After receiving a report from the soldiers, Zhang Mingde knew that the magistrate of Gaomi County and many local gentry were in the county government office, and they had been controlled by the People's Army. Zhang Mingde was also very happy and rushed to the county government office immediately.

At this time, Zheng Daiyuan and the gentry in Gaomi County were waiting for trial, and they were restless, but they did not dare to move around. Several people planned to use their money to buy the soldiers of the People's Army and let them go back privately, but they were all rejected by the soldiers, causing a stern complaint. They were also very surprised, how could these Qiuba people change their temper? In fact, even if they could leave the county government and go home, they would not have the desire to escape from Gaomi County, because the People's Army had already guarded the four gates of the county town, and no one could leave the county town without the orders of the People's Army.

Fortunately, they didn't wait too long, and saw a group of people coming in outside the county government. The one who led the way was the soldier who had just gone out. Zheng Daiyuan was a slutty person, so he naturally knew that he must be the leader of the overseas Chinese army. In fact, Zheng Daiyuan didn't know how big the leader was. He probably should be the same as the commander or the cooperative unification of the Qing army, and he was probably a middle-level officer. However, the military uniforms of overseas Chinese looked similar, and it was no wonder that they were officials and soldiers. They were all the same. Therefore, Zheng Daiyuan secretly criticized in his heart. He had heard that overseas Chinese had been overseas for a long time and their customs were similar to those of foreigners. It was indeed true. Just looking at the appearance of the army, there was no distinction between superiors and inferiors. No wonder they acted arrogantly and unreasonably.

Fortunately, Zheng Daiyuan heard the soldier who had left before saying to one of them: "Captain, he is the magistrate of Gaomi County."

So Zheng Daiyuan didn't wait for the other party to speak, stood up and saluted, and said, "The lower official is Zheng Daiyuan, the magistrate of Gaomi County. I wonder what this military gate is called?"

Zhang Mingde looked at him, nodded, and said, "I am Zhang Mingde, the commander of the Third Regiment of the 6th Army of the People's Army. If we don't move here, we are called military gates. If the boss or the like, just call me the commander."

Zheng Daiyuan hurriedly said, "Yes, I wonder what the matter is that Captain Zhang led his army to Gaomi County?"

Zhang Mingdedao: "From now on, all administrative, financial and military powers in Gaomi County will be taken over by our People's Army and Qingdao Government. I hope that Zheng Magistrate can cooperate with us well, do all the work and transfer of various materials and files. As long as you cooperate well, you can still continue to be your magistrate, but if you secretly obstruct and destroy it, don't blame us for being polite."

Although there are many new words in his words, Zheng Daiyuan could understand that overseas Chinese planned to occupy Gaomi County, and information files and other materials should refer to household registration, land tax booklets and other things. This was not surprising, but he said that he could continue to be a magistrate, so he didn't know what this meant. Could it be that overseas Chinese planned to force themselves to surrender, become their officials, and then succeed Gaomi County?

Although it was said that in the Qing court, the demotion of rebellion was a serious crime of extermination of the clan, overseas Chinese did not seem to be rebellious. The court is still in a hurry to appease them. Therefore, if he serves under overseas Chinese, overseas Chinese will be recruited by the court in the future and is granted official positions, he will not be guilty of rebellion. Even if he cannot return to the court's official system, becoming an official in overseas Chinese is a way out. Thinking of this, Zheng Daiyuan's heart couldn't help but jump again, but this time it was not fear, but excitement.

So Zheng Daiyuan hurriedly said, "Yes, the officials will definitely cooperate with the public and will never dare to make any changes. However, the county's finance, taxation, subsidy and other matters are divided into county magistrates, clerks, chief inspectors, inspectors, clerks and others. They need to gather everyone before they can make a deal? Do you need to gather everyone?"

Zhang Mingde nodded, and what Zheng Daiyuan said was not without reason. Although in some films and TV series, county officials seem to be in charge of everything, after all, there is not only Zheng Daiyuan, a county magistrate in such a large county town. However, the army does not care about civil affairs and can only wait until the land reform committee enters the city before talking. Therefore, Zhang Mingde said: "Not for now, but keep all the archives and information in the county. I will come to you tomorrow to handle the handling procedures? Just cooperate well at that time."

Zheng Daiyuan said: "Yes."

Zhang Mingde said again: "Now you can discuss the county government's name, and a notice will be made, telling the people of the county that Gaomi County has taken over, and the People's Army will not disturb the people, so that they will not panic, but do not resist, and report our orders. This can be done."

Zheng Daiyuan hurriedly said, "The officials can do this matter naturally. Please wait for the delegation leader." As he said that, he immediately arranged for the master to write an announcement.

Zhang Mingde looked at the people in the lobby again and smiled, "There are quite a few people here. Who are these people? What are they doing?"

When everyone heard this, they were immediately nervous again because they were discussing how to defend the city and deal with overseas Chinese? But this is impossible to say. He was Wan Yufu, and his face turned green at this time. Zheng Daiyuan hesitated for a moment before saying, "These people are all gentry and gentry in the county. Today, they came to find Xiaguan, and there were some county affairs discussions."

After hearing this, the gentry all breathed a little relieved. Zheng Daiyuan was still loyal enough and did not betray everyone. Two bold gentry saluted Zhang Mingde and said, "Captain Zhang, Captain Zhang, we are all kind people from Gaomi County. We will never dare to go against you. If you lack money and food, we are willing to support you. Just ask for your kindness and let us go home."

After hearing this, Zhang Mingde didn't care too much and said, "Don't worry, we are not the Qing army, we will not kill innocent people, we will not rob and rob, and we will not ask you to pay for money and food. This way, everyone will leave their name, address, and occupational situation, and you can go back."

The gentry thought to themselves, saying that it sounds nice, and they don’t kill or rob, but they collect all our land. But now who dares to say no, so they all say no, and then line up to register in turn, explaining their name, address, industries operated in Gaomi County, and land, etc. After the gentry explained one by one, the People’s Army did not make things difficult for them anymore and let them go, leaving Wan Yufu alone.

Among all the gentry, Wan Yufu was the most afraid of it, because the gentry just discussed a few things about how to deal with overseas Chinese. Even if it was leaked, overseas Chinese might not be murderous. They were just extorting more food, money and land. They only organized a landlord alliance to confront overseas Chinese, and sent troops to attack Menbu Village. Therefore, overseas Chinese would never let them go.

However, seeing that Zhang Mingde did not seem to make things difficult for these gentry, he just let the person give up his name and let him go. Therefore, Wan Yufu also felt a little hope of getting away with it. However, he also knew that others could report their real names and addresses, and only he could not, he had to make up a set of lies to deal with it. So he was not in a hurry to queue up to register. While observing what questions the People's Army would ask, he was also making up his own response language. As a result, everyone was exposed without realizing it, leaving only himself.

Wan Yufu's heart suddenly became nervous again, but at this time, he couldn't hide, so Wan Yufu had to bite the bullet and make up one of his names and jails, and they all got through it. However, when asked about his land, because the people had reported almost all the villages around Gaomi County, and they could not say that they had participated in the landlord alliance, Wan Yufu did not think about repaying the village, so he subconsciously shook his head and said, "The villain has no... no land."

Fu Zhidenran was Chang Xia, the political commissar of the Third Regiment. He didn't care when he heard this. Although most of the industrialists and businessmen in this era were also landlords, there were some exceptions. So he looked at him and said, "What business do you run in Gaomi County."

Wan Yufu was guilty of being guilty. It would be fine if Chang Xia didn't look at him, but this time he saw Wan Yufu's heart was so blank that he suddenly felt blank. He forgot all the thoughts, and opened his mouth and couldn't say a word for a long time.

At this moment, Chang Xia was also a little suspicious about what business he was running. As for thinking about it for a long time? So he frowned and looked at Wan Yufu, his voice became a little stern, saying, "Why? Do you even know what business he was running?"

Wan Yufu was shocked and said without thinking: "The villain... the villain is not running a business?"

Chang Xia couldn't help but smile and said, "Even if there is no land or business, what are you doing? Could it be that you are from the yamen?"

In fact, Chang Xia just said casually, but Wan Yufu thought he had seen something, so his face changed drastically, and even his body trembled. Chang Xia was not a stupid person, and he suddenly became suspicious and said sternly: "Tell me honestly, what are you doing?"

As a result, Wan Yufu shook even harder and shivered, unable to explain a word. At this moment, even Zhang Mingde saw that there was something wrong with it, so he asked Zheng Daiyuan: "Minister Zheng, who is this person, what is he doing?"

Zheng Daiyuan had several thoughts in his mind. He had already helped everyone cover up. So, should he cover up for Wan Yufu again? However, Zheng Daiyuan immediately gave up this idea. First, he was very dissatisfied with Wan Yufu's continuous forced himself to mobilize the residents of the city to defend the city, and to fight against overseas Chinese. Fortunately, he withstood the pressure and did not listen to him, otherwise he might have been in a different place now. Second, Zheng Daiyuan also vaguely felt that Wan Yufu and overseas Chinese did not seem to be that simple. There must be something wrong here, and he did not need to wade into this muddy water.

So Zheng Daiyuan said: "To be honest, this person is Wan Yufu, the county's clerk, who has always been responsible for the collection of money, grain, taxes and taxes in the county."
Chapter completed!