Chapter 36 The tax collector leaves and the news brought back by Chen Shuiwen

The next day.

Chen Nuo welcomed Tax Collector Ning to get on his horse and said goodbye again.

Tax collector Ning rode his horse in front, followed by two government servants. Finally, Chenjiazhuang sent out to drive the grain, grass and silver pulled by ox carts and mule carts.

There is also a team of young men accompanying them to escort them.

Originally, after the tax collector checked it, he handed it over and the county sent someone to receive it. However, Chenjiazhuang was always sensible, so he skipped this step and sent it directly. In this way, it would be more pleasing to him.

But this time, it was not just to send grain taxes. Chen Nuo's uncle Chen Shuiwen was also with him. The purpose was naturally to buy grain. Moreover, he also added a temporary purpose to inquire about the recent situation of the house.

If you follow the tax collector Ning and hold on to the tiger skin, the journey will be smoother and you don't have to worry too much about safety.

After all, the world is not completely in chaos yet. No matter what happens, we have to wait until the end of autumn.

Chen Nuo looked at the uncle and Tax Collector Ning walking away from each other and withdrew his gaze.

"I don't know how much money this job of collecting money and food will cost."

Chen Nuo suddenly felt that the silver he got from Hujiacun was not enough.

…

Hujiacun.

As soon as Hood sneezed several times, he suspected that someone was cursing him behind his back.

But I can't care about that at the moment.

Ever since he was defeated and robbed by those guys from Chenjiazhuang two days ago, the entire Hujia Village has been in mourning. What's even worse is that the villagers have a lot of opinions against him!

Very big!

He had heard that someone was going to impeach him.

You must know that although his lineage is the clan leader, other clansmen also have clan elders, so it is not impossible to kick him out.

"No, I have to think of a way."

While he was thinking this, people began to gather behind the scenes in the village.

One of them had a white scarf tied to his left arm and was of strong build.

"Brothers, Hu Deyi has been the leader of the clan for so many years, which has brought benefits to his lineage. This time so many people went out, only people from his lineage came back. If it weren't for that guy Hu Dao, he didn't come back either. , I think it was him, Hu Deyi, who deliberately let people of our lineage die."

"Yes, eighteen people, all from their lineage. I feel like Hu Dao is also hidden."

"Yes, he knows how to bully us day by day. Every time he fights with the people in Chenjiazhuang, the benefits are only a little bit!"

"Last time, my family's land share was reduced and it was given to his nephew."

"Brother Li, tell me what to do! We will all follow!"

A trace of joy flashed in Hu Li's eyes.

Do these people really think Hu Deyi did it on purpose?

not necessarily.

However, Hu De's rewards and punishments are usually unclear, and everyone is too resentful. It's just his prestige that suppresses him. Now that he has suffered a big loss, he deserves to be punished!

"Okay! Brothers, if that's the case, then listen to me. We must overthrow this old man, but we don't have enough strength, so we can only call in foreign aid."

?

foreign aid?

"That's right, I was running business outside during this period and met a few noble people with incredible power. If we can get their help, maybe we can force that old man to step down."

Noble person? Incredible power?

For a moment, everyone looked at each other, a little hesitant.

"Humph, you don't believe me? Okay, I will bring the nobles here in a while."

"No, Brother Li, why do you want to help us?"

Someone asked about the idea.

"The nobles are kind-hearted and don't want to see us suffer... Well, they need some sacrifices. Don't get me wrong, they are just ordinary animals." Hu Li said.

"this……"

Some of them are afraid of sacrifices and so on.

"What? You don't believe me?" Hu Li's face turned cold.

"How could that happen? Okay, just do whatever Brother Li says!"

Everyone echoed in agreement.

Hu Li looked satisfied when he saw this.

Wouldn't that be great?

When the time comes, the nobles will help me become the patriarch, and I will give the money of the patriarch’s old man to the nobles. Can’t you guys follow me and have some soup?

The atmosphere became harmonious.

Hu Li didn't see it, but there were a few people with flickering eyes.

…

the other side.

Just the past two and a half days.

Chen Shuiwen came back.

Also brought back a batch of food.

Chen Nuo and his uncle walked towards the entrance of the village.

At the entrance of the village, Chen Shuiwen looked at the mule carts one after another and the grain on them, and finally let out a long breath.

The ride was quick but was a bit of a workout for the heart.

With such a large batch of food, if something unexpected happened, he could also have an accident.

Fortunately, although there were some conditions along the way, he returned safely. However, Chen Shuiwen's face became ugly when he thought of the things he encountered on the way.

This world is so...

At this time, he caught a glimpse of two figures from the corner of his eye, and Chen Shuiwen quickly calmed down and faced them.

"Clan leader, great uncle."

Uncle is already an honorific title for people in Chenjiazhuang.

"Well, Shui Wen, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work, it's just for our Chen family."

"The total amount of food purchased this time" has not yet been finished.

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "Let's not talk about this for now. Let's go back, sit down and talk slowly."

Chen Shuiwen nodded.

Generous table.

Black wood chair.

Tea.

The uncle gave a brief explanation and then left. He had to go back to feed the chickens.

Chen Nuo poured a cup of tea for Chen Shuiwen, who took it and drank it.

It must be said that it might be because Chen Nuo had just become the patriarch, or because he looked immature, or because they were direct relatives.

When Chen Shuiwen was alone with Chen Nuo, he was not so restrained, but not so respectful either.

"Nuozi, this is the bill for buying grain this time, take a look."

Chen Nuo looked at it while listening to Chen Shuiwen complaining.

"You don't know, the price of grain there changes every day. Today it's 2 taels and 5 cents, tomorrow it's 6 cents, and the day after tomorrow it's 6 cents and 5 cents. It's outrageous!"

"On the road, I've seen refugees here and there, and they seem to be from remote areas of An County. I don't know how many refugees there are in other places. It's just the autumn harvest!"

"Also, the road is a bit unsafe. I almost met bandits several times. If we weren't so many people, I'm afraid we would have been robbed."

"By the way, I also asked about the household office you mentioned. The one I know A friend asked me about it, but I fooled him. But I got the news after I went there. They just didn't publicize it. But if you go there and ask, they will tell you that this matter has actually started several days ago. What is the pre-set? I don't know whether it has officially started or not...

Only our small forces don't know...

I asked, the minimum is 600 taels of silver, and some places have actually been robbed by the big families in the city..."

"More than 20 villages and towns, one-third of them are not on it."

"I gave some money to see the map, and I was almost kicked out..."