Chapter 30 Situation

"Kill you!"

Zhang Kang shouted and stabbed the dagger into his chest.

"You...you..." Zhang Qian had an expression of disbelief.

"Brother, don't blame me, you are too incompetent. Only I am qualified to be the head of the Zhang family, otherwise Prince Yan's Mansion would have been destroyed by ashes." Zhang Kang looked ferocious, turned the dagger in a circle, and Zhang Qian immediately fell softly.

The butler Zhang Yue who was waiting on the side showed no reaction.

Instead, he bowed and said, "The county guard has an unparalleled reputation among the wealthy families in Yan County. He should have become the head of the Zhang family long ago."

Zhang Kang wiped the blood on his hands and nodded slightly, "After disposing of the body, I will say that the head of the family died suddenly. After today, I will handle all the affairs of the Zhang family."

"Yes, Lord Sheriff." The butler turned and left.

Glancing at Zhang Qian's body, Zhang Kang looked in the direction of Prince Yan's Mansion.

He killed Zhang Qian at this time firstly because of personal vendetta, secondly because of Tuoba Lie's orders, and thirdly to save the Zhang family.

Because only with the presence of the Zhang family could he have the ability to complete the tasks assigned to him by Tuoba Lie.

Zhang Qian, on the other hand, is greedy for money and impulsive, and will do stupid things out of nowhere.

If King Yan was crazy and stupid in the past, no matter what he did, it wouldn't matter.

But now, it seems that every action taken by Prince Yan after he recovers from illness is not simple. In addition, the strength of the Prince's Palace has greatly increased. Provoking Prince Yan's Palace again will only make Prince Yan wary of the Zhang family.

Moreover, it would take at least two months for the Beidi cavalry to arrive, so he had to ensure that the Zhang family was safe during these two months.

What's more, it was Tuoba Lie's order to kill Zhang Qian and control the Zhang family.

In his mind, the time has come.

As soon as Zhang Qian died, he blamed Zhang Qian for all the persecution of Prince Yan's Palace. He pretended to ease the relationship with the Prince's Palace and confuse the Prince's Palace, so as to delay it for more time.

And what he needs is exactly this little time, even if the palace doesn't believe him, it doesn't matter.

When the Beidi army arrives, he will win.

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"Zhang Qian is dead?"

In Prince Yan's Mansion, Zhao Xu was surprised for a long time when he got the news.

"It's absolutely true. Zhang Kang just came to visit the official. He also gave the official a copy of the crimes Zhang Qian committed in recent years and asked the official to present it to His Highness." Liu Fu handed a piece of paper to Zhao. Warm.

"It's just baffling. What do you think?" Zhao Xu was a little confused by the Zhang family's operation.

Even if the person dies, the light will be extinguished. With these crimes in hand, he can't deal with Zhang Qian, a dead man.

Liu Fu sneered, "Your Highness, from what I see, this Kang is ten times more difficult to deal with than Zhang Qian. Zhang Qian is a hard knife and can see clearly what he is doing, while Zhang Kang is a soft knife and cannot be defended against."

After a pause, he continued: "In addition, Zhang Kang also expressed his loyalty to His Highness. It means that he was also coerced by Zhang Qian a few days ago. He looks like a loyal minister, and he has the intention of being loyal to His Highness."

"Interesting." Zhao Xu rubbed his chin.

But he is not stupid, his mind is full of knowledge from ancient times to the present.

In Yan County, something like this suddenly happened to his biggest enemy, the Zhang family. He was either really scared or there was a bigger conspiracy.

But what is the conspiracy? He couldn't guess it either.

And the unknown is scary.

What disgusted him the most was that if the Zhang family transformed into White Lotus, it would not be easy for him to do it.

Suddenly something occurred to him and he asked anxiously: "No, Zhang Qian is dead. Zhang Rang should be the head of the Zhang family, how can it be his turn to be Zhang Kang?"

"The lower official also asked the same question. Zhang Kang means that Zhang Rang has committed a heinous crime and is in prison. He is not qualified to inherit the Zhang family." Liu Fudao.

Zhao Xu suddenly realized something, and he said: "Go to the government prison immediately and bring Zhang Rang here."

Liu Fu understood and hurriedly ran out.

After a cup of tea, he came back with a depressed face and said: "Your Highness, Zhang Rang hanged himself in prison. The jailer said he committed suicide out of fear of crime."

Zhao Xu sighed, "It seems that Zhang Qian did not die suddenly due to illness. I'm afraid Zhang Kang did something."

"In this case, the Zhang family is fighting within itself. It's just that Zhang Kang is the governor of Yan County, and now he holds the power of the Zhang family, and now he obeys the prince's words. It's really shocking for such a person to be lying next to the prince's palace. It's hard to sleep peacefully." Liu Fu was even more worried.

We are not afraid of thieves stealing, but we are afraid that thieves will miss us.

Zhao Xu and Liu Fu had the same idea.

Moreover, Zhang Kang hoped that by using Zhang Qian as the backbone, the palace would trust them, which was too naive.

But how could Zhang Kang be a simple person?

So what is his plan? Zhao Xu and Liu Fu looked at each other like blind men touching an elephant.

After pondering for a while, he said: "No matter what Zhang Kang is doing, since he means to be loyal to the palace, then you will issue an order from the palace and see how he reacts?"

"Your Highness is wise, you will understand everything once you give it a try." Liu Fu smiled sinisterly, "I wonder what decree your Highness is going to issue?"

"The people of Yan County will be exempted from taxes for three years." Zhao Xu said with a wicked smile.

Liu Fu gave a thumbs up, "The taxes from Yan County cannot reach the hands of the palace. Exempting taxes not only wins the hearts of the people, but also prevents corrupt officials from making money."

Zhao Xu continued: "Also, take down the Yan County Military Division and send officials from the Royal Palace to take charge."

"Yes, Your Highness." Liu Fu took the order and left.

At this time, Zhao Xu called another servant of the palace and called Wang Yanzhong over.

"Have you found out the whereabouts of your wife and children?" Zhao Xu asked.

He originally wanted to cut off the Zhang family's wings.

Now that something has happened to the Zhang family, they can wait for an opportunity to act and test further.

Wang Yanzhong said, "Back to Your Highness, the younger one has been found. He is in a courtyard in the west of the city and is guarded by more than ten people."

"This king will send someone to rescue your wife and children with you." Zhao Xu said.

Wang Yanzhong was overjoyed, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhao Xu called Zhou Yi again, "You can let the three people go into the wine shop, and when they see clearly that they want to escape from the palace, they can be arrested."

"Yes, Your Highness." Zhou Yi replied.

At the same time.

Liu Fu took two officials from the palace to the palace.

So far, this is his first time to the palace.

Thinking that this palace is an institution under the palace, it should be subservient to the palace.

Now that the palace can't control it, he was angry.

And as the prince's tutor, he was even angrier.

Because according to reason, he should be the one in charge of the palace.

"Prince Liu."

When Liu Fu arrived, Zhang Kang came out to greet him with a smile on his face.

The officials of the nobles following Liu Fu also had smiles on their faces.

Zhang Kang had ill intentions and pretended.

But the flattery of the officials of the nobles was real.

Not to mention the changes in the Zhang family, Zhang Kang changed his usual attitude towards the palace.

Even in the current situation, they dare not despise the palace as they did before.

"Zhang Jun Shou." Liu Fu called out, holding Zhang Kang's arm affectionately.

Zhang Kang can act, and he is even better at acting.

In the stunned eyes of the officials, the two entered the government office hand in hand.

It looked like the great unity of Yan County.

Entered the government office.

Zhang Kang asked someone to pour tea for Liu Fu. After the greetings, he asked: "The subordinate just visited Wang Fu, and Wang Fu is here again. I guess it must be the king's order."

Liu Fu nodded, and he had to say that Zhang Kang was very perceptive.

He said: "Your Highness said that he has been unwell these days. It is estimated that a banquet will be held to entertain the county governor."

"Your Highness can think of me, and I am already grateful." Zhang Kang looked flattered.

Liu Fu continued: "Also, there are two decrees brought by Your Highness."

Zhang Kang's eyes turned, thinking that this King of Yan was really a difficult one.

He just expressed his submission, and now he came to test him.

His face was still smiling, and he listened attentively.

"Your Highness ordered the county governor to issue a decree today to exempt the people of Yan County from taxes for three years." Liu Fu said loudly.

Zhang Kang and other officials changed color immediately after hearing this.

"Prince, if the taxes are exempted, what will happen to the salaries of officials of all sizes in Yan County?" Zhang Kang asked.

This decree was really beyond his expectation. He really didn't expect it.

Because no normal person would issue such a decree.

He really suspected that the King of Yan was still insane.

"Your Highness said that the salaries of officials in Yan County and the military pay of county soldiers will be paid uniformly by the palace in the future." Liu Fu took a sip of the teacup, looking calm.

He supported the King of Yan to do this.

It's very simple. Officials from wealthy families naturally have no shortage of money.

But there are still many poor officials in Yan County.

The salary of these officials in the palace is naturally different from the salary issued by the government office.

After receiving the silver, they know who to be loyal to.

Especially the county soldiers, who are the same as the personal soldiers of the palace.

Having taken the money from the palace, one should work for the palace.

Therefore, this move was equivalent to abolishing the financial power of the government office and returning it to the palace.

"If the palace can support the finances of Yan County, I have nothing to say." Zhang Kang smiled.

At this moment, he could not directly object.

Opposition meant that his previous attitude was fake.

He had made up his mind to hold on until autumn no matter what.

Everything he lost now, as long as the northern barbarians destroyed the Yan Palace at that time, he could get it back.

Liu Fu was secretly happy in his heart, and he continued: "Also, Your Highness should directly put the Armory under the jurisdiction of the palace."

Zhang Kang had no objection to this, so he nodded.

Liu Fu was very satisfied.

Zhang Kang obeyed him.

This time, he truly experienced the power of being a royal tutor.