Chapter 216 Wei Changtian’s version of “Calling a Deer a Horse”
Chapter 216 Wei Changtian’s version of “calling a deer a horse”
For tens of millions of ordinary people in Daning, this “Spring Dragon Rebellion” had signs, but it was indeed a bit unexpected.
But for the various forces that rolled up this storm, everything at the beginning of the chaos was going according to their own planned scripts.
Whether it was the royal family or the four families of Liu, Wei, and Xu, they all believed that everything was under their control and that they would be the winners who laughed last.
However, a “win-win” situation would definitely not appear.
As for who would be the real “winner”, mortals standing on this side of the wheel of fate naturally could not foresee it in advance.
Just like no one could have predicted half a year ago that the only son of the Wei family who came from the capital and had just committed the crime of “killing the prime minister” would actually become the real ruler of Shuzhou half a year later.
February 22, Shuzhou State Office.
When the new governor of Shuzhou, who had been in office for less than a month, “accidentally” died at home, Wei Changtian was holding a meeting with the remaining important officials in the state office.
In half a month, more than a dozen Liu faction forces, openly or secretly, either fled, surrendered, or were wiped out. The fact that Wei Changtian was able to wipe out the Liu family’s foundation in Shuzhou so vigorously and vigorously was not because of his amazing leadership ability.
It was mainly because he had the right time, right place, and right people.
The Xuanjing Division, the Freemasons, the Qingpao Army, the Tianluo Sect, and even the demons in the Ten Thousand Mountains.
From the military to the government to the Green Forest, all the large-scale “armed organizations” in Shuzhou are all his people. If he can’t quickly gather power, he is really a bit useless.
”.”
”Everyone, the world is in chaos now, and it is impossible to stay out of it.”
In the study, Wei Changtian’s “united front speech” has entered the final stage.
Those present are all centrists or officials loyal to the court. They cannot be killed for the time being, so they can only be won over first.
”I reiterate that my Wei family has no intention of rebellion. Everything we do now is only for the people of Shuzhou.”
”I hope that all the adults will lend a helping hand to me and seek a piece of pure land for the people!”
”.”
After using threats and inducements, appealing to emotions and righteousness, Wei Changtian finally finished what he wanted to say.
After all, if society wants to continue to function, it still depends on these officials. We can’t just kill all those who don’t cooperate.
It’s cool, but the whole Shuzhou will probably be in complete chaos by then.
”Mr. Wei, if it’s for the people, I am willing to obey your orders!”
Among the officials, the “trustee” who was arranged in advance was the first to take the lead in expressing his position.
And after he led them like this, there were actually a few people who nodded and said that they would stand on the side of the Wei family. The
others exchanged glances with each other, obviously not wanting to say anything final, probably wanting to wait and see the situation before making a decision.
”Hehe, what about these adults?”
However, Wei Changtian did not give them too much opportunity to think, and directly pointed out: “Just say what you think.”
”Ahem, Master Wei,”
a white-haired old man coughed dryly and slowly said, “Since it has come to this, I will just speak frankly.”
The old man was called Chen Zhong, and he was appointed as the judge of Shuzhou. His official rank was not high, but it was also an indispensable and practical job.
Wei Changtian nodded: “Master Chen, you can say whatever you want.”
”Well.”
Chen Zhong bowed to Wei Changtian and said carefully: “Master Wei, we are just a small official. We have no intention and ability to participate in the dispute between Liu and Wei.”
”If you are really for the people of Shuzhou, we will do our best.”
”But if you insist that we stand on the side of the Wei family, please forgive me for offending you. If the Liu family gains power in the future, then we will not…”
”.”
Chen Zhong did not finish his words, but his meaning was very clear.
We don’t know who will win in the future, so we don’t want to take sides, lest we make the wrong bet and end up with a miserable end!
To be honest, this idea is not wrong.
After all, although they don’t stand with the Wei family, they also don’t stand with the Liu family or the Ning family, so it’s not a big hidden danger.
However, what Wei Changtian wants is a solid Shuzhou, so they must take sides publicly.
As long as they express their stance on such an occasion, it will be impossible for them to get off the “pirate ship” in the future.
”Master Chen, I understand what you mean.”
Wei Changtian remained calm on the surface, but his left hand hidden under the table stimulated a trace of internal force, burning a piece of mother-and-child jade on his waist.
”Surviving in the cracks, this way of being an official is nothing if it is changed to normal times.”
”But now the whole Daning is in chaos. If you don’t choose a backer at this time, I’m afraid you can’t survive no matter where you go.”
”Dongdongdong!”
A perfect knock on the door suddenly sounded. Wei Changtian glanced at Chen Zhong, who was frowning, and shouted loudly:
”Come in!”
”Young Master.”
Zhang San pushed the door open the next second, holding a large wooden box in his hand.
Wei Changtian asked knowingly: “What’s wrong?”
Zhang San respectfully placed the wooden box on the table: “Young Master, please take a look at this thing.”
”Oh? What is this?”
”Dog head.”
”Hmm”
Wei Changtian gently opened the box, and immediately a pungent smell of blood spread.
Chen Zhong
and the others subconsciously raised their sleeves to cover their mouths and noses, but Wei Changtian’s expression remained unchanged. After glancing at the contents of the box, he suddenly laughed and said,
”How can you tell that this is a dog’s head?”
”Master Chen, you are well-informed. Why don’t you help me identify it?”
”Ah?”
Chen Zhong felt something was wrong, but before he could refuse, Zhang San had already come directly to him with the open wooden box.
”This, this is!”
”Ah!!”
”Plop!”
With a scream, Chen Zhong slid off the chair and fell to the ground.
He stared with his eyes wide open, and used his hands and feet to crawl backwards, as if he wanted to get away from the wooden box.
It was not a dog’s head at all! It was a bloody human head!
And it was the head of the previous governor!
Chen Zhong, a civil servant, had never seen such a bloody scene before, and it was considered a good performance that he did not piss himself in fear.
On the other side, Wei Changtian ignored the people who were also terrified, and ordered calmly: “Zhang San, help Lord Chen up.”
”Yes, sir!”
Zhang San immediately stepped forward, and regardless of how Chen Zhong struggled, he directly picked up the latter from the ground.
”Lord Chen, you have also seen this head.”
Wei Changtian looked at Chen Zhong with a smile, and asked softly: “Then tell me, is this a dog head?”
”This, this…”
Chen Zhong trembled and said a few words, looking as embarrassed as he could be.
Wei Changtian didn’t care, and smiled and said: “It seems that Lord Chen didn’t see it clearly.”
”Zhang San, show it to Lord Chen again!”
”Ah! No, no need! I, I saw it clearly!”
A scream suddenly rang out.
”It’s a dog head!”
”The box, there is indeed a dog head in the box!!”
(End of this chapter)
