When Wang Jian died, the Wang family did not mourn. In fact, the Wang family's mansion was defeated.

Those who participated in the rebellion were executed, and those who had committed crimes were convicted. The remaining people with innocent family backgrounds were mostly branch members of the Wang family. They were not usually taken seriously by Wang Jian, so they had little authority and did not even have the opportunity to commit crimes.

Now they were afraid that Wang Jian's death would have repercussions and implicate them again. Therefore, the remaining clans began to separate their families and sell off their property.

The Wang family mansion was sold at a very cheap price, and then the gold was divided. The remaining people were like sparks in the ashes, blown away by the wind, and then hidden in the darkness, where no one could find them.

It's their turn.

There was a big Wang family in Nuo, and the whole family was destroyed overnight.

And Wang Jian's eldest son, Wang Ben, is still alive.

It is true that he did not participate in the rebellion, but after all he knew about Wang Jian and Wang Heng's plan, so he did not report the knowledge. Also because of his outstanding military exploits, Wang Ben was not executed, but was sent to the Western Regions to develop the frontier.

Before his execution, Wang Ben visited Shangjun's Courtyard.

Li Shui received him generously.

Wang Ben's current status is still that of a prisoner, guarded by two petty officials.

After seeing Wang Ben, Li Shui smiled slightly and said to the two clerks calmly: "You guys, please step aside and go have a glass of wine and eat something. Even Wang Ben doesn't dare to touch me."

The clerk looked at the body armor of the banished immortal and the more than twenty guards standing around him, and felt that it was indeed safe enough, so he responded and went to eat.

Li Shui curiously asked Wang Ben: "General Wang, why do you want to see me?"

Wang Ben said calmly: "I'm here to thank you."

Li Shui raised his eyebrows: "Thank me?"

Wang Ben sighed: "Wang Li's death is mostly due to his own fault. My Wang family has outstanding merits and is at the top of the court. This child was confused by these illusory scenes. He is arrogant and extravagant, and treats others with contempt. He has a fiery temperament and is extremely irritable. He

I don't blame you for dying because of gambling."

"As for my father, his heart is filled with disdain. After listening to Wang Heng's words, he wanted me, the Wang family, to regain power. I had known for a long time that this day would come. Therefore, it is not surprising."

"These two things have nothing to do with you, but if you think about it carefully, I can't blame you."

"And you once suggested to His Majesty that you should be dealt with lightly. Otherwise, my father would not be able to keep his whole body, and I, Wang Ben, would not be alive. I am afraid that the entire Wang family will be left alone. Therefore, I come to you

thank."

Li Shui looked at him with a strange expression, then nodded: "You're welcome."

Wang Ben smiled slightly, turned around and left.

The craftsman next to him whispered: "Sir, this person may have bad intentions when he comes to express his gratitude. It's better to cut the grass and get rid of the root."

Li Shui shook his head: "No need, he is already heartbroken and there is no threat anymore."

The craftsman asked in confusion: "How do you know, sir?"

Li Shui said: "I have seen the look in his eyes."

The craftsman looked confused.

Li Shui smiled. Li Shui had indeed seen Wang Ben's look in his eyes. In later generations, there were some simple temples in the mountains. There were some old monks there who looked down on the world and were indifferent to everything.

Wang Ben's eyes were exactly the same as those of those old monks.

It seems that he is idle at home and has been thinking about this life. Coupled with the recent great changes, he has really realized something.

After Wang Ben left, Li Shui sighed endlessly and secretly warned himself: The world is very wonderful, but you must not follow Wang Ben's example.

At this time, another craftsman came and said to Li Shui: "There is someone outside who calls himself Zou Gou and comes to pay homage to the banished immortal."

Li Shui said calmly: "Have you paid?"

The craftsman said: "This man said that because of his crime, his family property was confiscated and his official position was also lost. Therefore, he is now penniless and wants to join the lord and do his job."

Li Shui then remembered who Zou Gou was, the one who was beaten severely by Wang Jian in the court hall.

Li Shui said with a bit of a headache: "It's ridiculous. What can he do when he comes? Do you think that cats and dogs can enter my Shangjun Villa?"

Li Shui said to the craftsman: "Go and tell him that we will be recruiting new workers next year. If he is interested, he should learn how to farm. Maybe he will be able to use it then."

The craftsman responded and went to the door to deliver the message.

After Zou Gou heard this, he suddenly became furious: "What? I am full of knowledge and have been officials in the court for three generations, but you let me be an employee?"

But Zou Gou calmed down and suddenly realized that he seemed to have nothing else to do except farm work.

I have been dismissed from office. If I want to be an official again in this life, I will definitely not be able to do it. Moreover, all my family property has been confiscated, and even tomorrow's food will be a problem.

Even if you try to condescend yourself and work as an accountant in a wealthy family by relying on your own literacy, they will not want to get into trouble because you are a criminal...

In this situation, is there any other way out besides being an employer?

The more Zou Gou thought about it, the sadder he became. In the end, his face turned into ashes: Farming is really difficult.

He thought about it and finally decided to take a gamble and visit Chunyu Yue's mansion.

To be honest, he wasn't very familiar with Chun Yuyue, and he didn't believe in Confucianism before. But everyone knew that Chun Yuyue was a good person. Now that he was in trouble, maybe he would help someone for the sake of his colleagues.

Bundle.

Zou Gou went to visit Chun Yuyue with a shameless face. He waited at the door for a long time, but Chun Yuyue did not come to see him.

Only Chunyu's housekeeper, Chunyu Jia, came out.

Chunyu Jiacheng bowed his hands to Zou Gou and said: "My master said that Master Zou cursed his late master Wang Jian in the court hall in order to clear up the relationship. It was just a few scoldings, but he even took the initiative to beat him. It is really extraordinary.

What a gentleman does is disgusting."

"Therefore, my master does not want to see Mr. Zou, and hopes that Mr. Zou will take good care of himself and change his ways."

Zou Gou gritted his teeth, endured the shame and said, "Thank you, Lord Chunyu, for your words."

He turned around and wanted to leave, but Chunyu Jia called him again.

Chunyu Jia took out an ingot of gold and handed it to Zou Gou: "This is what my master gave to you. My master said that after all, he and Master Zou once served as officials in the same dynasty. Now that you are in trouble, it would be really unbearable if you ignore it."

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"I hope you will accept this ingot of gold. You can buy a few acres of thin farmland to make a living, or you can do a small business."

Zou Gou took the gold, with tears in his eyes, bowed several times to Chunyu's house, then turned and left.

Chunyu Jia then turned over and returned to Chunyu Yue.

After Chunyu Yue heard this, he didn't pay much attention, he just nodded slightly.

He held up the book in his hand and sighed as he read: "Your Majesty's reputation is so high in Xianyang City now."

Chunyu Jia said: "Isn't this a good thing? If your Majesty wins the hearts of the people, Da Qin will win the hearts of the people, the world will be stable, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment."

Chunyu Yue stood up and said distressedly: "However, the origin of this people's support... was created by the shameless person Huai Guzi. I always feel that it is not true."

"Nowadays, every time I read the word "people's hearts", I feel a little uncomfortable. I'm really worried that Huaiguzi will destroy the study of sages."

Chunyu Jia stood nearby, not daring to interrupt.

Chunyu Yue waved his hand: "Forget it, don't worry about it. Mr. Fusu sent me a letter a few days ago and asked me some questions about governance. I have already written a reply. You can send someone to send it back now."

Chunyu Jia responded, took the letter, and then said with a smile: "I heard that Mr. Hu Hai also sent a letter, but it was written to Mr. Tingwei."

Chunyu Yue smiled: "Li Si and Wang Wan, these two people are somewhat familiar with Master Hu Hai. I can guess that Li Si's reply is nothing more than severe punishment. What's new about it?"

Chunyu Jia smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you are really good at predicting things. If we talk about novelties, the letters between the Exalted Immortal and Prince Fu Yao are truly novel."

Chunyu Jia snorted and asked, "How do you say that?"

Chunyu Jia smiled and said: "It is said that Mr. Fu Yao sent a letter to the banished immortal, saying that he wants to do business in Beidi County and needs a thousand yi of gold as capital."

"Now the Immortal has gathered people to send it to him. Also sent along is a piece of paper, which contains the gold, what percentage of the shares the Immortal holds, and how many shares Master Fu Yao holds."

Chunyu Yue laughed loudly: "Master Fu Yao is young and ignorant, and Huai Guzi is ridiculous. What good things can these two people do together?"

"I want to use the power of a county to spread the trade of merchants, but I don't know that merchants are only interested in profit. In the future, this northern county will probably be a place dedicated to raising villains."

Chunyu Jia nodded with deep approval.

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In the Chu land, Wang Jia was sweating profusely and ran for an unknown number of places before finally contacting Wang Heng.

Wang Heng led five hundred people and occupied a small valley.

Xiang Pi and the child were firmly controlled by Wang Heng. Now Wang Heng ordered his soldiers to pretend to be thieves and rob houses everywhere.

He is waiting for news and gathering strength.

If good news comes from Xianyang City, then everything will be easy. You can take these people back in glory. You can even kill Xiang Pi's ancestors and grandsons, treat them as the remnants of the King of Chu, and claim their merits from the emperor.

If bad news comes from Xianyang City, then there is only one way to rebel. Wang Heng considers himself a smart man, and he will not make the same mistakes Xiang Liang made again.

He felt that he could become the king of Chu and even capture Xianyang. When he thought of this, Wang Heng's heart felt hot and his palms itched.

At this time, one of his subordinates reported that the steward Wang Jia was here.

Wang Heng did not have much favorable impression of Wang Jia. In the past, when Wang Heng was in decline, the housekeeper often bullied him.

However, time has changed, and now he is the young head of the Wang family. He may even be the king of Chu or the emperor, so his structure and mind cannot be so narrow.
To be continued...