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Chapter 82 King Tietian recommends Wu Xuexue

On the second day, Zhao Zhen and others still got up early. Seeing that Chao Gai had not yet gotten up, they went to inspect the camp first. After having breakfast with the soldiers, Zhao Zhen arranged for the soldiers to patrol along the fog to prevent accidents.

Chao Gai and Wu Yong were very tired from being prepared for the wolf disaster for days, and they didn't wake up until noon.

Chao Gai cleaned up and invited Zhao Zhen. He took out six pieces of meteorite and a century-old ginseng from the box, and said to Zhao Zhen: "Brother Zhao Zhen, this is what I harvested in two months when I led people to explore the fog, and now they are all given away." To the head of the township. There were originally seven pieces of meteorite iron. I made a simple knife in the county and used one piece, and the rest are here."

As he spoke, he sighed and said: "If you don't listen to the old man's words, you will suffer the consequences. When my father was here, he saw that I used guns and clubs all day long and made friends with heroes in the world. I was not a peaceful person. Before his death, Qian Dingzhu , Wan warned, saying: 'Don't stay in the fog for a long time, and don't cause trouble when crossing the fog.' I coveted the treasures in the fog, and this happened."

After that, he led Zhao Zhen around the entire Dongxi Village. Anyone whose family died due to wolves would be given 10 taels of silver, two stones of rice, and two pieces of coarse cloth. The rest of the family also gave me the number of four and one.

After walking around, Zhao Zhen also saw that each family had no resentment towards Chao Gai, but only looked sad. Having lost the strong working force of the family, I still cannot adapt for a while, and I am full of confusion about the future. I was extremely grateful when I met Zhao Zhen.

After walking around from house to house, the two took Zhuang Ding back to Chao Gaizhuang. After entering the door, Chao Gai let out a long breath and said to Zhao Zhen with red eyes: "Brother, you have also seen that due to the wolf disaster, three to one family members in the village died, how can I still have the face to be the leader of Dongxi Village? The township head still needs to select another talented person.”

Zhao Zhen walked around and seemed to understand Chao Gai's current mood. He nodded and said, "Does Brother Chao Gai have someone to choose?"

Chao Gai thought for a while and said: "It is easy for Wu Xuexue to manage this village, but some of his talents are overqualified. Brother, you can ask, or you can transfer someone from the village."

Zhao Zhen nodded after hearing this, but he was a little undecided.

After saying this, Chao Gai said: "Yesterday when I asked for help, I promised to donate half of the property of the Chao family village as a reward for the brothers' military expedition. I have also heard that all the land in Liangshan Township has been returned to the township, and the villagers have rented fields from the township. According to the Pay taxes as usual. Now all the land in Dongxi Village is in my brother's hands. This is the land deed. Please keep it." He handed over a dozen deeds.

Zhao Zhen took it as he was told and said: "Brother Chao Gai, this is the land policy I have set. It is also to suppress land annexation. The land will be taken back to the public, and the farmers will rent the land for farming and pay taxes according to regulations. Such poor people have a place to stand." .”

Chao Gai seemed to have some understanding after hearing this, nodded, and said to Zhao Zhen: "Liangshan Township is booming now. I think what I did was right, and it is my brother who makes the decision. Today I have collected the bones of the villagers and buried them. I will go and make arrangements. After a while, I asked Chao Ning to take the brothers for a walk around the boundaries of Dongxi Village."

After saying goodbye to Zhao Zhen, Zhao Zhen followed Chao Ning on two pack horses and led a group of rural soldiers to stroll along the dirt road in the fields. Looking at the mess outside the village, Zhao Zhen asked: "Manager Chao, what's the grain supply this year?" I’m afraid the harvest will fail. Is there enough food stored in the village?”

Chao Ning replied: "Township chief, I'm afraid it's not enough. Since the fishing boat in the village had an accident in May, in order to pay the county's tax revenue, Chao Baozheng had to take the risk and lead people into the fog to search. Unexpectedly, it caused a wolf disaster."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen knew the reason. Asked: "How much tax does Dongxi Village need to pay every year?"

Chao Ning said: "The township head also knows that we are far away from the county seat and have inconvenience in our travels. Therefore, the county has less control. However, the tax cannot be delayed for more than three years, otherwise the county will definitely send a team of sergeants to the countryside." It is not uncommon to collect debts, eat or take cards, or to commit adultery with wives and daughters.

Two years ago, when Chao Taigong was ill, all the four-tailed carps he caught were taken to the county in exchange for elixirs, but unfortunately they were not rescued yet. Since Baozheng came to the throne, he has been unable to catch the four-tailed carp, and something happened in the river, so he gave up catching the four-tailed carp.

Except for county towns, taxes in remote villages only collect spiritual items. In October this year, the village needs to pay twelve four-tailed carps, or the equivalent in spiritual items, to the county. "

As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Zhen and said a little unnaturally: "The township chief needs to make more preparations."

Zhao Zhen nodded and motioned for Chao Ning to continue. Seeing that Zhao Zhen had no intention of blaming him, Chao Ning continued: "Since Dongxi Village was founded, in addition to this wolf disaster, there was also a weasel disaster more than 20 years ago. Most of the chickens raised in the village died. Fortunately, After receiving the advice of a wandering Taoist priest, he raised geese to drive away the weasels.

Nowadays, in addition to a small number of chickens raised by each household in the village, there are also geese raised on the grasslands and riverbanks. "

As he said that, he pointed to the distance, Zhao Zhen looked in the direction Chao Ning pointed, and sure enough he saw many white geese and gray geese.

Chao Ning said: "These hundred geese are now a specialty of Dongxi Village. I sent people to search for nearly 3000 geese in the river early this morning. Now these are the only ones left. After a rough count, there are less than 1000 geese left. The rest may be Eaten by wolves, or run into the fog, unable to find it." Zhao Zhen said: "How can this goose be called Baizi Goose?"

Chao Ning replied: "This goose was found by Chao Taigong with a lot of money. It is originally from Jinxiang County. It is also called Jinxiang Baizi Goose. It is named after it lays hundreds of eggs every year."

Zhao Zhen walked closer and looked

world log

Name: Baizi Goose (a special product, one is a white goose and the other is a gray goose. They walk powerfully and make a sound when they run, with their heads and neck held high immediately, and their posture is majestic)

"County Chronicles Illustrated Records Weishi" records: "Goose, first called Jiayan, also called Shuyan. It looks like a wild goose and cannot fly. Its head is like a crane, but its neck is short. It has green eyes, yellow beak, red palms, good at fighting, and calls at night. It also screams when it sees a stranger, which can chase away thieves and lay eggs."

At this time, several goose farmers came over to see Li and stood aside. Chao Ning said to Zhao Zhen: "Head of the township, these ten farmers are good goose herders in the village. When the wolves attacked, the geese were alert. I had a fight with a wolf, but unfortunately I was no match.

Fortunately, these farmers escaped with their lives. They shouted out along the way, and many farmers working in the fields also fled into the village. Otherwise, Dongxi Village would probably be wiped out. "

Zhao Zhen comforted everyone, and several people also expressed their sincerity. Zhao Zhen asked: "I saw you were packing something, but have you laid eggs?"

Everyone looked at the apartments and didn't answer. Chao Ning said: "Wu He, you are the manager of the goose farm. I am here to talk to you."

Wu He took a step forward and said: "Many geese died, and there are many large feathers, goose down and other items left on the ground. We will collect them and clean them, and they can also be used as materials for making quilts and arrows."

Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "Steward Wu He is very considerate. You can go get busy later."

Chao Ning took Zhao Zhen around Dongxi Village, and Zhao Zhen also had a general impression of Dongxi Village. When walking back, Zhao Zhen said to Chao Ning: "Brother Chao Gai has a lot of things to do now. Manager Chao took me to see Wu Xuexuu, so I can go help Brother Chao Gai take care of the village affairs."

After a while, Chao Ning took Zhao Zhen to a study room, knocked on the door and went in. After meeting Wu Yong, Chao Ning left.

Zhao Zhen and Wu Yong met Li again. Zhao Zhen said: "Mr. Wu, now that Chao Baozheng has recommended you to be the mayor of Dongxi Village, I wonder what your opinion is?"

Wu Yong said: "It's not Xiaosheng's excuse, it's just that his mind is not on this matter."

Zhao Zhen asked: "What does Mr. Jialiang want?"

Wu Yong said: "The young man has read all the military books and strategies, and he also likes to practice martial arts and make friends. Now he wants to imitate the filial piety of the Three Kingdoms and become a military advisor to offer wine."

Zhao Zhen said: "I already understand what you are thinking. Now in Liangshan Township, there are only 500 rural soldiers and sergeants, and they only have the positions of chief and deputy commander, captain, and deputy captain. It is not suitable for sir. It is better to start with How about appointing a rural assistant in the village to help me manage Liangshan Township, or ask for advice from time to time, and as soon as the troops are deployed, how about a military counselor?"

After hearing this, Wu Yong felt happy and said to Zhao Zhen, "It all depends on the instructions of the township chief."

Zhao Zhen said: "Mr. Duowen is very resourceful. When I came here, I heard Chao Ning say that Dongxi Village has to pay 10 spiritual objects to the county in October this year. Is there any way to avoid it, sir?"

Wu Yong shook the goose feather fan in his hand, frowned, and thought about it. Said: "Yes, yes!"

Zhao Zhen said: "Sir, the plan will be laid out."

Wu Yong took his time, folded his two fingers, and spoke countless words without saying a word, which made Zhao Zhen suddenly understand.

(End of this chapter)