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Chapter 58 0056 [Master Qingtian]

In fact, when Han Zhen led the troops into the Xu family's courtyard, some daring people secretly opened the windows.

But the sky was too dark, and when I looked around, I could only see a dark figure.

For Changzhi County's claim that the thief is a stone treasure from Songshanling, the people in the county firmly believe it.

Because the stone treasures in Songshanling are famous in Linzi County.

Over the years, they have been looting the official roads, causing the people and wealthy households in the county to suffer greatly.

Moreover, it seems that only Shi Bao has the strength to loot these three families.

After all, the guards of these three families are not easy to mess with.

Two years earlier, the previous county magistrate had led troops to suppress them twice, but in the end they returned without success.

Seeing that Shi Bao has been guarding the cottage in Songshanling and has no other actions, the magistrate and master Xu don't bother to care about it.

As for recruiting...

Not all bandits deserve to be recruited.

Otherwise, there are more than a thousand bandits, large and small, on the entire Jingdong Road. How can there be so many officials for these bandit leaders?
The problem of redundant officials in the Northern Song Dynasty was extremely serious, and now I don’t know how many Jinshi are queuing up to fill the gap.

Only the rogue bandits and peasant uprisings that caused a major impact will attract security.

A bandit like Shi Bao who occupies the mountain as king is not even qualified to recruit security.

During the period of Taizong and Zhenzong, the problem of redundant officials was not so serious, so after the general recruitment, they would be appointed as the chief bookkeeper of a lower county or a middle county.

Later, the problem of redundant officials became more and more serious, but the number of rebellions and uprisings did not decrease but increased.

Once you come and go, the difference is huge.

After all, no matter how good the master is, he is still a civil servant of the ninth rank, which is not comparable to that of Qiu Bawufu in the Xiang Army.

Why did Song Jiang rebel as a bandit not long after accepting the recruitment?

Isn't it just that the position of an idle military officer is too useless?

Therefore, many bandits have also learned to be smart now. If the court's recruiting treatment is not a civil servant, then they will directly refuse it.

Being Qiu Ba in the Xiang Army, how can he be happy and happy when he is the king of the mountain?

……

Standing in front of the Xu family's house, a strong bloody smell immediately hit his nostrils.

Chang Zhixian suppressed the churning in his stomach, and tried his best to put on a look of grief and indignation.

Seeing more and more people watching, Changzhi County started its own performance.

He raised his cuff and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and said sadly: "Hey, what happened to the Xu, Zheng, and Wu families tonight is really my fault."

Liu Yong at the side saw the opportunity and hurriedly said: "Why should the magistrate blame himself? Before the magistrate took office, Shi Bao had already occupied the mountain and became the king, and he has a very vicious reputation."

"First there were rogues attacking the county government, killing officials and rebelling, and then Qiang Liang broke into the county at night, destroying families and looting, these bandits really deserve to die."

After Changzhi County scolded angrily, he looked around at the crowd and said righteously: "Everyone, please rest assured that this county will not live with these bandits. Tomorrow, this county will gather archers and go out of the city to suppress the bandits. I will definitely give you a bright future!"

These words, coupled with the passionate and upright tone, immediately attracted applause from the onlookers.

"Master Qingtian!"

Suddenly, such a voice came out of the crowd.

The next moment, the onlookers also shouted in unison.

Hearing the shouts from the heart of the people, Changzhi County was overwhelmed.

The money has been made, the fame has been obtained, the bandits have been suppressed, and the political achievements have also been obtained.

This is the way to be an official.

In contrast, Mr. Xu and other country bumpkins who only bully the people and plunder money don't know what an official is.

Oh, it's really ridiculous.

……

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in the dark.

A team of ox carts drove through the jungle along the rugged loess path.

After crossing a hill, Han Zhen rode on the horse, turned his head and looked in the direction of the county town, with a smile on his lips.

His ruse was successful.

Using the family businesses of Xu, Zheng, and Wu as bait, they successfully hooked Changzhi County.

First, he avenged his revenge and eradicated hidden dangers.

Second, without the obstacles of these three families, he no longer has to be intimidated about his business with Changzhi County.

Third, Changzhi County promised to send troops to suppress the bandits, and feigned a frontal attack, while he led his troops to attack Huanglong.

As long as Shi Bao is killed, the cottage is taken down, and Changzhi County gets its name and political achievements, he will gain thousands of escaped households and a piece of grain-producing land.

In short, he and Changzhi County both won.

Bandits don't use their brains, they will be bandits all their lives.

The oxen took heavy steps, dragging the goods full of gold, silver and jewelry forward step by step.

When everyone returned to Xiaowang Village, it was already midnight.

"Who?"

As soon as he entered the village, a vigilant inquiry came from the dark night.

"it's me."

As soon as Han Zhen finished speaking, a little fire lit up in the forest beside him.

The next moment, Ma Sangou held a torch and led Xiao Chong out.

After they left, the two stayed at the entrance of the village. At this moment, they were bitten all over their heads by mosquitoes, and they looked like they had smallpox.

Seeing this, Han Zhen couldn't help asking: "Why didn't you light the mosquito smoke?"

Ma Sangou smiled wryly, "It's too smokey, I can't stand it."

In the Northern Song Dynasty, there were already mosquito-repellent incense, named Wenyan and Aixiang.

Ouyang Xiu once wrote in "Abhorring Mosquitoes": "The bitter smoke of smoking burns the wall and illuminates the candle."

The main materials of the mosquito smoke are mugwort and realgar, and carbon powder is added to support the combustion. They are mixed together into a large group, and finally squeezed into small strips.

The effect of repelling mosquitoes is good, but it is far inferior to modern mosquito coils, and the smoke after burning is particularly thick, and the smell is offensive.

Pay attention to some high-end mosquito smoke, will add mint powder and male cloves in it to reconcile the aroma.

Scratching the bag on his face, Ma Sangou asked expectantly, "Second Brother Han, is everything going well tonight?"

Han Zhen didn't speak, and pointed to the bullock cart full of goods behind him.

Looking at the ox cart, Ma Sangou sighed softly: "It's a pity I couldn't go with it."

After all, he felt a little regretful for not being able to take revenge with his own hands.

"Don't worry, there will be another fierce battle tomorrow."

Han Zhen gave a word of comfort, and then ordered: "Let's talk when we go back."

Six ox carts parked in front of the house, and under the command of Han Zhen, the soldiers moved boxes of treasure and copper coins into the warehouse.

This movement woke up the people in the house.

"Uncle is back."

Mrs. Han Zhang walked out of the wing room, her soft tone was like that of a woman from a water town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Seeing her tired face, Han Zhen knew she hadn't slept all night, so he persuaded: "I'm fine, sister-in-law, let's go and have a rest."

"Ah."

Han Zhang nodded his chin lightly, turned and walked into the wing room.

Ever since Han Zhen left, she has been worrying about how she can sleep.

Seeing his uncle returning safely at this moment, tiredness suddenly flooded his heart.

……

More than 30 soldiers were whispering softly while moving things.

"What do you think the village chief wants these stones for? They are heavy and heavy."

"If you want me to say, it's better to bring two more baskets of copper coins."

"Wow, I thought so too."

"..."

For them, things like agate, pearl and jade are of no use other than to look good.

It can neither be eaten nor used as money. How can there be a golden copper coin?

As for gold and silver, is that something they can use?

In this era, there is a clear distinction between classes.

You ask a farmer to try shopping with a silver collar.

Immediately someone will report to the police and arrest you.

The reason is simple, poor people simply do not have access to such things as gold and silver.

It's either stealing or robbing, anyway, it's definitely not the normal way, and you will never catch the wrong person.

Therefore, in the hearts of these soldiers, agate, jade, gold and silver have nothing to do with them.

The only real seizures were the three carts of copper coins and silk and satin.

That's why, the soldiers complained privately.

(End of this chapter)