Another World Da Ming: I use a hundred lives to become holy

Chapter 597 A fragrant bowl of meat

In the twenty-second year of the Kaiming era, at the beginning.

As the year draws to a close, before people can even feel the new atmosphere of the new year, an old news story from last year has already brought joy to many.

"Have you all heard about that?"

For example, in a brightly lit mansion in Yingtian Prefecture, a large group of people were gathered, discussing this matter.

"Of course I heard about it! It's in the newspapers, how could I not know!"

"That Zhao fellow had the princess run the newspaper. With the help of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he could probably find out exactly what color everyone in the Cao family was wearing their robes. What a misfortune for the family."

"What misfortune for the family? I think this is a calamity destined for us! Such a large family business, it's one thing that they're unwilling to share profits with us, but they're even unwilling to share with their own people!"

It was the same group of people. They were none other than the Qing officials who had lost power, and the representatives of the gentry and powerful families behind them in the capital.

Not only are the Qingli Si officials they supported now completely useless, but they are also hoping that Zhao Zheng will not take any action!

This made it impossible for the gentry and powerful to sit still.

You officials of the Qingli Bureau originally had nothing; we gave you the right to live a carefree life. So you should obediently be pushed to the forefront by us as pawns that can be discarded at any time.

Not only is it completely useless now, but there's also the added risk of them backing down at any time!

Are we to hand over all the family businesses that our ancestors have accumulated over the generations?

That really made the emperor smile.

Yes, the gentry and powerful figures in various places have all seen it clearly.

Emperor Zhu Chongba was not only using Zhao Zheng to exploit them, but he had also secretly prepared for his own downfall!

The Cao family of Dantu County in Southern Zhili served as a model for them.

If we don't send our own people now, we'll miss our chance!

"Then what should we do? The Cao family deserves this calamity. I'm afraid there are similar people in our houses as well."

"That's right. Even if we're willing to give it up, what if there are greedy and wicked people in our homes?"

"Now that the Cao family's affairs have been reported to the whole world through the newspapers, I'm afraid those treacherous people, even if they don't have any disloyal intentions, will be inspired to rebel."

However, the officials of the Qingli Bureau, who were merely pawns, could still show some consideration for each other after their arguments because they were all in the same position and situation.

These gentry and powerful figures, who were truly among their own, lacked this awareness in the slightest.

The alliance is merely a means to protect the interests of the forces behind it.

If they had the chance to take a bite of meat, these people would naturally not let it go.

But did the players actually play the game themselves?

"Rebellion? Who dares!"

"who is it!"

And so, to help these people quickly recognize reality and truly understand their own position in the game, someone has arrived.

squeak~

"How dare you! Who are you?!"

"Wait a minute, everyone!"

"Gentlemen! This is a private gathering. May I ask what brings you here uninvited?"

When the people at the scene saw strangers barging into the party, some panicked and others busied themselves.

Fortunately, someone stepped forward and stabilized the situation.

Because in their haste, the local gentry and powerful figures all drew their knives.

No one cares what you do outside the capital, or inside your own residence.

However, within the capital, no one dared to allow these gentry and powerful figures to do anything outrageous.

This person was also the only Qingli Si Langzhong (a junior official in charge of official duties) among the gentry and powerful people present.

The legendary Master Ma, Ma Mo.

The two who arrived, despite being met with hostility from almost everyone present, showed no sign of panic, even though they were dressed in casual clothes.

There was no politeness shown to Ma Mo, whose identity was clearly not simple.

"A private gathering discussing national affairs at the foot of the imperial city, within the city of Yingtian?"

"If it weren't for Heaven's benevolence in protecting life, Brother Qi and I would have certainly brought you to justice on the spot!"

Their second and third sentences directly expressed their disgust for the people present.

"you!"

Some people at the scene were furious and were even preparing to draw their knives.

But he pressed the hilt of the knife from the very beginning, so by now, how could anyone not guess who the newcomer was?

If someone is still unable to calm down, then let's help them calm down together.

Outrageous acts should not be the source of confidence when there is no way out, but should never be a foolish act that can be made at any time.

"Gentlemen, this is a natural disaster and a man-made calamity. A beggar might say a few words behind closed doors, but don't take it seriously."

"I wonder if there's anything else we down-and-out folks can do to offer?"

Ma Ning is definitely not a fool.

As someone who could rise to a high position in the Qingli Si Langzhong (a high-ranking official in charge of official duties) without being purged, and who could also enjoy tea with a group of gentry and powerful figures.

He understood all too well what it meant to be someone who knew him yet could completely ignore him.

Therefore, he did not expose the identity of the newcomer, but instead used his attitude to remind his accomplices behind him.

Then someone else will be ungrateful.

Once the food is served, you can't blame anyone.

Sure enough, seeing Ma Ning's attitude, the people behind him all fell silent.

The two uninvited guests finally softened their expressions a little and found a place to sit down.

......

"Gentlemen, please have some tea!"

"Tsk! This tea is good! I just never thought I would have my first sip in a room like this in my entire life."

"If you two would like a drink, you can come every day from now on. It would be an honor for us down-and-out folks."

"Then let's not. Let's switch to the bitter tea that the head of our Holy Family in the capital drinks. It's hot enough that it won't burn your mouth."

"How dare we drink the tea from that Holy Palace? It tastes so strange and awkward, it would only make us look bad and embarrassing."

"But we have to drink this tea. Drinking bitter tea makes us feel at least a bit like the Zhao family, and it also makes us contribute to the country's tax revenue. Otherwise, where would we sell all that bitter tea that's grown?"

"Gentlemen, you flatter us. If we were able to get our share of bitter tea, we wouldn't be serving you this coarse tea."

"You really want it?"

"I really want it."

"If you really want it, you don't need to look for a source. Kuding tea is easy to grow; just grow it yourself. As long as you sell it from the capital, it will be a capital brand. Just remember this!"

"Please give your instructions, gentlemen."

"Never let low grain prices harm farmers, and certainly don't think about relying on the name of the Holy Palace!"

"Absolutely! We'll definitely rely on our own efforts!"

......

These two men came and went like the wind, taking nothing with them except for a sip of tea.

Apart from the initial greeting of "Brother Qi," almost nothing substantial was left behind.

But everyone present was gripped by ecstasy.

But then there's that Lord Ma, Ma Mo.

He's like a dog; he doesn't care what his owner likes or dislikes.

But suddenly a large bowl of fragrant meat was served, without a single bone or even a drop of the owner's saliva.

Even if a dog has a tiny brain, it wouldn't dare to bite.