After Chen Shuzuo finished speaking, Zhao Sanlao had been thinking deeply.
He understood what Chen Shuzuo meant.
Because if they want to transfer, in addition to being exploited by local county officials, the bigger loser will actually be the warehouse officials at the delivery place.
Often when you deliver a hundred stones, one stone will be lost by them. But the number of people entering the warehouse must be sufficient, so the difference needs to be made up by those who serve.
This is not a small amount, and what Chen Shuzuo means now is that as long as they remain silent, Xinxiang will not need to bear this loss.
I have to say, this is quite tempting.
But Zhao Sanlao did not dare to agree to this matter. Why? Because he did not trust the Chen Shuzuo in front of him.
Even though Chen Shuzuo's words sounded nice, the risks in the transfer process were borne by Xinxiang.
If at the time of Pingyu, the treasurer on the other side really counts the grain, there will be a huge difference. At that time, the difference will be borne by Xinxiang.
This huge thing of embezzling military rations was definitely not the work of Chen Shuzuo alone, there must be someone else behind it. And once a really big shot ends up embezzling ink, the number is so big that even if they sell their entire Xinxiang, they won't be able to afford it.
Zhao Sanlao has been in the army for a long time, and the older he gets, the more afraid he becomes, so he doesn't want to take advantage of this, so he just doesn't say anything.
But Zhao Sanlao didn't say anything, but Chen Shuzuo was annoyed.
He said calmly:
"Okay, I heard in the temple before that you people from Xinxiang have upright ideas. I was still surprised at the time. No matter how capable you are, they are just a group of outsiders. How can you have upright ideas? I have seen it today. Well, today's
Let’s stop here for a drink.”
After saying that, Chen Shuzuo didn't look at Mr. Zhao anymore, then took two helpers and walked to the door.
At this time, Deng Dang was a little anxious. He turned to Zhao Sanlao and said:
"Third Elder, this matter can be discussed further."
After saying that, he laughed with him and asked Chen Shuzuo not to leave in a hurry.
Then Deng Dang walked to Zhao Sanlao and whispered:
"Third Elder, didn't you hear it? This time there is a big shot from above who wants to do this. Whether we are willing or not, we will do it. If we cooperate, we can still get some benefits. Otherwise, the county will be annoyed.
Here, I'm afraid our life in Xinxiang will be difficult in the future."
When Zhao Sanlao saw Deng Dang acting like this, he could only explain in a low voice:
"Adang, do you know why this county insists on letting our village fulfill this job?"
Deng Dang was stunned and figured it out:
"Third Elder, are you saying that they have never thought of giving us a way to survive? They just want to leave this matter to us?"
Zhao Sanlao did not expect that Deng Dang would think so, and shook his head:
"That's not the case. Whoever does such things is not secretive. What good will it do to these people if they plant us and then cause a fuss? What I mean is that we in Xinxiang are all outsiders. Once such a thing is done to the county
, I will be manipulated by those people from now on. From now on, there will be more work like this."
Deng Dang secretly laughed at his complicated thinking. Seeing that Zhao San always had this concern, he said:
"Three elders, how can you care about it? I'll go and do this errand later. Let's finish this year's hard work first. In this world, we always have to find someone to rely on. Originally, we thought Wang Shuai was someone we could rely on.
, but if you look at the Fumin households in other places who went to see Wang Shuai, none of them turned up behind closed doors? So, this time may be a good thing. In the future, with the support of the county, there will be a lot less trouble in the area."
Zhao Sanlao also knew that what Deng Dang said was reasonable, and secretly blamed himself for becoming more and more timid and not as clear-minded as his predecessors.
Therefore, Zhao Sanlao did not hesitate anymore and hurriedly stood up and said to Chen Shuzuo:
"Chen Shuzuo, I just wanted to be sent. I accepted this job, and these laborers in our village will be in charge of the transfer, and we won't ask anything else. What do you think?"
At this time, Chen Shuzuo turned around and said with a hearty smile:
"That's right. This wealth is given to you, so you should take it. Otherwise, this blessing will turn into a disaster, so you say so."
In one sentence, Chen Shuzuo is so majestic.
…
Chen Shuzuo is gone.
Later, before Xinxiang arranged for Dingkou to serve in the county, Xinxiang would send the prepared ten shi of rice to Chen Shuzuo's home.
On the road, Uncle Zhang and Ma Zhong drove an ox cart on the dirt road with their mouths full of oil.
As Uncle Zhang was on his way, he touched Ma Zhong with his leg and gave him a look.
Ma Zhong understood, glanced at Chen Shuzuo, who was closing his eyes and concentrating behind him, and then shook his head.
But Uncle Zhang and Ma Zhong’s little moves did not escape Chen Shuzuo’s eyes, and he sneered:
"You're still playing tricks with me. You and I are both family members, so just say whatever you want."
Uncle Zhang was still driving, but Ma Zhong beside him spoke.
When he speaks, he complains:
"Shu Zuo, my little wife has given birth to a baby girl for us, and we want to keep it. But the rice in this house is really not enough to eat."
Chen Shuzuo sneered:
"Ma Zhong, Ma Zhong, I really don't know what to say about you. You are always ruthless when you go to the countryside, but I didn't expect you to be so kind. It doesn't matter if you don't want to abandon this girl, then the ten stones sent by Xinxiang
, when the time comes, you and Uncle Zhang will share five fights each."
After hearing this, Uncle Zhang hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
But Chen Shuzuo did not stop, but continued to criticize Ma Zhong:
"Ma Zhong, how many girls does your little wife have? This won't work. Without a boy, what's the use of your efforts outside? In the end, you will still get an advantage from outsiders? If it doesn't work, get another one from the countryside.
A widow who has given birth to a boy should give birth to a boy first."
Ma Zhong, on the other hand, could only laugh in embarrassment while nodding to accept the instruction.
Just what Chen Shuzuo said just now, "If you don't have a man, no matter how hard you try, it will be easy for outsiders", which really poked Ma Zhong's lungs.
But who told him to rely on Chen Shuzuo?
Ma Zhong didn't want to be humiliated anymore, so he took the opportunity to change the subject and asked:
"Shu Zuo, what does that big shot want to do in Xinxiang? Let's go see it this time. Although we are richer, it's not worth the trouble of being a big shot."
Chen Shuzuo was speaking freely just now. When he heard these words, he deliberately showed off:
"This is something that I can only talk about among our own people. In fact, the big shot was interested in the land in Xinxiang. This was originally a good land, and the big shot wanted to take it over. Then the Yellow Turbans came, and the land here was
Everyone ran to surrender to the thieves. Originally, the nobles took over the property directly. Unexpectedly, a group of civilian households suddenly came, arranged by the governor Wang. The important people surrendered to the rat trap, which delayed the matter. "
Ma Zhong said doubtfully:
"Then why did it start again?"
Chen Shuzuo glanced at Ma Zhong sideways and said nothing.
Seeing this, Ma Zhong shrank his neck and did not dare to ask any more questions.
In this way, in silence, the ox cart rushed back to Fupi County before dark.
Chen Shuzuo asked Uncle Zhang and Ma Zhong to drive the ox cart to the official residence area in Dongcheng, and then asked them to return to the county office to hand over the ox cart.
After seeing the two people leaving, Chen Shuzuo walked around and walked to a magnificent mansion. This place was more grand than the county temple in the city, but it was slightly weaker in terms of specifications.
And here is the most powerful person in Fupi County, the Wang Gongcao family.
Chen Shuzuo patted the gate, and after a long time, he opened a small door from the side of the gate.
An old man knew Chen Shuzuo and said angrily:
"Old Chen, we are familiar with each other. But we still have to give in to each other in the future! This is the rule."
Chen Shuzuo, who was calm and relaxed in Xinxiang during the day, was nodding and bowing in front of an old man.
He handed the food box in his hand to the old man and said with a smile:
"I just went to Xinxiang this day and bought some local food for my brother. Although it's not as good as the delicacies from Gongcao's family, it still tastes good."
The old man took the food box and opened the lid in front of Chen Shuzuo. When he saw that there was a complete steamed bacon chicken inside, he smiled with satisfaction:
"Old Chen, you see, you know the rules. I'll leave a door open for you. Lang Jun is already waiting for you in the quiet house."
After saying that, the old man asked a servant to take Chen Shuzuo inside.
On the way, Chen Shuzuo also felt depressed. Obviously it was Wang Gongcao who took the initiative to leave the door for us, but when it comes to an old man like you, you still want me to show filial piety first. This is really a silverfish.
Little did he know, it was funny that he himself was a rat but mocked others as silverfish.
…
Chen Shuzuo also entered Wang Gongcao's family for the first time.
This mansion occupies a very large area, and you can see all kinds of mountains and stone pavilions. It is indeed a legacy of the prince's home in the past.
But Chen Shuzuo didn't dare to look any further, so he followed Tu Li to a quiet room.
Just at the door, Chen Shuzuo didn't dare to enter.
Because he could smell the fragrance in the quiet room through the door, he was worried that if his smelly feet were exposed, he would offend Wang Gongcao.
Through the door, a clear voice came:
"Why don't Mr. Chen come in?"
Chen Shuzuo knew it was Wang Gongcao's voice, and he said in embarrassment:
"Meritorious, I just came back from Xinxiang. I'm not clean. I'm not clean."
There was a pop of laughter from a girl inside.
Now, Chen Shuzuo felt even more embarrassed and embarrassed.
But there was silence inside the door. Just when Chen Shuzuo thought that his interview was about to fail, the door suddenly opened.
What came out was not Wang Gongcao, but a plump maid.
Judging from her clothes, it is obvious that she is very much loved by her master.
The maidservant knelt on the floor and tried her best to smile:
"Chen Jun, your husband ordered me to take a shower and change your clothes."
Looking at the woman in front of him, Chen Shuzuo suddenly fell into a dream.
Then he saw the maid bend down and take off his boots and socks, then put his feet in the soft mass and put on wooden clogs for him.
Feeling this softness, Chen Shuzuo had only one thought at that time:
"This is how people live."
…
After taking a shower and putting on new clothes, Chen Shuzuo walked out refreshed.
By this time, half an hour had passed.
Chen Shuzuo was treated with such courtesy, and his heart was filled with the thought of dying for a confidant. When he came out and looked at the sky, he knew that he had spent too much time.
But when Chen Shuzuo returned to the quiet room, he saw that Wang Gongcao was still there.
Now Chen Shuzuo was even more moved, and he sighed in his heart:
"Truly for my Lord."
This time, Chen Shuzuo entered the quiet room generously. He stepped barefoot on the clean wooden boards and the tung oil-dried floor felt a bit chilly.
At this time, Chen Shuzuo was also wearing loose clothes and showing off his sleeves, and he behaved like a member of a noble family. If those colleagues were here at this time, who would think of him as a low-ranking official when they saw his appearance?
Facing Wang Gongcao who was sitting upright, Chen Shuzuo shook up his clothes and bowed down.
Wang Gongcao didn't bother waiting for Chen Shuzuo for a long time and said to him:
"Thank you very much, Chen Shuzuo, for making this trip for me."
These words were like a breath of spring breeze. Chen Shuzuo did not dare to be conceited and said humbly:
"It's all what Xiao Liao should do."
After that, Chen Shuzuo talked about what happened when he went to Xinxiang today.
Wang Gongcao had been listening. When Chen Shuzuo finished speaking, he smiled and said:
"It seems that Chen Shuzuo is really trying his best. I really feel relieved when you do things."
Chen Shuzuo couldn't control the smile on his lips, but he still expressed his worries:
"Meritorious, I went to Xinxiang this time, and I really saw the unruliness of these people who have returned to civilian life. These people have just become citizens, and their military spirit has not yet shed. I'm afraid it will be difficult to control them."
Unexpectedly, Wang Gongcao laughed after hearing this, but he didn't tell Chen Shuzuo anything. He only told him to get things right with Cang Cao, who had already taken care of things there.
Seeing that Wang Gongcao had no intention of continuing, Chen Shuzuo didn't dare to ask, so he left when there was nothing else to do.
Not long after Chen Shuzuo left, a servant walked up to Wang Gongcao and reported:
"Chen Shuzuo has gone back and has not been to other places on the way."
Wang Gongcao nodded and gave another instruction:
"As soon as you ask someone to replace all the wooden boards that the dirty official just stepped on. If they can't be replaced, this clean room will be demolished. Also, that bastard maid just now will be given to you. Do a good job!"
The servant was overjoyed and kowtowed to the meritorious officer.
It's so beautiful to have a handsome maid for nothing!
…
On the way, Chen Shuzuo kept thinking about what happened this time.
It wasn't that he was suspicious of Wang Gongcao, but he wanted to take a closer look at what happened before and after to see if there were any omissions.
This matter is actually not complicated, but it is indeed a trap set against Xinxiang.
The cause of the incident was Wang Yun, the governor of Yuzhou. He suddenly wanted to inventory the reserves of various warehouses in Yuzhou, especially in the area of grain, and he spent a lot of energy on making records.
Chen Shuzuo didn't know what was going on in other counties. But the governor of their county was a confidant of Wang Yuzhou. He implemented this policy very thoroughly and had already begun to strictly investigate the situation in Pingyu's warehouses.
And how could this warehouse be inspected? Who wouldn’t be unlucky if the inspection went from county to county?
Yuzhou is the largest state that supplies the Kanto court, and both the salaries of the court officials and the war in Kansai depend on it.
So if I was discovered this time, I would not be unlucky.
Chen Shuzuo was the one who gathered Cao Cao, so it was not that he had been corrupted to any extent. But from the fact that Wang Gong Cao found him this time, it can be seen that this time it was not a small matter.
Wang Gongcao told him at that time that when the time comes, he will let the poor soldiers from Xinxiang bring a batch of grain and fodder out of the warehouse. When the time comes to deliver the goods to Pingyu, they will kill these pack boys who lost the grain.
All the losses over the years have been blamed on these people.
At that time, in order to repay the military rations, all the land in Xinxiang will be offset. However, the land cannot be turned into food, so it will be sold by the counties later.
As long as the land is sold, Wang Gongcao can obtain these high-quality paddy fields that have been cultivated for two years at a very low price.
And Wang Gongcao may have promised him that he would not treat him badly when the time comes.
Thinking of this, Chen Shuzuo felt hot in his heart.
But suddenly, he thought of the beautiful maid just now, and a thought came to his mind for no reason:
"When the time comes, it shouldn't be difficult for the meritorious officer to give this girl to him."
What is clear is what is clear, and what is turbid is what is turbid. It is useless to just wash away the mud.