Without taxes, the government and the battalion would not be able to survive, let alone complete the task of the Son of Heaven, and it seems that Li Ru's method must be used. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info The old Shang County is ignored for the time being, and this old Shang Yu needs to pick one or two people who are most likely to be bandits.

Liu Shi summoned Shi Lian, and this Shi Lian became a martial artist. Seeing Shi Lian coming, he shouted, "Chengwu, how are those teenagers training?" ”

Shi Jian said: "Yu Gongzi! This boy is much better trained than adults, and there is already a formation, but it will take time to go into battle, but the dozens of people trained by Childe are good, although they are young, they all have the strength of ten generals. Now they are all used as ten generals and 100 people to take the lead in the exercise. ”

Liu Shi nodded, and then said: "Now that the taxes of the Shang Dynasty are difficult to collect, and the thieves have been accumulating prestige in the Shang Dynasty for a long time, you must appropriately send some teenagers to the townships to investigate, spy on intelligence, and keep abreast of the situation of the township and the bandits." We must defeat some of the stubborn elements who have formed a relationship with the bandits, cut off the connection with the bandits, so that the bandits can be conquered in the future and the current situation can be relieved. What do you think? “

Shi Jian said: "I respect the orders of the son, Shi Jian will arrange it." ”

Liu Shi said: "Go!" As soon as possible! Now our possessions are only enough for ten days, and we must settle them within ten days. Now it is mainly aimed at the diehards of the old Shangluo County, hoping that there will be results within five days. ”

On this day, Shi Lianlai reported: "Jiang, Zhu, and Li of the old Shangluo County are all related to the bandit Huangpi, and the grain and grass needed by the Huangpi are collected by a small wealthy family of Cheng's family dealers, and then handed over to Huangpi. And it was not Jiang, Zhu, and Li who paid the most. There is news that the second leader of Huangpi is the concubine of the head of the Zhu family, who has been a ranger since he was a child and is a martial artist. Disappeared five years ago, and then a group of bandits appeared in Shangluo. This thief robbed the rich households, and they were all chickens and dogs, and then the land of these rich families inexplicably became the Zhu family.

Once, during the robbery of this bandit, one of his sons escaped by hiding in the cellar and was later reported to the county government. At this time, Huangpi came to Shangluo and also took a fancy to Wang Lingzhai, and the two sides fought and many people died. In the end, the two sides agreed, Huangpi became the big leader, and the leader of the bandits became the second village master. The county government sent the county lieutenant to take people to Zhu's house for questioning, but he was killed by bandits on the way back, and then the county government was also breached, and the plaintiff disappeared.

However, I never saw this group of thieves go down the mountain to rob the local rich again, and only occasionally robbed the past business travelers. ”

Speaking of this, Shi Jian looked up at Liu Shi, and when he saw that Liu Shi was silent, he said: "The fields of Jiang, Zhu, and Li each exceed 10,000 mu, and there are more than 1,000 people who rent their fields. It has more than 100 soldiers and is very strong. ”

Seeing that Liu Shi didn't make a sound, Shi Jian continued: "The Zhu family lives on a hill not far from the old city of Shangluo, and there is a land and water wharf, which is said to go directly to Xiangyang when the water is abundant. It was only twenty miles from the bandits' lair. The Jiang family lives not far from the Cheng family, about forty miles away from the Zhu family, and the Li family lives in Yangchi. ”

Hearing this, Liu Shi said: "Hmm! Let's go to Zhu's house first! Tomorrow, you will take 20 people and the officials of Jin Cao, Gong Cao, and Peng to Zhujiabao. ”

Shi Jian was shocked: "Although Zhujiabao is close to the old city of Shangluo, it is also more than ten miles, and the old city of Shangluo is only inhabited by Cao Xing's three hundred newly recruited county soldiers, once in danger, how can I have time to rescue?" ”

Liu Shi smiled mysteriously and said, "I'm afraid that the bandits won't come, I have a reason." It's up to you! ”

Early that morning, Liu Shi took Shi Jian and more than 20 other people to Zhujiabao, Shi Jian had no bottom in his heart, so he had to select the 20 most tenacious teenagers in the camp to accompany him, all of whom were about sixteen or seventeen years old. Even so, it gives a youthful feeling. Forty places, got up early, and arrived at Zhujiabao at noon.

The size of Zhujiabao is about twice as small as the old Shangluo City, there is only one fort gate, the city wall is tall and heavy, divided into two layers, the inner layer can basically run on horseback, and the outer layer is used as a retaining wall, which is extremely solid. Since the county town of Shangluo was broken by the bandits, Zhujiabao has become a daily market for the villagers, and some of the things needed and the mountain goods and prey of the villagers are also traded in Zhujiabao, which is extremely lively.

Although it is Zhujiabao, but there are more than a dozen other foreign surnames living in it, the Zhu family is a wang clan in Shangluo County, the family is big, the fields are all over the Shangluo Fangyuan for dozens of miles, the clan naturally has a lot, there are three or four hundred people in Zhujiabao alone, and other clansmen are everywhere.

The three elders, Sifu, and Youyu in Zhujiabao Township are all responsible for the Zhu family. Originally, Liu Shi wanted to change You Yu to another person, but was rejected by the Zhu family, on the grounds that most of the entire Zhu family fort was surnamed Zhu, and the Zhu family was still in charge of it.

Liu Shi's arrival, the head of the Zhu family knew that he did not go out of the fort to meet him, but was greeted by the three elders and You Yu in the fort. talked about some things about taxation, persuasion, and education, and Liu Shi proposed to meet the head of the Zhu family.

The three elders glanced at each other, and the three elders said: "Liu County's order is really unfortunate, the patriarch of the clan occasionally felt cold yesterday and couldn't see guests, and yesterday the patriarch also told us: I heard that the county commander is a royal family, and the Son of Heaven is the captain of Wuguan Dao and the county commander, and he has a great future in the future. He said that he was not blessed to see the county magistrate this time. ”

Liu Shiyi smiled and said: "It's still a coincidence, I don't know if the noble chief has found someone to see it, it just so happens that this county order has followed Huashen Medicine for several years, and some common diseases are still a little sure of the treatment, I wonder if you can let me go and see?" Patriarch Zhu is a highly respected person in my business, and if I don't go to see it, I am afraid that it will make people sick. ”

The three elders were stunned for a moment, and then said: "In this case, I still have to ask the patriarch for instructions." ”

Liu Shi smiled: "You go!" I think the noble chief would agree. ”

Not long after, a laugh came from afar: "Haha! Liu County Commander is really young and promising, and he was given a heavy responsibility by the Son of Heaven at such a young age, serving as the Captain of the Protector of Wuguan Road, and the Shang County Order, which is enviable! I heard that Liu Xianling came to this fort, and the old man should have gone out early to greet him, but he was occasionally infected with the wind and cold, and he couldn't see each other, I heard that Liu Xianling was still a disciple of the divine doctor, and he was willing to look at the old man, so how could the old man afford it? I apologize to Liu County and express my gratitude! ”

Liu Shi looked up, and an old man with white hair and about sixty years old walked out, and in addition to the three elders, there were two strong house slaves who were holding him around.

Liu Shi stood up and said, "This county is polite!" I wonder if the old patriarch needs the county to take your pulse? ”

The old man smiled: "Thank you! Last night, the old man drank some decoction and now he is much better, I don't know what is the important matter of the county lord to this castle? ”

Liu Shidao: "When the county first arrived, it was spring ploughing, so I should go to the townships diligently and persuade farmers to farm, so as not to miss the season for a year. Fang lives up to the trust of the Son of Heaven. There is also the fact that the old county has not paid taxes for three years, and I hope that the old patriarch can take the lead in paying it to set an example for the whole county. ”

The old man pretended to be heavy, his face darkened, and said: "Since the county prince was killed three years ago, the county mourns, but the bandits are powerful, claiming that the whole county must pay them protection money, and those who do not pay will be executed by their families." We and the grass people had no choice but to pay the fees to the bandits according to the bandits' requirements. This is really insulting, but it really can't do the feat of ruining the whole family. ”

After speaking, he sighed and asked again: "Liu Xianling doesn't know what he thinks of this bandit, and how to deal with it?" ”

Liu Shi said excitedly: "Bearing the trust of the Son of Heaven, as the commander of the Wuguan Road and the county commander, I should go all out to eliminate the bandits and restore peace to the people of the county." ”

The old man smiled: "The future is terrifying! Young is good! But I don't know what Liu County Ling thinks of my Zhu family? ”

Liu Shidao: "The Zhu family is a prominent family in the county, and has always respected and valued filial piety, and is a model for the people of the county. ”

The old man's face suddenly changed: "Really? Bring people in and see what the prefectural magistrate has to say. ”

At this time, three people entered, and one of them was tied.

The old man said: "Liu Xianling may not know this person, let me introduce it!" This person is a hunter in Hongo, and he used to come to Honjo to sell some game in exchange for some supplies. A few days ago, I heard that he had joined the county soldiers, and he came to Benbao this morning to shop, and he never left. Ben Bao Ding felt strange and stepped forward to the door, who was carrying a hunting knife, and injured one of the Bao Ding, so he caught it. After a search of the fort, dozens of strangers were found. In order to maintain the security of the fort, a search and arrest are being carried out throughout the fort. I don't know this, what is the explanation of Liu County's order? ”

Liu Shi said with a smile: "I am a coward, the Zhu family is a prominent family, and the previous county commanders were all killed in vain, so I have to be careful to avoid being killed." Could it be that Lord Zhu is a thief? No, Patriarch Zhu also has any bad intentions towards me! ”

The old man's face changed and said: "Liu County Commander brought people to this fort, I felt uneasy, and then I heard that there were many strangers staying in the fort and felt even more uneasy, it seems that Liu County Commander wanted to attack his own clan." ”

Liu Shidao: "There is no thief in my heart, and I am not shocked when I encounter something." It seems that there is something suspicious about the old patriarch! ”

The old man smiled: "It's a pity that you are still too young, and even with your dozens of people, you dare to be so arrogant in my castle?" It's a pity that a great future has been wasted! Now there are two paths: one is to cooperate with me and conspire with Shang Yu County, and the other is to go to the city of vain life. ”

Liu Shi sneered: "This county doesn't choose these two paths, I still advise the old leader to explain your crimes well and ask for leniency from the court." ”

The old man sneered: "I'm afraid that I can't help you, when the bandits attack, Liu County will order to protect the fort and sacrifice his life for the country, I don't know if the Son of Heaven still remembers you?" ”

Liu Shi sneered: "Sure enough, I had an affair with the bandits, and today this county is eliminating harm for the people. ”