Han Shizu

Chapter 310 Xuzhou Soldiers and Bandits
Xuzhou is an important town in Kinki, adjacent to Kaifeng Prefecture, just under the nose.

Changsha is the city of Zhou, nearly two hundred miles away from Tokyo, with a long history and profound heritage.When the Jin Dynasty fell to the Han Dynasty, the Khitan cavalry raided the Central Plains, Xuzhou was close to Kaifeng, and Li Shu suffered a lot from it.

When the Khitan withdrew and Liu Han entered the Central Plains, the Xuzhou officials and civilians had to breathe for a while, so Liu Zhiyuan led the Zhongwu Army under Shi Hongzhaoyao.Shi Hongzhao was in Tokyo, and his subordinate general, Yang Yi, was in charge of the town affairs. He was greedy, brutal, and bullying others.

Later, Liu Xin moved the town to Xuzhou. If there is Liu Xin in the upper beam, how can it be right to have a lower beam?Until Liu Xin was expelled from Tokyo by Liu Chengyou, he went to Changsha to be a town, and then Xuzhou's bureaucrats went up to the bureaucrats and went down to the head of industry and commerce.

Liu Xin was originally a greedy and cruel person, he was expelled from Beijing, and he vented all his resentment and anger on the officials and people of Xuzhou.It is obviously overthinking to expect Uncle Liu Huang to cultivate himself in Xuzhou and change his past mistakes.

It can be said that for two years, the officials and people in Xuzhou really haven't had much peace.Previously, the imperial court suppressed bandits to secure the environment and recruit refugees. The population of the surrounding counties and counties is growing. Only Xuzhou has people fleeing from time to time.

Xuzhou's terrain is dominated by plains and hills, which is just in time for early spring. Along the Yingshui area, between Changshe and Linying, there are large areas of wheat fields that have entered the late growth stage.No matter how difficult the days are, the farmers under Xuzhou's rule continue to manage and maintain the fields, clear ditches and drainage, and dredge the field ditches, while also making preparations for spring plowing.Prepare seeds, grow seedlings
Guqiao Town, located on the edge of Yingshui River, is a relatively large town under the jurisdiction of Linying County, with a population of over a thousand.Taking advantage of the cold winter, there are three or two months of peace.But not long after the beginning of spring, the rare tranquility was broken, and evil guests came to the door.

A group of hundreds of officers and soldiers came in aggressively and stationed at the entrance of the town.Looking at its banner, it is the tooth soldiers under the Zhongwu Army. The leader of the army, with a rough face, is riding on a horse, heading towards Zhendian, staring at Zhendian.

The commotion outside the town has long aroused the vigilance of the town officials and people, beating gongs and drums, and gathering behind closed doors to guard against it.

Seeing the commotion in the town, one of the chiefs laughed: "Commander, it seems that this town is going to gather troops to resist. I really don't know what to do!"

The commander also showed disdain, and ordered: "Go, go up and call the door, call out their generals, just say I am the commander, and discuss important matters!"

"Let's just rush in. With this broken town, can it really stop us?" Dutou was a little arrogant.

"Fart!" The battalion finger immediately scolded: "We are the official army! Don't make a fuss about someone, go!"

"Yes!"

There is a well-known town general in Guqiao Town, appointed by Liu Chongjin, the former governor of Xuzhou. Facing the armed officers and soldiers outside the town, even though he was hesitant, he still had to bring someone out to ask the reason.

In terms of rank, the commander of a small town barracks is still below this dignified town general, but having soldiers in hand is the last word.Contemptuously sweeping and guarding against the abnormal town general and others, the commander of the Yabing raised his head and said coldly: "We are Jiedu Yabing. We are ordered by the emperor to collect taxes. When you go back to the town, tell the town households that you are going to enter the town." Give it!"

The general of the town could not bear his arrogance, but when he heard his words, his face was unavoidably ugly, and he said coldly: "Last year's autumn tax, the town has paid all the taxes to the county government, why should it be collected again? It is not appropriate for the Ya army to come here. Rule it!"

"The first emperor's mountain mausoleum Zigong will pass to Ruiling for burial. The emperor will come. The emperor must prepare goods to welcome him. You are the people of the Han Dynasty. You should contribute your money and be filial." , each household pays [-] yuan, and there is no violation!"

"You don't have to yell in front of this general anymore. Go back and prepare quickly. I'll give you an hour and a half. After the time passes, if you don't see the goods, I will lead the troops to pick them up. At that time, if you are injured or disabled Don't regret it!"

Hearing this, the town general took a deep breath, figured out the purpose of coming, and without talking nonsense, turned around and led the people back to town.He is also from a martial arts background, he knows very well that talking is useless, if he annoys these gangsters, they really dare to bring disaster to the town.

"General, what should we do?" Bu Qu beside him asked anxiously.

"What else can I do? Declare the whole town to pay for food and money! Within an hour, donate money and silk, the most important thing is to avoid disaster!" The town general said depressedly: "They are Jiedu's tooth soldiers, I really offended them , rushing in, can we stop it? Jiedu is the emperor's uncle, how can we compete with him?"

Hearing this, Bu Qu said angrily: "The majestic uncle, the court officers and soldiers are really more greedy and cruel than thieves!"

The town general said disdainfully: "How many years, what's so strange?"

"Two thousand dollars per household, poor households in the town, how can they afford it!"

"Can't afford it? Do you still need the general to advance money?" The town general suddenly showed a shrewd look on his face, and ordered: "Notify the whole town, if the money is not enough, let them get food, land, and houses Mortgage, I will be able to borrow them temporarily!"

"Tell them, this is the order of Uncle Liu Huang, to be loyal to the first emperor and the emperor, to save his life, and to donate money to survive. It's only an hour, if the hour is delayed, don't blame the general to come to pick it up, and there will be trouble at that time. Not nice!"

"Yes!" Bu Qu has also followed the town general for many years, so of course he understands what he means, this is another opportunity to make a profit.

Soon, Guqiao Town fell into chaos and busyness, and the sound of the announcement was mixed with resentment and cursing
Outside the town, Xuzhou dental soldiers had already rested on the spot, gathered in twos and threes, chatting buzzingly.

"It seems that General Guqiao is very knowledgeable about current affairs!" Looking at the movement in the town, Dutou cheerfully said to the commander.

The commander couldn't help but be proud: "That's right, this kind of cooperation saves us energy. It seems that this town will come more often!"

Hearing this, they all moved their heads closer to the commander, with apprehension on their faces, and said in a low voice: "The emperor asked each household to pay a thousand dollars, and we will directly double the amount. If the emperor hears it..."

"What are you afraid of! It's okay! I've followed the emperor since Jinyang." The commander continued to look mad: "The emperor eats meat, and the emperor drinks soup. You can't treat us badly."

"Don't worry, this time, brothers will all have a share!" The conductor waved his hand and said generously.

"Hey!" Everyone beamed, "I'm relieved that the commander said this!"

"With the little salary that the town government pays every month, how can it be enough to support the family?" The commander said disdainfully.

The situation in Guqiao Town is not an isolated case. It has happened in several counties under the jurisdiction of Xuzhou, especially in the affluent counties and towns in the south.In order to welcome Zigong and Yujia, Liu Xin almost sent out his dental soldiers, two 300 people a bunch, to plunder prefectures and counties.

(End of this chapter)