Qin Ge rushed back to Liberty Town from Dongyi Valley overnight. As soon as he entered the town, he summoned Man Chong and Mao Jie who were stationed in the city. Just when Qin Ge returned to the territory, a spring rain began to fall from the sky. As promised,

According to the farming community, the third day after the rain stops is the best time for spring plowing! Now Chen Yuan and others have rushed to their respective areas to take charge of farming.

Man Chong was soaked when he arrived at the lord's mansion. Qin Ge was surprised when he saw this and said: "What is Boning?"

Man Chong panted and said: "I organized people to distribute the cultivated seeds and potato sprouts to various districts and towns. After the rain stops, we can start spring plowing as soon as possible!" Qin Ge nodded and said: "I have bothered Boning so much!

"At this time, Wei Sanniang brought ginger soup, and the three of them drank the ginger soup and began to talk about political affairs.

Although Man Chong was tired, he was in very good spirits and said: "Zang Ren came here overnight this time, definitely to unite me to lead the free army! Now Jiang Qiansheng can be said to have influenced the whole body with one move, and now the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Bandits are attacking Mount Tai

The county is watching eagerly. As long as Jiang Qiansheng shoots the first arrow, the Yellow Turban bandits from Qingji will swarm in. Not only Zang Ba is afraid of being annexed by the Yellow Turban bandits, but even Yanzhou Governor Liu Dai is also afraid of the Yellow Turban bandits. Then Yanzhou will be like

Like Qingzhou, it was destroyed by the Yellow Turban bandits!"

Mao Jie was still worried and said: "The Qingji Yellow Turbans are so powerful that I am afraid it will be difficult for Taishan County alone to resist them!" Then he looked at Qin Ge and said: "I served as a guest minister under Liu Dai for several years. At this time, Liu Dai

I should be looking for you because of the Yellow Turbans' attack on Taishan County. After all, Taishan County is connected to Qingji and is the gateway to Yanzhou. If Taishan County is breached, Yanzhou will be in danger! We are now the barrier of the entire Yanzhou. If Yanzhou

After the fall, even if Liu Dai is a clan member of the Han Dynasty, he will shed his skin even if he does not die. At the very least, his political future will be over!"

Qin Ge lightly knocked on the table and said: "It is imperative to cooperate with the heroes of Mount Tai this time. If the people of Mount Tai are not united, our Free Territory will also fall apart! What should I do if I go to Yanzhou?"

A gleam of light flashed in Man Chong's eyes and he said: "Sit down and raise the price. If you want an official position, you want wealth!"

Mao Jie nodded and said: "Liu Dai is a clan member of the Han Dynasty. His uncle, Liu Chongguan, was a Taiwei. He was spoiled and spoiled since he was a child. He is fierce and timid. Now that he heard that the Yellow Turban bandits were attacking in large numbers, he urgently summoned his lord to come.

It shows that this person is already panicked! Moreover, this person is jealous and suspicious. The purpose of summoning the adults at this time should be to stabilize Taishan County. If the Taishan bandits and the Yellow Turban bandits are colluding with each other, they will join forces! In addition, the Baibo bandits will cause trouble.

, I'm afraid Yanzhou will fall in an instant!" However, Mao Jie seemed to have something to say but hesitated.

Man Chong chuckled and said: "Master Mao Jie, does he mean that my lord was born in the countryside, and the Qin family is a local clan, and rose to prominence through martial arts. In the eyes of the royal family and nobles, my lord is just like this Mount Tai bandit, a piece of dog meat that cannot be eaten at a banquet!"

"Now there are many gentry clans. The Eastern Han Dynasty has established a strict hierarchy since Emperor Wu, and even implemented the inspection system. Children from small clans such as Qin Ge, Man Chong, and Mao Jie can only be small officials.

It was basically impossible to become an official in the imperial court.

Taishan County was originally a place where bandits were rampant. Although Qin Ge had a high prestige in the eyes of the people, the high-ranking families really didn't take him seriously. Even Qin Ge, Zang Ba and others called him brothers, but in their eyes they were just dominating the village.

The clan power! The people the imperial court hated and suppressed the most were local powerful people, and this time the Yellow Turban Rebellion had no choice but to recruit local powerful people. Mao Jie smiled awkwardly.

Qin Ge laughed and said: "Mr. Xiao, we are separated. Don't have any scruples here. Speak freely. Don't you see that Shude always talks to me every time you see me!" Man Chong laughed when he heard this. Chen Yuan's temper even gave him a headache.

Mao Jie coughed twice and said: "My lord's current status is very embarrassing. Although he is very popular among the local clans and the green forest, he was born into a strong man. Even after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the imperial court will definitely re-enter the situation in order to regain its strength and strengthen its rule."

Attack the powerful, and the lord's identity at this time is very embarrassing! Why not use this matter as a threat, there will be three filial and honest quotas in Yanzhou this spring! You can fight for them! Then you can become the emperor's disciple, a legitimate official of the Han Dynasty, and leave

Official! Have an orthodox official status!"

Man Chong nodded, but said full of doubts: "That's right! Children from poor families must pass Xiaolian to enter the eyes of aristocratic families, otherwise they will always be weak-legged in the eyes of the nobles. However, after being promoted to Xiaolian, they will go to the capital to serve the emperor, and then they will be with our territory.

The development plans are very different!”

Qin Ge touched his chin and shook his head with a smile: "Don't worry about this, Boning. Now Qingzhou and Jizhou are in chaos, and the Yellow Turban bandits are rampant. Even if the imperial court sends troops to exterminate the Yellow Turban bandits, Qingzhou and Jizhou are still restless places. In addition, the situation in the world is mysterious. I

I am confident that the imperial court will let me stay here to guard Mount Tai!"

Mao Jie also agreed: "Yes! Now the lord should meet Zang Ren to show our sincerity!" Mao Jie followed Qin Ge, and his way of life changed subtly. At first, he dismissed the Taishan bandits.

Now, Qin Ge’s practices are gradually recognized and integrated into Taishan County.

In the reception room, Zang Ren was like an ant on a hot pot, circling back and forth in the hall, while Zang Jie and Zang Shun, their ancestors and grandsons, sat together and feasted. In order to show sincerity, Man Chong specially ordered a table of signature dishes from Piaoxiang Building and sent it to the Lord's Mansion.

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"Grandpa! Don't you usually only eat half a bowl of rice? Today you eat three or four times as much wine and meat as usual!" Zang Shun asked in surprise as he watched Zang Jie wolf down his food.

Zang Jie took a sip of wine, burped with satisfaction and said: "I haven't had such a comfortable meal for a long time! Can it be compared? Your bandit's meal was stolen from the hands of ordinary people, and it smelled of blood.

, I’m so disgusted that I can’t eat it! This is the meal prepared by Mr. Qin, and I can eat it with peace of mind! Besides, grandpa, I have a secret plan!” Zang Jie smiled mysteriously at Zang Shun.

Seeing Zang Ren's anxious look, Zang Jie coldly snorted: "When encountering big things, you have to concentrate your energy. Look at you now, you have no future at all!" Zang Ren silently sat next to Zang Jie, drooping.

He held his head without saying a word.

Zang Jie stroked his goat's beard and looked at the living room of the free leader and said: "Master Qin is indeed well-deserved! This land where bandits are rampant has been managed and turned into a paradise! Along the way, although the villages and towns are poor, the people are very happy.

Satisfied, although the face is sallow and thin, the enthusiasm for farming in the fields is high. In less than three years, these people will be able to live a prosperous life! This is called skill! Shun'er! Remember to learn from Mr. Qin in the future, don't imitate your bandit me

!No ambition!" Zang Shun nodded silently, while Zang Ren continued to be silent.

Zang Jie looked around and turned around, and found that not far away, Gao Tanglong was holding a book in his hand, lowering his head to read under the light. Since there were few servants in the lord's house, Gao Tanglong was usually responsible for receiving guests for Qin Ge. The family suffered a big change, so Gao Tanglong

Long matured very early and developed the habit of not letting go of the scroll.

Zang Jie looked at Gao Tang and said: "Little boy! Very diligent! Not bad! What's your name?"

Gao Tanglong stood up and bowed to Zang Jie and said, "Senior, I am a junior Gao Tanglong!"

Zang Jie's eyes lit up and he said: "But Mr. Qin's new adopted son, Gao Tanglong?" Gao Tanglong nodded, and Zang Jie started chatting with Gao Tanglong. The more they chatted, the more frightened he became. Although Gao Tanglong is still young,

But he speaks like a great Confucian, and he is well versed in the government affairs of the territory, and he speaks clearly and clearly on all government affairs!

Now Gao Tanglong is writing documents for Qin Ge, and he is responsible for reviewing and drafting all official documents in the territory. After this period of training, Gao Tanglong has gradually moved towards the right path. Even Zang Ren on the side was stunned. This Gao Tanglong

Long is simply a monster.

"Look! His child! The dragon is from the cloud, the tiger is from the wind! Our Shun'er was originally very extraordinary, but he followed your bandit brother and became tainted with banditry! If we don't correct it early, our Zang family will really

It’s over!” Zang Jie sighed, but Zang Ren selectively didn’t hear it.

At this time, Qin Ge, Man Chong and Mao Jie came hand in hand, and Zang Jie's grandfather and grandson quickly got up to greet them.

"Brother Zang! You still look good after not seeing him for many days!" Qin Ge said with a smile on his face: "I was on a business trip and was outside the city. As soon as I heard that Brother Zang was coming, I rushed over quickly! I apologize to you for your indifference.

!" The two of them only met once, and they were on the battlefield of Taishan County's attack and defense. Zang Ren didn't dare to be too embarrassed, so he stepped forward and held Qin Ge's hand to chat.

At this time, Qin Ge noticed Zang Jie and Zang Shun standing behind Zang Ren, and his mind was filled with suspicion. Zang Ba sent people over for peace talks. What did he mean by sending one old man and one young man? There is no such custom in Taishan County.

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Seeing Qin Ge's eyes, Zang Ren was a little embarrassed and planned to introduce him to Qin Ge. Zang Jie directly cupped his fists at Qin Ge and said, "Sinner! Zang Jie pays homage to Qin County Magistrate!"

The name sounded familiar to Qin Ge, and he was about to say a few words when he suddenly thought of something and said, "You are Zang Jie! The father of Zang Ba!" Even Man Chong and Mao Jie were stunned. What kind of rhythm is this?

This is the first time I heard that my father was sent here to negotiate.

Zang Jie bowed again and said: "The guilty people are ashamed, there is a bandit and a traitor in the family!" Qin Ge, Man Chong and other three people glared at Zang Ren, but looking at Zang Ren's expression, it seemed that Zang Jie's identity was true.

Qin Ge quickly helped Zang Jie up and bowed back: "The younger generation Qin Ge has met my uncle. I don't know that my uncle was not welcomed from afar when he arrived. Please forgive me!" Zang Jie already had a high prestige in Taishan County. He was once the commander of Taishan County.

The county magistrate was in charge of the civil affairs of the county. He was imprisoned for asking for orders for the people. Later, Zang Bayi saved his father and was said to be a good story.

Qin Ge asked the three of them to sit down and started chatting with Zang Jie. Since spring plowing was approaching, Qin Ge naturally talked about spring plowing with Zang Jie. Zhang Ji was corrupt and perverted the law when he was the governor of the county.

As a result, Zang Jie's ability and experience in managing civil affairs were not as good as those of Man Chong. Man Chong also took the opportunity to ask Zang Jie about the way of governance.

Zang Jie was first sent to prison, and after being rescued by Zang Ba, he had been idle at home. Now he was very excited when he heard the talk about political affairs, from folk customs to rural customs, from civil affairs to government affairs, and he was very interested in every town and town in Taishan County.

It contains countless treasures and is simply a walking dictionary of the civil affairs and customs of Taishan County.

This conversation lasted until late at night. Zang Ren's head was pounding from what he heard. Zang Shun was drowsy, while Qin Ge and Man Chong were in high spirits. Zang Ren could not stop drooling from what he was talking about.

I have replaced oil lamps five times.

"Ahem!" Zang Ren coughed dryly and said, "Master Qin, it's time now, can we talk about business?"

Only then did Qin Ge come back to his senses and realize that it was already getting late. He smiled awkwardly and said, "My uncle's political experience and qualifications are so impressive to us young juniors!"

Zang Jie took a sip of tea and glared at Zang Ren angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about, you bastard! What we are talking about is business! How can you be like you bandit brothers, who think about harming the people all day long!" Zang Ren shrank his neck and did not dare to say a word.

, could only cast an embarrassed look at Qin Ge.

Qin Ge also wanted to discuss an alliance with Zang Ren. Zang Jie suddenly left the table and knelt down to Qin Ge. Qin Ge was shocked and even Zang Ren looked at Zang Jie in disbelief.

Qin Ge quickly helped Zang Jie up from the ground and said, "Uncle! This is embarrassing me!"

Zang Jie shook his body and threw Qin Ge's support. He knelt down and said: "Zang Jie used lynching to deal with corrupt officials. He was worthy of the emperor and the common people. Even if he was killed by that corrupt official, he was still strong."

Zheng Zheng is a good man who is worthy of the ancestors of the Zang family and worthy of thousands of years of history. However, my traitorous son Zang Ba raised his troops to rebel, which brought endless suffering to the people of Mount Tai and made my Zang family a traitor. Zang Jie

As I am ashamed of my ancestors, I finally escaped from the den of thieves. If Mr. Qin does not dislike me, I sincerely ask you to take me in and let me contribute to the construction of the free domain, so that I can forgive the Zang family!"

This twist in the plot made Qin Ge lose his mind at this moment. After all, he and Zang Ba were at war with each other and almost fought each other. Now because of the Yellow Turban bandits, the two had to put aside their prejudices and join forces to fight against the enemy. Which one did Zang Ba sing?

Qin Ge rubbed his forehead and said, "Uncle! Are you... am I too tired? I'm hallucinating!"

"Father! You didn't, the old man is still kneeling!" Gao Tanglong reminded Qin Ge sincerely.

Qin Ge quickly helped Zang Jie, but Zang Jie pushed his hands and refused: "Master Qin doesn't agree to this, and I have no shame to live anymore, so I'll just kneel down and die!"

Qin Ge looked at Zang Ren with a look of despair. Which song was this Zang Ba singing? He was becoming more and more elusive about his routine. You guys are just trying to mess with me!

Zang Ren also knelt down with a plop and said: "My father was in Nancheng and sighed all day long. When he came to the Free Leader, his spirits improved a lot. Now that Zang Ren is a son of man and not Zang Ba's brother, I beg Mr. Qin to take my father in and let him do what he can."

It is Zang Ren who fulfills his filial piety by taking care of himself until he is old!"

Qin Ge and Man Chong looked at each other, while Mao Jie clasped his fist at Qin Ge with a spring breeze and said: "Since Mr. Zang became the county magistrate, his political performance in Taishan County has been outstanding, and the people have praised him. It is a pity that such a great talent has been buried in the countryside. It is also the case in Taishan County."

A great loss for the people! My lord! The southern district of Ying County happens to be short of a district chief. If Mr. Zang doesn’t mind condescending, he can be appointed as the chief of the southern district of Ying County and take care of the government affairs! This can be regarded as a success for Mr. Zang.

Great righteousness brings benefit to the people of the country!"

Qin Ge's eyes narrowed. Mao Jie's move could be said to be extremely sinister. The southern district of Ying County was completely open to Yin Li's gangsters. Every day, Qin Ge was afraid that if Yin Li turned against him, the southern district would be captured.
To be continued...