0p0 Chapter 243
Chapter 243
He Shuzhong has served as the county magistrate for many years. Although he has been constrained by the local gentry in terms of internal affairs, it does not mean that he does not have his own confidants in Bei'an County.
And with the help of He Taikang, He Shuzhong also has more than 80 gunmen under his command, although compared with the security team, this manpower is not enough.
But now, the main force of the security regiment is far away in Kuangshan, and it is rumored that it has been wiped out by the Lin family army.
The troops defending the county town, together with the police, the thugs of the gentry, and the guards, were only about 300 people, and these people had already gathered on the city wall to resist the attack of the Lin family army.
Therefore, these gentry in the county government are like big fat pigs without armor, which can be manipulated by He Shuzhong at will!
In the spacious front hall, He Shuzhong sat silently in the main seat, watching Zhang Tangyu and other rich gentry and other big gentry making noise with cold eyes.
At this time, Zhang Tangyu was furious and said: "The man surnamed Lin killed my son, even if I fight this old bone, I will kill his whole family!"
As he said that, he looked at the people present again, and said with a hint of threat: "Youdao is cold-hearted, and the security team is gone. If we all don't work together, we will fight with the Lin family army."
"When the city is broken, all of us will be killed and robbed by the Lin family army!"
"So, I hope that everyone can work together, and no one can fight among themselves!"
"Otherwise, don't blame me, Zhang Tangyu, for not being sympathetic!"
Zhang Tangyu was used to saying one thing and one thing in Bei'an County, even though the Zhang family's biggest reliance on the security team could no longer be counted on, he was still domineering and overbearing.
However, this time is different from the past. When the news spread that the security team was wiped out in Kuangshan, some gentry had their own thoughts.
Among them, the most representative one is Liu Hengliang, a gentry from Bei'an County.
Relying on the cotton produced and an old textile machine, Liu Hengliang became the largest cotton merchant in the surrounding area.
At the same time, cotton seeds can also be used to extract oil, and the oil mill under this person's command is also very profitable, and he can be regarded as one of the richest in Bei'an County.
Looking at Zhang Tangyu who was still baring his teeth and claws, Liu Hengliang quickly analyzed the stakes in his heart.
For the current plan, the only way to get the safety of the family is by bowing down to the guardian envoy and presenting a sufficient certificate of nomination.
There is no problem in bowing your head and bowing your head.
So what about nominations?
Liu Hengliang looked at Zhang Tangyu.
"The security team has a lot to do with Zhang Tangyu, and the core members inside are basically his juniors."
"If Zhang Tangyu is presented as a certificate of merit, I think it will surely preserve my family's wealth."
"As for He Shuzhong..."
"There is Governor He standing behind him. I think Lin Hongfei won't do anything to him."
Thinking of this, Liu Hengliang's eyes flashed with sternness, without hesitation, he stood up and walked out the door.
He Shuzhong took a look and immediately asked, "Master Liu, where are you going?"
He was worried if Liu Hengliang left suddenly, or if he had discovered something.
Liu Hengliang said in a muffled voice, "Where are you going? To the latrine!"
With that said, he walked out of the front hall.
Zhang Tangyu snorted coldly with disdain: "I was so scared that I almost went to the latrine, thanks to him, Liu Hengliang is also one of the most famous people in Bei'an County."
He Shuzhong was worried that something might go wrong, so he gave a follower at the door a wink.
The entourage understood and immediately followed quietly.
After Liu Hengliang walked out of the front hall, he indeed walked towards the hut, but his personal guards also followed.
Only Liu Hengliang lowered his voice and said: "Go, call the men of the family to the county government immediately, take all the guns in the house, and those who don't have guns take knives and spears."
"Master, what are you doing?" the guard asked suspiciously.
"doing what?"
"Make a vote!"
"He, Zhang Tangyu, has offended Lord Guardian, we can't accompany him to die."
"Tie up Zhang Tangyu and give it to Mr. Lin, and our Liu family will live a happy life for us!"
After Liu Hengliang finished speaking, the guard immediately understood: "Understood, master, I will do it now!"
Watching the guard turn around and run towards the gate of the county government office, Liu Hengliang breathed a sigh of relief. He looked around, then turned and walked into the hut.
He did have a somewhat swollen bladder, so going to the toilet wasn't an excuse.
After a burst of sluggish, turbid and smelly discharge, Liu Hengliang vigorously shook off the dripping juice. The endless plowing in his youth had caused his prostate to rebel for many years.
His right hand was stained with a few drops of urine, and Liu Hengliang didn't bother to wash his hands, so he just wiped it on the back of his clothes, and left the hut contentedly.
When he returned to the front hall, Zhang Tangyu was still furious and yelled at everyone:
"You guys are really fucking useless. Only by returning to Baodui can we gather such a small number of people. How can you compete with the Lin family army outside?"
"It's all here, do you still want to keep a hand?"
"I'm telling you, after the city is broken, none of us should think about it. The Lin family army will never spare us!"
He Shuzhong still didn't say a word, just glanced at Liu Hengliang who had returned to his seat, and continued to pretend to be dumb.
Until a follower came over, possessed and whispered:
"County magistrate, brothers have already entered through the back door, just waiting for you to throw a cup."
He Shu nodded emphatically, a smile flickered on the corner of his mouth, he saw that he was wiping the tea bowl with his right hand, and was planning the timing in his mind.
But just as he was thinking, another follower came in, his breathing was obviously a little faster, and there were beads of sweat on his forehead, as if he had run back all the way.
"County magistrate, it's not good. Liu Hengliang's guards returned to Liu's house first, and after a short while they ran to the county government with dozens of people, all of them carrying guys in their hands!"
"I wonder if he has discovered something!" the attendant said anxiously.
"Ok?"
Hearing this, He Shuzhong's face turned cold, he was already very secretive in his work, how did Liu Hengliang find out about this?
No!
Liu Hengliang must be held hostage immediately before the Liu family arrives.
Otherwise, there may be accidents!
Without the slightest hesitation, He Shuzhong suddenly clenched his teacup tightly, and threw it to the ground with all his might!
"Clap!"
With a crisp sound, the teacup was instantly shattered into fragments on the ground, and the noisy people immediately quieted down, looking at He Shuzhong in surprise and bewilderment.
Just when everyone was wondering, there was a sudden rush of footsteps, and then one after another, strong gunmen rushed into the front hall quickly, and then surrounded the people in the hall. The Mauser pistols in their hands, made in Hanyang, were aimed at the people immediately. All murderous!
"He Shuzhong, what are you doing!"
Zhang Tangyu was the first to react, and he immediately roared angrily at He Shuzhong.