"How much refined salt do you need? Did he really say that?"
In the study room in the backyard of the county government office, after hearing Uncle Fu's report, Chang Zhixian's eyes flashed with excitement, and he couldn't help but order the tea a little harder, causing the foam to splash.
Uncle Fu nodded: "That's true. Then Han Er said that as long as the supply of coarse salt is available, we can get as much as we want."
Previously, I just thought that the other party had a way, but now it seems that he has obviously mastered the method of refining refined salt.
Thinking of this, Chang Zhixian said thoughtfully: "What do you think of Xiaowang Village and Han Er?"
Hearing this, Uncle Fu was shocked.
He understood the meaning of his Alang's words and hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "Alang, don't be reckless. Not to mention the hundreds of villagers in Xiaowang Village, it's not easy to deal with Han Er and his group alone."
"Although the county government has recruited hundreds of archers in the past few days, they are all farmers in the countryside and have little fighting ability. Han Er is brave and unparalleled. If he escapes, he will definitely retaliate for his faults. If you come to Alang for revenge, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles."
Tsk!
A hint of disappointment flashed in Chang Zhixian's eyes.
He had just become greedy and wanted to eliminate Han Zhen and master the formula for refining refined salt.
It was only Uncle Fu's reminder and a basin of cold water that made him sober up.
If Han Er can be successfully captured, everyone will be happy.
If the opponent runs away...
Thinking of this, Changzhi County couldn't help but shudder.
A few days ago, Han Zhen single-handedly entered the county town, and his majestic appearance as if he was entering an uninhabited country really frightened many people.
Among them was him.
That's all, cooperation is cooperation.
He didn't want to stay on Jingdong Road for an extra day. He had made enough money earlier and returned to Kaifeng City to enjoy the wealthy life.
Seeing that his brother Alang had come to his senses, Uncle Fu couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "Alang, to show his sincerity, Han Er gave a discount to the first batch of goods. I did the math, and I can save more than 400 yuan."
"Well!"
Chang Zhixian nodded and said with satisfaction, "This rogue does know some ways about the world."
The next second, Uncle Fu continued: "It's just that Han Er said that he also wanted to see Alang's sincerity."
"Hmph! I didn't write to the state government and dispatched the navy to suppress him. This is already the greatest sincerity. How dare I go even further."
Chang Zhixian snorted coldly, and then asked: "What does he want?"
Uncle Fu replied: "Ten oxen and twenty donkeys, the money will be paid."
Upon hearing Han Zhen's request, Changzhi County couldn't help but frown: "What does he want?"
There are eighty or not hundreds of bandit gangs, large and small, around Linzi County.
However, most of these bandits were runaways from the mountains and occasionally robbed traveling merchants. They did not achieve much success, so the government did not bother to take care of them.
Someone like Han Zhen, who blatantly takes over a village, is really a scorpion, full of poison!
It would be impossible to say that he rebelled.
Because after those rebel bandits occupied the village, they would immediately kill the landlords to release grain, and then coerce the farmers to attack the county town, thereby quickly gaining power.
This Han Zhen killed the king, but instead of coercing the people, he conspired with himself to start a business...
Completely confusing.
You're a bandit, no matter how much money you make, what's the use?
Even the county seat cannot be entered, and there are no ground flowers at all.
Just when he was doubting, Uncle Fu reminded him: "Alang, is this Han Er trying to recruit someone?"
Recruitment?
Chang Zhixian took a deep breath, and the more he thought about it, the more it made sense.
First, they killed officials and occupied villages, and then secretly made money.
Waiting quietly for the imperial court's letter inviting people to surrender.
When the time comes, he will take office with his vast wealth and live a happy life.
It is impossible to say that the two of them will serve as officials in the same court in the future.
Chang Zhixian stroked his beard and said, "I'm actually looking down on him. It's really not easy for a scoundrel to have such a vision and mind."
Uncle Fu asked, "Is Alang agreeing?"
"Tell him, ten cattle are too many, five at most."
Cattle are an extremely important strategic resource in any dynasty. In addition to helping farmers cultivate land, cow hides, horns and tendons are all war materials and can be used to make armors and crossbows.
This is why it is a crime to slaughter cattle without permission.
The number of cows in a county is all registered. Even if a farmer's cow dies of illness or old age, he must report it to the county government and wait for official verification.
The ten cattle were so conspicuous that the Xu family and Zheng family in the county were all staring at him.
Even if five oxen were promised, they could not be delivered at once and had to be transported separately to hide the evidence.
Uncle Fu nodded first, then looked worried and said: "Now that Xiaowang Village is occupied by Han Er, how should Alang explain to the state government, and what about future taxes?"
"After the gangster Han Er killed the official, he hid in the mountains. What does he have to do with Xiaowang Village?"
Changzhi County was also helpless. Han Zhen killed the officials and occupied the village, but he, the county magistrate, had to cover for him.
It's really ridiculous.
For the sake of money, let's just be this stupid official.
As for taxes, Liu Yong will be asked to go to Xiaowang Village to collect taxes.
Han Zhen is a smart man, so he would not refuse it if he thought about it.
Hearing Chang Zhixian's words, Uncle Fu felt strange in his heart and said with a wry smile: "Alang, after this business is settled, we need to find a trustworthy person to take care of it. If I run too hard, someone with an intention will definitely find out. "
Chang Zhixian waved his hand: "No problem, I will write a letter and go to my hometown in Ezhou later, and ask Yuan Chen to come and help me."
Officials in the Northern Song Dynasty were not allowed to do business, but there were policies from above and countermeasures from below.
If officials themselves are unable to do business, they will look for relatives to act as white gloves.
Changzhi County has no brothers or sisters at home, so he plans to find his old wife's brother to help.
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The next day.
At dawn, two ox carts drove out of Linzi County, followed by ten donkeys.
The two oxcarts were loaded with goods, but they were covered with tarps, making it difficult to see clearly.
Just by looking at the heavy steps of the oxen pulling the cart, you can tell that the cargo is not light.
The same goes for the donkeys at the back. Both sides are carrying baskets, making a faint tinkling sound as they walk.
When they passed through the city gate, the officer on duty looked curious: "Zhou Tian, why did you leave the city again? What's your luck?"
Zhou Tian glanced at him sideways: "You can also ask about the errands ordered by the magistrate?"
When he heard that it was an errand given by Changzhi County, the yamen servant immediately shut up.
When the bullock cart had gone away, the government servant spat: "What the hell are you so arrogant about!"
Uncle Fu sat on the bullock cart, his body swaying along the loess path.
It's time for someone else to come, otherwise he would run to Xiaowang Village every two days and his old bones would fall apart.
More than an hour later, we crossed a hill again, and in front of us was Xiaowang Village.
Suddenly, there was a sound from the woods nearby.
Immediately afterwards, Monkey and Xiaochong came out holding simple knives.
Zhou Tian complained: "You know I'm timid, but you still scare me every time."
"Ha ha!"
The monkey laughed, walked quickly to the oxcart, and explained: "We don't want to go into the forest, the mosquitoes in the mountains are very poisonous. It will be fine in a while. Brother Han said that he will build one on the top of the mountain in a few days." The stockade, then we won’t have to travel all over the mountain, we can just stay in the stockade.”
"Why build the village?" Zhou Tian looked puzzled.
The monkey replied casually: "It is said that there is no peace in the mountains, and it is used to ward off bandits."
Stop bandits?
Fu Bo, who was on the other cart, only thought it was funny.
Aren't you just bandits?
Besides, are there any bandits in Linzi County who are more ferocious than you?
This village is probably used to defend against officers and soldiers!
When he came yesterday, Uncle Fu had paid special attention to it. Although the mountain in front was not high, it was full of strange rocks and extremely steep, making it difficult to climb.
Only a rugged mountain road on the mountainside is passable. If you build a stronghold, you only need to send a hundred strong men to defend it and attack it with thousands of officers and soldiers.
By that time, Xiaowang Village had completely become Han Zhen's personal property.
But what does this have to do with him?
Thinking of this, Uncle Fu couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.
