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Magistrate Liu immediately cursed,
"Where in the treasury is there any money or grain left to distribute to these unruly people!"
"Isn't there still this year's tax revenue and previously collected military rations in the treasury?"
The chief clerk asked in surprise.
Just finished speaking,
The registrar was stabbed by County Magistrate Li.
He then realized what was happening.
The county government's treasury does indeed have money and grain.
But in the ledger,
But it was already empty.
nothing left.
The grain in the government granary
It had long ago been sold by Magistrate Liu to a wealthy family in Yuncheng.
They just haven't had time to collect it yet.
As for those tax silvers
Besides those that were stipulated to be handed over to the imperial court,
The rest has already been wiped out on the books.
"But...but if we don't appease these people outside,"
The registrar said timidly,
"What if they actually break in later?"
"Then we're afraid..."
"No matter what, the money and grain in the treasury must not be touched!"
County Magistrate Liu said with a dark face,
The money and grain inside
But all of this was the capital he used to gain official positions through lobbying in Tokyo.
If those funds and provisions are gone...
Isn't he in this wretched place, Yuncheng?
I'd stay here my whole life!
"Your Excellency, no matter what, those soldiers guarding the outside must be appeased,"
County Magistrate Li advised,
“Our Yuncheng is right next to Liangshan Marsh,”
"Without these garrison troops, Yuncheng would probably be impossible to defend!"
"Hmph, do you think Yuncheng can be defended with them?"
County Magistrate Liu sneered.
"Don't think I don't know what kind of people these garrison soldiers are,"
"Let them go and demand money and grain from the people,"
"They're all rushing forward faster than the last!"
"If Liangshan really comes to attack,"
"They might just turn the tables,"
"They all run faster than the last!"
"But, Your Excellency, these garrison troops are no good at dealing with the Liangshan bandits, but they can be used to deal with those unruly commoners."
County Magistrate Li reminded him.
"As long as Your Excellency pays them half of their wages first,"
"Then promise them the remaining half of the pay,"
"We'll issue it after they've driven away the troublemakers in front of the county government office,"
"Hasn't the siege been lifted today?"
"If this continues, what if these troublemakers actually storm in?"
"Your Excellency, I'm afraid you won't be able to explain this to the imperial court and will be punished, won't you?"
"this....."
County Magistrate Liu also realized what was happening.
Now the area outside is surrounded by the county government office.
They said it was a group of people,
Actually, there were two groups.
Don't look at the present,
Those who hadn't received their pay stood together with the garrison soldiers, government officials, and ordinary people.
But as long as the salary is sufficient...
The knives and guns in the hands of these thugs
And the batons carried by the constables.
It can immediately be directed at those troublemakers!
After pondering for a while,
Seeing that the noise outside was getting louder and louder,
It seems that it really won't be long.
They were about to storm the county government office.
Only then did Magistrate Liu ask, unwillingly
"...30% upfront, the rest..."
"After I leave, let them go ask the new magistrate for it, okay?"
"Your Excellency, I'd rather lose my life than my money!"
County Magistrate Li said, with a wry smile,
"As long as we can appease these thugs and constables,"
"Can't you, magistrate, still rely on them to collect taxes and grain from the city?"
"Hmph, with the behavior of these unruly commoners, how could I possibly collect any money or grain from them?"
Liu Xiangzun snorted coldly.
He is not a fool.
The officials and common people of Yuncheng County suffered a miserable life.
Of course, everything is perfectly clear.
The reason why they didn't care at all
It's just because,
In his opinion,
It won't be long.
He could be transferred away from this wretched place, Yuncheng.
When,
No matter how much these people protest...
That should give the next county magistrate a headache.
What does this have to do with him!
Just like the former magistrate of Yuncheng,
What Shi Wenbin did!
While Magistrate Liu was still somewhat hesitant,
The county government office had a vermilion gate.
But then there was a sudden tremor!
It turned out to be civilians and soldiers from outside.
Seeing that the county government had not taken any action,
Some people couldn't hold back any longer.
He grabbed the stick in his hand.
They started banging on the door!
The main gate of the county government office
It's not a city gate.
If we really let these people go all out and smash things...
I'm afraid it won't be long before...
This door absolutely has to be smashed down!
"Fine! I agree!"
The door shook.
This completely panicked Magistrate Liu.
Anyway,
Let's focus on saving our lives first.
“Go up and tell the guards and officers outside,”
"I will pay them half of their wages right now,"
"The rest, once they drive away those troublemakers, I will give them all to them..."
Chapter 797 Turning Against Each Other
Although unwilling,
But according to the orders of Magistrate Liu
County Magistrate Li still had his subordinates bring a ladder.
After it was erected on the wall of the county government office,
He climbed up, trembling.
Once you've climbed up the wall,
Looking down at the crowded people,
And the garrison soldiers brought over large wooden pillars to break down the gate.
Cold sweat beaded on Magistrate Li's forehead.
In a flash,
It just popped up!