In early December, the cold wind was bleak.

Xiao Ruxun led a large army into Shandong, and after a short and weak resistance, he captured Jining. After that, Xiao Ruxun ordered the army to rectify in Jining, and then brought Ye Mengxiong and Yuanhuang and other civil servants to lead troops to attack Ziyang County, Yanzhou Prefecture City.

On the fifth day of the 12th month, the prefect of Yanzhou and the magistrate of Ziyang County surrendered without fighting, and presented the city to welcome Xiao Ruxun. Xiao Ruxun easily entered the city and then ordered the prefect of Yanzhou to persuade the surrender of Qufu City, Confucius' hometown, and the residence of the contemporary Yansheng Gong Kong Shangxian.

Confucius, how could he not worship him?

Hahahahaha...

The magistrate of Qufu County is also a member of the Kong family, and has been a member of the Kong family for generations. He was very tactful and surrendered. Xiao Ruxun entered Qufu City without a single shot.

Before entering Qufu City, Xiao Ruxun still took off his armor and put on the Qin Duke's costume. The other party was also a duke. In this regard, both parties were the same in the court level and could provide convenience for Xiao Ruxun.

Kong Shangxian also led the main staff of his family to the city gate to welcome Xiao Ruxun.

The descendants of Confucius always knew the current affairs. When the Jin and Song dynasties were hostile, there was one Yansheng Gong on both sides, called the Northern and Southern Sects. When the Mongolian, Song and Jin existed at the same time, three Yansheng Gongs even appeared. It was not until the Mongolian and Yuan unification that they were restored to one Yansheng Gong.

When the Qing Dynasty entered the Central Plains, the Kong family submitted a message to persuade them to advance. When Dorgon saw that the descendants of the Kong family were so well-informed, he was of course happy. Out of the need for a stable rule, he continued to guarantee the honor of the Kong family, and still enfeoffed the Lord of Yan, and could ride a horse in the Forbidden City, inherit the magistrate of Qufu County, and enjoy various privileges.

Rulers of all generations knew that the Kong family was just a tool in their hands and a tool to win over scholars.

The Kong family is so powerful and obedient, and being persuaded by the Kong family is equivalent to being supported by scholars. They only need to give them a short title and reward them with Qufu, and then they can get the whole world. Why not do it?

Since the Song Dynasty, the title of Yansheng Gong has been maintained for hundreds of years. No matter how the land of China changes, I, Kong, remained unmoved. Whoever is the ruler, I will provide the orthodox name to whom I will receive the privileged treatment of the ruler. This is also a very good deal for the Kong family.

Therefore, the Kong family can continue to continue, relying entirely on this agility and reality, so it has become the first family in China forever.

As the spiritual leaders of scholars all over the world, in addition to the top scholars who know their essence clearly, many young people who have not experienced observation and training still respect the Kong family. Strictly speaking, the books they read are the intellectual property rights of the Kong family Confucian school and are the spiritual disciples of others.

Therefore, Kong's influence is still very great.

Xiao Ruxun would never be enemies of the Kong family, and definitely not now. On the contrary, he would also send troops to protect the Kong family, protect the Kong family's interests in the local area, protect the Kong family's land and property, so that they can continue to live a luxurious life.

As for visiting Kong, it was Ye Mengxiong's proposal. Ye Mengxiong believed that visiting Kong was a very important political signal. With the support of Kong, he could overwhelm Shen Yiguan in the name of orthodox, reduce the disgust of scholars, and gain a great advantage in the future to eliminate Shen Yiguan.

The government team unanimously recognized that those civil servants who had nothing to do when they had enough food also believed that Xiao Ruxun went to visit Kong in the name of the Duke of Qin of the Ming Dynasty.

The Kong family was indeed very good-minded. Yansheng Gong Kong Shangxian personally went out to greet him. Of course, Xiao Ruxun also gave Kong family face. He dismounted from a distance and walked to Kong Shangxian. It was a deep courteous ceremony to face Kong Shangxian.

"Xiao Ruxun pays homage to Yan Shenggong!"

Kong Shangxian quickly returned the gift.

"Don't dare, Kong Shangxian pays homage to Duke Qin."

Then the two of them stood up at the same time and looked at each other and smiled.

"I, Kong, are very happy when I arrived at the city. Kong has ordered my family to prepare some wine in the city. I also asked Duke Qin to move and continue in the city."

"Then Xiao will bother me."

Xiao Ruxun naturally took over Kong Shangxian's beauty.

The two walked side by side, with countless people following behind. The group slowly entered Qufu City, while the army stationed outside the city and did not enter the city.

"The years have not been good in recent years, and the country is in frequent wars. Is it okay for Yan Shenggong to live in Qufu City? But what are you looking for? If there is any, please mention that Xiao must have done it for Yan Shenggong."

Kong Shangxian hesitated for a moment and spoke slowly: "Although the country is in frequent wars, I have to ask my ancestors to protect you and your Majesty. The Kong family is still stable and Qufu is still peaceful, and there is no impact."

"Well, that's good. Xiao is just worried that the world will be unstable. Qufu is easily attacked by some unsightly bandits around him, which will threaten the Kong family. Today, Xiao also brought a group of troops. The number is not large, one thousand people, all of them are elite. With one hundred people, this army stationed in Qufu and protecting the Confucius Temple, it will be safe. Yan Shenggong can rest assured."

Xiao Ruxun looked at Kong Shangxian and said with a smile.

Kong Shangxian was stunned at first, then smiled all over his face.

"Hahaha, Qin Gong is so kind, how can Kong disobey him? Kong has long heard that Qin Gong is good at training and leading troops. He is the first general of my Ming Dynasty. With Qin Gong's command to protect Qufu, Qufu will be worry-free from now on! Hahahahaha..."

How good at speaking!

Xiao Ruxun admired this remark very much.

No wonder the Kong family has stood for thousands of years.

"It's okay, it's just a little help. Although Xiao is a martial artist, he is also very knowledgeable and respects Confucius very much. He is able to do something for his descendants of Confucius. It is Xiao's wish for him. Today he finally got what he wants. I have to thank Yan Sheng Gong."

Kong Shangxian thought about it for a while and keenly noticed some other meanings in it.

"It was the glory of Kong's family to be able to do things for the Ming Dynasty. Kong's family has been deeply favored by the emperor in all generations and dare not entrust them."

He decided to test Xiao Ruxun.

“That’s natural.”

Xiao Ruxun smiled and said, "You and I are both ministers, both of the Ming Dynasty. We should be loyal to the Lord. But now your Majesty is in trouble and the treacherous dynasty is forced to raise an army just to restore the orthodox of the Ming Dynasty. I just don't know if it is the fifth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the twelfth day of the

Kong Shangxian felt a sudden heart.

Then the brain ran rapidly.

"As a minister, one should fulfill one's duty. Now there is only the 26th year of Wanli. How can the first year of Taichang come about?"

Kong Shangxian is very serious.

But his hand was behind his back and made a gesture that only his confidants could understand, asking him to go home first to burn the Taichang era imperial edict sent by Shen Yiguan's court.

That thing is now equivalent to a death talisman!

Then you have to contact the people in the capital quickly and find a way to destroy the congratulations sent by the Kong family before Xiao Ruxun killed Shen Yiguan. It was Taichangnian's congratulations written in the name of Kong Shangxian. Whether it was the restoration of the emperor or Xiao Ruxun's power, if the Kong family was caught, they would not get any benefits!

Chen Yiguan, Chen Yiguan, if you dare to harm my family, I will never end up with you!
Chapter completed!