Li Yao would never have imagined that he would travel to a parallel space that was similar to the past one day. The Great Qian Dynasty in this space and time could not continue its dynasty after the reform. Right now, countless overseas countries were eyeing the territory of the Great Qian Dynasty covetously. It was actually 1690.
The place where Li Yao was at, to be precise, was a small county town in the western Sichuan Province in the southwest. It was called Guangyi. To the south was Diannan Province. The people of the southwest were tough in the first place. Besides, in the current era, wars were going on nonstop, and the last emperor had died a few months ago. The entire Great Qian Dynasty was in a chaotic situation.
For example, the current Governor of Western Sichuan, Xiong Kewu, actually only controlled the area around Rong City. As for the many counties in the south and north, he simply had the heart to interfere.
In the southwestern interior, factions of all sizes could be said to be the epitome of chaos. For example, in Guangyi County, there might be troops of all sizes coming over to station in a week.。
Of course, in reality, it was just to get some money to spend.
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They could only oppress the local merchants or landowners in the county town. In this era, soldiers with guns were more like bandits than bandits.
Suddenly, there seemed to be a huge commotion outside the courtyard. It seemed that someone had come. As expected.
"Master, there are more people with guns.。”
The butler of the Li Residence was already used to it. He was not used to it when soldiers did not come.
Indeed, the Li family had been in Guangyi County for several generations. Otherwise, Li Yao's father, Li Guangbei, would not have been able to become the county magistrate of the county.
Li Guangbei frowned. This was the third time this month. All kinds of people in military uniforms were really using him as an ATM.
"County Magistrate Li, I am Wang Lei, the commander of the 2nd Regiment of the 16th Independent Division in Western Sichuan.”
At the door, a bareheaded, potbellied middle-aged man was smiling at Li Guangbei. However, his appearance was really disgusting. It was obvious that this so-called regiment commander did not put Li Guangbei in his eyes at all.
I have just received the order from my superior that Guangyi County will be taken over by my Second Regiment. It's not that I'm unfamiliar with the place. I hope that County Magistrate Li can forgive me. If there's anything wrong with my brother, please point it out.”
"Someone, give the gift I brought to County Magistrate Li.”
After saying that, a man in a relatively new military uniform smelled like smoke. His footsteps were loose and his eyes were dark. Those who did not know better would think that he was smoking. He did not look like a soldier.
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"What? Brother Li, are you looking down on me?”
Wang Lei's voice turned gloomy as he stared at Li Guangbei with an even more brazen gaze. In front of Li Guangbei was an exquisite, brand new black pistol. This thing was not cheap.
"Commander Wang, since you're already here, I can't accept such an expensive gift.。”
"Magistrate Li, this is a pistol from the West. It was not easy to get it from outside. In the future, our brothers may have to stay in Guangyi County for a long time.。”
After a few more pleasantries, Wang Lei walked out of the door with a smile on his face. Could it be that Li Guangbei did not want to give him military funds?？
"Regiment Commander, the division commander said that Guangyi County is the richest county in the surrounding area. There are many wealthy businessmen in the city. We will hold a donation meeting another day and give a few awards to those wealthy businessmen.”
"Haha, luckily I followed my master. Otherwise, I would still be a bandit.。”
Wang Lei held a cigarette in his mouth. His mouth was full of golden teeth, and the smile on his lips could not be concealed. With guns and people, he was the tyrant of Guangyi County.
A few years ago, he had changed into a military uniform and put on a hat with the Chief. He had been living a good life these few years, and he had actually become a regiment commander. Back then, the woman in the village had not taken a fancy to him. Now, she was still in his hands and served him all day long.
Humph...
Fierce people lived better lives.
In this world, one had to be more ruthless to others and to oneself.
His 2nd Regiment had nearly 1,000 people. If Li Guangbei really ate the guts of a bear and leopard and didn't pay the fees, the Li Residence wouldn't be peaceful in the future.
In the Li Residence, Li Guangbei shook his head. In this day and age, a county magistrate like him was really rare. He had never taken a single cent from the county. He only thought that he could do something for the people. However, he did not expect that in the end, those soldiers would only force him step by step.
"Ah Fu, how much money is left in the account?？”
Li Guangbei pinched the tip of his nose. He was very tired. This Western Sichuan Province was full of independent factions. He did not know when it would end. He really had to resign and be an idle old man.
" Master, we sold the last restaurant last month, and we only have less than 5,000 yuan left. If we provide them with military expenses…"
The old butler lowered his head and felt uncomfortable. However, there was nothing he could do. Those people had guns in their hands. How could Old Master fight them head-on?
"Enough, enough. Five thousand dollars is enough. Ah Fu, go and inform Young Master to come back tomorrow. Tell him that I have something to tell him.”
"What if Young Master doesn't want to come back?”
Back then, Young Master had caused a huge disaster. If Old Master hadn't spent a lot of money to settle it, Young Master would have been gone long ago. Madam was even more angered to death by Young Master back then.
"Forget it if he doesn't come back. Wait for me to write a letter. If he doesn't come back, give the letter to him.。”
"Yes, Master."
Li Guangbei lay on the chair and slowly fell asleep. He was tired. After so many years, he had thought that he could open his eyes and see the world. He thought that he could imitate the West, open factories, and strengthen the nation.
However, he didn't expect it to be like this.
Tired, he was tired…
Thinking of this, Li Guangbei was relieved. At least he still had a son and the Li family's incense was still there.
At that time, that brat kidnapped Shen Wan's daughter and one did not know who leaked the news and when it was known by others, that brat was almost beaten to death.。
Li Guangbei heard the sound of the piano again. He shook his head and sighed. The Li family was finished…
No matter what, he was still the county magistrate of Guangyi County. However, in the past year, there had been so many people who came to his residence to ask for military expenses that he could not remember. He knew that he must have offended someone.
At this moment, not far from the south of Guangyi County, there was a town at the foot of the mountain. However, this place was very busy. There was a mountain road that extended into the town, and there were endless carriages rushing to and fro.
Unfortunately, no one could see this place, and no one would come to this remote village for no reason.
On the east side of the town, there was a two-story building that stood out. At the entrance, there were actually two soldiers with loaded guns.
At this moment, a figure hurriedly ran in.。
Someone knocked on the office door on the second floor.
"Come in."
A young man's voice sounded.
"Teacher, someone just came from the residence. It's another soldier from Rong City…"
"Send my orders. All company commanders, artillery companies, heavy machine gun companies, logistics personnel, and the reserve personnel of Mount Tang Town are to gather here for a meeting!!”
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