As soon as Lin Feng and Cui Yuantu entered the entrance of the hall, all the wealthy people and businessmen gathered in the hall turned around and saluted Lin Feng.
Everyone looked respectful and a little scared. They all knew the news about Lin Feng's destruction of the Yang family, especially the destruction of the Qiang and Di tribes, which was Lin Feng's plan. Especially yesterday, Lin Feng, a county magistrate, actually had a conflict with Shen Quan, the governor of Liangzhou.
At that time, Lin Feng revealed his trump cards, including the sword given by the emperor and the tiger talisman given by the emperor to mobilize troops.
This is simply outrageous.
If it were an ordinary county magistrate, and there was a conflict between the district magistrate and the Liangzhou governor, I am afraid that these people from the rich families, as well as the wealthy businessmen and gentry, would definitely conclude that the county magistrate must die. But Lin Feng was different. Shen Quan might not be able to benefit from a person who had a transcendent status in the emperor's heart.
It was precisely because of this that people from major families, as well as many wealthy businessmen and gentry, gathered together to discuss countermeasures.
Atonement!
How to atone?
Lin Feng never clearly defined it, nor did he arrest anyone. But the news from the government is for these people to actively cooperate and atone for their sins.
This is where the problem lies.
After everyone got together, the final result of the discussion was that Lin Feng asked for money.
Atonement with money!
In fact, the Yang family is engaged in business, and the Yang family is mainly involved in the slave business. As for many other businesses, although the Yang family is also involved, they are not as big as the slave business. Therefore, many wealthy businessmen and gentry in Guzang County are more or less related to the Yang family, and it is impossible for them to have no contact with them.
The head of each major family is named Zhang Fengfu.
He was from a prominent family in Guzang County. Most of the family members serve as county magistrates or many assistant officials in Weiwu County. Compared to the Yang family, although the Zhang family is far behind, it is still quite good.
Zhang Fengfu is in his early sixties and has high prestige. This time, Zhang Fengfu was pushed out as the leader.
Zhang Fengfu took the initiative to salute and said: "Old Zhang Fengfu, I would like to pay my respects to the Marquis."
"Greetings to the Marquis."
The rest of the people saluted one after another.
Everyone faced Lin Feng and did not dare to go any further. You must know that Lin Feng is a Grandmaster. It is said that he killed Grandmaster level warriors one after another on the battlefield and killed countless people.
Such people are terrifying.
Especially Lin Feng, who was so handsome and handsome, but he killed people wantonly and killed people like crazy. Thinking about that scene makes people feel horrified.
I just feel my scalp is numb.
Lin Feng noticed everyone's expressions, smiled slightly, and said, "You don't have to be polite."
He sat down and asked, "You all come to the county government office to see me. Is there anything important you can do?"
Everyone is quiet.
A pair of eyes fell on Lin Feng.
Zhang Feng Mansion took the initiative to take a step forward and said: "Master Lin, the Yang family bullies the good and commits many evil deeds. They also wantonly trample on the law and break the law. They really deserve to be killed. Now that the Yang family is being swept away by Marquis Lin, that is He deserves it.”
"Although the Yang family is said to be destroyed, in the past, we were intimidated by Yang Shanlong's domineering power and had to submit to the Yang family and had many interactions with the Yang family."
"This is something I regret deeply."
"We are guilty and really feel guilty. This time, I and other major families have come to plead guilty to Lord Lin. At the same time, I and other major families have raised a total of 600,000 taels of silver, please accept it with Marquis Lin's smile. .We are willing to be punished by Lord Lin."
When Lin Feng heard these words, he smiled in his heart.
Zhang Fengfu has some abilities.
In his words, many key messages were revealed.
The Zhang Feng Mansion said that the Yang family bullied the good, committed many evil acts, and violated laws and disciplines. He also said that Yang Shanlong was fierce and domineering, and all the major families had to submit.
This is the first key.
People from major families take the initiative to help others, and they have no choice but to submit. Those are two different concepts. In addition, the major families feel guilty, so they donate money. Finally, Zhang Fengfu said that he would take the initiative to plead guilty and be willing to be punished.
In reality?
The reason why each family gives money is to avoid being dealt with.
Lin Feng knew very well that matters involving the Yang family were not punishable by law, because the areas involved were too wide, and it was impossible for Lin Feng to deal with them one by one, and it was impossible to capture them all. If we start a mass killing in Guzang County, it will be very difficult to stabilize the situation and further develop business.
Because after all these people were disposed of, Guzang County was left in a mess.
This is Lin Feng's concern.
However, Lin Feng did not agree directly. He shook his head and said: "No one is a saint, how can anyone be without fault? I can understand your situation. Even the governor of the state like Shen Quan succumbed to Yang Shanlong, let alone you." ?”
Zhang Fengfu was moved and said: "Master Hou is really a benevolent and righteous man."
Lin Feng continued: "It's very good that you are willing to come to plead guilty and have a repentant heart. It is said that knowing your mistakes can correct them, and there is no greater good. Therefore, I cannot accept the money you gave me. If I accept the money, wouldn't it be a good use of it? Are you trying to steal money? I don't even bother to do this kind of extortion."
Zhang Fengfu is an old fox, but his cheeks twitched when he listened to Lin Feng's words.
What a thick-faced Marquis of Zhenguo!
Lin Feng not only wanted to make money, but also collected the money while standing. The Zhang Feng Mansion does not think that Lin Feng will really not charge money. If Lin Feng didn't accept the money, he wouldn't have released the words of atonement. Even, there is no talk about taking advantage of the opportunity to grab money.
This is Lin Feng trying to save face.
Zhang Fengfu's mind changed and he immediately had a strategy to deal with it. He said directly: "Master Lin, our six hundred thousand taels of silver are not to atone for sins, nor to be threatened, nor to be blackmailed."
"Anyone who dares to spread such a message is deliberately disturbing the stability of Guzang County and deliberately confusing right and wrong to slander Lord Lin. The reason why we gave 600,000 taels of silver is because Lord Lin came to Guzang County and had some talk. The heart of the fist is to develop Guzang County and govern Guzang County. This is why we have worked so hard for Guzang County."
"Before, we were intimidated by Yang Shanlong's pressure, even if we had the will, we were powerless. But now, Lord Lin is here and wants to govern Guzang County. Naturally, we are duty-bound and should give our full support to Lord Lin."
"We are here now to donate 600,000 taels of silver so that Lord Lin can manage the place."
"This money is not a good thing. However, it is absolutely impossible without money. Especially to govern a place, money is needed in all aspects. We are very clear about this. So I am full of enthusiasm and fist. I sincerely ask Mr. Lin to accept it."
"If Mr. Lin is unwilling to accept it, I will have no choice but to stay in the county government until today."
The surrounding big families all agreed.
Everyone's heart was filled with solemnity.
Lin Feng is not a simple person.
A thick face and a dark heart.
Such people cannot be offended. Once offended, the consequences will be disastrous.
Lin Feng asked: "Mr. Zhang, do you really want to donate money?"
Zhang Fengfu said righteously: "We must donate money. If we don't donate this money, our hearts will not be at ease. At any rate, let us follow Mr. Lin and do some trivial things to the best of our ability to benefit the country and the people. . We are not capable, so we can only rely on Mr. Lin to do it, and we will pay for it."
He shook his head in his mind.
Lin Feng is too cruel.
The money is collected, but the reputation is also required.
This is a ruthless character. No wonder he can easily destroy Yang Shanlong and directly wipe out the Yang family.
At this moment, Zhang Fengfu suddenly felt in his heart that Shen Quan, the governor of Liangzhou, was seeking death if he wanted to compete with Lin Feng.
Shen Quan is cunning, but he can't defeat Lin Feng.
Lin Feng had a faint smile on his face and said: "Thanks for your kindness, I have accepted these 600,000 taels of silver. However, this money is not for me, but for the people. It is taken from The people, and use it for the people.”
Zhang Fengfu echoed again: "I admire Mr. Lin's enthusiasm, his wholeheartedness for the public, and his breeze on his sleeves."
The rest of the people agreed, but these people looked at each other, and in their eyes, they actually looked like I believe you.
Money is a good thing.
Six hundred thousand taels of silver is a lot of money.
Is Lin Feng willing to give all of such a large sum of money to the people?
impossible!
This is the view of Zhang Fengfu and everyone else. The officials they recognized never had any real integrity. Even if there are officials with good skills, they are unable to make money, and they are the county magistrates who have been ignored by the Yang family.
Lin Feng continued: "You have donated money sincerely and passionately. I admire you greatly. This money is donated in your name, but I still need a detailed list of everyone."
"When I first came here, I was in power in Guzang County. I met the local gentry headed by Zhang Gong, and they donated generously. Such a great favor is beneficial to the local people. Therefore, I want to establish a special office in Guzang County. Put down the stone tablet and have someone write an inscription to explain your selfless spirit of doing good and benefiting the people."
"At the same time, all the money donated by the major families must be written on the stone tablet."
"Of course, when it comes to the use of 600,000 taels of silver, I will also inform you. I will not say that the 600,000 taels of silver went into my pocket, but it can only go in and out. It is all for personal use. I will Don’t worry about food and drink, don’t care about this little money.”
Lin Feng said: "I guarantee that all the money will be used for the people, and no one will line their own pockets."
Wow! !
There was a discussion in the hall.
Many people had expressions of surprise on their faces.
Lin Feng is serious. He really wants to use the 600,000 taels of silver for the people.
Otherwise, the monument would not be erected.
Zhang Fengfu looked at Lin Feng, with a hint of incomprehension and a hint of surprise on his face. What Lin Feng did was completely different from other officials who came to Guzang County to serve. Once the rest of them took office, they only wanted to make money and curry favor with the Yang family.
Lin Feng also made money.
However, Lin Feng really wants to benefit the people.
This is the essential difference.
Zhang Fengfu thought for a while and said seriously: "Master Lin, there are a total of twelve people here, that is, twelve families. Each family will share about 50,000 taels of silver equally. Now, since Master Lin wants to spend the money on We have an unshirkable responsibility for the people and must provide strong support. I, the Zhang family, will give another 50,000 taels of silver, for a total of 100,000 taels of silver."
"Master Lin, my Xu family will add another ten thousand taels of silver and give us sixty thousand taels of silver."
"Master Lin, the Mo family has added twenty-five thousand taels of silver."
"Master Lin, my Hu family also needs an additional fifteen thousand taels of silver."
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The rest of the people spoke one after another, all adding money temporarily. Because this must be engraved on a stone tablet, and it must be erected in Guzang County. Just imagine that after the stone monument is erected, thousands of years later, the deeds of the major families will continue to be passed down.
When the news of donating money spreads, things will change. It is not because they came to atone for their sins, but because Lin Feng came to govern Guzang County. They generously donated money to Lin Feng to govern the place, which made Guzang County great.
This is the result of the spread.
Lin Feng looked at the people who were actively adding money and said with a smile: "I admire you for your dedication to the public and your generosity. I am here to express my gratitude to you on behalf of all the people in Guzang County. I I believe everyone in Guzang County will be grateful to you."
Zhang Fengfu said: "Master Lin, you are polite, this is what we should do."
The rest of the people agreed.
Many of these big families are businessmen. Even if it is a big family, a big family also has business, so they are all thieves. With a little extra money, everyone can be happy to erect a stone monument.
Lin Feng asked his attendants to write down the money donated by each major family one by one. After calculation, it turned out to be as much as 860,000 taels of silver, an increase of 260,000 taels.
This is no small amount.
Lin Feng took the initiative to express his thanks and said again: "Please rest assured, I still say what I said, take it from the people and use it for the people. All the money spent will be used wisely. In addition, I will take care of your selfless help." Quickly arrange for people to erect a monument in the city so that the people can know about it, so that the people can know about it."
Everyone was humble.
They were given money and Lin Feng gave them reputation, and they actually made money.
Although these people say they are humble, they are actually extremely happy inside. After a few words, the matter was completely agreed upon. Neither Lin Feng nor Zhang Fengfu and others mentioned anything about the Yang family from the beginning to the end, tacitly not mentioning it.
Zhang Fengfu and others took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.
Cui Yuantu looked at the backs of the people leaving, and suddenly said with emotion: "Master Hou, if the old master could have had such methods as you, he would not have died on the battlefield. Obviously this time, it was the master who made the profit." You paid 860,000 taels of silver, but these people want to be grateful to you. It’s amazing, it’s really amazing.”
Cui Yuantu is not as capable as him in this regard. Cui Yuantu had no problem when it came to making plans, arranging troops, and even arranging military supplies.
In terms of human sophistication, he is a little weaker.
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Uncle Cui is too harsh, I just caught their mentality. What do people from these big families care about? It's reputation. They have money, they are not short of money, so they are willing to give money. "
Cui Yuantu nodded and said, "What the Marquis said is true."
The two of them finalized the matter. Lin Feng was busy with his own business, while Cui Yuantu was preparing to receive the 860,000 taels of silver. In addition, arrangements must be made to prepare the stone tablet.
On the other side, a group of people from Zhang Feng Mansion came out of the county government office. They were still discussing the matter of erecting a monument.
Zhang Feng's Mansion suddenly sighed with emotion: "Lin Feng, the magistrate of Guzang County, is worthy of being a marquis of the country entrusted by the emperor. His words made us donate money again, and we donated money willingly. In the end, we still I have to be grateful to him, this man is really extraordinary."
When the others heard this, they were also stunned.
This is really the case.
When they walked out of the county government office, they no longer thought about the Yang family's affairs or about paying for it. What everyone was discussing was that after the major families donated money, they would definitely erect a monument. How would the inscription be written?
Zhang Fengfu said firmly: "I am even more certain that Shen Quan, the governor of Liangzhou, is not Lin Feng's opponent. Although Lin Feng is young, his way of handling things is mature and skillful. Such a person is not capable of Shen Quan Deal with it.”
"Mr. Zhang, let's not worry about the conflict between Lin Feng and Shen Quan. Now that the Yang family is gone in Guzang County, we need to quickly fill the gap in the Yang family's business."
"Yes, yes, we are just doing business honestly now."
"Anyway, don't cause any more problems."
People from the big families expressed their opinions one after another. They were now convinced by Lin Feng and had no other thoughts in their hearts.
Zhang Fengfu nodded, stroking the beard under his chin, with a thoughtful look on his face, stepped onto the carriage and left.
