Tsk!

After all, he is a general judge of one state and has a profound writing skills.

At first glance, it is just an ordinary letter recounting the past, but if you read it carefully, you will find various hints and metaphors between the lines.

When Han Zhen put down the letter with a strange expression, Chang Zhixian picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "Our incident has happened."

A county magistrate colluded with bandits, but Chang Yukun did not panic at all.

If the state magistrate wanted to punish him, the person who came should be a criminal secretary, not a letter like this.

After thinking about this level, and then reading this letter, you will find that there is no mention of money in the letter, but it is full of money!

"I originally wanted to find a way to bribe, but I didn't expect that they actually came to my door."

Han Zhen couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.

Changzhi County was not as optimistic as he was, and reminded: "These two people have grasped our leverage, and I'm afraid they will make a big noise."

Han Zhen said confidently: "As I said before, don't be afraid of having a big appetite, just be afraid that he is not greedy."

Previously it was a small fight, a few kilograms of sugar and a hundred kilograms of refined salt.

The items were scarce, but after all, they were small in quantity, so they did not attract the attention of the big shots.

When the assembly line of the salt production plant is completed, it is said that one hundred thousand kilograms of refined salt can be refined in a month or less.

At that time, Zhu Ji and others will definitely be targeted.

A county magistrate cannot afford such a huge benefit.

But if the governor of a state and the general magistrate can be brought into the group, no matter how evil others are, they will have to weigh their own weight.

Although part of the profit has to be given away, there are also many benefits.

The number of protective umbrellas has increased and become larger, and sales channels can be expanded smoothly.

"As long as you have an idea."

Seeing what he said, Changzhi County stopped talking.

Anyway, it was not his own money that was used to bribe Shangguan, so Han Zhen didn't care, so what was he worried about?

Han Zhen suddenly asked: "Changzhi County, do you know who sued the official?"

Chang Zhixian said with a smile but not a smile: "Li Zhu's younger brother, Li Zhuang, the head of the county government office!"

Liu Mi's letter did not specify who reported it to the official, but you only need to investigate once to find out.

After the rebellion a few days ago, Han Zhen sent scribes to count the deaths and injuries of the people in the county. All were recorded in detail. You only need to look at the people who survived but were not in the county and make some inferences to know.

"It's him."

When he heard it was Li Zhuang, Han Zhen's face showed a look of surprise.

Chang Zhixian said with some profound meaning: "Don't worry, this person won't survive without you taking action."

Once Han Zhen reaches an agreement with Liu Mi and the others and collects the money, Zhao Ting will help him deal with Li Zhuang and eliminate hidden dangers.

After a few words of agreement, Changzhi County asked: "Why do you have time to come to the county today? The matter of the salt factory has been dealt with?"

"It can't be that fast."

Han Zhen got straight to the point: "There is not enough food in Xiaowang Village. I came to the county this time with the intention of borrowing a batch of food from the county granary and replenishing it when the food purchased from the south arrives."

The summer harvest just happened a while ago, and the summer taxes haven't had time to be sent to the state capital yet, so the county granary is now full of grain.

"Can."

Chang Zhixian nodded.

In fact, Han Zhen did not need to ask him about food requisitioning, but this was an attitude and a kind of respect.

Emphasize that the relationship between the two is a partnership, not a master-servant relationship.

After all, the county seat is still under the jurisdiction of Changzhi County.

Han Zhen said smoothly: "By the way, there is still something to trouble Changzhi County."

"What's the matter?"

"I have a little brother who can't live idle in Xiaowang Village. I plan to let him learn how to do business from Yuanwai Zhu."

Chang Zhixian was so thoughtful that he immediately understood the meaning of his move and agreed, "Just let him in."

"Grains!"

Han Zhen called out.

Soon, the study door was pushed open.

Gu Song stepped in and saluted: "I have met Changzhi County."

After looking up and down, Chang Zhixian chuckled and said: "It is indeed a good piece of business material. I will say hello to Yuan Chen later."

"Thank you Changzhi County."

Gu Si said thank you.

Han Zhen gave some advice: "Follow Yuan Wai from now on, ask for advice humbly, and guard against arrogance and impetuosity."

Gu Si said sternly: "Second Brother Han, please take it easy, I'll save it."

After chatting for a while, Chang Zhixian saw that it was noon and suggested: "This county has prepared some thin wine, let's eat and chat."

"That would be disrespectful."

Han Zhen was not polite and agreed immediately.

The two of them moved to the backyard of the county government office, where they ate wine and chatted.

Perhaps because of habit, Changzhi County still adheres to the habit of having two meals a day, and the food that goes with wine is only dried fruits and dried meat, which is not considered a main meal.

The two of them did not talk about serious business, but chatted about all kinds of things.

Changzhi County has been serving as a county magistrate in various places over the years, and I have encountered many strange and ridiculous things.

Han Zhen listened attentively and made compliments from time to time.

Because this is a good opportunity to learn about other areas of the Northern Song Dynasty.

The magistrate has no say in how people's livelihood is in a continent, but the county magistrate has a say.

"In the third year of Xuanhe, I was transferred to the first county of Hengzhou. After I took office, I found that there was no subordinate staff in the county government, only an old concierge."

"A show of force?"

Han Zhen asked curiously.

Changzhi County shook his head and continued: "We thought like you at first, but after asking, we found out that it was the officials of the state government who imposed taxes last year to make money. When the new magistrate was appointed, he could not bear the suffering of the people, so he refused to collect taxes.

.Who would have thought that the magistrate of Hengzhou killed all the subordinate officials in the county in a rage and ransacked their homes in order to collect enough taxes."

"hiss!"

Han Zhen took a deep breath, his face full of disbelief.

Forced taxation is not enough, but the subordinate officials' homes are confiscated, which is outrageous.

In comparison, both Zhao Ting and Liu Mi are damn good officials.

After coming back to his senses, Han Zhen asked curiously: "How is it going when you take office as county magistrate?"

Changzhi County picked up a piece of preserved fruit and stuffed it into his mouth, and said in a faint tone: "I have been promoted to the post of general magistrate of Yazhou."

Yazhou is Hainan.

But at this moment, Yazhou is a barbaric land, a holy land of exile.

Transferring him to Yazhou is tantamount to asking the county magistrate to die.

After a meal of wine, Han Zhen had a deeper understanding of the situation in the entire Northern Song Dynasty.

The south is rotten, even more so than the north.

Throughout the Northern Song Dynasty, everyone from the emperor to local officials only cared about making money.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, a few officials with good intentions are squeezed out and suppressed. Under such circumstances, how can the people at the bottom still have a way to survive?

Even if the Jin people did not go south, I am afraid that the Northern Song Dynasty would not be able to hold on for a few more years.

Although the recruitment method is easy to use, it is not a panacea.

Seeing that the sun was still early, Han Zhen rode out of the county town and headed towards Songshan Ridge.

After galloping all the way to the foot of the mountain stronghold, Han Zhen got off his horse and led his horse towards the stronghold.

"He who comes is stopped!"

After walking for a while, a loud shout came from the village wall.

Han Zhen smiled slightly and said loudly: "Open the door!"

At this time, Xiang Yong on the wall also recognized Han Zhen. He trembled with fright and hurriedly opened the door of the village.
To be continued...