The two guards couldn't help but secretly squeeze their eyes at each other, secretly laughing in their hearts, but they didn't dare to show it on their faces. Han Yong said a few vaguely, but he heard the third uncle say again: "Things are said to be good things, but the clear text of the county, according to the specific rules set by the state, we should pay 30% of the tax now." But I heard from the grapevine that the counties next to me all pay half of the tax. So someone asked the county government, and Taizun said that the extra half is what the loss fee is, and we don't know the specifics. In fact, although the amount of increase can be afforded, I always muttered in my heart why the same state and different counties charge different taxes. Who knows if this is what Grandpa Gao meant, or if our county is too respectful of himself. ”

Han Yong's face sank: "Third uncle! Grandpa Gao and our state said that if they collect one and a half percent of the tax, it will definitely be one and a half, and half a cent will not rise. The local county order must be to fill your own pockets and fish in troubled waters. You can rest assured, after the state lord investigates clearly, if there is a phenomenon of greed for ink, he will definitely not be spared. ”

The third uncle is still a little worried, for fear that there will be all kinds of inexplicable taxes in the future. Han Yong said that he had acquaintances in Jingbian and knew reliable information, so he could appease him by saying bad things. He will investigate again on business, openly and secretly.

"Third uncle, eldest mother. I'm going to Shanghetao on an errand this time, and I'm thinking of taking some detours to come back. When I have time next time, I want to come back again, consider reburying my mother, and then repair and repair my old house, I can't wait for the house to collapse. ”

After asking again, the real feedback from the lowest level, Han Yong also had a general understanding of the specific operation of some government affairs in the state and county. So he nodded, and brought up his personal matters. But on the faces of the third uncle and the eldest mother, who were still smiling and groaning, suddenly slowly stiffened, and did not answer immediately, obviously wanting to stop talking. When Han Yongzheng was a little puzzled, the third uncle opened his mouth with a deep groan.

"Han Wa'er, you want to give your mother a beautiful funeral, this is what you should do. How much suffering did your mother endure back then, and she left at a young age. Now that you are an adult, come back to do some filial piety, and re-handle the things behind her, which is nothing to say. However, you want to fix your old house, this, this. Let me tell you the truth, do you remember the Chai Dafa family in the north of the village? ”

"Oh...... Remember, remember, what's wrong, my family's old house, what's the matter with his family? ”

Chai Dafa is a well-known wealthy family, not to mention the richest man in the village, he has a wide range of contacts in the local area, and has some relationship with the government and leading figures in the county. In the past two years, those who have been running to the yamen of Mingsha County have been even more diligent, and even the county magistrates are all guests of their family. When he was a child, Han Yong was teased and bullied by his three sons.

As if he had made up his mind, he stopped, slapped his thigh and told all the ins and outs. It turned out that the youngest son of Chai Dafa's family, but two years older than Han Yong, was scheduled to marry the fifth concubine next year. Mr. Feng Shui turned around, came to the old house of Han Yong's family, pondered for a while, and determined that this place was auspicious, which could protect the descendants of the master, get ahead, and be idle in the future.

Chai was overjoyed, and when it was announced, Han Yong's old house was divided into his own territory. Because of the superiority of his family, and the fact that Han Yong's family has not lived in it for many years, it has long been dilapidated, so no one in the village dares to talk about Chai Dafa's move. Right now, as soon as the auspicious day of the zodiac arrives at the beginning of next month, Chai Dafa will instruct his men to come, tear down the old house, and officially start construction.

After hearing this, Han Yong's face became very gloomy. When the third uncle saw his appearance, he was afraid that he would be depressed, but he tentatively comforted: "Han Wa'er, when you were still living at home, you didn't know the power of his fortune. Now that he is determined to occupy your family's land, and you have been away from home for so many years, just like a drifting aquatic weed, the roots are gone, and you can still make your strength? Look at you, you don't have the ability to oppose him. According to me, you should be a dumb loser, anyway, your old house has long been abandoned, why don't you either, forget it? ”

The eldest lady also said beside her: "Han Wa'er, I know that you are also angry in your heart." But I heard that the big fortune family, even the county's Taizun can invite him to eat at home, what does it have to do with that? Your thin arms can't withstand the thick thighs of others, so you endure the anger of this moment, and you don't have to provoke him, so you call someone from the government to arrest you! ”

Han Yong was silent for a moment, raised his head and said, "Third uncle, eldest aunt, you are worried about me, and I am grateful." But how can others come and occupy their own house at will! Besides, my father and mother also left early, so there is only such a piece of land left, so I can leave a thought. If someone else takes possession, how can I be worthy of them! You don't need to persuade me, I won't let my family's homestead out. ”

"Don't arrest you! ......" The third uncle was a little worried, and wanted to persuade him seriously, but he heard Han Yong ask: "What is the name of the county order of Mingsha County here?" ”

"Call, call Ye Zuming, the name of Taizun of Ouch County, where is it called by our small people. What is this doing, you ask? ”

The third uncle was a little surprised, and said in his heart, you are a flat-headed commoner, ask about the name of the Taizun of the county, what is the use.

Han Yong was still sitting motionless, only turned his head, called a guard over, and ordered lightly: "Go, ask this Ye Zuming to come to see me as soon as possible." ”

The guard gave the order, turned around and disappeared. The third uncle and his wife were taken aback, completely confused, and couldn't help but support each other and hesitate to stand up, speechless for a while.

The old couple were stunned and stunned, but they saw that Han Yong's face was still light and light, as if the head of a county was summoned at will, which was a trivial matter.

Another guard who stayed behind stepped forward and said with a smile: "Old man! Look at you, you really don't know. The person in front of you is our Xiazhou Governor Han Envoy, Han Junhou! ”

The third uncle was about to fall, but his wife hurriedly hugged him. The old couple supported each other, staring at the round eyes, and looked at Han Yong from head to toe, and then from foot to head, instinctively still couldn't believe it, but seeing Han Yong smiling and nodding at them, his expression was calm and calm, and there was no fake color of pretence. The two of them were both shocked and suspicious, hunched and frozen, silent as cicadas, looking at each other.

Han Yong was about to say a few words of comfort, but he heard all kinds of voices coming from outside, which seemed to be vaguely mixed with some foundations, measurements, and the like. He reacted immediately, pulled his legs and walked out quickly, the guards followed, and the third uncle was like hanging a bucket in his heart, while asking his wife to quickly find Muramasa and others, while busy taking small steps, he hurriedly went out of the door.

Outside the door of the Han family's old house, there were four or five people standing, watching together. One of the people with big shoulders and round waist is Chai Dafa's second son Chai Lu, who was laughing with his younger brother Chai Shou at this time, while pointing and gesturing, and said arrogantly: "...... From here to there, it's all circled. Don't move the front door, and widen it for a foot and a half at the back. Yes, yes, that's it, you make a mark. ”

A few helpers hurried up to make marks and measurements. Na Chai Lu stood at the door with his waist crossed, pointing and pointing, as if he was the commander-in-chief.

Although he hadn't seen him for many years, the face that had been used to raising high since he was a child made Han Yong recognize him at a glance. Immediately rushed over and shouted, "Wait! ”

Everyone stopped moving and looked at them in amazement. Chai Lu and Chai Shou both felt that Han Yong was a little familiar, but they couldn't remember it for a while. The third uncle hurriedly squeezed forward and stammered that this was the former Han family boy. He was still a little suspicious of Han Yong's identity, but he knew very well about the strength of the Chai brothers, so he didn't dare to say it in public, causing trouble in vain.

Chai Lu suddenly realized, and said with a smile: "Who is my Dao, it turns out to be a Han Wa'er!" Over the years, where have you eaten mixed rice? There's been no news, and I'm still going to be taken away by a wolf. ”

Chai Shou led several domestic helpers at the scene and laughed unscrupulously.

The guards were furious and showed Han Yong whether he could kill them all. Han Yong shook his head slightly, turned to Chai Lu and scolded directly: "I only ask you, my Han family's house, why did your Chai family come to occupy the self-construction?" Which royal law agreed, and without the consent of the master's family, he could encroach on it at will? ”

"Huh?"

After all, Chai Lu has been following his father and brother for a long time, and he has been immersed in the habit of observing words and feelings. In the past, people with surnames in the village who could be bullied at will now dare to question him in person, and I don't know if he has mixed up with him over the years, and some routines are unknown. And the momentum that Han Yong revealed at that moment made Chai Lu vaguely feel that something was wrong. He didn't attack immediately, and he stopped his younger brother's restlessness, and looked at Han Yong's appearance, clothing and demeanor repeatedly with a cold face, and with experience, Chai Lu finally concluded that Han Yong was just a small businessman at best.

Chai Lu exhaled and relaxed. Now that he has dispelled his doubts, he has no scruples, and immediately snorted coldly: "You haven't come back for so many years, this mansion has long been deserted, and it can be regarded as a borderless land." Now my family is rowing over, and it makes sense. ”

"Why, aren't you arguing with reason, clever and arrogant!" The guard's eyes were full of fire, and he stepped forward and scolded angrily.

Chai Shou next to him was on fire, and his eyes glared: "Why, why, it is my Chai family's local potential!" The law of the king, the law of the king, is the government the law of the king? The county Taizun is the guest of my Chai family, do you say that my family has a royal law! ”

He squinted at Han Yong, waved his hand impatiently, and said with a big grin: "Hurry up!" If you want to make noise again, believe it or not, Lao Tzu asked the government to take you! ”