Fish swimming around the world

On this day, Jiang Fan announced five major events at once.

The first is the foundation of each force that is most concerned about itself. Jiang Fan directly decided that the original sphere of influence would remain unchanged, but a 20% tax would be required. This was not excessive, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. As for how much tax to pay, without government control, it is up to them to decide, as long as they can get by.

Second, all forces were notified that those who committed crimes would disband on their own, otherwise they would be severely punished once they were found out. This made many gangs in the rivers and lakes secretly wail.

Third, the management of the fiefdom will be temporarily handled by the Xiaoyao Association. Wherever the Xiaoyao Association's flag is, all forces must obey the dispatch, otherwise they will be regarded as treason and punished.

Fourth, the Zhenxi Palace is located 100 miles southwest of Jile City, built along the Canglan River, adjacent to Linjiang Pavilion.

Fifth, starting tomorrow, the entire territory will be patrolled to clean up the fiefdom and determine the stationing point of 100,000 troops. This is particularly eye-catching, meaning that anyone with second thoughts must run away quickly. Otherwise, you will face a landslide.

The 100,000-strong army stationed here shocked all those who were paying attention to this matter. This shows that the 100,000-strong army will not withdraw from the fiefdom, but will be stationed all year round. The King of Zhenxi is not just going to take a walk and leave.

This news will obviously stimulate the Wei State, which is most concerned about this place, but they are using the name of the King of Zhenxi's private army, and you can't say anything. Otherwise, you can just raise troops to attack, and the Qin State will not sit idly by at that time. It is really enough for the King of Wei to have a headache.

Everything was going relatively smoothly, but no one expected that when the meeting was about to end, a variable suddenly occurred.

This variable came from Hecang County.

Hecang County is located 50 miles east of Linjiang Pavilion and is a relatively vast plain area.

The establishment of Hecang County was also an accident.

Fifty years ago, the world was in chaos and foreign races invaded. A Wei general named Shentu Xiu was stripped of his official title and expelled from the Wei Army because he disobeyed military orders in the battle with the barbarians.

Shentu Xiu left Wei State with hundreds of his confidants and came to this plain, where he set up a simple village to settle down.

In the following years, Qin and Wei fought wars of varying sizes, and more and more refugees from the two countries gathered. Because the terrain here is flat and the land is relatively fertile, and the Shentu family intends to gather here, it has gradually formed a gathering place of nearly 200,000 people.

Later, Shentu Xiu built a large-scale project, using the historical name of this place set by the Zhou Dynasty several years ago, and built Hecang County, and appointed himself as the county governor. In order to protect the territory and wealth, Shentu Xiu and his two sons Shentu Hu and Shentu Bao established a private army.

Because Shentu Xiu was very good at riding and shooting, the private army was cavalry, with a total of only 10,000 people, but they were very brave and good at fighting, coming and going like the wind. Under the leadership of the brothers Shentu Hu and Shentu Bao, they were very famous, and many people liked to call them-Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

With the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, the Shentu family finally stabilized, and Hecang County became the third largest force after Ji Le City and Huanglong Gang.

The one who stood up to speak was Shen Tu Xiao, the cousin of Shen Tu Bao, the wing commander of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

"I, Shen Tu Xiao, have objections!"

With his loud shout, the stage suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes turned to this person.

Jiang Fan narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at this person.

This is a middle-aged man who is seven feet tall and very strong.

"You... your name is Shen Tu Xiao?"

"Yes!" The man said proudly: "I am Shen Tu Xiao, the wing commander of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry of Cang County. I have some questions to ask the prince."

Jiang Fan's expression was indifferent: "Since the king chose to meet with you publicly, you can naturally listen. Speak."

Shen Tu Xiao walked out of the seat with a cloak and stepped forward, just slightly arched his hands, "May I ask the prince, if according to what the prince just said, we must all surrender, and those who do not obey must leave the fiefdom on their own, right?"

"Yes." Jiang Fan looked at him and answered simply.

"Okay, then Shentu Xiao has a question. Since Jile City can be independent, why can't I and Cang County be independent? Isn't it just offering money? Although Cang County is not very rich, it is willing to give 100,000 taels of silver in exchange for independence. I wonder if the prince agrees?"

This is targeting. You must know that Jile City has paid at least 10 million taels of silver, and the Shentu family only took out 100,000 taels to get the richest piece of land.

Jiang Fan was not in a hurry: "Oh? What if the king disagrees?"

Shentu Xiu raised his voice: "The prince once said that because of historical reasons, the prince is willing to let Jile remain independent, but Cang County and I have been established for 50 years. It was refugees who spontaneously gathered to form a city. There are also deep-rooted historical reasons. Why does the prince have to force it and seize other people's foundation?"

His words caused a whisper. In fact, many people were unwilling to surrender, but this bold Shentu Xiao spoke their minds. For a time, they all focused on Jiang Fan, hoping to hear a reply.

Jiang Fan looked at this person with interest, and suddenly smiled: "Jile offers 10 million taels of silver in exchange for 300 miles of land. Hecang County occupies 3,000 miles, which is ten times the area of ​​Jile City. So, I will offer 100 million taels of silver. The price is clearly marked, and no one is cheated. What do you think?"

Everyone took a breath. This price was too outrageous. Who could take out 100 million taels of silver? Does the entire Wei treasury have it? But there is Jile City in front, so it is really reasonable.

Shen Tu Xiao was furious: "Your Majesty... You are forcing me to death..."

Jiang Fan's face suddenly darkened: "You mean, you want to rebel?"

Even though Shen Tu Xiao was furious, he did not dare to get angry on the spot. He gritted his teeth and said: "One million taels..."

"Pah!" Jiang Fan slapped the table with his palm, his voice cold: "Shentu Xiao, do you think I am idle? Bargaining with you here? I will go on patrol tomorrow and arrive at the Shentu family in ten days. If you don't submit the surrender by then, the city will be destroyed and everyone will die!"

The whole place was silent.

Shentu Xiao was furious: "Your Majesty... you have an army of 100,000, but my Shentu family also has 200,000 people who are willing to live and die with the city. Your Majesty, don't you care about the civilians?"

Jiang Fan laughed coldly: "You threaten me with civilians? You really have a way to die. Remember, civilians who obey the law are considered civilians, and those who use weapons to fight against the government are considered rebels. I will issue a notice today that all the people of Cang County who do not resist are still under my rule, and those who resist will be considered rebels. As for your Shentu family, tell me clearly... do you obey or not?"

Jiang Fan's tyranny made everyone gasp. It seems that since this person brought a large army here, he is not here to negotiate at all, but to suppress by force. In a word, those who obey are considered civilians, and those who do not obey are considered thieves. He doesn't want to waste time talking about reason.

Shentu Xiao's chest rose and fell, and his face was ashen.

"Your Majesty... my Shentu family has been operating the city for fifty years, and two hundred thousand people have worked hard to build it. Just because of your words, you want us to give it up. It's too overbearing. Shentu Xiao is here today to make a statement on behalf of the Shentu family that we will never succumb to power. We want to see how Your Majesty bullies the weak and harms the people!"