"To be honest with Mr. Guo, the north has not been very prosperous in recent years, and the imperial court has implemented new policies in the north. Many landowners have lost their land."

Guo Rong then nodded and said with a smile: "Don't take it to heart, I'll just ask casually."

Hu Quan walked out.

Guo Jun said: "Congratulations to the officer, you can make another fortune."

"Why do I think this person is a little strange?"

"The officials are too worried. They just come to buy food."

"You don't know, Governor Zhou has been telling us to be careful in recent months. The imperial court is fighting a war with gold thieves. There is not enough food and money in the north. Some people in the court have long said that they will increase taxes in the south and even implement new policies. I am worried

This person is someone sent by the imperial court."

Guo Jun said: "He didn't inquire about anything. He couldn't be sent by the imperial court."

As soon as Hu Quan left Guo's house, the person who went to lend money came back.

"Officer, it's bad, something happened."

"What's the matter?"

"When Guo Chang was borrowing money, he found that a family wanted to run away, so he taught the family a lesson. As a result, a group of people came, beat Guo Chang, and said they were going to report to the official, saying that we violated the rules."

"What violated the rules?" Guo Rong said impatiently.

"The imperial court stipulates that the annual interest rate on loans shall not exceed one time, but ours is three times."

"Where are you now?"

"Already entered Xiangyang City."

Guo Jun asked from the side: "Are you going to sue the official?"

"Yes, I said I was going to sue the official."

Guo Rong said: "I told Guo Chang a long time ago not to make a big deal out of it, just threaten me if I don't pay back the money. Those bastards don't dare to mess around!"

"Officials don't have to worry. The government is naturally interested in the officials. Is it possible that we are still helping those bastards?"

“Where are those nosy people coming from?”

"have no idea."

"You don't know what it looks like?"

"The leader is a young man, and he has many people with him, all riding horses."

Guo Jun was shocked: "Riding a horse?"

"That's right!"

Guo Jun said: "Maybe it's that official Zhao!"

"The official Zhao who buys grain?"

"It should be him."

"It's broken! I have to go to the magistrate's office quickly!"

"Officer, what's wrong?"

"The origins of this group of people are definitely not simple!" As he said that, Guo Rong hurried out.

Zhao Ning rode his horse towards Xiangyang City in a hurry.

But Guo Chang said with a proud look on his face: "When we get to Xiangyang City, let's go! Go in and sue the officials!"

Zhao Ning looked around. The moat of Xiangyang City was indeed wide enough. No wonder the Mongols couldn't attack it in history.

If it weren't for the return of artillery, I'm afraid the Mongols wouldn't be able to do anything here.

Having said that, the Song, Jin, and Xia Dynasties are about to enter the era of full confrontation. Once the Song Army's field combat capabilities are improved and the ability of the generals on the front line to command large armies is improved, it is time to take the initiative.

If the artillery can't be built for a while, it's at least no problem to return the artillery, right?

That thing, if shot out, can't even hold up the walls of Xiangyang City.

The guards of Xiangyang City saw that Zhao Ning had brought so many people and planned to stop him.

But Zhao Ning had already rushed in with his people, and a large group of people also rushed in.

The guard shouted: "No! Stop them!"

With Zhao Guan's family in such a posture, the local army would naturally not be able to keep up.

When Guo Rong rode his horse to Xiangyang City, he asked a shocked Turkish soldier at the door: "What happened?"

"Just now, a group of people rushed into the city on horseback. Now the whole city is alarmed. Someone is rebelling! Someone is going to rebel!"

Guo Rong immediately rushed to the prefect's Yamen.

When Guo Rong rushed to the prefect's Yamen, he happened to meet Hu Quan, who had also just arrived.

Hu Quan was exchanging something with Pan Hanli when he saw Guo Rong and walked over quickly.

"Guan Daguan."

"Guan Hu? What are you?" He looked at the people on horseback and suddenly remembered the Fang La rebellion more than ten years ago. He heard from people in the southeast that the government was also surrounded, and he exclaimed, "Are you rebels?"

"of course not."

"That you……"

"Oh, Mr. Zhao is inside, how about you go in too?"

"What is Mr. Zhao doing there?"

"I'm complaining."

"Sue who?"

"Sue you."

"Sue me?" Guo Rong was even more confused, "What did I commit?"

"We'll find out when we go in." Hu Quan asked someone to bring Guo Rong in.

At this time, Zhou Jiande was hiding behind and shivering.

Li Zhimao's legs were also weak. He lay on the ground and saw Zhou Jiande hiding under the table. He shouted: "Prefect Zhou, everyone outside is waiting for you!"

"Rebellion! Rebel! How dare you lead people to surround the government! Go out and tell them that the court will definitely send an army. If they do this, they will definitely die. It's too late to put down their weapons now! It's hard to think about a great life. We must value peace and cherish life!”

"But people outside said they want you to go out and try the case."

"Have you ever seen someone bring so many people to try a case? This is obviously a rebel!"

While he was talking, the Imperial Guards had already arrived behind.

Jing Chao asked: "Who is the prefect of Zhou?"

The surrounding clerical staff looked down at the table in unison.

When Jing Chao saw someone hiding underneath, he immediately asked someone to drag Zhou Jiande out.

"You are so presumptuous! I am an official of the imperial court. I am an official of the imperial court. How dare you touch me! You rebels! I tell you, it is too late for you to put down your arms now! Cherish your life and don't think too hard... I advise you to put down your arms immediately... "

Zhou Jiande was brought to the court amidst screams.

Zhao Ning was sitting below. He saw Zhou Jiande coming and asked, "Are you Zhou Jiande?"

"I...I am...I am the magistrate of Xiangyang Prefecture. What does this heroic man do for you?"

"It's nothing. I met someone outside who offered loan sharks at triple the annual interest rate. I said he violated the court's rules. He said this was the government's tacit consent." Zhao Ning pointed at Guo Chang and said.

Guo Chang was completely confused now, these people were too aggressive.

When Zhou Jiande heard that the other party was not here to blackmail, he quickly said: "Who is this person? Dare to increase the loan interest at will!"

Guo Chang said: "It's me, Governor Zhou, Guo Chang, you know this!"

"Does this officer know?"

"Isn't there still your money in the loan?"

"Oh, it's you!" Zhou Jiande remembered, and he said to Zhao Ning, "I'm afraid there is a misunderstanding here. This good man, let's let everyone go out first, and we can talk slowly if we have anything to say."

Zhou Jiande's mind began to spin rapidly. I'm afraid these people were not rebels.

It should be for business.

"I like to be lively. If you have anything to say, just say it to my face," Zhao Ning said.

"This private lending matter is extremely complicated, and it's all done voluntarily by them."

Zhao Ning said: "Three times the annual interest rate, doesn't this violate the court rules?"

Seeing that Mr. Zhao didn't seem to be a villain, Zhou Jiande gradually became bolder. He walked down to the family who wanted to escape and asked, "Is it three times the annual interest?"

The woman held her child in her arms and remained silent, and the young man remained silent as well.

"You should think it through carefully. It is a serious crime to deceive me!"

The young man shook his head: "No...it's not three times the annual interest rate."

"How much is it?"

"Only twice as much."
Chapter completed!