Chapter 50 The Way of His People
Feng Gouzi's nature has changed a lot in the past year, and with the experience in Fengxiang Mansion and Jishengtang some time ago, it should not be a big problem to do this, and the Fan family does not dare to say anything, so as long as they are careful, this matter should not be difficult.
After simply cleaning up, Li Lingfeng and Feng Gouzi chose a few reliable subordinates, so they immediately left Lianhua Mountain, disguised as a foot merchant, left the boundary of Yangcheng County, and rushed to Pingyang Prefecture.
After this matter was arranged, Xiao Tianjian immediately discussed with Fu Deming about the matter here. Now they are still facing a great threat, that is, the matter that Feng Tiancheng sent Feng Xi to the county before his death.
Through the interrogation of Feng Xi, Feng Xi confessed all these things, and his betrayal to Feng Tiancheng left him no way out. He could only follow Xiao Tianjian honestly. Originally, Xiao Tianjian looked down on such a person, but considering that the chickens and dog thieves also had their use. , and Feng Xi was in contact with the officials in the government, and he was also very familiar with the ground, so he left this man under his hands to do business.
And Feng Xi has no choice now. He saw Xiao Tianjian's fierceness with his own eyes. He ruthlessly slaughtered Feng Tiancheng and his trusted men, even their families, and his wife and children were properly protected by the Xing Tianjun because they stayed in the village. Fortunately, he was able to escape his life. He had a wife and children here. In addition to doing things honestly, Feng Xi had no choice. What's more, his reputation as a seller had already spread. Even if he went elsewhere, no one looked up to him, so it was better to eat in Xing Tianjun.
Xiao Tianjian can't help but pay attention to Feng Tiancheng's ins insult of the government to send troops to suppress their Xing Tianjun. Although they have initially gained a foothold in the south of Yangcheng, because the time is still short and the foundation is still very unstable. If it is really Zezhou to send troops to suppress it, although he is confident that he will defeat it. However, that will attract the attention of Shanxi Chief Cabinet Secretary and many officials in Shanxi, and they are worried that it will attract more officers and soldiers to suppress it, so his plan to build a base will not be able to proceed.
Therefore, it is better not to fight with the government in Zezhou at the beginning of spring. How to solve this problem has become a new problem in front of Xiao Tianjian.
After discussing with Fu Deming, Xiao Tianjian said, "The most important thing for us now is to get rid of the taboos of these officials in Yangcheng County. Anyway, they have long lost control over the southern area of the county. We came here and are intertwined in this area with Zhao Xiaofeng, which is not substantive to them. The difference.
So this time we have to find a way to settle the hearts of these people first, and try our best to make them not rush to deal with us! I have an idea. How can Feng Tian become able to sit here steadily in the past few years? Isn't he in collusion with the government? What did these officials read for half of their lives and came out to seek an official figure?
Fu Deming immediately replied, "Of course, I'm looking for wealth and glory!" It can be said that there are very few officials who really want to do something for the country! What on earth does the general want to say?
Xiao Tianjian nodded and said, "Yes! You're right. An official is asking for glory and wealth. To put it bluntly, you still want to ask for wealth and fame. No one wants to make a big deal on their own! So we might as well take advantage of the psychology of these people. Feng Tiancheng can bribe them, so why can't we bribe them? As long as we give them a guarantee and spend some more money, they don't want to fight with us!"
Fu Deming was overjoyed and immediately said, "Yes! What the general said is very true! He can do this with his white face. Why can't we do this? Fortunately, I didn't kill Feng Xi this time. I just took advantage of Feng Xi's relationship with the government. It's not bad!"
As soon as the matter was settled, Xiao Tianjian immediately attracted Feng Xi in front of him. As soon as Feng Xi saw Xiao Tianjian, his legs and stomach turned his muscles. He quickly knelt down and greeted Xiao Tianjian. Xiao Tianjian didn't want to see this man, so he accepted his kneeling salute. After he finished his salute, he waved to him to stand up and asked him: "Feng Xi, are you used to it here?"
Feng Xi quickly nodded with a smiling face and said, "General, the general is not thin with the little one. The little one is doing well here, which is more comfortable than following Feng Tiancheng at the beginning! Thank you, General, for your generosity. I don't remember the former mistakes of the little one. The young family is grateful to the general. The mother-in-law of my family also set up an immortality card for the general at home!"
Xiao Tianjian waved his hand impatiently and said, "Don't slap your beard in front of me. I don't need you to do this here!" As long as you do your job steadily, it will be done!"
Feng Xi's flattering expression suddenly froze on his face. He was a little uncomfortable with Xiao Tianjian's way of speaking for a long time, but at least this man was also a smart man. He quickly adjusted his mentality and said to Xiao Tianjian, "What the big man said is very right. Please give orders from the big man!"
Xiao Tianjian then opened his mouth and said to him, "This time there is something that I want you to go to the county. I will allocate 2,000 taels of silver for you. You take it to the county and find the magistrate of Yangcheng for me, and the officials in charge of the county. As for how to divide the money, it's up to you, but you have to spend it for me!
There is only one purpose. You tell them that Feng Tiancheng is dead, and I will be the only one to decide here in the future. Our Xing Tianjun came here and did not intend to attack their county. What should their officials do? As long as they don't transfer troops to deal with me, I will not embarrass them and will never disturb them. County, and you tell them again, so that they can rest assured that although I can't guarantee that the taxes they collect every year will be paid to him, I will also pay them 20% to 30% every year, which is much better than they didn't receive a taels of silver from Zhao Datong, Xiao Butcher and Feng Tiancheng before!
In a word, let them understand that I don't want to tear my face with them. If they dare to mobilize troops to suppress me, then I will not be polite to them. Zhao Datong and others can be destroyed. In the small Yangcheng County, I can still fight down. If they don't know what's good or bad, then their official will be the end. I invaded the county and killed their whole family!
Do you understand what I mean? What should I say? It's up to you. I will arrange reliable people to take the money to the city with you! Don't want to play tricks!"
After hearing this, Feng Xi's heart trembled, and he said that his new master's handwriting was really big! Two thousand taels of silver, how many people can't get the money if they have to toss around for a long time! With such a big wave, he threw it out, which was much bigger than Feng Gouzi's original hand!
So he nodded quickly and agreed, but he was a little embarrassed. He whispered to Xiao Tianjian, "The big boss, I had some contact with the county magistrate and the patrol before, and I didn't meet the county magistrate directly. This matter..."
"Don't talk nonsense. I'll give you the money. If you can't even spend it, don't stay with me. If you do it well, it's good for you. If you can't do it well, hum..." Xiao Tianjian didn't say how to deal with him, but just this cold hum scared Feng Xi.
"Yes, yes, yes! The little one is obeded, the little one will definitely do it well! Lord, please rest assured!" Feng Xi was smart enough. As soon as he heard Xiao Tianjian's words, he quickly agreed, and he suddenly remembered that Xing Tianjun called Xiao Tianjian a general, so he simply called Xiao Tianjian his lord.
Xiao Tianjian nodded to Tietou and said, "Take him to get the silver!" By the way, arrange a few brothers to go to the county with him to handle this matter! Remember to keep him safe!"
Tietou nodded and said, "I know, don't worry, general!"
After saying that, he turned his head and said to Feng Xi with a disdainful look, "Come with me!"
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