Take the earth to enshrine the gods

Chapter 6 Arriving in the County (Modified)

Yize County is named after a large lake in its territory.

There are many red carp in the lake, which look like golden carp but have a human face, and make a sound like a mandarin duck, and eating its meat can prevent people from getting scabies.

Yingshui originated from the Zulong Mountains, passes through Yingshui County, and flows into Yize in the south.

It is surrounded by the remaining veins of Zulong Mountain in the west, Qingqiu Mountain in the northeast corner, and the vast Yize County in the south. Yize County has the saying of "six mountains, three waters and one field". The arable land area is very limited and the population is less than 12.

On the eastern seaboard, the population of some wealthy counties has already exceeded 30.

Due to the large area and sparse population, Yize County has only one pass and four towns under it, and there are more than [-] small and large villages below it, which together form a three-level governance system of county, town, and village.

"One Pass" specifically refers to Yize Pass built on the border, which is one of the five passes for Dagan to defend against Qingqiu. It is stationed at the Fifth Battalion of the Fifth Brigade of the Second Division of the Southern Army.

Early the next morning, Qian Yuan and his party set off again.

There were only 14 people left in the huge team of more than [-] people when they arrived, which was very desolate.Fortunately, the purple-eyed demon tigers returned one after another last night, with dragons pulling chariots and black-armored guards riding demon tigers clearing the way. Their momentum was not weak at all.

Behind the team were nine purple-eyed demon tigers who had lost their masters, and more than thirty newly tamed monster mounts, adding a bit of murderous aura to the team out of thin air.

On the carriage, Uncle Zhong was introducing the situation in Yize County.

"Yize County has two wealthy families, Zhang and Li. In the county government, the county magistrate, Zhang Huairen, was born in the Zhang family. He has served as county magistrate for nine years so far this year. County magistrate Li Feng is Li's eldest son and took office two years ago."

Qian Yuan asked: "What about the county magistrate and the master book?"

In the large-scale official system, the county magistrate is the most respected person in a county, so he is called the county magistrate; the county magistrate is in charge of taxation, household registration, patrols, salt industry, water conservancy and other matters in a county; the chief registrar assists the county magistrate and is in charge of one or several categories of matters.

The county lieutenant, also known as Baijiang, is in charge of the local garrison, manages the county's public security and prisoners, and is responsible for arresting thieves.

"Your Highness is the domain. As usual, the county magistrate Zhao Cheng has been transferred to the Qingqiu Mansion, and has been promoted to the sixth-rank general judge. The director Cao Wen is not a native of Yize County. He is a side house of the Cao family in Qingqiu Mansion. He has always been low-key."

"Then Zhao Cheng is very powerful? Isn't the situation in Yize County very bad?"

Uncle Zhong smiled wryly and said: "Where is Zhao Cheng's strength? It's his family's strength. Just like the Cao family, the Zhao family is also a first-class wealthy family in Qingqiu Mansion. This promotion must rely on the power of the family."

Qian Yuan was silent.

Daqian was founded in 2000, and after dozens of dynasties, the wealthy families were like a spider web, controlling the upper and lower positions, leaving no chance for poorer families. No wonder there was widespread resentment among the people.

As soon as Zhao Cheng, the county magistrate, left, Yize County really became the territory of the Zhang and Li families. In addition to holding the two core positions of county magistrate and county lieutenant, there are probably many subordinate officials and government servants attached to the two major families.

"This Yize County is still a dragon's pool and a tiger's den." Qian Yuan realized that even if he escaped the assassination last night, his future would still be extremely difficult.

As he spoke, Yize County was already in sight.

As early as three months ago, the imperial court's decree regarding King Qingqiu's vassal status in Yize County had already spread to Yize County.Yesterday, the Qingqiu post station even sent a report to the mansion, saying that the king of Qingqiu will arrive soon.

There was a group of people standing at the gate of the city.

According to the usual practice, when Qianyuan became a vassal, not only the main officials of the county government came out to greet him, but even the noble gentry of the county came to participate.Although in Yize County now, the gentry and officials are no longer distinguished from each other.

Just looking at the expressions of these people is very intriguing.

A middle-aged man in a gray robe stepped forward and bowed in salute, "My lord, Zhang Huairen, Prime Minister of Yize County, welcomes the prince."

Qian Yuan said lightly: "Lead the way ahead."

"promise!"

The frame entered the county.

Yize County covers a small area, and the Yingshui River passes through the city from north to south. The buildings in the city are built along the water, and there is not much planning, forming an irregular rectangle.

A long street running from east to west is the only main road in the county.

City gates, teahouses, restaurants, county offices, inns, brothels, shops, inns and other landmark buildings are lined up on both sides of the long street. Behind the long street are residential buildings, small workshops, warehouses and other buildings, row upon row.

When the carriage entered the city, it immediately caused a commotion. When the pedestrians saw it, they all scattered and retreated to both sides of the street. Some even knelt down in the street.

Only then did Qian Yuan realize what a strict hierarchy is.

Although the common people didn't know which adult came, but the style of the dragon-drawn carriage alone was enough to make a group of ordinary people fear like snakes and scorpions, and they didn't even dare to look up.

He only dared to discuss in a low voice when the frame left.

"Dragon horse-drawn carriage, is it the king of Qingqiu who is here?" There are many knowledgeable passers-by.

Passerby A: "It's probably true, tsk tsk, no one can compare to this style except Tianjia."

The county government was built in the east of the river, and the vassal palace was built in the west of the river, facing each other across the river.

Under the guidance of Zhang Huairen, Qianyuan and his party stopped at the gate of the feudal prince's mansion, with blue bricks and blue tiles, white walls and red gates. There were two large stone lions in front of the main entrance, and the plaque was engraved with "Qingqiu Prince's Mansion".

"not bad!"

Although it can't be compared with the majestic King Qin's Mansion in Shendu, on Earth, Qianyuan can't even afford an [-]-square-meter house, so what is there to be dissatisfied with?

On earth, this is a mansion within a mansion.

(End of this chapter)