As soon as Ma Teng arrived at the county government office, he entered the study smoothly. When he saw Lin Feng, he bowed respectfully and said, "Old Ma Teng, pay your respects to the Marquis."
Lin Feng said: "Ma Teng, you are here at the county government office. Is it possible that there is something wrong with the major families regarding the purchase of tea, or that they cannot reach an agreement?"
Currently, the major families should be talking about buying tea, which is something that the major families are excited about.
If there is a problem, it should be caused by the tea.
Ma Teng shook his head and said: "Master Hou, we have all agreed on the purchase of tea in Xianyang. I came to see you because I heard a piece of news, the authenticity of which cannot be verified for the time being. But I also think that I should report it to Master Hou. .”
Lin Feng said: "What's the matter?"
Ma Teng replied: "Reporting to the Marquis, it is about the Qiang and Di people. A gambling house operated by the Ma family heard a piece of news. It was said that the Qiang and Di tribes you wiped out before had Yao Xing. Come back with Pu Hong."
"The two men also said they would kill you for revenge."
"The Ma family has investigated this, but it turns out that this is a rumor in the market. I can't find out where it came from. I only know that this is the case."
"The Marquis had previously sent troops to annihilate the Qiang and Di tribes in Guzang County. Yao Xing and Pu Hong came back to take revenge. It is very likely that they really wanted to take revenge. The old man believes that it is better to believe what they have than what they have not, otherwise if the other party suddenly If you come to kill him, the Marquis will easily be caught off guard."
Lin Feng was also surprised.
After Yao Xing and Pu Hong escaped, they dared to return to Guzang County and come to kill him.
This is a good thing.
The two escaped before, so there was a hidden danger. When Yao Xing and Pu Hong come back, Lin Feng can take advantage of this opportunity to catch them all.
This is an opportunity to eradicate the problem.
Lin Feng thought for a while and came up with an idea. He looked at Ma Teng and said with approval: "Ma Teng, your news came very timely. I know about this matter and I will deal with it later."
Ma Teng said: "Master Hou, I have one more thing to do when I come to you from my humble position."
"What's up?"
What Lin Feng was thinking was that Ma Teng had seen tea leaves and knew that Lin Feng was special.
Therefore, we need to further express our support.
Ma Teng said solemnly: "Guzang County has started selling salt and has a certain amount of financial resources. But when it comes to digging mountains and building roads, as well as providing relief to the people, and the Marquis also wants to develop business, Guzang County still has many difficulties. The Ma family is nothing A big family doesn’t have much money left. But the Ma family has been saving food for generations, and the Ma family is willing to support the Marquis with 300,000 catties of food.”
Three hundred thousand catties is the Ma family's bottom line.
The Ma family has accumulated and renovated over the years, and the stored grain is only about 360,000 kilograms.
In order to catch up with Lin Feng, Ma Teng went all out and directly gave him 300,000 kilograms of grain.
This is Ma Teng's limit.
Lin Feng said: "I am very pleased that the Ma family leader is willing to support Guzang County. However, you still have to do everything within your ability. If the Ma family is stretched because of supporting me, it is still inappropriate."
First came the news about Yao Xing and Pu Hong, and then the food.
This is for benefit.
In other words, it means expressing support for Lin Feng. In the same way, they hope to enter Lin Feng's vision and strive to be taken care of by Lin Feng.
It should be Zhang Zhao's business.
Lin Feng thought of Zhang Zhao. Only when the news of Zhang Zhao's appointment in the Prefecture spread out could it have such a big impact and make people like Ma Teng see the benefits. They were envious of the Zhang Feng Mansion, so they came to express their stance.
After Lin Feng thought about it clearly, he became more confident.
Ma Teng said solemnly: "Please rest assured, Mr. Hou, the Ma family can still hold on. What's more, it is our duty to support Mr. Hou."
Lin Feng said: "Master Ma is determined."
After a pause, Lin Feng said: "Now the policy of dividing the land from one person to another is still being promoted. However, looking at the situation, I am still a little slow. There is a lack of people who are familiar with the place. Do you have anyone familiar with the Ma family? Can you recommend someone? Come to help with this?"
"The Ma family has a suitable candidate. My son Ma Laifu has been responsible for the Ma family's land and various matters. He not only knows the Ma family's land, but also the situation in Guzang County. With him going, we can ensure that It speeds things up.”
Ma Teng pushed his son out without thinking.
He was grateful to Lin Feng, but also in awe.
Zhang Feng's Mansion helped Lin Feng, and the Zhang family did not pay anything. Zhang Zhao went directly to the Prefect's Mansion to work.
He arrived a little late, so now he is just helping to check the land in Guzang County. The implementation of the policy of dividing one person into one acre is offensive to people. The reason why it has been implemented is because the government is vigorously promoting it and ordinary people dare not stop it.
Generally speaking, big families also give their full support, so they are still progressing steadily.
Ma Laifu is responsible for this matter because he is familiar with the situation and is also a local. After he takes the lead, things will definitely be resolved faster.
The only flaw is that it offends people.
Ma Teng knew that it was impossible for the Ma family to gain Lin Feng's trust without offending others.
This is more likely to be Lin Feng's test.
Your Ma family can't even handle the matter of raising children into their own land, and you still want to ask for further benefits. Isn't it just a daydream?
Ma Teng knew clearly in his heart and without any hesitation, he said again: "Master Marquis, when will my son come to work?"
Lin Feng said: "Your family also has some things to hand over, so ask him to come to the county office tomorrow to find Cui Yuantu, and he will make arrangements."
"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your kindness."
Ma Teng thanked him respectfully, turned around and left.
Lin Feng looked at Ma Teng's leaving figure and chuckled in his heart. Ma Teng is willing to help, which is a good thing. With the dedicated service of Zhang Fengfu and Ma Teng, as well as the support of other major families, the family will be as stable as a mountain without any problems.
Next, we have to resolve the matter of Yao Xing and Pu Hong.
Lin Feng thought carefully.
While Lin Feng was thinking about it, Ma Teng returned to Ma's house first and quickly called his son Ma Laifu.
Ma Laifu asked: "Father, how is the situation?"
Ma Teng said: "I brought the matter of Yao Xing and Pu Hong to the attention of the Marquis, and also presented 300,000 kilograms of grain to Marquis Lin."
Ma Laifu exclaimed in surprise and said in shock: "Father, our family only has a total of 360,000 jins of grain. Suddenly, giving 300,000 jins is equivalent to giving away all the family's accumulation over the years." Him. Is it worth doing this?"
"Of course it's worth it."
A glint flashed in Ma Teng's eyes, with a solemn look on his face.
"I am about the same age as Zhang Fengfu, he is a few years older than me. Now in the Zhang family, Zhang Fengfu is Lin Feng's most trusted person. Zhang Zhao went to the prefect's house, and the Zhang family soared into the sky. Our Ma family, How can I be left behind?”
"If we don't take action, the gap between us and the Zhang family will become wider and wider in the future."
"Every effort is worth it."
"This time, I also got some benefits. The Marquis said that you should go to the county government to find Cui Yuantu, and then assist Cui Yuantu to inventory the land and complete the investigation of the tenants and acres. This is your chance, I will definitely investigate. Land is a test for the Marquis. As long as you complete it satisfactorily, when the time comes, you will stay in the county government."
"The Marquis has been in Guzang County for a short time. Just imagine, if you gain the respect of the Marquis, can you not be promoted step by step?"
"The first to get the moon is the one who is near the water and the tower. When you are by the Marquis' side, there is an opportunity."
There was a hint of expectation on Ma Teng's old cheeks, and he said: "If we hadn't met Mr. Marquis, our Ma family would have been struggling all our lives. It is estimated that we would still be the same as we are now, and there won't be much change. The only change is that there will be more I saved a few hundred taels of silver and several thousand more kilograms of grain."
"As a father, I don't want to continue this kind of petty quarrel. We want to change, and we can't stand still. Laifu, you are the hope of my Ma family. Even if I spend all the money of the Ma family, I will let you out." A different way to come.”
Ma Teng looked determined.
This is how it will be for the rest of his life.
However, Ma Teng did not want his son Ma Laifu to stay huddled in this small place in Guzang County.
You should go for a flutter.
We should carve out a better future.
Ma Laifu nodded solemnly and said, "My son understands my father's good intentions."
Ma Teng was unwilling to put pressure on Ma Laifu and said with relief: "Although I have been fighting with Zhang Feng Mansion all my life, there is no need for you to compare with Zhang Zhao. You are you, work well in the county government, and be down-to-earth. As long as you If you are down-to-earth and work hard, you will definitely be able to enter the horizon of the Marquis."
Zhang Zhao's expression also appeared in Ma Laifu's mind.
He was a very powerful person. No matter who Zhang Zhao met, he was always cheerful and friendly. In the past, Ma Laifu thought it was nothing. Anyway, he was just jumping around in a small place like Guzang County. What could happen?
Now, Malaifu has different ideas.
He wants to change all that.
He wanted to surpass Zhang Zhao.
He wanted to make his father proud.
Malaifu said solemnly: "Father, don't worry, my son will do his best and live up to your expectations. Your efforts will not be in vain."
Ma Teng stroked the beard under his chin and laughed, extremely cheerful, and said: "You will hand over the affairs of the house today, and go to the county government office to find Cui Yuantu early tomorrow morning. Now that you have gone to the county government office, just concentrate on County government, don't worry about your family affairs and don't be distracted. Inventorying the land is your first thing and must be done well."
"Yes, my son understands."
Ma Laifu nodded, said no more, got up and went to make arrangements. He first had to arrange the handover of 300,000 kilograms of grain, and then explain the family affairs.
That's quite a lot.
Ma Teng sat alone in the study, his slightly cloudy eyes sparkling with a different light.
His eyes were filled with anticipation.
I hope that my son can shine in Guzang County and embark on a broader path.
