The days when I fished in Daming

Chapter 205 I have a method

"Thank you sir."

This sentence of thanks is from the heart, sincerely, and it is completely the true feeling of Cai Da's heart.

Who wouldn't want to be able to live a stable life as an ordinary person.

Why take the risk of possible decapitation to do such a thing.

"However, I also want to remind you that you can't do too much in anything, and you can't accept too many people coming and going. It's enough to make a living. A long flow of water is the way."

"Understood, thank you Lord Hou for your warning."

The matter was settled, Zheng Xiong didn't stay long, and continued on his way with the army.

The group of people in Xiaoqingshan watched Zheng Xiong's army go a long way before they came back to their senses.

"How many people do you need, so many people, if it weren't for this Lord Hou who is easy to talk, he would almost die."

"It's worthy of being the character of the Marquis. This kind of bearing and this kind of mind are really different. To be honest, I thought it was going to be over when I committed a crime against a Marquis this time. Fortunately, the Marquis was so generous that we spared our lives."

"That's right, we will also be ordered to collect fees in the future, so don't worry about it, Brother Cai, you have done a good job of repairing this road!"

"The road has been repaired, and there are many people coming and going. Now that the government recognizes it, we can charge fees openly."

"I hope this Marquis can keep his word! If the government can admit it, we have to prepare for the worst."

"Brother Cai said yes."

"Come on, let's go home, there are still a few brats who are not at home, go find them quickly, and nothing will happen."

"Hey, my third child, don't worry about it! Brother Cai, hurry back."

Zheng Xiong doesn't know what these people think, and it's fine if he knows.

The mighty army has been going smoothly all the way, and it is not blind to advance so straight without a goal.

Except for the road built by Xiaoqingshan and others, the rest of the road was a bit difficult, and it took a little more time, and it was slower than normal marching.

The county seat of Cao County is larger than the average county seat. After all, it has not been two years since Caozhou was downgraded, and the foundation is still there.

The mottled city walls have experienced the baptism of years, and they are even thicker.

Cao County is also a famous city with a long history.

Before the Xia Dynasty, Cao County belonged to the land of Dongyi. There are many cultural relics of Dawenkou, Longshan and Yueshi in the territory, and it was the place where Yao, Shun and Yu were active.

The king of Shang established his country and capital here, and during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the feudal lords fought for hegemony and allies were often held in this place, which has the reputation of "the middle of the world".

Political prosperity, economic development, splendid culture, a gathering of celebrities, rich historical and cultural resources.

There are great sage Xia Yu, great sage Shang Tang, Yuan sage Yi Yin, Ming sage Hui Shi, Dao sage Zhuang Zhou, Bing sage Wu Qi, Nong sage Fan Shengzhi, Ke sage Yan Su, etc.

There are three champions, hundreds of Jinshi, and countless heroes and generals.

Many celebrities left or were buried here, such as Tang Mausoleum, Pangeng Mausoleum, Jizi Tomb, Yiyin Tomb, Laizhu Tomb, Ranghou Wei Ran Tomb, Chunshen Jun Tomb, Xiang Yu Longxu Gang, Tantai Ziyu Temple, etc.

Tushan is the place where Xia Yu met the princes of all countries, Shang Tang met the three thousand princes, Jingshan was the place where Shang Tang was appointed, Qingshan was the place where Xiang Yu made his fortune, and historical sites are scattered all over Cao County.

Therefore, the status of Caoxian Cosmos Center is not just a joke, it is really supported by strength.

The county magistrate of Cao County is also the configuration of a large county, from the high level of Qipin.

Hearing the news of Zheng Xiong's arrival, he hurried out of the city to greet him.

"Your Majesty is here, and the officials are not congratulatory. There are a few banquets in the city, and I hope that the Lord Hou will honor you and let the officials show their respect as landlords."

"No need, the Marquis came from Dagon Prefecture to take a look at the suppression of bandits."

"However, the effect is not good. Along the way, you are either watching the wind and fleeing or watching the wind and fleeing. There is no challenge."

"I heard that there are many gangsters in Cao County. Is there any specific target? Ben Hou stopped by you along the way."

It's a bit embarrassing to say this, which pot is not opened and which pot is lifted, and there are many bandits, so there is no need to poke your heart!
"The situation is similar to what Lord Hou said. The officials also tried to organize a manpower siege, but it was ineffective if there were too few people. When there were too many people, they would flee. There is really no good way to suppress them."

"Is it so difficult to suppress?"

"It's very difficult. Cao County is located in three provinces and eight counties. The gangsters can advance and retreat freely. It is very difficult."

Then there is no other way, my time is also very tight, I don't have time to spend here, my personal affairs are done, and the only thing left is to go home.

"There are so many bandits, do you know the reason?"

I thought that Zheng Xiong came to Xingshi to inquire about the crime, and the county magistrate immediately pleaded guilty.

"It's the lower officials who are incompetent. This territory is often affected by the Yellow River. The common people can't survive, so they can only take risks. It has almost become a practice. The lower officials have nothing to do. They can only try their best to maintain it, and ask Lord Hou to punish him."

"Benhou is not the gang of Yushitai, what do you do, just ask."

"What about the Yellow River, can it be cured?"

"It can't be cured, it can only be reinforced, no matter how good our county is, it won't work."

"This Marquis has a method, you can see if it works."

"The lower officials are all ears."

"The Marquis passes by Xiaoqingshan. The road there is well repaired. They usually charge some tolls to make a living. You have heard of it."

"I have heard that they charge fees without permission. Many people have told the officials, but the impact is not great, so the officials have ignored it."

"If you offend Lord Hou, the next official will summon people to take them away."

What's the use of talking about it now, and besides, I'm not a vegetarian for bringing so many people, so there's no use for flattering me except to make myself more comfortable.

"No, I'm telling you this because I think they did a good job."

"Be self-reliant, earn money by ability, don't cheat, and you are not a heinous person. You can make up the formalities for them, and send them some food and grass by the way."

Zheng Xiong's operation made the county magistrate a little confused, so he asked if he didn't understand, and the doubt in his heart was revealed.

"Please forgive me for being stupid, and ask Lord Hou to make it clear."

"Let me ask you, you can't solve the flood problem?"

"No."

"Then when the flood came, there was no harvest, so bandits were everywhere again."

"Your Majesty will do his best."

"Tell me."

"Do our best to rescue the disaster, as long as we survive the disaster year, the future can be expected."

Yes, there is no help.

"How can you resist? Don't you want relief from the court? Besides, can you guarantee that the coming year will be a bumper harvest?"

"Official~"

"Don't talk about it, the method you said is the method of saving money. This Marquis will teach you a method of increasing income. Just listen carefully."

"The lower officials are all ears."

Although he didn't have much hope in his heart, he still did what he should have. The county magistrate of Cao County made a respectful gesture to listen to Zheng Xiong's teaching.

"The Yellow River can't be changed, can it?"

The magistrate of Cao County nodded in approval of Zheng Xiong's words.

"Then Cao County is located at the intersection of three provinces and eight counties, and it is also the first stop of the Yellow River entering Shandong. Can't you make good use of it?"

Without giving the county magistrate a chance to inquire, Zheng Xiong continued on his own.

(End of this chapter)