It wasn't just the people of the Yu Family Manor. There were nearly a hundred villages in Lantian County, and there were more or less villagers who came to Chang 'an City today. Even those who didn't enter the city could obtain the news from the newspaper through various channels.
When they heard that the entire Lantian County would become Li Zexuan's fiefdom, the commoners were undoubtedly elated. However, as the news spread, more and more people discovered the hidden meaning behind this announcement.
"Go go go! Old Seventh Liu, quickly go to Chang 'an City! I heard that there are people who don't want Lantian County to become Marquis Yong 'an's fiefdom! Let's quickly go to Chang 'an City to take a look! "
"What? Didn't Zhao Wazi say that His Majesty had already decreed that Lantian County would become Marquis Yong 'an's fiefdom? Why did he change his mind now? "
"Sigh! That's because you didn't read the newspaper carefully! Our village's Sir Wu said that Marquis Yong 'an's words aren't as simple as they seem! Go go go! Quickly go! "
"Alright! Old Wang, wait! If someone really dares to mess up this matter, I, Old Seventh Liu, will be the first to not let him off! "
Similar conversations occurred in various villages in Lantian County. The commoners who didn't go to the market were now heading towards Chang 'an City. A flood was about to sweep over!
"It's Left Deputy Wei! Scholar Yu, I heard from a servant in Assistant Minister Hu's house that Left Deputy Wei was the only one who strongly opposed His Majesty giving Lantian County to Marquis Yong 'an! "
At a quarter to nine in the morning, the Yu Family Manor's dozen or so villagers gathered at the entrance of the East Market. One of the villagers said to Yu Dejing with a face full of resentment.
"As expected!"
Yu Dejing muttered to himself. Then, he looked at Zhong Lizheng and said, "Uncle Zhong, what should we do now? To be honest, if it wasn't for this matter, Left Deputy Wei would have always been my role model. However, if all the other villages in Lantian County were to be merged into Marquis's fiefdom, it would be beneficial to everyone! In terms of national law, Left Deputy Wei's objection is indeed understandable! However, he neglected the feelings of us ordinary villagers! "
Zhong Lizheng's gaze darkened. He looked at the surrounding villagers, who were all agitated and eager to fight, and slowly opened his mouth to speak.
"Wei Zuo Cheng is indeed a good official who cares about the people, but he can't just focus on the law and ignore the interests of the people of Lantian County! Let's go to Wei Zuocheng's house and ask him for an explanation! "
"Good! To demand an explanation! Let's go and demand an explanation! "
As soon as Zhong Lizheng finished speaking, he immediately received unanimous approval from the villagers.
In the past, their Yu Family Manor wasn't Li Zexuan's fief, but they still managed to get by. However, humans were creatures. Once they were given hope and then disappointed, most people wouldn't be able to accept it! The villagers of the Yu Family Manor were now in such a situation. They saw that they had the hope of leading their families to a good life, but it was all ruined by Wei Zheng alone! How could they tolerate this?
In addition, after learning that Wei Zheng was the 'instigator' behind this, the people of the other villages all rushed to Wei Zheng's house in Yongxing Lane. There were more and more people, and they gradually formed a mighty torrent. They came from different villages, but at this moment, they all had the same goal, and that was to make Wei Zheng yield and stop interfering with Li Zexuan's reward!
"Madam! Madam! Not good! There are many people gathered outside the residence! "
The old gatekeeper of the Wei Estate was the first to discover the abnormality and quickly reported it to the maidservants in the residence. The maidservants then ran to the rear courtyard to inform the mistress of the house, Madam Pei!
When Madam Pei heard this, she said in surprise, "There are many people gathered outside the residence? Master has always been an honest official, so why would these people come to our house to cause trouble? Could it be that they were instigated by some vile people ~? "
Madam Pei was born in a prestigious family, but she was willing to marry into the Wei Family, which was in decline. What she valued was Wei Zheng's upright, honest, and outspoken nature. Although her life after marriage was very poor, with such a noble and clean husband, her spiritual life had always been quite fulfilling!
Therefore, when she heard that there were people gathered outside the Wei Estate today, she felt a burst of doubt. She might not dare to say anything else, but she felt that Wei Zheng's official and moral character were impeccable.
"Madam! Those people didn't cause trouble and didn't say anything else. They only said that they want to see Master and ask him to let them go! "
The maidservant bowed and replied.
This group of people gathered in front of the Wei Estate was much more rational and restrained compared to the group of people who gathered around the Cui Estate last year!
It was mainly because Wei Zheng's official reputation had always been very good, and most of the people felt that he was a good official. Although Wei Zheng might have made a mistake in the matter of Lantian County being awarded to Li Zexuan, the people still remembered that Wei Zheng had treated them well in the past and restrained their behavior.
"Let them go? Let's go! Lu He, let's go out and take a look! "
Madam Pei thought about it and still couldn't understand how Wei Zheng had offended this group of people, so she stood up and said.
"Madam! Don't! You mustn't! There are too many people outside the estate. What if some bad people mixed in and hurt you? What should we do? Madam, you should wait for Master to return! "
When the maidservant heard this, she jumped in fright and hurriedly stopped her.
At this time, Wei Zheng should still be in the morning court, so she didn't dare to let Madam Pei go out to investigate the situation. After all, the matter of the Cui Estate being destroyed by the angry people more than a month ago was still fresh in the minds of many Chang 'an citizens!
"It's fine! Since these people didn't cause trouble, they definitely won't harm me! Lu He, quickly move aside! "
Madam Pei insisted.
"I won't move aside! I can't let Madam go out and take risks! If Madam wants to go out, you have to step over my body! "
The maidservant did not back down.
"Left Minister Wei! Left Minister Wei! I beg you to let us go! "
At this time, a commotion suddenly came from outside. Madam Pei's expression changed as she said, "Master is back. Let's go to the back of the courtyard to take a look!"
This time, Lu He didn't stop them and followed Madam Pei to the front yard.
"Let you go? When have I ever done anything to harm you or restrict your freedom? "
In front of the Wei Estate, Wei Zheng had just returned from the morning court and saw many citizens gathered in front of the estate from afar. His heart sank and he hurriedly came to the front of the crowd. When he heard the citizens all asking him to let them go, he couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked.
"Student Yu Dejing greets Left Minister Wei!"
Just as Wei Zheng finished speaking, Yu Dejing walked out and cupped her hands towards Wei Zheng. Then she said, "This student comes from the Yu Family Manor, which is the northernmost manor in Lantian County! Last year, under the management of Marquis, the eight manors in Lantian County's fief of Marquis Yong 'an were all well-fed and well-clothed! Now that we heard that His Majesty wants to bestow the entire Lantian County to the Marquis Yong 'an, but Left Minister Wei, you have a different opinion, so we came here to implore Left Minister Wei to change your mind and let His Majesty bestow the entire Lantian County to the Marquis Yong' an! "
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