Gao Liu, the prefect's mansion.

"The Ma City is very lively recently." Guo Qing threw the bamboo board in his hand that he had just sent from Ma City to the ground and snorted coldly: "The Chu boy really has some tricks. Not only did he take Ma City without bloodshed, but he also slaughtered Aguli. The entire tribe has now become a vassal of the Ye family. Aguli is really a waste, and Qiu Chi is even a waste. Now he has turned to the Ye family!"

When he started, he was a middle-aged scholar with a haggard face. He leaned over and picked up the bamboo board from the ground. His face was a little haggard, and his eyes were even more red. He looked at the bamboo board and took a deep breath and said, "What this guy is best at is such a side-minded way! Brother Gui Nian, as far as I know, the lifeline of this Macheng is mainly based on trade. I think that the county to Macheng can set up checkpoints and raise taxes. In this way, if it is not the case that Macheng will wither before March, it will be the same as Brother Gui Nian's words?"

"Brother Shuli, I know that you have a grudge against the Ye family that destroyed your career, but don't be blinded by this hatred. The Ye family has made great contributions to attacking the crowd with few people. In the court, Cai Weng is also very good at being a human being. When he reported to the court, I will have a lot of contributions to this battle. If I raise taxes at this time and cut off his lifeline, wouldn't I be called to repay kindness and revenge?"

Looking at the middle-aged scholar, Guo Yi sat up and shook his head and said, "Besides, do you know how many prominent families there are among the merchants who come and go to Macheng? If I really do this, I will become the target of public criticism before the Macheng has withered, which will attract public anger. My brother arranged me here, but it took a lot of effort. If I get angry at this time, even if my brother comes forward, I will not be able to calm the public anger." Guo Yi shook his head.

"Forget it like this?" The middle-aged scribe was a little unwilling.

"Brother Shuli, the Wei family is a prominent family in Hedong, and his ancestors are even more prominent. The reason why Guo was inviting you at this time was not because of you, but because of my family. Brother Shuli should know that you came here for refuge. Don't cause any more trouble. No matter how powerful the Ye family is, he is just a horse city chief. After this incident is over, I can ask my brother to help you and join forces with the Wei family to help you find the position of prefect. But if the Ye family knows that you are here and leads this matter to the court through Weng Cai, you should know what crime you are carrying now. At that time, even the Wei family will not be able to protect you." Guo Frowned.

"If this boy is not eliminated as soon as possible, he will become a confidant in the future!" The middle-aged scholar stood up and said in his anger.

"I have my own concerns." Guo Zhi shook his head. In fact, as early as this morning, people from Macheng sent people to send a lot of money and property, which was the tax of Macheng.

Guo Xuan had known about the three-year tax exemption of Macheng. Ye Zhao was not an unknown person now. Not only did he have Cai Yong, he also heard that he had a good relationship with Wang Fen, the governor of Jizhou. Now that Macheng is a foregone conclusion, and Ye Zhao is so sensible, he doesn't want to break up with Ye Zhao completely because of Qiu Chi. As for the person in front of him, he is just a dog with a family. Although the Wei family has a prominent family background, he can't take care of Youzhou.

"Oh!" The middle-aged man sighed, and did not respect him. He turned around and left with anger.

"Master, after all, he is from the Wei family, why should he do this?" The butler of the Guo family bowed and said.

"Wei Xian, only to see the overall situation, but not to see the overall situation. The Wei family pushed this person out, which was the biggest mistake." Looking at the middle-aged man's back as he left, Guo Xuan sneered disdainfully.

The middle-aged scholar was Wei Xian. Ye Zhao passed the high promotion and handed over the evidence of Wei Xian to Wang Fen and Cai Yong respectively. The Taiping Sect was suppressed as Ye Zhao expected, but Wei Xian became the goat of guilt. The collusion between officials and bandits and raising thieves and self-respecting is something that the court cannot tolerate. Even if the son ignores the government today, he hates such things. Therefore, Wei Xian, the prefect, was naturally taken down.

However, after all, he is a relatively important figure in the Wei family. He has his own connections in the officialdom. Before the court arrested Wei Xian, the Wei family had already arranged for him to leave. As for the future, he could only wait for the court to amnesty the world, and then do something that could promote his fame and find ways to restore Wei Xian's official position.

In fact, according to the Wei family's plan, they wanted Wei Xian to go to Jiangdong or Shu to hide, and wait until the news passed before coming out. However, Wei Xian hated Ye Zhao deeply and insisted on coming north to find Ye Zhao's bad luck. The Wei family and the Guo family also had some friendship, so they were sheltered by Guo Shi and temporarily became a subordinate. This is also the norm among aristocratic families, and they protect each other. After all, no one can guarantee that their family will be in trouble, and they are not easy to shelter from other aristocratic families.

The housekeeper nodded and didn't say anything. In fact, he knew very well that after knowing that Qiu Chi had turned against him, his master's family actually wanted to kill Ye Zhao like Wei Xian. However, since Ye Zhao paid the "tax" this morning, his master's attitude has become different.

But even if you see through these things, you can't point them out, you can only smile and agree.

"By the way, what are the recent moves in Macheng?" Guo Bai asked.

"When recruiting refugees, Qiu Chi is busy posting list documents to various counties and recruiting refugees. In addition, he also recruits some warriors and craftsmen, and is also purchasing grain." The butler said with a smile.

"It seems... the Ye family wants to achieve some political achievements." Guo Xuan shook his head and smiled indifferently: "Don't worry about him."

"Master, since Qiu Chi has joined the Ye family, the master ordered someone to plot against him before..." The housekeeper reminded carefully.

"It's okay, now it seems that the Ye family knows a lot of sense. Since he is a good disciple of Mr. Cai, he might still ask him for help in the future. Just give him a favor. If this kid is not tactful, a small Ma City, I can make him lose all his political achievements. Don't care." Guo Xuan smiled indifferently. Ma City is located in a border area with a population of only 3,000 households. If there is no food support in the mainland, he can even be self-sufficiency. In Guo Xuan's view, such a city is like an ant, and can be strangled to death at any time.

"Here!" After hearing this, the butler stopped talking and bowed and retreated aside.

...

"Mr. Qiu's plan is really effective." In Macheng, the county government, for three consecutive days, the prefect's house was calm, which also made Ye Zhao breathe a sigh of relief.

Qiu Chi told him about Guo Qing's greed for money, so Ye Zhao made up his mind and gave Ma Cheng's two-month income as a "tax". Even he did not expect that Guo Qing, a prefect, would be so greedy for money.

"It also depends on the lord's decision to make it right so that the prefect Guo can expose this matter so easily." Qiu Chi hurriedly bowed and smiled.

"If Mr. Qiu hadn't known Guo's character well, we wouldn't have any idea. However, the food collection needs to be collected as soon as possible. I don't want to pay him taxes next month." Ye Zhao waved his hand and smiled. The little family fortune he brought from the Ye family was given out at one time this time. He also used Macheng's property to turn over and maximize the interests, but there was no more property to add Guo's bottomless pit.

"I have tried my best to do it. Within one month, a large amount of food and grass from the Zhen family of Zhongshan, Cui family of Qinghe and Gongsun family of Gongsun should be transported, but the lord still needs to be able to be with Guo Shi for a long time. If we can delay for a while, we will have more confidence for our Macheng." Qiu Chi bowed.

"Well, but don't have too much expectations, the faster the better." Ye Zhao nodded. It would be a good thing to delay it for a longer time, but he had no idea of ​​putting his hope on the enemy.

"Here!" Qiu Chi bowed.

"Have there been refugees coming these days?" After talking about Guo Shi, Ye Zhao asked again.

What he was most worried about was whether any refugees were willing to come to the village. Even if it was a low tax, it was close to the border and could face invasion from foreign races at any time.

However, Ye Zhao obviously underestimated the people's desire for low taxes now. Qiu Chi bowed and said, "Go back to my lord, within three days, about a hundred households moved to our Macheng. According to the lord's instructions, he has organized young and strong people to start reclaiming fields in the south of Macheng."

"Why are it only in the south of the city? Isn't it better to be north of the city?" Ye Zhaoqi said.

There are three rivers north of Macheng, with abundant water and soil, which is suitable for reclaiming fertile land. If you don’t need such a good place, you will go to the south of the city to reclaim it, which makes him puzzled.

"Lord, the north of the city is already at the junction of Hu and Han. Although we have contacted many tribes on the grassland, these Hu people are very wolf-like and may turn against each other at any time. Is it safer to the south of the city?" Qiu Chi said with a wry smile.

"It's okay, the north of the city must be cultivated. What's the reason for not having big land? As for those Hu people, don't pay attention to them. Wolf nature? Even if they are really wolves, they have to put away their minions in my Macheng!" Ye Zhao snorted coldly. Ye Zhao had already made some tricks about the Hu people's strategies. If he didn't talk about them in the future, within these three years, he would not only make the Macheng prosperous, but also to promote his reputation.

"I know what to do." Qiu Chi nodded and said, "I'm leaving."

"Go." Ye Zhao nodded: "Go and recruit all the masons and carpenters in the city."
Chapter completed!