Before the old man finished speaking, someone was dissatisfied and shouted, "Do you want to change again? This has changed over and over again, when will it end?"

"Yes, we have not paid back the money we borrowed from the government. We have to raise horses and cattle. We have to owe to the official service a lot of money throughout the year..."

"This has been going on and on, and we can't live a life..."

"That's right, today's reform will be abolished tomorrow, today will be like this and tomorrow will be like that, come and go, will the court not bothered?"

Such scenes appear inside and outside Hongzhou Prefecture, and the voices of discussion, or "opposition" gradually increase.

The notices were crowded with people, some explained and some attacked each other.

The big and small government offices in Hongzhou Prefecture, and the wealthy families have already received news and quickly started discussions.

Zong Ze, the "plenipotentiary minister", led an army of 30,000. The court obviously wanted to take action. Who can rest assured?

Hongzhou Prefecture, the magistrate's office.

Zhou Wentai was busy sorting out all the big and small things in Hongzhou Prefecture. He was surprised to see Zong Ze suddenly sending a notice.

The western seat next to him, Han Zhengyi, has served as an aide to the government office.

Han Zhengyi held the notice in his hand, looked at the contents, and suddenly looked dark and said, "Boss, from this notice, Governor Zong lost his previous caution and took every step, and seemed to be serious. However, he was not ready at all."

It was not long since Zong Ze arrived at Jiangnan West Road. Not to mention that he was not ready, he had not even stood firm.

Zhou Wentai nodded and said in a stern manner: "The tone of the notice is very firm and seems to be full of confidence. What should we do?"

Han Zhengyi calmly said, "Boss, you have considered too much. If Governor Zong wants to implement the 'Shaosheng New Policy', he can't avoid you. Wait, at most, Governor Zong will send someone to him."

Zhou Wentai not only had Cai Bian as his backer, but more importantly, he was the prefect of Hongzhou Prefecture, Hongzhou Prefecture, and the capital of Jiangnan West Road.

Zhou Wentai responded casually, but didn't think much about it. Zong Ze suddenly issued a notice, although it was unexpected, it was not a big deal to him.

Zhou Wentai said quietly for a while: "Today is the birthday of Mr. Chu. Have you received an invitation?"

Han Zhengyi looked up at the outside and said in a plain tone: "No."

Han Zhengyi looked at the side door again, walked closer and whispered: "From Ying Guan forward, the five prefects all had a close relationship with the Chu family. Not long ago, the boss refused to marry the Chu family, probably because it was a lively Chu family."

Zhou Wentai picked up a cup of tea and said, "Is there any way?"

Han Zhengyi knew what Zhou Wentai meant, and looked thoughtful, saying, "Although this Chu Yuanwai has only been the deputy envoy of the Third Department, he has been operating in Hongzhou Prefecture for decades, and the relationship between the upper and lower parts is densely packed. Not to mention other things, Hongzhou Prefecture, nearly 30% of the land in the Chu family. If Chu Yuanwai does not nod, the 'new policy' will be difficult to move forward. Governor He has used a method before..."

Zhou Wentai held the teacup and nodded silently.

The Chu family is very low-key in Hongzhou Prefecture and Jiangnan West Road, but its influence in Hongzhou Prefecture is really amazing. It belongs to that kind, without showing off the mountains and waters, but nothing can be avoided.

When Han Zhengyi saw that Zhou Wentai did not speak, he was silent.

The Chu family holds more than 30% of the land in Hongzhou Prefecture, which is not all under the Chu family, but the number covered by the Chu family's dense network of relationships.

This is a huge community of interests. If you offend one, you will offend everyone.

Therefore, everyone is also fearless.

The "New Law" has been criticized since Wang Anshi, and there are all kinds of dirty words, especially in the current dynasty, the four words "robbery of people's wealth" frequently appeared in public opinion, as if they wanted to confirm that the court wanted to rob the people.

Now, what can they do if the Chu family, which holds 30% of the land, does not agree to the court's repurchase and holds the land without letting go?

You can't really force it, right?

If the Chu family took the opportunity to make a big fuss in Hongzhou Prefecture, Jiangnan West Road and even the court, it would have a great impact. I don’t know how much obstacle it would cause to the implementation of the “Shaosheng New Policy” on Jiangnan West Road.

Zhou Wentai held the teacup for a long time and said, "Let's put it aside first, let's meet those big merchants to see if they have any way to collect more acres as much as possible."

The imperial court generally entrusts land repurchase to local merchants.

"Okay." Han Zhengyi responded. They have too many things at the moment, and they are actually doing it by the way.

Southeast of Hongzhou Prefecture.

This is a large mansion, the largest and most grand in Hongzhou Prefecture.

The huge plaque, which has been weathered and frost, is engraved with: Chu Mansion.

The gates of the Chu Mansion were open, and maids and servants came and went like clouds, laughing and laughing.

Today is their hometown owner, Chu Yuanwai’s 63rd birthday. There is a joyful atmosphere inside and outside the mansion, with guests coming and cars and horses like dragons.

Now, Chu Family Garden.

Bluestone path, rockery, flowing water, pine, plum and bamboo sea, and a paradise.

In a pavilion, an old man with a long face, a cold corner, a cold eyes, and a white hair on his temples, was sitting straight, staring at the tea cups on the tea table in front of him.

Chu Yuanwai, Chu Qingqiu.

Opposite him, a girl of sixteen or seventeen years old, wearing a single dress, carefully fucking the cup, and cooking tea over and over again.

The small teapot in my hand poured over small cups, and it immediately became hot and the tea fragrance was everywhere.

And behind the girl, two people stood.

One of them, a man who was five or sixty-sixth-similar to Chu Qingqiu, said with an angry look: "Father, the new governor can't wait. He has posted a notice in just a few days. What are you going to do? Do you want to force it to rob?"

A middle-aged man who looked like a gentle civil servant stood beside him and hurriedly said, "Shaobo is serious. It's just a notice, and the various yamen have posted a lot, so there is nothing to worry about. Don't care."

Chu Qingqiu reached out to grab a cup of tea, took a sip, then splashed it off, and said in a cold tone: "It's been a long time."

I was shocked by the loss, and the teapot in my hand almost fell off.

She bowed quickly, poured out the teacups one by one, washed them, and started again.

When the two people behind the girl saw it, they didn't care about the girl. The "Shaobo" said: "Father, you can't sit and wait for death. The court is coming in a fierce manner this time, and it is inevitable. If we don't do anything, sooner or later we will be the meat on the chopping board and will be slaughtered..."

Chu Qingqiu sat upright, watching the girl's movements seriously, frowned from time to time. Obviously, he was not satisfied with the tea-making man today, but he did not say it.

When the 'Shaobo' saw it, he couldn't help it and said, "Father, I really can't wait any longer. I got the news that almost all the people Zong Ze wanted to use were transferred from outside, and most of the prefects and counties were about to be replaced. Also, the Nanhuangcheng Municipal Department became more and more excessive, and we had blackmailed us for not knowing how much money and food we had, and we had an amazing appetite..."

Chu Qingqiu and the girl poured down again, then she looked gentle, stared at the cup of tea, and said, "I ask you, is it related to you, the death of He Yi and the death of Ying Guan and others?"

‘Shaobo’ was shocked and almost subconsciously shouted: “It has nothing to do with the child, please give me a good look!”
Chapter completed!