flstandardbreds Chapter 242 Just because I glanced at you in the crowd
Chapter 242 Just because I glanced at you in the crowd
Shen Qing raised her hand to look at the egg-sized pearl, which shimmered with a white luster in the sunlight. After turning it around several times, she couldn't find a single flaw. She put her hand down and commented.
"Hmm, not bad."
Shen Qing looked down at the boxes at her feet. Her gaze moved and she saw that there were boxes after boxes, and the courtyard of the An family mansion was almost full. Gold, silver and pearls were common, but there were also many rare and precious treasures that were priceless.
Lu Yuan may look like a roughneck, but he was meticulous in the search of the house, uncovering all the secret doors and hidden rooms. He seemed to be a skilled worker.
If the An family is this wealthy, what if a few more are raided... Is this what it means to profit from war?
Seeing Lu Yuan's gleaming eyes as he gave his orders, the soldiers below worked with great enthusiasm, not feeling tired at all. No wonder they were somewhat disappointed when Anguo surrendered without a fight; they had lost the joy of free shopping!
This move not only eliminated unstable forces in Anguo, but also created a power vacuum in which they could place their own people, and it also made it easier for Xuandu to send people to take over. In addition, they made extra money, so it was a win-win situation and a huge profit.
Just then, a group of soldiers escorted a group of servants.
What should be done with these people?
“Strong laborers are conscripted into the army to do hard labor,” Lu Yuan said, just as a dozen or so beautiful women were being led away. These women had delicate skin and were clearly not slaves; they were likely entertainers kept by the An family. He continued, “If it were any other army, these women would be sent to the army's brothel, but the commander-in-chief has strictly forbidden this since he took command of the army…”
Shen Qing glanced at Lu Yuan: "You seem quite disappointed?"
Lu Yuan shuddered and shook his head like a rattle drum. “I also have sisters in my family. The commander often says that people are already having a hard time in this chaotic world. If one day... we should do good deeds for our families in advance.”
This level of awareness is truly commendable these days. Lu Zhen is an upright person, it's just a pity...
Thinking too much was pointless. Shen Qin watched the actors walk away with their heads down and asked, "What should we do with them? They don't look like they can do any work."
“They were sent to the market to be sold, and the proceeds were used to fund the army.”
Shen Qing asked curiously, "Have any of the brothers in the army ever thought about marrying them?"
Lu Yuan also asked in surprise, "The general also said that they can't do any work, how will they survive?"
"..."
Shen Qing glanced at the An family servants who were being escorted away and noticed something was amiss. "Why are they all servants? Where are the masters from the various branches of the An family?"
"After the investigation, it was discovered that An Huai's defection was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. He had made two preparations beforehand. They were indeed well-informed and reacted quickly enough. Before we even arrived at An's residence, they had already set sail from the harbor to escape."
"...That was decisive, indeed."
"That's how the gentry are..." Sensing Shen Qing's unfriendly gaze, Lu Yuan abruptly changed the subject, "Speaking of which, the entire Tao family has been detained. What does the general intend to do with them?"
"I have already sent someone to Xuanwu City to deliver a message that Tao You will be returning to Andu soon."
"The general means..."
"It's time for the Tao family to change its head."
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After leaving Anfu, Shen Qing rode his horse aimlessly through the streets, looking at Andu... no, it can no longer be called Andu. Whether it will revert to the ancient Kangning City or be given a different name by Emperor Yongxi is unknown. The palace in the distance will become a temporary palace or be given as a residence to princes.
As Shen Qing was lost in thought, a group of soldiers escorted a group of disheveled and dirty prisoners toward him. Recently, people had been being arrested everywhere in Andu, so Shen Qing didn't pay much attention. As the two groups passed each other, Shen Qing felt a chill run down his spine and turned around sharply, his gaze falling on a boy who looked to be about ten years old.
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