"Trash! Even with this little ability, you dare to utter wild words, saying that you are the number one hero in Jizhou!"
Liu Xu's face was like the bottom of a pot. He cursed Yan Liang angrily. After he finished cursing, he stood up and prepared to leave, "Let's go!"
"My lord, it seems you haven't paid yet, right?"
Zhu Hansan quickly stopped Liu Xu and said with a smile.
"Don't worry, I will send someone to deliver the money I owe you in the future. It's only six thousand gold! Will I still owe you money and not pay it back?"
Liu Xu gritted his teeth and replied.
"Your Majesty, what about us?"
Han Lio's face was already pale, and just when Yan Liang was knocked to the ground by Dian Wei, his body began to tremble involuntarily.
"You? Huh, since you lose, you have to admit it! Give twelve thousand gold to Mr. Zhu!"
Liu Xu replied angrily.
"My lord, those are all the belongings of my Han family. If they are all given away, there will be no place for my Han family in Jingxian County!"
Han Lio's body was shaking like chaff. He didn't expect that Liu Xu would just ignore them. He immediately prayed with tears and runny nose: "Your Majesty, please help our Han family!"
"My father is right. If Your Majesty, you don't help our Han family this time, it will be difficult for you, Your Majesty, to receive the filial piety money from the county in the future." Han Qing, on the other hand, was more sensible. He walked to Liu Xu's side and said
He explained softly: "My lord, you and Zhu Hansan don't deal with each other. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that. In the past, my Han family was suppressing him, so he didn't dare to be too presumptuous. If our Han family fell, then this Jingxian County would become
Zhu Hansan’s words, Your Majesty, look at Ma Yuan, Li Hu, and Wang Lun. They all just chose to stand on Zhu Hansan’s side and oppose you, Your Majesty. Do you still think, Your Majesty, that they will give you filial piety money in the future?
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"this…"
Han Qing's words immediately touched Liu Xu's heart. In the past, when Liu Yao was the magistrate of this county, in addition to taxes, Liu Xu could also receive a large sum of filial piety money from the five aristocratic families every year. Now Zhu and Han are in power.
, then his income will be greatly reduced, and he has no control over whether the Han family dies or not, but if he cannot receive money, it will be a big deal.
However, he and Zhu Hansan had an agreement first and then signed a written agreement. It was really difficult to be lazy. Even he had to pay, let alone the Han family.
"Your Majesty, it's actually not difficult to solve this matter." Seeing Liu Xu's hesitation, Han Qing knew that Liu Xu had already made up his mind, so he quickly said: "I have a plan to prevent you from doing so, Your Majesty."
It eliminates worries and saves you from having to pay the six thousand gold bet, my lord."
"Is there a plan for the general to come out?"
When Liu Xu saw Zhu Hansan holding Dian Wei there to celebrate, he was so angry that he gritted his teeth. Now that he heard that Han Qing had some ideas, he also wanted to hear what good ideas this kid could come up with.
"In fact, in the final analysis, all this is just Zhu Hansan. As long as you find a reason for him to make Zhu Hansan unable to be the county magistrate, you will no longer have to pay the bet. When the time comes, as a commoner, the Prime Minister
Will you choose to believe him, or will you choose to believe you, Your Majesty?" Han Qing's eyes were full of resentment, and he wished he could tear Zhu Hansan into pieces right now, "As for the written evidence, Your Majesty, you can say it was him
Zhu Hansan's forgery will make him Zhu Han's three crimes plus one level at that time. Without Zhu Hansan in his official position, how can other aristocratic families stand on his side again."
"What's the reason?"
Liu Xu was obviously persuaded. He hesitated for a while and asked.
"Then they went to Huya Village in Taishan, wasn't it secretly funded by you, Your Majesty? Your Majesty, you might as well let them go down the mountain and have a walk around the county. When banditry breaks out in the county, the Prime Minister will definitely ask Zhu Hansan to send troops to quell the banditry."
Han Qing seemed to have thought of this idea a long time ago. When Liu Xu asked, he was like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube and said: "What do these county soldiers look like? Your Majesty, you have seen it with your own eyes. How can they be the heroes of Huya Village?"
As long as the banditry is uncertain and a few lives are lost, Your Majesty, you can submit a copy of Zhu Han to the Prime Minister, and offer to send royal guards to help quell the chaos. Then, on one side will be Jingxian County, where banditry is aggravated, and the bandits will be suppressed.
The incompetent Zhu Hansan; on one side is the prince who is willing to send troops to help the Prime Minister suppress the bandits. Sir, tell me, which side will the Prime Minister choose?"
"What you said makes sense, um, not bad!"
Liu Xu stroked his short beard and thought for a while, then nodded in agreement: "I'll do as you say."
"Oh, my lord, you have been chatting there for so long, do you still want to protect the Han family?"
While Zhu Hansan was praising Dian Wei, he kept looking at Liu Xu and the others. He saw Liu Xu and Han Qing whispering there, and the eyes of these two guys looked at him from time to time, which made Zhu Hansan have a suspicion in his heart.
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"Since we have established a written agreement, even I must abide by it, let alone the Han family?"
Liu Xu chuckled and replied.
"Oh? Prince, why don't you leave quickly? The letter is not close to here. As for the Han family, they have to stay and settle accounts with us. After all, this twelve thousand gold is not a small amount."
Zhu Hansan thought about it for a while and said with a smile.
"As it should be."
Liu Xuchao ordered Han Qing in a low voice: "Your Han family has a lot of property. If you can delay it, delay it. Within three days, the county will be in chaos."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Han Qing said excitedly.
After Liu Xu took the people away, Zhu Hansan had people surround the Han family, father and son, and their guards.
"Han Qing, I have heard of your name before, but this is the first time we meet," Zhu Hansan walked up to Han Qing and asked with a smile: "Tell me, what were you and Liu Xu talking about just now?"
"I am the scribe under the prince's account. I was just chatting about some household matters, not worth mentioning."
Han Qing's face remained normal and he replied.
"Oh? I thought you two were planning how to frame me!"
Zhu Hansan grinned, looked at Han Qing closely and said.
"Master Zhu is joking. You are the esteemed person of this county. How dare a villain frame you?"
A flash of panic flashed in Han Qing's eyes, and then he immediately returned to normal and replied.
"Haha, don't mind Brother Han. I was just joking. It's getting late. Let's quickly settle the matter of handing over the bet money."
Zhu Hansan hugged Han Qing and said with a smile: "Thanks to Brother Han for your help, otherwise I really don't know where to get the money!"
"Haha, sir, you are joking. Since we have lost, my Han family will admit it. However, our family only has three thousand gold. For the remaining money, I hope you will allow me, Mr. Zhu, to use the fields outside the city to offset it."
Han Qing was so angry that he gritted his teeth and his face turned black. Han Qing quickly spoke out.
"Okay, let's do it then!"
Zhu Hansan felt that what Han Liao said was reasonable, so he immediately looked at Xi Zhicai and others and said: "Zhicai, you should take someone to the Han family now to take the three thousand gold and the mortgaged land deed to the Yamen. We will make an appointment tomorrow morning. Mr. Han and the others went out of the city together to confirm the location of the fields."
"Mr. Han, do you think this is good?"
After telling Xi Zhicai and the others, Zhu Hansan looked at Han Liao and asked.
"It should be so, it should be so. If nothing happens, then my Han family will resign first." Han Liu wiped the cold sweat from his face and replied.
"Well, Mr. Han, you can go, Zhicai, three thousand gold is a lot, so take more people with you."
Zhu Hansan smiled.
"promise."
Xi Zhicai bowed down and accepted the order.
"Then I'll take my leave."
Han Liao said goodbye directly and left.
After Xi Zhicai and the others left, other members of the small aristocratic family stepped forward to say goodbye to Zhu Hansan one after another. Each one had a better attitude than the other, and some even gave all the money they had brought to Zhu Hansan directly, just for the sake of it. Zhu Hansan can take care of them from now on.
You don't have to be a fool to send money to your door, not to mention that in this dynasty, corruption is not illegal. Zhu Hansan simply accepts all who come. If you want to send it, okay, then I will accept it all as ordered, and the money will be used when the time comes. After reaching the people, I will give each of your households a sign of a great philanthropist. As for doing things with me, sorry, you have to follow the rules and procedures.
"Oh my goodness, on behalf of the people of Jingxian County, I would like to thank you for your kindness. Jingxian County needs development and it is a time when money is needed. You can donate generously and provide help in times of need. You are indeed a model for our generation! The Yamen will definitely give you money later. Let me hang a 'philanthropist' sign on your doorstep to show your honor. If the county has any preferential policies in the future, you will definitely be given priority."
Zhu Hansan is not stupid, at least he has to say what he wants in the situation, and he is also reminding others in disguise that if they donate money now, they will be taken care of by Zhu Hansan in the future.
"Sir, you have said so. It would be unreasonable if I don't show my expression any more. In this case, my family is willing to donate ten gold to the Yamen!"
"It's only ten gold. You have the nerve to say it. My family is willing to donate fifty gold!"
"My family donated twenty gold!"
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In an instant, the emotions of those members of the small aristocratic family soared, and they donated generously one after another to contribute to the future development of Jingxian County. The scene was very lively.
And Zhu Hansan was grinning from ear to ear. He had already ripped off these aristocratic families once when he took office, and now he did it again, which made him think about whether to do it a third time.
After sending away those small aristocratic families, only four people, Ma Yuan, Li Hu, Wang Lun and Zhu Wen, were left.
Although Wang Lun and Zhu Wen backed down at the end, they did not fall to Liu Xu's side. This made Zhu Hansan very pleased. He clasped his fists at the four of them and said, "Four, I will understand your support today." Keep this in mind, I will not say any polite words. As long as there is someone who needs my help in the future, you can come to see me. I will never refuse, but... we must speak up first, and we must do things that violate laws and regulations, and are harmful to nature. I won’t do it.”
"Master Zhu is joking." "This is just my duty." "Haha, Master Zhu is being polite."
The four of them slapped each other and laughed.
Only Ma Yuan looked solemn. He hesitated for a long time and then said in a deep voice to Zhu Hansan: "Master Zhu, you have to be careful about Liu Xu. I heard that he has some connections with the bandits in Huya Village in Shangtai Mountain, which may be detrimental to you.