Liang Shixian quickly organized a patrol team, including the Shaoxing master and ten new government officials. Each government official also brought three helpers, a large team of more than forty people.
First, we walked around the county town, but there were not many rich households in the city. The last time Wang Er made a rebellion, he had already killed every one of the rich households in the city. From the few remaining rich households, there were not many that could be apportioned. Money.
Liang Shixian left the city and wandered around the countryside.
Along the way, we passed through Shijia Village, Dujiagui Village, Chegai Village, Daxian Village...everywhere we passed was desolate. It was not easy to find one family among the ten houses. There was dry loess everywhere, and the roadside was full of cracks. You can also see the white bones of people who died of starvation.
Occasionally, I finally saw a large building that looked like a squire's castle. When I walked over and took a look, I found that it had been burned down by bandits and bandits. It was completely ruined and had lost its former glory.
Occasionally, when I find a few living people in the village, I also describe Ku Ning as feeling numb.
Liang Shixian felt a little distressed when he saw it. He couldn't help wiping away his tears. He immediately picked up a pen and wrote a memorial: "In the year of Ding Mao, there was a drought in Chengcheng and a severe famine. The people could not provide for themselves, and Dao and Jin looked at each other, or the group Those who took millet from the rich were afraid of being hunted and executed, so they began to gather together as thieves. When thieves started, hunger was more beneficial. Year after year, the land was bare, and thousands of meters were fought
Money cannot be obtained, people eat each other, return from chaos, and hungry people become thieves. People from far away look at the city and think it is a sea of misery..."
After writing, Liang Shixian burst into tears: "The people in Chengcheng are suffering. Now that I have taken office here, how can I save them? Let alone save them, it is difficult for them to even survive."
The master whispered: "Please ask the court for some money to help the victims. Can you get it?"
Liang Shixian shook his head. He knew that the imperial court had no money, so how could it manage such a small place like Chengcheng.
The group of people walked forward in despair, not feeling very relaxed. Suddenly, a government official shouted loudly: "Lord, the county magistrate, a village should appear, and they are actually...preparing for autumn sowing."
"What?"
Liang Shixian perked up: "Is there such a village?"
He quickly climbed up and looked forward. He saw a sizable village on the hillside in front of him. In the middle of the village was a large-scale castle. At first glance, it looked like the kind of thing that only wealthy people could build. The castle wall alone They are all three feet tall.
I'm afraid not only a wealthy family can afford to build this.
Next to the castle, there are several houses, forming a small village. It is obvious that this village is inhabited by poor people, who are tenants working long-term for the landlord in the big castle next to it.
Of course, this is not the point. The point is that the large area of land centered on Jiabao seems to be warm and moist, with grass sprouts sprouting in many places. It is obvious that it has only rained here a few days ago.
There are many farmers in the fields, plowing the fields to loosen the soil, opening canals to divert water, and making final preparations before sowing in autumn.
Liang Shixian was overjoyed: "There is always a road ahead. It has rained here, but the people here have survived."
The master was also overjoyed: "Your Excellency, that castle is extraordinary. Only a very rich man could afford to build it. If we talk to him, we might be able to get him to help with funding."
Liang Shixian woke up slightly. By the way, don't forget the purpose of my trip. I have to ask rich people to come up with money to help tide over this difficulty. But this castle is so big that the person who built it must have a strong backing. He said Bu Ding's family has four generations and three sons. It is a super powerful family.
How can I, a small Qipin county magistrate, talk to others?
Thinking of this, I really feel a little panicked!
However, it’s okay to panic. It’s not for myself, but for the millions of people in Chengcheng County. I walk upright, sit upright, and have a strong back. There is nothing to be afraid of.
Liang Shixian gritted his teeth: "Let's go and visit him."
Inside Gaojiabao.
Thirty-two was crossing his legs with a proud look on his face, watching the master he had just recruited writing furiously and counting the supplies in the warehouse on the second floor of the watchtower.
Since the bandits retreated, transportation has become more convenient, and it has become easier to travel to and from the county seat. Thirty-two has recently made several trips to the county seat to meet with his wife. He also invited the master, helpers, etc., and there are still a few horses in the fort. Horses and carriages were hitched, and there was no shortage of all kinds of supplies.
The new master in front of me was a scholar named Tan Liwen who failed in the imperial examination. He came from a poor family and wore patches on his clothes. He studied hard for ten years and failed in the imperial examination. After failing several times, he became disheartened and decided to study hard. I went out to find a job as a master, but I had just become a master and my hands and feet were really not very good.
"Ah? This stroke was written wrong." Tan Liwen was a little panicked. He wanted to change it but couldn't. He was in a hurry and had to get a new piece of paper and rewrite the entire page.
Thirty-Two raised his eyebrows and cursed: "Why are you so useless? How many words do you write and you make a mistake? How much paper is wasted? Our paper mill has just started making paper, and now paper is very precious."
Tan Liwen quickly smiled: "Dong Weng, I'm very sorry. I must be more careful next time."
Thirty-two: "Humph!"
He was cursing, but he was secretly happy in his heart. He even wanted to sing, but he couldn't show it in front of his subordinates. This is called "turning over and becoming the master's boss", and it's so satisfying.
At this moment, a newly hired helper ran in from outside: "Dong Weng, the new county magistrate is here, less than two miles away from our village.
Thirty-two: "Huh?"
This shock was so great that Thirty-Two jumped to his feet: "Quickly, inform all the villagers to hide the armor and all the sacred objects given by the God. Don't let corrupt officials see it, so as not to cause trouble."
The gangster grinned: "Tianzun will turn corrupt officials into meat pies with one slap, what is there to be afraid of?
Thirty-two snorted: "You have been in the village for a while, and you still don't understand Tianzun's behavior? He will not slap people without asking. If he is not a very vicious person, he will not take action. , stop talking nonsense and go quickly."
The helper hurried away, and shouts and shouts were heard in Gaojiabao. After a while, all the gods and artifacts were hidden, and even the huge solar car was covered with cloth to prevent it from being exposed at all.
Thirty-Two quickly ran up to the third floor, called to Gao Yiye, and whispered: "That guy Cheng Xu is a martial arts ruffian and is easy to fool. If he says that this big castle was built with the money of Mr. Bai, he will fool him." It passed. But the new county magistrate seems to be a very knowledgeable guy, and his mind works very quickly.
It's not easy to fool him. I'm afraid we can't fool him with the tricks we used before. "
"Fortunately, he is a new official and is not familiar with the local area. I made up a story and lied to him that this family fort is Mr. Li's family property. I remember that Tianzun's surname is Li, so this is the Li family. Remember It’s clear, I am the chief steward of Mr. Li’s family, and you are Mr. Li’s eldest wife. You must remember it clearly and don’t let it slip.”
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