Shocking change!
News of what happened in Nanfeng County spread like a clap of thunder.
When Wu Ming and Wu Qing arrived at the South Phoenix County City, they saw that everywhere they looked was filled with fear. Although there were soldiers patrolling the streets, the uneasiness in the air didn't dissipate no matter how hard they tried.
As they walked on the streets, Wu Ming's ears twitched. He immediately heard people saying things like 'using a woman to bully his brother', 'forcing his father to abdicate his position', and most of all, 'women usurping power'!
"Brother … I really don't understand. Why hasn't the Wang Clan caused such a ruckus in Chu Feng County City, the Li Clan exterminated their clan, and even forbade their ancestors from believing in their beliefs?"
Wu Qing was also a little surprised.
Of course, she and Wu Ming were not ordinary people. They could hear the whispers, but none of them dared to speak out loud. The entire county city was filled with a gloomy feeling, which made her feel a little indignant.
"There's nothing we can do. After all, although there were a few female generals and chieftains in history, it's still a little too much for a woman to be in power …"
Wu Ming shrugged.
"I just can't accept it. Why are women inferior to men?" Wu Qing said angrily, "Little Sister Wu Zhi hasn't even started governing yet, and they're already like this. It's really infuriating …"
"That's not too bad …"
Wu Ming was speechless. Dazhou still had extraordinary strength, and women could also cultivate, which guaranteed them a certain status and right to speak.
In the ancient times of his previous life, men were born with superior physiques, while women were weak. That was why they were at the mercy of feudal ethics, unable to make a comeback even after a thousand years.
Strength determined the right to speak and status. It was indeed a famous saying.
"Stop! What are you doing? "
The guards were obviously several times stricter when they arrived at the governor's mansion. Even with the token given by Wu Zhi, they still had to go through a few rounds of questioning before they could enter the inner hall.
"First Miss is handling some government affairs. She said that there's no need to hide, and that this servant will bring the two of you there directly!"
The one leading the way was a maidservant with a sword. She had a heroic look on her face, and her footsteps were steady and powerful. It was obvious that she was also skilled in martial arts. As for Jian Qiu, he was nowhere to be seen.
"Reporting to my lord! The county treasury and family treasury have been sealed and guarded. There are people patrolling the county. Every merchant is ordered to do business as usual and not to hoard anything. I believe that everything will settle down after some time … "
"As for the prefectural soldiers, all the lieutenants and above have already written a blood oath of allegiance. Those who oppose are immediately stripped of their military authority and detained!"
"There are 276 ranked officials in the county city. Fifty-seven of them are unwilling to obey and worship the Lord. They have been removed from their posts and arrested!"
…
Several people were standing in the study. They were all smart and capable people. Obviously, they were Wu Zhi's trusted subordinates.
Chen Jingzong and Chen Shuncheng were among them.
Wu Zhi was dressed in casual clothes and had a solemn expression. He sat upright and still. At this time, he said in a deep voice, "Stabilizing the market and stabilizing the grain prices are all done well. However, the most important thing now is to refocus! Win the morale of the troops! "
She raised her eyebrows and naturally had a sense of determination. "I think … immediately reorganize the prefectural and county troops and change them into the Southern Phoenix Army. I want to be the military governor of the Southern Phoenix Army! The few of you go back and immediately organize the officials to persuade them. There is no need to inform the imperial court! "
Her words were like a sudden clap of thunder. The few of them were stunned. However, Wu Zhi was calm. When he saw Wu Ming and Wu Qing come in, his face lit up with joy. "Sister Wu is here. Quick, sit!"
A servant brought chairs over. Wu Ming and Wu Qing sat down. The expressions of the surrounding civil and military subordinates changed instantly.
Matters of humanity and etiquette were very particular. These two seemed to be ordinary people, but they were able to act like this. They were definitely not ordinary people. Immediately, they became more cautious.
"Since the two of you are here, we can settle some loose ends!"
Wu Zhi said indifferently, "Bring Shi Yue!"
A moment later, a young master in a jade robe was brought. He was still calm, but he looked a little embarrassed. His eyes glanced around and landed on Wu Zhi in the middle.
"How dare you! Why are you not saluting the military governor!"
The two bodyguards next to him shouted. Their voices were like orioles flying out of the valley. They were actually women.
"I have long heard that the eldest daughter of the Wu family likes to play with knives and swords. Even this servant has been taught martial arts since childhood. I can play with knives, spears, and hard bows. Now, all of you are serving as bodyguards. You really live up to your reputation!"
Shi Yue smiled. Although he was in a dangerous place, he still acted like this. This made the others secretly praise him. They felt that he indeed had the demeanor of a famous family.
"You sowed discord between my father and my daughter, alienated my brother-sister relationship, and even coveted the foundation of the Wu family. Do you know your crime?"
Wu Zhi asked leisurely. There was no joy or anger on his face.
"I feel that there might be a small misunderstanding!"
Shi Yue looked around and said calmly, "We originally had an engagement. This is the order of our parents and the words of the matchmaker. Now that this incident has happened in Nan Feng County, and Tai Shan and my two brothers are ill, it doesn't matter if you manage it. As long as we continue to get married, I will ask my father to help you settle the seven counties of Nan Feng County. Moreover, I will guarantee you the position of military governor!"
As soon as he said this, the eyes of several people in the hall flickered.
Indeed, Wu Zhi imprisoned his father and brother and became the military governor himself. Most importantly, he was a woman who was in charge of politics. No matter how one looked at it, it was as if a disaster was about to befall him. The people under him were naturally anxious.
At this time, if they could get help from the marquis, it could be considered as a solution.
This Shi Yue had hit the nail on the head with just a few words. It could be seen that he was indeed not a simple second generation.
"Get married?"
A trace of a smile appeared on Wu Zhi's face. "I do want to get married, but not with you!"
"What?!"
This news was like a sudden clap of thunder. In an instant, the whole hall was silent. Everyone's mouth was wide open, and their hearts were filled with curiosity.
Shi Yue took a few steps back. The veins on his face bulged, and his muscles twisted. In an instant, he changed from an elegant young master to a ferocious demon. His bloodshot eyes swept around and stared at Wu Ming. "It's you? That pretty boy! "
There were only three people sitting in the hall, and Wu Ming was the only young man. Of course, he guessed correctly.
"Pretty boy?"
Wu Ming touched his face speechlessly. He felt the whole hall's gazes piercing him like swords. He couldn't help but curse inwardly, "It's over! This time, I'm really going to be treated as a man living off a woman. "
"Wu Zhi! Are you purposely humiliating me?! "
Shi Yue's hair stood on end, and his face turned gloomy. "Drag this brat out and feed him to the dogs. If you apologize properly, I can still forgive your rudeness. Otherwise, my father will send troops to flatten the Nanfeng County!"
"What do you think we should do?"
Wu Zhi turned his head and asked Wu Ming.
"Although you have to obey your husband after marriage, you haven't officially married into my Wu Clan. You make your own decisions!"
Wu Ming spread out his hands.
Wu Qing's eyes turned. "But little sister, you have to do this well. Don't let others gossip about you!"
"Of course!"
Wu Zhi sneered. "Shi Yue! You coveted my Wu Clan's foundation first, and then you tried to sow discord. You don't even know that you're in big trouble, and you still dare to threaten me? "
He immediately waved his hand. "Men, drag him out, chop him up and feed him to the dogs!"
"Yes, Sir!"
The two bodyguards answered loudly. Suddenly, the hilt of their swords hit Shi Yue's knees. Shi Yue screamed and knelt on the ground. He was forced to bow before being dragged out.
Kacha! Kacha!
In the beginning, Shi Yue was still roaring angrily, calling them an adulterous couple. But when he was outside, he heard the sound of a knife being sharpened and the faint barking of a dog. He suddenly broke out in a cold sweat and shivered. Go and inform Wu Zhi! No! Lord Provincial Governor, I admit defeat. Ask her to let me go. I'll immediately ask my father to recommend her to the Imperial Court … I'll agree to whatever conditions you have! "
Wu Zhi had to admit that he was the Marquis's heir, and even if he was unwilling, he had to let Wu Zhi go. That was why he was so fearless. However, he didn't expect the other party to be so ruthless! He didn't play by the rules!
Even though he had been trained, he only had a layer of skin. At the critical moment of life and death, his true nature was exposed. Tears and snot flowed down his face, and the smell of urine came from his pants. The two bodyguards looked at him with disdain.
"Stop shouting. Our Miss and son-in-law's words carry weight. If they say that they will chop you up and feed you to the dogs, they will never feed you to wolves or pigs!"
One of the bodyguards threw Shi Yue to the ground with a cold face and said to Butcher next to him, "Miss has ordered to chop this person up and feed him to the dogs!"
"Yes! I only know how to kill pigs and sheep before. This is the first time for this person! "
The burly Butcher stepped forward with his knife between his teeth, and a hideous smile appeared on his face …
…
"Your Highness … no matter how unbearable Shi Yue is, he is still the Marquis's heir. Isn't this too much?"
In the study, a civil official stepped out and said.
"If not, what else can I do? Could it be that you want the town to hold a feast, flatter me, and marry me? "
Wu Zhi glanced at him, and the man immediately fell silent and didn't dare to say another word.
"Ah!"
Vaguely, a scream could be heard, as well as the sound of dogs fighting for food. The people below broke out in cold sweat when they heard it. Some of them looked at Wu Ming with a hint of schadenfreude.
"Alright, the stench is gone. It's time to talk about the good news!"
Wu Zhi said to Wu Qing with a sweet smile, "Sister, when do you think the auspicious day is? I'll let you decide. "
'As expected, this kind of woman is not something that can be enjoyed by ordinary people …'
Wu Ming secretly rolled his eyes. Then, he heard Wu Qing say, "Forget about the date. After all, the Wu family is marrying a daughter. The venue should be the Wu Family Fortress!"
"Good! I'm going to take Chu Feng County in one fell swoop! "
Wu Zhi clapped his hands and said.
This was not because they were militaristic, but because they had to! After all, the foundation of a woman's power was too unstable. They urgently needed a great victory to establish their destiny!
'Moreover … now that the Dazhou Prefecture is in chaos, the provinces can't even take care of themselves. If I can take two counties, my power will multiply. Not only will I not be afraid of Marquis Ding's crusade, I can also covet the throne of a prefecture!'
Wu Ming's eyes flashed as he thought to himself.
At this time, he felt several waves of scrutinizing eyes shooting at him. He was instantly a little unhappy. 'Huh? Are they treating me as a thief again? Do they think that after Wu Zhi marries into my family, I will be transferred to the position of provincial governor? Tsk! What a vile person! '
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