Lantian County Town, County Government.

A middle-aged man wearing a dark green official robe and a Jinxian crown was sitting on the couch in the backyard of the county government office.

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Various official robes are divided into dark and light colors, such as green official robes. Those who wear dark green are sixth-rank officials, while those who wear light green are seventh-rank officials.

The county magistrate is usually a seventh-eighth rank official, but Lantian is a county with a high rank. The county magistrate is a sixth-rank official and wears a dark green official robe.

The county magistrate's surname is Liu, and he was born in the Liu family in Hedong. The Liu family in Hedong is also a famous family. He was about forty years old and was able to serve as the county magistrate of the sixth rank of Ji County. His career was already very good.

At this time, he sat on the couch, smiling at the young man opposite him, "Why is Goro who has time to see his uncle today?"

Sitting opposite him was Xue Wu who came from Lanxi, whose name was Xue Jin, whose courtesy name was Chu Yu.

Liu Yan and Xue Wu are both in Hedong, and they are fellow villagers, but they have a deeper relationship. Liu Yan is Xue Wu's uncle.

Xue Wu's mother, Liu, was born in the Liu family in Hedong. Liu Yan is both from the Liu family and is also the cousin of the Liu family.

When Liu married Xue Rengui, the Xue family declined, but later, Xue Rengui was persuaded by Liu to join the army to conquer Liaodong, made military achievements, and revitalize the family. When Xue Rengui joined the army, he received a lot of help from his wife, and was even able to advance all the way, and also helped by Liu.

The Xue and Liu families are both relatives and officials in the same dynasty. They usually help each other and have a very good relationship.

Although Liu Yan is Xue Wu's uncle, he has not won a lot. Although Xue Wu's seniority is light, his father is the right-leading general and the powerful general in the army. Even Xue Wu is the Flying Cavalry Captain whom the emperor relies on trust. In terms of rank, Xue Wu is also a seventh rank, which is not much worse than him, the sixth rank county magistrate.

Xue Wu was only in his early twenties and had no bright future.

"Uncle, my nephew was bullied under your rule today."

While giving Xue Wu Jiancha, Liu Yan smiled and said, "Who dares to bully our Little Fei General? Who doesn't know that you are a general, a famous brave man in the capital. The name of Little Fei General is his personal gift."

Xue Wu rubbed his hands and smiled, "If it were in Chang'an, no one would dare to bully me, but in Lantian, there were such arrogant people. This man not only dared to scold me, but even said that he had the final say in the Zhang family of Lanxi Township."

Lanxi is a township under Lantian. The Tang Dynasty was divided into ten roads, with prefectures under the roads, and counties under the prefectures. And below the county, there are townships, villages, etc.

However, if the imperial power does not go to the countryside, the county magistrate will not go to the countryside.

Generally, five miles are villages, and one township has five miles, but there are no township heads and township leaders. Instead, five milestones take turns to be responsible for township affairs, assist counties in managing rural security, collecting grain taxes, charity and enlistment of labor.

Lanxi Township is the easternmost township in Lantian County. Although it is located in the belly of the Qinling Mountains, it is still very prosperous because it guards the Lanwu Road.

Lan Xi, Zhang family, after saying this, he had some impression in his mind.

"The Zhang family in Lanxi is Zhang Fugui, the richest man in Lanxi?"

"The richest man in Lanxi, it seems that the Zhang family really has a reputation. No wonder they dare to be so arrogant. Even you can blurt out your uncle. Uncle, tell my nephew, how much money did the Zhang family respect you?" Xue Wu said with a smile.

"Don't talk nonsense, the Zhang family is just a local tyrant. But they have always been more disciplined. Whenever there is a levy in the county, they are more responsive and good at being a human being. Therefore, the county says he is kind to him. It is said that this person mainly does some loans and interest income. Although I know a little, as long as it is not too much, I will turn a blind eye. Why, has he offended you?"

The county magistrate is called Bailihou, but it is not so easy to be.

The key is that it is easy to be overshadowed by local clerks and grand clans. After all, the county magistrate is only responsible for his duties, and his term of office is often not long. If he lacks his ability, it is normal to be overshadowed.

Liu Yan is better, from a famous family and has many practical experiences in the local area. When he came, he brought many children of the Liu family, and even many accomplices who devoted himself to the Liu family. Local clerks and clan families had to be afraid of his name as Liu, so he dare not go too far.

However, it is the same for officials to do things. If someone gives you one point, you have to give two points back.

Liu Yan has been in office for more than a year and has discovered some problems, but as long as it is not too much, he will not pursue it too much. As the saying goes, there is no fish in the water, and many things are originally old problems left by taking office, or even the ones left by taking office. It is not good for everyone to pursue it.

"Abide by the rules? I'm afraid that's not the case? I heard that the richest man in Lanxi was not the Zhang family but the Li family. The richest man in Lanxi for generations and was the charity of the charity of Lanxi, but later he was framed by the Zhang family and he tried to seize and annex the family business step by step. Let's say something simple. The Zhang family not only seized the Li family's property, but even killed them all. Three years ago, they lent the Li family a burial fee, but only a few dozen cents of coins, but now they have made a profit of 800 cents."

"Ten times breath, are you saying this too much?"

These days, wealthy families have lend money to generate interest, and even temples are specializing in pawns and lending. Even the imperial court has given local government offices a sum of money, which is specifically used to generate interest, and income is used as office expenses.

However, although the interest rate of the government money in the yamen is not low, the monthly interest rate is only 8% and it is only twice the rate throughout the year.

But the Zhang family’s debt has increased tenfold in three years. This is not as simple as a bouncing profit.

"Ten times in three years? It's indeed a bit high." Liu Yan is not the kind of scholar-in-law, and he knows a lot about the people's livelihood economy. The interest rate for private lending is definitely higher than that of the official one, and even nine out of thirteen out of thirteen out of this kind. Some of them directly show that it's been increased every year, but it's ten times more in three years, and this is indeed over.

"Wuror, I'm afraid this is not as simple as the Zhang family colliding with you. Could it be that you have anything to do with the Li family?"

Xue Wu smiled and said, "I saw unfairness on the road and someone stepped on it."

"It's really that?"

"Uncle, I also want to help my uncle. You are in charge of Lantian, which is Ji County. This position is very important. Many people are watching. How many people are hoping that my uncle will have trouble so that they can arrange for their own people to replace him. The Zhang family is so arrogant and is just a dangerous pawn. Who knows when something will happen? I am worried that my uncle will be affected by innocentness by then!"

"Uncle, a person like the Zhang family who is rich and unkind and notorious, if his uncle can punish and uphold justice, I don't know how many people will applaud you and praise you for being fair and capable. Even, the Zhang family must have accumulated a lot of money over the years. If they dig this rat nest, they can still gain a lot."

"Apart from that, my uncle has been in office for so long, he can't always be harmonious, otherwise who can respect you? As long as he kills the chicken and warns, this is also a way to establish his authority!"

Liu Yan pinched his chin and looked at this nephew with admiration. It was surprising that these words made such sense. Who would have thought that this Jiangmen Huzi had so many thoughts?

However, what Xue Wu said is indeed a little reasonable. If the Zhang family's rat nest can have these benefits, why not do it?
Chapter completed!