Wearing a county magistrate to build infrastructure

"It seems that you have been prepared for a long time, or that the purpose of your coming to Cang'er County is to recruit troops." Zhou Nanchuan looked at Tang Zisheng with a complicated expression, and he was planning every step of the way. This person can be said to have calculated everything.

Tang Zisheng felt weird for a moment when he heard it, he was not so far-sighted, he just took a step to see, if he hadn't crossed over and put all the money on his body into the position of the county magistrate, he would have run away to the mountains with the money Lao Lin went to live in seclusion.

"Brother Zhou, after listening to my plan, what do you think?" Tang Zisheng asked with a smile, but both of them knew that there was only one answer to this matter.Otherwise, Zhou Nanchuan might not be able to walk out of the county government office today.

"I have no choice, but I have to say that I am very moved by your proposal. It takes a lot of courage and ability to dominate the troubled times. Since you dare to do it, I am naturally willing to give it a try."

For such a big event, anyone who has never been loyal to the court and has ambitions will agree, but Zhou Nanchuan is satisfied with both.

"So, brother Zhou is happy to cooperate." Now the three people with official positions in the county government besides him can be said to be used by him, and the rest of the people are about to be replaced. As long as the county government can get back on track in a short time, he will You can start planning further.

"Don't worry too much too early. You also said that there will be civil strife within two years, so how do you prepare a team in these two years? This is our top priority."

Since Zhou Nanchuan wanted to serve Tang Zisheng, he naturally had to do practical things. If he wanted to train soldiers, it would be best to prepare an army within this year.

"I already have a plan for this. After the first batch of people are recruited, I will reveal the answer for you, Brother Zhou. As for now, I need Brother Zhou to do something."

Tang Zisheng pushed the list written by Lu Jiaoyu to Zhou Nanchuan's direction, "The county government is in urgent need of manpower, so please trouble Brother Zhou to investigate these people. If there is no problem, let them come to the county government office as soon as possible. "

Zhou Nanchuan narrowed his eyes, and took the list in his hands, "Let me choose new recruits for the county government, are you afraid that I will secretly use my people to insert them?"

Was Tang Zisheng too reassured of him, or did he feel confident that he could handle him and had nothing to fear?

"No need to suspect, no doubt to employ." Tang Zisheng said so, but what he thought in his heart was that if Zhou Nanchuan could insert people into the county government in Cang'er County these years, he would not be restricted everywhere.Looking at it this way, it can only show that Zhou Nanchuan doesn't want to intervene, but that there is no one available.

Zhou Nanchuan was indeed quick to talk, since Tang Zisheng said so, he didn't need to be timid, "I will do it as soon as possible, and I hope you can train the first batch of soldiers and horses as soon as possible, Mr. Tang." .”

After speaking, Zhou Nanchuan flung his sleeves and left.

Inspector Miao's eyes started to roll after Zhou Nanchuan left the house. What kind of conversation did he hear? God, isn't this killing people?

"Miao inspection."

"Hey, my lord, what are your orders?" Inspector Miao knew that he was on a pirate ship, and it was impossible to get off, so he had to follow Master Tang all the way to the dark.

"You heard what I said just now. Do you have anything to say?" Tang Zisheng hadn't revealed any news to the inspector Miao before, just because he was afraid that he would leak the news. I don't know if this big boss can accept it.

"I have nothing to say, what do you want to do, my lord, I will just follow my orders, Lao Miao."

"After listening to what I said, you don't have the intention to let go of the pick?" Although Tang Zisheng judged based on Miao Xunjian's personality, he probably agreed after knowing the truth.

But there is a contingency in everything, if inspector Miao agrees due to power, it is not what he wants.

"My lord, I won't hide it from you. At first I heard that I really wanted to run away. But I have been doing inspections in Cang'er County for more than ten years. If I really run away, I don't know if I can go where.

And you also said, my lord, that there will be chaos outside afterwards.If this is the case, then it is better to keep it in your hands, my lord. It will definitely guarantee that Lao Miao and I will have enough food and clothing. "

The sincerity of Miao Xunjian's words is that people are afraid of war. If they have no power to protect themselves, it is impossible to say when they will die under the sword of others.

"It's just right for you to think so. Now I will give you one thing. Find a place suitable for military training in Cang'er County, and secretly find 500 people to start training as the first batch of soldiers."

"Ah, my lord, it's okay to say the first request of yours, but for the latter request, there are few people in Cang'er County, and you have to find it in secret. You have to find it in the year of the monkey." Inspector Miao complained endlessly, and his skills were limited, my lord. Isn't it embarrassing him?

"I asked you to find 500 people secretly, but I didn't tell you to only find people in Cang'er County. There are a dozen or so counties in Shunhe Prefecture, all of which are poor places in Xizhou, and there are many beggars and refugees. Do you understand that? ?” Tang Zisheng pointed out.

"Hey, my lord, I understand when you say that." Miao inspector turned his head around this corner, and then said earnestly, "Hey, my lord, if you tell Lao Miao and me to do things in the future, you should make it clear, sir. Myo, I’m not very good at turning my head.”

"Yes, I can tell." Tang Zisheng nodded seriously.

"Uh..." Inspector Miao slammed his mouth, why did he feel uncomfortable when he heard these words.

"By the way, when looking for people in other counties, remember to look for veterans who have been on the battlefield before. If they have any difficulties, try to help them as much as possible. It is more effective to train soldiers with these people, but remember, don't reveal your identity."

"Yes, my lord, don't worry."

"Then you can act now." Tang Zisheng waved people out. Soldiers had already started to be recruited, and food had to be arranged as soon as possible. It was the most cost-effective way to buy food in Nanzhou with the money in his hand, but it was just on the way back from Nanzhou. You may encounter bandits. If you are really robbed of food by bandits, you will lose your wife and lose your army.

But in Xizhou, the price of food is only high but not low. Where should I start to buy it?

As Tang Zisheng thought about it, he looked through the criminal evidence that Zhou Nanchuan sent people to search the homes of the three scribes. Naturally, the money in the homes of the three clerks was not as much as the three gentry he copied.But it can be regarded as a small household, no matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat.

And the source of these money, in addition to enriching one's own pocket, is——

Tang Zisheng's eyes lit up when he saw the records in the ledger. Sun Hushu was in charge of the county government's accounts, and naturally all the food collected from taxation was also managed under his name.

There are many entries in this account that Sun Hushu sold the good grain obtained from the tax, and then bought second-class grain to make up for it. Xizhou has been suffering from drought for many years. They don't buy the food, but still collect taxes every year, and then resell it to make huge profits.

Since there are people in Cang'er County, there are not many other counties in Shunhe Prefecture that are clean. You only need to find out which counties are still collecting taxes in the past two years, and you can get an idea of ​​the food in their hands.

After closing the ledger, Tang Zisheng already had a plan in mind.

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Xu Qingcheng invited a doctor back from the county. This doctor is the one where Xu Qingcheng sells medicines. He is an old acquaintance, so when the other party saw the brother whose hands were tied on the bed, he was only a little surprised, and didn't ask any more questions. .

"Doctor Nian, how do I treat this injury?" Xu Qingcheng frowned and stared at the other's wound. The hemostatic effect of thistle is really not good for such a large wound.

"This wound is too deep, it needs to be sewn up." Dr. Nian sighed, such a good-looking boy would have an ugly scar on his body, and he might not be able to get married in the future.

"Then can I sew it?" Xu Qingcheng thought that the wound would always touch the skin. After all, this is my brother, so it might be better if he came.

"Of course you can. Your father is so good at embroidery, you must be good. You can sew this brother better, and the scars you will leave in the future will be more regular." Although the difference is not bad, it is always better than nothing.

Shen Yiran closed his eyes at the side, and when he heard the doctor who treated him give his wound to the brother to stitch it up in a few words, he actually believed the brother's words in his heart.

If he was really captured by people from Xinwang's Mansion, according to the ruthless character of everyone in Xinwang's Mansion, it would not be so troublesome to lie to him.

"Doctor Nian, should I just sew directly like this?" Xu Qingcheng saw Doctor Nian threading the needle and then roasted the needle on the fire before handing it to him. He was still a little unsteady when threading a needle for the first time.

"Haha, of course not, I have to use Mabosan, or I'm afraid this brother won't be able to survive." Dr. Nian took another pack of medicine and a small bottle of wine from the medicine box, "Little brother, drink it with wine." After eating this Mabosan, the pain will soon be gone.”

Shen Yiran opened his eyes, "No, just sew."

He knew about Mafeisan, drinking it could indeed prevent pain.But he will also lose consciousness. As a spy, the most important thing for him to do is to stay awake. He will not drink this medicine no matter what.

"This?" Doctor Nian saw such a stubborn patient for the first time, how could there be someone who would rather suffer pain than take medicine.

But before Dr. Nian finished sighing, he saw his medicine being taken by brother Xu, he directly pinched the brother's chin, and poured the medicine and wine in together, "If you don't drink it, I won't do it Don't worry, I won't do much other than stitch your wounds."

Shen Yiran was drugged, and coughed violently a few times, shocking the wound, and her whole body was angry and hurt.But before the pain was relieved, the medicine kicked in, and he lost consciousness not long after.

Xu Qingcheng saw the other party fainted with satisfaction, "Doctor Nian, I'm going to do it."

"Ah, um." Dr. Nian stroked his beard, the brother of the Xu family is still so eccentric.

Brother Xu and Doctor Nian were treating illnesses in the house, while Xu Yingle was busy working outside. He glanced at the house from time to time, but he didn't know what was going on. He felt that something bad would happen if he saved that brother.

But one night has passed, and there are no strangers in the village. It should be that no one noticed.

Bang, bang, bang—three regular knocks on the door broke Xu Yingle's worries, but also made Xu Yingle vigilant.

At this time, who will come to their house? They are outsiders. They have not had much friendship with the villagers in the past ten years. The only Mo family who has a good relationship should be in the field now. The people who came...

"Uncle Xu, are you home?" Tang Zisheng seemed to hear commotion in the courtyard at the door.But he remembered the structure of Xu's house, and he didn't have to go to the door for so long after hearing the knock on the door.

And right after he spoke, the door was opened immediately, revealing Xu Yingle's puzzled face, "Master Tang? Why are you free to come here today?"

"Uncle Xu, I'm sorry to bother you. I was planning to come over to see Uncle Mo today. But Uncle Mo's house doesn't seem to be empty, so I can only go to Uncle Xu's house to ask for a glass of water." Tang Zisheng's words can still be flattering.

Xu Yingle laughed after hearing this, "Where is it, Mr. Tang, you come to our house to make our house flourish. Don't stand outside, Mr. Tang, please come inside."

"Uncle Xu, you're being polite, just call me Xiao Tang. Now that you're not in the county government office, you don't need to pay so much courtesy."