Qin Official

"These families have deep roots, many children, vast lands, and take advantage of the local mountains and rivers. They are powerful, also called powerful leaders. In the county, there are county magnates, and in the countryside, there are village magnates..."

Zhong Ming is from Hanoi County, and Hanoi is close to Wei State, so he knows more about the social conditions of Wei State, so he introduced it to Hei Fu and others.

Although in the Qin State, there were similar families in Nanjun, such as Gongao and Lixian, who were all descendants of the nobles in the county and township. However, because the government of Qin was powerful and strictly suppressed heroes, the local power was sluggish. Even the children of the clan could only pinch their noses and earn credit together with the head of Guizhou.

But in the Six Kingdoms, these powerful clans are a local force that cannot be ignored. For example, when Ximen Bao ruled Ye two hundred years ago, in addition to Wu Zhu, the local tycoons were stubborn forces.

"Most of the powerful clans living together in the same clan are descendants of the great officials of the Spring and Autumn Period. There is also a Zhang family in Wen County, Hanoi. So I know that anyone with Zhang as their surname has Zhang Mengtan, a great official of the Jin Dynasty, as their ancestor..."

At that time, Zhang Mengtan assisted Zhao Wuxie in winning the Battle of Jinyang, and after laying the foundation for the division of the Jin Dynasty among the three families, he retreated bravely, and his sons went to live in Wei, Han and Qi respectively, so there are descendants of the Zhang family in these countries.

Among them, the best-performing family is the Zhang family of South Korea. Several generations have been high-ranking officials in South Korea and are known as the "five generations of Koreans." However, this family gradually declined after the demise of South Korea. After the Xinzheng rebellion was suppressed last year, it became even more... Disappeared.

The one who is doing well is the Zhang family from Hufu Township, Yangwu County, and there are not many officials in their ancestors.

"Then why do you say that the Zhang family is different from ordinary wealthy people?"

Hearing this, Gong Ao started gearing up again. From what he heard, the Zhang clan was nothing special!

Zhong Ming quickly waved his hand: "Although the Zhang family didn't have any dignitaries in the past, this generation has produced some outstanding disciples. Although I don't know his name, I heard that this gentleman of the Zhang family went out as a young man. I studied abroad and became a disciple of a world-famous Confucian. A few years ago, I went to Xianyang to work as an official, and I heard that I became a big official!"

"Is there a son who is an official in Xianyang!?"

Everyone looked at each other in confusion, and Hei Fu also understood a little bit why Zhang was so unscrupulous and ignored his new arrival, You You. It turned out that there was someone above him!

With the same title, Beijing officials are one level higher than local officials. This principle is the same in Qin.

Zhong Ming continued: "Yangwu Zhang family is divided into two, occupying two miles east and west of Hufu Township respectively. The villagers call them Dongzhang and Xizhang. Among them, Dongzhang is more powerful, and its clan leader is named Zhang. Bo, the descendant of the Zhang family who is an official in Xianyang, is Zhang Bo's nephew. The power of Xizhang is slightly smaller, but not too different, and its patriarch is named Zhang Fu."

"Zhang Bo and Zhang Fu are not only famous in the township, but also in the entire Yangwu County. Zhang Bo's contribution to the surrender of Yangwu County was due to Zhang Bo. He went to the county seat to persuade Wei Guoyangwu Ling Kaicheng to surrender, and then he was Appointed as the village mistress. Zhang Fu from Xizhang was also appointed as the third elder of the village because he was an honest and honest elder in the village..."

Li Xian thought: "After the return of Yangwu, the official system of the Qin State was adopted. There were three ranked officials in each township, namely, Shifu, Youyou, and Sanlao. The Zhang family occupied two of them. Then this household in Maoxiang would not become Zhang's. Is it home?"

Zhong Ming blinked and said, "You can say that."

Gong Ao said angrily: "Then what's the use of us stationed here?"

Zhong Ming smiled and said: "It's not that the general is worried about letting the Wei people take care of things. We are here to play a surveillance role. If the Zhang family really rebels, it won't be counted as a strong man in the village. With two or three hundred servants, we can surround our camp, so we wander..."

He bowed to Mr. Hei and said, "Let's go to this banquet. It will be a good time to get to know the elders in the village, and it will also be convenient for future contacts. The days are still long, so there is no need to compete for a moment."

Gong Ao was furious when he heard this: "What are you talking about? How can a man be willing to be humiliated!"

The two were arguing there, but Heifu fell into thinking.

He had already understood that the Zhang family was the largest local power in the township. Not only did they have children serving as officials in Xianyang, but they were also instrumental in helping the Qin army persuade Yangwu to surrender.

Since they had a cooperative attitude, the Qin army did not have any difficulties. They kept Zhang's family and property intact, and even granted them official positions, hoping that Zhang would continue to help manage Humo Township.

This method is very appropriate to use Wei people to govern the Wei region. It is like the old Wang family's style of seeking stability, and it is the only way to control the surrendered areas during the war. If the local magnates were frequently wiped out, young knights were searched for, and a Qin official who did not understand the local dialect was sent to count household registrations and distribute labor, it would trigger resistance and be detrimental to the Qin army's battle to destroy Wei.

The overall situation was saved, but this made Heifu, who was sent here, feel a little constrained.

Although in peacetime, Chefu is indeed half a level bigger than Youyou, this is wartime.

Heifu thought of the eye-catching line in the appointment letter given to him by the Lord of Five Hundred.

"If the stingy men and elders of the Wei people have different intentions and want to rebel against Qin, You You can kill them without retribution!"

At any rate, there is still a force of support behind him.

Therefore, Heifu doesn’t want to be too weak and become a puppet who can be summoned by local forces and then go away!

"Zhong Ming, go out and tell the servant this."

He said lightly: "Although my position is not high, I am appointed by General Wang personally. He represents the dignity of the Qin government. It is inappropriate to talk to a lowly person! If Zhang Jun is sincere, If invited, I will send my parents and children to post the invitation!”

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"Then the little village chief really said that?"

In the east building of Hufu Township, in the Dongzhang Mansion, where dozens of children from the side branch were being admired by the stars, Zhang Bo, a stingy man who was eight feet tall and fat, was slightly stunned after hearing the reply from Zhu Ren.

"That's what I said. I didn't even enter the camp gate before I was driven away..." Zhu Ren was frightened by the fierce Qin soldiers wearing armor.

"This is really unreasonable!"

Zhang Bo was in his fifties, and his gray beard was trembling when he was angry.

"My brother, calm down, calm down..."

The patriarch of Xizhang and the third elder in the township, Zhang was much softer than Zhang Bo. He had the image of a generous elder. He said: "In my opinion, it is too shameless to only send one person to deliver the message." Thanks, no wonder the Qin official didn't come. Fortunately, he didn't refuse, but gave us a step down. My brother, you'd better do as he said and send Ruzi to deliver the invitation in person!"

"That doesn't mean I'm acting on his orders."

Zhang Bo was unwilling and insisted: "It stands to reason that Shifu is half a level above Youyou. I didn't call him here as an official, so it's good!"

Zhang Fu admonished: "Even so, Qin and Wei are still at war at this time, and it is no better than usual. Those who have soldiers are better than those who have no soldiers, and the Qin officials who come from Qin are better than us." The Wei people appointed by the local government must be more trustworthy, my brother can't speculate based on ordinary thoughts..."

"So what, I am the hero who persuaded Yangwu County to surrender! I am also different from ordinary local tycoons!"

Zhang Bo raised his eyebrows and had no intention of giving in at all: "Besides, Zihu is a high-ranking official in Xianyang. He is just a small wanderer. What can he do to me?"

Zhang Hui said: "The invitations to the elders in the village have been sent out. If the banquet ends in an empty house, it will not be good for my family."

Zhang Bo thought about it, but he still waved his hand impatiently and said: "Send the youngest nephew in the clan to invite me. My courtesy is enough. I don't care if he comes or not!"

Seeing this, Zhang Fu became a little angry, stamped his foot and said: "Zhang Bo! You are so arrogant and arrogant. In order to fight for a moment, you have to quarrel with the Qin official. Just wait and make trouble to the five hundred officials in the county." , causing trouble in front of General Wang Ben, or even going to Xianyang, it will not be of any benefit to the Zhang family and Zihu!"

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"Youyou, will Zhang still send someone here?"

Outside the township, the Qin army was stationed in the camp, and Zhong Ming was pacing somewhat uneasily.

He felt that the tour was a bit too much. If Zhang got angry and stopped sending people to invite him, then the relationship between the two parties would be completely deadlocked. How would they communicate in the next few months? If the superiors asked them to search for food in the countryside and send laborers to Daliang, it would never be possible without Zhang's cooperation...

But Hei Fu closed his eyes to rest his mind and remained silent.

It was impossible for him to tell Zhong Ming clearly. This was the first round of the game between Qin officials and the local forces in Humo Township. Hei Fu knew that if he bowed his head, he would not be able to say that he was above the Zhang family in the future, but would even have to rely on the Zhang family to act.

Whether it is the Qin official who was ordered to guard this place, or the original local tycoon, this point can be clearly distinguished!

Whoever bows his head first loses!

At this time, Li Xian came to retaliate again.

"Youyou, Zhang sent someone here again!"

Zhong Ming looked happy, but Hei Fu just opened his eyes and asked, "Who is here?"

"He is an elder with a white beard, a tall crown and wide sleeves. He came by car."

Heifu stood up and said: "When I am not in the camp, Li Xian is fully responsible for the affairs of the camp. If I don't return after dark, or if there is any movement in the city, I will immediately close the door and let Ji Ying quickly inform Jiyang." , Waiyue!”

After arranging the affairs in the camp, Heifu straightened the sash on his head, put on the clean dark brown armor, held his sword, and walked out of the house.

The camp gate opened, and Zhang Fu saw several solemn-looking Qin soldiers running out holding swords and lining up on both sides. Immediately, another black-faced Qin official wearing a knee-length long coat, leather armor, short trousers, leg wraps, short boots, and a short trapezoidal crown on his head strode out...

Zhang Fu knew that the real owner was coming, so he quickly got out of the car, bowed to the Qin official and said, "I am Zhang Fu, the third old man in Hufu Township. I am inconvenient, so I have been specially asked to pay my respects and invite You You to his house in the east building." Let’s have a banquet so that the elders from the village can come and pay their respects..."

Hei Fu stepped forward, helped Zhang Fu up, smiled, and said in Guanzhong dialect, regardless of whether Zhang Fu understood or not:

"When I first arrived, I, a young man, should have visited first. How dare I let the elders come in person?"

Heifu knew that in the first round of the game with the powerful forces of Hufu Xianghao, he had a slight advantage!