The most arrogant in history

Chapter 681: Pick up the bucket and run away.

Ye Kun only received the secret report about the situation in Fuling County two days ago.

The Huang family and the Cheng family in Fuling are now so powerful that they have become local overlords and no one dares to mess with them.

Everyone knows that the Huang family and the Cheng family's backers are in the palace.

The local county magistrate, county lieutenant, and county magistrate did not dare to offend the two big families, so they turned a blind eye and muddled along.

Despite this, the two major families still bullied the county magistrate and made unreasonable demands, causing several county magistrates to resign and run away.

If things continue to develop, these two families will become bullies.

The current county magistrate, who had only been in office for less than three months, was surprised when he heard this and stammered:

"Your Majesty, I just arrived...Fuling, and many things...are still unclear."

Ye Kun glared at him, "Nonsense! You've been in office for three months. It's just a small county of 100 miles with a population of over 50,000. How many government affairs can there be? You haven't figured it out in three months?"

The county magistrate shuddered and whispered, "The Huang family and the Cheng family abide by the law and have never oppressed the good people..."

"Really? Are the news I heard all fake?"

Ye Kun sneered: "Think about it first, I'll talk to you after lunch."

The county magistrate nodded in agreement and left.

Ye Kun had something on his mind, but he did not show it. He turned around and had a cordial conversation with the patriarchs of the two major families, then went to the village to check.

There used to be a garrison here, and there was a strong castle that could accommodate 500 people.

Later, when the world was unified, this castle barracks was abandoned and was "bought at a high price" by the Huang family, who built it into a small fortress and reclaimed land around it. Now it has become a large village.

Ye Kun looked at the fort and smiled, "The court has a rule that all forts must be demolished. Why does the fort here seem to have expanded in size?"

The head of the Huang family said: "The emperor occupied Dongba County and came to Fuling County. In order to prevent the Jiangzhou soldiers from attacking, he called on the children of the Huang and Cheng families to build a bunker here. Later, when attacking Jiangzhou, a team also crossed the river from here.

Ten years ago, the garrison left, and we thought that this barracks was originally built by the Huang and Cheng families, so we bought it and made it into a fortress to house the children of the two families. This house is very solid, and if it is demolished, wouldn’t it be a waste? "

The old man's words were well-reasoned and convincing.

Ye Kun nodded: "That being said, the imperial court's policy applies to the entire country, and there are no exceptions. The wall of this fort must be demolished, otherwise it would be a violation of the imperial court's order."

The head of the Huang family smiled and said, "The emperor said to demolish it, so let's demolish it. I will do it in two days. We will use the bricks from the demolished wall to build houses for everyone."

Ye Kun nodded and continued to learn more about the situation.

At noon, the two families prepared a sumptuous banquet to entertain Ye Kun.

Ye Kun accompanied Yu Lian Chunhua and drank with everyone.

Huang Jingzu is also a member of the Huang family, but he followed Ye Kun before he was born. He has no feelings for this place, doesn't know anyone, and is relatively calm.

The clan leader held up a wine glass and said to Huang Jingzu: "Our Fuling Huang family now has more than ten generals. You and Huang Jian have the highest official titles. Although I am the clan leader and your grandfather, I still want to toast you."

The Huang Jian that the clan leader was talking about is Chunhua’s cousin, a second-rank military general. In those days, he followed Ye Kun, swept across the northern desert and reached the North Sea, and made outstanding military achievements.

Huang Jingzu is now a second-rank military officer and Ye Kun's stepson, so he has a bright future.

Therefore, Huang Jian and Huang Jingzu are indeed the pride of the Huang family in Fuling.

Ye Kun looked at Huang Jingzu: "Zu'er, you must respect your elders."

Huang Jingzu understood and stood up to toast: "I toast to the clan leader, Grandpa."

People from the Cheng family also came to seek relatives.

After eating and drinking, Ye Kun said to Yu Lian Chun Hua: "You can walk around and chat with the villagers. The two clan leaders stay and we will have a cup of tea."

Yu Lian Chunhua nodded and took her maid to visit the villagers.

Ye Kun called the local county magistrate and had tea with the clan leader.

The head of the Huang family asked, "Your Majesty, do you have any instructions?"

Ye Kun sighed: "In the Jiangdong area, the local big families and gentry, relying on their large family population, despise the court and oppress the people. Lord Guan Bao, with two generals Lu Kaijiang and Yao Caidie, and 30,000 soldiers and horses, is eradicating the big families and gentry in Jiangdong.

From last winter till now, Guan Bao has seized 65 households of wealthy gentry in Wu County, executed more than 200 people, and exiled more than 20,000 people overseas. In Kuaiji County, he has seized 39 households of wealthy gentry, executed more than 300 people, and exiled more than 10,000 people overseas.

Qiantang and Yuzhang counties were also taking action. The wealthy families in the six counties of Jiangdong were uprooted, and the blood flowed like a river, and the heads of people rolled like a river.

It is expected that by the end of this year, all the wealthy families in the six counties of Jiangdong will be wiped out, leaving no one alive. This is the fate of oppressing the people and resisting the court."

The patriarchs of the two families finally understood what was going on and bowed their heads and said:

"It is only right that the imperial court investigates and punishes local gentry who are disobedient."

Ye Kun smiled inexplicably and suddenly asked, "Are the Huang and Cheng families in Fuling considered local powerful families or wealthy families?"

The two clan leaders stood up in fear: "Your Majesty, the Huang and Cheng families are both sworn to be loyal to the court until death!"

"I know you are good. But if you are loyal to the court, you should cooperate with it."

Ye Kun nodded. "I heard some news. No one dared to mess with the Huang and Cheng families in the local area. They even insulted the county magistrate and beat the officials. They controlled the local water source and affected other farmers' irrigation. In the past three years, there have been several fights over water sources. Two civilians were killed and the farmhands were pushed out to take the blame, right?"

The two clan leaders sweated profusely and stammered, "Your Majesty, this is indeed the case, but if a farmhand kills someone, it is natural that the farmhand should go to jail... and in our Huang family, one person died and one person was disabled in the fight."

"enough."

Ye Kun threw out a small notebook: "Look for yourselves, it contains all the secret reports about the Huang and Cheng families in Fuling County."

The two clan leaders did not dare to look at the notebook and kept their heads down in silence.

Ye Kun sighed and said, "I have told Huang Jian many times to write a letter home, advising everyone to obey the law, be kind to others, live in harmony with the village, and bring honor to Chunhua and Yulian.

But what you have done in recent years has disappointed me and brought shame to Yu Lian Chun Hua."

The two old guys bowed together and said, "As the clan leaders, we are not strict in managing our family. Please punish us, Your Majesty."

"Don't worry, I won't punish you." Ye Kun shook his head and said with a smile:

"Besides, I have no right to punish you. The current court is headed by the Nine Ministries. The one in charge of criminal law is Lord Ma Zhao. Although I am the emperor, I am only responsible for stamping the document. Whether you are guilty or not depends on the court's procedures. I don't have the final say.

I can only promise that I will not protect you. The Ye Qingyang family and I are related, and we are now one family. However, because of the canal corruption case, half of the Ye Qingyang family was implicated and sent to a hard labor camp;

My eldest brother-in-law, the Empress's brother, was dismissed from his official position and forced to work in a vegetable garden, where he carried manure for more than a year, because he bullied the common people when he was in Chengdu.

Therefore, I will not interfere in your affairs, and let the court handle them according to the rules."

The two clan leaders were terrified.

Ye Kun turned around and handed his sword to the county magistrate:

"This is my sword. I give it to you. From now on, you must strictly follow the court's regulations. If you encounter someone who openly defies the law and deserves death according to the law, you should use this sword to kill him."