After Chen Beixuan and Wang Xi left the county office, they boarded the carriage and left together.
In the carriage, the two sat opposite each other.
Chen Beixuan said, "Old Wang, do you believe Luo Binwang's words?"
Although Chen Beixuan was all kinds of excited in the county office before, that was just for Luo Binwang to see. Now, he showed his true side. After all, Luo Binwang was just talking. What if Luo Binwang got all the benefits and money but did not carry out his promise?
It would be troublesome if that happened.
Wang Xi heard Chen Beixuan's words and shook his head with a smile. He said, "Old Chen, what can you do now? Could it be that they wanted to fight against Du Qi's army? Or even fight against him? "
Chen Beixuan smiled bitterly. "You're right. We're at their mercy now. In the present situation, how can he possibly resist Du Qi? "
Wang Xi said, "That's right. We can only cooperate now."
Chen Beixuan said, "Sigh, I can't accept this!"
Wang Xi said, "What can we do? Ceng Cheng has a good relationship with us. Even a county magistrate like Ceng Cheng is on Du Qi's side. We have no other choice. Ceng Cheng is familiar with the situation in Yongye County. If we do anything, Ceng Cheng will immediately report it. We have no other choice now. "
After a pause, Wang Xi said, "But even if we have no other choice, we still have to be prepared."
Chen Beixuan said, "How are you going to prepare now?"
Wang Xi said, "We'll hand in the Land Register. The next step will be for the government to review and measure. This is not something that can be done in a day or two. It's not something that can be done in ten days or half a month. If Luo Binwang gives us benefits and lets us be in charge of the salt and iron business, everything will be fine. We just have to cooperate. If he doesn't, we'll make trouble. "
Wang Xi's eyes were sharp. He said, "We won't rebel. Anyway, who doesn't know how to make trouble in the dark? Ceng Cheng might know, but he won't be able to get anything on us. "
Chen Beixuan said, "Besides, if Luo Binwang doesn't fulfill his promise, it's his fault. He can't blame us."
Wang Xi said, "That's true."
Chen Beixuan said, "Okay, send me back first, then you can go back by yourself."
Wang Xi nodded.
The carriage traveled for a while more. At this time, Wang Xi suddenly said, "Old official, I'm afraid your family is in trouble. In my Wang Clan, my bloodline is the most powerful, and there are no other bloodlines. The Wang Family will naturally abide by my decision. But here, even if you've decided on something, the other three branches won't agree. It's hard for you to reach a consensus. "
Chen Beixuan's eyes were sharp as he said, "Old Wang, I've been in charge of the Chen family for so many years. If I can't even handle such a small matter, then I'm not worthy of being the head of the Chen family."
Wang Xi said, "Alright, I'll wait until you're done. After that, send someone to inform me that we will bring Huang Ce to meet Luo Binwang together. Give all the Land Yellow Books to Luo Binwang. "
Chen Beixuan said, "No problem."
The carriage continued to move forward. When it arrived at the Chen Residence, Chen Beixuan went straight back to his residence.
Chen Beixuan didn't immediately send someone to inform the other three branches. Instead, he arranged everything and made sufficient preparations. Then, he sent someone to inform the heads of the other three branches of the Chen family.
Of the three branches of the Chen family, two were Chen Beixuan's brothers and one was Chen Beixuan's uncle.
The head of the Chen family's branch was called Chen Beiqi, Chen Beixuan's eldest brother. However, he was born of a concubine and not of the main branch. Therefore, he was an independent branch and didn't inherit the Chen family business.
Chen Beixuan was the second son.
The head of the Chen family's three branches was called Chen Beishan, Chen Beixuan's younger brother.
As for the last branch, he was called Chen Zhishui, Chen Beixuan's uncle.
Among the three branches, Chen Beishan was Chen Beixuan's confidant and close person. As for Chen Zhishui, he didn't care much and only cared about his own branch.
Chen Beiqi's branch, on the other hand, would occasionally cause trouble and wrestle with Chen Beishan.
Chen Beiqi had always thought that he was the most suitable choice for the head of the Chen family. Unfortunately, he didn't come from a good family and didn't inherit the Chen family business.
Chen Beiqi was his elder brother, and as the head of the family, he had to be broad-minded. Therefore, even if Chen Beiqi had some inappropriate remarks, Chen Beixuan didn't care.
He didn't care.
But now, things were different.
When it came to the roots of the Chen family, Chen Beixuan couldn't tolerate any dissenting voices.
As Chen Beixuan waited, it didn't take long for three figures to walk in.
The one walking in front was Chen Zhishui.
He was in his fifties and was approaching his sixties. He had short white hair that reached his shoulders. He walked with a hunched back and a walking stick in his hand.
He looked quite old.
Chen Beixuan glanced at Chen Zhishui. He knew that his uncle's body was in excellent condition.
He wasn't affected at all.
Chen Beiqi and Chen Beishan followed closely behind Chen Zhishui.
The three of them entered and took their seats.
Chen Beixuan looked at the three of them and said, "I called all of you here today because the county government has something to discuss with the Chen family. The county magistrate, Zeng Cheng, and Luo Binwang, the new ruler of Yongye County, said that they want to expropriate the land. All the land of the Chen family and the Wang family will be expropriated. All the land will be used by the government. "
Hiss!
Chen Zhishui, Chen Beiqi, and Chen Beishan all gasped.
Land was the lifeblood of the Chen family.
This matter was extremely important.
Chen Zhishui stroked his beard and said, "The land of the Chen family will never be given to the government. The Great Qin Empire has been established for more than a hundred years, and we have never encountered a case of the government directly expropriating land. "
Chen Beiqi said, "I agree."
Chen Beishan didn't say anything but looked at Chen Beixuan. After all, he had to listen to Chen Beixuan's opinion.
Chen Beixuan nodded and said, "The Great Qin Empire has been established for more than a hundred years and has never directly expropriated land. However, when the government expropriates land, they first convict the person. Then, after the crime is determined, the family will be exterminated. All the land will naturally become the property of the government. The county magistrate can also do the same to us. "
Whoosh!
Chen Zhishui's expression changed slightly.
Immediately, Chen Zhishui said, "Chen Beixuan, what do you mean? Don't tell me you have already agreed? "
Chen Beiqi said, "Yes, Chen Beixuan, have you already betrayed the interests of the Chen family? The Chen family has established itself in Yongye County. To put it bluntly, without the Chen family, it would be impossible for Zeng Cheng to establish himself. Now, he has turned his back on us. I'm afraid this is not appropriate! "
Chen Zhishui said angrily, "Yes, I think so too."
The two of them echoed each other and kept talking. In other words, they refused to cooperate with Yongye County.
Chen Beixuan smiled and said, "Since both of you are against it, why don't the two of you go to the county magistrate and say that both of your families don't agree and firmly oppose it. What do you think?"
Chen Zhishui frowned when he heard this and said, "How can I go? I'm not the head of the Chen family. "
Chen Beiqi also said, "Yes, Chen Beixuan, you are the head of the Chen family. You usually get the benefits. Now that the interests of the Chen family are involved, as the head of the Chen family, you naturally have to fight for the Chen family. So, you have to say what needs to be said. "
The two of them spoke confidently and confidently.
They seemed to be particularly tough.
Chen Beixuan shook his head and said, "I'm usually too lax. I don't deal with the family affairs, and I don't want to be ruthless. I'm always willing to leave some friendship. But I didn't expect that kind people would be bullied. The kinder you are, the more you will be bullied and ignored. "
Chen Zhishui scolded, "Chen Beixuan, what do you mean?"
Chen Beiqi said, "As the head of the Chen family, don't you usually get benefits? The main interests of the family are obtained by you as the head of the Chen family. Now, you are saying that you are soft-hearted. You must be joking. "
Chen Beishan saw this but did not say anything.
He was Chen Beixuan's younger brother.
Naturally, he stood on Chen Beixuan's side.
Moreover, when it came to the interests of the family, Chen Beixuan trusted his elder brother more.
Chen Beixuan sneered and said, "If I, Chen Beixuan, was used to domineering, you wouldn't dare to say such things. It's because I'm in charge that you dare to be so presumptuous. "
"Men!"
Chen Beixuan ordered.
As the order was given, people came in from outside the hall.
The people who came were all dressed in black. They were the guards of the Chen family.
Chen Beixuan said, "Take Chen Zhishui and Chen Beiqi and send them on their way."
"Yes!"
The guards stepped forward and took the two of them.
Chen Zhishui was caught. He shouted, "Chen Beixuan, what are you doing? How dare you do this to me. I, Chen Zhishui, will not let this go. "
Chen Beiqi was afraid. He and Chen Beixuan had been fighting all these years, but most of the time, it was Chen Beiqi who acted alone. Chen Beixuan ignored him.
If Chen Beixuan wanted to deal with him, he couldn't resist.
Therefore, Chen Beiqi was terrified.
Chen Beiqi said, "Second brother, I was wrong. I'm willing to cooperate with you. I'm willing to hand over all the land of my family to you, and you'll hand it over to Luo Binwang."
Seeing this, Chen Zhishui immediately admitted defeat and said, "Patriarch, I'll give it to you too. I support you."
"It's too late!"
Chen Beixuan's eyes were cold.
He said in a deep voice, "Keeping you alive will only cause trouble for me. Today, I'll send you on your way. "
"Do it!"
Chen Beixuan ordered.
The guards who were detaining Chen Zhishui and Chen Beiqi immediately took action. Cracking sounds could be heard as they broke Chen Beiqi and Chen Zhishui's necks.
The two corpses fell to the ground.
Chen Beixuan said, "Take them away."
"Yes!"
The guard led his men away.
Chen Beixuan looked at Chen Beishan and said, "Third brother, you and I will join forces and take down Chen Zhishui and Chen Beiqi. We'll split everything fifty-fifty. "
Chen Beishan said, "Thank you, brother."
Chen Beixuan said, "In addition, although the government is confiscating the land, they will open the salt and iron, as well as the management of grain seeds to us. Therefore, you should prepare in advance for this matter so that you can seize the initiative first. This is the compensation from the government. "
"Thank you, brother!"
Chen Beishan smiled when he heard the news.
An opportunity!
An opportunity to make money had come!
Compared to collecting rent, the salt and iron business was the real way to make money.
Chen Beixuan calmed Chen Beishan down and discussed the next details to prepare for the next thing.
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