Lao Niu sneered in his heart.
Since meeting Mr. Su, Lao Niu has seen too many such black-hearted people.
Zhang San's ultimatum cannot be fake, because it was bought by Dajiang League from Jiankang with real money and silver and given to Sikong Tu.
The landowner tore up the book and refused to acknowledge it, just because he was greedy, but he didn't know whether it was the greedy Xue Baizhi's beauty, or the money he and Zhang San had.
"Sir, this is an ultimatum issued by the imperial court, and it has been recorded at the Chancellor's Desk."
Zhang San hurriedly stepped forward and said.
"No matter how many sophistry you make, you can't hide it from my eyes. The city god of this county has already reported it to the county magistrate, and some demon took this opportunity to gain the trust of incense."
The landowner looked at the people in the village with a sneer: "You only think that you can buy a life with one piece of money, but do you know what these monsters are thinking? Take it from me."
Several officers got off their horses and took out the bright iron chains from their saddles to lock Zhang San and Lao Niu.
Zhang San watched them walking by, feeling a little dazed in his heart. Once upon a time, he was no different from them.
These government servants are said to be official servants, but in fact they are just domestic slaves of the landlord.
It's funny that I didn't realize it was ugly at that time, but now that I'm in a different place, I just feel that it was really ugly.
Zhang San looked at Lao Niu, but saw that Brother Niu had already put his wrist in his mouth and kept mumbling.
"Master, we are really unjust. Master, take a closer look at the ultimatum."
It's not that Lao Niu has a good temper, it's that the female cultivator is very powerful and scares Lao Niu so much that he doesn't dare to take action.
Otherwise, this group of people must know what it means to have a face full of chrysanthemums, and their dead fish eyes must be beaten into buttocks to relieve their hatred.
"Although these two people say they have nothing to do with the fairy, they are just here according to the court's laws. I also asked the fairy to come with me to see the county magistrate."
The landowner touched the two tufts of beard on his mouth, feeling elegant and easy-going.
Xue Baizhi nodded slightly when he heard the words, but felt happy in his heart. No wonder the seniors in the sect asked us to ask questions about our hearts. After walking in this world, our anger control skills have indeed improved a lot.
The proud landlord then ordered his servants to carefully touch the bodies of Zhang San and Lao Niu, and collect all the talismans as evidence.
"You unscrupulous people have no idea of the kindness of the imperial court."
The landowner looked at the talismans he had found and was so happy that he never forgot to teach the surrounding villagers a lesson.
"You actually dare to drink the talisman water given by the demon. Do you have the loyalty and filial piety in your heart? When I report it to the county magistrate, you will be punished. Remember, you must not drink the talisman water given by the demon. .”
After speaking for a while, the landowner looked down at the angry eyes of the people below.
However, what can you do to me?
"Walk."
The landowner waved his sleeves and headed towards Wenning County.
Zhang San and Lao Niu were dragged along the road in shackles and chains. Xue Baizhi said that she couldn't ride a horse, so the landowner had no choice but to order someone to bring a donkey from a commoner's home for her to ride on.
Wenning County is not far away, and it won't take long to see the loess city wall in the distance.
This earthen wall was originally built during the founding years of Daliang. Deep in the interior of Wenning County, there was no threat. The local officials did not take this wall seriously. As time went by, it gradually fell into disuse and gradually became a furnishings.
The disaster has passed, and there are no more refugees outside the county town. Most of them have either filled up the mass graves in the south of the city, or have become newly acquired slaves of wealthy families.
It's just that the feeling of being empty and desolate is deeply engraved here like a brand.
Two old soldiers, wearing patched clothes, stood at the door. When they saw the team of landowners arriving, they stepped forward to greet them while scolding the common people staying at the door to get out of the way.
The landowner led his men straight to the county government office.
Zhang San and Lao Niu were sent directly to prison, while Xue Baizhi was arranged to wait in the local government office.
The landlord arranged his clothes a little and walked quietly towards the back office.
The county magistrate was closing his eyes and concentrating. This magistrate was only about fifty years old. His ancestors were all wealthy businessmen in Jiankang. His family spent money to recruit a supervisor in the Imperial College. Later, he was released as a foreign official and worked as a county magistrate throughout his life.
I have been an honest official and a corrupt official, but now I am seeking comfort and become a mediocre official.
He was lying on a yellow bamboo rocking chair, holding a purple clay pot, sipping tea, and flipping through a notebook from the previous dynasty.
"See the Lord County Lord."
When the landowner saw this man, he hurriedly saluted.
Even if he is a supervisor of the Imperial College, he represents the imperial court behind his back, and he is not something that a big local family like him can underestimate. What's more, this old official said that all the big and small matters in the yamen are done by the family.
"You're back? Did things go smoothly?"
He didn't move much, still drinking tea and looking at the tea in his hand.
The county magistrate is the parent of a county, the upright Bailihou, and a mere bookkeeper. Even if he is a land tiger, it is not worth his efforts.
"Shun Shun, I took a few demons and I don't know how to deal with them."
"Tianzhubu, your time in the Yamen is not short. The old rule is that those who are willing to pay will be beaten and let go. Those who are unwilling to pay will be given a long memory and sent to the imperial censor after the New Year. Taiwan performance."
Magistrate Wen Ning put down the purple clay pot in his hand.
"Is that all?"
"There is something else I would like the county magistrate to take a look at."
The landowner said as he took out a yellow talisman from his arms and gently handed it to the county magistrate.
"Please take a look, Lord County. I have already asked someone to inquire. The talisman distributed by the demon is a foundation-reinforcement and energy-repairing charm. It can indeed suppress the plague."
"Suppress it?"
"Yes, if you drink Talisman Water, you will be protected from getting sick for a month."
The county minister hummed and looked through the books in his hand again. It seemed that his mind was back to reading, but his brows were frowning tightly.
"So this is a long-term business. The official has already found a buyer, and there are several old names who are willing to underwrite it on your behalf..." The landowner's secretary considered the sentence for a moment: "Underwriting stolen goods can also be regarded as serving the court."
"It is also a good thing for the people. Although this talisman water cannot cut off the roots, it can also cure diseases."
Magistrate Wen Ning picked up a yellow talisman and then ordered.
"Now that you have these magic talismans, don't let the quack doctors harm the people anymore. You lead people to arrest those wandering doctors."
The landowner hesitated for a moment when he heard the county magistrate's words.
This is obviously forcing the people to buy this talisman water.
He would leave as soon as he had made enough money, but the Lao Tian family still wanted to take root in Wenning County.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid there are not enough manpower in the Yamen..."
"Then go hire him and give him a reward. Anyone who can catch a wandering doctor to the county government will be rewarded with five taels of silver per strand."
The magistrate stood up from his rocking chair.
"Send servants to spread the rumors again. Anyone who drinks the talisman water is an adulterer, and the court will definitely question them. Every family will be arrested, and every village will be arrested."
Wen Ning County Magistrate looked at the landowner's register and said: "This county's term of office is one year away. Landowner's register, the position of county magistrate is still vacant. You must do your best and don't let me down."
"It will save you the trouble of lowering your rank."
The landowner replied quickly.
Isn’t it just a desperate fortune?
Come on, if the Lao Tian family didn't earn enough money to annihilate their children and grandchildren, they wouldn't be where they are today.
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