The prisons in Yan'an Prefecture are far less well-equipped than the prisons in Jingzhao Prefecture. In the past, most of the cells here were used to hold people who committed murder and cheating, those who were disobedient and unfilial, those who fought and injured others, etc. These people spent their days in prison.

Naturally, no one cares about how you are doing.

It wasn't until Ma Xing took office as the pacifier of Shaanxi Road and moved the pacifier's office from the bustling Jingzhao Mansion to the sandy Yan'an Mansion that the prison here was renovated because more officials were detained here.

But it was just a matter of climbing from the ground to the top of the mat, which was just a few inches higher.

Because Ma Xing didn't have the money to repair the cell.

Even if he has money, he is willing to use it to prepare for war. As for the conditions in the prison, he doesn't care. He has enjoyed too many blessings in the past, but now he must give back some.

Miao Shou is now locked up in this prison.

Speaking of which, Ma Xing didn't want to deal with Miao Shou before, but this guy was too closely colluded with the Dangxiang people. Ma Xing was also afraid of causing changes in the Dangxiang people, so he didn't dare to touch him. But he kept it in his heart until Qu Shou

It's finally useless, and now it's time to settle the accounts.

The reason why he only imprisoned Qu Shou and his eldest son instead of arresting all the rest of the Qu family was because Ma Xing also wanted to make a fortune from Qu Shou.

To be honest, Ma Xing never expected Qu Shou to be so rich. That's why he handed Qu Shou over to Xiao Ding to deal with it, hoping to sell Xiao Ding a favor. Unexpectedly, Xiao Ding gave Qu Shou a stick and took Qu Shou.

Two hundred thousand guan was squeezed out of Shou, and Ma Xing regretted it so much that he couldn't sleep for several days.

Now he is determined to get at least 200,000 yuan from Qu Shou, otherwise this old boy will never get out of prison.

But plans can never keep up with changes.

When Xiao Ding had people and money, his unruly temperament was suddenly exposed. If such a person is not tied up with a rope, he is afraid that he will be out of control in the future. As for the person who can restrain Xiao Ding, think about it now

Go, Miao Shou is the most suitable one.

Of course, money is still needed, but the amount can be smaller.

Qu Shou and his son did not know that their lives were about to undergo great changes. Now they were huddled together in the corner, shivering with their bodies covered with straw of unclear colors. They were hugging each other to keep each other warm.

The cell is not protected from the wind at all.

Not to mention the biting cold wind blowing in from the large and small cracks in the wall, there are actually snow particles falling from time to time on the roof.

A cell like this could really freeze someone to death.

Fortunately, Miao Shou and his son had taken good care of themselves and were considered military generals. Their bodies and bones were much stronger than those of ordinary people. Otherwise, they would have frozen to death long ago.

And in this prison, people are dragged out every day.

Either he froze to death or he died of illness.

Cheng Gui covered his nose with a silk handkerchief and walked into the cell. The cell leader and jailer followed behind him with flattering smiles on their faces.

"What an injustice!"

Seeing Cheng Gui appear, some former officials in the cell who recognized him rushed to the fence one by one, shook the fence desperately, and screamed at Cheng Gui.

Cheng Gui snorted impatiently, and the jailers immediately rushed over, swung the small whips in their hands, and whipped them. The cries of injustice immediately turned into the sound of ghosts crying and wolves howling.

Miao De originally wanted to yell, but before he could, he saw the scene of the jailer beating the prisoner, and he immediately retreated.

Cheng Gui walked straight to their cell and looked at the father and son through the fence.

"Mr. Cheng, I know I have made a mistake. I beg you to rescue me. I will repay you with my father and son holding grass in their hands and making rings!" When Miao Shou saw this, he immediately threw himself in front of the fence and kowtowed repeatedly.

A stench hit his face, and Cheng Gui couldn't help but take several steps back. When Miao Shou was taken to the prison, his whole body was still red and white, and he was round and round like a rich man, but now his whole body is as straight as a bone.

A skeleton, which meant that his son was younger, in better shape, and still looked like a human being.

"Let these two go out and take care of them for a few days at home. If one of them is better, come see me again!" Cheng Gui looked at Miao Shou and his son with disgust, turned around and left.

Seeing Cheng Gui quickly disappearing, the prison head smiled and took off a bunch of keys from his waist, picked out one and opened the iron lock of this room, "Two officers, it seems that you are here, my dear."

I’m here to wish you a bright future and good progress!”

Miao De looked at the cell leader and was filled with anger. These days, their father and son had suffered enough, thanks to this cell leader. Just as he was about to retaliate, Miao Shou pinned him down.

Behind him, he cupped his hands and said to the cell leader: "Thank you very much, Huang Yucheng, for taking care of me these days. I am very satisfied to be able to get out alive."

The prison boss laughed, turned around and left.

"Bachelor, this is the list sent by the Miao family today. I estimated that the shop, fields, houses, workshops, plus some jewelry and antiques, are worth more than three hundred thousand yuan." General Cheng Gui

A long list was placed in front of Ma Xing, who was amazed.

"Xiao Ding squeezed him 200,000 guan, and now he took out another 300,000 guan. The total is 500,000 guan." Ma Xing shook his head and said: "How can a ruler be so rich? Deqian, let's

There are still several people in prison, it seems these people are not telling the truth!"

Cheng Gui smiled and said: "Bachelor, I'm afraid this Miao Shou is a special case. Corruption is one thing, and the other is corruption. I'm afraid this person is very good at managing property. Otherwise, it would be difficult for a small government to gather such

Family property."

"Forget it, for the sake of these wealth, this person will be used again. Let's forget about the past. Let him have a casual position in the government first, and then we can make arrangements after the things ahead are decided!"

Ma Xing waved his hand: "But with these 300,000 yuan, we will have more to do in many things after the new year."

"Bachelor should pay the official salary owed to everyone first!" Cheng Gui spread his hands and said: "Otherwise we won't have the energy to work!"

Ma Xing laughed loudly: "Fafafafa, you, the master, should be the first to distribute the money." After laughing a few times, Ma Xing suddenly stopped again, looked at Cheng Gui thoughtfully and said: "De Qian, what did you say?

What does Xiao Ding rely on to control those rebellious party members? The court has been worrying about this for countless years, and Li Xu has had no results for more than ten years, so what does Xiao Ding rely on?"

"It's nothing more than wealth." Cheng Gui said disapprovingly. "Dangxiang people are short-sighted and extremely poor. As long as they are given money, they will work for others. They are also extremely greedy, like a hungry wolf that cannot be fed."

Ma Xing nodded and said: "Xiao Ding does have money now. A rough calculation shows that he can mobilize at least millions of dollars in assets. After excluding the placement expenses of his Guangrui Army, he still has at least 340,000 yuan.

He has a lot of spare money, but when the money is used up? How can he control these party members? Once the party members don't help him, how can he defend Yancheng against Li Xu's counterattack? "

Cheng Gui thought for a moment and then said: "Bachelor, you have forgotten one thing. This is Yanzhou City! What is the most popular thing?"

Ma Xing was stunned and immediately reacted: "Salt!"

"Yes, it's salt. There are dozens of natural salt lakes. Those are dozens of places where money is constantly flowing. As long as Xiao Ding controls these places, is he worried about not having money?" Cheng Gui said.

"The salt and iron monopoly is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. How can I allow him to be controlled by a military leader? I can tolerate him in other matters. This is absolutely not allowed. Even his father will definitely not allow it." Ma Xing

He smiled and said, "Miao Shou's Cuo Da cannot handle this matter. The best he can do is to hook up with the party members. At that time, he will need to send capable people to go and get this matter done.

"

"With the income from the salt produced in these salt lakes, the bachelor can flex his muscles." Cheng Gui said: "At least, the bachelor has money and can firmly hold the party members in his hands."

"That's right!" Ma Xing nodded. "The issue of money and food is really the key. In the past, Xiao Ding was used to being carefree in Hebei, and King Jing was always used to him. When he got to Shaanxi Road, he couldn't be allowed to do this. He had to be treated like this.

It's also for his own good to develop some rules. I think Prime Minister Xiao can understand my painstaking efforts."

"If he fights bravely and makes repeated military exploits, the bachelor will naturally reward him based on his merits and give him more money and food, and others will have nothing to say." Cheng Gui said: "But we must not let him have enough financial resources. Like salt and

Food must be controlled. If a military general can independently possess these things, it will be the source of chaos. Li Xu is a lesson learned from the past. Without enough money and food, what is the use of having the courage of an overlord?

Isn't it the last time to ambush from all sides and commit suicide in Wujiang River?"

At this point, Cheng Gui suddenly laughed: "Bachelor, we are discussing these here, but do you think Xiao Ding will definitely win this battle? Only if he wins, what we just said will have some value!"

"I have an intuition that Xiao Ding will win this battle!" Ma Xing said, "Although there is no reason, that's how I feel."

"He caught it by surprise. Not to mention Li Xuzuo Qiu Ming, even we never expected that Xiao Ding would be so bold!" Cheng Gui shook his head.

Outside Yanzhou City, the cold wind was hunting, and Xiao Ding rode his horse under the banner. Of course, at this time, he did not know that his sudden dispatch of troops caused great changes in the rear. Although his superiors were opposed to his dispatch,

He gave strong support, but he also began to plan to restrict this capable but somewhat disobedient general.

It was already the next day. Xiao Ding only had three days to attack Yanzhou City, and he shortened this time to two days. He still had one day left to try his best in case something went wrong.

He reduced his losses and retreated to Hengshan.

There is a difference between active retreat and failed escape.

In such a snowy day, even the enemy would not dare to follow him into Hengshan. If he really dared to go in, he would dare to eat them.

What he really had to deal with was the weather and low morale.
Chapter completed!