Chapter 1361
Who is the head of this family in this generation?
Chapter 1361 Who is the head of this family in this generation?
Uncle Qin and Qin Xiaomi expressed the same disdain: "Secrets of the universe, past and present? Can't you just speak plainly? Why do you have to use these pretentious words?"
"Second brother-in-law and eldest niece, you must not be rude," the Prince of Ye reminded them, emphasizing the need to respect Elder Qiong.
“Okay, we were wrong. Please explain in detail, sir, what is the explanation?” the uncle and nephew asked.
Qiong Laodao said, "The rumor is that the patriarch has hidden many resources from ancient times to the present, such as ancient books, secret recipes, and real maps and true histories of various dynasties."
"Then who is the head of the family? Let His Majesty issue an edict to ask him the truth." Uncle Qin asked innocently and foolishly.
Old Qiong sighed, "Although I am a renowned scholar, I am not the head of the Luan family, so I do not know who the head of the family is."
Even the heads of families who had participated in the Grand Clan Alliance's Grand Ceremony had never seen the true face of their patriarch.
"Even if you've seen them, they were the heads of the previous generations. Who is the head of the current generation? Does he live on the mainland or on an overseas island? Ninety-nine percent of people don't know."
"Moreover, the location of each grand ceremony is different. Those who can participate in the grand ceremony are all loyal allies, and they do not know each other's true identities. They only communicate through letters and assign tasks."
"No, this is definitely the Dark Emperor! How dare your aristocratic alliance do this? Brother-in-law, His Majesty must thoroughly investigate the powerful aristocratic families!" Uncle Qin was shocked, but even more shocked that Elder Qiong dared to reveal this secret.
However, what can be spoken aloud is not a secret.
Qiong Lao glanced at him sideways: "Every change of dynasty is supported by the aristocratic family alliance. The aristocratic family alliance has been kind to all dynasties, so every dynasty treats its supporters with courtesy and righteousness... As long as there is no evidence to prove open rebellion, such private rumors, private sacrifices and banquets are allowed."
What is the power to turn the tide and make things happen? This is it!
In fact, in order to win over and weaken this power, emperors of various dynasties had to bestow favors upon aristocratic families and invite them to serve as officials in the court. Tsk tsk tsk.
"Then the clue you provided is useless." Qin Xiaomi frowned and asked again, "Do other ancient families, such as the Zhang family, Xie family, Ying family, and Kong family, have ancient history books and ancient maps?"
Qiong Lao: "I don't know, but even if it exists, it would have to be exchanged for benefits... The Zhang family's papermaking formula was exchanged for a noble title. Even though the dynasty that bestowed the title upon the Zhang family has already perished, the Zhang family has since gained the reputation of a noble family with high rank and honors."
"No way, is he really that greedy? All he's doing is presenting the court with an ancient history book and map." Qin Xiaomi was speechless. At this moment, she agreed with some of the emperor's actions. To give it or not to give it? If not, confiscate their property! Damn it!
Master Qiong said, "The imperial court represents the orthodoxy and can only do proper things. It must never do anything reckless or unruly, otherwise it will be difficult to implement any policies."
“Old Master Qiong is right. In that case, let’s do our best and leave the rest to fate.” The Prince of Ye stopped worrying about finding the true ancient history and the true ancient map, and said only, “Let’s use the strategy of sowing discord first.”
He added, “Let’s go back to the Wuyuan Guest House and Council Hall to discuss what we should say to Wei Min tomorrow… My niece is coming too, so please let us know what you’re going to say in advance. If there’s anything inappropriate, we’ll revise it for you.”
Qin Xiaomi didn't want to do the same thing twice, but she still agreed: "Okay, consider this a heads-up so you won't get angry at me tomorrow."
"Xiao Mi," Jiang Dalang called out to her, afraid she might have forgotten him.
Qin Xiaomi frowned and said to him, "Why are you still here? Hurry up and spread rumors to sow discord... Oh, if you're tired, you can rest first and spread rumors tomorrow morning."
Uncle Qin was so moved by her words: "Niece, you've finally stopped being so stingy."
She truly treated Dalang like a donkey; if Dalang's health were even slightly compromised, she would have driven him to sudden death by his constant demands.
Qin Xiaomi glanced at him sideways.
Jiang Dalang quickly chimed in, saying to her, "Don't worry, Xiaomi, my body can still handle it, I can work... During the operation of the sharp weapon workshop, I will personally oversee it. Anyone who dares to disobey or cause trouble will be dealt with by me. Xiaomi, you just need to focus on making sharp weapons."
"If you lack raw materials, just tell me and I'll lead my troops to get them for you."
Uncle Qin, Elder Qiong, Prince Ye, and students including Si Pei: The eldest son's feelings for his niece/Master Qin are truly sincere and touching!
Si Pei quickly jotted this down, thinking that the love between men and women amidst war was incredibly beautiful. Beautiful my foot!
He was singled out by Qin Xiaomi: "Young Master Si Pei, you are the direct descendant of the Si family. Do you have any ancient history books or ancient maps at home? If so, take them out and we'll count them as military merits for you."
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Si Pei pondered for a moment and nodded: "Yes, my family and my maternal grandparents' family have a lot of ancient books and maps. I have seen them, but they are similar to the ones we have now."
Qiong Laodao said, "Si Pei is innocent. Even if the Si family has something, they won't let him know. He can't hide it."
Si Pei: "..." Why do I feel like I've been praised and then scolded at the same time?
Qin Xiaomi sighed: "Alright, then Si Pei, tomorrow you'll be responsible for using your status as a scion of a prominent family to help those who look down on female heroes."
Si Pei: "Understood, please rest assured, Mr. Qin, I've mastered this job!"
Si Feng couldn't bear to look... Brother, do you even remember you're a young master from a prestigious family? You're practically Qin Dong's laborer now!
No, he's been a laborer for a long time.
"And..." Qin Xiaomi added, "Si Pei, you should mobilize all the aristocratic families to open the private warehouses hidden near the capital city and move the supplies into the city. Otherwise, when the enemy comes, they may seize the supplies."
"Even if the city isn't captured by the enemy, if you get trapped inside and die, all the supplies in your private warehouses will be wasted. So hand over all your supplies, and you'll get military merit for it!"
Si Feng: "..." You not only treat my Pei-ge like a laborer, you treat him like a pig to be slaughtered!
Si Pei thought, "That makes sense. Please rest assured, Master Qin, I won't sleep tonight. I'll go and break into the doors of all the major families in the capital city. I'll make them hand over their stockpiled supplies, even if it kills me! I can't let this go to waste!"
"Si Feng, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and come along! It'll be dawn in a few hours!"
Si Feng was numb and had no choice but to follow.
Gao Zhenzhi was a little flustered, wavering between left and right, unsure whether to join the group... He just wanted to make a contribution, not hand over his supplies. He wanted to continue living the life where others ate wild vegetables while he ate eighteen dishes.
"Go and keep the accounts. As for the supplies, I'm not asking you to hand them all over. You should keep enough for your own and all your servants' expenses for six months, and then hand over the excess." Old Master Qiong sighed. This student seemed shrewd but was a bit foolish.
"Yes, thank you, sir!" Gao Zhenzhi was overjoyed and immediately ran off, afraid of being called to work with Si Pei and the others.
He didn't want to offend anyone, lest he be tripped up by powerful families after entering officialdom; he only wanted to make a name for himself.
"Tell our superior, Pei Sifeng, not to persuade people to donate all their supplies... Protect them well," Qiong Lao instructed his bodyguards.
"Yes." The chief assassin accepted the order and left.
"Come on, let's get busy too," the Prince of Ye said to them.
"Xiao Mi, take good care of yourself, eat more and sleep more." Jiang Dalang said this again... All he ever wanted was for her to live a carefree and joyful life.
But in both lifetimes, Su Su lived a life that was too tiring.
"Mmm." Qin Xiaomi raised her hand and waved, then helped Old Madam Guan and left with Prince Ye and the others.
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Inside the study of the council chamber, King Ye, Elder Qiong, Qi the Angel, Grandpa Qin, and Uncle Qin Er were all very worried after reading Qin Xiaomi's "Complete Matters of the Weapon Manufacturing Workshop".