It is unreasonable to say that the civilian army did not play any role in the battle of Luoyang and the battle of Bingzhou, but how big is it? Zhang Lang is not sure and thinks that the issue of qualification should be carefully considered. Local governments spend huge amounts of money to maintain the civilian army.

Is the team worth it? Zhang Lang has no answer.

He said to Zhang Liao: "Let's discuss and discuss this matter carefully when the Lantern Festival Annual Meeting. Wen Yuan, write your views in detail as a note and express your opinions at the Lantern Festival Annual Meeting."

"promise."

...

In the hall of the governor's mansion, Zhuge Liang smiled and said to Zhang Lang sitting on the head: "In the past few days, two young gentry from Jingzhou have taken the initiative to come to the governor's mansion to donate the land." Zhang Lang showed a look of surprise, "And so

Something is that?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "There are also enlightened people among the gentry. Although these two gentry words cannot be compared with the major gentry, I have seen the head of the family. They are ambitious and insightful, and believe that commerce has a much greater effect on the country than traditional gentry!

The land of the two families has been handed over a total of more than 5,000 acres! According to the two heads of the family, this is a sign of conscience and a support for the general!" Then he presented a list in his hand.

Zhang Lang took the list and looked at it. It was written on it. The location of the more than 5,000 acres of grain fields and how many tenant farmers they own.

Zhang Lang put down the list and nodded, "Okay! These two heads of families are really rare enlightened people!" He said to Zhuge Liang, "It is necessary to provide convenience for the business activities of these two families." "No."

Zhang Lang thought for a while, "Is these two companies talented?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "The lord may not know that both families have nephews going to Chang'an to take the exam, and they both entered the second round. According to the principle of avoiding the countryside, these people are currently serving in Xichuan, Luoyang and Bingzhou, the highest

He has become the culprit of a county.”

Zhang Lang smiled and said, "Okay! The more families such as this, the better. It's a pity that most of the gentry regard us as enemies. Now that the new rural tax policy has come out, I'm afraid they hate us even more!"

Zhuge Liang clasped his fists and said, "What the lord did is an extraordinary thing, but it would be strange if no one hates it!"

Zhang Lang smiled and nodded. "By the way, are all the gentry planning to deal with the land in their hands like this?"

Zhuge Liang sighed, "There are complaints among the gentry! But they have no choice. Some gentry have already released news and hope to sell the land. However, in this case, who will buy their land? Some gentry have come to contact me,

I hope to use land to pay off this year's taxes,"

Zhang Lang frowned and asked, "Listen to Kong Ming, it seems that they don't want to give up the land altogether?"

Zhuge Liang said: "I'm afraid they still hope for a big change in the situation. They will only squeeze out the land in their hands bit by bit, and it is impossible for them to hand over all the land in their hands at once."

Zhang Lang sneered: "They are waiting for Cao Cao or Sun Jian to liberate them! What a group of stupid people!"

Zhuge Liang said with some emotion: "I can't recognize the changes in the world, and I just want to hold on to the extraordinary interests in my hands. This kind of thought and behavior is actually not a good thing for anyone."

Zhang Lang deeply feels the same.

Dong Ying, dressed in military uniform and ponytail, was almost out of here, and clasped her fists to Zhang Lang and said, "Big Brother." Zhuge Liang bowed to Dong Ying and said, "Second Lady." Dong Ying nodded with a smile, and then said to Zhang Lang, "Big Brother."

, Two people came outside to see you!"

"Who?"

"One of them is in their thirties and the other is in their twenties. The older one calls themselves Ma Xuan, and says that the young Ma Su."

Zhang Lang was stunned and then he remembered that Ma Liang, who is currently in charge of the State Department, is Ma Su's brother, so Ma Xuan didn't know who it was. Zhuge Liang said: "The five common people of the Ma family are the most beautiful. The latter sentence is Ma Liang, Ma Liang.

He is the fourth among the five. He is now the head of the state department under the command of the princess. The Ma Xuan and Ma Su who are here today are also the heroes among the Five Constant Ones. This Ma Xuan is the eldest brother, he is mature and steadfast, and open-minded, while Ma Su is

It is rumored that his talent is no longer inferior to Ma Liang."

Zhang Lang touched his chin and asked, "This Ma family is also a great gentry in Jingzhou, right?"

Zhuge Liang nodded, "As with Cai, Kuai, Wang and Xiao, they are all the largest aristocratic families in Jingxiang."

Zhang Lang said to Dong Ying: "Go and invite them in."

Dong Ying responded and went out. After a while, she led two men in. The leader was in her thirties, with a gray and simple robe with three long beards under her jaw, elegant temperament, and a steady look; behind her

That twenties, with a squad shirt and a handsome and elegant figure, was obviously a talented man.

When the two saw Zhang Lang, they bowed together: "The grass-roots pay homage to the general, to the wife, to the governor."

Zhang Lang smiled and said, "No need to be polite, get up and talk."

The two stood up straight. Ma Su looked at Zhang Lang curiously, and Ma Xuan clasped his fists and said, "Brother Caomin is here to visit, please don't be surprised."

Zhang Lang smiled slightly, "It's okay. I want to have a good talk with you too." He pointed his hand to the left, "Please sit down, two of you."

The two of them were immediately flattered, and Ma Xuan clasped his fists and said, "Caomin dare not."

Zhang Lang smiled and said, "This is not a formal occasion, just sit around."

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "The General asked you to sit down." The two of them thanked him and walked to the opposite side of Zhuge Liang and knelt down. Dong Ying returned behind Zhang Lang and stood with a sword.

Zhang Lang smiled and said, "Ma Liang is now under my command. Speaking of which, your Ma family and I are also a family."

Ma Xuan smiled and clasped his fists and said, "The General is in love!" Then he asked with concern: "I wonder if the fourth brother is doing well under the general?" Zhang Lang nodded, "Very good! Ma Liang is worthy of being a good person."

There are few outstanding talents with great responsibilities!" Hearing this, Ma Xuan nodded with relief.

He clasped his fists at Zhang Lang, "General, my brothers took the liberty to disturb the general today, because they wanted to donate all the grain fields in our hands."

Zhang Lang was not surprised because he had learned from Ma Liang about the character of the Ma brothers. He knew that although these brothers were all born in aristocratic families, they were not pedantic at all. They also passed on their family through benevolence and filial piety and often helped the village.

Relief to the victims. The Ma family’s reputation in Jingzhou is beyond words.

Ma Xuan stood up and presented a booklet to Zhang Lang with both hands.

Zhang Lang took the booklet, opened it, and looked at it casually. When he saw the number of 130,000 acres of grain fields, he was really surprised. He looked up at Ma Xuan and asked in disbelief: "Ma"

Sir, do you want to donate all these hundreds of thousands of acres of grain fields?"
Chapter completed!