The runner heard Zhang Mingsheng's words and said, "The Zhang family said that you must have doubts in your heart. You don't know why the Zhang family has pushed you so many times, so you are anxious to ask. The Zhang family said that you don't need to wait. You will know what they mean when you hear the last piece of news.
The Zhang family said that some of the seeds can be brought to the Zhang family first. The Zhang family will be responsible for planting the seedlings. When the time comes, the seedlings will be distributed to various parts of the county. Based on the Zhang family's farmstead's direct planting of the seedlings last year, it should be able to increase the yield by 10%. Sirs, this humble one has finished speaking. "
"Hiss!" When Zhang Mingsheng and Zhao Xiang heard the last piece of news, they couldn't help but gasp. Increase the output by 10%? As long as they got the seeds to the Zhang family and planted the seedlings according to their method.
10% of the output, how much was the whole county? But why did they say that they knew what the Zhang family wanted to do when they heard the news? What was so different about this news?
Counting from the head count, the Zhang family had already pushed them seven times. Including the current one, it was exactly eight times. Why? What did eight times have to do with the purpose?
The two fell into deep thought. Their thoughts were basically the same. The first thing was to push them to the position. This was already enough. If the two of them didn't insist on staying in Sanshui County, they could directly push them to the capital and become officials of the capital.
When they first entered, it seemed that they could only be seventh rank officials, unless the emperor summoned them alone and they could mention it. Of course, they couldn't go. There were still many things to do here.
When they heard the last piece of news, they understood why they pushed them so many times.
They even knew that the two of them would go to Zhangjia Zhuangzi. Sure enough, they didn't let anything go wrong. It seemed that they knew their every move.
While the two of them were thinking about it, the runners were also thinking about it. This time, they were completely relieved. No one could push the two of them down. If they occupied that position, Sanshui County would be better in the future. They wanted to say something to their colleagues, but they saw that the two of them were silent, so they also waited.
"I know. It's too scary. The Zhang family … the Zhang family, they … they want to …"
"Brother An Ran, can you hurry up and say what you want? What does the Zhang family want? "Before Zhao Xiang could figure it out, he heard Zhang Mingsheng's exclamation and urged him on.
Zhang Mingsheng opened his eyes to the maximum and looked in front of him. His mouth was open, and there was an expression on his face that could not be described as either surprised or frightened.
Zhao Xiang reached out and pushed him, "Brother An Ran, are you trying to suffocate me to death? Tell me quickly. "
Brother Ji Fang, you see, there are business matters, agriculture matters, industry matters, official matters, as well as matters of merit and virtue. If you count them all, we have officials, agriculture, industry, and education. Moreover, none of them are simple. You see, Brother Ji Fang, we have business matters, agriculture matters, industry matters, and education matters, and none of them are simple.
What do you think Sanshui County was like? What do you think Sanshui County is like now? Also, this river has become an important road. In the future, there will be a lot of people coming and going, right? "
Zhang Mingsheng explained to Zhao Xiang one by one and finally summed it up.
Zhao Xiang nodded. He also knew that these matters included various aspects, but it had nothing to do with Zhangjia Zhuangzi's plan. He looked at Zhang Mingsheng in confusion and said,
"I understand. In the future, Sanshui County will not be comparable to the original one. Although we are a middle county, we are better than some upper counties. Especially when many people come from other places to settle down in our Sanshui County, as long as the number of people is a little more.
Then we can report to the higher-ups and let this place become … become … the Zhang family. It turns out that not only do they want to promote us, but they also want to promote the whole county from a middle county to an upper county? They want to promote eight hands, including officials, agriculture, industry, industry, and education. So it turns out that they want to promote the county?
What a big plan. When the time comes, I won't be a lower seventh-grade official. I will be upper seventh-grade official, and you will be lower seventh-grade official. Maybe with more people, I will be lower sixth-grade official, and you will be upper seventh-grade official. It's crazy. Either we are crazy, or the Zhang family is crazy.
Using the power of Zhuangzi to promote the county to an upper county? Eight hands in a row, this is the first time I've heard of this in my life. It's also the first time I've seen it. Which Zhuangzi has this kind of plan? Which Zhuangzi has this kind of ability? Zhangjia Zhuangzi can and dare to. He is the best Zhuangzi in the world. "
When he said these words, Zhao Xiang's hands were already cramping. He wanted to clench his fists, but he couldn't. He wanted to open his hands, but he couldn't. His eyes were also wide open.
Zhang Mingsheng's hands trembled as he picked up the teacup on the table. He wanted to drink a mouthful of water, but the edge of the teacup hit his teeth. No matter what, he couldn't drink it. He just held it and said:
"Honestly, using the power of a Zhuangzi to promote a county, this is unheard of. If they were given a county, wouldn't they dare to promote a province? If they were given a province, would they … … would they promote a country? Someone, come here and feed me some water. "
After saying so much, Zhang Mingsheng still couldn't drink any water. He shouted at the bailiffs.
No bailiff came over. They were also trembling. It was too scary. Zhangjia Zhuangzi actually had this kind of plan. If they didn't hear it clearly and saw it with their own eyes, they would definitely slap the person who told them this. It was just like a dream.
"Sir … … Sir, I … … I can't go over. Sir, are you … … are you telling the truth? Our … … Our San … … San Shui County is going to … … become an upper county? " A bailiff wanted to go over and feed the deputy district magistrate, but he found that he couldn't walk over. His legs were cramping. He used his hand to support himself on the wall to prevent himself from collapsing.
He had a reason to do so. If it was an upper county, the bailiffs would be different from the middle county. Their monthly salary would be higher, and their equipment would be different from the previous ones. Previously, they were allowed to use knives, but in fact, it was already a violation. They used hunting bows. If it was an upper county, they could directly equip themselves with bows. They were not allowed to use them during normal times, but they could use them during critical times.
What's up to them? Even if the county had to pay for it, the Zhang family would take care of it. For example, the most powerful counties, Chang 'an and Wannian, could even equip themselves with crossbows. Although they were not as good as military crossbows, crossbows were still crossbows. It was already good enough for the bailiffs in the lower county to have a water and fire rod.
In the future, it would be more awe-inspiring when they go out. They wouldn't have to be afraid when they encounter something. They wouldn't have to carry knives around in the middle county. They wouldn't have to worry about being questioned when they go out. If they were in the upper county, they could ride a good horse and walk around with knives. What could they do?
Zhang Mingsheng could understand the feelings of the bailiffs. He sighed and stopped drinking. Trembling, he put the teacup back down. He sat there and panted heavily, waiting for the trembling to subside. He would be fine once the trembling subsided.
His trembling body did not affect his speech much, but his voice was a little shaky.
Since he couldn't move, he could only chat.
"Brother Ji Fang, how is it? Are you convinced? In the future, San Shui County will be more stable. The bailiffs will be able to use good bows. When the time comes, I don't know if the higher-ups will give them to us. After all, our bailiffs are a little overstaffed. It's good enough that they don't investigate. It seems that we still have to wait for Zhangjia Zhuangzi to do it. The Zhang family's continuous actions will cost a lot of money. "
Zhang Mingsheng said to Zhao Xiang. He was also happy. His position was promoted, and his rank was also promoted. As long as Zhangjia Zhuangzi could do it, it would be easy for him to become an upper county. Every year, he would have to pay taxes and hand in food. Who would dare to be unconvinced?
"Yes, there are so many things. The higher-ups will not give them. If they give them out, will they rebel? But we didn't do anything wrong. When we recruited bailiffs, we did it for this step, right? There are 40 boats patrolling in the water. Each boat has 10 people, which means there are 400 people. There are not enough people patrolling in the county. Five people is still 200 people.
Aiya ~! When we forced Jia Shan to recruit bailiffs, we only knew that the Zhang family would not leave so many people idle. But we never expected that the Zhang family had considered this point at that time. Their plan was too big and too far, but it was so thorough.
Not only did they spend the last bit of money in the yamen's account to restrain Jia Shan, but they also made arrangements for today's events. What an expert! I finally understand what it means to be intertwined. The Zhang family never makes mistakes for no reason. They even had such considerations when roping in the little duke to build Shuiyun Club.
Money, it was all about money, and also reputation. Since the invention of the curved plow last year, he had been pushing it all the way. Little by little, he had finally pushed Zhongxian to Shang Xian and controlled the entire Sanshui County in his hands. Yes, he had even pushed Zhang Zhong from a small family to the capital.
I think Zhang Zhong must be one of the top three. I understand now. Those who are useful to them, they will push them away. Those who are not obedient, they will push them away. They will push you until your heart is blooming with joy. They will press you until you are heartbroken. Fortunately, we are obedient. Otherwise …? "
"Otherwise, you will be beaten to death by your mother. I know." Zhang Mingsheng didn't wait for Zhao Xiang to finish his sentence.
"You won't be able to get better." Zhao Xiang said unconvinced.
"You are the most rigid one. As a chief clerk, you can't get along well with others. You are the most dangerous one. Fortunately, you spoke up for the Zhang family. I am not. If the Zhang family treats me better, I am willing to listen to them. What kind of position is a deputy county magistrate? He doesn't have that ability. "
Zhang Mingsheng mentioned what happened in the past. At that time, when they met the higher-ups, Zhao Xiang didn't speak up for the Zhang family. Instead, he spoke ill of them. What would happen to Zhao Xiang now? It was not easy for a rigid person to lie for them. It was really lucky.
Zhao Xiang also thought of what happened at that time. He said, "What do you know? I am afraid that Zhangjia Zhuangzi will be angry and kill the cucumber sprout. My mother wants to eat it. I am doing this for my mother. "
"I, I, I am also obedient. I, I listen to the Zhang family. They are very good to me. When my little sister is sick, they, they send ginseng to my little sister for her to use. They also give her a lot of delicious food. If anyone, dares not to, not to listen to the Zhang family, I, I, I will … fall out with that person."
The yamen runner who was holding the wall also said.
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