My life skills in Daming Liver

Chapter 23 Ashida
It was only then that Su Ze remembered that the place he traveled through was Fujian, which is a famous province for fighting with weapons. Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, fighting with weapons has become popular, and it has continued for decades even in modern times. After the gradual disintegration of rural clans, this gradually disappear.

From the genealogy, Su Ze already knew that Changningwei moved here from Quanzhou during the Hongwu period. As a foreigner, it would naturally conflict with the original nearby residents.

In the modern genealogy given to him by the seventh uncle, there are thirteen large-scale clan fights recorded.

But why wasn't the weapon fight recorded in the genealogy this time?
Su Ze thought that the thirteen armed fights in the modern genealogy were all "big victories", and suddenly understood the joints. I'm afraid it's not because he lost this time!
Su Ze secretly asked Ninth Aunt:
"Auntie, why didn't Baihu show up?"

Ninth Aunt said in a low voice: "The imperial court has issued repeated orders to prohibit the fighting between Fujian and Guangxi. If it is a remnant of the army, it will be fine. If the main soldiers are dispatched, the county government will never let go of this opportunity to beat Changning Guard."

Su Ze suddenly understood that Changningwei's political status was very special.

Since the Japanese invasion in the southeast, Emperor Jiajing ordered the coastal guards to be incorporated into the General Division of Beiwa, and Changningwei belonged to the General Division of Beiwa in Fujian, and was under the management of the General Office of Beiwa in Quanzhou.

That is to say, Changning Guard is directly managed by the provincial military region, and the local county government has no jurisdiction over Changning Guard.

The military settlements do not need to pay taxes to the local yamen. Instead, because Changningwei has insufficient farmland, the local yamen has to send food to Changningwei to support the army.

One can imagine the attitude of the local county government for a guard that is not under his control and has to be supported by himself.

However, since the Tumu Fortress Change in the Ming Dynasty, the status of civil servants has been rising day by day. In the battle with the county government, Changningwei has gradually fallen into a disadvantage.

Ordinary fighting with weapons can also reduce major incidents to minor ones. It is said to be a struggle between residents.

If the soldiers are dispatched, the county government will probably charge Changning Wei'an with a rebellion.

Su Ze asked again: "Changningwei and that back mountain village are fighting for the reed fields at Hehaikou?"

Ninth Aunt nodded and said: "Yes, that piece of reed field originally belonged to us in Changningwei. The Japanese pirates occupied that area a few years ago, and it took a lot of effort for the old Baihu to wipe out those Japanese pirates. Unexpectedly, the old Baihu As soon as he died, Beishan Village moved the boundary marker to the edge of the reed field, and this year began to send people into the reed field to harvest reeds more often, it's really deceiving people!"

It turned out that they were fighting for the reed fields. Now Su Ze understood why the people of Changningwei were so filled with righteous indignation.

Reed fields, that is, reed fields by the river.

In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, reed fields were very important resources.

After the reeds dry up, they are high-quality fuel. The reed poles can be woven into baskets and other containers to sell for money. The fertile silt in the tidal flats of the reed fields can be used to fertilize the fields, and the rich fishery resources in the river and sea estuaries can also provide fish catches.

Therefore, the Ming court collected reed money in Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan and other provinces rich in reed resources. In the Qing Dynasty, reed government offices were established directly in these provinces, and the revenue was directly handed over to the emperor's internal affairs. library.

Fujian does not need to levy additional money for reeds, so reeds have become a more important resource. It is very normal for Changningwei and Beishan Village to compete for reeds.

Su Ze asked suspiciously again:

"Does the government not care?"

Ninth Aunt snorted coldly and said, "Government? How can the government manage it? The county government is eager to take the reed field from the mountain village so that they can collect reed money."

Su Ze asked suspiciously: "Auntie, we in Fujian don't collect reed lessons?"

Aunt Jiu said: "The villagers in Beishan Village don't know this! The tax collectors are going to pay the money obediently! It's a pity that these foolish people will have to pay more taxes if they occupy the Lutian!"

"However, we have such fierce fighting here, how can the yamen manage it?"

Su Ze nodded. With Daming's ability to control the countryside, he couldn't even control the land annexation, let alone such a large-scale clan fight.

After a while, those men who left the army gathered in the square in front of the ancestral hall with hoes, poles, and harpoons.

Ninth Auntie also put on the robe of praying for her, and she was chanting mantras.

The one who led this clan fight was the youngest son of the old man, named Lin Xianyang, who was of the same generation as Master Lin Xian, the shipyard master, but Lin Xianyang was a skinny man in his 30s.

Ninth Aunt picked up a pen, dipped it in cinnabar, and tapped it on the center of Lin Xianyang's forehead, muttering:
"Allow soldiers and horses to you, and show off our clan's prestige!"

Lin Xianyang first bowed to the ancestral hall, then to the altar behind Ninth Aunt, and finally to his father's old grandfather before standing up.

Lin Xianyang immediately picked up the harpoon, vigorously raised the harpoon in his hand, and led his clansmen to the ashi field that they were fighting for.

Su Ze hurriedly said to Aunt Ninth, "Auntie, I'll go and have a look too!"

Ninth Aunt nodded and said: "You are a scholar, you don't need to get involved in this kind of thing, don't get too close."

Lin Ze hurriedly caught up with the team, because he started too late, and instead of catching up with the big team, he caught Lin Liangjun and his party who were secretly following the team.

Seeing Su Ze, Lin Liangjun wanted to run away, but Su Ze grabbed him by the collar.

"What are you doing with me?!"

Lin Fu, Lin Chun, and Lin Anzai all lowered their heads. Su Ze was their teacher, so they naturally didn't dare to talk back.

Only the demon king Lin Liangjun struggled and said: "This hundred households are also members of the guard, why can't we go! I'm going to cheer!"

Su Ze put down the little radish head and said:

"You can go, but you are not allowed to leave my side for twenty steps, or I will send you back to Baihu Mansion and let your brother punish you, how about it?"

Hearing that Su Ze let him follow, Lin Liangjun was naturally overjoyed, and he nodded quickly.

The other three radish heads also showed expectant eyes, and Su Ze also said, "You too, don't leave me for twenty steps."

After saying this, Su Ze took four radish heads and headed towards Ashida in a smear.

When Su Ze arrived at the edge of the Lutian, the torches were already brightly lit in front of the Lutian, and the people from Changningwei and Beishan Village had already opened up and faced each other across a small stream.

Changning Guard dispatched nearly 500 troops from Yu Nanding, and the opposite Beishan Village was no different, with even more people than Changning Guard.

An official stood in the distance with several horses and steps.

The leader of the Zao Li said to his subordinates Dismount Kuai and Bu Kuai:
"After they finish fighting, you will go up quickly to count the wounded, and then collect weapons and money from both sides, understand?"

"Don't worry, master of the book office, I will definitely not let a wounded person go, and I will collect all the money for this fight!"

The official continued: "This time Beishan Village has taken care of the second master. If Beishan Village is unfavorable in the war, we will go there earlier. If Beishan Village is going well, we will go slower. Do you understand?"

"understand!"

(End of this chapter)