Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 47
"Madam is wise!"

Chen Qingsi complimented her and received an ecstatic eye roll.

Chen Qingsi continued his analysis: "We specially searched for information about Dujia Village over the years and found that they are located on the edge of Qingxi County, close to the mountains and lakes. The geographical location is remote, the folk customs are strong, and they have had troubles with the surrounding villages. . This time Qingxi County has suffered a catastrophe, and because Dujia Village is not popular, it may be least affected by the disaster of war. "

Xiao Miaochen said: "There is indeed some truth and it makes sense, but it is all speculation..."

Chen Qingsi nodded, took out another old official document from the table, and said: "This is an official document for the expansion of the government office. It is a commendation document recorded by Lu Yifeng, a wealthy gentry in the county, who funded the expansion of the Qingxi County government office. . The official document clearly stated that in addition to investing [-] yuan, Lu Yifeng also transferred a thousand feet of land in the northwest corner of his home to the county government office. Madam, think about it, whose house is to the southeast of the county government office? "

"Master Du!"

Three words, Xiao Miaochen blurted out.

Chen Qingsi didn't say anything, but took out seven more official documents from the desk and said: "These old official documents all mentioned the Lu family. It can be seen from every word that the Lu family has a very close relationship with the Qingxi County government and is very powerful. Madam, do you remember why Chen Shuozhen, the leader of the thieves, is loved by the people of Qingxi County?"

Xiao Miaochen said: "I know it was because the granary was forcibly opened to provide relief to the people in the county."

"That's right!" Chen Qingsi said: "The news here for my husband is more detailed. Chen Shuozhen started as a servant in the Lu family. In June of the 19th year of Zhenguan, Qingxi County suffered a flood that had never happened in a century. That year, Emperor Taizong was personally conquering Goguryeo. , logistics are very tight. Therefore, the imperial court not only did not open warehouses to provide food relief, but also did not reduce or reduce taxes. According to the county annals, the people in the county sold their sons and daughters, became homeless, and died of hunger."

"Although Chen Shuozhen was a rebel, he was a righteous man, so regardless of his own safety, he opened the Lu family's grain depot and distributed rice to the people affected by the disaster."

"The Lu family was naturally furious and beat Chen Shuozhen until he was covered with bruises and was dying. The people in the county organized themselves and forcibly rescued Chen Shuozhen that night and sent him to Fuchuan Mountain."

"Chen Shuozhen met her mentor in Fuchuan Mountain and embarked on the path of rebellion."

Xiao Miaochen has the sensibility of a woman. After hearing what Chen Qingsi said, she actually developed a little respect for Chen Shuozhen, a rebel. However, as a daughter of an aristocratic family, she knew what to say and what not to say without saying a word.

Chen Qingsi himself had no ill feelings toward Chen Shuozhen. He did not agree with Chen Shuozhen's actions, but admired her courage to resist.

He continued: "We lack the channels to understand many things, but we can also imagine. What was the first step for Chen Shuozhen's rebellion? Of course it was enough money and food. Robbing the tycoons in the county was the fastest and most direct way. They all rushed in directly After taking over the government office, beheading the previous county magistrate, and making the government office look like this, will he let the vengeful Lu family go? Of course it’s impossible! The Lu family is definitely destroyed, and other wealthy gentry can’t escape either..."

"Du Chunbin obtained the position of Chief Registrar through certain means at this time. He took advantage of the post-war power vacuum in Qingxi County to gain temporary control of the government office. He brought people from Dujia Village to the county for personal gain and formed a group. With a brand new power, the properties and fields of those wealthy gentry were put under their own names and those of the villagers."

Xiao Miaochen listened to this series of analysis and said, "People in the county won't agree."

Chen Qingsi shook his head and said: "How can the people in the county still have the strength and courage to deal with the government again? I saw it from yesterday's conversation. Du Chunbin doesn't want us to contact the people in private. Weifu estimates that in the short term, our actions will make him In order to protect safety, we will monitor them at all times. So I deliberately invited them to go out together today and patrol the county generously..."

When he said this, a stern look flashed in his eyes, and he said: "He prevents us from knowing the true situation in the county, but he doesn't know that the evil they did does not require conversation at all. It can be seen from the fear, hatred and disgust in the eyes of the people." ." Xiao Miaochen looked at her husband and said proudly: "My husband is so amazing! It's like seeing it with your own eyes..."

Listening to his wife's praise, Chen Qingsi said with some pride in his words: "It's all based on these past official documents and county annals. He thought that after burning or hiding some key things such as land deeds and land deeds, he would be able to sit back and relax. That would be totally wrong.”

He took Xiao Miaochen's hand and said, "Madam, you may be a little uncomfortable. This drama must continue to be performed. To be able to make the people so frightened, Du Chunbin's strength is far more than what appears on the surface."

He picked up a household registration book and said: "According to the household registration records from three years ago, there are 190 households in Dujia Village. Counting some illegal households, I estimate that the number of people is almost 30. Such a good opportunity to make a fortune. , no matter what, we can bring out hundreds of people. These hundreds of people can be divided into three, six or nine, and there are still [-] or [-] people who are willing to fight with him. "

"The number of people is not large. As far as the existing people in Qingxi County are concerned, one person can drown them with just a drop of spit. However, I, the county magistrate, do not yet have the trust of the people, so I cannot rely on their strength for the time being. We have to let them be careless and underestimate the enemy. , and then find a way to take them down."

Xiao Miaochen said: "Since my husband has made this arrangement, I will naturally obey my husband."

Chen Qingsi looked at the lady who was so close and looked like a fairy, hugged her in her arms, and said: "Madam is so kind..." In the midst of the exclamation, she lowered her head to kiss that charming little mouth. .

In the next few days, Chen Qingsi took Xiao Miaochen to visit Qingxi County every day, covering more than ten miles around Qingxi County.

Rivers, streams, fields and mountains all left traces of their travels.

As for matters in the county, Chen Qingsi left them all to Jiang Chen, and she was just like the shopkeeper.

That night, Du Chunbin called Du Zi and said, "I won't accompany the young master to travel around tomorrow. You can watch him for me."

Du Zi asked in astonishment: "Why is this? Didn't the patriarch say that County Magistrate Chen will be targeted to death in the next few months?"

Du Chunbin smiled disdainfully and said, "Do you know how that kid got the position of county magistrate?"

Du Zi shook his head.

Du Chunbin said: "I got lucky and wrote two poems, which caught the attention of the imperial censor. Before that, he was just a small assistant historian, even worse than me, the chief clerk. This man is a poet. He is indeed unparalleled, but it has nothing to do with government affairs! I think it is because of the depth of this person that the Xiao family arranged for Jiang Chen to be his county magistrate. Jiang Chen has taken over some affairs in the past few days and handled them in an orderly manner. Far more noteworthy than County Magistrate Chen. I have to stay and watch him."

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