On this day, Jiang Fan announced five major events at once.
The first is that each force is most concerned about its own foundation. Jiang Fan directly decided that the original sphere of influence would remain unchanged, but 20% of the tax would need to be paid. This was not too much, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. As for the amount of taxes, since there is no government control, it is not up to you to decide. When the time comes, you just need to be able to live with it.
Second, notify all forces that those who do evil will disband themselves, otherwise they will be severely punished if found out. This actually made many Jianghu gangsters secretly lament.
Third, the management of the fief is temporarily handled by the Xiaoyao Society. Wherever the banner of the Xiaoyao Society reaches, all forces must obey the orders, otherwise it will be regarded as treason and punished.
Fourth, the Zhenxi Palace is located a hundred miles southwest of Ji Le City, built along the Canglan River and adjacent to Linjiang Pavilion.
Fifth, starting tomorrow, we will patrol the entire territory, clean up the fiefdoms, and determine the garrison points for 100,000 troops. This is particularly concerning, as it means that anyone with second thoughts must run away as soon as possible. Otherwise, what you will face is plowing the court and sweeping holes.
One hundred thousand troops were stationed, which shocked the hearts of all those who paid attention to the matter overtly and covertly. This shows that the 100,000-strong army will not evacuate the fiefdom, but will be stationed all year round. King Zhenxi will not just walk around and leave.
This news will obviously stimulate the State of Wei, which is most concerned about this area, but they are using the name of King Zhenxi's private army, so you can't say anything. Otherwise, you can simply raise troops to attack. At that time, the State of Qin will not sit idly by. . It was indeed enough to give King Wei a headache.
Everything was going relatively smoothly, but no one expected that something suddenly changed when the meeting was about to end.
This variable comes from Hecang County.
Hecang County is located fifty miles east of Linjiang Pavilion and is a relatively broad plain area.
The establishment of Hecang County was also an accident.
Fifty years ago, the world was in chaos and foreign tribes invaded. A Wei general named Shen Tuxiu was deprived of his rank and expelled from the Wei army because he disobeyed military orders in a battle with the barbarians.
Shen Tuxiu left Wei State with hundreds of his followers and came to this plain, where he set up a simple village to settle down.
In the following years, wars of various sizes continued between Qin and Wei, and more and more refugees from both countries gathered. Due to the flat terrain and relatively fertile land here, and the Shentu family's intention to gather together, a gathering place of nearly 200,000 people gradually formed.
Later, Shentu Xiu carried out a large-scale construction project and built Hecang County using the historical name of this place designated by the Zhou Dynasty several years ago. He named himself the county governor. In order to preserve his territory and wealth, Shentu Xiu established a private army with his two sons Shentu Hu and Shentu Bao.
Since Shentu Xiu was very good at riding and shooting, his private army was made up of cavalry. The total number was only 10,000, but they were very brave and good at fighting. They came and went like the wind. They were very prestigious under the leadership of brothers Shentu Hu and Shentu Bao. Many people like to call them It's called Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.
With the help of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, the Shentu family finally stabilized, and He Cangjun became the third largest force after Paradise City and the Huanglong Gang.
The one who stood up and spoke out was Shen Tu Bao's cousin, Shen Tu Mandrill, the flank commander of the Tiger and Pao Cavalry.
"I, Shentu Mandrill, have objections!"
As he shouted loudly, the platform suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes turned to this person.
Jiang Fan narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at this person.
This is a middle-aged man who is seven feet tall and very capable.
"Your...name is Shentu Mandrill?"
"That's right!" The man said proudly: "I, Shentu Mandrill, am the flank commander of the Cangjun Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. I have some questions that I would like to ask the prince."
Jiang Fan looked indifferent: "Since I choose to meet with you in public, you can naturally listen to it."
Shentu Mandrill swung his big cloak and walked out of the seat, only slightly arching his hands and saying, "May I ask, Your Majesty, as you just said, we will all surrender, and those who do not comply need to leave the fiefdom on their own, right?"
"Not bad." Jiang Fan looked at him and replied simply.
"Okay, then Shentu Mandrill has a question. Since Ji Le City can be independent, why can't Cangjun and I? Isn't it just a matter of offering money and silk? Although Hecangjun is not very rich, he is also willing to give a hundred thousand taels of silver in exchange for independence. Zi Zi, I wonder if the prince agrees?"
This is a target. You must know that Paradise City paid at least ten million taels of silver, but the Shentu family only paid one hundred thousand taels to get the richest piece of land.
Jiang Fan was not in a hurry: "Oh? What if I don't agree?"
Shen Tuxiu raised his voice: "Your Majesty once said that because of historical reasons, Your Majesty is willing to let Ji Le remain independent. But fifty years after the establishment of Cangjun and I, refugees spontaneously gathered into the city. There are also deep-rooted historical reasons. Why bother to insist on it?" Forcing, what about taking someone’s inheritance?”
His words caused a burst of whispers. In fact, many people were unwilling to submit, but the bold Shentu Mandrill spoke what was in their hearts. For a while, they all focused on Jiang Fan, hoping to hear an answer.
Jiang Fan looked at this person with great interest and suddenly smiled: "Jie Le gave tens of millions of taels of silver in exchange for land with a radius of three hundred miles. He Cangjun occupies an area of three thousand miles, which is ten times that of Ji Le City. So, I will offer you Ten million taels of silver, the price is clearly marked, and you are innocent, what do you think?"
Everyone gasped. The price was too outrageous. Who could afford ten million taels of silver? Does the entire Wei treasury have it? But with Paradise City in front, it really makes sense.
Shen Tuma's face was filled with anger: "Your Majesty... I'm going to force you to die..."
Jiang Fan's expression suddenly darkened: "You mean, you want to rebel?"
Even though Shentu Mandrill was furious, he did not dare to explode on the spot. He gritted his teeth and said: "One million taels..."
"Pah!" Jiang Fan slapped his palm on the table with a cold voice: "Shentu Mandrill, do you think I am very free? Are you bargaining with you here? I will go on patrol tomorrow and arrive at Shentu's house in ten days. If I haven't handed it over by then, In obedience, the city will be destroyed and people will be killed!”
Suddenly the whole place was silent.
Shentu Mandrill was furious: "Your Majesty... has an army of one hundred thousand, but my Shentu family also has two hundred thousand people who are willing to live and die with the city. Doesn't Your Majesty care about the common people?"
Jiang Fan laughed and sneered: "Threatening the king with civilians? You really have a right to death. Remember, civilians who abide by the law are regarded as common people, and those who use weapons to fight against the government are regarded as traitors. I am issuing an announcement today that everyone Those who do not resist the people of Hecang County will still be the people under my rule, and those who resist will be considered as rebels. As for your Shentu family, please explain to me clearly... whether you will obey or not?"
Jiang Fan's tyranny made everyone gasp. It seems that since this person brought the army, he was not here to negotiate at all, but to suppress it with force. In a word, obedience is regarded as a citizen, disobedience is regarded as a thief, and he does not want to waste time at all. What's the point?
Shentu Mandrill's chest was heaving and his face was ashen.
"Your Majesty... My Shentu family has been running it for fifty years, and two hundred thousand people have worked hard to build the city. Just a word from you, and I have to give it up. It would be too overbearing. Today, Shentu Mandarin expressed his position on behalf of the Shentu family that we will never succumb to power. We I want to see how the prince bullies the weak and tortures the people!"
