Chapter 559: What was supposed to come has already come. The snowstorm in Songzhou finally stopped the night before Duanmu Anguo's birthday banquet. Feng Yuheng sat alone in the room and looked out the window. He saw that every household on the street was decorated with lights. The governor's birthday banquet and the New Year were close together. The people of the Northern Realm were celebrating two festivals at the same time. Naturally, it was very lively. Even the passers-by greeted each other with fists when they met each other. Everyone was in a happy mood. (
Feng Yuheng knew that no matter whether the Northern Territory belonged to Qianzhou or Dashun, it would not make any difference to the people. They even hoped that it could be governed by Qianzhou. After all, the three provinces of the Northern Territory were originally snatched from the people of Qianzhou by Dashun. The blood of Qianzhou still flowed in the bones of these people. No matter how well Dashun treated them, it could not cut off their roots.
The Lu couple finally convinced the guards at the gate and were taken to the Dutong Mansion. Feng Yuheng narrowed her eyes slightly and lay by the window like a lazy cat. But if someone could see her eyes at this moment, they would find that the light emitted from these cat eyes was as sharp as a cheetah.
She knew that if the Lu couple could successfully meet Ruimu Anguo, their plan would most likely be successful. Although she didn't know what birthday gift the couple brought to Duanmu Anguo, from the look that Lu Tongpan had given her over the past two days, it was most likely that she would be sent to the Dutong Mansion.
There is no meal tonight. The Lu family couple went out, and she was the only one left in the room. The innkeepers would not bring food to a servant. This is the human rights under the feudal system. Feng Yuheng always thought that if one day, if she had the ability, she still hoped that even if this era was still a monarchy, at least human rights could be raised to a relatively high level, and slavery could be changed to the greatest extent.
Feng Yuheng always believed that people should be equal. Although birth and personal ability determine the final quality of life, at least there should be no restrictions on the spirit and body. However, this idea is too idealistic for people of this era. Even if she wants to do it, it is impossible to do it on a large scale all at once. Feng Yuheng thought that when the matter of a thousand weeks is finally resolved, she would like to go to her fiefdom in Ji'an County to take a look, and perhaps she can do something experimental there.
She temporarily put aside the half-formed thoughts in her mind, stood up, closed the windows and doors, and then went into the space to eat. When she finished a bowl of hot soup noodles and came out again, the Lu couple still hadn't returned, but there seemed to be some unusual movements in the inn.
Feng Yuheng walked to the door and listened attentively. There were chaotic but powerful footsteps coming from the outside. They went upstairs from downstairs and reached the second floor in a short while. After coming up, he stood at the stairs but did not move. After a while, he heard the voice of the innkeeper saying, "Sir, there are people in every room. Except for the distant relative of the Grand Commander who went to the Commander's Mansion, no one else has gone out."
The official said "yes", then coughed twice and said loudly: "Everyone in the room, listen up. Tomorrow is the birthday of our Northern Territory Three Provinces Grand Commander Duanmu. The Grand Commander said that he thanks all of you for coming all the way to the Northern Territory. In order to avoid too many guests in the Governor's Mansion tomorrow and not being able to entertain them well, today, he specially sent us here to take away the birthday gifts prepared by all of you in advance. You can travel light tomorrow!"
As soon as these words came out, the people in the room could no longer sit still. They opened their doors one after another and wanted to go out and ask, but the guards who were originally guarding the doors of the houses immediately held their long swords horizontally and shouted in unison: "Retreat!"
Feng Yuheng also opened the door, but did not go out, just stood inside the door and watched. The man standing at the stairs was a middle-aged man, tall and strong, with a full beard, a pair of eyes as big as copper bells, and a fierce look. He said he came to receive gifts, but if he met this man outside, he would probably think he was a robber.
It turns out that Feng Yuheng was not the only one who had this idea. Most of the others also had the same idea as her. There was even a quick-talking young lady who had already said what she was thinking - "Are you from the Dutong Mansion? Why do you look like a bandit? It is said that there are many bandits in the Northern Territory. Don't be a liar."
As soon as these words were spoken, people immediately followed suit. After all, someone came to collect gifts before the birthday party even started, and spoke so rudely, anyone would question it.
But the sturdy man looked even more ferocious when he heard this. He raised the long knife in his hand and shouted at the lady who had just spoken, "I am one of the eight fierce generals under the Grand Commander. If you dare to question me, I will cut off your tongue!"
The young lady was startled, but she still didn't agree, so she continued, "I am the daughter of the governor of Ganzhou, and my father is an official appointed by the court. What qualifications do you have to speak to me like this?"
With someone taking the lead, it was like a breakthrough. The officials, wives, and young ladies on this floor immediately reported their families. Feng Yuheng heard that there were prefectures, prefectural chancellors, Tongpans like the Lu family, governors, county magistrates, commanders, and even two prefects. In short, except for officials in Beijing, people from other prefectures basically came.
It is said that the Duanmu family not only booked this inn, but also two other inns of the same size, which shows that there are indeed many people coming to the Northern Territory this time. This is the situation after the capital city knew about the movement. If it were in the past, I am afraid that the New Year in the Northern Territory would be more lively than that in the capital! Those officials in Beijing, even those who are qualified to enter the palace to attend the New Year's banquet, will send their family members to the Northern Territory. The Duanmu family makes a lot of money at this time every year.
As these officials revealed their identities one by one, they thought they could intimidate the bearded man, but they were instead met with a cold snort from him - "Humph! You are just insignificant officials, and you really take yourself seriously? Don't you think about why you came to the Northern Realm? If you didn't want to curry favor with our Grand Commander, why did you come all the way here instead of spending the New Year at home? Now that you are here, stop pretending, the Northern Realm won't buy your tricks!"
Feng Yuheng shrugged and smiled. What they said was right! They came to the Northern Realm because they were not satisfied with their current situation. They wanted to take this opportunity to establish some connections with the Duanmu family so that they could move up a level in their official career. They were already a whore. Why did they still want to set up a memorial archway?
For a moment, every household was silent. But the bearded man hadn't finished speaking yet. He sheathed his long sword and said something that shocked everyone - "There is something I want to tell you before the birthday banquet of the Grand Commander. Don't you know? The three northern provinces, including Guanzhou, Songzhou and Jiangzhou, have declared their independence from Dashun a few months ago. Now, we are the three southern provinces of Qianzhou."
"What?" Everyone was stunned. The three northern provinces of Dashun became the three southern provinces of Qianzhou? When did this happen?
"Impossible!" Someone raised doubts, "If the Northern Territory surrendered to Qian Zhou, Dashun would definitely send troops to suppress it. It is impossible for the Northern Territory to rebel so easily."
"Yes!" Someone else said, "How could the court not issue a notice for such a big thing? We have never even heard of it, this must be fake! What is your purpose in making up such a lie?"
Feng Yuheng leaned against the door, arms folded across his chest, watching the farce in front of him like a spectator. Beijie confessed without being asked, and it was obvious that he was not going to continue pretending, and they chose this time, just after the last room of this inn was occupied. Duanmu Anguo's birthday banquet is tomorrow, and so far, everyone who should have come has come.
"I lied to you?" The bearded man said coldly three times, "Who has nothing better to do than to trick people with such treason? You are all officials, but why are your brains not as clear as a rough man like me?" His words were full of contempt, and even the soldiers who followed him laughed, making the Dashun officials blush.
People began to talk quietly, and finally realized a key issue: the enemy in the northern border rebelled, and they actually came to celebrate Duanmu Anguo's birthday. What was this called? Was it helping the tyrant?
The bearded man glanced at the officials coldly with disdain on his face. When people's voices grew louder, he knocked the scabbard in his hand to the ground a few times to remind people to be quiet.
After a while, someone finally asked the point: "General, what is your purpose for coming here? It is definitely not as simple as just receiving birthday gifts!"
The bearded man nodded with satisfaction, "Here's a smart one. Since you asked, I'll tell you straight. I came to see you all this time to pass on a message from our Grand Commander. Dashun had previously suppressed the matter of the Northern Territory returning to the Thousand Zhou and did not announce it to the world, but after you entered the Northern Territory, the Dashun court had already taken action. What this action is, I believe you can guess it without me saying it. That's right, it's your family members. Dashun has already taken action against your family members one by one. When I came here, I even heard that in another inn across the street from here, the entire family of a prefect had been executed."
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Everyone gasped. If they were just worried before, then this news completely filled them with a sense of crisis.
The timid ladies and girls collapsed on the ground, crying. Even the officials were wailing loudly, saying they were sorry to their mothers and ancestors.
The bearded man showed annoyance and waved his hand: "Stop shouting! Listen to me! We all understand your feelings. The Grand Commander has sent countless Jingwei to Dashun to rescue all your family members from the Dashun court. As long as you stay in Beijie with peace of mind, the Duanmu family can guarantee that you and your family will be safe. Beijie will do its best to keep you safe. Of course, if you want to leave, you can leave now, but think about the consequences. As long as you walk out of the Songzhou city gate, Beijie will no longer be responsible for your family. Even if you have been rescued, you will be immediately handed over to the Dashun government again."
After this was said, who would dare to take it away? Things had come to this point, and they had no choice but to stay in the Northern Territory to have a chance of survival. Only by staying in the Northern Territory could they save the lives of their entire family.
Seeing that everyone was in extreme panic and regret, the bearded man was very satisfied with the result and actually grinned and laughed foolishly. As he laughed, his eyes shifted and fell on the direction where Feng Yuheng was...
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