Qian Wanjun looked at the head of the Shi family and said, "It doesn't matter whether Su Naichen can stop the land division. What's important is that we can't hang ourselves on a tree and leave a way out for ourselves and our families."
"But we have already sided with Su Naichen. If we change our attitude and agree to divide the land at this time, we will not only offend Su Naichen, the magistrate of Yanghewei County, but we may not be able to gain favor from the county prime minister Jiao Yun. "The head of the Shi family said.
Qian Wanjun shook his head slightly and said: "If Su Naichen can stop the division of land, that would be the best. If he can't stop it, you and I have to think about our future. We can't really fight against the traitors to the end. "
"Brother Qian means to let us place bets on both sides. No matter which side wins, we will not suffer any loss." The head of the Qi family said to the head of the Shi family who still wanted to distinguish.
The head of the Shi family was silent after hearing this.
Qian Wanjun nodded with a smile and said: "That's exactly what I mean. As long as the imperial court does not regain Datong, we will not be able to compete with the rebels in Datong. Those families who resisted the land distribution and ended up having their homes confiscated and exiled, I believe you Even if you haven't seen it with your own eyes, you should have heard it said that jade should not touch rubble. I believe you can understand it without me having to explain it."
"I support Brother Qian." The head of the Qi family spoke in support and glanced at the other two people.
At this time, the head of the Wang family knew that he wanted to express his position, so he said: "I have no objection."
As soon as he finished speaking, only the head of the Shi family was left to hesitate.
"If Brother Shi is unwilling, then let the three of us do this. Brother Shi is still as good as before. He will continue to wait for news about Su Naichen and does not need to get involved in our affairs." Qian Wanjun said to the head of the Shi family.
The other two families have joined in, and he doesn't mind one less Shi family.
Even if everyone disagrees, he will still choose to bet on both sides, because only in this way can the best interests of the Qian family be guaranteed, instead of becoming the chicken that the traitors kill to scare the monkeys.
"I don't disagree, I just think that the property at home may be cheaper for the tenants, and I feel really unwilling to do so." The head of the Shi family explained for himself and expressed his attitude.
Qian Wanjun smiled and said: "Even if the rebels divide the fields, when the imperial army comes back, we can still get the divided fields back and get a lot of money for free."
"I don't care if I have money or not. I'm just worried that the imperial court won't be able to regain Datong. I heard that several armies sent by the imperial court not long ago were all defeated." The head of the Shi family sighed lightly.
Cats have their own ways, mice have their own ways, and the wealthy gentry in Datong have their own channels for getting news.
Several successive battles between the Tiger Character Banner and the imperial court did not hide anything from the people in Datong. The news of the imperial army's defeat in Datong was quickly known to the wealthy gentry in Datong.
This also made some wealthy gentry households have to hold their noses and admit the matter of dividing their fields.
"Haha, Brother Shi doesn't really think that the rebels can really compete with the imperial court because they are rampant for a while!" Lan Xu, the head of the Qi family, laughed.
"I'm just worried." The head of the Shi family said, "As long as the traitors are destroyed, it will be difficult to take back the fields we have divided."
Hearing this, the head of the Qi family smiled and said: "Brother Shi, although you take it into your heart, the few troops sent to Datong by the imperial court, except for the one from Taiyuan, can barely be considered strong troops, and the other troops cannot be considered elite at all. Even though the rebels are in the limelight now, once the imperial court uses the elites from Shanhaiguan and Ningyuan, the Datong rebels will be destroyed soon."
"It would be great if the imperial court mobilized Guan Ning's elite army to Datong to quell the rebellion earlier. We wouldn't have to worry about dividing the land here." The head of the Shi family sighed.
The two of them exchanged words with each other, from the matter of dividing the fields to the matter of countering the rebellion.
The land distribution policy implemented by the Tiger Character Banner in Datong was very unfriendly to local gentry owners like them, and it was difficult for them to support rebels like the Tiger Character Banner.
"Okay, the court is responsible for countering the rebellion. Our top priority is to send someone to see the Jiao County Prime Minister. Which of you is willing to come forward?" Qian Wanjun looked at the people present.
The head of the Qi family took the initiative and said, "I'll go."
"That's fine. It's up to you to contact Prime Minister Jiao County first. However, before Su Naichen gets the exact information, you can't agree to his land allocation and delay it as long as possible." Qian Wanjun warned.
The head of the Qi family nodded.
At this moment, the housekeeper walked in from outside.
"Master, the food has been prepared in the dining room. When do you want to eat?"
Qian Wanjun put down the tea cup in his hand and said to the other people on the seat: "You guys must be hungry. Why don't you stay and have a meal before going back."
"I think the food has been prepared at home, so I won't disturb Brother Qian." The head of the Qi family stood up from his seat and said goodbye.
The other two people also proposed to leave.
Qian Wanjun said to the housekeeper: "Go and see off the three family heads."
As soon as the housekeeper intervened, he left with the head of the Qi family and others.
In the garrison mansion of Yanghewei, which was also the former Bingbei Dao Yamen, Jiao Yun and Huo Zonghou were sitting at the same dining table.
There were three dishes on the table, a plate of salted fish, a plate of pickled vegetables, and a plate of peanuts.
Each of the two people held a piece of pancake in their hands, took a big bite of the pancake, picked up a chopstick and put vegetables into their mouths, mixed them together and chewed them.
"Not to mention, the pancakes are peanuts, they taste really delicious." Jiao Yun ate big mouthfuls.
Huo Zonghou said: "Have you thought about what to do about dividing the fields?"
"There is nothing to think about. I will gather people to divide the fields today. However, I need the support of the garrison office. As you know, many people in the yamen are left over from the former inspector's office, and County Magistrate Su does not support the division of fields. , I can't mobilize many people in the yamen, so I have to look for you." Jiao Yun looked at Huo Zonghou and said, picked up a pickle and put it into his mouth.
Huo Zonghou said: "I can lend you the man, but you can bypass Magistrate Yang and Wei to divide the land. Have you thought about how you will explain to the proprietor later?"
"Dividing farmland is the first policy implemented by our Tiger Banner for Datong. The proprietor will support me. As for us, the head of Su County, I am afraid it will be difficult to stay in Yanghewei in the future." Jiao Yun said .
Huo Zonghou said: "County Magistrate Su is pedantic in his studies. He didn't mean to embarrass you. I can only say that you two have different ideas and there is a collision."
"It's not that they have different ideas, it's that he disobeys orders." Jiao Yun put down the chopsticks in his hand and said in a bad tone, "If it weren't for his delay, Yang and Wei would have divided their fields long ago. Now Dong The Lord has rebuked him, but he still wants to fight against the division of land.”
Qian Wanjun looked at the people in front of him and said: "I know that none of you are willing to divide the land, but now the rebels are powerful. Before the imperial court regains Datong, we will still have to live under the rebels. If Su Naichen stops us If you don't want to be a traitor, I hope you can bear this tone and accept the land distribution."
"Brother Qian doesn't think Su Naichen can stop the land division?" The head of the Shi family frowned.
Unlike the other three people, his family does not have many shops outside the home, and most of the family's income relies on the fields. Once the family's fields are divided, it will be a huge loss for him.
