Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Following Meng Changqing's thinking, he instantly felt that what he insisted on was completely unreasonable.

"Mr. Meng." The old man sighed, "I think my life has been wasted at this age. You are right, I can't guard this land."

"It's great that you can think of it. Although Beishan County is deserted now, there is the best opportunity. If we reclaim three acres of wasteland in Beishan County, we can get one acre for ourselves.

There are only 200 people in our county. How much land you can occupy after you go there depends entirely on your ability.

Moreover, His Majesty has decreed that Beishan County does not have to pay taxes to the court for three years. You must have seen and heard in your old age. With one less heavy tax on your head, you will be much more relaxed. "

The old man's eyes were full of light, "Without collecting taxes for three years... is it true that if you open three acres of wasteland as your Excellency said, we will be able to keep one acre?"

"Yes." Meng Changqing said, "Although our land in Beishan County has not been cultivated for nearly a hundred years, it is good land. As long as we work hard, the harvest will definitely be higher than here."

Cao Hongxing looked at Meng Changqing from time to time. He was so willing to tell all the things about the court not collecting taxes. Is this person honest or a fool?

If the imperial court does not collect it, will the local government not collect it?

When the time comes, you ask the people for money and food, won’t the people...

etc!Cao Hongxing's expression suddenly changed. This man was not stupid, he was scheming.

Even if the people feel that they have been cheated, the food is in the fields and the houses are built in Beishan County. Even if they regret it, they have no room to retreat.

At a young age, his heart is very dark. In his hands, these people don't know how they will be deceived.

The old man stood up holding on to the back of his chair, "I will ask people to pack my things and follow Mr. Meng to Beishan County immediately."

"Old people, don't worry. Since the official documents are here, as long as you are from Luojia Village, you can go to our Beishan County at any time. There is no rush for a day or two.

You can safely pack up your home and choose an auspicious day to set off. I will have someone waiting at the gate of Yangmen County to lead you to your new address. "

After hearing this, the old man knelt down towards Meng Changqing, "Thank you so much, Mr. Meng. I, a family of [-] people in Luojia Village, owe a lot to the kindness of these two adults."

As soon as these words came out, not only the old man knelt down, but also the people in the circle behind him knelt down towards the courtyard.

"Everyone, get up." Cao Hongxing stood up and said, "Hurry up and pack your bags, and then go to Beishan County. Don't let Lord Meng's people wait at the gate of Yangmen County all the time."

"Yes, yes." The old man was helped up by Bafang, "I'll let them take care of it now."

At this time, the sun was already setting in the west, and Cao Hongxing said: "It's getting late, we have to go back to the government office."

A group of people from Luojia Village sent them to the entrance of the village.

Meng Changqing and others got on their horses and walked away. When they turned around, they could still be seen standing in the distance.

"Mr. Meng." Cao Hongxing urged his horse to catch up with Meng Changqing. "When I met you in Liangzhou Mansion at the beginning of the year, I just thought you were a young boy who doesn't understand the world. I really have short-sightedness."

Meng Changqing said modestly: "Master Cao is indeed right. I really don't understand the ways of the world."

"It's getting late. I invite you and your people to stay in my house for one night. Are you willing to go?"

"Thank you, Lord Cao, for your kindness. I would like to go, but I can't bear to miss my mother in Beishan County, so I have to live up to Lord Cao's kindness."

Cao Hongxing laughed twice, "The words I just said were foreshadowing this sentence. Well, it will save me trouble if I don't go, so we say goodbye at the fork in the road ahead."

Meng Changqing stopped his horse, raised his hands to the other party and said, "I'm sorry to trouble Mr. Cao today." Cao Hongxing also stopped and returned Meng Changqing's greeting, "Mr. Meng, as long as you remember the promise you made today, don't let down the trust of more than 400 people. "

Meng Changqing nodded, "Don't worry, Mr. Cao, Meng will do what he says."

"Goodbye!" Cao Hongxing rode his horse and led his group into the fork in the road.

Meng Changqing and his party had to follow the official road. When they arrived in Yangmen County, it was already dark, and it was not very visible that night. Fortunately, the official road in Yangmen County had been repaired some time ago, so the journey there was smooth and smooth. The city gate.

At the city gate, he asked the gatekeepers for some torches. After a short rest, the group left the city.

After walking six or seven miles out of the city gate, Meng Changqing suddenly felt uneasy.

He stopped Xi Bei and Chu Mufeng who were walking at the front, "Be careful. I always feel that something is wrong tonight."

When Xi Bei heard this, she slowed down and waited for Meng Changqing to come to her side. She deliberately walked side by side with her, "It's extremely dark right now. It's hard to find if there's an ambush on the road. You'll be right next to me. I'll wait for you later." If something happens to the old city wall site, you should leave first, you know?"

"Master." Meng Changqing deliberately slowed down, "Do you feel this too?"

"I also think it's a bit unusual. We came out of the city gate with torches at night like this. If the people on the mountain want to take revenge on us, there is no more suitable opportunity than now."

"Hey!" As soon as Meng Changqing stopped, the people next to her also stopped and gathered around her.

Meng Changqing said: "If it doesn't work out, we can rest in Yangmen County for one night and go back at dawn tomorrow."

"That's fine." Xi Bei agreed immediately.

Chu Mufeng said: "We completely obey Master Meng's decision."

Meng Changqing had already turned the horse's head, but it suddenly occurred to her that she didn't know how many people there were on the mountain. If there were many people, then at night like this, if she were a bandit, she would definitely take the opportunity to take revenge.

"Wait a minute." Meng Changqing looked at Bafang and Wang Xun who were holding torches next to them. "You two are holding torches and heading toward the city gate. We will go back tomorrow."

"Master, Master Bai, your eyesight is very good at night." Meng Changqing said, "I have good eyesight. If you two can't see clearly, just follow me closely."

"Master!" Bafang didn't want Meng Changqing to take risks, "Since there are proper methods, why put yourself in danger?"

"We are knowing that he is hiding, and that is called taking risks. Now we are just trying to find out the situation." Meng Changqing said, "The ambush at the old site is just our imagination, and may not be real.

Follow Brother Wang, be careful not to get too close to the two torches, and keep the same distance as before. "

"Yes." Bafang worriedly said before leaving: "Young master, you must pay attention to safety. If the way forward is unclear, it is safest to return to Yangmen County."

"I know."

After watching them walk away with torches, Meng Changqing took Xi Bei and Chu Mufeng and ran forward.

She deliberately controlled the speed of the horse and the two people behind her. If not, they would have fallen to the ground along with the horse when they passed the old site of the city wall.

Meng Changqing's horse almost fell down when someone pulled the horse rope on the ground. Fortunately, she had a Duobao knife in her hand. When she sensed something was wrong, she immediately cut off the horse rope. Xi Bei and Chu Mufeng were hiding behind them. Get through this.

But the neighing of the horses betrayed their exact location.

She adjusted her posture and was about to leave quickly, but she heard the sound of bricks falling to the ground. It was someone standing on a high place and throwing rocks here.