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Chapter 5 Families and Pirates

Unconsciously, several people came to a courtyard.

Zhao Mansion!

With a gorgeous facade standing on such a dilapidated street, Zheng Ming thought he was looking at flowers.

"How is this going?"

Lu Shou replied, "Your Highness, this is the Zhao family, the largest wealthy household in Shanhai County."

"Although Shanhai County is poor, there are still several wealthy families. Among them, the Zhao family, the Song family and the Liu family are the most wealthy." Speaking of this, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

Zheng Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, did not speak, and returned to the county office with his hands behind his back.

After returning to the county office, sitting in the lobby, Zheng Ming looked at Lu Shou.

He suddenly found that the old man seemed a little dishonest.

When he learned about Shanhai County before, he thought this old man Lu was a mediocre person.

But looking back now, it doesn't seem like that.

In such a nearly lawless Shanhai County, old man Lu is not incompetent if he can sit firmly as the county magistrate for 30 years.

"Let me explain, don't try to fool this king?" Zheng Ming asked.

"Ah! What does the prince mean?" Lu Shou looked confused.

Zheng Ming sneered: "Master Lu, stop pretending, this king is poor now, and I'm not in the mood to talk nonsense with you."

"My lord, I'm not pretending to be an official, I'm an official~~" Lu Shou said and stopped suddenly.

Zheng Ming looked at him quietly, his cold and stern eyes stabbed fiercely on his old face.

Smelly old man, act with me!
Lao Tzu has read countless films, and you are still far from trying to deceive me with your acting skills.

Feeling Zheng Ming's gaze, Lu Shou became more cramped.

After a long time.

With a puff, he knelt down in front of Zheng Ming and said, "I also ask the lord to forgive me."

When Zheng Ming saw this, a smile appeared in his eyes.

Old man, you can't play.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

Now Lu Shou no longer hesitated, and told the actual situation of Shanhai County one by one.

He didn't lie to Zheng Ming before, but he hid a lot of things.

Among them, there is the problem of Zhao Song and Liu Sanjia.

First of all, Shanhai County is very poor, but it does not mean that everyone is poor. The three families of Zhao, Song and Liu are the representatives of the rich, and they occupy almost [-]% of the farmland in Shanhai County.

The registered arable land in Shanhai County is only more than 30,000 mu, but the unregistered area is 120,000 mu, all of which are occupied by the three families of Zhao, Song and Liu.

Not only that, but the three families also had many servants and tenants, and the population in their hands was more than the population in the county yamen's household registration.

"In addition to these, the three of them also colluded with pirates, and the pirates of Fuhai Island were supported by them." Lu Shou said.

pirate!

Zheng Ming frowned slightly.

Shanhai County faces the sea in the east and is the only coastline of the Dali Dynasty. The predecessors knew little about maritime affairs, and Zheng Ming ignored it.

In this way, as long as the three families of Zhao, Song and Liu are eliminated, the situation in Shanhai County will improve.

The three families of Zhao, Song and Liu are a big mountain pressing on Shanhai County. Only by eliminating them can Shanhai County develop and Zheng Ming can live the rich life of his dreams.

"What is their strength?" Zheng Ming asked.

Still kneeling on the ground, Lu Shou replied, "The three families of Zhao, Song and Liu have 500 people in the city as guards, and there are more than 1000 pirates on Fuhai Island."

Zheng Ming squeezed his chin.

There are more than 1000 pirates and four 500 people as guards. No wonder Lu Shou has nothing to do with them.

Moreover, the geographical location of Shanhai County is so peculiar, even if these three rebellions, it is estimated that the Dali Dynasty would be too lazy to come to pacify the chaos.

"How did you become the county magistrate for 30 years?"

Lu Shou said bitterly: "Xiaguan, the county magistrate, is actually the puppet of the three of them on the bright side."

Having said that, Zheng Ming understood.

It is estimated that the three families do not want to rebel explicitly. After all, the Dali Dynasty is much stronger than them, and they are also afraid of angering the Dali Dynasty.

So they got a puppet county magistrate. In name, Shanhai County is still the territory of the Dali Dynasty, but in fact it is in their hands.

After straightening these things out, Zheng Ming leaned on the chair, crossed Erlang's legs, and smiled lightly: "Lord Lu, now that this king is here, do the three of them have anything to say to this king?"

Lu Shou raised his head, glanced at Zheng Ming, and lowered his head quickly.

"They, they hope that the prince can maintain the current situation in Shanhai County. If the prince agrees, they are willing to give 3000 taels of silver every year."

"Tsk tsk, 3000 taels is really stingy." Zheng Ming sneered.

"What about you?"

Zheng Ming looked down at Lu Shouhuabai's head.

Lu Shou touched his head and said, "Xiaguan is loyal to the imperial court and the prince."

"It's good to say good things, get up." Zheng Ming said.

Lu Shou is a puppet supported by the three families of Zhao, Song and Liu, and he certainly cannot fully believe it, but now he has no one in his hands, and he can't use it, so he can only keep it temporarily.

As for the three families of Zhao, Song and Liu, they must not stay.

There is no room for snoring on the side of the couch.

This Shanhai County is Zheng Ming's fief, how can it be controlled by others?
Whether it was for his own safety or for a prosperous life in the future, Zheng Ming had to eliminate these three families.

Zheng Ming pondered for a moment, then said, "Go down first."

Lu Shou bowed his head and slowly exited the lobby.

After he left, Zheng Ming asked Yu Huatian next to him, "What do you think we should do next?"

Yu Huatian pondered for a while and said, "His Royal Highness wants to deal with the three families of Zhao, Song and Liu, but the strength of the escort team is not enough."

"From what the county magistrate said, it can be seen that these three families have been united. The purpose is nothing more than hoping that the prince will also become their puppet, and don't interfere with them continuing to be the emperor of Shanhai County."

"His Royal Highness wants to clean up them, you can try to divide, pull one, beat one, scare one."

Yu Huatian was really thoughtful, and after a while, he came up with a reliable solution.

Zheng Ming pondered, but he was weighing the strength of the two sides in his heart.

He now has a fourth-rank master in Yuhuatian, six fifth-rank factory guards, and Luo Jing who is also a fifth-rank, and 35 guards with some cultivation.

The opponent's three guards have four 500 people, and more than 1000 pirates.These guards and pirates may not have high cultivation levels, but they are numerous and powerful. If there is a real fight, Zheng Ming's side will definitely lose.

Although the fourth-rank master is powerful, he can escape even if hundreds of people are besieged, but that is Yu Huatian, not himself.

Therefore, in the absence of absolute strength to suppress, it is best not to act rashly.

"At present, we don't know much about the situation in Shanhai County, so don't rush to take action. You can arrange for someone to go out and find out the specific situation of Shanhai County, the three families of Zhao, Song and Liu, the pirates on Fuhai Island, and the specific situation of the people. "Zheng Ming said in a deep voice.

"The slaves obey." Yu Huatian replied.

Zheng Ming waved his hand, indicating that he can go.

Since then.

Zheng Ming came to the backyard.

As soon as I walked into the backyard, I smelled a strong aroma.

"Baby, what are you cooking?" Zheng Ming pouted and said.

Song Baobao smiled innocently: "Your Highness, I cooked a chicken for you."

Zheng Ming shrugged and smiled, "It smells so good."

For more than half a month, he ate dry food every day, and a bird faded out of his mouth. Now, when he smelled such a fragrance, he couldn't help but drool.

"Your Highness, it will be all right soon." Song Baobao added firewood to the stove and said with a black and gray face.

Seeing her like this, Zheng Ming couldn't help but feel a little heartache.

"Come on, wipe your face." He took a cotton cloth and gently wiped Baby Song.

Song Baobao raised his head and looked at him, his big bright eyes became watery.

"Your Highness is so kind to me."

Zheng Ming was stunned and couldn't help but smile.

The little girl of Twelfth and Thirteen, he has no evil thoughts, but just regards her as his sister.

"This king is so kind to you, then you have to cook more delicious things for this king to eat."

"En, I will definitely cook more delicious food for His Royal Highness." Song Baobao nodded and smiled.

Zheng Ming rubbed her little head, turned and left the kitchen.

(End of this chapter)