Looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, if we talk about the word "nobleness", the first thing that the people in the capital think of is undoubtedly the emperor.
And second, there is no doubt that it is the Duke of the State.
Have a break with the country!
These four words explain everything.
What if the powerful prime minister and cabinet master?
A gentleman's fortune will decline in three lifetimes and beheaded in five lifetimes.
It didn't even take that long to say that now, looking back at the powerful figures decades ago, how many of them could end up well, and how many descendants could inherit their power and glory!
The meaning of retiring with the country is obviously very clear.
He also has the confidence that no official has.
In the face of most things, the confidence brought by the separation with the country is enough to allow several Dukes to sit firmly on Diaoyutai!
The troubles in the world cannot involve him or hurt him.
But this indifference and firm sitting on Diaoyutai are now the yellow flowers of yesterday! It has become a passing cloud!
Capital City, Xidafang, at the foot of the Imperial City.
The mansions of nobles that once made countless people look up to are now in despair.
I would rather kill the wrong one than let it go!
These simple words, just a matter of words, but when they are truly implemented, they will mean endless seas of corpses and blood!
The once nobles, whether they are count, marquis, servants, or masters, are useless in power.
At this moment, there is only one end, that is, the swords and swords are added, the shackles are bound by them, the absurd punishment and trial, or the end of the slaughter of the head.
The street where the once extremely noble mansion was located was already wailing and screaming. The scene of destroying the family and destroying the clan that should have been staged in history when King Li Chuang broke into the city was staged in advance in this time and space.
Li Xiu sat upright on the war horse. Apart from dozens of personal guards standing beside him, the most conspicuous one was the old man wearing a python robe and gray temples.
At this moment, the old man's expression was also a little dim. Looking at the prisoners with swords on the street, there was a deep helplessness in his muddy eyes.
Perhaps it was a tangle or perhaps it was a temptation. The old man was silent for a long time before bowing to Li Xiu and said:
"General, women, children, elderly, and weak are not guilty. Just be punished if they are traitors. They... do not know if they can forgive me?"
"Old Duke, you should know that Your Majesty has given them a lot of opportunities, and I have given them a lot of opportunities..."
"It's a pity that not everyone knows the current affairs as well as you, the old Duke..."
Looking at the British Duke Zhang Weixian in front of him, Li Xiu said something lightly, but it was hard to say that if he had some sincerity in this sentence.
In Li Xiu's opinion, Zhang Weixian was the real person who was firmly sitting in Diaoyutai. Seeing the general trend, he immediately decisively resigned from the power of the governor of the Jingying and the resignation behind the scenes, and also actively recommended himself to command the Jingying.
With this knowledge of the current situation, even if you buy horse bones with a wealthy fortune, Li Xiu can't do anything to him.
Unless, he really participates in this rebellion.
But obviously, this old fox...
It would be impossible to say that he was completely unaware of it, and he might even have some support in secret.
But Li Xiu did not find any handle for him!
In this case, coupled with Zhang Weixian's previous knowledge of the current affairs, Li Xiu didn't want to deliberately cause trouble for him...
The five Dukes of the Ming Dynasty who were in peace with the country and have been passed down to this day, now the only one who can completely stay out of the matter is the British Duke's Mansion in power, which Zhang Weixian is in power.
Of course, the Mansion of Prince Mu, which was far away from the Duke of Qian in Yunnan, was as real as a vassal king but not as a vassal king, could naturally not be involved.
The other three families, Ding Guo Duke, Cheng Guo Duke, and Wei Duke, were all swept into it!
And there are countless people like this marquis and that uncle!
At this point, it is better to kill the wrong person than let him go, which clearly shows Li Xiu’s thoughts.
Since the table has been lifted, let’s clean it thoroughly!
In other words, those who are in line will prosper, and those who are in contradictory will perish!
Zhang Weixian could see Li Xiu's thoughts clearly. After asking, he just wanted to confirm Li Xiu's attitude and determination.
Now that he has obtained the accurate answer, he naturally will not say anything more, sighed lightly, and did not speak anymore.
The old fox wanted to sit firmly on the Diaoyutai, how could Li Xiu let him do what he wanted?
He couldn't find his Zhang Weixian's handle, but... it was not so easy for him to survive this storm in a comfortable manner.
"Ding, Cheng, Wei, and the three Dukes of the State are all involved in major cases of rebellion. What do you think of the old Duke?"
One sentence immediately made Zhang Weixian feel uncomfortable!
What do he think? What else can he think?
Of course, you should stand and watch. It is best to let him go home quickly and take care of him!
How could he jump into this quagmire?
"Your Majesty has given the general full responsibility for this case, and you can make the decision."
"The relationship between nobles is complicated, and the old Duke knows better than me..."
Before Li Xiu finished speaking, Zhang Weixian had the urge to run away if he wanted to pull out his legs, but obviously, at this time, he was not given a chance to run.
"I have asked Your Majesty for instructions. Ding, Cheng, Wei, and the three Dukes of the Kingdom, will be handed over to the Duke of England for trial..."
Li Xiu didn't have the chance to Zhang Weixian's expression that was as constipated. After saying something to himself, he said: "Zhao Wu, you will assist the old Duke in the trial of the Duke of Dingwei in the Three Kingdoms..."
After saying that, Li Xiu looked at Zhao Wu and said meaningfully: "The old Duke is old, Zhao Wu, don't let the old Duke be too busy!"
"Don't worry, General, the last general will never let down the general's expectations."
The two of them sang together, without giving Zhang Weixian any room for refutation. The fact was established. Zhao Wu also stood beside Zhang Weixian with a team of men.
"For this matter, I'll bother the old Duke!"
Li Xiu smiled brightly, and he took both ends. How could such a good thing happen in this world!
If you don't submit a letter of resignation, Li Xiu was worried that the British Duke's tree was safe and sound.
After all, even if you would rather kill the wrong one than let it go, with the size of the Ming Dynasty's honorary group, it is impossible to kill them all, and there are always those who have not participated in the plot to rebel.
After this cleaning, these people would subconsciously lean under the big tree of the British Duke and form a small group of nobles again.
Then, with the new nobles, they formed two forces in the nobles' group.
Just like during the Jingnan period of Yongle, the honors of Jingnan and the nobles of founding the founding of the country were also two groups of nobles with clear boundaries.
Although I am confident that this remnant nobleman will definitely not cause any storms, but if I can hold it in advance, there is naturally no need to bother me in the future.
Looking at the coldness in Li Xiu's smile, Zhang Weixian couldn't help but sigh. The British Duke's Mansion did not lack that little time, and he really didn't have the intention to fight with Li Xiu!
But judging from Li Xiu's attitude, it was obvious that he didn't move for a moment. It would probably not be so easy for the Duke of England to protect himself.
"Oh, your Majesty's will, and the old minister will naturally respond to it."
With a sigh, British Duke Zhang Weixian, whose originally tall body suddenly became much lonely.
He knew that if this knife was stained with blood and how much blood was stained, it was not his knife that had the final say!
"Forget it, it's worth it to exchange my husband's reputation for his lifetime to the peace of the Duke of England..."
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Chapter completed!