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Chapter 187 0184 [Me too]

While eating, Mayanmin and Mashuyao came back.

The old man drank some wine, with a hint of drunkenness in his eyes and a light step on his feet.

Han Zhen put down his bowl and chopsticks and asked with a smile: "How is your grandfather-in-law visiting friends?"

"Very good, very good."

It could be seen that Mayanmin was in high spirits, with a smile on his tipsy face.

I don’t know if it’s because I’ve settled a matter on my mind, or I’m reunited with an old friend after a long separation, or it’s both.

"Husband."

Ma Shuyao smiled sweetly at Han Zhen, and then helped her grandpa to sit down in the hall.

After brewing a cup of tea, Ma Shuyao handed it over and said, "Master, please give me tea."

After taking the tea, Mayanmin blew a few mouthfuls of cool air, took a sip, and then asked, "Is it going well for the county magistrate to withdraw money today?"

"Alright."

Han Zhen picked up a lotus root with chopsticks and said, "I have ordered people to fill up the treasure house, and the tomb of Duke Ximeng has also been renovated."

"The county magistrate is interested."

Mayanmin raised his hand in thanks.

Speaking of Mahimeng, Han Zhen couldn't help but curiously said: "Grandfather-in-law, when Liu Zhu was the governor of Qingzhou, he almost plundered all the money of the people in the north. It is impossible that the emperor of the Later Han Dynasty did not know about this. Why did he kill him? After Liu was executed, he didn't mention the money?"

Not only Emperor Yin of the Later Han Dynasty, but also Guo Wei and Chai Rong, no one cared about it. It was not until Zhao Kuangyin and Mahimeng that he had no choice but to donate half of his wealth.

It is impossible to say that these three people are not short of money.

What is the concept of 6000 million yuan? It is equivalent to the taxes of the Later Han Dynasty and the Later Zhou Dynasty for seven or eight years. How many armies can they support?

Hearing this, Mayanmin smiled bitterly: "Why didn't I mention that Emperor Yin of the Han Dynasty almost dug up three feet of the ground in Qingzhou. After Guo Wei and Chai Rong ascended the throne, they also sent people to search in Qingzhou. However, at the beginning, Xi Meng The Duke received the news in advance that after Liu Zhu was killed, his family went to sea and hid."

"This hiding will last 15 years!"

Mayanmin sighed slightly and continued: "The days at sea were extremely difficult and dangerous. Seeing that the people of the tribe couldn't bear it any longer, Duke Ximeng had no choice but to bite the bullet and return to Qingzhou. As soon as he came back, he was immediately targeted by Zhao Song's Boy Army. Duke Ximeng knew that this disaster could not be avoided, so he chose to spend money to eliminate the disaster and actively donated half of it."

Zhao Kuangyin's baby name was Xianghaier.

The Boy's Army, you can know the nature of this army just by listening to its name.

Han Zhen smiled and said: "Zhao Kuangyin is a very particular person!"

If you want half, then half. In contrast, Song Zhenzong is not particular about it.

Mayanmin said meaningfully: "Emperor Taizu still has courage."

Emperor Taizu was courageous, so who is not courageous?
it goes without saying!

Ma Shuyao didn't know this secret, and now her eyes widened, listening to it with gusto.

As she listened, she couldn't help but ask: "Master, when Duke Ximeng went to sea, did he encounter any sharks?"

Mayanmin shook his head: "I never encountered a shark, but I encountered a giant whale and almost capsized the boat."

Well, the ancients believed that sharks existed.

Not only in folklore, there are records of the sharks in many ancient books.

After chatting for a while, Mayanmin stood up to say goodbye and returned to the room to rest.

After dinner, Han Zhen also returned to the main room in the backyard.

When he came to the study and sat down, he took out a pen and paper and began to sort out his next plan.

When he comes back this time, the treasure and gunpowder workshop are the top priorities.

Now that these two things have been completed, all that remains are some trivial matters.

Once he has money, he will start to enter the violent army mode after returning to Yidu.

Five thousand heavy cavalry, twenty thousand infantry, and ten thousand auxiliaries.

The sources of troops were selected from the Wuwei Army and the Ganchi Army.

The [-] regular troops will be his basic base to attack the Western Army and dominate Shandong.

The second step is to recruit craftsmen, build large arsenals, and mass-produce ordnance.

This is one of the reasons why he brought Craftsman Yuan with him.

Next, there is the civil affairs aspect.

The successful experience of Linzi County can be directly applied. After the subordinate officials have achieved results in rectification, they can implement the policy of light corvee and low tax, and rest to support the people.

In addition, he owns more than [-] acres of fertile land, all of which were donated by Zhao Ting and other officials.

Naturally, these fertile fields cannot be wasted. They can then be used to house the retired soldiers of the Armed Guards and the Zhenjun Navy, and as a means to attract fleeing households and refugees in the mountains.

It is impossible to send.

Sheng Mien, fight against Mien.

In the early stage, you can temporarily rent it to the people, agreeing on the rent and the number of years. After a few years of renting, you can get fertile land.

Just as he was writing furiously, there was a knock on the door.

"Erro."

Han Zhang's soft voice came.

Han Zhen ordered: "It's Runniang, come in."

The next moment, the study door was pushed open, Han Zhang stepped in and closed the door smoothly.

Putting down the brush in his hand, Han Zhen chuckled and said, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"Youyou Xunnu's family talked for a while."

As Han Zhang spoke, she picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Han Zhen.

Hearing this, Han Zhen chuckled and said, "Miss me?"

Mrs. Han Zhang was shocked by the revelation, and a hint of shyness suddenly flashed in her eyes.

As the saying goes, little is better than a newlywed.

After not seeing each other for a few days, Mrs. Han Zhang wished she could stay with Han Zhen all the time, but unfortunately Han Zhen had to be busy with business during the day, while she had to accompany Ma Shuyao at night.

I finally caught the opportunity, and sneaked over here on the pretext of needing to go to the toilet, hoping to be warm for a while.

Seeing her more delicate appearance, Han Zhen took her hand and pulled it gently.

Han Zhang felt like the sky was spinning. When she came to her senses, she was already sitting in Han Zhen's arms.

Lifting her head, Han Zhang's red lips opened slightly, her eyes were covered with a layer of mist, and she called in a soft tone: "Uncle~"

Han Zhen smiled knowingly and lowered his head to seal.

At the same time, he held the two fruits skillfully.

"Well!"

Mrs. Han Zhang breathed softly, slowly closed her eyes, and a pair of slender arms couldn't help but wrap around Han Zhen's neck.

After a long time, the two people slowly separated.

Just as Han Zhen was waiting to take the next step, the knock on the door rang again.

dong dong!

A crisp knock on the door stopped the two of them from moving.

Han Zhen said in a normal tone: "Who?"

"Husband, I am from the slave family."

Mashu Yao's voice sounded.

A trace of panic flashed in Han Zhang's eyes, and she jumped out of Han Zhen's arms, looking around for a hiding place.

But the decoration in the study room is simple. Apart from a bookshelf against the wall and a set of desks and chairs, there is nothing else. There is no hiding place.

In desperation, Mrs. Han Zhang had to quickly arrange her clothes, take a deep breath, adjust her emotions, and try to look normal.

Seeing this, Han Zhen couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.

They will eventually live together in the future, and Ma Shuyao will definitely find out about their relationship. Why bother covering it up like this now?
But maybe this is a woman.

After Han Zhang had finished tidying up, Han Zhen said, "Come in."

The door hinge made a heartbreaking sound, and Mashu walked in quietly.

When she saw Mrs. Han and Zhang, the little girl couldn't help but be startled, with a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes, and asked: "Sister-in-law... why is sister-in-law here?"

Mrs. Han Zhang pretended to be calm and made up an excuse, saying, "I...I suddenly remembered something. It happened that Erlang was going back to Xiaowang Village tomorrow. I was afraid that I would forget it tomorrow morning, so I explained it in advance. What about you?"

"Me... me too."

Ma Shuyao's eyes were wandering, and her two small hands unconsciously held the corners of her clothes.

Good guy, the acting skills of these two women are really poor.

"Then let's talk, I'll go back first."

After saying that, Mrs. Han Zhang hurriedly left the study.After she left, Ma Shuyao quickly closed the study door and smiled playfully: "It was so dangerous, I almost got discovered by my sister-in-law."

Han Zhen suppressed his laughter and waved to her.

Ma Shuyao bit her lip gently and walked over obediently.

"what!"

With a soft cry, the little girl was held in Han Zhen's lap.

"Think again?"

Gently pinching her pink and delicate cheeks, Han Zhen asked softly.

A hint of shyness flashed through Ma Shuyao's pure deer-like eyes, and then she nodded slowly.

Holding her soft and fragrant body, Han Zhen captured the cherry accurately.

With the first two experiences, Mashu Yao learned to ventilate without any guidance, and her face was no longer red from holding back as before.

I don’t know how long it took before the two slowly separated.

Ma Shuyao opened her mouth slightly, breathing heavily, and her eyes were covered with mist.

Holding Han Zhen's mischievous hand, she said softly: "Husband, I have to go back, otherwise my sister-in-law will notice."

"Go."

Han Zhen let go of his hand.

Seeing that her husband was so reasonable, Ma Shuyao felt a warm feeling in her heart. She took the initiative to come forward, pecked Han Zhen on the cheek, and then jumped down.

After adjusting her underskirt, the little girl said in a loving tone: "Husband, please rest early. Don't stress yourself out."

"I saved it."

Han Zhen smiled and nodded.

"The slave family is gone."

Ma Shuyao waved her hand and walked out of the study.

Watching her back disappear from sight, Han Zhen took a deep breath and silently practiced the breathing technique before suppressing the anger in his heart.

He picked up the pen again and got back to work.

……

……

The next day.

County government lobby.

Chang Zhixian was sitting in the lobby, holding a Di newspaper in his hand.

After reading it at a glance, I saw that there was no current affairs news about Qingzhou in the Di newspaper, and I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

It seems that Han Zhen did not lie to himself. The occupation of Yidu was indeed an accident and not a complete rebellion.

Otherwise, there is no need to block the message.

Putting down the newspaper, Chang Zhixian sighed slightly. He was also hesitating now.

He almost watched Han Zhen develop and grow step by step.

It only took two or three months to go from being a scoundrel to conquering Yidu and holding thousands of troops.

The growth rate is too fast!
The most important thing is that unlike Zhang Wanxian, Gao Tuoshan and others, Han Zhen's power is not a castle in the air.

Instead, he walked slowly, step by step, and every step was extremely practical.

There are detailed and long-term plans for the economy, people's livelihood, and government affairs.

Far from being comparable to a reckless man who only knows how to burn, kill and loot.

This is a hidden dragon!
Do you want……

No, as soon as this idea arose, it was suppressed by Changzhi County.

Taking sides too early can indeed yield huge rewards, but the risks are equally huge.

Once it fails, it is very likely that the family will be confiscated and the entire family will be exterminated.

Chang Zhixian's expression suddenly changed, and he murmured to himself: "Wait a little longer, wait a little longer..."

"Meet the county magistrate!"

"Meet the county magistrate!"

At this moment, greetings rang out from outside the lobby.

Changzhi County's heart trembled, Han Zhen was here.

Not long after, Han Zhen was seen striding into the lobby.

After not seeing each other for a few days, Changzhi County felt that Han Zhen's aura was getting heavier.

He knew in his heart that this was the external manifestation reflected by the improvement in strength.

To put it simply, it means you are confident.

Chang Zhixian put down the newspaper in his hand, stood up and said with a smile: "Why don't you see that big insect?"

Han Zhen replied: "Locked in an iron cage."

Just this morning, the craftsmen in the government-run workshop worked overtime to finish the iron cage.

He also didn't want to lead a tiger through the city all day long, and he couldn't even ride a war horse.

Chang Zhixian said in a regretful tone: "It's a pity. There are rumors in the city about how ferocious the big insect is. I still want to take a look."

"Just go back and see me at home."

Han Zhen smiled and then asked, "Is there nothing going on in the county these days?"

"It's business as usual."

After Chang Zhixian finished speaking, he asked: "Where is the county town?"

"The situation has been stabilized for the time being, and the officials and gentry are quite obedient."

"That's fine."

Chang Zhixian nodded slightly and raised his hand to stroke his beard.

The two were talking when a burst of laughter came from outside the lobby.

"Hahaha!"

The next second, Liu Yong stepped into the lobby.

This man was currently wearing a green court dress, a right-angled official hat on his head, and a pair of black-faced and white-soled official boots.

Not to mention, after all, people rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles.

Wearing this official uniform, he really looks a bit like an official.

Judging from his rosy complexion and full of energy, you can tell that the injury has been completely healed.

Seeing Han Zhen, Liu Yong looked solemn, shook his wide sleeves, bowed respectfully, and said loudly: "I have met the county magistrate!"

Looking at his nondescript official courtesy, Han Zhen joked: "Old Liu, this is the first time I've seen this courtesy of yours, so I've learned a lot about it!"

Hearing this, Liu Yong curled his lips and said helplessly: "I am a rough man after all, and I can't learn the literati's way of bowing."

Han Zhen asked with a smile: "How does it feel to be an official?"

"One word, comfortable!"

Liu Yong looked proud.

After all, an official is an official, and no subordinate can compare with him. No matter where he goes, when others see him, he must respectfully call him "Liu County Lieutenant!"
Although I used to be treated like this when I was in Dutou.

But he could clearly feel that the other party's attitude and tone of greeting were respectful from the bottom of his heart, rather than the perfunctory one before.

And the source of it is the official uniform he wears!
A military attache who was at the bottom of the ninth rank would not even be considered a piece of shit in the city of Tokyo.

But here, it’s heaven!
The official position has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people through thousands of years of inheritance.

No subordinate can resist the temptation of becoming an official. Liu Yong is a living example.

This is also Han Zhen's real trump card to dominate Shandong and even take over the world in the future.

Force is only temporary after all.

As the saying goes, it is easy to conquer the world but difficult to defend it.

After all, the acquired territory must be managed by officials.

Otherwise, at best, they would be Huang Chao, Zhu Wen, Zhang Xianzhong, and Li Zicheng.

Looking at Liu Yong in front of him, Han Zhen pondered: "Will you follow me to Yidu?"

Liu Yong's expression changed for a moment, and he hesitated for a moment. He shook his head and said in a sincere tone: "Brother, I am very happy that you can reminisce about our old friendship. But I know that my own weight, even this county captain, is entrusted to my brother." I got it from Fu Cai. Being a county captain in Linzi County is the best I can do. I dare not think about anything else."

(End of this chapter)