Zhou Zheng was busy setting up various institutions of the government and explaining various matters.

Yao Tongshun, who was busy outside, suddenly ran over in a hurry, looked at Zhou Zheng, and said with an angry face: "My lord, all the people we recruited have run away for various reasons, and the things we bought outside, whether they are soft seats, or vegetables, rice, oil and salt, are not sold to us, and some shops are closed when they see us......"

Ding Qi was right in front of Zhou Zheng, and when he listened, he said, "My lord, it must be that group of people who are doing ghosts!" ”

Zhang Heyi had been in the Metropolitan Procuratorate for a period of time and knew some of the darkness of the officialdom in the capital, but the lawlessness in the local area had reached such a point, and he also opened his eyes.

Zhang Heyi's expression was a little gloomy, and he said, "My lord, I don't think it will work without some means." ”

A crowd of people gathered around, all of them full of anger and hatred for these people.

Nothing is sold to them, is this to starve them?

Zhou Zheng's smiling expression just now gradually became indifferent, and he didn't expect that he just dismissed Mo Lingui and others from the officials, and ushered in such a strong counterattack by Zhang Yonglian.

is so unscrupulous, he really thinks he is the emperor of the soil!

Zhou Zheng looked at Ding Qi and said, "How long can our grain last?" ”

Ding Qi said: "Yesterday and today, we bought a lot, but we have more than 30 people, three days is no problem, save one province, and there can be five days at most." ”

"Five days?"

Zhou Zheng calculated silently and said, "It's almost, tell the people below to continue to do our business with peace of mind, and don't worry about the rest." ”

Yao Tongshun looked at Zhou Zheng's expression and said in a low voice: "My lord, do you have any countermeasures?" ”

Zhou Zheng glanced at them and said with a smile: "Well, you continue to find out the situation in Yongping Mansion for me, and when the time comes, the official will give them a good look!" ”

Everyone followed Zhou Zheng all the way, and they were full of confidence in him, and immediately said: "Yes!" ”

Zhou Zheng didn't say much, left the sixth room, and returned to his study.

A secret guard followed and walked in, this was sent by Wei Xizhuang, named Chu Jin.

Chu Jin is now dressed as a member of the Zhou family, he followed, stood in front of Zhou Zheng's desk, handed over a codex and said, "My lord, we have heard some information, and it has been recorded on it." ”

Zhou Zheng took it and flipped it open.

These are the circumstances of Zhang Yonglian investigated by the secret guards, as well as the forces in Yongping Mansion.

Zhou Zheng looked at some lists, some of them were officialdom, there were private heroes, there were casinos, and Qinglou were dark forces.

Zhou Zheng looked at a record inside, and said to himself: "Zhang family, are you still involved with the bandits?" ”

Chu Jin raised his hand and said, "My lord, this article has not been verified, but Yongping Mansion has been passed on by word of mouth, and everyone knows that the Zhang family has colluded with the bandits. ”

Zhou Zheng pondered in his heart and said, "It's not strange. You have people touch the hills and hiding places of these bandits, and don't look for them all, but the three biggest. ”

Chu Jin said: "It's my lord." However, they gathered in the Wuthering Mountains and Forests, with a few dozen people, hundreds of people, and the Zhang family behind them, and we only had less than 30 people, so I am afraid it will not be easy to win. ”

Zhou Zheng hummed and said, "Don't be in a hurry to do it, touch the situation first." ”

Chu Jin answered, turned around and went out.

Zhou Zheng looked at Chu Jin's investigation report, tapped his right hand lightly on the table, and said to himself: "Let you be proud first, and then cry to look better!" ”

With Zhou Zheng's order, the gate of the Yongping Mansion was closed, and no one went out unless there were special circumstances.

Mo Lingui kept people staring at the prefect's yamen, and when he heard that the prefect's yamen had closed the door, he couldn't help but snort coldly: "The sixth room is not there, and there is no one in the prefect's office, what do I think you should do?" ”

Six rooms, corresponding to the six departments, officials, not to mention, the most important military room, mastering a government soldier, is not in Zhou Zheng's hands now, even if Zhou Zheng brings more than 20 people, it is useless, and nothing can be done.

Mo Lingui stood in front of a man who looked like a servant, and said, "Official, now the food of the government is enough for two or three days at most, will that inspector buy it from other counties and transport it over?" ”

Mo Lingui sneered and said, "Don't worry, they can't buy it, and they can't ship it." I'll just wait and see how this Inspector will beg Master Zhang in disgrace. ”

With a smile on his face, the official said, "That's what the official said. ”

Mo Lingui looked at the closed door of the mansion, thinking about his dismissed official position, he was angry in his heart, and secretly hated, "If you stop me, you have to ask me back!" ’

Zhou Zheng's people go out, every time they go out, like a plague, people and animals avoid, let alone hire people, buy things, even if you ask about something, it is very difficult.

In the government office, everyone is frugal and busy.

The government is empty, the power is controlled by Zhang Yonglian, Zhou is about to re-erect the government, not only lack of manpower, but also lack of local support, now, just some structures are supported, waiting for the future to fill.

Despite this, Zhou Zheng and others are still very busy, and there are too many things that need to be sorted out and planned slowly and meticulously.

Three days flew by.

Zhang Yonglian was still lying on the rocking chair, patted his thigh lightly, and sighed: "My leg, after winter, I still don't have the strength to ......"

Mo Lingui was lame on one foot, his body was a little crooked, and he said with a flattering smile: "The adult's legs are weak, but the arms are very strong." ”

Zhang Yonglian listened to this sycophant and said with a smile: "Well, what is the situation of the government now?" ”

Mo Lingui said excitedly: "My lord, it's been three days, they haven't bought a grain of rice, at most a day or two, they will definitely not be able to hold on, and when the time comes, they can only come to the adults for help." ”

Zhang Yonglian also seemed to think of that scene in front of him, and the wrinkles on his face gathered together, and said, "How can it work, how can I see Lord Patrol like this?" Come on, send ten catties of rice to the government office. ”

Mo Lingui was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "My lord is smart! ”

Ten catties of rice, what use can it be, more than 30 people, eat rice, two more meals?

Zhang Yonglian thought about the picture of Zhou Zhengqiu coming to the door, and suddenly he was very happy, and said, "When will the eldest young master come back?" ”

Mo Lingui is a secretary, but he is also half of the Zhang family's steward, and he hurriedly said: "It's soon, I can come back early tomorrow morning." ”

Zhang Yonglian nodded and said, "That's good." ”

At night, in Zhou Zheng's study.

Yao Tongshun, Zhang Heyi, Ding Qi, Shangguan Qing, Shangguan Lie, Chu Jin, etc. sat or stood in front of Zhou Zheng, talking about various things.

It's all a matter of the government, and in the end, Ding Qi said: "My lord, the food and vegetables in the house can last for two days at most, and many people have complaints." ”

In the past few days, the government has been frugal and frugal, and it is extremely aggrieved, and some people are unwilling, which is normal.

Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "It's almost there." ”

Zhou Zheng's voice fell, and a secret guard knocked on the door outside and said, "My lord, someone came in over the wall, saying that he was from Liaodong and came by order." ”

"It's coming!"

Zhou Zheng stood up violently and said.