After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

Lao Liao was a little confused.

Who said before that it would be embarrassing to serve under a woman, who said that there would be no peace in the night of the Lan County Hen Ji Si Chen Hui, and who said that women should not be exposed to the public?

In this declining world, why do the people of Lan County change so quickly?

Forget it, he should just cook his wontons with peace of mind, the world has nothing to do with him.

His dream is to open wonton shops across the country——

As soon as Xu Zhenying returned to the county government office, she saw a familiar figure standing outside the county government office. Qian Zhenniang shouted happily: "Brother Da Zhuang!"

It was Liu Dazhuang who came back.

He had obviously just returned to Lan County and was dusty from work, but he still looked energetic. There was a smile in his eyes after seeing Xu Zhenying.

Xu Zhenying was still very emotional towards the group of old people who had been following him, and he immediately called out: "Brother Da Zhuang, it's been a hard journey!"

Liu Dazhuang was sent to open up new trade routes before. He has been in Shouzhou in the past few months, but he was recalled by an urgent letter from Xu Zhenying a few days ago.

"City Lord!" Liu Dazhong laughed, as if an eldest brother had seen his sister. "Lan County has changed so much that I almost couldn't find the way to the county government! What kind of event is going on today? My horses are all in Don’t come to the city!”

Qian Zhenniang immediately said with a smile: "Brother Da Zhuang, it's a good chance that you are back. There are a lot of activities in Lan County these days. There are medical conferences and standardized breeding visits. There are many outsiders here!"

Although Liu Dazhuang could not keep up with the recent development of Lan County, he still praised Xu Zhenying: "The city lord is wise and has managed Lan County to be so prosperous! If Uncle Xu and Feng'er come back, they probably won't dare to come in! But you..."

Liu Dazhuang glanced at Xu Zhenying up and down, and said in surprise: "What happened to your hair? Why did you twist it?"

Xu Zhenying said with a smile: "Seeing that summer is coming soon, my long hair is not only hot but also inconvenient to move around and prone to lice, so I just decided to hang it."

Liu Dazhuang was about to say that his body, hair, and skin were all influenced by his parents. How could Mr. Xu allow Xu Zhenying to have such short hair?

Xu Zhenying's hair was nearly an inch long. In the Zhou Dynasty, this was either a serious crime or a monk who would have his hair twisted like this.

But then I thought about it, Xu Zhenying was a stickler in the Xu family, if she wanted to twist her hair, no one could stop her.

Even Qian Zhenniang on one side looked envious, "Tomorrow I'll be as short as the city lord. It will be much easier to do things!"

Liu Dazhuang saw a thin old man standing next to Xu Zhenying, who had a hint of immortality. Upon closer inspection, he looked familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was for the moment.

Xu Zhenying said: "This is Hu Wei, Li Datou's former subordinate."

After saying this, Liu Dazhuang immediately remembered that it was the dog-headed military advisor!

Liu Dazhuang frowned but remained silent. He had already known that Xu Zhenying was something special all the way into the city. He was no longer the same person before he left. If Xu Zhenying wanted to use Hu Wei, there must be a reason to use him.

He has been away for such a long time and has been separated from Xu Zhenying a lot. Now that they have just met, he should be more cautious about his words and actions.

So he never mentioned anything about Hu Wei, and only gave a symbolic salute to Hu Wei and said, "Secretary Hu."

Hu Wei was also observing him.

Ever since Hu Wei was inexplicably pulled into Xu Zhenying's team, he had been observing everyone regularly.

Although he only met this Da Zhuang once, he really didn't know much about him as a person.

But now, looking at it, Da Zhuang has a body full of tendon flesh. At least this person's kung fu is pretty good. In addition, this person is calm and composed. He must have two thoughts. He is definitely not a brave and brainless person.

"I heard the city lord talk about you a long time ago, but now I see that it is indeed extraordinary. Brother Da Zhuang, let's talk inside."

A group of people walked to the study room in the county government office. The study room was not big and could barely accommodate a few people. Naturally, Hu Wei was not interested in such a private conversation. Hu Wei was quite knowledgeable and looked for someone outside the door. Reason walked away, "Sit down, I'll go get some tea for you."

After Hu Wei left, Qian Zhenniang carefully waited until he was gone before she felt relieved.

Xu Zhenying didn't care.

She had already seen that Hu Wei was a man who was afraid of chaos in the world. If he knew that he was planning to rebel, he would probably be the first to wave the flag and shout.

It's just that she hasn't figured out how to use Hu Wei, so she doesn't want him to know so much now.

Xu Zhenying motioned Liu Dazhuang to sit down. Liu Dazhuang looked around the study room. The study room had been renovated by Xu Zhenying. It looked warm, comfortable and private, except for a pile of scattered papers scattered on the table.

"City Lord, this is the letter that Master Xu and Miss Feng'er sent to you before leaving."

Liu Dazhuang first took out the letter from his arms and put it on the table, and then sat down. Qian Zhenniang was careful and said with a smile: "Brother Dazhuang hasn't eaten yet. I'll ask the small kitchen to make a bowl of noodles while we cook." Talk while eating."

Xu Zhenying said: "Cook me a bowl too. I was busy talking to the village chiefs just now, and I haven't even finished the wontons yet."

"Hey, I got it! I'll add another egg for you!"

Xu Zhenying took the letter and read it impatiently, and then said a few good words, but after seeing it, she frowned slightly, looking embarrassed.

Liu Dazhuang has always been a taciturn person. He only drinks tea quietly and waits for Xu Zhenying to read the letter.

Xu Huiming's letter was nothing special. It was just a routine greeting and also asked about some business management issues.

The most important thing is that he spent a page saying that Feng'er often acted secretly, the accounts of the private salt business he was responsible for were not clear, and he often visited the residences of high-ranking officials and nobles.

She and Han Ruqing even went out together, often missing each other for ten and a half days, and strangers often came and went in the shop.

He asked to check the accounts of Private Salt, but Feng'er repeatedly refused.

Xu Huiming suspected that Feng'er and Han Ruqing had an affair, and hoped that Xu Zhenying would make plans early.

Although Xu Huiming did not explain it in the letter, Xu Zhenying could also imagine the overt and covert struggle between them.

She couldn't help but hold her forehead. It was all her fault. How was she going to explain to Xu Huiming?

Are you saying she's going to rebel?

The pressure on the Xu family is the most difficult to resolve.

It was also hard for Feng'er, who had to develop offline and collect intelligence for her while also dealing with the clever Xu Huiming.

Feng'er's letter was relatively simple. He first congratulated her on her fourteenth birthday, then reported on her work situation, and also handed over her personal account book.

She also said that the rebellion could not be hidden from Han Ruqing, but Han Ruqing didn't seem to care. Instead, he seemed to be making suggestions, which made her at a loss. She could only take Han Ruqing with her temporarily to observe the consequences. Xu Zhenying asked Liu Dazhuang: "Do my eldest brother and Feng'er often have quarrels?"

After asking this, Liu Dazhuang already knew that the two letters he sent must have completely different contents.

While saying this, Qian Zhenniang brought the noodles in.

A bowl of Yangchun noodles, topped with fried eggs that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sprinkled with green onions, and the color is extremely refreshing.

Xu Zhenying pointed at Da Zhuang and said, "Brother Da Zhuang, let's talk while eating."

Liu Dazhuang said directly: "The two of us often quarrel. None of us can see the accounts of Miss Feng'er's stall. It stands to reason that Miss Feng'er's private salt business should be a huge profit, but what goes out in the shop is higher than what comes in." More. In addition, that Han Ruqing spends all day drinking and having banquets with the scholars over there, so Young Master Xu can’t stand it. The two parties have hurt their feelings and are already parting ways.”

Xu Zhenying sighed, "The accounts of Private Salt are clear and clear. I have the originals here. I said before I left that Feng'er has a high degree of decision-making power. I delegated it to her. She has the right to control the income of Private Salt."

Liu Dazhuang wondered why Xu Zhenying believed in Feng'er more than his brother and an outsider.

But this is not his thing. As a former soldier, subconscious obedience comes first.

Xu Zhenying was no longer in the mood to eat noodles, "I've pretty much talked about this business in the letter, let's talk about other situations."

"Other cases?"

"Like Prince Ming outside? Like the latest battle report?"

Liu Dazhuang thought carefully for a moment, then finished the noodles in the bowl with three strokes, and then said slowly: "It is indeed not peaceful outside. After Emperor Pingchang succeeded to the throne, the fixed tax first caused a commotion, and many students in the capital went to make trouble. Caught. The imperial court has sent eunuchs from the Transport Department to set off. It is estimated that they will arrive at Jinzhou Prefecture in a month or two. On the way here, I heard that the tax amount of our Lan County this year is 200,000 taels of silver? "

"Yes."

"Is the city lord prepared to pay this tax?"

Xu Zhenying smiled meaningfully, "Lan County is a county of the imperial court. If I want to stay here for a long time, I will definitely have to pay this tax. But having said that, when you pass by Jinzhou Prefecture, the people there know that Lan County has already Have you fallen into the hands of bandits? How does the court view rogue bandits like us who have occupied the county but are not considered rebels?"

"I know. The reputation of Lan County pigs has spread far and wide. They are all talking about a tour of some breeding plant in Lan County. I also saw a brochure about Lan County pigs in the teahouse."

Qian Zhenniang smiled, "That was the city lord's idea. Many outsiders came during this visit, and they all came for the pigs of Lan County. After they go back, the court of Jinzhou Prefecture will definitely know that we are no longer the head of Magistrate Sun." . Is it possible that they still want to collect taxes?”

Liu Dazhuang said: "The court has not taken this kind of petty trouble in Lan County seriously. Along the way, many small counties have been occupied. Just like Li Datou, a few hundred people dared to say that they were rebelling. This There are more and more ordinary people who are struggling to survive, and rebellions, large and small, are emerging in endlessly. The imperial court is already overwhelmed with itself, not to mention that the treasury is now extremely vacant. As long as you use money to clear the way, you can buy official positions below the fourth rank. What's more, We just occupied a small Lan County, and as long as we pay sufficient taxes, the imperial court will only turn a blind eye for the sake of its own face."

This time it was Xu Zhenying's turn to be surprised.

Can you still play like this?

Just pay the money and you'll be safe? Not sending troops to attack?

Seeing Xu Zhenying's shocked face, Liu Dazhuang continued: "Full taxation has begun across the country, and it is like this in many places. No matter who the county magistrate is, as long as you can collect this amount of tax, the court will recognize your official position, saying If not, I will give you a treasure book and a seal to make you more legitimate. It is not unusual for many bandits to plunder the people's money and buy a county magistrate to pawn them off."

Qian Zhenniang was shocked: "Doesn't the imperial court have any plans to send troops to suppress the rebellious bandits?"

Speaking of this, Liu Dazhuang rarely showed a trace of contempt.

"Send troops? Where did they come from? The Tatars in the north are marching southward with overwhelming force. The chieftains in Qianzhou in the southwest are in rebellion. In the middle, there is a prince of Ming Dynasty who has been marching north to attack Bianjing City. The great Zhou Dynasty is in danger. Where can we spare the troops? Are you here to take care of soldiers and generals like us?"

Xu Zhenying was speechless for a moment.

Fortunately, she let Jiang Yongkangdong hide in Tibet and created an atmosphere of rebellion. Before she took action, the Zhou Dynasty started chaos on its own?

This was beyond Xu Zhenying's expectation.

Looking back now, Xu Zhenying has to admire her foresight and setting up the stage early. Otherwise, in this troubled world, she would have died long ago.

Even Qian Zhenniang was deeply moved.

The girl was right, the world was in chaos!

Thinking of this, for some reason, she was different from the fear and uneasiness she had felt before, and instead felt inexplicably excited.

The stage of history has been set, so what role will Qian Zhenniang play in it?

Xu Zhenying said blankly: "So, if I can raise the tax revenue of these two hundred thousand taels now, then I will become the legitimate leader of Lan County?"

Liu Dazhuang nodded, "Many rebel bandits in Shouzhou do this. They can even bribe the eunuchs of the transportation department. As long as they are managed properly, it is possible to profit from it. For example, if you report 200,000 taels to the outside world, 30 Ten thousand, and any excess of one hundred thousand taels will be divided between the county magistrate and the people of the Transportation Department."

Xu Zhenying and Qian Zhenniang were silent for a long time after hearing this.

One hundred thousand taels of silver, how many people would be plundered, and how many people would be displaced and separated from their families?

The dust of the times falls on everyone, which is an unbearable weight.

Both of them lost their excitement just now. When they thought that so many people were still in dire straits, Qian Zhenniang's excitement turned into a strong sense of responsibility!

It would be great if more people could be saved and let more people live a good life like Lan County.

But what Xu Zhenying was thinking was, how could he not collect the two hundred thousand taels?

If it's all together, what else can she do next?

Qian Zhenniang cursed: "These people are really nothing, they don't treat the common people as human beings!"

Liu Dazhuang seemed to have seen a lot, and there was no indignation on his face. He just said: "I wonder if the city lord is eager to call me back this time, but what happened to Lan County?"

Xu Zhenying stared at Liu Dazhuang, "Brother Dazhuang, do you still remember when I asked you to help me when I was exiled? What did you say?"

Liu Dazhuang thought about it and felt that it seemed like it happened in his previous life.

What did he say at that time?

Oh, he said he would talk about it after Xu Zhenying got rid of his status as an exiled prisoner.

Having come this far, there is no way he can turn back, not to mention that although Xu Zhenying is a woman, her actions are not inferior to those of any man.

There was chaos outside, so following Xu Zhenying was a good way out.

So he stood up, solemnly clasped his fists and said, "But it will be driven by the city lord."