After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

The remaining people were already dizzy by this temptation and were so happy that they could not find their way to the north. They were only afraid of being late to express their stance and said one after another: "If the city lord is willing to allocate fields to us, then we are willing to open up wasteland. We are all honest and honest people." Farmers have plenty of strength!"

"City Lord, what are you still doing? If you need any work, call us immediately. Spring has begun, and it's a good time to sow compost!"

"City Lord, I have four to five thousand people under my command, and all of them are good at growing crops! As long as you are willing to give us a place to stay, whether we are charging into battle or clearing wasteland for farming, we will never even frown!"

"City Lord, can you tell me more about dividing the fields? Is this divided among everyone or something?"

Xu Yin looked forward to the eager expressions of everyone, but he didn't know what he felt in his heart.

She couldn't help but whisper: "People have always wanted very simple things. They have worked hard all their lives just for a piece of land, a sheltered house, and a home. But why is this simple wish so extravagant? Who was deprived of this wealth?"

When Fang Ningmo heard this, she also sighed with emotion. Her family had thousands of acres of fertile land, and sometimes a big girl would be rewarded with dozens of acres of land. She never imagined that the people at the bottom would even risk their lives for this acre of land...

She suddenly felt very painful.

The life of spending money once seemed like a gorgeous dream, but now this cruel, cold, and heartless world is the true face of it.

Jiang Yongkang said coldly: "The city lord said in economics that 80% of the world's wealth is controlled by 20% of the people. This is the 80/20 rule. But I think the city lord is wrong, then the remaining % They are not human beings, only those who can be noticed, cared about and cannot be ignored are human beings. In the eyes of those in power, they are just a group of ants, a group of ants that cannot feel pain, cannot scream, and have no emotions or desires. Their only purpose in this world is to provide wealth to the % of people and drain their own essence and blood to feed those locusts!"

Sun Qingchen's face turned pale instantly!

But Fang Xun's words were even more harsh: "My grandfather was also wrong. He always said that eating the emperor's salary means being loyal to the emperor. But whose salary did he eat? The salary comes from taxes, and taxes come from the people. Grandfather should be loyal." What matters is the people of the world, not a certain emperor!"

Sun Qingchen felt like someone was pinching his neck so hard that he was speechless!

Crazy words!

She also said that Xu Zhenying had no objection!

Listen to the evil talk of these people under her!

This is obviously to replace the Zhou family!

His wolfish ambitions are clearly revealed!

Xu Zhenying nodded, but he also knew that this group of refugees might not be interested in who would be the emperor. They must be more concerned about the issue of dividing the land, so he said: "As for the matter of dividing the land that you are most concerned about, we are currently preparing to divide the land in Ye County and Survey and measure the mountains between Lan County to determine the location and size of the fields. At that time, the fields will be divided according to the number of people. The first batch of people to be divided into fields must be the previous wave of refugees. Of course, you can also be assigned fields. There are so many fields in the mountains and fields. There is enough land to accommodate people like you. In this way, you first go back and make a rough census of your population, divide it into groups that are easier to manage, and set up a group leader for each group. You will be temporarily responsible for some affairs and divide the fields. The details will be discussed with you after I go back in the evening and think about it."

"Oh, can you read?" Xu Zhenying was very concerned about this issue.

Wang Xingye immediately said: "I am not proficient in learning, but writing is not a problem."

"Okay. After you go back, you will not only count the population of each group and set up group leaders, but also count everyone's willingness to divide the fields. How many people are willing to stay in Lan County, how many people are in each family, and how many young and middle-aged workers are there? How many old people and children are there? Please make the data more detailed, which will also facilitate the subsequent work of dividing the fields. Please also tell everyone first. You must be in the second batch of dividing the fields, but those who open up wasteland, compost, and build houses Everyone has to work together to do this. If you are unwilling to contribute, or do not want to believe me, Xu Zhenying, please feel free to do it yourself."

Wang Xingye quickly handed over his hand, this time he was sincerely convinced, "Thank you City Lord, I will provide you with all the data you need within today."

Xu Zhenying smiled with satisfaction.

She likes positive leeks best.

Ma Qiang, on the other hand, looked worried.

It is good to divide the fields, but Xu Zhenying was discussing with Wang Xingye the whole time and left Ma Qiang aside. If Wang Xingye went back and talked about the land distribution, wouldn't it mean that he, Ma Qiang, had no subordinates and could not be the happy emperor?

The farce has temporarily come to an end.

When Xu Zhenying walked down the city wall, he told Jiang Yongkang: "Go and arrest all the young adults in the city, form three shifts, and cheer everyone up. If someone is ignorant and wants to break in, you know what to do." what to do."

Naturally, Xu Zhenying could not completely trust this group of refugees. Before the refugees were educated, they were more like bandits.

She had to be on guard.

She then said to Mrs. Miao: "Mom, go to the warehouse immediately to count our remaining food. In the afternoon, you can go to the homeless pile to pick some helpers to help us give porridge."

But Miao couldn't trust them, "We already have enough manpower, and I don't want them to come to the city to cause trouble!"

Xu Zhenying smiled, "Mom, if you don't let some of them in, they won't be able to see the prosperity of our Lan County. If they don't hear firsthand how the people in Lan County live, how can they believe that we really divide the fields? Let some of them come in every day. Accepting our ideological transformation and letting them bring back the good news from our city will also make them more obedient."

Xu Degui said: "It is said that wealth should not be revealed. What if they become ambitious and seize the city?"

Xu Zhenying stared blankly at Xu Degui and said word by word: "Father, we need a lot of people to grow. Next time, there may be more than 30,000 or 40,000 people, maybe 100,000 people. As long as we can grasp their weaknesses, we will not be afraid. They are disobedient."

"Then what is their current weakness?"

Xu Zhenying smiled, "Of course it's food and fields. I gave them these two things, which is equivalent to giving them some hope. And siege is bound to cause casualties. Even if Ma Qiang wants to attack, who is willing to fight with him? ? It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and they will soon understand that joining me, Xu Zhenying, is the best choice."

Xu Degui looked at Xu Zhenying, who had sharper eyes in front of him, and was a little frightened.

Even if he was as slow as Miao, he began to feel uneasy in his heart.

After Xu Zhenying walked away, Miao pulled Xu Degui's robe, with a worried look on his face: "His father, are we...really turned into bandits? What is the difference between us and rogue bandits now?"

Xu Degui was also uneasy in his heart and only comforted perfunctorily: "Don't worry, our Ying'er is a measured person. She is smarter than all of us here. She must have her reasons for doing this. Let's just follow her. .”

Is it really.

If this is the case, why did Xu Huiming and Feng'er set out to open up a new trade route more than a month ago?

Do you really want to become a bandit in the future?

Ever since Xu Zhenying informed everyone about the death of the little emperor, the Xu family has obviously become more careful.

Xu Zhenying's purpose is already obvious. Everyone in the Xu family is an honest person at heart. They are hardworking and have never done anything bad in their lives. They have been good citizens all their lives, and if they are suddenly turned into bandits, they are still more or less frightened.

Even though Xu Zhenying said it was to protect herself in troubled times, this kind of power still frightened them.

How does this look... so much like a rebellion?

No one in the Xu family dared to ask or tell. Some people even speculated whether Xu Zhenying was too alarmist. Even if the little emperor died, if the next emperor took office soon, the first thing he would do after taking office would be to clear up the situation. Are there any bandits here?

Then wouldn’t they all have to be captured and beheaded?

Some people can only comfort themselves. Even if they are rogue bandits, they have done nothing bad after entering the city. At most, they just killed the Chen family. The rest were engaged in education, agriculture, etc. They also took in so many refugees. , it can be regarded as a meritorious deed, right?

Besides, let them leave Lan County, where can they go?

Lan County is like a paradise. There is no hunger, no war, and no bandits. It is difficult for them to live such a stable life, but they are still ruthless if they are forced to wander around again.

Thinking this way, the Xu family's conscience eased.

However, some people who are more sensitive to political struggles, such as the younger generation who have been around Xu Zhenying since the earliest days, obviously do not think so.

In the evening, everyone in the county office finally had a rare morning shift.

Even though it was an early morning shift, it was already dark.

There is no curfew in Lan County now. Although supplies are scarce, it cannot resist the enthusiasm of the people for life. This spring is coming, and the willow trees along the river are sprouting and green. Every house on the road on both sides hangs lanterns, and the little lights are reflected in the river, which makes it feel like a dream.

Xu Yinxi walked out of the county government office.

The weather was slightly cool, so she wrapped her robe tightly. The soldier guarding the door handed her a lantern, and when she turned around, she met Lian head-on.

Xu Yinxi had a rare hint of girlish innocence on her face. She ran over, took Lian's arm affectionately, and said with half annoyance and half anger: "Mom, didn't you tell me that you don't have to pick me up from get off work tonight! "

The two mothers and daughters held hands with smiles on their faces, and Mrs. Lian said, "I'm done with the logistics work over there, and I just thought I'd stop by to see you, and we'll go home together."

"Have you finished taking stock of all the food today?"

"Your third aunt is very careful in everything she does. She took people to plate the dishes twice. While doing so, she sighed and lamented that there was not enough food. Do you know how many refugees there are today, more than 38,000! If this continues, our food can support at most two people. Ten days. When twenty days pass, there will be no grain left in the entire Lan County. What should we do then?"

Xu Yinxi knew that Lian did not agree with rescuing the refugees. Naturally, Xu Yinxi patiently explained to her mother, "Mom, the city lord always takes one step at a time to do anything. We are not as smart as her. I only saw the second step. But you should also know that the city lord never does business at a loss. Since she dares to accept so many refugees, it proves that she has a sense of balance in her heart. Don’t worry about food. The city lord will find a way. Let’s do it now Just do what the city lord tells you and leave the rest to the smart people."

Lian agreed with this when he heard it, "I understand the truth...but I feel very uneasy."

"Mom, I know what you are worried about. It's just that we used to be a family of officials, but now we have become bandits. After all, my grandfather is still an official in the court, so the risk for us is much greater than for others."

Lian Shi nodded but said nothing. After much thought, she really couldn't find a solution.

You can't leave with your three daughters, right?

She couldn't walk anymore, what else could she do?

"But there's no need to worry, mother. As the saying goes, we didn't choose this path voluntarily when the soldiers come to block the water and cover it up with the soil. Fortune has its way with people. I'd rather fight to death than freeze to death and starve to death! Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? Woolen cloth."

Lian sighed and said nothing.

After a while he said: "I found a secluded courtyard a few days ago, not far from the county government office. Yinxi, do we want to move out?"

Xu Yinxi pursed her lips, and the light reflected her face. The girl's face seemed to be a little more determined than before.

"Mom, if you really don't want to live with dad, you can just make peace."

Lian was a little undecided.

Her relationship with Xu Deyuan had long since faded away on the road to exile. Rather than saying they were husband and wife, it was better to say they were enemies.

Now Xu Deyuan has become taciturn and his temper has become even weirder since his right hand was crippled. He hides in the house all day long, drinking and having fun, or else he loses his temper.

Last time, because Xu Huizheng's policy was not well written, he beat her with a whip until Xu Huizheng's skin and flesh were bruised and she couldn't get out of bed for several days.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Xu Deyuan hates the Sanfang people.

The more powerful Sanfang is, the more jealous Xu Deyuan becomes.

He did not dare to tell his resentment to the third room, and only vented his anger on the concubines and children of the second room. Now when the children of the second room saw Xu Deyuan, they just wanted to huddle up and tiptoe away.

This has also caused the temperaments of the children in the second room to change, especially Xu Huizheng, who is now unable to speak in front of others and has become more timid and timid.

"Mother, you don't have to compromise for me and my sisters, and you don't have to worry about the rumors after divorce. I am no longer the Xu Yinxi I used to be. From now on, I will be the son of the family. When you are old, I will take care of you until you die. I can Raise you. I hope you are happy and live for yourself for once in your life."

Lian's eyes suddenly turned red. Her daughter was sensible and said she didn't need to care about rumors, but how could she bear to let her daughters fall into the quagmire?

There is a divorced mother, and the daughters are afraid that the marriage will be hindered.

Even if they reconcile, they have to wait until their daughters are married.

And it still has to endure.

Lian had no choice but to harden her heart and said: "Your father and I have been married for more than ten years, how can we easily reconcile. Don't say such words again in the future. There are no children in the world who are looking forward to the reconciliation of their parents. If others hear it, , I’m afraid I’m going to label you as unfilial.”