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Chu Huan clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Okay, good, righteousness and relatives, the county magistrate Cao is indeed worthy of being a loyal minister of the court. wwv m)"

Although Zhao Jingcheng was dying, he heard the words of the magistrate Cao, and his heart suddenly burst into flames, and he said with all his strength: "Your Excellency, they are all... all made by Cao. When the government offices of various states began to move back, he... He started preparing to increase taxes...!"

Chu Huan stroked his chin, went back to the chair and sat down, smiled and asked Cao county magistrate: "He is your brother-in-law, and he will not wrong you. This governor believes in this, and the small household is inherited, and without you Cao He didn't dare to do so under the order of the county magistrate. County magistrate Cao, if you want to argue again, it would be an insult to the governor's IQ!" [

County Magistrate Cao knew that it was useless to make sophistry, and knelt down in front of Chu Huan, "Governor, my subordinate... this lowly official made such a bad move, also... for the purpose of rebuilding the Northwest...!"

"Oh?" Chu Huan leaned forward slightly, "In order to rebuild the northwest, come, come, Mr. Cao, tell me, how to rebuild the northwest?"

Sweat dripped from the forehead of County Magistrate Cao, but he still bite the bullet and said, "Responding to my lord's words, this... the Northwest has been wrecked by the people of Xiliang, and many projects have suffered damage in their eyes, whether it is bridges, roads, or city fortresses. ...these have to be repaired, the imperial court...the imperial court wants to use troops against the southeast, and the northwest must be self-reliant, so...so for the revival of all industries in the northwest, a large sum of money is needed...Xiaguan...this is the way to come up with This way...!"

Chu Huan looked at Nian Xiucai who was not far away, and asked, "Are you a scholar?"

That year, the scholar saw Chu Huan punish Zhao Jingcheng, and he had a good impression of Chu Huan. He cupped his hands and said, "Student Nian Xin Lan, I have met the governor!"

"You're welcome." Chu Huan waved his hands and said with a smile, "Nian Xiucai, let me tell you, this Mr. Cao wants to revive the Northwest, so he increased taxes. Is there any reason for that?"

"Students dare to say that this is suspiciously killing chickens and taking eggs, which makes no sense." Nian Xiucai immediately said: "My lord, the so-called revival of all industries is to give them time to recuperate. Whether it is scholars, farmers, businessmen, they all need time to recover. Students don't have much affection for businessmen. , I have always felt that they are mercenary, but for the businessmen who have been staying in Xiguan, the students really admire them now."

"Oh?" Chu Huan said with a smile, "How do you say that?"

"These merchants are fully capable of entering the pass and starting anew, and there are many such examples in the northwest. A large number of gentry traders have entered the pass to escape the military disaster." Nian Xiucai said solemnly: "But there are also some merchants who stay, no matter what they are for , but still let the business of Xiguan continue to survive... Xiguan is now poor and white, and it is not easy to do business in Xiguan. It is reasonable to reduce the business tax by half, which can promote the recovery of business, but here in Beiyuan County, the business tax is not only no Reduction and exemption, but also increased the heavy reconstruction tax. These taxes add up, large businesses may be able to bear them, and small businesses can’t even make profits. At that time, who would do business in Xiguan, leave the merchants, and trade laws circulate, and want to revive Xiguan, that is just talking on paper...!"

Chu Huan's eyes showed admiration, and his eyes moved to the face of County Magistrate Cao, his expression became indifferent, and he said coldly, "Your head has grown to your butt?"

"My lord, my officer...!"

"Vegetarian meal in the corpse... You are still a county magistrate, and your knowledge is not as good as a scholar." Chu Huan said coldly: "Come here, take off his hat. This mediocre official cannot tolerate such a mediocre official!"

County magistrate Cao has already begged: "Governor, please forgive me, I will never dare to do it next time, please forgive me this time...!"

"This official has never been a domineering person." Chu Huan said lightly: "Today, the governor will give you a chance, and the people will decide whether you will stay or not...!" He raised his head, stood up, and scanned the surrounding people , and finally said: "Fathers and folks, Chu is the new governor of Xiguan Road. He came to Xiguan to take up his post under the order of the Holy One. The imperial court has made a decree that Xiguan Road will not have to pay taxes to the court within three years. Taxes are lightly taxed in Xiguan, and all walks of life will be given time to recuperate. From now on, the business tax will be reduced by half compared to before the war. There will be no tax increase within three years. If there are still provocations within three years, only It will be low-key... As for other taxes, the Governor will issue orders after he takes office... Today, the Governor will let the folks make a decision. Is Mr. Cao suitable to be the county magistrate of Beiyuan County? His going Leave it to you."

People looked at each other, feeling a little unimaginable. They didn't expect that the fate of a county's parents and officials was actually in their own hands. There was a moment of silence, and after a while, someone in the crowd shouted: "It's the scourge of Beiyuan County to keep such stupid officials. ... can't stay!"

"Yes, you can't stay!"

"Your Excellency Governor, you send us a good official who loves the people like a son. If such a corrupt official stays in Beiyuan County, the people of Beiyuan County will not have a good life."

Magistrate Cao's face was ashen, staring at the group of people viciously, Chu Huan glanced at Magistrate Cao, and without further ado, he signaled to Qi Hong. Qi Hong waved his hand, and two soldiers of the Guards immediately stepped forward, without any explanation, and grabbed Cao The county magistrate took off his hat and his clothes.

County magistrate Cao hastily shouted: "Master Chu, you can't treat this subordinate like this, this subordinate... this subordinate... was appointed by Governor Zhu, and it was Governor Zhu who ordered this subordinate to serve as Beiyuan county magistrate, you...you can't just leave it like this Dismissal...!" [

With his hands behind his back, Chu Huan stared at Magistrate Cao's face and asked, "Which Governor Zhu are you talking about?"

"Yes...it's Zhu Lingyue, Governor Zhu." County magistrate Cao wanted to break free from the guards, but his strength was no match for the guards, and his two arms were held up, one left and one right, "Lord Chu, If you don’t believe me, you can ask Governor Zhu, it was Governor Zhu who saw that the subordinates were talented in governing one side, so he asked the subordinates to govern Beiyuan County...!"

"I remember now." Chu Huan thought for a while, "Are you talking about Governor Zhu Lingyue of Tianshan Road?"

"Exactly." County magistrate Cao stared at Chu Huan. He had no other choice but to use his best trump card, hoping that bringing out Zhu Lingyue could calm Chu Huan. Governor Zhu personally appoints, you...you forgive me this time, and I will never dare to do it again next time."

He thought in his heart that Zhu Lingyue is now the number one figure in the Northwest. He is deeply rooted in the Northwest. The military power of the tens of thousands of troops of the Xiping West Army is even in the hands of Zhu Lingyue's direct descendants. Although Zhu Lingyue is nominally the governor of Tianshan Road , but his hands and feet are as good as the sky, Xiguan and Beishan have his people, even Xiao Huanzhang of Beishan Road has to look at Zhu Lingyue's eyes, Cao County magistrate feels that Chu Huan is a new official, and he has just arrived and has not yet established a foothold in Xiguan, so he will naturally treat Zhu Lingyue Have scruples.

Chu Huan looked at County Magistrate Cao for a long while, and the people all around were filled with crows and sparrows. Many people were actually wondering if Chu Huan was really afraid of Zhu Lingyue.

In fact, some sensible people knew in their hearts that even though Chu Huan was the new governor, after all, he had just arrived, and in terms of strength, he definitely could not be compared with Zhu Lingyue.

Some people are even thinking that Chu Huan's previous thunderous momentum seemed to be just a show to deceive the people. Now that the county magistrate Cao mentioned Zhu Lingyue, the new governor seems to have a guilty conscience and dare not pursue it any further. , for an official, although it is important to earn the hearts of the people by showing off, it is more important to keep one's own future. If the new governor really disposes of the county magistrate Cao, it will wait until Zhu Lingyue is slapped in the face. On the ground, with Zhu Lingyue as an enemy, it may be very difficult for him to have a magnanimous official career in the future.

County magistrate Cao felt that Chu Huan's eyes were getting colder and harsher, and an ominous premonition shrouded his whole body, but he heard Chu Huan ask: "Zhu Lingyue is the governor of Tianshan Road, where is your Lord Cao?"

Magistrate Cao heard the coldness in Chu Huan's tone, shuddered, and said in a trembling voice, "Your official... your official is an official from Xiguan Road...!"

"Oh? So you still remember that you are an official of Xiguan Road?" Chu Huan said lightly: "Whoever appointed you, I don't care about it, but you take the lead in violating the court's decrees in the law of the West Gate of this governor. However, the governor can't ignore it, someone came, took off his official uniform, immediately sealed up his house, and left the house without leaving the house, and he was not allowed to take a penny out of the house, Qi Yunwei...!"

"The end is here!"

"You take someone to the county government now, and drive him and his family out of the government." Chu Huan said in a deep voice, "Don't allow him to bring out everything in the county government." Looking at the county magistrate Cao coldly, "This officer has already given you an extrajudicial favor. You can go to Tianshan Road now and look for Governor Zhu. This governor thinks that Governor Zhu is also a person who understands righteousness, so I will definitely not blame this governor."

Qi Hong raised his hand and said coldly: "Lord Cao, please!"

What else magistrate Cao wanted to say, the guards were already shoving back unceremoniously, magistrate Cao's face was pale, but how could a mere county magistrate fight against a big official like Chu Huan? A member of the guards pushed him down to the county government office, and Zhao Jingcheng was also lifted up by several government servants, and retreated in a panic. It is unknown whether he should go back to the county government office or go to the doctor.

When Magistrate Cao had gone far away, there was cheers from all around. The oil shop manager Lin who had been beaten up by the yamen was already supported by the shop assistant, and knelt down in front of Chu Huan, weeping uncontrollably: " I would like to thank my lord for saving my life, my lord's kindness, my lord's kindness, I will never forget it in my life, and I will stand up a sign for my lord when I turn back, and bow down every day!"

Chu Huan hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Don't, don't, he's not dead yet, so don't come here, I can't bear it."

Shopkeeper Lin hurriedly said: "My lord, my villain...that's not what I mean by a villain...!"

Chu Huan laughed, and made shopkeeper Lin stand up, and then said: "Do business with your heart, do things with conscience, bully old people, and abide by business ethics. This is what you should do. Maintain the safety of one party, let the people live and work in peace and contentment, and let all businesses live and work in peace. Prosperity, this is what I want to do, you and I should do our own duties."

Everyone saw that although Chu Huan was sympathetic to corrupt officials like the county magistrate Cao, he was kind and kind to the common people. They all immediately liked him, and some even clapped their hands and shouted: "Your Excellency is well said."

Chu Huan laughed again, looked at Nian Xiucai, and asked, "Nian Xinlan, if I don't come out today, the county government officials will naturally not let you go. I'm afraid you won't be able to take a few blows... You are really not afraid of throwing your life here when you come out to speak for Shopkeeper Lin?"

"Students don't just speak for shopkeeper Lin." Nian Xiucai raised his head slightly, "Students just stand up and say what they should say. If corrupt officials and violent officials act recklessly and no one dares to speak, then there is no justice in this world. ?Students...Although the students are as weak as a chicken, they are not afraid of their wooden sticks, at most they will die!" [

As soon as he said this, the people watching around felt a little ashamed. When shopkeeper Lin was scolded, there were nearly a hundred people around, but none of them dared to step forward and say a word. Only this frail scholar stood up and spoke up.

Chu Huan nodded slightly, and said: "The governor has heard of the character of a scholar, and today I have really seen what a scholar's character is... Nian Xinlan, you are not bad. Since you dare to stand up and speak out with a conscience, then Ben Now the governor asks you to stand up and do one more thing, do you have the guts?"