After Chen Shuzuo finished speaking, Zhao Sanlao had been thinking deeply.

He understood what Chen Shuzuo meant.

Because if they want to transfer, in addition to being exploited by local county officials, the bigger loser will actually be the warehouse officials at the delivery place.

Often when you deliver a hundred stones, one stone will be lost by them. But the number of people entering the warehouse must be sufficient, so the difference needs to be made up by those who serve.

This is not a small amount, and what Chen Shuzuo means now is that as long as they remain silent, Xinxiang will not need to bear this loss.

I have to say, this is quite tempting.

But Zhao Sanlao did not dare to agree to this matter. Why? Because he did not trust the Chen Shuzuo in front of him.

Even though Chen Shuzuo's words sounded nice, the risks in the transfer process were borne by Xinxiang.

If at the time of Pingyu, the treasurer on the other side really counts the grain, there will be a huge difference. At that time, the difference will be borne by Xinxiang.

This huge thing of embezzling military rations was definitely not the work of Chen Shuzuo alone, there must be someone else behind it. And once a really big shot ends up embezzling ink, the number is so big that even if they sell their entire Xinxiang, they won't be able to afford it.

Zhao Sanlao has been in the army for a long time, and the older he gets, the more afraid he becomes, so he doesn't want to take advantage of this, so he just doesn't say anything.

But Zhao Sanlao didn't say anything, but Chen Shuzuo was annoyed.

He said calmly:

"Okay, I heard in the temple before that you people from Xinxiang have upright ideas. I was still surprised at the time. No matter how capable you are, they are just a group of outsiders. How can you have upright ideas? I have seen it today. Well, today's

Let’s stop here for a drink.”

After saying that, Chen Shuzuo didn't look at Mr. Zhao anymore, then took two helpers and walked to the door.

At this time, Deng Dang was a little anxious. He turned to Zhao Sanlao and said:

"Third Elder, this matter can be discussed further."

After saying that, he laughed with him and asked Chen Shuzuo not to leave in a hurry.

Then Deng Dang walked to Zhao Sanlao and whispered:

"Third Elder, didn't you hear it? This time there is a big shot from above who wants to do this. Whether we are willing or not, we will do it. If we cooperate, we can still get some benefits. Otherwise, the county will be annoyed.

Here, I'm afraid our life in Xinxiang will be difficult in the future."

When Zhao Sanlao saw Deng Dang acting like this, he could only explain in a low voice:

"Adang, do you know why this county insists on letting our village fulfill this job?"

Deng Dang was stunned and figured it out:

"Third Elder, are you saying that they have never thought of giving us a way to survive? They just want to leave this matter to us?"

Zhao Sanlao did not expect that Deng Dang would think so, and shook his head:

"That's not the case. Whoever does such things is not secretive. What good will it do to these people if they plant us and then cause a fuss? What I mean is that we in Xinxiang are all outsiders. Once such a thing is done to the county

, I will be manipulated by those people from now on. From now on, there will be more work like this."

Deng Dang secretly laughed at his complicated thinking. Seeing that Zhao San always had this concern, he said:

"Three elders, how can you care about it? I'll go and do this errand later. Let's finish this year's hard work first. In this world, we always have to find someone to rely on. Originally, we thought Wang Shuai was someone we could rely on.

, but if you look at the Fumin households in other places who went to see Wang Shuai, none of them turned up behind closed doors? So, this time may be a good thing. In the future, with the support of the county, there will be a lot less trouble in the area."

Zhao Sanlao also knew that what Deng Dang said was reasonable, and secretly blamed himself for becoming more and more timid and not as clear-minded as his predecessors.

Therefore, Zhao Sanlao did not hesitate anymore and hurriedly stood up and said to Chen Shuzuo:

"Chen Shuzuo, I just wanted to be sent. I accepted this job, and these laborers in our village will be in charge of the transfer, and we won't ask anything else. What do you think?"

At this time, Chen Shuzuo turned around and said with a hearty smile:

"That's right. This wealth is given to you, so you should take it. Otherwise, this blessing will turn into a disaster, so you say so."

In one sentence, Chen Shuzuo is so majestic.

…

Chen Shuzuo is gone.

Later, before Xinxiang arranged for Dingkou to serve in the county, Xinxiang would send the prepared ten shi of rice to Chen Shuzuo's home.

On the road, Uncle Zhang and Ma Zhong drove an ox cart on the dirt road with their mouths full of oil.

As Uncle Zhang was on his way, he touched Ma Zhong with his leg and gave him a look.

Ma Zhong understood, glanced at Chen Shuzuo, who was closing his eyes and concentrating behind him, and then shook his head.

But Uncle Zhang and Ma Zhong’s little moves did not escape Chen Shuzuo’s eyes, and he sneered:

"You're still playing tricks with me. You and I are both family members, so just say whatever you want."

Uncle Zhang was still driving, but Ma Zhong beside him spoke.

When he speaks, he complains:

"Shu Zuo, my little wife has given birth to a baby girl for us, and we want to keep it. But the rice in this house is really not enough to eat."

Chen Shuzuo sneered:

"Ma Zhong, Ma Zhong, I really don't know what to say about you. You are always ruthless when you go to the countryside, but I didn't expect you to be so kind. It doesn't matter if you don't want to abandon this girl, then the ten stones sent by Xinxiang

, when the time comes, you and Uncle Zhang will share five fights each."

After hearing this, Uncle Zhang hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

But Chen Shuzuo did not stop, but continued to criticize Ma Zhong:

"Ma Zhong, how many girls does your little wife have? This won't work. Without a boy, what's the use of your efforts outside? In the end, you will still get an advantage from outsiders? If it doesn't work, get another one from the countryside.

A widow who has given birth to a boy should give birth to a boy first."

Ma Zhong, on the other hand, could only laugh in embarrassment while nodding to accept the instruction.

Just what Chen Shuzuo said just now, "If you don't have a man, no matter how hard you try, it will be easy for outsiders", which really poked Ma Zhong's lungs.

But who told him to rely on Chen Shuzuo?

Ma Zhong didn't want to be humiliated anymore, so he took the opportunity to change the subject and asked:

"Shu Zuo, what does that big shot want to do in Xinxiang? Let's go see it this time. Although we are richer, it's not worth the trouble of being a big shot."

Chen Shuzuo was speaking freely just now. When he heard these words, he deliberately showed off:

"This is something that I can only talk about among our own people. In fact, the big shot was interested in the land in Xinxiang. This was originally a good land, and the big shot wanted to take it over. Then the Yellow Turbans came, and the land here was

Everyone ran to surrender to the thieves. Originally, the nobles took over the property directly. Unexpectedly, a group of civilian households suddenly came, arranged by the governor Wang. The important people surrendered to the rat trap, which delayed the matter. "

Ma Zhong said doubtfully:

"Then why did it start again?"

Chen Shuzuo glanced at Ma Zhong sideways and said nothing.

Seeing this, Ma Zhong shrank his neck and did not dare to ask any more questions.

In this way, in silence, the ox cart rushed back to Fupi County before dark.

Chen Shuzuo asked Uncle Zhang and Ma Zhong to drive the ox cart to the official residence area in Dongcheng, and then asked them to return to the county office to hand over the ox cart.

After seeing the two people leaving, Chen Shuzuo walked around and walked to a magnificent mansion. This place was more grand than the county temple in the city, but it was slightly weaker in terms of specifications.

And here is the most powerful person in Fupi County, the Wang Gongcao family.

Chen Shuzuo patted the gate, and after a long time, he opened a small door from the side of the gate.

An old man knew Chen Shuzuo and said angrily:

"Old Chen, we are familiar with each other. But we still have to give in to each other in the future! This is the rule."

Chen Shuzuo, who was calm and relaxed in Xinxiang during the day, was nodding and bowing in front of an old man.

He handed the food box in his hand to the old man and said with a smile:

"I just went to Xinxiang this day and bought some local food for my brother. Although it's not as good as the delicacies from Gongcao's family, it still tastes good."

The old man took the food box and opened the lid in front of Chen Shuzuo. When he saw that there was a complete steamed bacon chicken inside, he smiled with satisfaction:

"Old Chen, you see, you know the rules. I'll leave a door open for you. Lang Jun is already waiting for you in the quiet house."

After saying that, the old man asked a servant to take Chen Shuzuo inside.

On the way, Chen Shuzuo also felt depressed. Obviously it was Wang Gongcao who took the initiative to leave the door for us, but when it comes to an old man like you, you still want me to show filial piety first. This is really a silverfish.

Little did he know, it was funny that he himself was a rat but mocked others as silverfish.

…

Chen Shuzuo also entered Wang Gongcao's family for the first time.

This mansion occupies a very large area, and you can see all kinds of mountains and stone pavilions. It is indeed a legacy of the prince's home in the past.

But Chen Shuzuo didn't dare to look any further, so he followed Tu Li to a quiet room.

Just at the door, Chen Shuzuo didn't dare to enter.
To be continued...