Sign In a Lu Bu Fengxian at the Beginning

With the support of the Donghuang Hou Mansion, Xun Yu measured and counted land much faster than before.

After Xun Yu finished measuring and counting the land of the Donghuang Hou Mansion, he began to measure and count the land of some generals and noble families of the Donghuang Army.

Under the leadership of the Donghuang Houfu, these Donghuang army generals and aristocratic families had no choice but to cooperate with Xun Yu in measuring and counting their land, no matter how unwilling they were.

After all, even the land of the Donghuang Hou Mansion has been measured and counted by the Ministry of Household Affairs, so most aristocratic families can only comply.

certainly.

There are also some landowners from aristocratic families who don't buy the Donghuang Hou Mansion's account.

In their opinion, if your Donghuanghou Mansion is willing to obey the court, that is your Donghuanghou Mansion's business.

Landlords like them from aristocratic families don't want to do that.

Land is their private property. What right does the court have to measure and count their land?

But the result was that these landowners from aristocratic families who were unwilling to cooperate with the Ministry of Household Affairs in measuring land became Dongchang's prisoners, and became the target of Dongchang to kill chickens and scare monkeys.

"Eunuch Cao, get ready, we can leave Donghuang and go to the next destination."

After just measuring and counting the land of the family in front of him, Xun Yu glanced at Cao Shaoqin and said.

Leave Donghuang?

Cao Shaoqin was stunned.

"Master Xun, the matter of measuring and counting the land in Donghuang is not over yet, it has just begun. Why should we leave Donghuang?"

Cao Shaoqin looked at Xun Yu with a puzzled look.

Some didn't understand what Xun Yu meant.

Xun Yu smiled; "The situation here in Donghuang has been opened up. Those landlords from aristocratic families who have emerged have been basically eliminated by your Dongchang. The rest can be left to the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs below."

"With the support of Donghuanghou Mansion, the next step should be smooth and there will be no problems."

"We can leave, go to the next destination, start measuring statistics, and open up the situation for the next destination."

"Your Majesty asked me to complete this matter as soon as possible. I can't delay."

Xun Yu explained.

Now Xun Yu has opened up the situation in Donghuang.

The landlords from aristocratic families who came forward have also been dealt with, and the next matter can be left to the officials under the Ministry of Household Affairs.

There is no need for Xun Yu, the Minister of Household Affairs, to stay here any longer.

If Xun Yu, the Minister of Household Affairs, had to do everything himself, then Xun Yu alone would not be able to measure and count all the land in the world.

Therefore, appropriately delegating power to the people below is the best choice.

Xun Yu just needs to take the lead and open up the situation.

With the assistance and supervision of factory guards, Xun Yu was not worried that the officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs below would not do their best.

After hearing Xun Yu's explanation, Cao Shaoqin understood what Xun Yu meant.

"Master Xun, where is our next destination?" Cao Shaoqin asked.

Xun Yu's eyes flickered; "Donghuang Hou has played a very good leading role. In this case, our next destination is Lingnan."

Lingnan?

When Cao Shaoqin heard this, his eyes flickered involuntarily.

Lingnan is an extraordinary place, and it is not easy to measure and count the land in Lingnan.

Because there is one of the four powerful families in Lingnan.

Cao Shaoqin didn't expect that Xun Yu's next destination would be to start with the clan.

"Yes, it's Lingnan."

Xun Yu nodded.

"If you want to hunt, you must first take down the leader of the prey."

"As long as the four great clans and the remaining three of the seven aristocratic families can jointly measure and count their lands, the resistance in various places will be reduced by half."

Xun Yu's meaning is obvious. Since there is great resistance in various places, let's start with these top families.

As long as these top aristocratic families obey and cooperate with the Ministry of Household Affairs to measure and count their land, there will be much less resistance from the wealthy families in various places.

After all, even the top aristocratic families had to surrender, and the wealthy families in various places did not have the courage to dare to raise any objections.

Regarding Xun Yu's words, Cao Shaoqin also nodded.

I think Xun Yu's plan is good. As long as the upper-class wealthy families surrender, then the lower-class landlords will not be much of a problem.

Afterwards, Xun Yu and Cao Shaoqin arranged for the next survey and statistics of the land in Donghuang, and then said goodbye to the Marquis of Donghuang and left Donghuang.

…

Lingnan.

The Song family is the true uncrowned king of Lingnan.

In the entire Lingnan area, no one dared to challenge the Song family's majesty.

Even the government in Lingnan had to tremble and survive under the majesty of the Song family.

It's not that the Song family wants to challenge the authority of the Zhou court, but that this is a tacit agreement that has been passed down between the family and the court.

Rather than saying that Lingnan Mansion is the seat of the imperial court, it is more appropriate to say that Lingnan Mansion is the fiefdom of the Song family.

Song Mansion.

In the meeting hall.

The patriarch of the Song family sat on the main seat.

Sitting below were eight heads of various branches of the Song family.

Everyone in charge is an old man over fifty years old, with gray hair.

The head of the Song family glanced at the heads of the branches below and said, "I believe you all already know that the imperial court has issued a decree to measure and calculate the world's land."

"Xiao Qi from the Wuzhi family has sent back the news that his Donghuang Hou Mansion has cooperated with the imperial court to measure and count the land in Donghuang."

"Xiao Qi asked our Song family to try our best to cooperate with the court's actions. What do you think?"

The head of the Song family asked, looking at the eight principals below.

"Chief, this land has been the foundation for the survival of every family since ancient times. It can be regarded as the lifeblood of every family."

"The imperial court wants to measure and make statistics of the world's land. Although the purpose is not clear yet, I think it is not a good thing."

"Xiao Qi of the Wuzhi family is the Donghuang Marquis of the Great Zhou Dynasty. He is a member of the imperial court. It is his business to cooperate with the imperial court."

"But our Song family is not from the imperial court."

"If the imperial court really pays attention to the land, and we cooperate with the imperial court, how can our Song family survive in the future without the land?"

One of the principals said.

"Yes! What's more, our four great clans and the imperial court have always maintained a tacit agreement."

"This is also the reason why we have always been at peace with the imperial court."

"Now the man in the palace suddenly wants to measure and make statistics of the world's land, and our family is included in it."

"This breaks the agreement between the family and the royal family."

Another person in charge said with a slight frown.

"Clan leader, what Xiao Qi means is not unreasonable."

"Everyone of us here is already aware of the recent events in the imperial court."

"Let's not talk about anything else. Let's talk about the fact that the Yuan family in Runan, the Zheng family in Rongyang, and the Fan family in Jiexiu were killed by the imperial court. It has already shown the methods of the one in the palace."

"If our Song family doesn't cooperate with the court, the man in the palace will definitely not let it go."

"The current imperial court is no longer the former imperial court. There are four half-step celestial beings exposed. I don't know if they are hidden or not."

"When the time comes, the four half-step heavenly beings take action. Even if our four great clans join forces, the result will be unpredictable."

The words of the third principal made everyone present's expressions darken.

Now they are indeed aware of the changes in the imperial court, and its power is no longer what it used to be.

Whether they are powerful officials in the court or wealthy families from the seven major families, they have all become the victims of the imperial court.

Even when foreigners jointly invaded, the imperial court killed all three parties and one party retreated.

It can be seen that the imperial court is no longer the same as before.

If they don't cooperate with the court's actions this time, the court will definitely not remain indifferent.

The head of the Song family, who was sitting on the throne, listened to the words of the heads of the branches below. He did not express his thoughts immediately, but continued: "There is also news that Xun Yu, the minister of household affairs of the imperial court, has arrived in Lingnan, accompanied by others. Cao Shaoqin, the second governor of Dongchang."

"They should be visiting my Song family soon."

"So, our Song family must come up with a charter as soon as possible."

As soon as the head of the Song family finished speaking, the chief steward of the Song family walked into the meeting hall.

"The patriarch, Xun Yu, the Minister of Household Affairs of the imperial court, pays homage to the mansion."

The chief steward of the Song family reported.

What?

Xun Yu pays homage to the mansion?

The patriarch of the Song family and the eight heads of the Song family sitting below all looked stunned.

They didn't expect that Xun Yu would come so quickly.

If you really say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be there.

The head of the Song family pondered for a moment and said to the housekeeper, "Butler, go and welcome Mr. Xun in."

"Yes, patriarch."

The butler bowed and left.

The head of the Song family looked at the eight leaders of each branch sitting below and said, "You all should retreat first!"

"I will meet with the Minister of Revenue for a while to find out the details. We will discuss this matter later."

The eight leaders of each branch of the Song family stood up and left the meeting hall without saying anything.

The patriarch of the Song family sat on the main seat and did not move.

As the Minister of Household Affairs of the imperial court, Xun Yu may have a high position of authority, but he was not qualified enough for the head of the Song family to go out to greet him in person.

If you want the patriarch of the Song family to go out to greet you, you need to have enough status and prestige.

Obviously, Xun Yu is still a little behind.

soon.

The housekeeper of the Song family led Xun Yu and Cao Shaoqin into the meeting hall.

"Xun Yu met the Song patriarch."

As soon as he entered the meeting hall, Xun Yu bowed to the head of the Song family who had already stood up.

Cao Shaoqin did not show respect to the patriarch of the Song family.

It's not that Cao Shaoqin doesn't know etiquette, but that Cao Shaoqin knows in his heart that he is different from Xun Yu.

Xun Yu was an official of the imperial court, and Cao Shaoqin was the governor of Dongchang.

Officials can be polite to some wealthy families, but Dongchang cannot.

Because Dongchang represents imperial power.

"Master Xun is so polite. How can an old man with a white body be able to bear such a gift from Master Xun."

"You two, please take a seat quickly."

The head of the Song family said with a smile and sat down again.

"Good tea."

After sitting down, the head of the Song family immediately ordered the butler to serve tea to Xun Yu and Cao Shaoqin.

As for Cao Shaoqin's lack of courtesy, the patriarch of the Song family didn't seem to care at all.

After the butler served tea, he stood next to the head of the Song family.

The head of the Song family looked at Xun Yu with a smile and said, "It is a great honor for Mr. Xun to visit our Song Mansion!"

Xun Yu picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "It's okay if the Song patriarch doesn't treat Xun Yu as a bad guest."

"To be honest with the Song clan leader, Xun Yu came to visit the Song family this time to ask for help from the Song family."

Xun Yu put down the teacup in his hand and said.

"oh?"

"Master Xun is the Minister of Household Affairs of the imperial court. He has a high and powerful position. If you need help from the Song family, if you need anything."

"Isn't this flattering my Song family?"

The head of the Song family said with a surprised look on his face.

That expression is lifelike.

Seeing the head of the Song family pretending to be dumbfounded, Xun Yu couldn't help but cursed "old fox" in his heart.

Xun Yu didn't believe it. The patriarch of the Song family couldn't guess the purpose of his visit.

"Clan Chief Song is too modest. It's not that Xun Yu is looking down on the Song family, but that the Song family can really help Xun Yu."

"His Majesty has ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to measure and calculate the land in the world. I think Patriarch Song already knows about it."

"As the Minister of Household Affairs, Xun Yu has a lot of pressure on his shoulders!"

"Xun Yu hopes that the Song family can support and cooperate with Xun Yu in measuring and counting the land of Lingnan Prefecture."

"Xun Yu is very grateful."

Xun Yu no longer beat around the bush with the patriarch of the Song family, and stated his intention bluntly.

Xun Yu didn't have extra time to play riddles with the head of the Song family.

After hearing Xun Yu's words, the head of the Song family became serious; "I do already know about this matter."

"It stands to reason that His Majesty has decreed that even if the old man is shattered to pieces, he must support and cooperate with the imperial court."

"However, if I am not afraid of Mr. Xun's jokes, although I am the patriarch of the Song family, I cannot decide the affairs of the Song family with just one word."

"Moreover, the Song family has some reputation in Lingnan, but the Song family is not yet so capable that it can influence other aristocratic landowners in Lingnan."

"Rong Laojun asked, what is the purpose of His Majesty's decree to measure and make statistics of the world's land?"

The head of the Song family looked at Xun Yu and asked.

Xun Yu shook his head and said, "Clan Chief Song, how can Xun Yu, a minister, know your Majesty's intentions?"

"Whatever His Majesty decrees, as ministers, we will act accordingly."

"However, since Patriarch Song cannot decide with one word, Xun Yu can wait for news from Patriarch Song."

"Clan Chief Song can discuss this with other clan members. Xun Yu still hopes to get the support and cooperation of the Song family."

The purpose of Xun Yu coming to the Song family was to get the Song family's support and cooperation in measuring and counting the land. How could the head of the Song family easily get in the way?

"That's fine."

"Wait until I discuss it with the other tribesmen before giving the news to Lord Xun."

Xun Yu had already said this, and the patriarch of the Song family could only say this.

"Then Xun Yu will thank Patriarch Song first."

Xun Yu stood up, cupped his hands and said.

"Mr.

The head of the Song family said with a slight smile.

Later, after Xun Yu and the patriarch of the Song family chatted for a while, Xun Yu stood up and left.

Cao Shaoqin didn't say a word from beginning to end. He just listened to what Xun Yu and the head of the Song family said without saying a word.