Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 34 Feeling unfair
Two thousand people as guards are enough as long as they are responsible and conscientious, because it is impossible to have enough servants.

It’s enough to collect 3 people from the entire Liangzhou.

Meng Changqing calculated based on 3 people, 50 people in one group. The 3 people were divided into [-] groups, each group had three guards, and they were divided into three groups to follow, so there were still [-] guards left.

These two hundred are responsible for substituting, patrolling, and cooking.

She told Yang Zheng the grouping rules, "You will have them divided into groups later. After the slaves arrive, the corresponding guards will be directly responsible. We don't need to make arrangements."

Yang Zheng nodded, "But it's impossible for the thirty thousand slaves to arrive at the same time. What about the free guards?"

"Let them build kitchens. We still need at least six kitchens here, so we have to hurry up."

"Yes."

As soon as Meng Changqing returned to the cave and sat down, Bafang followed him in with water. He added the water to the copper pot and placed it on the charcoal basin to heat it.

"Young Master." Bafang sat down at the corner of Meng Changqing's desk, "Fortunately, I followed your advice and took Captain Zhang with you."

"What?" Meng Changqing looked up, "Something happened on the road?"

"It's not a big deal, it's just that the soldiers I brought there were unwilling to work." Bafang said, "I brought four carriages from home. There were not enough carriages and horses, so I had to borrow carriages from the county. I asked them to load the carriages first, but I When I came back from the borrowed car, the four cars were not loaded yet.

When I saw it, it was actually the officers and soldiers of Yangmen County who were pretending. Those people I brought with me all stepped in and watched. "

"And then, how did you do it?"

"I will remember your words and just ask Captain Zhang, why are your people not working? Are they dissatisfied with Lord Meng or the emperor's will?"

Meng Changqing used tongs to pick up two pieces of coal and threw them into the brazier.

Bafang continued: "Zhang Xiaowei immediately scolded the more than 20 people, and those people worked honestly."

"Well, but they are already dissatisfied with me. Don't ask like this next time, so as not to give them a clue." Meng Changqing praised him again, "Bafang, you can bring the things back safely. It's very good. I'll pick them up later. I'll leave the matter entirely to you."

"Don't worry, young master!"

Meng Changqing: "Pay attention to building a good relationship with the officers and soldiers of Yangmen County. Don't put your posture too high, but don't get too close to them."

"Then what to do?"

"Think about it slowly."

The mixed mud is poured into the mold, and the soldiers next to it spread it evenly and stamp it firmly, and then the person holding the pestle and stick tamps the mud.

He held the pestle stick tightly with his chapped palms, repeatedly lifting and tamping it down, making his arms sore and swollen.

This layer of mud was almost compacted, and just as he was about to take a break, the next pot of mud was poured in. The ash rising in front of him made him furious.

"Why!" The man swung the pestle stick in his hand and jumped off the wall.

"what are you doing?"

"Why do they just have to stand there and watch, but we have to work so hard?"

Zhang Yuan saw the movement here and walked over quickly, "What's going on again?"

"Captain, it's not me who wants to cause trouble, don't you think it's unfair?" The man pointed to a few people guarding the city wall, "Look at them, just hold a whip in their hand and watch others work, the same soldiers, we But if you come a few days late, why do we have to do all the hard and dirty work?

Look at Captain Yang again. You and he are both captains. You should be responsible for the soldiers from Hongjia County together with him, but now he alone has the final say. Don't you feel aggrieved? "Everyone is working for the imperial court. There is nothing to feel wronged about." Zhang Yuan scolded, "If you felt wronged, you shouldn't have joined the army in the first place. It would be better to go home and let your mother put you to sleep." "

Zhang Yuan paced in front of these people, "I know you all think this way. You want to persuade me to make trouble with the county magistrate. But what good things can happen?

What we are here now is not the will of the county magistrate, but the will of the current emperor. Do you want to resist the decree and disrespect it?
If this serious crime is suppressed, do you still want future fame?Thank God if I don't bring my family to die with you. "

Zhang Yuan said angrily: "Go on and work!"

Zhang Yuan watched his soldiers carefully before walking towards Yang Zheng. He originally wanted to tell the other party about the current situation, but when the other party looked over, he immediately changed direction and walked directly towards the underground Yamen.

"Is Mr. Meng inside?"

"Come in."

Zhang Yuan thought the magistrate was alone inside, but it turned out that besides the magistrate, there was also a middle-aged man squatting inside. The man was carefully wiping the blade of a knife with a cloth.

"Captain Zhang, are you looking for me if you need anything?" Meng Changqing drew a sixty-day countdown form on his hand.

"Yes." Zhang Yuan said, "I have something and I want to talk to you alone."

Meng Changqing stretched out his hand and motioned for him to sit down first, and at the same time introduced: "This surname is Xi, a master from this county. He is famous for his strict mouth and will never let the fourth person know about the content of our conversation at this moment.

If you have any questions, just tell me. "

Zhang Yuan coughed and said, "Before I came to Beishan County, the general told me that the 70 of us and Captain Yang and his 30 people are all personal soldiers assigned to you by the emperor."

Meng Changqing nodded, "That's true."

"We have been here for several days, and I can feel that Mr. Meng values ​​Colonel Yang and the others more."

"This is natural. After all, I have been with Captain Yang and the others for a long time." Meng Changqing smiled and said, "I know what you want to say, Captain Zhang.

When I passed the kitchen, I occasionally heard complaints from the soldiers working there.

But on the first day you came here, I told you that those who don’t want to stay here must tell me. No one has come to me to say anything. They all chatter behind my back.

Lieutenant Zhang, our contact time is short, so you don’t know me well. I hate this kind of behavior very much.

I haven't finished what I've been told, but I have the energy to gossip. This is the most taboo thing for soldiers.

They violated my taboos first, should I reuse them?
Captain, if you were in my position, what would you do?I know they are dissatisfied with me, why should I try to please them? Meng Changqing's tone increased, "I didn't report it to the prefect because it was just for your sake."

If this official document of mine is included, do you think you still have a future?
Why didn't I do this?And why should I save face for you?Captain Zhang, you should understand, you are a smart man.

On the first day you came here, you went out of your way to promise me that you would take care of these people.

I've been giving you chances. "

Zhang Yuan's face turned red, "This is a subordinate who neglected his duty. I will never let you hear those gossips again in the future."

After he finished speaking, he was about to go out, but was stopped by Meng Changqing.

"Is there any other order, sir?"

"You tell them that the hardship is only temporary. If you endure the two months in front of you, you will have good days waiting in front of you. Why bother worrying about the gains and losses in front of you?"

(End of this chapter)