Niu Laosan was somewhat surprised when he saw Zhang Youzhe at this moment, and then he instantly became embarrassed and angry, but Wang Zheng was sitting next to him, so he didn't dare to say much.

Wang Zheng nodded gently, "That's it, you are a smart person, since Niu Lao San has agreed to let you go, you can go."

Zhang Youzhe was shocked and asked in disbelief, "The steward just let me go like this?"

"What else?"

"Sir, aren't you afraid that Zhang will seek revenge?"

Wang Zheng smiled dumbly, "That's all going to happen many years from now. Besides, if you were really smart, you wouldn't seek revenge on me. If you were just pretending to be smart, we might never meet again."

Zhang Youzhe pondered for a long time, then smiled bitterly and said, "What the steward said makes sense. Since the steward can see things so clearly, can you let my father go? I am willing to exchange the Zhang family's accumulation of hundreds of years for the steward."

After saying this, Zhang Youzhe knelt down and bowed to Wang Zheng.

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Chen Fengning frowned and said, "This is also what I don't understand. Considering the way the chief steward behaves and his personality, Zhang Zongheng's move is tantamount to digging his own grave.

After the Zhang family was wiped out, the fundamental things that these aristocratic families valued would remain where they were. No one could take them away or rob them, but other aristocratic families in Yuzhou could easily divide them up.

Zhang Zongheng stood up suddenly, his eyes flashing with coldness, "Your Excellency, accepting your fate is only a matter for one person and one family, but Zhang's acceptance of his fate has affected the entire family. Do you think this is appropriate?"

This matter, after all, was a struggle between the two forces of Queen Wang and the current Queen. Zhang Zongheng stood on the side of the Wang family. To be more precise, the aristocratic families in Yuzhou stood on the side of the Wang family.

"The governor of Yuzhou was named Wang."

"In fact, you should understand that escaping alone is the best option. The chances of you surviving with your family are slim."

The chief official of a place must be from outside the place in order to strengthen the court's control over the place.

"Take it if you want. Isn't that your plan when you led people to besiege the governor's mansion? Just ask that you spare my wife and children."

Zhang Youzhe nodded and sighed, "I am greedy, but he is my father after all, so I should ask for the best case scenario. How can my family survive? Can you please teach me, Steward?"

It took less than two hours to get here, but it would take two days to go back. With so much spoils, it would take another three or four days to get back. However, Wang Zheng could leave some of the things at a farm downstream, which would make things a little easier for him.

Wang Zheng's words left Niu Laosan confused, but Chen Fengning understood.

"Now that things have come to this, what does it matter whether it is appropriate or not? Wang Zheng is just a farm manager, but he acted so boldly and quickly. I was indeed wrong this time."

Afterwards, Zhang San, Li Si and Luo Wu, along with 8,000 spearmen, escorted the captured items back to Koi Beach by land.

"Forget it. Prepare the boats and cars and go to the north gate to wait. I advise you not to enter the city now."

But Your Majesty will not do this, because Zhang's rebellion is fake after all, and the aristocratic families will not allow such a thing to happen, otherwise, everyone will be in danger and the foundation of the country will be shaken."

After listening to Chen Fengning's explanation, Niu Lao San sighed and shook his head and commented: "Zhang Zongheng really overestimates his own abilities. He actually dares to provoke us."

On the way, Niu Laosan endured for a long time, and finally asked Wang Zheng: "Why did the master let Zhang Youzhe go and persuade him not to go into the city? Is there any danger for him to go to the city?"

"Oh, so that's what's going on. The aristocratic families have so many twists and turns."

In this situation, what would Zhang Youzhe do if he went into the city but ended up committing suicide?"

Zhang Zongheng sighed and said, "Isn't it the same for Zhang? We made so many arrangements, but they didn't respond at all. They just hit us with a hammer, and everything we thought was foolproof was shattered immediately.

Chen Fengning shook his head and said, "That's not the case. Although we can't destroy the Zhang family, and His Majesty won't destroy the Zhang family, there are people who can destroy the Zhang family and really want to.

Wang Zheng pinched his nose while sitting on his horse and said to Chen Fengning, "Explain it to him in detail."

Zhang Youzhe kowtowed three times again, "Please have mercy on me, I will never forget you. If I don't have the chance in this life, I will be willing to be a cow or a horse in the next life to repay you."

The Zhang family is finished. Hundreds of years of foundation have been destroyed. I feel ashamed of my ancestors. I can die, but the Zhang family cannot be exterminated. Can you lend me your head for a while?"

Those people are the aristocratic families in Yuzhou. The foundation of the Zhang family is not the wealth in the fortress, but the many fertile fields in Yuzhou, the various mineral deposits and business routes controlled by the family members.

"Why ask questions when you know it's impossible?"

The head of a noble family and the governor of a state should not be so foolish. Does the chief steward know the reason?"

Two hours ago, in the Yuzhou Governor's Mansion, Zhang Zongheng prostrated himself on the ground, begging with a choked voice, "Sir, is there really no way you can save me, Zhang?"

Even if this lawsuit is brought to Chang'an City, we are not afraid. We can slaughter Zhang Zongheng's relatives because we have evidence of his treason, but we cannot destroy the entire Zhang family. That is something that only Your Majesty can do.

Zhang Zongheng was just the one who bore the brunt of the attack. Others could turn their guns against him, but the Zhang family had to face it head-on. The demise of the Zhang family made the matter clear.

Niu Lao San asked in confusion: "In this way, won't the Zhang clan be safe? And Zhang Youzhe has the protection of his clan members, so it should be easy for him to survive with his identity, right?"

"The state capital is now an isolated city, and the families in the city have changed their positions. They are all watching and waiting for the outcome. Now that things have come to this, you and I should just accept our fate."

Zhang Zongheng captured Wu Yi and tortured him into confessing. We will attack and destroy Zhang's fortress, use the same method to collect evidence of Zhang's rebellion, and bring Wu Yi back. No one can say anything.

Wang Zheng turned to Niu Lao San and said, "Give him a good horse."

Wang Zheng, with Chen Fengning and Niu Laosan, led three thousand sickle-lance warriors and one thousand archers, and escorted the Zhang clan members to Yuzhou to bring Wu Yi back and force Zhang Zongheng to death.

"My Lord, please be happy. I will offer you one last bowl of sake."

"That's fine. I can't drink much, but a bowl of sake can save me from the pain and prevent me from hating you too much. We can also keep each other company on the road to the underworld."

"Does your Excellency think that Zhang has no chance of survival?"

"Haha, if you want to live, the Zhang family will be exterminated, and they will also pursue you relentlessly. Where can you escape to in such a big world?"

"That's right. People will not be at peace unless Zhang is dead."