My clone is on the other side of the starry sky

Chapter 26 Compromise
The night is already dark, and many people in Sanyang County have insomnia tonight.

The surrender conditions given by Lu Xuan were two taxes and one tax. This tax was obviously unacceptable to many wealthy households and wealthy families who were accustomed to tax avoidance.

But if you don't accept it, the consequences can be imagined.

"Hmph, rebels are rebels, they are greedy, and they really dare to show their teeth!" Pei Ruhai slapped the table hard. As the head of the Pei family, he has come into contact with all kinds of officials over the years. But this is the first time that Lu Xuan has done something so amazing.

Bribery is obviously not feasible. These rebels are different from the officials in the past. Those officials work for the court, and the taxes they receive are not their own. As long as they are satisfied, not only will they not be embarrassed, but they will also be given. Providing a large degree of protection can be said to be a win-win situation.

But at least the Guiyi Church is now doing its own work, and the money and food they receive are their own, and the method of bribery will not work.

"Brother, I wonder if you can contact other commanders, or contact Guo Chang directly. That Lu Xuan is just a rebel commander." Pei Ruhai asked, looking at Pei Ruhai, who started with his younger brother Pei Rujiang.

"If I could, I would have contacted them long ago. Most of these rebels are ruthless murderers. Although Lu Xuan is greedy, he can still speak. Others only know how to rob, and they are not even as good as Lu Xuan!" Pei Ruhai said depressedly.

"Then it would be better to delay him for a few days and secretly communicate with other families. Since Lu Xuan is willing to negotiate, he may not necessarily have to pay two taxes and one tax." Pei Rujiang thought.

"Well, I found out that Guo Chang is as lustful as life. Since entering the city, he has occupied Shi Guan's two wives and concubines and has never left the house. If I can get his support, maybe I can..." Pei Ruhai nodded, and now he That was all he could do. Just as he was about to say something, he saw his third brother Pei Ruhe hurried in from the door with a terrifyingly gloomy face.

"Brother, second brother, something happened." Pei Ruhe said to the two of them with a gloomy face.

"What's wrong?" Pei Ruhai frowned.

Now he is numb to the bad news. If he had known earlier, he should have fully cooperated with Shi Guan to defend the city.

"The Fang family has just been breached. Only a few people from Lingxing escaped, and the rest...are gone." Pei Ruhe said with an ugly expression.

silence.

The room was eerily quiet for a moment, Pei Ruhai closed his eyes, and Pei Rujiang looked ugly.

After a long time, Pei Ruhai sighed and said, "Ruhe, please immediately send someone to register our property and send it to Lu Xuan early tomorrow morning."

"Brother, why is this? There are many nursing homes in our family, so we can delay it for a while." Pei Rujiang asked puzzledly.

"How many days we can delay depends on the mood of the rebel. I remember Uncle Ji said that the Fang family was also the one who went there today. They just declined the other party's request today, and then they wiped out the family in the evening. This is the rebel trying to scare the monkeys! Pei Ruhai said bitterly: "If you can destroy the Fang family today, you can destroy the entire Pei family tomorrow!"

"What a coincidence. Since the city was broken, the rebels have been attacking. It's not surprising that a house is broken occasionally. We just need to strengthen our defense." Pei Rujiang still couldn't accept the two-for-one tax.

"You... ugh!" Pei Ruhai glared at his second brother when he heard this. This was because he had fallen into Qian's eyes.

Pei Ruhe on the side explained: "Second brother, there are rebels everywhere outside. The Fang family is wiped out. Even if someone escapes by chance, how can they come to us?"

Pei Rujiang still wanted to argue after hearing this, but Pei Ruhe continued: "And even if this is a coincidence, what do other families think? There are always people who are afraid of compromising, and there are too many people who have compromised, and only us are left. In the end, the rest The fewer families there are, the more unscrupulous the bandit army will be, so why not take advantage of the fact that no one else has reacted yet, and we can take refuge there first, maybe there will be some benefits."

"It's two taxes and one tax, what good can it do?" Pei Rujiang said with a dejected face.

"If we can be regarded as our own people, then our own people will not be the same as outsiders, right? In addition, the Fang family was not the only one who was destroyed after the city was destroyed. If we can fight for some of the many shops and farmland that have been vacated, my Pei family will We can even take this opportunity to grow a lot." Pei Ruhe said with a smile.

"If we are held accountable by the court in the future..." Pei Rujiang frowned and said, he did not think that the Guiyi Sect could last long.

"We have no choice but to wait. Are we waiting to be exterminated?" Pei Ruhe sneered. There is nothing they can do to deal with a barbaric force like the Guiyi Sect, but the court has experience. A strong dragon cannot overwhelm a local snake. For such a big thing this time, If the imperial court settles accounts with local wealthy families because of this, will the world be in chaos again?
Pei Ruhai was pleased with the wisdom of his third brother, nodded and said: "This Guanyin Sect will not last long. What we pay is only two taxes and one tax per year, but we can take this opportunity to expand the family, why not do it?" "I see. ." Pei Rujiang was finally convinced.

"Third brother, go get ready. Tomorrow morning, you will bring the account book to see Lu Xuan in person." Pei Ruhai looked at Pei Ruhe and said with a smile.

After figuring out the joints, Pei Ruhai felt relaxed. Although the Guiyi Sect caused chaos this time and suffered a lot of losses, it might not be a good thing if it was done properly, and the family might become stronger as a result.

"it is good!"

……

Early the next morning, when Pei Rujiang came to Lu Xuan's house with the account books, he saw that there were already members of various families standing outside the gate, and they were all acquaintances, and some even came in person from the head of the family.

Obviously, everyone is not stupid. If they can understand things, other families will naturally understand that with the Fang family around, it will be difficult for the remaining big families in the city to unite.

From this point of view, this Lu Dutong is really a character. He strikes quickly and accurately, and instantly breaks the possibility of various families joining forces.

Seeing that many members of the wealthy clan were arriving one after another, Pei Ruhe quickly chose a place to stand and waited for Lu Xuan to summon him.

From early morning until three o'clock in the morning, the closed door slowly opened.

He was still the burly man from yesterday, but the people waiting for him were no longer the same people as yesterday.

"Everyone, everyone is invited by my family, please come with me!" The strong man clasped his fists at everyone, and then stretched out his hand to lead them.

It was still in the main hall where yesterday's meeting was held. Lu Xuan casually placed the registration book sent by a family head on the table and said with a smile: "Thank you for your support to our Guiyi Sect. You should also know what I said yesterday. Today, everyone Now that you’re here, everyone must be willing to accept it?”

"Du Tong, we are willing to accept the governance of the Guiyi Sect." Lu Xuan nodded with satisfaction, looked at everyone and said: "Of course, I, the Guiyi Sect, are not just blood-sucking worms. If you can do this for Sanyang County, If we resume our work and contribute to our unified religion, the taxes will not be reduced."

When everyone heard this, their eyes lit up and they rushed to say: "Captain, what are your orders?"

Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Among your families, are there any families who are proficient in casting and forging weapons?"

Currently, the Guiyi Sect is short of weapons, and Lu Xuan needs someone to forge weapons for him to further arm himself.

The sale of salt and iron has always been controlled by the imperial court, but now that the world has become like this, the imperial court's control over local areas has weakened to a certain extent. Lu Xuan wanted to see if there was one here.

"Lu Dutong, in the Li family and Li Rukang in Lower East City, the family does run several blacksmith shops. Although there are no professional swordsmiths, it should not be difficult to forge some ordinary weapons. I wonder?" one person said.

"Forget it, then the Li family will change it to three taxes and one tax. If the efficiency satisfies me, or if these blacksmith shops and related craftsmen are handed over to me, I can change it to four taxes and one tax." Lu Xuan nodded.

"Du Tong, the Zheng family in the south of the lower city is mainly engaged in the silk cloth business. I can fill some clothes for the soldiers."

"Capital, in the Wang family in the north of Xiacheng, the family runs several brothels and brothels, which can provide services to the soldiers..."

Looking at the family that was scrambling and even forgot to continue to resist, Lu Xuan smiled...

(End of this chapter)