Liu Bei and Liu Jian began to think about their mistakes and be punished at home. After Jian Yong received Liu Jian's letter, he asked him to publicize the incident of the four of them in Zhuoxian County.

Jian Yong still has the ability to talk about things. He adapted the story of the four of them when they went out to meet Gongsun, cleverly caught thieves on the road, and eliminated the dangerous things that happened when Gongsun Zan took office.

However, he also followed the advice Liu Jian gave him, that is, it doesn't matter how much nonsense he brags, but he must remember not to mention the Taihang bandits and Xianbei, not even a word.

It's just that those we wiped out were ordinary bandits.

Jian Yong has the ability to make up stories, but how to spread this story in Zhuoxian County is not what he is good at. Even if he is good at it, he must have enough money and people to do it.

But Jian Yong didn't.

Therefore, this matter must fall on Zhang Fei's head.

The butcher Haoyou's family in Zhuoxian County--lots of money, enough people, easy to do things.

With the help of the Zhang family, the story of Liu Jian and others "welcoming classmates to kill thieves and be punished" soon spread among Zhuo County.

…

In the Zhuoxian County Office, Gongsun Zan was discussing various matters in Zhuoxian County with Yu Ze, his confidant brought from Liaodong.

"Please take a look at the Ming Dynasty."

Yu then delivered a slip to Gongsun Zan.

"This is the list sent to the Ming Dynasty by the noble families of Zhuo County through Lord Lu of Zhuo County."

Gongsun Zan reached out to take it, opened it and glanced at it briefly, frowning deeply.

"so many people?"

"Yes, Zhuojun is not as good as Liaodong. Although it is also a border county, it is close to Jizhou after all. It has scholars, prominent families, and powerful right-wingers, and its interests are very wide."

"Humph, how many people can my county office recruit? There are probably over a hundred people listed here, so I, the county magistrate, might as well let them do it!"

Yu Ze said helplessly: "This has always been the case in all counties in Hebei, especially in Jiyou, and the county king doesn't take it seriously. But among these people, the nine circled at the back were personally selected by Uncle Fang.

The county prince must promote him to the department no matter what."

Gongsun Zan's expression became a little fierce: "Tao Qian's term has come to an end. The Youzhou governor will appoint another candidate some day. What is his intention of sending people to Zhuo County now?"

Yu Ze's expression was very indifferent, without any ripples.

"After all, we can't escape the four words 'sell good things for profit'. It's just that although Tao Qian's removal has been decided, the order from the chancellery has not yet arrived, so he is still in office. The governor has the heavy responsibility of supervising the officials in Youzhou. In the early Ming Dynasty,

When you get to Zhuo County, you should not mess with him."

"I'm afraid that when he returns to the capital, he will carry his personal grudges and refuse to speak kindly to the county magistrate. This is ultimately not a good thing. I really can't offend him for such a trivial matter."

Gongsun Zan was unwilling to give up, but after all, he was no longer an ignorant boy. The ups and downs in his official career in the past few years had made him meticulous and extraordinary.

Gongsun Zan threw the slip on the table, rubbed his eyebrows, and said unhappily:

"For those nine people, please ask the county magistrate to help me draft their positions and recruit them into the official office for their use."

"What about the rest?"

"Suspended."

"However, these people seem to be a little anxious."

"Urgent? Haha, it depends on how they express it. It cost nearly 30 million to get to this point. Is it possible that he became this official just for them? Those who are sensible will naturally find a way."

"Here."

The matter was temporarily settled, and Yu Ze talked about another matter.

"There is one more thing that I need to explain to you."

"speak."

"In the streets of Zhuoxian County, there are rumors about the county prince, related to the two classmates who greeted the county prince on the official road that day."

"oh?"

Gongsun Zan, who was still a little tired just now, suddenly became interested.

"Talk about it."

Yu Ze then narrated to Gongsun Zan what was said in the market that Liu Bei and Liu Jian traveled hundreds of miles to meet their classmates, killed bandits on the way, and were ordered to shut up and think about their past by their elders after returning to the county.

After hearing this, Gongsun Zan laughed heartily.

"What a hero! He actually tricked me directly... In this case, the reason why I was able to take office as scheduled without being hurt by the thieves is because of the bravery and resourcefulness of my two junior brothers?"

"Hu Chuan from a small citizen in the county is not trustworthy at all. The subordinates only told the county king to listen to it and spent their free time to deal with it."

Gongsun Zan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, as if he had thought of something.

"In the legends of the market, is there anything about the Taihang bandits and Xianbei?"

"That's not true."

"Haha, if that's the case, then it's not just a rumor spread by ordinary people."

Yu Ze heard the words and said nothing.

He also knew that this was not a random rumor by ordinary people, and that someone must have done it deliberately. However, it was not appropriate to speak ill of his two classmates and juniors in front of Gongsun Zan.

This would only be okay if Gongsun Zan said it himself.

"Ming Ting, how should we deal with this matter?"

"Haha, this is a step specially reserved for me by my junior brother. As a senior brother, I can afford it. Besides, I know how to repay my kindness and it will be beneficial to the reputation of this county. Why not do it?"

"The county prince plans to invite the two Liu Shaolangs to serve in the county office to repay their kindness and show their reputation?"

"That's not necessary. If so, wouldn't someone fall into Brother Deran's scheme?"

Yu Ze frowned, a little confused.

There is one Liu Bei and the other Liu Jian. Why does the county king only think that this move was made by Liu Jian?

"Junior brother wanted to use this method to inspire someone to use it, haha, but he forgot that the way to repay his kindness is not only the county office personnel... but also property!"

After saying that, Gongsun Zan pointed to Yuze: "Prepare the cloth and fine wine I brought from western Liaoning... and prepare five pieces of gold horseshoe. Come with me to the Liu family in person to express my gratitude."

Yu Ze was shocked when he heard this.

In the early Han Dynasty, the value of one gold coin for ten thousand coins has never changed. However, today, the value of five baht coins has depreciated. Among the people, one gold coin can roughly be exchanged for twenty thousand coins, and a piece of horseshoe gold is equivalent to about 2560 grams, which is the Han currency.

To make one gold (jin), that is to say, these five pieces of horseshoe gold can be worth one hundred thousand yuan.

Although I also knew that Gongsun Zan was doing it for his reputation, he gave the two Liu men one hundred thousand yuan in cash. Isn't this a bit too cheap for them?

Looking at Yu Ze's unwilling expression, Gongsun Zan couldn't help laughing.

"Don't worry, I sent it to you, and Liu Jian doesn't dare to ask for it. You still have to send it back!"

Hearing this, Yu Ze suddenly understood.

The county magistrate was really clever. He not only returned the favor, but also blocked the mouths of those two idiots so that they had nothing to say.

The most important thing is...don’t suffer any loss!

"By the way, have the Xianbei people tried again?"

"My subordinates interrogated all night yesterday and have found out that the young slave named Fuluo is a subordinate of Ke Zuiqing in the central part. This time, the Taihang bandits secretly united with the central part and wanted to join forces with them to sneak into the hinterland of Youzhou from the mountains to fight for

Woe to you, these people are just the first ones to investigate."

"Taihang rogue bandits..."

Gongsun Zan pursed his lips and said: "In the past two years alone, there have been thousands of families who have escaped to Guizhou in Taihang. It seems that many of them are Taiping Taoists?"

"It's just a rumor and has never been verified."

Gongsun Zan sighed and said: "Alas, today there are many living sacrifices, pagodas, and demon sacrifices, and there are also many believers. Even officials from various places have devout believers, which is not good for the country."

Yu Ze didn't seem to take Taiping Dao seriously.

"But there is nothing to be afraid of as a wanderer. The county king is overly concerned."

Gongsun Zan was silent for a moment and then said:

"Although Tan Shihuai is a foreign barbarian, he is also a man with far-sighted vision. He sent a few spies to cooperate with the people from Taihang to invade the Zhuo territory. It was just a test, and it was impossible for Xianbei to invade in a large scale.

However, these Taihang bandits and Taiping Dao people should be more careful. Send someone to report the matter to Uncle Fang and Mr. Lu respectively to see what they think."

"Here!"

Yu Ze immediately accepted the order, and then said: "However, it is not a strange thing for Taihang Mountain to overlook the secluded area, and for bandits to flee in the counties. I am humble and afraid of you. The prince of the mansion and the princes of the counties have known about it for a long time, and they just acquiesced to each other.

If the Ming court raises this matter, I am afraid it will arouse public anger..."

"Of course I know that they have communicated with each other for a long time, but I don't know it. Now that I know it, if I don't do anything, it is useless to be a border commander! You and I are both heroic men in Liaoxi who are good at riding horses and are better than bows. We are included in this turmoil.

In the officialdom, do we have to collude with these corrupt officials from the Central Plains in everything?"

Yu Ze's heart was filled with excitement when Gongsun Zan said it, and he immediately handed over:

"I am willing to be driven by you, even if I die, I will have no regrets!"

"Okay, I'm tired. Let's go and rest first. You prepare gifts and gifts. I will go to the Liu family in person to see my two junior brothers in the future."
Chapter completed!