang family.

Chen Yao stood there, her mind starting to feel confused. When she heard Yang Jizong say the word "overt conspiracy", her consciousness gradually began to wander.

She just wanted to farm peacefully and feed everyone, so why did she touch the interests of the aristocratic families?

Chen Yao couldn't hear what Yang Jizong said to her, she only saw that the brother and sister seemed to be arguing.

Yang Wenying was very angry. How could her brother disregard the safety of the Shen family and drag them into this dispute?

Besides, he had promised his parents that he would live a good life.

The Yang family, a century-old clan, has failed to shake the power of the Prime Minister and others. How can a group of common tenant farmers like them do so? This is like an egg hitting a stone.

Yang Jizong ignored his sister's accusations, put his hands on Chen Yao's shoulders, and brought her back to her senses.

"Uncle Chen, A-Yao, I can be a sharp blade in the hands of others, but I can also be a strong shield for you."

Hearing this, Shen Qingshan's mood gradually calmed down from his initial rage.

If that day really comes, he must make sure his daughter and Yang Jizong draw a clear line between them.

If what Yang Jizong was seeking succeeded, the ultimate beneficiaries would be those in power who would be able to own their own land.

If he loses, he will be shattered to pieces, don't drag A Yao down with him.

The first thing Yang Jizong had to do was to become a sword in the hands of the person in power.

Inside the cramped earthen house.

Zheng Fu changed into his bright and beautiful official uniform and held the imperial edict until Xing Fang knelt in front of him.

Only then did he unfold the imperial edict and read it.

Xing Fang cannot escape blame for the quarry incident; delaying the construction period is an even more serious crime.

He then demoted his men to guard Fengyu Pass and set off three days later.

After Zheng Fu finished reading the imperial edict, he looked down at him and said, "Xing Fang, why don't you accept the edict?"

Xing Fang looked up in disbelief as he took the imperial edict with both hands, then kowtowed with joy: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

This matter was exactly as Yang Jizong said.

Seeing him like this, Zheng Fu kicked away the bench beside the table and said with gritted teeth, "Come here, bring Yang Jizong to this imperial envoy."

If this culprit who caused him to come here to supervise does not teach Yang Jizong a lesson today, he will not be named Zheng.

The Yang family was demoted to serve here, and their family was destroyed. However, Yang Jizong still couldn't learn to be obedient and even dared to team up with a small coach to report him in a memorial.

He just raised the rent by 10%. If the tenants cannot pay the rent tax next year, wouldn't it be a good opportunity for some people to do hard labor?

This is a good thing that allows you to have the best of both worlds, but they both used it to make a fuss.

Xing Fang also asked Yang Jizong to write for him.

Everyone in the court knew Yang Jizong's handwriting.

He had helped the emperor review memorials before.

Xing Fang's memorial was submitted up the chain of command, layer by layer, and finally reached the Prime Minister and the Emperor.

The Yang family is the emperor's right-hand man. Because they assisted the emperor in implementing the new policy and had political disagreements with the prime minister and other ministers, they shook the foundation of the aristocratic family and became prisoners.

The emperor did not mention it, but the Yang family was a thorn in the sides of both sides. This imperial edict seemed to punish Xing Fang, which was what the prime minister and others wanted.

In fact, he was telling those powerful families who were eyeing him covetously to be more restrained, and that the emperor had not forgotten Yang Jizong.

The two sides were playing a game, and Zheng Fu was just a chess piece sent down by the Prime Minister and stationed in the eastern suburbs to keep an eye on Yang Jizong's movements.

It was almost the end of the year, and he should have been enjoying himself at home, but instead he was exiled to this barren land to suffer.

How could Zheng Fu not hate when he thought of this?

The officers not only brought Yang Jizong, but also took the three people into the earthen house.

Before Zheng Fu could issue any orders to kill Yang Jizong's prestige, the four men knelt down and kowtowed to him when they saw him.

"Xing Fang, you're so bold! How dare you let these unruly people into the quarry?"

Xing Fang, who was standing nearby, immediately stepped forward, bowed, and replied in a gruff voice, "Your Excellency, they are not unruly people, but tenant farmers from Xiahe Village. They have come here today to pay taxes and take Yang Jizong home."

The three people kneeling on the ground looked up at the same time. Who was it that had kicked over the backpack and refused to let go?

Xing Fang shook the imperial edict in his hand. He was unwilling to release the people before because he was just a small instructor and how could he dare to compete with those people.

It's different now.

He has the imperial edict in his hand, and His Majesty has spoken the truth. As long as the tenant farmers can pay the full taxes, they can be released. As for the shortage of workers in the quarry?

That was none of his business. Three days later, he and his brothers went to guard Fengyu Pass.

Zheng Fu gritted his teeth as he walked around the four people. No matter how he looked at them, they didn't look like people who could afford to pay money.

Xiahe Village? Are these three his tenant farmers?

"Show me the book. I want to see if they can pay the tax."

Xing Fang handed over the notebook he had prepared long ago.

When Zheng Fu saw the precedent of paying taxes and ransoming people in the book, he was so angry that he slammed his hand on the table and said, "Xing Fang, you dared to execute someone first and then report him. I will report you."

Xing Fang no longer had the servile look he had just now. He was the victim of a big horse and a golden sword: "Master Zheng, as someone who has experienced this, I have to tell you something. Treat these hard laborers well. I am miserable."

Before Zheng Fu could continue to refute, the soldiers under Xing Fang fell on the table.

Crash——

Strings of copper coins piled up in front of Zheng Fu, and before he had time to ask someone to count them, they were put aside.

Xing Fang casually glanced at the pile of copper coins, then stepped forward to help the four people up from the ground. "I still have three days before I leave office. You gave me too much tax silver, but who else do you want to take home?"

As soon as Yao opened her mouth, a soldier lifted the curtain and went out to look for someone.

Zheng Fu was unable to stop them, and was so angry that smoke was coming out of his head: "The Shen family from Xiahe Village, right? This imperial envoy will remember you. Next year, you Shen family will not be able to rent any more land."

Shen Qingshan clenched his fists and was about to step forward to argue with him, but before he could open his mouth, someone got there first and blocked Zheng Fu's vicious gaze for his daughter.

"If Lord Zheng wants to stay here forever, you can give it a try. Poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people. Don't force people into a desperate situation. What do you think?" Yang Jizong stepped forward and saluted Zheng Fu.

Zheng Fu was startled by his sudden move forward.

Even the guards around him had drawn their swords and put them at Yang Jizong's neck.

Everyone in the room held their breath.

Xing Fang suddenly laughed out loud and pressed down the two shining swords with his bare hands. "Master Zheng, why bother getting angry with these people? Come on, let me show you around the quarry. Once you've seen this place, you'll know what to do next."

When Chen Goudan was brought into the mud house by the soldiers, he happened to see Coach Xing holding an adult's head and dragging the adult towards the city wall.

"Sister Ayao, the officer just told me that I can go home with you. Is that true?" Chen Goudan stepped forward and asked.

Chen Yao was completely awakened by his shout. Her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, everyone caught her in time.

Shen Qingshan pushed Yang Jizon's hand away and helped his daughter sit on the bench. The pile of copper coins was placed on the table, and no one cared at all.

"Ayao, don't be afraid. Zheng Fu is a timid man. He dare not act rashly for the sake of his career. He came here only to monitor my whereabouts." Yang Jizong picked up the teapot that was warming on the stove, poured half a bowl of hot water and handed it over.

Chen Yao waved her hand to refuse, "Dad, let's go back as soon as possible."

She felt uneasy staying here for even a minute longer.

Without saying a word, Shen Qingshan carried his daughter on his back and walked out, "Goudan, follow me, let's go home."

Chen Goudan immediately chased after him excitedly.

Yang Wenying picked up the backpack on the ground and looked at her brother: "Brother, let's go too."

"Wenying, you go first, I will follow you soon." Yang Jizong touched the top of his sister's head.

Yang Wenying wanted to ask something else, but seeing her brother's expression was not right, she didn't ask anything. She only said, "Brother, hurry up and catch up. Otherwise, if you get lost, I won't come back to look for you."

After everyone left, Yang Jizong found Zheng Fu in the quarry.

At this moment, Zheng Fu was vomiting violently under the tree. He had never seen such filthy people. Each of these forced laborers looked even more smelly and ugly than a beggar.

Some of the women had a pile of mud under their feet, and the mud was constantly squeezed out from between their rotten toes. Just looking at it made him feel sick.

"Master Zheng, you have to keep an eye on them while they work. If they can't finish it within the specified time limit, you will lose your head!" Xing Fang, who was watching the fun, didn't mind making trouble and started yelling at the top of his voice.

The convicts looked at Zheng Fu one by one. It turned out that he was the new coach.

Zheng Fu spat and cursed: "You - you bastard, shut up!"

Yang Jizong walked over and poured a bowl of water from a ceramic jar covered with a thin layer of ice and handed it to Zheng Fu. "Sir, why don't you clear your mouth and listen to what I have to say?"

Zheng Fu directly knocked down the bowl he handed over: "Why haven't you left yet? Do you still want to stay here?"

"If Lord Zheng is willing, I can lend you a helping hand. Not only can I help you leave this place as soon as possible, but I can also help you rise to prominence." Yang Jizong picked up the bowl on the ground, wiped it casually with a handful of snow, and poured another bowl of water and handed it over.

Zheng Fu was unwilling to believe what he said.

He could tell in the house just now that something like "poor mountains and bad waters breed unruly people" was clearly a warning to him not to act recklessly, otherwise he would be killed here and there.

Now you say you want to help me?

"Get out! If I see you again, believe it or not, I will—" Before Zheng Fu could finish his words, Yang Jizong had already poured water at his feet.

"Yang Jizong, you dare to worship me as if I were dead, I..."

"Sir, you haven't finished touring this quarry yet. Let me take you over there to have a look." Xing Fang kicked away the guard who came up, tucked Zheng Fu's head under his armpit again, and led him to the place where the body was dumped.

After Chen Yao was carried out of the quarry by her father, she got off the bed and walked away by herself. She only looked back occasionally, but there was no sign of Yang Jizong.

"Dad, let's stop and wait for him." There is a fork in the road ahead, and we must not let Yang Jizong get lost.

Shen Qingshan glared at Yang Wenying, "What is your brother doing here?"

"Uncle, my brother, my brother is here, look." Yang Wenying's eyes dodged, and her brother finally caught up.