Chapter 1350        

When Lingdi issued an edict, several county magistrates retained their official positions and only conducted exchanges.

Zheng Mingyi is one of them.

But this does not mean that you will not move later.

This is an opportunity to maintain the official position.

Zheng Mingyi knew this very well.

Therefore, he was particularly concerned, put down other government affairs at hand, proposed to take charge of it himself, and discussed it with the county magistrate Zhang Xuan in the study for a long time.

The final decision is to start with the countryside, as it will have a faster impact on the surroundings.

Xiaoba Village, Yangzhong County.

"Famous people!"

"The imperial court has been issued, and Yangzhong County is about to be under Qin's rule."

"The government is re-clearing the land."

"Groups who don't have farmland will go and have a look."

A stinger was holding a gong and shouting loudly.

In this situation, every household ran out and stood at the door to discuss with the neighbors.

"Does our Yangzhong County want Qinzhi?"

"It seems yes, it should have been like this for a long time. I have a relative living in Dingyuan. I sent a message to him a while ago and said that his family has several acres of land. If the harvest is good next year, I will not have to worry about being hungry in the future."

"How is it possible? Can we ordinary people still have their own farmland? Are they all from those powerful and rich people?"

"It's true. I heard that the Qin State's policy is to strive for the people to farm and have a place to live."

"If you have farming and farming, you have a place to live? Is this a dream? It would be great if we can have a stuttering."

"Oh, I only get a little food for Mr. Ma every year. If I don't have that much tax, I'll be grateful. How dare I have my own farmland?"

"Last year, Mr. Ma arranged for me to plant the land of his ditches, but in the end he only gave me 20% of the harvest and paid half of the tax. Our family had a meal or not."

"Didn't that person just said that the government was measuring the land under the Dawei? Why don't you go and see if it's true?"

People were talking about it, and the news quickly spread throughout the village, which caused a sensation.

No one does not want to have their own farmland and their own small homes. This is their greatest luxury and happiness.

Ma Fusheng's ancestors were down-and-out powerful people. After coming to Xiaoba Village, he colluded with corrupt officials, took advantage of the situation, and annexed land and fertile land, almost enslaved the entire village.

Of course, some people complained before, but it was useless, because the policy of Lingguo was not here. The people were just untouchables, and they could only be stuttering. The powerful family was the target of the government.

After the Qin State's government orders came down, a sensation was inevitable.

The entire Xiaoba village is basically filled with thatched earthen houses, only Ma Fusheng's wealthy courtyards. Of course, his money is all about squeezing the villagers.

In the yard, Ma Fusheng was lying on the recliner, with his eyes slightly closed, holding a small teapot in his left hand, gently patting the side of the chair with his right hand, humming an unknown tone in his mouth.

There was a lot of noise in the village. He heard it but didn't hear the content clearly and didn't care much at all.

However, the housekeeper on the side said carefully: "Master, after hearing this news, is it that we have a little bit of food this year, which makes those people feel a little resentful?"

The farmland in the village was occupied by Ma Fusheng. He distributed the fields to the villagers to cultivate for himself every year. Now the autumn harvest has passed, and the harvest this year is very good. However, for him, there are very few hard grains to be distributed to the people. Once the tax is paid, it is estimated that there is not much left.

Ma Fusheng took it seriously and sneered: "Whoever dares to be dissatisfied with those untouchables will not give him the fields next year, see what he eats! He has to come and beg me!"

"What the master said is that the villain is too worried." The housekeeper agreed deeply, and he was still ruthless in skin and blood. Not only that, he could easily control these untouchables.

But soon, a servant hurried in and said in a panic: "No, Master! Someone is measuring the ground under the big weir."

"What's the matter?" Ma Fusheng was stunned and a little unresponsive.

"Someone is measuring our home's land." The servant repeated again.

This time, Ma Fusheng heard it clearly and stood up.

He merged and occupied all the land in Xiaoba Village, with a total of more than 700 acres. However, only 300 acres were recorded in the official documents and albums on the surface. The 400 acres were hidden to avoid taxes. If this was measured, it would be fine!

Thinking of this, he didn't want the small teapot in his hand, so he threw it away: "Let's go and see! Who has eaten the courage of the bear heart and the leopard!"

As he said that, he greeted more than a dozen servants, held sticks, and went to the village Dawei.

The Dayan in Xiaoba Village is a small natural reservoir for water storage and irrigation, and below is a large area of ​​farmland.

At this time, there were villagers standing everywhere on the ridge of the field, and they were still talking.

Zheng Mingyi came here in person. As the highest commander of a county, after receiving the news, the magistrate of Yangzhong County naturally served as a companion and guide.

Beside him were the county magistrate Zhang Xuan, the county magistrate Cao Jin, and some officers and soldiers from the Wuwei Mansion.

In the farmland, there are small officials who are specifically responsible for measurement at work.

Of course, the workplace is not just here, but also the ditches in the village, the edges of mountains and forests, including all farmland.

When Ma Fusheng came, he saw this scene.

He was originally aggressive, but when he saw the officers and soldiers in the official uniform, his aura weakened directly. While walking there, he whispered: "Put it! Put it away!"

When the servants heard this, they threw the sticks into the ditch.

No matter how arrogant Ma Fusheng was, he did not dare to fight against the officers and soldiers with a stick. After doing this, he did not forget to curse at the servant who reported the news: "Are you a stupid pig? You can't tell me clearly that it was someone from the government!"

"This." The servant swallowed, how dare he retaliate.

"Look, Mr. Ma is here."

"Is it necessary to stop the government with so many people?"

"I just seemed to see them all carrying sticks."

The villagers began to whisper again.

Zheng Mingyi also heard the movement, but he ignored it and still looked at the little official who was measuring in the farmland with his hands behind his back.

Soon, Ma Fusheng walked closer, but was stopped by the officers and soldiers.

He had to bow and smile and said, "I'm dismounting Fusheng, I don't know how many adults are."

Zheng Mingyi didn't know him, but when he came, he must have asked Yangzhong County Magistrate to take the Tianmu official documents and albums of Xiaoba Village. Naturally, he also checked it and knew that Ma Fusheng occupied all the farmland in the village.

"Let him come over." Zheng Mingyi glanced at him slightly.

The officers and soldiers were allowed to get out of their orders.

Ma Fusheng quickly nodded and bowed forward. Just as he was about to speak, Zheng Mingyi pointed directly at the farmland he was measuring: "Are these fields yours?"

"I will not hide it from the county magistrate, the farmland under the Dawei is indeed belonging to villains." Ma Fusheng naturally recognized the county magistrate's uniform.
Chapter completed!