Jiang Quanyi followed Wu Zheng a little later, but in Yingtian Mansion, he was familiar with Wu Zheng's actions of "robbing the rich and helping the poor". In fact, after Jiang Quanyi understood Wu Zheng's nature, he agreed and supported this move.

Jiang Quanyi smiled now. This is worth doing.

But Zu Dabi's face changed color over there. He was shocked. Although he had a bad reputation, the consequences were still controllable. On the contrary, if he stole merchants, gentlemen and wealthy families, the problem would be serious.

Whether it was the Ming Dynasty or the Qing Dynasty, I had never heard of those who dared to do this. You should know that when you are an official, you must first visit the local gentry to seek their support for their government orders, which is the so-called strong dragons do not suppress local snakes, otherwise they will be attacked by groups.

Of course, Wu Zheng had too much power and too high, so he did not need to seek support from local forces in Huai'an. However, the reason is the same. Even if it is an emperor, no matter how powerful it is, he still needs the support of the people below. It is said that "there are people carrying flowers and sedan chairs."

Once you really take action to steal these "social elites", can you still stay in Huai'an City? In addition, Taizhou Guard had seen blood in the city before, so why wouldn't it cause riots immediately?

"I will never be allowed... The prince, after less than three months of the arrival of Huaian City, he would visit the gentry and the experts of the countryside to invite a banquet in exchange for their support for me to station in this city. Even if he ordered the food on the market to be collected due to food shortages, he would not dare to easily move the rice shops and grain shops of these people..."

Wu Zheng smiled and said, "You just want to answer my question."

Zu Dabi choked and had to say, "Actually, the gentry masters in the city have almost gone. They left Huaian before the war, some went to Fengyang, some crossed the river to Qinghe, Suqian and other places... Prince, this matter is really impossible. If you really want to do it, it would be better to rob ordinary people."

Wu Zheng smiled and shook his head and said, "It's just right that people are not there. There is a saying that monks can't run away. Just have a family business... In this way, Jiang Quanyi, go to the yamen to check the household registration list, then follow the map to search for the various rice shops and grain shops... Of course, you must explain to the people how much you have taken. Leave a certificate, and say that I borrow it for a while. After the war is over, you can just ask me for the account with this evidence."

Jiang Quanyi laughed and said, "I have the order."

Wu Zheng looked upright and said, "Remember, it's not robbing... it's borrowing!"

Jiang Quanyi nodded with understanding and said, "I can pay attention."

Zu Dabi looked at the two people in a daze. Isn’t this an enemy of the world? In Zu Dabi’s opinion, the world’s people represent these “social elites” and have no relationship with ordinary people. Wu Zheng’s move did refresh his concept.

When Jiang Quanyi left to do business, Wu Zheng smiled and said to Zu Dabi, who was unable to close his mouth for a long time, and said, "Let's commander relax. I am not an unreasonable person. Instead of burying the food of these people in the cellar, it is better to borrow my envoy first to solve the urgent problem, right?"

Zu Dabi said, "They did not break the law...at least they would not confiscate the house. Whether it is according to the Ming or Qing laws, the anti-counterfeiting of residential buildings is iron law!"

Residential anti-counterfeiting means that if others illegally enter your home, you have the right to exercise violence, and even killing is not considered illegal.

This law originated from Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty. In order to quickly win over the hearts of the people and strengthen himself, he defined this article as an extremely important one of the nine-sound rhythms.

In other words, even government officials cannot enter private houses with masters (this law has been used until later generations, but what is funny is that "country a" inherited this law and has been used to this day).

It is obvious that Wu Zheng did not know this law, so he had memories of later generations. As soon as the war began, all people and things in the territory under his jurisdiction could be requisitioned.

Wu Zheng waved his hand and said sneered: "I didn't say that I was chasing their homes, just borrowing some rice and grain for the time being... I'll return it to them then."

Zu Dabi was silent, he was speechless. Is this called borrowing?

Maybe Wu Zhengjie is sincere, but once the army is used, can it still be called "borrow"?

Wu Zheng obviously did not have this kind of self-consciousness, so he immediately changed the subject and asked: "Did the commander of the ancestor not have the interest in saying what I am in my heart?"

When Zu Dabi heard this, he sighed in his heart, and he still had to come what should come, and he could not avoid it, nor could he avoid it.

"I am about to report to the prince."

"Then let's talk." Wu Zheng pointed to the seat, "Sit down and talk, and talk from the beginning."

"Thank you, Prince." Zu Dabi bowed and sat down slowly, "In fact, the Regent... Dorgon's layout in this battle is hard to see the whole story. The prince knows that the humble position is just a surrender..."

"No, you are different from other surrendered generals." Wu Zheng interrupted without hesitation, "You are the minister of the scattered rank of the Qing court and the deputy chief of the Han army's inlaid yellow flag. The second rank is actually short of it."

Zu Dabi felt a bitterness in his heart and said with a forced smile: "The prince is so serious. Although he has a high title, he is a Han person after all."

"Um..." Wu Zheng nodded and said, "It's good that you can understand this, so there is no need for me to talk about it. I know that you have to surrender to the Qing Dynasty. Moreover, after surrendering to the Qing Dynasty, there will be no serious record except for this battle in Huai'an City..."

Zu Dabi smiled bitterly. He was divided into two camps at that time. In a blink of an eye, fighting against the enemy became a sin.

Wu Zheng looked at Zu Dabi and said, "Don't feel wronged. I have to surrender to the Qing Dynasty. I can understand it, but it doesn't make sense to work so hard for the Qing court."

"Prince, the north of the Yellow River, even the Huai'an City where the prince is currently staying, has been ruled by the Qing court for five years. In five years... The brothers of Beizhi had hoped that the king's army would fight the northern expedition, but they really couldn't wait for so long... Beizhi had family members to support him. In the Battle of Datong, Beizhi turned the tide and attacked Tulush seriously injured. Later in the Battle of Jinzhou, Dabi killed the Qing army Batulumuktan... Prince, our army was defeated in the Battle of Songjin, and surrendered to the Qing Dynasty was a great regret in this life, but no matter where I talked about it, I am confident that I am worthy of the previous dynasty..."

"No!" Wu Zheng interrupted again, "Having military achievements does not mean that you can cover up your mistake of surrendering to the Qing Dynasty and rebelling against the Ming Dynasty... The previous dynasty may have something to do with you or your brothers, but you are even more to the world, and even more to the Han blood flowing on you."

Zu Dabi was about to refute, but Wu Zheng raised his hand to stop him. "I have no time to worry about the affairs of the previous dynasty with you. The war is urgent now. You should talk about Dorgon's deployment first... If you know, if you don't know, you can tell me what you know, and if you don't know, you can tell me everything."

Zu Dabi sighed heavily. He knew in his heart that in the battle of Huaian City, he caused great casualties in Taizhou Guards. Wu Zheng had deep prejudice against him, and it was a blessing not to pursue him. If he said more, it would have changed his mind.
Chapter completed!