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Chapter 609 They think they can fight us?
Emperor Zhu rubbed his face and let out a long, helpless sigh.
I, Zhu Chongba, have herded cattle, begged for food, been a monk, and rebelled, step by step rising from a rebel to the throne.
Unfortunately, so many fools have emerged from the people under our rule, unable to even figure out how to start a rebellion.
At least you managed to produce a thousand horses!
Seeing the old man's displeased yet resentful expression, Yang Shaofeng couldn't help but want to add to Emperor Zhu's frustration.
"Perhaps the Chaozhou bandits just like to eat beef?"
"Of course, it's also possible that they enjoy farming."
Yang Shaofeng, always eager for drama, kept fanning the flames: "As long as the surviving Chaozhou bandits are sent to Dengzhou Prefecture, I'll definitely be able to find out what happened."
Emperor Zhu glanced at Yang Shaofeng and sneered, "After finding out the truth, you'll send them to do hard labor like building roads and mining, right?"
At this point, Emperor Zhu rolled his eyes slightly, showing displeasure, and said, "Tell me honestly, how many more laborers does Dengzhou Prefecture need?"
"This is like a bottomless pit, it seems like no amount of labor is enough for you."
"Our Great Ming Dynasty has more than a thousand prefectures and counties. What, is Dengzhou Prefecture the only one that's special?"
Yang Shaofeng rolled his eyes as well, and said, "Is it not enough for my son-in-law? It's not enough for Dengzhou University!"
"Those miscellaneous colleges and disciplines need teaching buildings, dormitories, canteens, libraries, and sports facilities. Which one of them doesn't require a lot of manpower and materials?"
"And those roads too."
"How can just repairing one main road be enough? Aren't the ten counties below allowed to build auxiliary roads to connect to the main road?"
"Is it prohibited to set up a rest stop or anything like that at the intersection of main roads and auxiliary roads?"
"Logically speaking, the Ministry of War should have allocated funds for the repair of the post stations."
"But isn't the imperial court currently preparing for a northern expedition against the Hu Yuan?"
"..."
The more Yang Shaofeng spoke, the darker Emperor Zhu's face became.
it has started.
That bastard is starting to complain and play the victim again.
It seems that every word and phrase is telling how miserable, poor, and lacking in manpower Dengzhou Prefecture is.
They made no mention of what benefits the Dengzhou Prefecture had already received.
And they even said something like, "Isn't the imperial court preparing to launch a northern expedition against the Hu Yuan?" What, does the imperial court have to send manpower to your Dengzhou Prefecture just because it's launching a northern expedition against the Hu Yuan?
motherfucker.
We were just saying that those thieves in Chaozhou think we're fools.
Now it seems that this bastard is no good either!
While cursing and swearing in his heart, Emperor Zhu said with a dark face, "Alright, those Chaozhou bandits, we'll have someone send them to you later."
After a slight pause, Emperor Zhu's expression turned grim once again.
Yang Shaofeng watched as Emperor Zhu's expression changed repeatedly.
Frustration, anger, helplessness, indifference.
The various expressions on Emperor Zhu's face changed repeatedly, making it even more spectacular than the face-changing performances in Sichuan.
Yang Shaofeng was curious, but he didn't dare to stir things up any further.
In this state, Old Deng is like a powder keg with a high yield; he could easily explode at the slightest spark.
Emperor Zhu turned his head and glanced at Yang Shaofeng, then suddenly said in a deep voice, "Be prepared."
"Besides the thousand or so bandits from Chaozhou, we estimate there will be another ten or twenty thousand forced laborers. We'll have someone send them to Dengzhou Prefecture later."
"We only have one request: get Dengzhou University set up for us as soon as possible and train enough people for us."
"If you need money, Dengzhou Prefecture has a border market, you shouldn't be short of it, at worst you can just intercept some more."
"If you need people, go to the Ministry of Works or the Craftsmen's Camp. Tell us what kind of people you need, and we'll have them transferred over for you."
Yang Shaofeng was slightly taken aback and asked, "Ten or twenty thousand?"
That's not right. The tax collector case has basically been settled. Where did these extra 10,000 or 20,000 people come from?
Moreover, a case involving 10,000 to 20,000 people would be considered a major case at any time. Even during the Hongwu era, it would be the fifth major case. Why is there no record in history of any major case involving 10,000 to 20,000 people in the fifth year of Hongwu?
Emperor Zhu chuckled coldly and said, "I wonder where these ten or twenty thousand extra laborers came from?"
“Then let me tell you, some people are dissatisfied with the outcome of the tax collector case, and with the commotion caused by the thieves in Yijun County and Chaozhou.”
"They're planning to cause an even bigger stir."
The Linhao Prefecture was engulfed in flames and caught fire.
The Longjiang Guard and Yingyang Guard were caught in a fire, which destroyed the soldiers' huts, granaries, and weapons.
Guangwuwei, Xi'anwei, and Tianchangwei also suffered fires, burning down soldiers' huts, granaries, and weapons, and even causing casualties.
Guozijie and Guangyangwei also caught fire, burning down the houses of soldiers and civilians, resulting in casualties.
In less than a month, six guards in the capital city were hit by fire or flood.
Even in Yangjiang County, located in Zhaoqing Prefecture, Guangdong, bandits openly plundered.
However, the magistrate of Yangjiang County and the magistrate of Boye County, who came from Ningyang County, were born in the same year. After they got together, they started workshops and labor trade.
Therefore, when the bandits were about to cause a big disturbance in Yangjiang County, they were directly captured and wiped out by the government troops of Yangjiang County, and in the end, they didn't even make a ripple.
Yang Shaofeng listened blankly to Emperor Zhu's description, feeling somewhat bewildered.
Those local gentry, scholars, and officials of the Ming Dynasty were truly amazing.
Really.
After all, there are many people who dare to play Nine Clans Elimination Game, but it is rare even in the history of the Central Plains Hall to see such a concentrated, successive, and life-risking approach to playing Nine Clans Elimination Game as the Ming Dynasty.
What the hell are these people thinking?
But then, after a moment's thought, Yang Shaofeng reined in his horse and looked at Emperor Zhu, saying, "His Highness the Crown Prince is still in the capital, and there are six guards in the capital..."
Before Yang Shaofeng could finish speaking, Emperor Zhu sneered and said, "Don't worry, with Tiande and Boren in the capital, that bastard is perfectly safe."
Yang Shaofeng said urgently, "No, Prime Minister Xu and the others need to prepare for the Northern Expedition against the Hu Yuan. They might set off for the north at any time. Then, won't only His Highness the Crown Prince be left in the capital?"
As it turns out, there was nothing that officials and local gentry in the Ming Dynasty wouldn't dare to do once they got desperate.
Deng Xiaoping was ruthless in history, and Zhu Biao, this black sesame dumpling, was also incredibly awesome.
The results of it?
Old Deng compromised with the examination cheating scandal, ultimately creating a separate list for the North and South.
Xiao Deng simply kicked off with both legs and walked ahead of Lao Deng.
Yang Shaofeng's face darkened at the thought of Xiao Deng's outcome.
From Zhu Xiong Ying to his mother-in-law, then to Zhu Biao, and then to the second and third sons.
These people are incredibly bold, and their methods are ruthless.
Yang Shaofeng grew increasingly agitated, but Emperor Zhu said in a deep voice, "What's the panic? Why do you think Tiande and Boren haven't set off north yet?"
After a slight pause, Emperor Zhu snorted coldly and said, "If it weren't for the precedents set by Ningyang County and Dengzhou Prefecture, we might have to compromise with them. At the very least, we can't cause trouble before the northern expedition."
"But now..."
"We have no shortage of money or food, and we have countless elite troops under our command."
"They think they can fight us with these worthless scoundrels?"
……
After returning to Ningyang County, Yang Shaofeng felt like a weary bird returning to its nest or a fish returning to the sea.
This is my damn territory!
Yang Shaofeng called Chen Mo, and together they accompanied Emperor Zhu and Empress Ma out of the city, heading straight for Liu Miao Village in the west of the city.
At this time, Liu Miao Village has already started its spring plowing season.
The Emperor Zhu's gloomy expression, which had been gloomy for quite some time, finally improved.
This is the scene we want to see!
At least it won't be a case of fire here today and a fire there tomorrow.