Chapter 216 Wei Changtian's version of "Calling a Deer a Horse"
For tens of millions of ordinary people in Daning, although there were signs of this "Spring Dragon Rebellion", it really came unexpectedly.
But for the various forces that caused this storm, everything at the beginning of the chaos was going according to the script of their respective plans.
Whether it is the royal family or the four families of Liu, Wei, and Xu, they all believe that everything is under their control and that they will definitely be the winners who laugh last.
However, a "win-win" situation will definitely not occur.
As for who will be the real "winner", the mortals standing on this side of the wheel of fortune naturally cannot foresee it in advance.
Just like no one could have predicted half a year ago that the only son of the Wei family, who came from the capital and had just committed the crime of "killing the prime minister", would actually become the real ruler of Shuzhou half a year later.
February 22nd, Shuzhou Prefecture Government Office.
When the new governor of Shuzhou, who had been in office for less than a month, died "accidentally" at home, Wei Changtian was holding a meeting with the remaining important officials in the provincial government.
In half a month, more than a dozen Liu faction forces, openly or secretly, either fled, defected and surrendered, or were wiped out. The fact that Wei Changtian was able to wipe out the Liu family's roots in Shuzhou so swiftly and vigorously did not actually show any earth-shattering leadership ability.
The main reason is that he had the right time, place and people.
The Xuan Jing Division, the Freemasons, the Green Robe Army, the Tianluo Sect, and even the demon tribe in the Ten Thousand Mountains.
From the military to the government to the green forest, all large-scale "armed organizations" within the territory of Shuzhou are composed of his own people. If he cannot quickly consolidate power, then he would be a bit useless.
“.”
"Everyone, the world is in chaos now. It is impossible to stay out of trouble."
In the study, Wei Changtian’s “united front speech” has entered the final stage.
Those present are centrists or officials loyal to the court. They cannot be killed for the time being, so we can only win them over first.
"I reiterate once again that my Wei family has absolutely no intention of rebellion. Everything we are doing now is only for the people of Shuzhou."
"I hope you can lend me a helping hand and create a clean place for the common people!"
“.”
Wei Changtian used threats, inducements, emotional appeals and the pursuit of justice, and he spoke until his mouth was dry. Finally, he finished what he wanted to say.
After all, if society wants to continue functioning, it still depends on these officials. We can't just kill all those who don't cooperate.
It would be cool, but by then the whole Shuzhou would probably be in complete chaos.
"Master Wei, if it is for the sake of the people, I am willing to obey your orders!"
Among the officials, the "stomp" who was arranged in advance was the first to take the lead in expressing his position.
After he encouraged them to do so, a few people actually nodded and said they would stand on the side of the Wei family.
The others exchanged glances with each other, obviously not wanting to say anything final. They probably wanted to wait and see how the situation developed.
"Hehe, where are these adults?"
However, Wei Changtian did not give them too much opportunity to think, and directly asked: "Just tell me what you think."
"Ahem, Master Wei"
A white-haired old man coughed dryly and said slowly: "Since it has come to this, I will just speak frankly."
The old man's name is Chen Zhong. He is the magistrate of Shuzhou. His official rank is not high, but it is an indispensable and practical position.
Wei Changtian nodded: "Master Chen, please feel free to speak."
"Um."
Chen Zhong bowed to Wei Changtian and said carefully, "Master Wei, we are just minor officials. We have no intention and no ability to participate in the dispute between Liu and Wei."
"If you really want to serve the people of Shuzhou, we will do our best."
"But if you insist that we stand on the side of the Wei family, please forgive me for offending you. If the Liu family gains power in the future, then we will..."
“.”
Chen Zhong didn't finish his words, but his meaning was clear.
We don’t know who will win in the future, so we don’t want to take sides, lest we make the wrong bet and end up with our heads and bodies torn apart! To be honest, this idea is not wrong.
After all, although they do not stand on the Wei family, they also do not stand on the Liu family or the Ning family, so it is not a big hidden danger.
However, what Wei Changtian wanted was a united Shuzhou, so he had to make them take sides openly.
Once you express your stance on such an occasion, it will be impossible to get off the "pirate ship" in the future.
"Master Chen, I understand what you mean."
Wei Changtian remained calm on the surface, but his left hand hidden under the table stimulated a trace of internal strength, burning a piece of mother-and-child jade around his waist.
"To survive in the cracks, this is the way to be an official, it's nothing to worry about under normal circumstances."
"But right now, the entire Daning is in chaos. If you don't choose a backer now, you may not be able to survive no matter where you go."
“Boom boom boom!”
There was a perfect knock on the door. Wei Changtian glanced at Chen Zhong, who was frowning, and shouted, "Come in!"
"Sir."
The next second, Zhang San pushed the door open and walked in, holding a large wooden box in his hand.
Wei Changtian asked knowingly: "What's wrong?"
Zhang San respectfully placed the wooden box on the table and said, "Sir, please take a look at this."
"Oh? What is this?"
"Dog head."
"Um"
Wei Changtian gently opened the box, and immediately a pungent smell of blood spread out.
Chen Zhong and the others subconsciously raised their sleeves to cover their mouths and noses, but Wei Changtian's expression remained unchanged. He glanced at the contents of the box and suddenly laughed:
"How can you tell it's a dog's head when it's covered in blood and flesh?"
"Master Chen, you are very knowledgeable. Why don't you help me identify it?"
"ah?"
Chen Zhong felt something was wrong, but before he could refuse, Zhang San came directly to him with an open wooden box.
“This, this is!”
"ah!!"
“Plop!”
With a scream, Chen Zhong slid off the chair and fell to the ground.
He stared with his eyes wide open, and used his hands and feet to crawl backwards, as if trying to get away from the wooden box.
It was not a dog's head at all! It was actually a bloody human head! And it was the head of the previous governor!
Chen Zhong was just a civil servant and had never seen such a bloody scene before. It was a good performance that he didn't pee his pants.
On the other side, Wei Changtian ignored the people who were also terrified and calmly ordered: "Zhang San, help Mr. Chen up."
"Yes, sir!"
Zhang San immediately stepped forward and lifted Chen Zhong up from the ground regardless of how he struggled.
"Master Chen, you have also seen this side."
Wei Changtian looked at Chen Zhong with a smile and asked softly, "Then tell me, is this a dog head?"
“This, this.”
Chen Zhong trembled and could not utter a single word. He looked extremely embarrassed.
Wei Changtian didn't care, and said with a smile: "It seems that Master Chen didn't see it clearly."
"Zhang San, show it to Master Chen for a good look!"
"Ah! No, that's not necessary! I, I see it clearly!"
A scream suddenly rang out.
“It’s a dog head!”
"Box, there is indeed a dog head in the box!!"
(End of this chapter)
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