The head of the Zhang family, who was about to leave, took back the foot that had stepped out, slowly turned around, and said with a ugly expression: "What does the county lord mean to say this?"

"It's not interesting. I heard rumors. I can't be true. Maybe they are all fake. The bandits are doing it to steal things. Where can they know how to divide land for the people? The head of the Zhang family will just act as the official and say it casually." Zhou Shouchi smiled

Haha said.

Not only did the head of the Zhang family look bad, but the other major families look very ugly.

Datong is connected to Taiyuan, and Dong County is separated from Shanyin County in Datong by Yanmen Pass. Moreover, Datong does not prohibit business. Even though Xuanda has no real belongs to Daming, it still attracts many businessmen to do business in Xuanda.

Even among their families, some of them sent a caravan to Datong.

After all, Datong can get goods from the north, and as long as you pay the full tax and silver, you don’t have to worry about being embarrassed. Just send the goods from the north to the south and you can make a lot of money.

The matter of Xuandae to the field can naturally be hidden from them, such as the big families in Dongxian.

They are very supportive of Xuanda's business environment, but Xuanda's policy of dividing the land makes them very disliked. After dividing the land, the only ones who benefit from the tenants below will lose. The benefits of them are indeed the interests of these large-scale farmers who have a large amount of land.

"The Zhang family can double the number just now, and I hope the county master can hold on to Han County." The head of the Zhang family said in his eyes, looking at Zhou Shouchi.

The other families around him also opened their mouths to increase their money and grain to the county government, and the least one person also increased by 50%.

Zhou Shouchi said: "Each family has increased three times. I know you can take it out. Whoever wants to bear it? Just think about how much land your families can still leave after the bandits occupy Gan County. I believe you can figure it out."

"Don't go too far." The head of the Zhang family said with an ugly expression.

Zhou Shouchi chuckled and said, "If you lose your county, you will be the thief. I believe that scholars like me will welcome you. As for what will happen to you at home, I can't guarantee it."

The head of the Zhang family who heard this changed a few times.

"Report." The yamen runs in from outside, bows to Zhou Shouchi and says, "Report to Master, Deputy Inspection Officer Qian is here, saying that there is something important to see you."

Zhou Shouchi looked at Zhao Xing, an inspector who had no sense of existence in the room.

"I don't know if the officials don't know." Zhao Xing shook his head.

Zhou Shouchi withdrew his gaze and said to the yamen runner who delivered the letter: "Bring him in!"

The yamen runner retreated.

Soon, the deputy inspector Qian was taken to the Houya.

"The official has met the county magistrate." As soon as Deputy Inspection Officer Qian came in, he saluted Zhou Shouchi.

The deputy inspector was from the ninth rank military post. It can be said that except for the minor official who was not of grade, he only had the lowest position, and his power was not as good as that of a clerk in the Sixth Room.

Zhou Shouchi asked in a faint tone: "What's the matter if you are in a hurry to see me!"

"Qi Bixian Zun, a team of cavalry came outside the city, with a population of twenty or thirty. They said they were from Zhenwu Guard, and the commander of Zhenwu Guard said they wanted to meet Deputy Yuan Qianhu in the city." Deputy Qian said

The inspector reported.

Zhou Shouchi frowned and said, "The commander of Zhenwu Guard is not in Daizhou, why are you here in Dong County? Are you sure you are right?"

"The subordinates have never seen the commander of Zhenwu Guard, but the people who came were dressed like the personal soldiers and servants around the generals of Zhenwu Guard." Deputy inspector Qian described.

Zhao Xing, who was sitting aside, scolded: "The right clothes do not mean that people are right, and it may be that the bandits pretend to be posing and want to get into the city."

"Isn't Deputy Qianhu Yuan in the city? You can ask Deputy Qianhu Yuan to meet him on the city and you can know if the people outside the city are pretending to be bandits." Deputy inspector Qian said.

Zhou Shouchi nodded with his beard stroked.

"The Zhang family is willing to pay three times. I will go home and ask someone to prepare, and I will send it to the county government later." The head of the Zhang family suddenly spoke.

Zhou Shouchi looked at the head of the Zhang family thoughtfully and said with a smile: "Then the official will wait for the Zhang family's money and food."

"The county master is busy with official duties first, so I won't disturb you." The head of the Zhang family bowed and turned around and left.

When the other major players saw that the Zhang family agreed, they followed the trend and agreed to Zhou Shouchi's request.

Zhou Shouchi watched these big households leave, and then took back his gaze and said to Deputy Inspector Qian: "Since they know Deputy Qianhu Yuan, let Deputy Qianhu Yuan recognize the person and see if he is the commander of Zhenwu Guard."

"Yes." Deputy Inspection Officer Qian agreed and asked immediately, "What if they want to enter the city?"

Zhou Shouchi thought for a while and said, "If it is really the commander of Zhenwu Guard, then put down the hanging basket and take the people into the city. The city gate must not be opened."

"The official understands, please go here." Deputy inspector Qian bowed and retreated.

Zhou Shouchi looked at the inspector Zhao Xing in the house again and said, "Those big families should send their money and food soon. You should train the young and strong to defend the city quickly. As long as you can persevere until the reinforcements arrive, my official will go to the

The court recommends you."

"The subordinates obey the county magistrate's orders in everything." Zhao Xing looked happy.

His inspection was bought for money. If he could get the recommendation of the county magistrate of Gan County, he believed that it would be fine to be a hundred households or a deputy household.

"Hurry up and get ready!" Zhou Shouchi waved his hand and signaled to retreat.

Zhao Xing bowed and retreated from the rear yamen.

On the other hand, the head of the Zhang family led several wealthy families from Dong County out of the yamen and came to the street outside.

The servant of the Zhang family who was waiting outside the yamen hurriedly came up and helped the head of the Zhang family to his carriage.

Several other big players hurriedly followed.

One of them said, "Head Zhang, just in the yamen, why did he ask Zhouxianzun's request so happily? Although we don't care about that little thing, we gave too much this time, and it is hard to guarantee that he will not be more demanding next time.

More."

The head of the Zhang family who walked to his carriage turned slowly, looked at the people in front of him and said, "If Daizhou City is lost, the next target of the bandits will be Han County. Once the bandits capture Han County,

Our losses are much more than that."

"The bandits had just attacked Daizhou, so they probably wouldn't come to our county so soon. It would take some time. Daizhou has Zhenwu Guards, with thousands of soldiers and horses." The man said.

Hearing this, the head of the Zhang family snorted and said, "You didn't hear the Qian just now. The commander of Zhenwu Guard is now leading dozens of horses outside the city of Dong County."

"Can it be the thieves pretended to be? The bandit army just arrived at the city of Daizhou yesterday, so it was impossible for them to take down Daizhou City so quickly." The man didn't believe that the person outside the city was the commander of Zhenwu Guard.

The head of the Zhang family said: "No matter whether it is true or false, we can't afford to bet."
Chapter completed!