On the way back.
On the Chen family's carriage, Chen Kui had a gloomy look on his face.
"Master, this county magistrate is not a soft persimmon. We..."
A man who looked like a master squatted next to him and asked sinisterly.
Chen Kui pondered for a moment, slowly shook his head, and snorted coldly: "What can a man who donates money to buy an official position do? We have been running Yinzhou for so long, how can they shake our status? Wait and see! As far as Yinzhou is concerned, I’m afraid they will go back to Liangzhou within a few days!”
"The master is wise!"
The other three families had the same idea on their way back.
Although Yinzhou has been ownerless for a long time, occasionally, there will still be wealthy people who do not believe in evil and buy official positions to live here. But most of them are just having fun, and then they can't stand the arid climate here, and they quickly return home to live a barren life.
How long can the Liu family and his son last?
Obviously, these four prominent families did not take this new county prince seriously.
…
"Son, how can we live here!"
Liu Dahao had always been pampered, but when he saw this environment, his face fell.
The three of them went in and took a look around. Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the door, there was a clang, and the entire door frame cracked, almost knocking them to the ground.
Liu Zheng also had a headache and said, "We need to find someone to repair it again."
Fortunately, he thought, he had money. It seemed that it was more sensible to blackmail Chen Ping for ten thousand taels of silver when leaving Liangzhou. Otherwise, as the noble family hoped, they might not even have a place to live, and they would have to run back to Liangzhou in disgrace.
However, who would have thought that when the three of them came to the street with silver in their hands, they couldn't even find the craftsman!
After seeing the three people, the people on the street seemed to have seen enemies, their eyes were cold, and they all expressed that they were not interested in making their money.
Qin Changfeng was a little angry. He went up to argue and almost got into a fight.
"How is this going?"
Liu Zheng was a little confused.
In this day and age, are there still situations where money cannot be spent?
Liu Dahao also wondered: "Zheng'er, could it be that the four prominent families are causing trouble and not letting others work for us? These people are really evil to the extreme!"
Liu Zheng shook his head. He felt that things were not that simple.
They took Liu Dahao and Qin Changfeng to the busiest place in the city. There was only one general market in Yinzhou. The market usually opened until noon, but looking at it, the goods were very pitiful. They were all coarse grains and crude products. Ceramic bottles, jars, animal skins, nothing really worth it.
But this place is already the most crowded place in Yinzhou.
Liu Zheng found a piece in the middle and said loudly: "The county lord's mansion is being repaired. Can any craftsmen come? Double the reward!"
A group of people were attracted and when they heard this, they all sneered: "County Marquis' Mansion? There is also a County Marquis' Mansion in Yinzhou?"
"What? Is there another county magistrate?"
"Okay, which master is here to have fun?"
"You still think we in Yinzhou are not poor enough? Is it enough for you to torment?"
When the people heard this, they became furious. Some shirtless men even tried to smash them with hoes. Fortunately, Qin Changfeng was protecting him, but many people still spat at them.
So that’s what happened.
Liu Zheng sighed in his heart.
It seems that the prestige of the Yinzhou County Marquis has dropped to a freezing point in the hearts of the people. There is no majesty to speak of, and even no integrity!
Liu Zheng said loudly: "Don't worry, everyone, the purpose of our visit this time is to make our land in Yinzhou rich and strong, so that everyone can have enough to eat!"
Everyone burst into laughter again.
"Eat enough?"
"joke!"
"It's fine if you don't skin us anymore, and you still have enough to eat?"
"Okay, now, how much tax will your government want us to pay?"
These common people are not afraid of people from this government at all.
It is said that if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know etiquette. The people of Yinzhou are often hungry, so how can they care about the distinction between officials and people? And because there was no government control all year round, they were even wary of the prominent families who owned land, but they didn't pay attention to the newly arrived county princes.
"this……"
Liu Dahao didn't expect that his first time as an official would go so poorly.
Liu Zheng shook his head, but smiled loudly and said: "Everyone, I can understand your mood. The Yinzhou County Marquis has been inactive for many years. It is really the fault of the imperial court."
"My father and son came here today, and they will never leave until we build this place into a prosperous city!"
Liu Zheng said it forcefully.
But the people naturally didn't believe it.
Everyone comes here and talks about these big things, isn’t it because they come here for taxes?
Liu Zheng looked at the suspicious and disdainful eyes of everyone, and immediately remembered the story of Shang Yang during the Warring States Period. The Qin State at that time was in the same situation. It was barren and the people did not have enough to eat. The public has absolutely no trust in the government, and the government's credibility is extremely low.
Shang Yang's method at that time was to move trees and establish trust.
now.
The situation turned out to be almost the same.
Liu Zheng took out a few banknotes from his arms and smiled lightly: "Everyone, as long as my father and son are here, from now on, the governor of Yinzhou County will do what he says and what he says will be obeyed!"
"Here are five hundred taels of silver notes!"
"Whoever carries these two logs to the county lord's house for me today, these five hundred taels of silver belong to him!"
Liu Zheng pointed with one hand to the logs he had just bought to build the beams and the door, and held a five hundred tael of silver notes in his other hand.
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
Two logs, five hundred taels?
People talked a lot, but most of them still doubted it. Where in the world can such a good thing exist? Five hundred taels of silver can feed an ordinary family for twenty-five years!
People here in Yinzhou may never earn these five hundred taels in their lifetime!
"Young master, do you really mean what you say?"
When everyone didn't believe it, a shirtless man stood up and asked in a loud voice.
Others laughed.
"You believe this too?"
“Tie Zhu, don’t let these Liangzhou people fool you!”
"Five hundred taels, how much does that weigh?"
Liu Zheng looked at the iron pillar with a smile and nodded: "If a strong man can carry it, five hundred taels are here, take it as you wish!"
"good!"
Tie Zhu responded and said with a simple smile: "I, Tie Zhu, have nothing but strength!"
As he said that, under the mocking eyes of the people, he lowered his body and picked up a log in one hand. This made both Liu Zheng and Qin Changfeng slightly stunned. This guy's strength is really extraordinary. You know, the logs are used to make the beams, which are three meters long!
With this guy under his arm, he was walking effortlessly and as fast as flying.
Liu Zheng was overjoyed, and the three of them followed him at the same time.
When the people saw this situation, they also put down their work and ran on the street. First, they planned to watch the excitement, and second, they wanted to see if the county prince would really give the five hundred taels of silver to the iron man. column!
"What's so exciting?"
"You don't know? The county government has given out money! Five hundred taels!"
"real or fake?"
Soon, almost everyone on the streets of Yinzhou heard the news. This was a great excitement for the lifeless Yinzhou. Along the way, more and more people were watching.
The iron pillar was covered in sweat, but it didn't take a moment to rest along the way.
"good!"
"As strong as an ox!"
"Well done Tiezhu!"
The people cheered him up, and the children milled around him, shouting.
The market is about three miles away from the county palace. The iron pillar didn't stop for a moment, and with a final bang, two three-meter-long logs were placed in front of the county marquis' mansion.
The people burst into applause.
Such a strong man deserves so much praise.
"how?"
Tie Zhu smiled honestly and looked at Liu Zheng.
Liu Zheng smiled and said: "A strong man is born with supernatural power, which is so admirable! These five hundred taels are yours!"
With that said, he handed the five hundred taels of silver notes to Tiezhu.
Tie Zhu was stunned.
The people in the audience who were watching the excitement were also stunned at the same time.
Really given?
"Really?"
Tie Zhu looked at the banknote and was ecstatic: "The county magistrate really gave me the money! The county magistrate kept his word! The county magistrate really gave me the money, five hundred taels! Mother, I have made money for you!"
Thousands of people followed in an uproar.
The actions of the Marquis of this county directly changed their view of the Marquis of this county. Liu Zheng smiled slightly. Public opinion these days relies on these people on the streets. If word of this incident spreads today, it will also be of great help to the county magistrate's prestige in the future.
"Sir, is there a shortage of craftsmen in the house?"
"Sir, we can help!"
"Lao Zhang is a good carpenter!"
Soon, many people came over to ask tentatively.
Who doesn't want to make money?
At this time, the county lord's mansion was bustling with people, including carpenters, gardeners, and handymen. Liu Zheng was also very happy to see it. These people had little education, but because of this, they liked to show their joy, anger, sorrow, and joy on their faces. If the county magistrate was good, they would be fine. If the county magistrate was not good, they would say bad things to each other.
It is easier to get along with such people.
Therefore, no matter how many people there were, Liu Zheng accepted them all.
Anyway, he has money now, so he doesn't need these.
"My lord, can I still come?"
Just after the work was assigned, Wei Tiezhu came back with a simple smile and an embarrassed look on his face: "My mother said that the money was reserved for me to marry a wife, and I still have to make money!"
Everyone laughed and made good-natured jokes.
Liu Zheng shouted, "Not only is it okay, Tie Zhu will be my foreman for the time being, and you will be in charge of these craftsmen. How about that?"
"ah?"
Wei Tiezhu touched his head, looking troubled.
But fortunately, these common people craftsmen are very honest, and they will not be conceited, and they all expressed their willingness to cooperate with Tiezhu in their work. Wei Tiezhu agreed excitedly.
After this, it went straight to night.
What Liu Zheng didn't expect was that just because he had done the trick of "relocating trees to establish trust" today, these people became interested in the county magistrate's house. At night, many people sent rice, noodles and lard, and when the courtyard was full of people, they A cauldron was set on fire. Some people even killed chickens and sheep. For the first time, Liu Zheng felt the enthusiasm of these people.
You are good to them.
They can't wait to come and pay you back ten points.
Who could not love such people?
With such people's support, why should those prominent families worry about being destroyed?
On the first day in Yinzhou, Liu Zheng lived in the courtyard with these craftsmen and looked at the stars in the sky.
This fiefdom will definitely become the starting point for his struggle for world domination!
