Although the Chu family and others were unwilling to do so, they had to follow the orders due to Wei Feng's tyranny. Fortunately, the next drink orders were relatively simple, and they could barely follow them even if they were a little bit of advice. Wei Feng did not act too much. Apart from the small episode of betting with Chu Lingyuan, at least the surface harmony was maintained during the meal.

Finally, the New Year's Eve dinner that made the people of Chu's mansion difficult finally came to an end. After leaving a meal, it dispersed in a hurry like a cloud of daqi.

In the following days, Wei Feng was busy training troops while sending people to fight against bandits east of Pingyangxian. As the mountain villages were wiped out, his army increased to 3,500 troops. In this way, time came to March.

This day was March 15, 2019, Long'an. The sun was shining, the world was lush, and birds were singing and flowers were fragrant everywhere. Because Chu Shuang announced a one-year tax cut, there were also some busy figures in the fields, and the entire Yixing area showed a vibrant scene.

With the sun, the Chu family sat around the grass by an artificial lake, enjoying the boundless spring scenery. Since the end of the year, Wei Feng has not interacted with the Chu people. Therefore, they have gradually become accustomed to this kind of life. They eat and drink as much as they should. In addition to not leaving the city at will, they should not provoke Wei Feng. It seems that there is nothing wrong with being a puppet, at least they don’t worry. Wei Feng manages military affairs in an orderly manner. Whenever they see the majestic military soldiers, they will have an illusion and feel a sense of security in their hearts.

Chu Shuang's second son Chu Yanzhi couldn't help but say, "Father, my son occasionally went out for a trip two days ago, and I saw the fields were busy. This was a scene that I haven't seen in several years. Thanks to you for your duty-free exemption!"

Chu Shuang's old face had just appeared a little bitter, and Chu Xiuzhi had already taken it over and snorted coldly: "Second brother, you don't know that the tax cut was a promise made by Wei on the day he received military power. The tax was not enough. The county government officials, who paid the salary of the soldiers in the county? What should we pay for the court? We can't pay it ourselves? He is a generous act of others to win people's hearts, and it's really easy to plot!"

Chu Yanzhi showed a clear look and nodded and said, "So that's it. I understand. Although General Wei is mainly to satisfy his selfishness, it is actually quite beneficial to the people. I think that although Xingyi was not rich a few years ago, the people could basically live and work in peace. However, King Kuaiji was greedy and lustful. After Emperor Xiaowu met Shi, he took charge of the court's principles and the court became darker, and the taxes were heavier every year. In the long run, how can the world not be in chaos? I think that if the general guard had the opportunity to take charge of the center for several years, he might be stronger than King Kuaiji!"

"Hmph!" Chu Yuzhi, the third son of Chu Shuang, said despised: "A thief named Wei, is born as a bandit, and is despicable and cruel. Even he wants to take charge of the center? I am afraid that all the important officials in the court will die and will not be his turn! This agent is just a moment of complacent and will be retribution sooner or later!" As he said, he seemed to think of something and turned his eyes to Chu Yanzhi with a shocked and suspicious look. After a long time, he asked: "Second brother, he holds his father hostage, humiliates his youngest sister, has evil deeds, and has a deep hatred for me, Chu. You... shouldn't you have a good impression of him?"

"This..." Chu Yanzhi looked embarrassed, obviously thinking to himself.

Chu Xiuzhi's expression changed, and she was about to scold her, but Mrs. Chu had already started to smooth things out: "If we abandon the disgust towards this person, General Wei is both civil and military, acts decisively, and is self-disciplined. If there is any change in the Three Wus, he may take the opportunity to stubbornly. Since Yonghe, scholars have been indulged in enjoyment and regard joining the army as a humble career, so that the actual position in the army has gradually become a poor family, but forgets that the reason why the Wang family of Langya, Yu family of Yingchuan, and Long Kanghuan family of Long Kang is a prominent family is because they have heavy troops in their hands. It is a wise move for General Wei to choose to join the army as a bandit."

"Oh~~" After sighing, Mrs. Chu smiled bitterly again: "Let's talk about the Northern Palace Army. Because of the Su Jun and Zu Yue Rebellion, and because of Yu Liang and Yu Bing brothers occupying the upper reaches of the river to control the court, Xi Jian founded it and became famous in the world because of the Feishui Victory. But what about now? The military power has been completely settled in Liu Laozhi, He Wuji, Sun Wuzhong and others, and they can sit in the hands of the gentry. If this continues, the world will be in a state of chaos. And General Amu Guanwei is quite ambitious, and most of them want to create another Beigong and Jingkou to compete for control of the court. Even if there is a chance, it is not impossible to follow Wang Dun's story of the Supreme!"

As soon as these words were said, everyone's expressions changed drastically. How dare a bandit get involved in the world? Isn't it amazing? The world is the world of scholars, why should he? But Mrs. Chu still has prestige at home, and even if Chu Shuang is not willing to give her face in public.

They exchanged incredible eyes, "No!" Chu Shuang suddenly slapped her thigh and screamed violently!

Mrs. Chu was also scared and shivered all over her body, and asked quickly: "Chu Lang, what's wrong with you?"

Chu Shuang seemed a little lost. After a while, she was unable to say: "A while ago, a scholar from the territory came to the county yard and told Yongshi County that the whole family of a nobleman named Qian was missing. No matter men, women, maids and tenants, there were a total of thousands of people in the family, and all the food, grass, money and silk were gone. I didn't care much at that time. Now, when I think about it, it must have been destroyed by the Wei family. Otherwise, where would his group of bandits have got the armor, bows and crossbows?"

Chu Yuzhi's face froze, and then suddenly realized, "Yes, his thousands of people don't have to worry about food and drink, so where do they get the money and food? It seems that not only killing people and extermination of the clan, but also looting Qian. What kind of hatred does Qian have with him? What a cruel heart!"

For a moment, everyone felt their scalp numb and they looked at each other and didn't know what to say. After a long time, Chu Yuzhi shook his head and said, "As the saying goes, those who accomplish great things are not conservative. All emperors and generals have always been bloody. Although this Wei's surname is cruel, it can be regarded as having a wish. But my mother, you praise him for being self-disciplined, please forgive me and you dare not agree. He repeatedly humiliated his youngest sister, how can he be called self-disciplined?"

Mrs. Chu explained: "You only see the appearance. General Wei is really killing people outside. That's his business. It's nothing to do with us. In the mansion, in fact, he did not really treat Lingyuan in addition to being frivolous, nor did he infringe on the female family members in the house. As far as I know, because the Wang family girl had to stay mourn for three years, General Wei has not yet fulfilled her family. Isn't this a self-discipline? From my perspective, General Wei humiliated Lingyuan, which was related to his personality. Secondly, Lingyuan provoked him with rude words. Thirdly, he warned me that Chu did not cause trouble. Fourthly, he may also fall in love with Lingyuan, but he was not very good at the means!"

Chu Lingyuan's pretty face suddenly showed a look of fear. Mrs. Chu quickly held her little hand into her palm, and then continued: "If General Wei had not had a low family and married the daughter of the Wang family in Taiyuan as his wife, my mother would have wanted to observe him for a while. If she could really show her momentum of prosperity within a year or two, what's the harm even if she promised Lingyuan to him?"

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