Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 763 We can go now

"Your Excellency, are the Yan bandits not coming?" someone in the crowd asked.

Meng Changqing chuckled twice, and everyone thought she was about to deliver good news, but all she said was, "Of course I'll come."

"What kind of creatures are the Yan thieves?" Meng Changqing asked.

The crowd asked in confusion, "What is that? A robber?"

“Calling it a robber is giving it too much credit.” Meng Changqing waved her hand and gave her definition: “It’s a beast! If you don’t tame it, it will always be thinking of biting you.”

Upon hearing this, the masses agreed that the county magistrate was right.

“Last night, although we managed to defend the city walls, we didn’t really hurt them. They’ll come back to bother us sooner or later,” Meng Changqing said. “Unfortunately, although our Liang soldiers are fighting bravely to the death, we can’t really hurt these beasts right now.”

However, don't worry too much. We should continue working, eating, and sleeping as usual. Don't think that the Yan bandits are coming and we won't live much longer.

That's how it is. Our city walls aren't made of tofu. If they want to get in, it won't be easy.

As you all know, the city wall on the other side of the dangerous mountain has also been built, which provides everyone with an extra layer of protection.

After you return, pack up your important belongings and store them properly. If the Yan bandits do indeed invade, the county government will immediately notify everyone to seek refuge on the south side of the dangerous mountain.

Those who had initially felt somewhat relieved after hearing Meng Changqing's words were now on edge again. "Master, will they actually break in?"

Meng Changqing countered with a question to the middle-aged man in front of him, "Do you think it's possible?"

The man never expected the other person to retort, "Me? I can't say for sure."

“I can’t say for sure, but I guarantee that even if the Yan army invades, I can buy you time to escape.” Meng Changqing continued, “If any of you have bad legs or are really scared, you can go to the south now. There’s nothing in the south. Although the wasteland has been allocated to you, there are no houses. If you want to live there, you’ll inevitably have to start from a shack.”

"What's there to be afraid of living in a shack?" Most people in the crowd immediately made their decision: "Life is more important."

Hearing them say that, Meng Changqing added, "The city gates of that city wall are only closed at night and open during the day. As long as you are a resident of our county, you can come and go freely, whether you like to stay on the south side at night or come to the north side to farm during the day."

"That's possible! That's great!" The people who had land in the north were overjoyed. They could do both things without delay and didn't have to worry about missing the spring planting. Although the Yan bandits were coming, it wouldn't matter what they planted in the fields, there was still a possibility that the Yan bandits wouldn't be able to get in.

“Our Beishan County has a small population and a lot of land, so we can only trouble you to work harder so that we can produce more grain.” Meng Changqing said sincerely, “Thank you for your hard work.”

What's so hard about it? As long as they're doing something that offers a way out, they're not afraid of hardship. In any case, the grain tax per mu in Beishan County is fixed and won't increase arbitrarily. As long as they pay the grain tax, the rest of the grain belongs to their own family.

After returning from Xinjie, Meng Changqing went into his study and fell asleep immediately.

Xiao Dai, following orders, brought over some food, but was stopped by a guard at the study door. "The master says he's going to sleep."

Xiao Dai looked at the things in the basket and said, "I'll bring them back when the adults wake up."

Meng Changqing slept until the afternoon. When he got up, he felt dizzy and almost vomited. He had to support himself on the bed for a while to recover.

When she felt a little better, her temples started to throb again. She put on her shoes and splashed cold water on her face. "Find me something to eat," she said to the person outside.

"Yes!" the gatekeeper replied immediately.

Meng Changqing opened the door and saw Cheng Guang standing there. "Brother Cheng, why are you still standing at my door?"