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Chapter 88 Exchange of Interests

After talking about the house raid, Liu Jian asked again: "What do you plan to deal with the prisoners including Wang and the five other families?"

Li Xu thought to himself that it would be enough to deal with the "Wartime Management Regulations" in accordance with the "Wartime Management Regulations", why bother asking this question?

But since Liu Jian asked, it would definitely not be that simple, he asked tentatively: "Uncle Liu, do you mean?"

After pondering for a moment, Liu Jian said, "The mastermind and other accomplices should be punished. The male family of his family was demoted to military slaves and punished for ten years of hard work. The female family members were charged to the Jiaofangsi. Children under the age of five can be raised in the government security hall. Old people over seventy are exempted from being punished. The slaves who signed the contract to sell their bodies will be resold or allowed to redeem themselves. The other servants, the patrol guards, etc., will be dismissed after interrogation. If there is no bad record after interrogation, they can be dismissed."

After Liu Jian said that, he looked at Li Xu calmly and waited for his opinion.

If they follow the "Wartime Management Ordinance" issued before, these people will undoubtedly die, and the direct male members in the family will die with them.

Liu Jian obviously didn't want to kill so many people, so he changed the sentence.

However, because the "Decree" was drafted by Li Xu, I asked Li Xu's opinion.

However, Li Xu actually doesn't care. As long as the main culprit dies, he doesn't care if the rest of the people die. What he cares about is how much of the property of these people can fall into his hands.

As for what Liu Jian’s real consideration was, Li Xu didn’t care.

Seeing that Li Xu didn't say anything, Liu Jian continued: "Although these people were crazy, they had not achieved anything yet. Their evil deeds were not revealed. The killings were too much, and the people's hearts were afraid of turmoil. Secondly, the court has been increasingly cautious in reviewing the sentences in recent years. Last year, His Majesty issued a special order to local governments to be cautious in treating the sentences. Now, although the situation is corrupt, it cannot start killings. What do you think?"

Seeing Liu Jian appearing in a negotiated attitude, Li Xu also pretended to be persuaded and sighed: "Uncle Liu is kind-hearted and thoughtful, just do what Uncle Liu said, I will listen to Uncle Liu."

Liu Jian also breathed a sigh of relief, afraid that Li Xu would feel a grudge against him because of this. He heard that he was so sensible, and he smiled on his face and said, "I knew you were not the kind of person who just killed him. As expected, you did not misunderstand you. After you go back, you will draw a list of the meritorious personnel who went to fight today. I will sign and report to the state with the seal. Then you will write a letter to you Song Sanshu and Li Duwei to tell you about your pain. If they appreciate you so much, they will definitely support another batch of military armor and equipment."

Li Xu agreed happily and gave Liu Jian a thumbs up in his heart.

Uncle Liu looked like an honest person and knew that children who could cry had the truth that they could eat milk.

The two of them talked about some topics to deal with the next revenge of the bandit army, and agreed that the bandit army would definitely not give up if they suffered a loss today. When they attacked again, they would definitely have a much greater force than today, and they would definitely carry siege weapons, so they should prepare early.

Therefore, Li Xu suggested that in addition to rewarding merit, he also asked for reinforcements.

Although Sanshui County is small, if it can be nailed to the North Guanzhong Road like a nail, the bandit army will definitely not continue to move south without any scruples, which is of great significance to stabilizing the situation in Guanzhong and even regaining Yan'an Prefecture.

If Sanshui County is to be a nail, it is not enough to rely on the strength of one county. Therefore, as long as the prefect Song Yu is in a state of mind, he will definitely send food, supplies and even reinforcements.

Liu Jian was also sure of this, so after discussing with Li Xu, he began to draft a draft document requesting support. After writing it, Li Xu looked at it. Both of them felt that the meaning they should express was clear and complete before they were officially copied.

No matter how Liu Jian defined Li Xu in his heart, Li Xu was the key to the situation in Sanshui County, and he knew how to advance and retreat.

So although he was considered the recommender of Li Xu's entry into the officialdom, commonly known as the poster in the ancients, and his direct boss, he still respected Li Xu, the county magistrate. He gave up the interests that should be given, discussed, and delegated power that should be given, and did not treat him as a junior who had just entered the officialdom or a sixteen-year-old boy at all.

Liu Jian also gave his own opinions on how to deal with real estate such as the shops and land of the five prisoners.

All the shops were handed over to Li Xu for disposal and sale, and he decided the price. At that time, half of the income would be returned to the county government and the other half would be used as military expenses and Li Xu would be controlled.

As for the land of the five families, all of them were confined to the official land and temporarily handed over to the original tenants to rent the land. The rent was reduced by 10% compared to the original land owner. After the situation was stable, the arrangements were made.

Li Xu understood that although it seemed that the assets above were all disposed of by the government, it was actually the two people's share of the spoils.

In essence, friendship in the officialdom is actually a kind of exchange of interests, either stylish or invisible.

Obviously, Liu Jian has regarded Li Xu as an equal transaction negotiator. He will not ask for any point he should give Li Xu, and he has no hesitation at all.

Li Xu likes to deal with people like this, which is worry-free and comfortable.

After leaving the county government office, he returned to the backyard of the restaurant where the sign "Heaven and Earth" was already hung. Secretary-General Xiao Ailin helped Li Xu take off his armor, put on a light and light family robe, and then called Qingshui for Li Xu to wash.

When Li Xu finished washing up, he was scattered with his hair and leaned comfortably on the couch with a soft pillow, Xiao Erin brought another plate of fresh peaches that had been washed clean.

Li Xu picked up a peach and took a big bite, filling the juice.

Not bad, very moist.

Little Ailin was kneeling on the couch wearing a thin pink and white spring shirt, and gently punched Li Xu's legs with his hands in fists. While serving, he said softly: "Boss, you are really cruel. You are leaving the little secretary at home alone and running out to play by yourself. If it weren't for the fact that they followed the army this time, would you forget that you still have a little secretary waiting at home?"

The boss and the little secretary were not present when there were no outsiders. Of course, Li Xu also asked for each other, which was caused by a compensation mentality that made up for the aggrieved mentality of the workers in previous lives.

Li Xu knew that the little girl was deliberately making trouble, so he reached out to pinch her chubby face and smiled: "I'm so resentful, I don't know that I thought you were the boss's wife. Why, you little secretary still want to get on the post?"

Little Ailin hid from Li Xu's hand and chuckled: "If the little secretary wants to get a position, he has to find a boss's wife first. Boss, I heard that you met a beautiful young lady like a fairy this time. Is he the future boss's wife of the little secretary?"

Looking at the little secretary's bright almond eyes, Li Xu pinched her face again and cursed: "It must be what Li Qin told you again. Women are really gossip. I'm brave enough to kill thieves in front. You are not shaking flags and shouting for me from behind, but you are talking about my gossip in the back. I think I'm too idle. I'll send you to the city wall to be a coolie tomorrow."

Little Ailin was not afraid of him, and snorted, "What are you trying to fight the enemy? Everyone in the city knows that the Duwei Master only stood on the top of the city and cursed a few times today, then shot an arrow, and then the thief army was defeated. Even if we want to shake the flag and shout, we have to have a chance. It's because you are too fast and don't give us a chance."

Li Xu always felt that the little secretary said something strange, as if he was driving a black car. What does it mean that I was too fast?

Can archery be unhappy?

Just as he was about to refute the secretary's words, a guard suddenly reported outside the door: "Lord, Mr. Chen Yixiu, please see him."

When Li Xu heard this, he hurriedly signaled Xiao Ailin to stop, and then ordered: "Please wait in the front hall, I'll go there now."

When the guard left, Li Xu jumped down and collapsed barefoot, and when Little Aileen knelt down, she patted her buttocks, which were round and curved when she said, "Let's go back and get rid of you, and I will first comb my hair and change my clothes."

Little Ailin's face turned red and she hurriedly fell down. She walked aside and took the cow horns and walked over to Li Xu, who was sitting in front of the bronze mirror, carefully combed her hair.
Chapter completed!
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