After Zhou Quantai's head fell to the ground, it rolled to Butler Liu's feet. Butler Liu rolled his eyes and fainted.
Zhou Quantai's corpse fell to the ground with a thud.
"Song Zhong, take 500 elite soldiers and stay here. Take Zhou Quantai's family, servants, and servants into custody. Count the Zhou family's assets and warehouses. After that, report the amount to me.”
Song Zhong walked out from Zhu Biao's side and bowed.
"The rest of you, follow me to Zhao Shuangji's house!”
The western part of the city where the tycoon Zhao Shuangji lived was in a different direction from the Zhou Clan.
Although the Zhao family was not as rich as the Zhou family, they were still one of the few wealthy merchants in Bianliang City. Other than running many grain stores like the Zhou family, their family also ran a silk and satin business.
It was said that the Zhao family's residence was the residence of a king of the Jin Kingdom in the previous dynasty, and this residence could be traced back to the Grand Marshal Gao's residence in the Northern Song Dynasty.
Commandant Gao was also a capable player. He was good at playing Cuju and won the favor of King Duan.
King Duan of the Great Song Dynasty had a good life. The emperor at that time was his brother Zhao Xu. In theory, the throne had nothing to do with him, the younger brother of the emperor. Therefore, he also extinguished his ambition and focused on developing his arts. He also had achievements in calligraphy and painting.
However, the heavens were just so magical. When you didn't have any hope, the world would often fall into your lap. King Duan's brother, the Emperor, suddenly died without a son. Hence, King Duan was welcomed as the Emperor by the ministers.
His Royal Highness had suddenly become the most respected person in the world, and his trusted aides had naturally also become phoenixes. Among them was Xiao Gao, a Cuju master. Xiao Gao had risen to the top with the help of the emperor's favor and had been promoted to the position of Grand Commandant in front of the palace.
It was said that the son of Grand Commandant Gao was a famous silkpants who liked other people's wives. Because of this hobby, another bandit group was born.
Later on, the Jin Kingdom destroyed the Northern Song Dynasty, and Bianliang became the territory of the Jin Kingdom. This Grand Marshal Gao's Mansion was forcefully occupied by Wanyan Zongwang. Later on, the Jin Kingdom was destroyed by the Mongolia. This residence was bought by Zhao Shuangji's grandfather with a large sum of money and became the old residence of the Zhao family.
Back then, this old residence was naturally grand enough to be the Grand Commandant's Residence. There were nearly a hundred servants in the residence.
However, the usually bustling Zhao residence was lifeless today. The entire residence had a long face, especially the head of the family, Zhao Shuangji, whose face was even paler. If not for one hand supporting the table, he would have fallen long ago.
"Ah Gen, did you see it clearly? Was the Zhou Quantai Clan really surrounded by the army?”Zhao Shuangji asked again, unwilling to give up.
The silk shop assistant named Ah Gen also turned pale and said in a trembling voice,""Old Master, this lowly one saw it clearly. Our silk shop is on Gulou Street, very close to the Zhou Clan Alley. This lowly one closed the door and happened to see the Zhou Clan being surrounded. Moreover, the person leading the army was wearing yellow armor.”
Zhao Shuangji slumped on the chair and muttered," Then it must be true. It's over. The grain store must have angered the Crown Prince. I shouldn't have listened to Zhou Quantai and tried to take chestnuts from the fire!”
Zhao Shuangxiang, the second master of the Zhao family, who was invited to discuss the matter with him, was also anxious."Boss, didn't I say that we can't go against the Crown Prince? You didn't listen! We are just merchants, how can we win against the Crown Prince? He represented the Imperial Court! You…you…sigh, the Zhao family has suffered because of you this time. I wonder how the Crown Prince will deal with them!”
"Father, Second Uncle, why don't we escape?”Zhao Shuangji's son, Zhao Tianbao, said with a long face,"Your son's body is delicate and precious. If the crown prince wants to beat him, your son won't be able to take it!”
"Foolish! The current Bianliang City is like an iron bucket. There are more than ten thousand troops in the city alone, and more than a hundred thousand stationed outside the city. The four gates are guarded 24 hours a day. Where can we run? Moreover, the entire world was the land of the king. Could he run away? Taking a step back, did he not want his family's wealth for so many years?”Zhao Shuangji took a few deep breaths and calmed down a little. He hesitated and speculated,"This old man thinks that the Crown Prince wants us to release the grain. At most, we will listen to his orders and earn less money. At the very least, we will be locked up for a few days.”
Second Elder Wen Zhao Shuangxiang sighed." That's the only way. I suggest that everyone in the residence kneel outside the residence and wait for the army to come. I hope this can dispel the Crown Prince's anger!”
Zhao Shuangji struggled a little when he heard this, but he still nodded in agreement."Second Brother's suggestion is good! Tianbao, hurry to the inner chamber and call your mother, auntie, and second sister out to kneel and welcome the Crown Prince!”
If Zhou Quantai's spirit could hear the Zhao family's arrangements on the road to the netherworld, he would definitely shake his head with a bitter smile. You guys are too naive. The Crown Prince is ruthless. He wants to destroy our two families.
The dozens of members of the Zhao family knelt on the street outside the mansion. This instantly caused an uproar in the entire street.
Although it was already past 11:00, the strange scene still spread like wildfire, attracting many people to watch from afar. Many people were draped in clothes, and it was obvious that they had just climbed out of bed.
Everyone pointed and discussed.
"What's wrong with the Zhao family?"
"Who knows? Are you doing a ritual in the middle of the night?"
"Maybe he offended someone and got punished!”
"You stupid thing. This is the Zhao family. They're used to being domineering. Only others have offended them.”
"Shh, lower your voice. Are you courting death? It's over if they hear you. I heard that he's the descendant of the Northern Song Dynasty's Great Ancestor!”
When Zhu Biao arrived with his army, he saw this scene. He smiled and said mockingly,"This Zhao Shuangji is better than Zhou Quantai, but a traitor is a traitor. Everything else is fine, but I will not forgive him for his two crimes of treason and treason!”
So Zhu Biao repeated what he had done in Zhou Quantai's house. First, he announced the Zhao family's crime of betraying the country in the name of the Ming Crown Prince, and then he killed and ransacked the family.
When Zhao Shuangji's head was chopped off, he was already so scared that he went limp on the ground and peed in a big puddle.
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