In front of the Yamen of Yongxian County, Su Wen looked at Zuo Qing in surprise, and said curiously: "We are going to the Yamen for a banquet."
Zuo Qing laughed loudly and said, "That's right, you haven't been in a government office before, have you? I'll show you a little bit today."
"Haha, thank you for your support!" Su Wen said hastily.
When the three of them entered the government office, they were led by the servants to the back hall.
As soon as he entered the back hall, Su Wen's eyes widened.
The whole cattle and sheep are being roasted in the courtyard, and each cattle and sheep are taken care of by government servants in front of them.
In the house, the table is already full of dishes.
There were more than ten people in the room, and when they saw Su Wen and others coming in, their eyes were slightly hostile.
No one greeted, and no one spoke.
Everyone took their seats, Su Wen sat next to Zuo Qing, Zuo Qing smiled and said: "These guys are all representatives of our Lizhou Zongmen, and they are here this time for the division of mineral resources."
Su Wen asked curiously: "Why does the division of mineral resources come to this government office?"
Zuo Qing said in a deep voice: "We warriors, Zongmen, seem to be powerful, but compared with the imperial court, there are still a lot of weaker ones. Among the Zongmen, there are many people and powerful, and the cost is also high. If you commit a rebellion, you will be paid sooner or later. You have to find a way to get some money. Mining is a huge profit. It is possible, so the county magistrate is in charge of presiding over it."
As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man in a green robe walked in.
Everyone stands up.
"This is Lu Qingcai, magistrate of Yong County."
Zuo Qing said in a low voice.
Lu Qingcai walked to the upper seat, with a smile on his face, he waved his hands and said, "Everyone, sit down."
Everyone sat down, Lu Qingcai said: "You are all old acquaintances of this official, and we have been cooperating for more than a year, so I opened the skylight to be honest, this year, there are only three mines left for you."
Everyone's complexion changed drastically, and a man with a scar on his face couldn't help but said: "Lord Lu, isn't this too much! We pay a little bit every year, last year there were five, why are there only three this year? "
Lu Qingcai shook his head and said: "Guan Bao, don't get excited, just listen to me."
"This year, there was a catastrophe in Lizhou. I don't think you have lost any benefits, right? It's just that I can't do anything this year. I'm not afraid to tell you that the magistrate asked for two mines by name, so I can only give you the rest. Three, if you have any objections, there is nothing I can do about it!"
Zuo Qing squinted his eyes slightly, and said in a cold voice: "Three mines, seven sects, how should we divide them?"
Lu Qingcai said with a smile: "I don't care how you divide it, but as usual, the benefits that should be given will be given today, 20,000 taels per family! Those who do not pay will be regarded as quitting."
At this time, Wei Jinyong leaned into Su Wen's ear and explained to him in a low voice: "This is the rule in Yongxian County. Each family is 20,000 taels. As for the division of mineral resources, this adult doesn't care, but if anyone wants to open a mine without paying money, He will report the rebellion, and when the time comes, he will be surrounded and suppressed with a large army!"
Su Wen asked curiously, "Then what happens after the money is given?"
"Of course whoever has the biggest fist will take the most. Our Moon Worship Sect usually takes one and a half of the share, but now that we have reduced two mines, it may not be so easy this year."
At this time, Lu Qingcai laughed and said: "You guys, I know, have taken the opportunity to get a lot of young men this year, right? The rebellious army is about to disperse, and when the time comes, the manpower will be drawn back, three mines, Changing shifts around the clock to open mines is not much less than five pits, in fact, they are almost the same, it is nothing more than more dead people, don’t you think?”
He said it lightly, human life is as light as a feather in his mouth.
Su Wen looked at the man in front of him, and suddenly wanted to punch him to death!
But he knew that even if he killed Lu Qingcai, it would be useless.
He could hear clearly that the magistrate named and occupied two mines!
Moreover, he keenly understood the meaning of the words, the young men brought in by these sects were all in the chaos.
No wonder the Superintendent of Martial Arts wants to clear up these guys.
At this moment, Zuo Qing raised his glass and said with a smile: "Your Excellency said so! If so, there is indeed a lot!"
Although he said so, it doesn't mean that others think so too!
The scarred steward Bao got up suddenly, looked at Lu Qingcai, gritted his teeth and said, "I'll give you face, call you Mr. Lu, if I don't give you face, believe it or not, I chopped you up with a knife? The share of our Judingmen, Nothing less!"
Lu Qingcai was not afraid, instead he stood up, stretched out his head, and laughed loudly: "Guan Bao wants Lu Mou's head, so he can cut it off! It's just that my Da Zhou government has always been sympathetic, and Lu Mou is dead. , if your Juding Sect can not be destroyed, if your Bao Quan can not die, I will count on you! How much share is the share, you can discuss it yourself, stop talking nonsense! I am not afraid to tell you, now the Supervisor of Martial Arts has sent People have entered Lizhou, and many sects are on the list of being expelled! You can figure it out for yourself, without me covering it for you, can you escape the pursuit of the Martial Supervisor!"
The atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward! Su Wen could see that Bao Quan was furious for a moment, and he absolutely didn't dare to make a move at this moment!
Suddenly, Su Wen stood up and praised loudly: "So brave! So brave!"
He picked up his wine glass and said with a smile: "Lord Lu is full of courage, I admire you! Even the officials in Kyoto are not as brave as you, so I offer you a toast!"
Lu Qingcai glanced sideways at Su Wen, and said with a sneer, "Have you seen the officials in Kyoto?"
Su Wen said with a smile: "My father has seen some! But those officials are not as bold as adults, they are all a bit wretched."
"Who is your father?"
"Baihualou Guigong."
"Hahahaha!" Lu Qingcai looked up to the sky and laughed loudly: "You are funny!"
However, he still drank the wine in the glass, and he accepted Su Wen's sympathy, and then said with a smile: "Sit down."
After sitting down, he said: "Officials in the capital should be more cautious, but if you go to Beijing to be an official, you are the leader of the place. If you are afraid of seeing people, you don't have to be an official! Don't be afraid to say something presumptuous." , can a coward become a corrupt official?"
There was a flash of light in his eyes, and he sneered: "Since I dare to take your money, I am not afraid of you. If I am caught by you, then I don't have to be a local official. It is a wealthy family, and it should be my offering." It's not a lot, I'll give you face, you keep it, don't really think that knowing a little martial arts is so great, there are many masters in the court!"
Seeing his arrogant appearance, Su Wen couldn't help sighing.
Let's say he is a talent, such courage is indeed worthy of being called, but the more he is so bold, the more he dares to do anything, which is really hateful.
But Su Wen also understood that martial arts are not omnipotent.
At the very least, it can't really change the status quo of Da Zhou's officialdom! If he really wanted to do something, what he needed was rights!