Hongri City is not rich. As the center of a city, Hongri County Government is also mottled and old. The black bricks on the walls have been damaged in many places. Even the red paint on the door has faded seriously, and it is obvious that it has not been repaired for many years.

Inside the courtyard of the Houya.

Fang Tingxiao, the magistrate of Hongri County, was wearing a patched gray cloth casual dress and her hair was neatly combed. Under the service of two maids, she was enjoying the pastries of Chunlaixuan.

I heard that this kind of pastry costs half a penny per plate, and one or two for eight plates. But the taste is really good. Li Gang is quite sensible and knows to be filial to me from time to time.

Unlike the other gangs, who are ungrateful, it seems that they have to find a reason to let the constables go out for activities and fight for the autumn wind. The money to honor Shangguan this quarter has not yet been settled.

"Sir, the leader of the Mozhu Gang, Zhuo Mufeng is looking for a meeting."

Just as he was proud of his plan, a guard walked into the yard and lowered his head and said.

"Mo Zhu Gang?"

There are six gangs in Hongri City, both big and small. But what really made Fang Tingxiao remember the Mozhu Gang was because his former leader Shang Xian and never gave gifts during festivals.

He had secretly sent people to suppress him many times, but the other party was just unaware of it. He heard that he died in a revenge killing in the world a few days ago, which was really satisfying.

The new gang leader didn't want to rectify the sect, so why did he come to him for doing?

After thinking about it, Fang Tingxiao decided to meet him and ordered two maids to carry away the table and pastries. He wiped the powder from the corner of his mouth and brought another book "What the leader has to know" and looked fascinated by reading the book.

"The Caomin has met the adults."

When Fang Tingxiao heard the sound, he didn't raise his head.

It was not until Zhuo Mufeng said it for the second time that Fang Tingxiao woke up like a dream, rubbed his eyes and said, "It turns out to be the leader of the Zhuo Gang. Sorry, I have been addicted to books since I was a child, which makes you laugh."

Zhuo Mufeng even said wherever he said, "You even took the book backwards, who did you pretend to show it?"

Fang Tingxiao put down the book, looked at Zhuo Mufeng with a smile, without saying a word. This is his years of experience as an official. He can take the initiative at any time without asking or mentioning it.

Especially when dealing with such gang leaders, you can get one and the other.

How could Zhuo Mufeng not see the other party’s intentions, nor was he too lazy to be silly and said, “Mr. Fang has been in Hongri City for five years and has worked hard every day. He has put in unimaginable efforts to manage the city. So this time, Caomin came to thank Master Fang.”

Fang Tingxiao was a little confused.

Zhuo Mufeng continued: "In order to express the gratitude of Cao people, Cao people decided to divide the land rent of Mozhu Gang outside the city to Lord Fang with 20% and beg Lord Fang to accept it with a smile."

At present, he has too shallow foundation and has worked for the Tiger Gang, so he has to find a backer for the time being. After thinking about it, Fang Tingxiao is the biggest thigh in Hongri City.

No matter how arrogant Li Gang is, he is just a level of true Qi level. Do you dare to ignore Fang Tingxiao?

According to the law, even if you are a peerless master without an official position, you have to salute Fang Tingxiao when you see Fang Tingxiao.

Of course, this is impossible. Those characters are either strange people in the world, a tycoon, or have a close connection with the court, and will not take Fang Tingxiao seriously at all.

But for most people who are accustomed to the world, the government always needs awe.

But Fang Tingxiao looked calm and immediately stood up from the stool and shouted: "Please respect yourself, Gangmaster Zhuo! Fang has always been an honest official and has a clean and honest style. During his tenure, he never greed for the people. If you have such dirty thoughts, please come back!"

With a wave of his sleeves, he did not let Zhuo Mufeng be driven out.

Zhuo Mufeng knew it.

Fang Tingxiao, known as Fang Bapi, is famous for being greedy and lustful, but she likes to pretend to be a moral gentleman. It seems that she thinks 20% of the land rent is too small, this bastard!

Fang Tingxiao thought to himself, Zhuo Mufeng is quite good at doing things, but I have sent someone to inquire about the land rent of the merchant, and can only be paid for 48 taels per year, and do I think I am begging for food?

Zhuo Mufeng had no choice but to say: "The gang has spent a lot recently and has not made enough money. I really have no spare money. However, in order to thank Lord Fang for everything he did, Caomin is willing to offer 30% of the land rent."

Fang Tingxiao still refused to accept it, but her attitude was much better than before.

Zhuo Mufeng secretly swore that when he got out of the predicament, he insisted on letting Fang Bapi spit out all the swallows, and smiled and said, "40%, please be sure to accept it."

Fang Tingxiao sighed: "Mufeng, it is not easy for you to support such a big gang at a young age. Forget it, Fang will reluctantly accept it. But don't worry, all this money will be invested in the construction of people's livelihood in Hongri City, and the people will remember you."

Zhuo Mufeng kept saying that Lord Fang was wise, but the latter said he didn't dare. After the serious matter was over, he casually asked Zhuo Mufeng to have dinner. Zhuo Mufeng thought about it, he could save one meal.

Unexpectedly, the other party put out two bowls of rice and a plate of peanuts with only dozens of pills.

"Fang's diet is to remind himself at all times that the people in the world do not have common prosperity for a day, so Fang cannot stop his hard work."

Zhuo Mufeng wanted to vomit when he heard this, so he quickly got up and said goodbye.

"mock up!"

As soon as the person left, Fang Tingxiao immediately asked the maid to remove the coarse food and light food, changed into the delicious wine and delicacies that had been prepared long ago, and started to eat in big mouthfuls.

When I returned to the Mozhu Gang, it was getting darker.

"Senior brother, something is wrong!"

As soon as he walked past the screen wall, Shang Zirong led a few people and ran over with a hurried look on his face.

Now I'm talking about senior brothers. Why don't you see you when I'm grabbing the benefits? Zhuo Mufeng asked helplessly: "What's wrong?"

"Senior brother, there are more than 30 brothers who are yelling to ask for monthly salary. If they don't give it, they will withdraw their squad. They also said that Wang Dong and the others have already received it. You can't favor one or the other."

Zhuo Mufeng was shocked after hearing this.

When did he send money to Wang Dong?

"Gangmaster, something is not good!"

Another person rushed in and said anxiously: "Gangmaster, our many merchants outside the city were attacked at the same time today and were threatened to not rent our land anymore. Many merchants are clamoring to come to cancel the rent tomorrow!"

Two consecutive events made Zhuo Mufeng smell the strong smell of conspiracy.

Shang Zirong thought for a while and said hatefully: "It must be the Tiger Gang. They are taking revenge on us. It's really despicable."

As we spoke, many gangs gathered up and asked Zhuo Mufeng to make money. We would not give up if you didn't give it to us.

"Where is Wang Dong? Let him come out and speak."

Zhuo Mufeng said coldly.

"Brother Wang said that this news was leaked. I'm sorry, you, gang leader, so I hid it."

Someone answered.
Chapter completed!