Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

Fan Xin secretly screamed that he was unlucky. He was already very careful, but he didn't expect to be restrained by the man in front of him.

"It seems that I have to find an expert to protect myself in the future."

Suppressing his thoughts, Fan Xin smiled and said: "My official, Fan Xin, the magistrate of Wushui County, if I guess correctly, you are Lin Tie, the captain of Yuan Guoyi."

"Two years ago, because he was dissatisfied with the imperial court's reneging on its promise, he brought a group of brothers back to Xiaoliu Village and refused to participate in the training of the government soldiers. The tax exemption was canceled by the Zhechong government."

"If the imperial court hadn't changed its policy and abolished the Bozhou Zhechong Mansion, I'm afraid you would all have been punished as deserters by now."

"I wonder if what I said is right?

Hearing the word deserter, Lin Tie's eyelids twitched slightly, and then he said with an indifferent expression.

"It doesn't matter if it's me. I made great military exploits when I attacked the Khitans in Yingzhou. As a result, the court not only failed to fulfill its promise to reward the land, but also took away the original Yongye Field!"

"Tell me, what other reason do we have to work for the imperial court?"

Feeling the anger coming from the tip of the knife, Fan Xin felt the same. According to the law of the Tang Dynasty, the land awarded to the soldiers must be returned to the court after the age of sixty. The real livelihood is Yongye Field.

However, land annexation intensified in the later period, and almost all the common people's fields were occupied by wealthy families. This was also one of the main reasons for the collapse of the military system.

Even if they don't pay the military, even their Yongye fields are gone. Who has the heart to fight for the imperial court?

However, the purpose of Fan Xin's visit today was not to discuss the imperial policy, but to ask the soldiers to help him, so he spoke.

"Don't worry, I didn't bring any official messenger, I just want to see you."

"Aren't you here to catch us?" Lin Tie was startled. After receiving Fan Xin's affirmative answer, he put down the blade in his hand and said, "Then what are you here for?"

Fan Xin glanced at the women and children watching: "There are too many people here, can I go into the room before we talk?"

"Come in." Lin Tie stepped aside and said dissatisfied.

The room was very simple, with only a table and two wooden pillars, and a pair of leather armor and a crossbow hung on the wall.

"This arrow is smooth and bright. It seems that you have been practicing a lot." Fan Xin admired as he looked at the sharp weapon in the arrow pot.

"So what, you can tell me the purpose of this trip."

Fan Xin withdrew his gaze, turned around and looked at Lin Tiedao: "To be honest, Wushui County will be in crisis in a few days, and I am here to ask you to defend the city together."

"Crisis?" Lin Tie frowned.

"Yes, I have received accurate information. A group of rebels will come to attack Wushui County in half a month. Once they are allowed to break into the city, not only will I die, but you will also be killed. I hope you will see For the sake of righteousness, assist me in defending the city against the enemy."

"Needless to say, we won't agree!"

Before Lin Tie could speak, a group of burly men walked in and looked at Fan Xin with disgust. Ever since Yongye Tian was occupied, the government was the one they distrusted the most.

Fan Xin didn't care about the farmers' attitude and looked at Lin Tie calmly, waiting for his answer.

Under the gaze of everyone, Lin Tie raised his head and said: "Magistrate Fan, to be honest, we don't believe you, so please come back."

Fan Xin was not surprised at all by this answer. He nodded and stood up and walked out without replying before leaving the house.

"Lin Tie, I know that you are a man with great justice in your heart, otherwise I wouldn't have secretly trained you to prepare for battle."

"In this case, I will give you three days to think about it. If you come up with the idea of ​​tying a red cloth strip at the gate of the county government office, I will naturally come to you when I see it."

After saying that, he opened the door and strode away, leaving everyone looking at each other.

After a long time, a burly man said in a low voice: "Brother Tie, you don't really believe what the dog officer says, do you?"

"Yes, the person named Fan is King Langya's number one confidant. He must have no good intentions. We can't be fooled!"

Facing the indignant crowd, Lin Tie slammed the table and said in a deep voice: "Okay, I have my own opinion on this matter. You can go back and wait for the news." After saying that, he left the room and walked towards a white-haired old man...

Just when the tide was rising in Wushui County, Li Quan came to the study at Prince Langya's Mansion dozens of miles away with a secret letter in hand.

"Your Majesty, our agents in Wushui County have news."

"Oh, what's the news?" Li Chong put down his books and asked curiously.

"Back to the prince, according to reports from the informant, Fan Xin vomited blood on the spot when he returned to Wushui County. After hurriedly handing over his rights to Zhang County Cheng, he went back to his room to recuperate. He has not taken a step out of the room yet."

"On the contrary, Zhang County Cheng, since he took over the power, has tried his best to win over the leaders of the Sixth Fang, and has made great efforts to evade Fan Xin."

Li Chong laughed loudly: "I didn't expect Fan Xin's illness to be so serious. This is good, it will save me the trouble of sleeping at night."

Seeing his prince's relieved expression, Li Quan hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, I have something that I don't know whether to say or not."

"Speak, I, the king, listen."

"Yes." Li Quan bowed and said, "A few days ago, the spy saw Fan Xin's men cutting down the wild woods, and sent officers and soldiers to keep an eye on those of us who passed through Liaocheng."

After hearing this, the smile on Li Chong's face gradually disappeared, and a cold meaning flashed in his eyes.

"when did it happen?"

"On the day of the banquet! As soon as we left, Wushui County cut down the forest and moved the people outside the city to the city." Li Quan continued: "And Fan Xin didn't have a son at all. His poodle!!”

The steward's words made Li Chong's heart sink instantly. Whether it was clearing the country or investigating the Liaocheng assassins, it was reasonable to take them individually, but if they were put together, it was clear that Fan Xin was guarding against him!

Thinking about Fan Xin's previous actions, Li Chong had to admit that his plan to conquer the military was leaked!

Thinking of this, Li Chong took a deep breath: "Li Quan, notify our people immediately to go to Wushui County to meet Zhang Song!"

"Didn't Fan Xin want to deceive me and prepare to defend the city? I took his subordinates and let's see what he can do to stop Li Tang's army when the army approaches the city!"

The butler said with a smile: Your Majesty, just send an army to rush in and kill such a small person, why bother? "

Li Chong waved his hand: "It will take some time to prepare the army. In order to avoid disturbing Wu Zetian, we can only use Zhang Song's help to eliminate this hidden danger!"

"Tell the people below to be careful when moving and not to arouse the suspicion of the court!"

"I obey, villain!" Li Quan responded, turned around and left the hall.

Looking at the butler's back, Li Chong said coldly with his hands behind his back.

"Fan Xin, since you chose Empress Dowager Wu, don't blame me for being ruthless! I can either reuse you or let Zhang Xiancheng replace you!"