Before leaving, Hu Xiaotian asked Liang Yinghao and Xiong Tianba to stay, with their force, they could temporarily shock the group of guards, so as not to forcibly send the refugees back to the ship.
In fact, there have been a number of shipwrecks during this time, and thousands of refugees have died as a result, and this dire situation continues.
Li Chengming accompanied Hu Xiaotian to the Yamen, the Taishou Mansion was also left by the former Dayong, the scale of the building is not small, but the courtyard is cold, and the Taishou Mansion of Nuoda does not see a few people coming in and out, Li Chengming explained to Hu Xiaotian on the way that he only has his name in Dongliang County and has no reality, except for a few civilian officials under his command, he can't command others at all.
Now Dongliang County is actually in charge of several local wealthy merchants, the leader is called Hu Zhongyang, is a well-known shipping merchant, in the glorious period once had more than 200 large and small merchant ships, after the return of Dongliang County to Dakang, he reduced the scale of shipping on a large scale, there are still as many as 50, the organization of rich merchants in the city to raise funds, the formation of the guard is also his idea.
In fact, before Dongliang County returned to Dakang, most of the wealthy businessmen had moved to Dayong, and most of these people left behind were unable to leave their homeland, of course, a large part of them thought that Dayong would definitely recover Dongliang County in a short time.
Hu Xiaotian didn't care about settling down, and asked Li Chengming to invite several leading figures in Dongliang County to the Yamen, it stands to reason that Hu Xiaotian is the first day to arrive today, and these local businessmen should be welcomed, but these people all chose to avoid it, obviously not giving Hu Xiaotian, the new city lord, any face.
Li Mingcheng was also quite embarrassed, he knew the local situation very well, and knew that even if he went to invite him personally, these people might not be willing to give him face.
But Hu Xiaotian's order he couldn't disobey, so he could only do it head-on, and sure enough, it didn't take long for Li Mingcheng, the Taishou, to walk back dejectedly, and no one was willing to give him face.
One by one, they either said that there was something wrong, or they simply closed the door.
Li Mingcheng said with a bitter face: "Master Hu, there is really no way to be humble. ” Hu Xiaotian nodded, when he first arrived in your land, these businessmen actually twisted the rope to give themselves a dismount, as the new city lord of Dongliang County, I invite you to come and you don't come, this is simply a toast and no food.
Li Mingcheng thought in his heart, although you Hu Xiaotian are the future colt of Dakang.
But the situation in Dongliang County is special, and even a few of you are afraid that you will be powerless, and in the end you can only end up like me.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I originally wanted to discuss the matter of refugees with them, since this is the case, then there is no need to discuss, Li Mingcheng, you go and pass on my order, and let the refugees who have arrived in Xiasha Port be released, and no one can stop them."
Otherwise, it will be punished as treason. ” "What" Li Mingcheng's eyes widened in surprise.
Hu Xiaotian said: "You didn't hear what I said, those so-called escort teams are not Dakang at all.
How can the people organize and arm you privately, as a magistrate, and turn a blind eye to this, if you are investigated, you may be in a lot of trouble, pass on my order, immediately disband the so-called escort force, and if anyone dares to claim to be in the name of the escort force, it is a rebellion."
Li Mingcheng gasped.
He also had no way to reach a tacit understanding with those merchants, the imperial court did not send troops and horses, and he and a few staff members alone could not manage such a large Dongliang County.
When Hu Xiaotian first came to Dongliang County, he still put on a reasonable appearance, but he didn't expect that his first decision would be so arbitrary, Li Mingcheng could only sigh secretly.
According to Hu Xiaotian's actions, within three days, Dongliang County will inevitably fall into chaos.
Li Mingcheng could only go to Xiashagang to pass the order, Hu Xiaotian's two orders were like thunder on the ground, first disbanded the escort team, and then let these refugees enter Dongliang County, in the eyes of the people of Dongliang County, this new city lord simply wants to add fuel to the fire, making matters worse, for fear that Dongliang County is not chaotic enough, and will ruin this good city.
In the afternoon, Xiong Tianba and others came back, Hu Xiaotian asked about the latest situation, Xiong Tianba said happily: "Li Mingcheng came to give an order, saying that the escort team should be disbanded immediately, and the refugees would be let into the city, and the entire Xiasha Port was full of cheers, and those refugees called you Lord Qingtian, and some of the guards wanted to stop it, but I kicked them into the river." ” Liang Yinghao did not speak on the side, and his face looked extremely solemn.
Hu Xiaotian knew that he was old and respectful, and said with a smile: "Yinghao, you just have to say anything." ” Liang Yinghao said: "Mansion master, there are no soldiers and horses stationed in Dongliang County, although the thousand guards are civil organizations, they are the guarantee of maintaining law and order, you have disbanded them all, this Dongliang County must be chaotic."
Also, although those refugees are pitiful, if they swarm endlessly, I am afraid that the local people of Dongliang County will also be affected, and Dongliang County is not far from collapse. ” Hu Xiaotian laughed, how could he not think of these obvious things Xiong Tian said domineeringly: "Hey, Brother Liang, don't worry, my third uncle must have a way." ” Liang Yinghao glared at this guy, this kid recognized himself as Brother Liang, and he should be a generation higher than him in terms of seniority.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I can't do anything, I wanted to discuss with a few local businessmen, but these guys don't give me face one by one, since I don't eat the toast, I can only give them a glass of punishment wine first." ” Before Hu Xiaotian finished speaking, Li Mingcheng hurriedly walked in, panting and said, "Lord Hu, dozens of businessmen have come outside Master Hu, and they want to see you." ” Hu Xiaotian said unhurriedly: "I invited them to come, but they refused to come, and now they actually took the initiative to come, are these people cheap?"
Li Mingcheng said: "To see or not to see adults" Hu Xiaotian said: "See, I can't be as knowledgeable as this group of snobbish businessmen, but let the one who takes the lead come in, and I don't have the time to meet the others, and I don't have time to meet them." ” Li Mingcheng now began to understand the original intention of Hu Xiaotian's two orders, it was the indifferent attitude of these businessmen that angered Hu Xiaotian, Hu Xiaotian used a little means, and let these businessmen obediently come to the door to meet, although the goal was achieved, but Li Mingcheng always felt that it was inappropriate, after all, these businessmen held the economic lifeline of Dongliang County, if they were angered, what would happen if they were not even, looking at Hu Xiaotian's calm appearance, it seemed that he had a plan in his chest, could it be that this young man already had a way to deal with it Hu Zhongyang walked into the middle hall and saw the new city lord Hu Xiaotian sitting there alone and quietly drinking tea, Li Ming became Hu Zhongyang's introduction: "Brother Zhongyang, this is the new city lord Lord Hu" Hu Zhongyang is thirty-nine years old, with a strong figure, purple skin, thick eyebrows and big eyes, walking with a tiger, clasping his hands into fists and saying: "Hu Zhongyang, a grass man, see Lord Hu" Hu Xiaotian smiled slightly, glanced at Hu Zhongyang, pointed to the chair that had been prepared for him and said, "Please take a seat."
Hu Zhongyang sat down after thanking him, and quietly looked at Hu Xiaotian, although he had already heard of Hu Xiaotian's name, but he didn't expect Hu Xiaotian to be so young, and he couldn't help but have a sense of contempt in his heart, you Hu Xiaotian is nothing more than a gentleman from the capital, and you don't even understand the truth that a strong dragon does not suppress the head snake of the ground, do you think that the imperial court gave you Dongliang County, and you can really take over everything here Hu Xiaotian asked people to serve tea, looked at Hu Zhongyang with a smile and said, "What is the matter with Hu Caidong coming to me?"
Hu Zhongyang said: "Lord Hu, the grass people just heard that Lord Hu came to Dongliang County and gave two orders, one is to disband the escort team, and the other is to allow refugees who smuggle across the river to enter Dongliang County freely, and no one can stop it."
Hu Xiaotian took a sip of tea, nodded and said, "It's true."
Hu Zhongyang said: "Don't you know the situation in Dongliang County?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "When I first arrived in your place, I really didn't know what the situation was here. ” Hu Zhongyang sighed secretly, you don't understand anything, why do you want to give orders indiscriminately, of course, you can't say it directly, he sighed and said: "My lord, since Dongliang County returned to Dakang, Dakang only sent officials and did not send any soldiers, and there was no one in the entire Dongliang County, let alone any garrison, Dongliang County has always been simple and simple, and the people can do not leave the road and do not close their doors at night, the situation has been quite stable, but in the past six months, Dakang has continued to have refugees crossing the Yongjiang River into Dongliang County, The situation here has gradually become worse, we have applied to the government many times, asking the imperial court to send troops to assist in management, but the imperial court has never taken any action, in desperation, we can only donate our own funds, set up a guard team, maintain law and order in the city, and protect the legitimate interests of the people. ” Hu Xiaotian said: "The imperial court can agree to you doing this" Hu Zhongyang said: "Master Li said that he has played the imperial court. ” Li Mingcheng said embarrassedly: "It is true that I wrote to the court, but the court did not approve it." ” Hu Xiaotian said indifferently: "That means that the imperial court did not agree to your private organization of the army."
Hu Zhongyang said: "Lord Hu, it is not an army, but a team that guards the security of the city and ensures the safety of property. ” Hu Xiaotian said: "What's the difference without the consent of the imperial court, if you form an army privately, even if you don't have the intention of rebellion, at least you will be punished for contempt of the imperial court."
Hu Zhongyang argued: "Lord Hu, if there was no such escort team, let the refugees continue to pour in, I am afraid that Dongliang County would have collapsed long ago.
We can't bear to see our hometown fall like this, so we did that. ” Hu Xiaotian said: "There are a few things you must be clear, the first Dongliang County is the land of Dakang, not any of you, you have no right to refuse the people of Dakang to appear here, let alone turn them away."
Second, the emperor gave this place to Princess Yongyang as a fiefdom, and I was appointed as the lord of Dongliang County, which means that only I am qualified to decide whether there is a need for the existence of the guard.
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