Zhao Huan shook his head: "No, Your Majesty built this Yingde Monument outside the Nan Palace. They refused to move it. Well, I got it!" Zhao Huan slapped his thigh.
Duan Xiaorong went to these households again to mobilize them, but this time he did not go door to door. Instead, he called over the three families who were determined not to move.
Tang Yu, a man in his sixties, was very stubborn and would rather die than move.
Peng Zhenwei, a man in his seventies, whose ancestor had been a close guard to Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, was superstitious and believed that proximity to the imperial palace would attract dragon energy, hence his refusal to move.
The remaining one was a man in his forties, a businessman living in Pushui, not short of money. He refused to move for no apparent reason, and was the most difficult to deal with.
"Dear neighbors, I have called you here today to discuss the relocation. The court has already built several mansions for you in Xicheng. As long as you are willing to move there, you will receive additional silver subsidies." Duan Xiaorong looked friendly.
The old man named Tang Yu said, "Sir, please don't bother talking. I'm over sixty years old and can't leave this home. I'll have to die before I can move out."
The seventy-year-old Peng Zhenwei even brought up his ancestors: "My ancestor was a close guard of the Emperor Taizu. Before his death, he said that the descendants of the Peng family must be stationed outside the palace to protect Your Majesty!"
Duan Xiaorong smiled and said, "Mr. Peng, His Majesty is now protected by the Imperial Guards, so you are not needed."
Peng Zhenwei rolled his eyes and said, "No matter what, I'm not moving."
Before Duan Xiaorong could speak, Pu Shuibancheng said, "Master Duan, I have no shortage of money. I own seven large houses in Bianjing. I kept this old house because I wanted people to know that I have another old house near the palace."
Duan Xiaorong smiled and said, "The current emperor loves his people like his own children and has issued an order not to force the people. This matter has alarmed the emperor, and the emperor has issued a decree. If you are willing to move, he will personally bestow upon each household a golden plaque. The plaque will be inscribed by the emperor himself and will be a family heirloom. Even the old ministers of the dynasty don't have this honor! If you are unwilling, then forget it..."
Before Duan Xiaorong could finish, the three of them shouted in unison: "Move! Move now!"
PS: I recommend the book "Lü Bu's Ambition and Hegemony" written by the same author. It is a very good book with high quality. You can go and have a look.
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