Sign a Lu Fengxian at the beginning

Eastern Wasteland.

Donghuanghou Mansion.

The Marquis of Donghuang sat on the main seat with a deep expression on his face.

Sitting below were seven or eight generals of the Donghuang Army, each of whom had a slight frown on their brows.

"Master Hou, you have to make up your mind on this matter."

"People from the Imperial Household Department have begun to measure and count all the land in our cities in the Eastern Wasteland. Some people from the landowning families had objections, but in the end, the people from Dongchang directly took over all the land."

"Every city in the Eastern Wasteland is now in panic. If this continues, problems may arise."

A general looked at Donghuang Hou on the throne and said.

"Yes! Mr. Hou."

"Why does the imperial court suddenly want to measure and calculate land?"

"Isn't this just looking for trouble?"

"Those landowners from aristocratic families all value their land more than their lives. How could they allow the imperial court to measure and count their land?"

"Is it possible that the imperial court really wants to seize the land held by these aristocratic landowners?"

Another general also frowned and said.

Now people from the imperial household department have begun to measure and count the land in various cities in the Eastern Wasteland.

Anyone who had objections or refused to cooperate was arrested directly by the factory guards in the East Factory.

This has caused people in all the cities in the Eastern Wasteland to panic. Even they, the people in the Eastern Wasteland Army, are feeling a little panicked.

After listening to the generals' words, Donghuang Hou raised his eyes and glanced at the generals below: "The people you said are panic-stricken include yourselves!"

Donghuang Hou knew that these generals had land in their hands.

Moreover, everyone has a lot of land in their hands.

The imperial court suddenly ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to measure and make statistics of the land in the world. Although the purpose is not clear yet, it seems that it had an ulterior motive.

It's strange that these generals are not worried.

Of course, this also includes him, the Marquis of Donghuang.

The land in the hands of the Marquis of Donghuang is no less than that of ordinary landowners from aristocratic families.

The seven or eight generals of the Donghuang Army present here all smiled and did not deny what Donghuang Hou said.

They were indeed a little worried.

Worried about the imperial court’s purpose of measuring and counting the world’s land?

Donghuang Hou glanced at the seven or eight generals present; "Since the imperial court has decreed the measurement and statistics of the world's land, no one can stop this matter."

"I have received news now that the land in Luoyang Sili has been measured and counted."

"Anyone who doesn't cooperate, no matter what their status is, has already been sent to Dongchang's prison."

"Moreover, Xiliang, Northern Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang are all measuring and counting land at the same time. This is the general trend."

"At this time, whoever takes the lead will die."

"So, you all put away your thoughts, wait for the people from the Ministry of Household Affairs to come, and cooperate with them to measure and count your land, and don't make any trouble."

"If something happens, I probably won't be able to save you right now."

Donghuanghou reminded these generals.

"But Lord Marquis, 70% of the land in the world is in the hands of landlords from aristocratic families. They will not easily let the court measure and count their land."

"The imperial court will never kill all the landowners from aristocratic families in the world!"

"The general has heard that the imperial court has encountered great resistance in other places, and some of the factory guards in the East Factory have died."

The Donghuang Army general who spoke first spoke again.

Donghuang Hou glanced at the general: "Nothing, these have nothing to do with us."

"This is something that the court should worry about. We just need to do our own thing well."

"Besides, do you think the imperial court is still the same imperial court as before?"

"Even seven aristocratic families such as the Yuan family in Runan and the Zheng family in Rongyang were killed by the imperial court. Do you think those landlords from aristocratic families will end up well if they don't cooperate with the imperial court?"

Donghuang Hou's words shocked the faces of the seven or eight Donghuang Army generals present.

yes!

Today's court is no longer the same court as before.

First, they destroyed four wealthy families, including the Yuan family of Runan, the Zheng family of Rongyang, and others among the seven great families of the Zhou Dynasty.

He also captured the Marquis of Xiliang and the Marquis of Zhenbei, and took back the power of the Xiliang Army and the Zhenbei Army.

It can be said that the power of the imperial court is no longer what it used to be.

Those powerful local aristocratic families dared not cooperate with the Ministry of Household Affairs, and even moved the factory guards of Dongchang to oppose Dongchang. The final outcome can be imagined.

"Therefore, according to my order, whether it is the Donghuang Army or the cities of Donghuang, try your best to cooperate with the Ministry of Household Affairs and avoid causing more troubles."

Donghuang Hou said directly with an order.

Now that the power of the imperial court has risen, whoever dares to act in a positive and negative way will definitely end up with a bad end.

What's more, Zhao Yun, who severely wounded the Dongyi Imperial Preceptor with one shot, is still in Donghuang. If he doesn't cooperate with the imperial household department, isn't he seeking death?

As soon as Hou Donghuang finished speaking, the housekeeper of the Hou Mansion hurriedly walked into the meeting hall.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Xun, the Minister of Household Affairs, pays homage to the mansion."

The housekeeper hurriedly reported.

"oh!"

"It came quite quickly."

Donghuang Hou was shocked and stood up directly.

"All the generals will follow me to greet Lord Xun."

After all, Xun Yu was the Minister of Household Affairs of the imperial court. Even a prince like Donghuang Hou had to go out in person to greet him.

The Marquis of Donghuang led the generals of the Donghuang Army out of the meeting hall.

When Hou Donghuang arrived at the gate of the Hou Mansion, he saw several figures standing outside the gate.

The figure leading among them was wearing an ordinary gown and looked like an ordinary person.

It's just that drow's temperament that shows that this figure is extraordinary.

This figure is none other than Xun Yu, the Minister of Household Affairs who was ordered to measure and calculate the land in the world.

"I am late to welcome you, so I would like to ask Shangshu Xun to be more considerate."

Donghuang Hou cupped his hands towards Xun Yu and said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, you are too polite. When I came to Donghuang, I did not visit the Marquis immediately. I hope that the Marquis will be more considerate."

Xun Yu also returned the salute to Donghuang Hou and said with a smile.

"Hahaha, Shangshu Xun has the emperor's mandate, I understand."

"Xun Shangshu, please."

The Marquis of Donghuang smiled and welcomed Xun Yu into the Marquis of Donghuang's mansion.

…

In the meeting hall.

Dong Huanghou and Xun Yu sat down in order.

Donghuang Hou glanced at the figure sitting down immediately behind Xun Yu, and asked aloud, "Xun Shangshu, who is this?"

"Cao Shaoqin, the second governor of Zajia Dongchang, has met the Marquis."

Before Xun Yu could speak, Cao Shaoqin stood up on his own initiative, raised his hands to Marquis Donghuang and said.

Cao Shaoqin?

The second governor of Dongchang?

When the Marquis of Donghuang heard this, his eyes flashed involuntarily.

Dongchang's reputation has spread.

Especially the names of the two governors of Dongchang are widely known.

The Marquis of Donghuang did not expect that Cao Shaoqin, the second governor of Dongchang, would actually come to Donghuang.

He didn't recognize the other party's identity just now, thinking he was just an ordinary stall in Dongchang.

Unexpectedly, the second boss of Dongchang came.

It seems that those powerful local families who do not cooperate with the Ministry of Household Affairs are in danger.

The Marquis of Donghuang would not think that Cao Shaoqin, the second governor of Dongchang, would leave Luoyang innocently and come to Donghuang.

"It turns out to be the Second Governor Cao. I didn't recognize him at first glance just now. I hope the Second Governor Cao can forgive me."

Although Cao Shaoqin was an eunuch, he was the second governor of Dongchang.

Coupled with his own strength, even Donghuang Hou had to be polite to Cao Shaoqin.

"Master Hou, you're welcome."

Cao Shaoqin said nothing more and sat down directly.

Cao Shaoqin also came to Donghuang just yesterday, and today he came to Donghuang Hou Mansion with Xun Yu.

After saying hello to Cao Shaoqin, Donghuang Hou looked at Xun Yu again: "Xun Shangshu came to the Hou Mansion today. Do you need any help?"

"If Shangshu Xun needs anything, just ask, I will help you if I can."

Donghuang Hou looked at Xun Yu and said.

"Master Marquis, I believe that His Majesty has issued an order to measure and count the world's land, and Master Marquis has already known about it."

"Xiaguan has started measuring the land in various cities in the Eastern Wasteland in the past few days. However, Xiaguan does not have enough manpower, and there is some resistance from the aristocratic landowners in each city."

"I hope to get the support of the Marquis."

Xun Yu did not hesitate and went straight to the point.

After all, Donghuang is the territory guarded by Donghuanghou, and Donghuanghou has a great influence in Donghuang.

If we can get the support of Donghuanghou, it will be much faster and easier to measure and count the land of Donghuang.

Zhou Chen asked Cao Shaoqin to bring it to Xun Yu, and Xun Yu had already received it.

If Xun Yu wanted to speed up the measurement and statistics of the land in Donghuang, he could only get the full support of the Marquis of Donghuang.

Hearing Xun Yu's blunt words, Donghuang Hou nodded without any surprise; "I already know your Majesty's intention to measure and make statistics of the world's land."

"I have just given an order that both the Donghuang Army and the cities in Donghuang will fully cooperate with Shangshu Xun."

"My Marquis' Mansion also has some land. Shangshu Xun can first measure and make statistics on the land in my Marquis' Mansion. I will let the housekeeper fully cooperate with Xun Shangshu in measuring and making statistics."

Donghuang Hou looked at Xun Yu and said.

"oh!"

"Then I will thank the Marquis first."

A trace of surprise flashed across Xun Yu's face.

Xun Yu didn't expect that Marquis Donghuang would cooperate like this.

One of the purposes of his coming to Donghuanghou Mansion was to gain the support of Donghuanghou Mansion, and the other was to measure the land of Statistics Mansion.

But who would have thought that the Marquis of Donghuang had already issued such an order to support him in measuring and counting the land in the cities of Donghuang, and also asked him to measure and count the land of the Marquis' mansion first.

This actually surprised Xun Yu.

However, this is good, as it saves Xun Yu from having to speak.

After measuring and counting the land of the Hou Mansion, with the leadership of the Hou Mansion and the cooperative orders of Donghuang Hou, the subsequent measurement and statistics of the land will be more effective with half the effort.

It will also be much faster.

"You don't need to thank me. Since this is His Majesty's will, it is also what I should do."

"Xun Shangshu came to Donghuang for the first time, and I have not yet received the wind and dust for Xun Shangshu."

"I'll let someone prepare it right now."

As the Marquis of Donghuang spoke, he was about to let people prepare for the banquet, but was interrupted by Xun Yu.

"Master Marquis, your Majesty has an imperial mandate. His Majesty just issued an urgent order to speed up the measurement and statistics."

"So, let's just forget about it!"

"When your Majesty's decree is fulfilled and there is an opportunity, I will personally host a banquet for the Marquis."

Xun Yu refused Donghuanghou's offer to accept the wind and wash away the dust.

It's not that Xun Yu wanted to refute Donghuang Hou's face.

But Xun Yu really didn't have time, his time was very tight.

Zhou Chen had already asked Cao Shaoqin to send him a message. If he didn't hurry up and speed up, he would be betraying the Holy Grace.

"Oh well!"

"Then I won't force Xun Shangshu."

"Your Majesty's errands are urgent. Once your Majesty's errands are completed and I have the opportunity, I will make up for this banquet for Shangshu Xun."

Donghuang Hou no longer insisted on cleaning up Xun Jiefeng.

The Marquis of Donghuang didn't know much about Xun Yu.

It can be said that Donghuang Hou did not understand Xun Yu at all.

Therefore, it was difficult for Donghuang Hou to insist on supporting Xun Yu.

However, there is one thing that Donghuanghou knows.

That is the person who can be named the Minister of Household Affairs in the palace. He should not be an ordinary simple person.

This can be seen from people like Fang Xuanling, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and Lu Bu.

If he were an ordinary person, he would not be appointed as the Minister of Household Affairs by the person in the palace and shoulder the important task of measuring and statistics of the world's land.

"Thank you, Mr. Hou, for understanding."

"Then let me go and arrange the manpower now to start measuring the land of the Marquis Mansion."

Xun Yu said and already stood up.

Donghuang Hou also stood up and nodded: "No problem, I will ask Butler Song to cooperate with Xun Shangshu to measure the land of the Marquis Mansion."

"Xun Shangshu is short of manpower. If you have any other needs, you can also ask Butler Song. He will make arrangements for Xun Shangshu."

Marquis Donghuang said as he sent Xun Yu and Cao Shaoqin out of the meeting hall.

Watching Xun Yu and Cao Shaoqin leave, the Marquis of Donghuang pondered a little.

"Measure and count the land of the world?"

"It seems that His Majesty has seen the seriousness of the land annexation and wants to take the cake from the family landlord."

"I hope these aristocratic landowners will be smarter, otherwise they will follow in the footsteps of the four major aristocratic families of the Yuan family in Runan."

After Dong Huanghou pondered for a moment, he sighed.

"Master Hou."

At this time, the housekeeper of the Hou Mansion came over.

Marquis Donghuang glanced at the old steward and said, "Steward Song, I will take the people from the Ministry of Revenue to measure the land of the Marquis Mansion later. Don't use any tricks."

"Also, if the people in the household department have any needs, we will try our best to cooperate and satisfy them."

Donghuang Hou looked at the old housekeeper's instructions and said.

"Don't worry, Lord Marquis, I understand."

Butler Song nodded.

"besides."

"Send the news back to the clan, remind them, and ask them to cooperate as much as possible if they can cooperate with the Ministry of Household Measurement and Statistics of the land, and not to conflict with the court."

"Otherwise, the gains outweigh the losses."

Dong Huanghou remembered something again and said to the old housekeeper.

"Master Hou, I'm afraid those people in the clan won't listen to Master Hou."

The old housekeeper hesitated and said.

"It's up to them whether they listen or not. The patriarch should not be short-sighted."

"If there are others who are not afraid of death and want to try the imperial sword, let them try it."

"How much stronger are the four great aristocratic families than the seven great aristocratic families? Couldn't the fact that the four great aristocratic families have been exterminated have sounded the alarm for them before?"

Donghuang Hou said, turned around and walked into the meeting hall.

The old housekeeper also followed closely behind.

Obviously.

The identity of this Marquis of Donghuang is unusual, as he is a member of the four great clans.