Lu County outside the prefectural office.

No hundreds of people knelt down on the side of the road, not for redress, but to keep Cui Heng.

At this time, more than ten days have passed since Wang Qinghe and Xie Beixing were hung from the flagpoles of the city gate building.

The letter from Cui Heng to the prefects of the counties is already well known.

The people of Lu County naturally already know it.

So, starting from three days ago, people outside the gate of the county guard’s office will gather to petition, hoping that Cui Heng can stay as the prefect of Lu County.

Although when Liu Litao was the county guard, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, but everything was afraid of comparison.

After Cui Heng came here, he took the local tyrants and divided the fields, and he also cleaned up the merchants, families, Sect and other forces who oppressed the people. The people’s living standards have risen by so many levels. .

As long as you are a normal person, you will hope that your place of life will always be managed by a chief official like Cui Heng.

In the County Guard Office.

Liu Litao reluctantly reported: “The adults are so kind as the sea, the people can’t bear to let you go, dare to ask the adults how to deal with this matter?”

Cui Heng is still there. Look at the map of Feng Prefecture 13 Counties, said with a slight smile: “You are a county prime minister, you should already have some ideas.”

Liu Litao hearing this was slightly silent, nodded and said: “My lord gaze as If a torch, the subordinates really thought of a way.”

Cui Heng said gently with his jaw: “Speak.”

Liu Litao said solemnly: “My lord, the common people The worryer is nothing more than changing other county guards after you leave. Those who have been purged will fight back and ruin the hard-won life.

“Just let the people know, even if you leave Lu County, the eyes will still pay attention to this place, and the previous decree will continue to be implemented here, which should give the people peace of mind. “

“Do you mean…” Cui Heng thought slightly, lightly said with a smile, “Let me not let go of the jurisdiction of Lu County even if I sit in the position of Feng Prefecture Governor ? “

“My lord, this is what the people want. “Liu Litao bowed and prayed, “After the adults become Feng Prefecture Governor, can you follow the example of the Provincial Governor system at the beginning of the establishment of the Great Jin, and set Lu County as the municipality of Feng Prefecture? ”

Changfeng Prefecture is Changfeng County. It is the capital of Feng Prefecture and the official office of Feng Prefecture Governor.

If Lu County is directly under the jurisdiction of the state capital, there is no need to set up The county guard.

Just keep the county princes and captains to handle political and military affairs, and send an official directly under the state capital to regularly inspect the entire army and report back to the state capital.

This situation is similar to the governor at the beginning of the Great Jin’s founding, which was also called the Provincial Governor at that time.

At that time, the world was initially determined. The Imperial Court was divided into local powers and divided the world into 13 states. There are two hundred 41 counties, independent and equal.

The central government will regularly dispatch Provincial Governors to inspect local government affairs, and then report the inspection results to the Imperial Court in order to maintain the local government and military affairs. Direct jurisdiction.

At that time, the Land of a Province was only a scope of inspection. The Provincial Governor did not have direct administrative and military powers, not even government offices, and could only visit records everywhere. Return to the Imperial Court regularly to make a small report.

The scope of inspection is not fixed yet, and the place needs to be changed every year.

The mountains are high and the roads are far away, the boats and cars are fatigued, the power is small, and the welfare is poor. Genuine coolies.

However, this situation only lasted for several decades before it was interrupted.

Because the counties are independent and the local power is too scattered, they simply can’t resist the rebels that often rise up. The Great Sect family can’t be overwhelmed, so the Great Jin Imperial Court can only change the Provincial Governor into a governor, set up a government office, recruit subordinate officials, and the prime minister has the power of military and political power in the state.

“Ancient Provincial Governor The Governor inspects a state, and there is no special case in which the Governor dispatches the Provincial Governor to inspect a county. Cui Heng laughed. He didn’t object to that. He thought about it, “You can set up a post as the governor of the county. It’s the’fujun’. Who does Liu Juncheng think can be appointed?” “

“Naturally it is Chenfu County. “Liu Litao understood the meaning of Cui Heng as soon as he heard the name of this official position.

And it is indeed Hui Shi that is the most suitable.

Hui Shi has now also served in seventeen Fuxian counties. If it weren’t for Cui Heng to send the letter temporarily, I’m afraid that at this time, I’m going to serve as the 21 Fu County in the county.

In order to implement Cui Heng’s new decree in each county, Hui Shi has already All the families, Sects, and merchants in the county were all offended to death. Many landlords had villains with the name Hui Shi in their homes. Everyday all was enough for him in secret.

There is absolutely no room for relaxation.

Actually, if it weren’t for knowing that Hui Shi is the sharpest a saber in Cui Heng’s hands, Liu Litao would like to persuade Cui Heng to appoint Hui Shi as Lu County governor.

People I certainly won’t object.

After all, Hui Shi has long been standing on the irreconcilable opposite of those who want to counterattack, irreconcilable.

“Hui Shi is indeed a good candidate. . “Cui Heng said slightly, “Since Fujun has been settled, there is still another county chief. You will have to choose after you finish during the next period of time.” “

“Jun Cheng? “Liu Litao hearing this was taken aback, isn’t he a Juncheng, but he quickly reacted and said joyfully, “My lord, are you going to take your subordinates to the Feng Prefecture mansion?” “

“Choose a successor and take you there. “Cui Heng lightly said with a smile, “There must always be someone around the governor who can help with government affairs. You did good in recent days. By the way, tell Chen Tong and ask him to find a successor. “

“Many thanks, my lord! “Liu Litao knelt on the spot with excitement, and his whole body was shaking with excitement. He didn’t expect that in his dreams he would have the opportunity to be a state-of-the-art driver in his life.

Many of them, the most important of which is not to engage in history, and to assist the governor in managing the affairs of a state. The powers and status are extremely high.

If you simply consider the jurisdiction and powers, the current one Don’t drive a thousand years ago when the nations were fighting, and even surpassed the prime minister of the kingdom of kings!

“It doesn’t have to be the case, it depends on you how you do it. Cui Heng waved his hand and asked with a smile, “By the way, where did Hui Shi deliver the letter now?” “

“My lord, Chenfu County sent someone back early this morning to report on the progress, saying that the delivery to the eleven counties had been completed. “Liu Litao respectfully said, “Luo’an County and the Chang Feng Prefecture are still left. “

“That said, Luoan County should be the next one he is going to. Cui Heng thought a little, then laughed, “I remember this Luoan County guard named Ren Yuankai, it is said that he has received the support of two of the Qiwang surnames? ”

There are two necessary conditions for succession to the governor.

One is to get the support of two of the seven surnames, or one of Dao Palace and Treasure Forest Temple, which The second is that there needs to be another current governor site to show support.

This means that Ren Yuankai now only needs the support of a governor to follow the normal procedures to succeed Feng Prefecture Governor.

“Yes, my lord. “Liu Litao nodded, “This Ren Yuankai is the best at camp, and he has a very good relationship with Great Family, Sect, and merchants. It is said that he has also been negotiating with digital governors a long time ago, hoping to get support from it. “

“I am afraid it is not unconditional to get support from other governors. “Cui Heng said with a smile.

“I heard that I wanted to use the taxes of all the people in Feng Prefecture as a bargaining chip. “Liu Litao’s news is quite well-informed. “It’s just that there is no agreement on the distribution ratio, and this time it has not been settled. “

“tsk tsk, use the taxes of the people of a state as a bargaining chip. “Cui Heng turned his head and looked towards Luo’an County, said with a sneer, “This is really a worthless business!” ”

……

Luoan County was once the richest place in Feng Prefecture, and even the capital of Feng Prefecture in the previous dynasty.

Although it has lost its former glory, it is also the second only place to the Feng Prefecture government in Feng Prefecture 13 Counties.

When the former governor Cao Quan was still alive, Luoan County guard Ren Yuankai Some have self-respect, and they directly ignored the governor’s order to conquer the Yan Thief rebels.

This directly caused the Yan Thieves rebels to have no resistance in a short period of time, causing them to be like Entering the land of no one, he quickly captured several big counties.

A few months ago, Cao Quan was assassinated and killed, and the Yan thief rebels were also destroyed. Ren Yuankai moved his mind and started desperately contacting the Great Influence, after paying a considerable price, finally won the support of Jiangnan Ye clan and Nanhe Jiang Clan.

Next, as long as he gains the support of an incumbent governor, he can become Feng Prefecture as he wishes. The Governor is now.

In order to realize his dream, Ren Yuankai’s opportunity now is that everyday all will host a banquet at home, or entertain the messengers of the Great Influence, or a person sent by another governor to pick up the wind. .

Of course, the most solemn banquet is definitely to entertain other governors or even the governor himself.

For example, today.

Don’t be the governor. Jia Weixiong came to discuss with Ren Yuankai on the recommendation of Feng Prefecture Governor.

This is the third negotiation.

According to the usual practice, as long as the result of this negotiation allows both parties They are almost satisfied, and basically the matter can be settled.

Therefore, Ren Yuankai attaches great importance to it.

At the banquet, three cattle and sheep each, and twelve kinds of candied fruit were prepared. There are 16 kinds of melons and fruits, 9 kinds of wild birds are cherished, there are also various native game such as monkeys, snakes, rabbits, and countless fine wines.

The whole banquet hall is full of the aroma of wine and meat. .

This kind of banquet, even if it invites more than a hundred people to eat, is more than enough, and may not be able to finish it.

But in fact, only Luo’an County is the “party” Guard Ren Yuankai and You Prefecture, don’t drive the two guards.

When Of course, there were also seventy-two musicians playing music, and twenty-four young girls dressed in tulle swayed and danced during the dinner.

However, they are not qualified to taste the delicacies at the banquet.

Wei Xiong has run over 60 years, but his physique is still strong. He is a big man nearly nine feet tall with a beard.

Not like a civil official, more like a military commander.

He squinted his eyes to admire the lithe and graceful body of the young girl dancer, and took two fingers with him, said with a smile, “Chief Ren, these two are good, they will be sent to my room to play at night Play.”

“Haha, as long as you want, you can do it all!” Ren Yuankai said with a laugh, “These are all our carefully selected chicks, one All of them are twenty-eight years old and have never been exposed to rain.”

“No way, no way, I won’t be able to do it when I get older.” Wei Xiong’s eyes are on the young girls’ lovable bodies, half-concealed. Sweeping up, shook his head and said, “If you are ten years younger, the old man will have a good fight, haha!”

“Don’t drive, you are still a vigorous dragon and ferocious tiger. “Ren Yuankai poured a glass of wine for Wei Xiong, flattering said, “It must be majestic.”

“Haha, I just like listening to you. Okay, I’ll add two more girls. “Wei Xiong laughed and ordered two more girl dancers. Suddenly he changed his conversation. “However, fun is fun. Don’t think about letting the old man help you bargain with Shen Governor.”

Shen Prefecture Governor is the quiet governor Shen Yu.

“This is nature, this is nature.” Ren Yuankai repeatedly nodded, and then asked in a low voice, “Don’t drive, what does Shen Prefecture Governor mean, can it be determined?”

“Hey, just wait for you to ask.” Wei Xiong drank a sip and said with a smile: “Feng Prefecture, one government and twelve counties are taxed 30% in ten years, and Lu County is rich, so you have to add an extra 20%, how about? “

“This…” Ren Yuankai hearing this suddenly brows, said with a bitter smile, “Don’t drive, you know, I’m trying to win the support of Ye Family and Jiang Family. The Feng Prefecture tax was divided into four parts. If this is divided into another 30%…”

“Hehe, Chief Ren, don’t hide it with the old man.” Wei Xiong said with a sneer, “The old man doesn’t believe that you will not increase the tax rate after taking office. Now we set it based on the tax at this time!

“Even if you allocate 10%, as long as you become the Feng Governor , Double the tax rate of these mud legs, won’t they all make it back? “

“Don’t drive, the taxation is too heavy, I’m afraid that the officials will force the people to rebel!” “Ren Yuankai still has a bitter look.

“Fuck your mother, now you pretend to be an official of Aimin for the old man?” “Wei Xiong directly laughed and cursed, “In your County City, there are people starving to death by the roadside every day, and no one has turned against it. “

“This, hehe…” Ren Yuankai was speechless. In fact, under his rule, in order to ensure the expenditure of the army, the people have starved to death for a long time.

“Shen Prefecture Governor told me when I came. “Wei Xiong followed up with another killer move, “If you don’t make a deal here, let me ask the Lu County prefect.” “

“Look for Cui Heng? ! “Ren Yuankai hearing this suddenly stared wide-eyed, everyone stood up, “How could it be possible to find him?” This servant is under the administration of various counties to impose administrative orders to forcibly use 10% of the market price to purchase the properties of Great Influence. If he were to be the governor, we would not have a good time.

“Moreover, he flooded the Wang Xie coalition forces, arrested Wang Qinghe and Xie Beixing, and offended Langya Wang Family and Ping Shan Xie Clan to death. How could he be allowed to be the governor? No, absolutely not. .”

Although after the collapse of the Wang Xie coalition forces, every county in Feng Prefecture sent spies to investigate and found the truth. That is, the county guard Cui Heng used the Great Divine Ability to sum up the number of the Wang Xie coalition forces. All of them were smashed, and there are big rivers and lakes as evidence, but not many people believe it.

Because this is incredible, it is completely challenging people’s common sense and cognition. At most, some will be suspicious, and more often they are considered to be the use of the terrain in advance to set up traps and flood the army.

This kind of outrageous thing is difficult to truly believe unless it is experienced or seen with your own eyes.

“Hehe, will it work? You, the prefect of Luo’an County, should make the decision.” Wei Xiong took a sip of wine slowly, said with a smile, “Feng Prefecture, twelve counties. For the 30% tax in ten years, Lu County will add another 10%. This is the bottom line.”

“…” Ren Yuankai’s expression kept changing, and many thoughts flashed in his mind for a while, took a Deep breath, gritted his teeth, “Okay, I’m doing it!”

……

There is a grand banquet held in the Luo’an County Guards Office.

On the street outside, there is a biting-cold wind. Every house is closed. Many beggars hide from the cold wind in the alleys, all of them shiver coldly.

Hui Shi came here at night, the road was very quiet, there were no people, and it was pitch black. He could hear the barking of dogs. He turned his eyes and saw that it was a beggar robbing a dog. A bone.

Not far from beggar, there is a child who looks less than ten years old lying down. His body is stiff and motionless, and he has obviously been sent to death for a while.

“This is County City?” Hui Shi’s browse slightly wrinkle. Before he came to Luoan County, he had heard that this was the most powerful county besides Chang Feng Prefecture, didn’t Expect is actually like this.

However, he couldn’t control this kind of thing for the time being, so he walked straight to the direction of the county guard’s office.

There are two government officials in front of the official office of Luo’an County.

When they saw Hui Shi coming over, they suddenly eyes shined and whispered: “Haha, there are people who dare not to die to walk around in front of the county guard house at night, and the man has money for wine!”

So these two government officials immediately stepped forward, stopped Hui Shi, and shouted sternly: “Stop! Where did the dare come from, dare to enter the prefectural palace at night?!”

“I am An envoy sent by Lu County’s prefect Cui Heng came to deliver the letter to Luo’an County guard.” Hui Shi’s temper has improved a lot recently. The two have a good time.”

“What bullshit Lu County prefect, I’ve never heard of it! I think you just want to go to the prefect’s mansion at night!” The two yamen can understand human words, directly extend the hand said with a sneer, “Five silver tael, or go to jail!”

“oh?” Hui Shi grinned suddenly, “Really?!”

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