PS: Thanks to the book friend Linbing Fighter: The Lord for the reward.
Master Jia looked thoughtful, his brows knitted together, and he did not immediately answer Huang Shi'an's question.
Huang Shi'an, who was sitting in his seat, did not rush him, but gave him time to think, while he slowly sipped the tea with a tureen in hand.
After a while, Master Jia frowned and said, "I don't know how the county master plans to divide the fields in Lingqiu. I remember that Tiger Character Banner also has many of its own fields in Lingqiu."
"You want to ask whether the land of Tiger Character Banner should be divided, right?" Huang Shi'an said with a smile, "Don't worry, this time the land is divided not only from Tiger Character Banner, but also from the big households in the city. We must ensure that the land is divided. Every farming person has his own land to cultivate."
"I didn't expect that the county magistrate loves the people so much. It is a blessing for the people here to have the county magistrate in Lingqiu." Master Jia bowed deeply to Huang Shi'an.
I really admire you in my heart.
Throughout the dynasties, no one in the past dynasties gave away their own cultivated land to others. It was just to grab more land for themselves. Even if they wanted to give the land to others, it was to be generous to others instead of using their own land.
"Don't say that. It's our proprietor who loves the people like his own children. I just completed the tasks assigned by the proprietor. It doesn't count." Huang Shi'an waved his hand gently, not daring to take credit.
Master Jia cupped his hands and said, "Datong is blessed to have a good official like Dongzhu Liu who cares for the people."
He meant it.
After being a master for so many years, he understands clearly.
The main reason why the people are poor is because they do not have their own land and are burdened with endless taxes. It is not that the people do not work hard enough, but that no matter how hard they work, more than half of the harvest from the fields belongs to others, and at most ten percent of the harvest falls into the hands of the people. One or two.
When the weather is good, you can barely survive, but when faced with natural or man-made disasters, you can only sell your children and daughters to survive.
"The land of the wealthy families in the city was redeemed with money. You have been a master in the county government for many years. Is it okay to leave it to you?" Huang Shi'an looked at Master Jia.
"The students are willing to serve the county magistrate." Master Jia knew that this was a test for him and agreed without hesitation.
Huang Shian smiled with satisfaction and said, "Then I will wait for the good news from Mr. Jia."
"Don't worry, Lord County, our students will definitely live up to expectations." Master Jia said firmly, also to encourage himself.
Huang Shi'an held his beard and said: "Tomorrow I will go back to the county government office with Yang Xiancheng, and at the same time a group of people from the government office will come back together. Then you can choose some people from the government office to help you."
"The student has taken note of it," Master Jia responded.
When things were almost settled, Huang Shian let Master Jia leave.
There is still some light in the garrison mansion, but the streets of the garrison mansion have long been dark. There is no moon in the sky, so it is difficult to see things a few steps away.
When he came, Mr. Jia was holding a lantern from the Yamen. Now he left the garrison, holding a lantern to light the way under his feet.
"Master!"
Just a few steps out of the garrison mansion, Master Jia heard someone calling him in the darkness beside him, and the hairs on his body suddenly stood up.
However, before he could react, a figure came out of the darkness and quickly approached.
Master Jia picked up a lantern and shined a light on the figure's face. He was relieved when he saw that it was the yamen servant who had gone to the yamen to call him.
Immediately, he said with dissatisfaction: "What are you doing here in the middle of the night?"
"I'm here just to wait for you, Master." The officer said with a flattering smile.
Master Jia frowned slightly and said, "What are you waiting for me to do? Didn't I ask you to send Magistrate Guo to his residence? Have you sent him yet?"
"It's been delivered, it's been delivered." The officer nodded quickly.
Master Jia said: "You can just go back as soon as the person is delivered. There is no need to wait here for me."
"I see it's too dark and the road is not easy to walk, so I want to take you home, Master. By the way, I can tell you that Magistrate Guo has made arrangements." The yamen servant said with a smile.
Master Jia took out a few pieces of broken silver from his sleeves and said, "Take this silver and buy some daily necessities for Magistrate Guo. After all, he is also the magistrate of Lingqiu."
"What kind of county magistrate is he? From my perspective, Magistrate Guo will never be the magistrate of Lingqiu in this life. The current magistrate is the one sent by Tiger Character Banner." The Yamen servant said disapprovingly.
As a captured county magistrate, he didn't think there was any possibility of turning around.
Master Jia glanced at the Yamen servant and said: "What do you know? The tiger-character flag only occupies the land of Datong Prefecture. How do you know that the imperial court will not regain Datong? One day, County Magistrate Guo may not be able to return to County Magistrate, not to mention Guo The county magistrate is a Jinshi, so he will not keep such a big learned tiger flag forever. Once it is put into use one day, there is no guarantee that those who offended him today will not be resented."
"Yes, it's that serious!" The officer's face showed fear and his voice stuttered.
His attitude towards Guo Binchang was not good before, so how could he not worry about the other party's revenge?
Master Jia handed a few pieces of broken silver to the servant in front of him and said: "It's only a few pieces of broken silver in total, so it's better to buy one in advance."
"Master, you have foresight and foresight. I will definitely handle things properly and not let County Magistrate Guo blame me." The Yamen servant who took the money patted his chest and promised.
Master Jia nodded and said immediately, "Okay, you can go back too!"
After saying that, he picked up a lantern and left along the street.
The yamen servant who stayed behind looked at the pieces of broken silver in his hand, then picked the largest piece and put it away.
The night passed.
As soon as the sky cleared up, Mr. Jia rushed from his home to the Yamen.
On the way, he thought he was the first person to come to the yamen, but as soon as he entered the yamen, he discovered that Shi Baotou, one of the three yamen guards, had come earlier than him.
"Good morning, Master Jia!" Shi Baotou was the first to say hello.
Master Jia smiled and nodded, and said: "Shi Baotou came early enough today. I have never seen Shi Baotou so diligent in the past. It is often difficult to see Shi Baotou every day and night."
"Haha, today is the first day that the county magistrate takes office. How could I, the catcher, not arrive at the Yamen earlier for duty." Shi catcher laughed, not paying attention to Master Jia's sarcasm.
Master Jia said: "Shi Baotou is busy first, I'll go to the back office."
With that said, he was leaving.
"There's no rush. The master should stay here with me to wait for the county magistrate. Besides, the county magistrate hasn't arrived yet, so it's not appropriate for the master to go to the back office like this." Shi Baotou stopped Master Jia.
Master Jia looked up and down at Shi Baotou who was stopping him, smiled slightly, and said, "It seems that Shi Baotou has already met Mr. Huang County?"
"I'm just a catcher. I don't quite understand what Master said." Shi catcher neither admitted nor denied it.
Master Jia smiled and said: "There is no need to hide in front of me. I met Mr. Huang yesterday and promised Mr. Huang to stay in the Yamen and work."
