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Chapter 193 Leiyang

In the past, Emperor Qinshihuang unified the world and implemented the system of prefectures and counties. There were only five counties in Jingnan area, and Leiyang was one of them. At that time, Leiyang County was as large as one county today.

Today, even though the land in Leiyang County has shrunk significantly, it is still called a large county. It not only has a vast territory, but also has a large population. As early as the fifth year of Yonghe (140 AD), the number of households in Leiyang exceeded [-]. There are few large counties in Guiyang County with a household registration of more than [-].However, Leiyang is more famous because it has two hugely profitable industries, iron and paper, under its rule, and Jingnan is dominated by wealth.

Such a big piece of fat, as the overlord of Jingnan, Zhang Xian had long wanted to take it as his own, but the Leiyang decree was removed by the emperor's edict in the fourth year of Chuping (AD 193).

Zhang Xian's dominance over Jingnan can ignore the orders of Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou, but this does not mean that he can ignore the edict of the emperor. His prestige will disappear in an instant.

In addition, Leiyang Ling is quite a knowledgeable person, so Zhang Xian held his nose and endured it.

However, today is different, Leiyang Ling is from Jiangxia under the rule of Liu Biao, who knows whether he will respond to Liu Biao and stab him in the back during this critical period, Zhang Xian dare not bet.

Therefore, when Huan Jie proposed to replace him with his younger brother Huan Yi, Zhang Xian agreed without thinking.Among the big clans in Changsha, if you want to say who is the least likely to betray him, only the Huan clan, not because the Huan clan is so loyal to him, but because the Huan clan is an old official of Sun Jian, and they are destined not to take refuge in Liu Biao.

At this time, Ma Zhou and Chu Fang were ordered by Liu Jing to raid Leiyang successfully. The overall situation of Leiyang was settled, and Liu Jing personally led the warships down the Leishui River, and arrived at Leiyang County in two days.

Leiyang County is located on the west bank of Leishui River. Leiyang used to be the prefecture of Guiyang County in the former Han Dynasty, Wang Mang and the current dynasty. Therefore, besides the county seat, there is also an old county town.

Because Leiyang produces iron and paper and has developed commerce and trade, there are more than a dozen ferry crossings on Leishui River and Feijiang River, among which the Leishui Port in the eastern suburbs of the county is the busiest.But that was in the past, and now the situation in Jingnan is tense, and Leiyang has just experienced a turmoil, and the merchants have long since run away.

Huan Yi and Liu Jing stood side by side on the deck, looking at the deserted port, feeling a little heavy.His first task when he took office was to find a way to restore Leiyang's former prosperity.But in today's severe situation, this matter can be said to be a long way to go.

Not only Ma Zhou, Chu Fang, Liu Liang and other people in armor greeted them on the shore, but also county officials with high crowns and clothes.

I don't know whether they came to greet them out of sincerity, or if they were forced by Ma Zhou and others. Liu Jing guessed that it was probably the latter.Because there was no great evil in Leiyang Commander's appointment, Zhang Xian and Huan Yi belonged to the unreasonable mobilization of troops, so they must be unpopular.

However, Liu Jing was not worried about Huan Yi. No matter what he said, he was as talented as his brother Huan, but he had never had the opportunity to display his talents before. It is absolutely impossible for a county to hold him.

After the ship was parked, the two went ashore one after another. Huan Yi was greeted by Leiyang County officials, and Liu Jing joined Ma Zhou, Chu Fang, Liu Liang and other cronies. Ma Zhou introduced a person beside him and said, "Liu Jun, This is the Leiyang iron official order."

"Leiyang Iron Officer ordered Huang Qiao to meet Liu Jun." Huang Qiao bowed, facing Liu Jing, and put his posture very low.He was about 40 years old, and he may have been in and out of the workshop all the year round, his complexion was dark and red.

The rank of the iron official order is six hundred shi, and its highest supervisor is Jiuqing Dasinong, who also obeys the orders of the local prefect, and is at the same level as the county magistrate.

To put it bluntly, Liu Jing is still just a trial magistrate of another county, and he is not as good as Huang Qiao in terms of official position. Logically speaking, he doesn't have to be so humble.However, although Liu Jing's official position is not high, he has a high reputation and has a strong army. With Huang Qiao's eight courage, he dare not make a big deal in front of Liu Jing.

Seeing that he was very submissive, Liu Jing nodded with a smile and said, "You don't have to be polite."

Huang Qiao laughed and said, "It's a coincidence that I'm from Linxiang just like Liu Jun."

Liu Jing's expression changed when he heard that, the surname Huang is from a large family in Linxiang, and the former supervisor, Huang Qiu, is a descendant of Huang's family.

Unsurprisingly, Huang Qiao nodded and said, "He is my clan brother."

Liu Jing smiled and said: "In this way, we are not outsiders. In the past, when I first entered the market, I was greatly favored by Huang Jun. Last year, I was appointed as the magistrate of Ling County. When I left Linxiang, Huang Jun came here See you off at the ferry."

Huang Qiao sighed: "My elder brother is addicted to alcohol, he doesn't practice self-discipline, and his clan members criticize him a lot. In the end, he got drunk because of drinking. If it wasn't for Mr. Zhang's lenient treatment, it would not be as simple as dismissal and dismissal. Clan brother can be said to be mediocre all his life, but fortunately he has some self-knowledge and knows how to appoint Liu Jun as a government. It is said that when he drinks with others now, he must talk to Liu Jun."

"After Huang Jun returned home, he drank and had fun and lived comfortably. Such days are not unenviable." Speaking of this, Liu Jing changed the subject and asked: "Three years ago, Liu Jingzhou sent some Liangzhou people to Lei Official Yang Tie is a slave, I don’t know if you have ever understood it?”

Huang Qiao couldn't help showing surprise on his face, wondering why Liu Jing would suddenly ask those rebellious Liangzhou people, the two parties should have no relationship, and replied: "I am the Leiyang Iron Officer Order, Naturally clear.

In the winter three years ago, a total of 280 people from Liangzhou were escorted to Leiyang Tieguan. However, although these people were physically strong, it was a pity that they could not accept the water and soil in the south of the Yangtze River. After three years of full food, nearly a hundred people have died one after another. "

"Where are they now?" Liu Jing couldn't help frowning when he heard this. In less than three years, one-third of these Liangzhou people died. If we wait a few more years, they may all die.

Seeing that Liu Jing seemed displeased, Huang Qiao was startled. Could it be that he really has something to do with these Liangzhou people?Quickly replied:

"Liangzhou people are rebellious, and they have a large number of people. I am afraid that if they get together, there will be troubles, so I deliberately divided them into two parts. Most of them were sent to the mine for mining, and a small part stayed in the smelting workshop. Ironmaking."

Liu Jing knew it well, and asked again: "How far is the mine from here?"

When Huang Qiao heard Liu Jing's words, he didn't know his plan, and said, "It's not far, just more than ten li to the west."

Liu Jing nodded and said: "I want to meet these Liangzhou people, if you have nothing to do today, you might as well take me to the mine later."

"Nothing, nothing..." Huang Qiao agreed without hesitation.

Liu Jingjing nodded, changed the subject again, and chatted with Huang Qiao.

(End of this chapter)