164, Bandit Emperor (10) (1/2)

Wei Hucheng's name was removed from the Wei family tree.

At first, the old men were a little afraid that he would turn against them after he became famous, but seeing that the handsome man in white brave armor just sat on the chair and watched their actions from beginning to end, the hearts that had been held high by the villagers stood up again.

Seeing Wei Hucheng's name crossed out, an elder suddenly said, "Chief, this is not enough."

"Yes, Wei Hucheng's ancestors are all in our ancestral temple. If something happens, it will implicate us."

"For the sake of the entire Wei family, the chief should move all of Wei Hucheng's ancestors out."

Wei Mingyan stepped back with a sneer on his face, "I have no objection."

"But elders, don't regret it later."

The chief paused and looked at Wei Mingyan, who was always smiling and contented, "Hucheng, if you are willing to bow to the court now, we can help you bear the incense of your ancestors."

He didn't want to do it so drastically. Of course, the chief didn't notice anything. Although Wei Hucheng was a traitor, as soon as he returned to the village, the Wei family hurriedly expelled Wei Hucheng's branch. The court was satisfied, but he didn't know what to say about them in the future.

"Chief, when our village recruited soldiers, you also said the same thing to those who were going to join the army."

"How come when I came back, my mother's land was occupied and my sister was divorced for no reason, and I didn't see the chief do anything for them?"

"Today, if you don't do so ruthlessly and still offer incense to my father, I will promise here that when I succeed in the future, the entire Wei family will prosper."

"No need!"

One of the elders stood up with a cold face as if his tail was stepped on, "You are guilty of treason, you should be tied up and sent to the government..."

He had to be cold-faced, because the one who was going to encroach on Wei's mother's land was his own son.

As for whether he himself had made suggestions in it, outsiders didn't know.

"Third brother!"

The chief scolded him.

Didn't he think of trapping Wei Hucheng and sending him to the government? But now the rows of rebels outside are still standing, and if these words are said, Wei Hucheng might be angered...

"Third uncle, do you know how to write the five words "kissing the nose and getting the face?"

Wei Mingyan slapped the table and stood up, and his calm face finally showed some anger, "Today you expelled me from the Wei family, and in the future, this kingdom! The children of the Wei family will not be able to get involved in it!"

"Come here."

The tall and strong Mo Da led the people in. These elite soldiers were all Wei Mingyan's confidants. They had seen blood on their hands. They stood outside and heard their words clearly. At this moment, looking at these elders who dared to disrespect the adults, each of them had murderous intent in their eyes.

The elder who had just been tough was startled, and his face immediately showed some weakness. He hid behind with his crutches, "You, what do you want to do."

Mo Da stared at him grimly. Seeing him so scared, he clenched his fists and waited for the adults' order to rush up and smash these old men who dared to bully adults.

"Go and bring down the tablets of my ancestors, clan leader, I'll trouble you to find them."

Wei Mingyan didn't even look at the elder who was scared and pale, but just looked at the clan leader and said in a light voice, "From today on, I, a traitor, have nothing to do with Weijia Village."

"Are you satisfied, clan leader?"

The clan leader's face was pale, and he always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't say anything to refute.

When the well-dressed guards carefully took down the tablet and Wei Mingyan was about to leave, the clan leader felt nervous for some reason and called out subconsciously, "Hu Cheng..."

"Clan leader Wei."

Wei Mingyan turned his head, no longer respectful as before, his expression was cold and frosty, and even his voice became cold and hard, "I changed my name a long time ago, now, I should be called Wei Mingyan."

"Let's go."

Watching the group of people riding horses and walking away, raising clouds of dust along the way, the clan elder who had just challenged Wei Mingyan asked unwillingly, "Clan leader, why should we be nice to him? He dared to do such a treasonous thing, don't we allow us to exterminate the clan to save the Wei family!"

The clan leader's face was gloomy, staring at the backs of the group of people, and put down the uneasiness in his heart, "Yes, I thought too much."

"A worm actually dreamed of becoming a dragon, wishful thinking!"

Several clan elders also laughed.

"What the clan leader said is right. Let's spread the news of Wei Hucheng's expulsion from the clan quickly, so as to avoid the court blaming us and implicating our Wei family."

They were afraid that they would be implicated this time, so they called their descendants after leaving the clan hall.

Tell them that Wei Hucheng, who committed the crime of treason, had been expelled from the clan, and from then on, Wei Hucheng had nothing to do with their Wei family.

The older villagers had bullied Wei's mother a lot in the past, and the younger ones had been mocking the Wei brothers and sisters since they were children. If Wei Hucheng got good, they would not be good, and if Wei Hucheng was not good, they would feel relieved.

The news spread quickly, and along with the news that Yunzhou was captured by the rebels, it was transmitted to the imperial city.

The emperor did not intend to implicate the Wei family. After all, when Wei Mingyan captured two cities in a row and had the intention to continue to fight, it would be great if someone stood up and announced that he was a traitor.

Look, people who don't even want the clan, won't they be ridiculed by the world?

The Jin clan was a large one, and anyone who was expelled from the clan temple must have committed a serious crime.

Without the clan, he would die in the future without incense and offerings, and could only become a lonely ghost.

Within a month, Wei Mingyan was plotting a rebellion, and his clan severed ties with him. The news that his sister was divorced by her husband had spread throughout the capital.

At this time, he had already reached Weicheng.

As everyone knows, Weicheng was guarded by General Zhao, who was now the number one general in Jin. In the past seven years, after the old general left, he had been fighting against the enemy, and had gone through many life and death to save the country.

The soldiers under General Zhao were all brave men who fought bravely. Everyone said that this traitor would be defeated if he faced Weicheng.

The elders of Weijia Village were so excited that they wanted to burn incense for their ancestors and ask them to bless them, except for this traitor who was so rebellious.

The people of Miaocheng have tasted the sweetness of being managed by Wei Mingyan. During this period, they have enough food and warm clothes. The officials who patrol the city day and night no longer bully them as usual. Sometimes when they see an old man carrying heavy things, the officers and soldiers who are supposed to be high above will go up to help and help deliver them home.

The old man was terrified and wanted to give him a copper coin, but was pushed back by the officers and soldiers, who said that Lord Wei had set a rule that they, the officials, were not allowed to accept money and property from the people, otherwise they would lose the hat on their heads.

The officials were kind to the civilians, but they were 100% alert to those evil people who cheated and deceived. Although Miaocheng is not yet able to leave its doors open at night, the people have formed a habit of looking for the officials when they encounter difficulties in this short period of time.

In the past, almost everyone on the street was afraid of people wearing yamen runners' uniforms. Now, those vegetable sellers who had been helped and were grateful to the government would rush to give vegetables to the yamen runners who protected them. Although they could not accept them, seeing the trust and gratitude of the people, all the yamen runners present felt uncomfortable.

In the past, wherever the yamen runners went, young girls there would hide quickly, fearing that they would be taken advantage of by the yamen runners and forcibly married. Now it is completely the opposite. When those young women see these yamen runners who do good and eliminate evil and have straight bodies, they all look in admiration and wish they could marry such a great hero.

The yamen runners, who had just taken power and had other thoughts, were treated with such admiration and trust by the people, and their hearts sank again.

Although they may not earn as much as the previous yamen runners, Lord Wei said that the three best yamen runners will be selected every month and rewarded. In addition to the meal allowance given by the yamen every month, they can not only earn the silver they originally earned, but also bring the food they eat to their families. What a wonderful life.

In the past, when someone in a family became a yamen runner, the relatives of that family would be avoided, for fear that they would inform on the matter. But when it came to them, the mothers, wives, and even children at home would hold their heads high when they went out.

More and more men who did not have time to join the Wei family army went to the government to become yamen runners. After a round of competition, only the best could be selected to protect the safety of Miaocheng.

The people of Miaocheng were protected by the yamen runners, and those evil people no longer had the opportunity to do evil. As long as the people worked, the silver they earned was theirs. The government also invited teachers to run a school, and enrollment did not even cost money.

As long as you buy the books you need to learn, you can enroll. At noon every day, the school will even send food to the children.

Although it was only one meal, it was life-saving for many children who lived in poverty.

The people were no longer hungry, no longer worried about thieves breaking into their houses while they slept, and the children could go to school. On such days, many people woke up suddenly in the middle of the night and pinched themselves first. When they felt the pain, they hurried to ask the people lying next to them.

Asked if such a good man as Lord Wei was a dream.

The man next to him also habitually answered no and continued to sleep in a daze.

If some people thought that Wei Mingyan was plotting to usurp the throne when he just encircled Miaocheng, then after experiencing the benefits of being governed by Wei Mingyan, almost all the people sincerely loved the new master.

Knowing that the adults were going to attack Weicheng, the people of Miaocheng watched their men go to the battlefield, while they burned incense and worshipped Buddha at home.

First, pray for the safety of the family, second, pray for the adults to conquer Weicheng, and third, pray that such good days can continue day by day.

The Miaocheng Army surrounded Weicheng and had been confronting the Weicheng Army. No one knew why Wei Mingyan had not launched an attack, but the Miaocheng Army had obtained crossbows and siege equipment from nowhere. If Wei Mingyan did not attack, Weicheng would not take the initiative to attack.

The two sides were deadlocked for about three days, and the people in Weicheng gradually became uneasy.

Although it was said that the Miaocheng Army would not touch the people wherever they went, and the gates of Yunzhou City were opened on the day when it was captured, allowing the people to enter and exit, and they would not covet the people's property.

But it was just hearsay. In this world, who would be willing to hand over their lives to others?

On the third day, when the people of Weicheng were anxiously wondering whether the Miaocheng Army was going to trap them alive here, a thunderous sound suddenly came from outside.

The people who were hiding in their homes trembling with fear quickly huddled together. Those with old people protected the old people, and those with children hid their children in their arms like hens.

The woman hid behind the man, and the head of the family took out something that could be used as a weapon and looked at the door vigilantly.

"In the year of Tianwei, the former emperor died--"

This sound that seemed to come from high in the sky scared everyone, and they thought the enemy had come to their house, and they all got into a mess.

"General."

The strong man with a beard frowned and looked at the objects in the sky. From his eyes, he could naturally see that there was a man wearing Miao City armor holding something in his hand and shouting loudly. .

Strangely enough, even though he was so far away from them, the sound really reached them.

The strong man asked, "Should we shoot him down?"

"Need not."

The middle-aged man was also looking in that direction, his eyes a little dazed, "Listen first and see what he said."

"Before the late emperor left, he left behind eight loyal ministers to assist the new master——"

"Three civil servants, three military ministers, two tutors——"

"The new emperor succeeded to the throne, and the name was changed to Tianshun. Tianshun was one year, and the new emperor succeeded to the throne for less than a month. Two civil servants died one after another, and two military ministers also died on the battlefield——"

"After that, the remaining two ministers were so angry that Jinluan Palace was furious."

"The cause of death of these two ministers was concealed by Emperor Tianshun, but the cause of death of the four elders in front could not be concealed! No one in the entire capital knew that they were poisoned by the uncle!"

"It's a pity that the bones of some of the adults were still cold. The men who used to hold important positions in the imperial court were driven to the frontier. Within three years, not one of them was left alive!"

"My relatives are in power, the emperor is fatuous, loyal ministers are murdered, and corrupt officials are in power. Soldiers, generals, and people, please think carefully about whether such an emperor is worthy of your loyalty!"

The soldiers below, who had not been ordered to stand still, clenched their swords.

They are not stupid. After confronting the group of people outside for so long, they can naturally see the gap between the two sides.

The Miao Chengjun were well fed and clothed, and when the wind blew, it even brought the smell of meat, but what about them?

Obviously they are all the same, and they are even more orthodox than Miao Chengjun outside, but the thin layer of clothes they wear can't even resist the cold wind, let alone the enemy's damage.

This piece of clothing was issued by the imperial court.

Not to mention the food we eat every day. I haven’t seen meaty meat once in half a month. They were all on the battlefield to kill the enemy. Maybe I will never come back when I go to the battlefield. It is said that I didn’t eat it for half a month before I died. A meal of meat will make you feel uneasy even if you go to the underworld.

In fact, they also know that they are much better than the people in other armies. At least their military salary, General Zhao, was given to them without any deductions. It is not like other armies, where the superiors deducted it layer by layer, and only got it in their hands. There is only one bottom left.

But that's how it is these days. Even if you are a soldier, you don't have to think that you are doing the job of killing people. Every one who joins the army is no longer his own life. If he meets a better commander, just like their General Zhao, although I am also suffering from the cold, but at least the money is still my own. Compared with other people, I feel more comfortable.

But during these three days, it was the Miao Cheng Army that was compared with them.

They were so cold here that they were stiff all over, but over there they were wearing solid thick cotton clothes and a layer of helmets. They would be happy if they could each get a bowl of porridge, but over there everyone had something in their hands. an egg.

The soldiers standing on the wall of the Acropolis looked down and were seen by the Miaocheng people. They also deliberately threw the eggs high as if to show off. At this time, the smell of meat floated into the tip of their noses along with the wind, not to mention the envy in their hearts. .

For three days, many defenders of the city were muttering in their hearts.

After all, they are also orthodox soldiers of the Jin Dynasty. How come they can't even compare to the rebel army in terms of food and clothing.

In the Miaocheng camp, Mo Da smiled and entered the tent from the outside. "Sir, your trick really worked. I heard from the spies that the eyes of the guards guarding the gate almost popped out."

Wei Mingyan looked at the sand table in front of him and smiled, "Did the caller who was put into the city come back well?"

"When we came back, that kid was so scared that he was covered in cold sweat and his eyes were bright."

"Remember to give him the fifty taels you agreed to. Since he is back, let him take the money to his family himself."

"Yes, sir!"

Wei Mingyan lowered his eyes slightly and was staring at the sand table wondering what he was thinking when Hou Er strode in.

He saluted. There were still a few blood marks on his face, but he seemed to be unaware of the pain. He said respectfully, "Sir, Mrs. Zhao and General Zhao's children are back."

"good."

The man standing in front of the sand table raised his eyes and smiled, "Hou Er, I would like to remember you for your great achievements. After the work is accomplished, you can make your own demands."

With that said, Wei Mingyan stretched out his hand, picked up the small flag representing the Miao City Army between his slender fingertips, and dropped it on the Wei City.

three days later

Beijing, the day the results are released

Jiang Cai squeezed into the crowd and struggled to see if his name was there.

He looked from the bottom up, and after a while, he actually saw his name on it.

Jiang Cai's eyes widened, "I've hit it!!! I've hit it!!! I've hit it!!"

From now on, the Jiang family can finally completely change their heads and faces!

Thinking of the woman who was still somewhat beautiful before she married her, Jiang Cai's face was ecstatic and a little ferocious at the same time.

From then on, he could step into the court, the home of officials.

When Wei Hucheng is beheaded and Wei Qingniang is implicated in her death, he, as her husband, will definitely visit and humiliate her before she dies.

On the imperial road, a fast horse entered the city.

General Zhao took his tens of thousands of troops and defended the city into Wei Mingyan's account.

After they finished integrating, they were about to call the capital.

The emperor, who was having fun with his concubine, was slapped awake by the queen mother. He covered his face and was stunned for a long time before he remembered to send someone to General Zhao's home.

But it's too late.

The Zhao Mansion, which was originally well guarded, had long been deserted.

The name of the traitor Wei Mingyan was completely resounding throughout the capital.

Ji Family

Ji Xiawan sat in front of the bronze mirror, her hand gently falling on her slightly protruding belly. Qing Ziru came into the room with a food box, carefully brought out the still hot pregnancy-preserving soup, and handed it to her.

"Miss, drink the soup, be careful of the heat."

Ji Xiawan looked at herself in the bronze mirror, but did not take the medicine bowl. She turned her face, her eyes slightly red, and looked at the person beside her, "Ziru, he sent you here."

She said this in an affirmative sentence.

Qing Ziru was startled, but her hand holding the medicine was still steady. She did not answer, but the expression on her face had given Ji Xiawan the answer.

The girl sitting in front of the bronze mirror smiled as if she was suddenly enlightened and bitterly. She touched her slightly bulging belly and said softly, "I asked the people in the kitchen. The reason why we can eat hot dishes and hot soup every day is because you spent money. They thought it was my instruction, but in fact, you made all these with your own money."

"And this soup."

Ji Xiawan glanced at the steaming medicine in Qing Ziru's hand, "I can remember when my mother was pregnant with Xia Ying."

"Miss, don't blame the adults."

Qing Ziru put the pregnancy-preserving soup on the table and knelt on the ground, "The adults are also afraid that their plans will fail this time, but will implicate you."

Ji Xiawan asked, "If he loses, what will you do?"

Qing Ziru hesitated for a while , or answered, "Master Ji will die unexpectedly, Madam Ji will also die of an acute illness, and the gold left by Master Ji will be accidentally discovered by Master Xia Ying. All of us, except me, will hide in the dark and protect the young lady for life."

"What about him?"

"Master's mother and sister's niece have also been properly settled. If the plan fails, they will be sent in through the secret passage immediately..."

"I'm asking you about him!"

Ji Xiawan slammed the table heavily, and her voice was more like choking than anger, "Did he say, what if I'm pregnant?"

Qing Ziru bowed her head tightly, "Master mentioned that you haven't married yet, if, if he fails... this child can't be left..."

Ji Xiawan's hand never left her abdomen.

In the end, the pair of white and slender fingertips trembled slightly, and picked up the pregnancy-preserving soup on the table.

The girl, who was only eighteen years old, closed her eyes, and tears fell as she swallowed the soup mouthful by mouthful, dripping into the bowl, as if she also brought a bit of bitterness.

After drinking, she said calmly, "Send Xia Ying away."

"Miss!"

Ji Xiawan smiled bitterly, put her hand on her abdomen again, lowered her head slightly, and looked at the part where her child was with a soft look,

"I can't bear to leave this child, since he is also loyal to us mother and son."

"If the plan fails, at worst we can go together. Anyway, I have no hope in this world except Xia Ying."

"Since Xia Ying has been settled by him, why not go with him."

The author has something to say: There is one more update, it is probably very late, the little angels can read it tomorrow morning, the first ten little angels will send red envelopes, muah

Thank you all for your comfort, bow, I really shouldn't be depressed because of a word from one person, thank you little angels, seeing so many little angels comforting me really revived, thank you everyone, I will try to update more!

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