Zhu Yiyuan's rebel army rushed into Surabaya, and someone immediately came to greet them, saying, "The county government is here, go to the county government gate quickly."
The rebels immediately followed the guidance of the people and attacked the county government office.
At this time, in front of the county magistrate Yang Zhen, there was a sword, a bottle of poison, and a rope...Which one should I choose? This is a question.
But he didn't have to worry about it soon, because the officers and soldiers in the Yamen also surrendered, and Luo Yi led the rebel army and rushed in directly.
"Guan Gu, you are captured!"
After hearing this, Yang Zhen breathed a sigh of relief and could stop worrying. But he still had a request, "I want to see your leader."
When Luo Yi heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then gave him a slap in the face, "What leader? We are commanding people. We are not traitors. Did you see that?" He pointed to the red scarf on his head and said proudly:
"Back then, Emperor Taizu was the one who conquered the world with his head wrapped in a red scarf. You, a dog official, don't you know that?"
Yang Zhen seemed to be blocked by something. Yes, Emperor Taizu was such a hero. How did the world fall to this point?
Yang Zhen was turned to Zhu Yiyuan by the rebels.
"Qian Shi, this is the magistrate dog officer."
Yang Zhen looked up staggeringly and saw a very young and handsome face. Is this Mr. Zhu?
"I'm Zhu Yiyuan, what do you have to say?"
Yang Zhen was stunned and said in a low voice: "I originally persuaded the gentry in the city, as well as the large foreign households, to use money and food to help the people and tide over the difficulties together."
Zhu Yiyuan chuckled and said: "They must be hard-pressed to part with their good fortune, right?"
Yang Zhen suddenly breathed heavily and cursed angrily: "Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty asked officials in the court to donate money, but no one responded. And now it is like this... These people have a way of killing themselves, but I have no way to save myself."
Zhu Yiyuan nodded, "It is true that we are surrounded by a group of gangsters. Because of their stupidity, it is indeed not worth their while to die. Anyway, in that case, let's take a look at the fate of these people!"
Zhu Yiyuan said: "Have the Qi family been caught?"
The soldier next to him immediately said: "The Qi family, with many servants, wanted to resist stubbornly, but the fire broke out and the servants ran away one after another. Our people rushed in despite the fire and have captured Qi Shiyuan."
Zhu Yiyuan nodded, "Bring him here."
Not long after, the soldiers escorted Qi Shiyuan over, which was completely different from when they faced Yang Zhen a few days ago.
He lay on the ground and kowtowed, "Spare my life, please forgive me. I am willing to donate 50,000 taels of silver."
Zhu Yiyuan frowned slightly, "Someone asked you for money not long ago, but you were still unwilling. Why are you rich now?"
Qi Shiyuan bravely raised her head and saw Yang Zhen, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
"Tell me the reason." Zhu Yiyuan asked.
Qi Shiyuan could only say: "Returning to Master Zhu, my brother is a well-known official in the world, and Yang Zhen is only a member of the family. How dare he ask for money from the Qi family?"
Zhu Yiyuan couldn't help laughing, "I have also read books, but I don't even have any fame."
Qi Shiyuan hurriedly said: "What's the matter? The young master has strong soldiers and horses, and he dominates several counties. He is a hero of the world. I am willing to offer you silver with both hands."
Zhu Yiyuan smiled slightly. He stood up, turned to look at Yang Zhen, and then at the scholars who presented the city.
He smiled and said, "Did you hear that? The Qi family is rich, but they are unwilling to recruit soldiers for the county magistrate, nor are they willing to help poor scholars. What do you think?"
A small scholar immediately stood up and said, "The student thinks he deserves to be killed!"
Zhu Yiyuan smiled and said, "What's your name?"
"My name is Wang Yu, and I came to Surabaya half a month ago to avoid the rebels. In a short period of time, all my savings were spent, and I had no way to make a living. I was desolate and could only live with beggars in the City God's Temple."
Zhu Yiyuan nodded and said: "Then why do you want to avoid the rebels?"
"I...I am a scholar, but the rebels want me to be like the common people. I am not convinced."
"Then why did you march to welcome the rebels again?" Zhu Yiyuan asked.
Wang Yu blushed and said helplessly: "Because I found that some people regard us as worse than ordinary people!"
Zhu Yiyuan nodded and looked at the others, "What do you think of what he said?"
The yellow-faced scholar said bravely: "That's true. We were all wrong."
"Then where did you go wrong?" Zhu Yiyuan stared at him and asked with a smile.
The yellow-faced scholar was stunned for a moment. What was wrong with him was that he didn't know people well and was naive and confused?
Zhu Yiyuan said directly: "If you are wrong, your biggest mistake is that you think that after studying, you can be superior, like a scholar-official, and disdain to be the same as the common people. You despise the common people, doesn't anyone despise you?"
Zhu Yiyuan's question was extremely heartbreaking.
Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, scholars are not only first-class people, but also have indescribable benefits, such as good looks, golden houses, and everything they want... Because of this, every scholar has the dream of being a high-ranking official and rich in salary.
Basically, they can be regarded as spiritual scholar-bureaucrats.
But the problem is that only a few hundred Jinshi are produced every three years. Even counting candidates and scholars, there are only a handful of scholars who can get honors.
Moreover, with the rise of party strife over the years, the best way to replenish fresh blood through the imperial examination has long been tainted. It is almost impossible for those without connections to pass the exam.
Just like Xu Zhen, there are many people who have caused big troubles because of their righteous speech.
With a faint smile on his face, Zhu Yiyuan glanced at every face and said with a chuckle: "As a scholar, there are two choices. Like Haigangfeng, if you ask for orders for the people, stand on the side of the people, and the people will
Keep it in your heart. The other is to become a scholar-bureaucrat at all costs, and do not hesitate to serve as slaves for others and charge into battle. If you have fame and a path to follow, it does not seem to be wrong. If you cannot even find a path.
Yeah, it’s just wishful thinking, why don’t you want to look back?”
As soon as Zhu Yiyuan finished speaking, Yang Zhen, the county magistrate, knelt down on the ground and burst into tears, "Young Master Zhu has good advice, although the sinner has fame and fame, he is also an official of the Qing court. As long as Master Zhu gives me a way to live, the sinner is willing to do anything for me."
Mr. Zhu serves."
After all, as an official, you are smarter than ordinary people.
Zhu Yiyuan chuckled and said, "Zhixian Yang, you are a high-ranking official. It is a good thing that you are willing to surrender to me. But I need you to do hard work for half a year and experience the hardships of people's livelihood before you come back to work. Are you willing?"
Yang Zhen immediately said: "I am willing, I am willing! Let alone half a year, even if I do it for a few more years, I am willing to do it. Thank you Mr. Zhu for not killing me. Thank you Mr. Zhu."
Zhu Yiyuan looked at Wang Yu and other scholars again, "What about you?"
Wang Yu hurriedly stood up and said, "I, I am also willing, I just ask Mr. Zhu to let me eat enough."
Zhu Yiyuan laughed loudly, "Whether you can eat enough depends on the wishes of the people. Those of you who have escaped and come back cannot divide the fields like others, and you cannot take part in the exam for the time being. For the sake of meritorious service in dedicating the city, you can first
Three months of hard work, waiting for the next arrangement."
According to common sense, the time will definitely not be so short, but in the face of a powerful enemy, who knows what tricks Tian Qiaoxing will use...Zhu Yiyuan can only try to strengthen himself as much as possible first, and then make waves.
"Before you go to work, let me show you where the food goes."
The problem of food shortage in Sishui County is similar to that in Laiwu, but there are some differences. The food from Laiwu was transferred to Jinan Prefecture. There is food in Sishui, but too many people came in, which suddenly caused the price of food to skyrocket and everything was lacking.
But is there really none?
Take the Qi family, they have a grain store in Surabaya, and they found five thousand shi of grain from the warehouse.
Furthermore, more than 400,000 taels of silver notes were found from their residence.
Only then did everyone understand that it was no wonder the Qi family had waited for a while before running away. It turned out that they had secretly exchanged gold and silver for banknotes, which was easier to carry, and they also had all the food stored.
Qi Shijiao claims to be an upright official, but he has so much property?
This honest official is truly worthy!
"Confiscated them all and used them as military pay." This chapter has been completed!
