Compared with the cold-faced attitude of everyone, Xia Houxuan's face was full of spring breeze, with a charming smile. As soon as he appeared, he clasped his fists and apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I kept you waiting for so long, and I didn't entertain you well. Please forgive me.

"

Due to Xia Houxuan's identity and status, some family heads returned the favor with forced smiles, but there were still some who were indifferent and sat there with indifferent faces.

Xia Houxuan tried to steal grain from them, which was unacceptable to anyone. This year's harvest was not good, and the landlord's family had no grain left.

Xia Houxuan turned a blind eye to those people with cold faces, and greeted those who saluted enthusiastically, saying with a smile: "I have been ordered to govern Yongliang, and have been busy with official duties. I have never had the opportunity to meet with the princes. It's very special."

I am ashamed. You are all celebrities and sages of Yongliang. Over the years, you have been committed to the stability and prosperity of Yongliang and have made great contributions. Today, I will prepare a small amount of wine to express my gratitude to you all."

With that said, Xia Houxuan raised his glass, circled the venue half a circle, and drank it all in one gulp.

Many household heads reluctantly picked up the cup and drank the cup of turbid wine.

Do you dare not drink the wine offered by the Governor? Regardless of the conclusiveness of these people’s prior discussions, when the real thing comes, all of them will have to make excuses for the sake of their own dignity.

Xia Houxuan can't bring out good wine and food? Of course not, all of this is due to Cao Liang's arrangement, Xia Houxuan is just following his advice.

Cao Liang knew very well that when dealing with these aristocratic families, he couldn't use conventional methods, serving delicacies from the mountains and the sea, wine and delicacies. After eating and drinking, he still couldn't do what he should do. His chest was pounding on the wine table, but it was really weird.

After the final feast, everything went as usual.

Therefore, Cao Liang was not prepared to give them good treatment from the beginning. What's more, Cao Liang summoned these aristocratic families today to investigate their crimes. Instead of becoming prisoners and eating prison meals, they sat in the lobby and had wine.

It is a great blessing to have food to drink and food to eat.

These guys had been so comfortable for so long that they didn't realize that they were actually very close to the guillotine. Cao Liang looked at it coldly. Most of these people complained about the quality of the food and wine, and their dissatisfaction expressions were completely revealed. Only a few of the city officials

Only those who are extremely deep cannot see his expression.

And often such opponents are the most terrifying opponents. Cao Liang will not regard those people who are full of joy and anger as opponents at all.

Xia Houxuan's speech has already got to the point: "This time the governor came under the imperial edict, just to attack Ni Shu. Since the second year of Taihe, Ni Shu has repeatedly invaded our territory of Yongliang, robbed the people, destroyed the fields, and committed all kinds of evil.

, the imperial court is deeply worried, so it is ready to send troops to fight against the rebellion and solve this border trouble once and for all. Therefore, I hope that I can cooperate with you sincerely and fight the enemy with all my strength. If you have money, you can provide money and if you have food, I hope that you can give me food.

The overall interests of the country are our top priority, so don’t refuse.”

Xia Houxuan's words immediately caused an uproar.

Although everyone was mentally prepared in advance, when Xia Houxuan put this issue on the table, all the family heads frowned. In the past, when recruiting grain and grass, the court would use the name of exorbitant taxes to cover up the plunder, but

This time Xia Houxuan didn't even use cover, and directly asked for the money from the major aristocratic families. Isn't this too straightforward?

Guo Huai also arrived. He did not expect Xia Houxuan to be so direct. He must have gone crazy thinking about food.

There was an imperceptible sneer on the corner of Guo Huai's mouth. Xia Houxuan's move to speak to the wealthy family was completely out of control. If he was unanimously opposed by the wealthy family, not only would Xia Houxuan not be able to recruit the needed food and grass, but he would also

Relations with major aristocratic families have become tense.

Of course, the more tense the relationship becomes, the more Guo Huai likes it. Xia Houxuan came to Chang'an in the name of General Zhengxi, the governor of Yongliang, which in itself was a threat to Guo Huai. The two states of Yongliang were Sima Yi

How can we tolerate others to interfere with the base that we have worked hard for many years?

Seeing the anger among the heads of these aristocratic families, Guo Huai was secretly proud. Originally, he didn't know what method to use to expel Xia Houxuan. Now it has become very easy. He only needs to find someone to impeach Xia Houxuan. The court is forcing him to

Due to the pressure, Xia Houxuan may be asked to leave.

Guo Huai secretly winked at Pei Yan, asking him to work harder and completely muddy the water.

Pei Yan immediately understood and stirred up trouble among the family heads. For a time, the family heads were excited and unanimously opposed Xia Houxuan's grain requisition plan.

Cao Liang sneered secretly. At this critical moment, some idiots really jumped out to make trouble. Do they really think that they are the pillars and foundation of the country and no one dares to touch them?

Xia Houxuan's previous speech was actually an opportunity for these powerful families in Guanzhong. Whether it was illegal occupation or tax evasion, these actually had nothing to do with Cao Liang. After all, the top priority now was to get 500,000 dendrobiums.

of food and fodder to meet the urgent needs of the army.

As long as the heads of these aristocratic families provide food and grass, Cao Liang can brush aside their past affairs and not pursue them.

But these guys are completely stubborn. After Xiahou Xuangang said his sincere words, someone immediately jumped out and openly sang the opposite. Some people were crying, and some were opposed. Some people burst into tears and cried bitterly, just like mourning a concubine.

, it is true that money is more important than life.

In this case, Cao Liang felt that there was no need for him to be polite anymore. These guys really would not die until they saw the Yellow River, and they would not shed tears until they saw the coffin.

Cao Liang's eyes were sharp. Pei Yan, the head of the Pei family who danced the most happily among the crowd, and Guo Huai had made eye contact several times. Although it was fleeting and difficult for others to notice, Cao Liang kept staring.

Guo Huai, indeed, found out about the fishy relationship between him and Pei Yan.

Obviously, Pei Yan is Guo Huai's confidant. The reason why the Pei family dared to embezzle a large amount of farmland so blatantly is precisely because they have the support of Guo Huai behind them. Now they are causing trouble wantonly under Guo Huai's instructions. In this case,

It was the perfect time to take advantage of him, kill him as a warning to others, and frighten other family heads.

Pei Yan was currently scolding the crowd, but unexpectedly two soldiers stood behind him and took action decisively to capture him.

Everyone was shocked, and Pei Yan's face turned pale, and he shouted loudly: "Not guilty!"

Cao Liang smiled coldly and said: "Come here, read out the evidence and let him die clearly!"
Chapter completed!