Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 1853
News of Gao Tianshi's "sudden death" quickly spread throughout Guangzhou.This famous "prefect of Lidi" who even the gentry would be afraid of three points was alive and kicking a few days ago, but suddenly died of "emergency", making Gao Tianshi's death immediately become a hot topic in the streets and alleys of Guangzhou.

It was rumored that Gao Tianshi was "bewitched by an evil spirit". Many people vividly said that Gao Tianshi was actually related to the Maojia Inn case.

The rumor naturally spread to Liang Cunhou's study, and Liang Cunhou just smiled slightly when he heard the news.The boy who took care of the inquires withdrew.

It was already early summer, and the sun was scorching hot outside, which was extremely dazzling.However, standing in front of the long carved window in the study, it is still cool and pleasant-the sun cannot shine into the deep eaves, and can only cast the shadow of the pull-down rod in the corridor.

The birds under the porch have been hung deep in the porch to save them from the sun.A few maidservants were waiting on shifts in the corridor, quietly not hearing a single sound.

Although they are still dressed as maids, most of these maids are past Huaxin years, and two of them are over [-]--the maid in charge is a middle-aged woman in her early forties.Confinement maidservants are prevalent in Guangdong, and the Liang family is no exception. The one who can serve Liang Cunhou is naturally not a maidservant who has just entered the mansion.

Seeing the master appearing at the window, the maid in charge took a step forward, ready to wait for orders.Seeing that the master made no expression, he retreated silently.

This deep house surrounded by high walls still cannot make Liang Cunhou feel safe. He even feels that the foundation under his feet is slowly shaking.

The tossing and tossing of the Australians in the city of Guangzhou naturally did not hinder him, and it could even be said to be beneficial: in the past, the annual "routine silver" expenses for entertaining people at all levels of yamen were reduced by several thousand taels of silver.The streets are clean and the roads are smooth. Although he always takes a sedan chair when he goes out, he feels refreshed and comfortable after all.

However, the letters sent from the countryside made him feel that the crisis was imminent. The managers of his farms in Nanhai, Panyu, Dongguan and other places wrote letters one after another, saying that the Australians had begun to measure the acres.A large number of "hidden fields" are afraid that it will be difficult to continue to "hidden".

This is the second thing, the key is that when measuring the acres of land, it is inevitable to involve the issue of "contributed" land in the past, because it is rumored that the Australians will soon reissue the land deed.If the landowners who "contributed" according to the policies of the Australians in Hainan and other places in the past do not take the initiative to explain the problem and re-register the title deed, they will no longer recognize the original owner's rights to the land.That is to say, the old method of evading taxation by small and medium-sized landlords and rich peasants by “contributing” their land property rights and getting back their “permanent tenancy rights” is about to become unfeasible.

As soon as the news came out, the hearts of many landlords and rich peasants who had donated to the Liang family were shaken—the openly reclaimed land deed has not happened yet, but the calls for the Liang family to "think of a way" have never stopped.Some people even came directly to Liang's house to inquire.

Although this year's summer Fu Australians are still using the old Ming Dynasty's "Xiao Gui Cao Sui", and there will probably be no changes in the autumn Fu, but "clearing up the land tax" is already an imminent thing!

If I can't think of a countermeasure quickly, the Liang family's farms in various counties may soon fall apart.This huge family seems to be thriving and thriving, but if there is no rent from the tenants, it will be a tree without roots, and it will collapse in an instant.

While thinking hard, Suixue quietly walked out from the depths of the study and whispered a few words in his ear.He nodded immediately, turned around and went deep into the study.

In the depths of the study, there is a small library filled with bookshelves and bookcases.He fiddled with a bookcase lightly, and the bookcase opened like a door. He walked in, and inside was a small secret room. Instead of whitewashed walls, it was surrounded by strange rocks. It is a thick stone strip—this is in the belly of the rockery outside the back wall of the study.

In the secret room is an old man in rough clothes and wooden shoes, he is Taoist Mushi.

Not only did he change his attire, but his appearance also changed a lot. He was very old, and he looked like an old farmer who had worked for many years.

"It's not appropriate for you to come here." Liang Cunhou's voice was very indifferent, "I have a big tree here, and I don't know how many eyes are staring outside."

Taoist Mushi laughed: "Young master, don't worry, no matter how powerful the Australians are, they can still see the Liumaidu Canal? The old man came to you because of Tudun."

There is an underground canal in Liang's mansion that leads to the Liumai Canal. Liang Cunhou had heard that this canal was as wide as a river and could be used for rowing.When I was young, I wanted to go down because of curiosity, but when I opened the stone slab and went down, the inside was pitch black, full of dirty water and dirt, and the filth accumulated over the years was simply unbearable.It is said that in the past, thieves tried to sneak into the rich family's house through the channel to steal, but they were smothered to death by the foul gas inside.

But this Taoist of wood and stone can pass through it without hindrance, Liang Cunhou knows that he is known as a "secret technique", so it is not surprising.Said: "Gao Tianshi is dead now. But Wu Zhiqi was captured by the Kun thief - he knows a lot..."

"It's a pity that he had to be used at that time, and he was not removed in time! These city foxes and rats have done more than fail!" Taoist Mushi said bitterly, "But don't worry, my son, this village ghost fire Taoist still has some morals. , can withstand the torture of the Kun thief—not to mention that I have taken his soul, even if he wants to enter the underworld after death, he will have to endure the torture."

Liang Cunhou said: "If this is the case, I will feel relieved. But Taoist Master, you are not safe in Guangzhou, so it is the best policy."

"If I leave now, what should I do with the important task entrusted by Shi Weng?" Taoist Mu Shi shook his head and said, "Half of the town objects in the Liumai Canal have been released, but it's a pity that the magic objects can no longer be refined. It's only half done! This is the unfinished life of the Kun thief!" He sighed.

Liang Cunhou also secretly sighed.

"The town map will not be completed, the gangster's luck is prosperous, and the poor have another plan, but they need your help, Mr. Liang."

"But it doesn't matter." Liang Cun said kindly.

"When Shi Weng was in Nanjing, he once heard Master Yun Zhongyue, a master of geomancy, mention that Guangzhou has always had the air of an emperor. Although the Zhenhai Tower and Ma'angang were excavated, the imperial air has not disappeared. Although the bandits occupy Guangzhou, they cannot become an emperor. However, it is not difficult to become a grass-headed king in one corner of the country - now that the court is full of troubles, and the southeast is rich in wealth, we must not allow the thieves to occupy the magpie's nest and sit on the big side. Only then did Shi Weng send the poor to break this situation The royal spirit of the city. Master Yun Zhongyue said: The Baiyun Mountain in the north of the city is the geography of Guangzhou. Dig a canal between Baiyun and Yuexiu Mountains, and cut off Ma’an Mountain, and the royal spirit will disperse. Good luck." Taoist Wood and Stone said.

Liang Cunhou nodded. Digging ditches is a project, and it cannot be done by a few people hiding and sneaking around. Not only does it require manpower and material resources, but also the permission of the gangster.This is not an easy task.

Taoist Mushi said again: "Fortunately, the Kun bandits are now digging ditches and clearing the canals. If someone whom the Kun bandits have always trusted can write a letter to the Kun bandits, proposing to excavate the North Hao and open up with the Dong Hao Chung, this matter can be accomplished."

Liang Cunhou understood what he meant, and said: "The students have already understood what the Taoist priest meant. We must try our best!"

"The difficulty and risk of this matter is also clear to the poor. Shi Weng said: He will never forget the risk borne by the young master in Guangzhou, and he will definitely make up for it in the future!"

"If I am greedy for peace and wealth, why should I be in trouble with the Kun thief? In terms of friendship with the Kun thief, the students are no less inferior to Gao Ju. As long as you add a little color, why don't you become a new rich man in Guangzhou!" Liang Cunhou sneered, "It's just that the students know that the Kun thief The plan is to dig out the foundation of the eternal life of our scholars! The so-called skin will not survive, and the Liang family has received the favor of the king. How can you not understand this truth. Don't worry, students will definitely do their best."

After sending Taoist Mu Shi away, Liang Cunhou knew that it was not easy.Although the Liang family has long been in contact with the Kun bandits, and has a history of co-founding a shantang, it stands to reason that they should be the hottest "Australian upstarts" other than the Gao family, but since He Rubin crossed the sea to conquer, and the Kun bandits burned Wuyangyi , the relationship between the Liang family and the Australians has been alienated.In the past few years, it's just a matter of asking questions and reciprocating courtesy.After the Kun thief entered the city, the Liang family didn't try to cling to them, and they only responded to the Australian's invitation, so the relationship between the two parties was not repaired, but became more and more cold.

After the Fangchunyuan incident, Liang Cunhou realized that his family was actually under the "watching" of the Australians. When he went to write a letter, in the eyes of the thieves, he was "being courteous without doing anything."If someone who is proficient in geomancy sees the clues, his family will be in a disaster of eternal doom!

So it is absolutely impossible to come forward by yourself.There must be someone else—this person must not only be trusted by the thief, but also have nothing to do with him.

For a moment he thought of Huang Tingkun, but then he thought about it again. Although Huang hated the Kun thief deeply and had old relationships with the Kun thief, he knew the true face of his rebellion. It is absolutely impossible to stand up to the torture of the Kun bandits.

He thought hard, and suddenly thought of Wu Bi, who is also a member of Yuyuan Club, and he is very proficient in kun studies.Many of his sociology classmates are now working for the gangsters, and they are the talents that the gangsters like.

Although he knew himself, he had very little contact with him. At most, he thought that he was "disgusted" with Kun thieves.Even if the future is revealed, the family will be torn apart.

The most important thing is that Liang Cunhou originally intended to support a group of people from the Yuyuan Club, and planned to arrange for him to study in a government this year, and he would be selected as a scholar. However, because the Australians occupied Guangzhou, this matter was completely ruined.Wu Bi is still depressed until now, full of resentment towards the thief.

It is an excellent candidate to use him to offer advice.He secretly thought, aren't the Australians about to start the imperial examination?just let him go!

(End of this chapter)