Judge of the Song Dynasty Chapter 756: Be sure to make peace with yourself before going abroad

In fact, no matter whether it was the Huns at first, the Turks later, or the Khitans now, they are still quite accomplished in diplomacy. They are not the image of reckless men that people imagine, doing things without saying a word.

Even the later Jurchens destroyed the Liao Kingdom through diplomacy.

In the early days of the founding of the Song Dynasty, that is, during the period of Taizu Taizong, the purpose was to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, and the Liao State adopted the strategy of supporting Xixia to check and balance the Song Dynasty.

However, after the Chanyuan Alliance, the relationship between Liao and the Song Dynasty eased, and there was a conflict with Xixia. During the Li Yuanhao era, the diplomatic strategy changed to reducing support for Xixia and strengthening relations with the Song Dynasty.

However, Li Yuanhao was also very smart. With his successive victories over the Song Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty, he immediately improved relations with the two countries, thinking that he knew that the little Xixia could not fight against the Liao Kingdom and the Song Dynasty at the same time.

In the post-Li Yuanhao era, the Liao Kingdom saw the Song Dynasty taking frequent actions and Xixia showing weakness, so it adjusted its policy and began to support Xixia, but at the same time maintained a close relationship with the Song Dynasty.

Try to let the Song Dynasty consume its national power on the land of Xixia, thereby maintaining the Liao Kingdom's advantage over the two countries.

Why the Song Dynasty could not destroy Xixia? It really does not mean that it cannot win. After all, the national power can crush Xixia, and consumption can also kill Xixia. This is because as long as the Song Dynasty sends troops to Xixia on a large scale, the Liao Kingdom will inevitably mobilize heavy troops on the border. Feel free to go south.

However, since most of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun were in the hands of the Liao State, the Song Dynasty had to hoard heavy troops for defense, which required a lot of financial expenditure.

At the same time, there was also the consumption of Sui coins on the Song Dynasty's finances.

The Song Dynasty will never be able to attack Xixia with all its strength. No matter whether it starts a war or not, it will always face the dilemma of fighting on two fronts.

This time the Song Dynasty made such a big move in Xihe, how could the Liao Kingdom watch helplessly as the Song Dynasty slowly encircled and suppressed Xixia? It was necessary to send people to take some action.

The disaster situation has just eased a bit, otherwise, Zhao Xu really suffered from depression, and when something went wrong, everything would come to him.

What a mess.

But even so, Zhao Xu still felt very stressed. The key was that the Xihe area was still at war, and the outcome was unknown at the moment.

Zhang Fei also felt the pressure that Zhao Xu was under, so he said: "Your Majesty, between countries, we cannot hope that the Liao Dynasty will show great kindness, or that it will miss the old feelings and allow us to destroy Xixia. Instead, we can Everyone else will do this. It has nothing to do with morality, only interests.

So I have always suggested that Your Majesty must be prepared to deal with both countries at the same time in case of emergencies, but we must also use diplomatic mediation to try to avoid our military fighting on two fronts. ”

Zhao Xu nodded slightly and asked: "Then how do you think I should respond?"

"Strong."

Zhang Fei said: "Whether it is externally or internally, your Majesty should be more powerful now, otherwise, you will be attacked from both sides and front like three months ago. Anyway, Your Majesty has decided to switch to defense on the Western Front, and has no plans now. Just attack Xia, then there is no need to worry too much about the Liao Kingdom taking advantage of the fire, we will put out the fire ourselves first."

Zhao Xu nodded and said: "You are right. Fortunately, I listened to your suggestion. Otherwise, we will be controlled by the Liao Kingdom again. But don't tell anyone about this for now. This is the imperial city now. They don’t know the news from the Secretary yet, lest those people get lucky again and cause trouble for the disaster relief.”

Zhang Fei nodded, "I understand."

After talking with Zhao Xu, Zhang Fei came out of the palace and got on his carriage. With a slight smile on his lips, he said to himself: "If a system has not experienced the tempering of war, That will definitely not be stable."

Li Si outside the car suddenly said: "Third brother, where are we going now?"

Zhang Fei said: "Go home."

"Yes."

It worked for a while, but the carriage suddenly stopped.

"What happened?"

Zhang Fei opened the curtain and saw an inspector standing next to the carriage.

"Prosecutor Zhang, Chief Prosecutor Xu wants you to go to the procuratorate."

"I know."

When I arrived at the procuratorate, I saw Xu Zun and Lu Dian sitting inside.

"Prosecutor Zhang is here."

Lu Dian stood up and bowed.

Zhang Fei bowed his hand in return and asked, "What happened?"

Xu Zundao: "It's like this. Recently, those students discovered that some officials took advantage of the disaster to take bribes."

Zhang Fei was surprised: "Really?"

Lu Dian said: "Prosecutor Zhang, it is very common for someone to fish in troubled waters during a disaster."

"I know." Zhang Fei nodded and said, "I'm just surprised that those corrupt officials were a little too arrogant and didn't cover up, and they were found out by a few chicks. This doesn't follow me. The corrupt officials in my impression are different!"

"Uh."

Lu Dian was speechless.

Xu Zundao: "Don't worry about these things for now. The key is that there are many contradictions in the punishment of corrupt officials. The main reason is that every previous monarch has issued edicts in response to this situation. Some are very loose, but Some are demoted, but some are very strict, and some are punished with death. If there is only one person, it will be easier for us to make a decision, but when there are more people, we must act in a standardized manner."

Zhang Fei pondered for a while and said: "Our procuratorate should be stronger and prosecute all with the strictest punishment. The death penalty is the death penalty. Anyway, the final verdict is not our procuratorate. In this way, we can force the Legislative Council to legislate on this. ”

Xu Zun's eyes lit up, he nodded and said: "This is a good idea."

Suddenly, a civil servant came to the door and said, "Prosecutor Zhang, Mr. Wang is here. He said he has something to ask you."

"Why are there so many things today."

Zhang Fei whispered.

Xu Zundao: "Go and see what's going on first. We'll talk about this later."

"Yes."

"I came to you today because I want to ask your opinion on something."

Wang Anshi got straight to the point.

Zhang Fei hurriedly asked: "What's the matter?"

Wang Anshi said: "It's about coal."

"Coal?"

"Yeah."

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "According to the observations of the Third Division and the Ministry of Household Affairs, we found that coal has become in short supply recently, but usually this situation only occurs in late winter. The reason for all this is because of business prosperity. ”

Zhang Fei suddenly remembered that Hou Donglai had also said this, nodded and said: "I have heard about it too."

Wang Anshi said: "If business becomes more prosperous in the future, the demand for coal will definitely increase a lot."

Zhang Fei said: "Does Master Wang want to control coal?"

Wang Anshi nodded and said: "Although many coals are currently mined by merchants and gentry, in fact, according to the system, Shanze fishery belongs to the imperial court.

During the period of Emperor Zhenzong, a high tax was levied on coal. As a result, the amount of coal coming to the capital dropped sharply. Taxation was not feasible, and the country had to mine it on its own. ”

The country will earn this money, so get out of here.

Zhang Fei said: "But the salt system has told us that mining by ourselves will only breed corruption."

Wang Anshi said: "Aren't you under the supervision of the public prosecutor and the law?"

Zhang Fei said with a smile: "Tell Bachelor Wang a little secret. We have discovered that during this disaster relief process, many people were fishing in troubled waters and taking bribes."

Wang Anshi was shocked and said: "Seriously?"

Zhang Fei said: "At present, they are just petty officials and officials."

Wang Anshi frowned.

Your sister's.

Taking advantage of the disaster to commit corruption is not giving me, Wang Anshi, face!

Zhang Fei added: "What I want to say is that people die for money and birds die for food. The public prosecutor and the law cannot suppress their inner greed."

Wang Anshi asked: "Then what do you suggest?"

Zhang Fei said: "Same as distilled koji, it is funded by the state and cooperates with businessmen to mine it, but it must be fully led by the businessmen. As for taxes, you must pay them, but they are also collected from profits. What do you get if you pay taxes? All are eliminated, which can reduce the cost of coal mining and promote business prosperity."

Wang Anshi nodded.

Soon after dark.

Han Mansion.

"Your Majesty."

Han Qi, supported by his son, slowly walked out of the back hall and was a little surprised when he saw the young man sitting in the hall.

The person coming is the emperor.

The emperor suddenly came to his home, and it was still at night. This was really scary.

Han Qi thought, all the food in my house has been taken out. I have been very low-key recently!

Seeing Han Qi, Zhao Xu immediately stood up, stopped Han Qi who was about to salute, and asked with concern: "How is Mr. Han doing?"

Han Qi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is concerned about you. Your health is better than before, but this stubborn disease is difficult to cure!"

Zhao Xu said: "Ms. Han must take good care of his health. I still need Mr. Han's assistance."

Han Qi chuckled and said: "Nowadays, our dynasty is full of talented people, and the rising stars are more powerful than the others. There is no need for aging anymore."

"That's not the case." Zhao Xu shook his head.

Han Qi was stunned for a moment, then said to his son: "Go back to the house first."

"Yes."

Han Zhongyan bowed to the emperor and left.

After Han Zhongyan left, Zhao Xu informed Han Qi about the Liao envoy.

Han Qi sighed after hearing this, "To be honest with your Majesty, this matter was expected by me, and it is also the main reason why I opposed the expansion of the Xihe River."

Zhao Xu said: "But if Xixia is not destroyed, the Song Dynasty will always be controlled by the Liao Kingdom. Don't you think Xianggong Han is useless?"

Han Qi was silent.

Zhao Xu said anxiously: "There are only two of us here, the monarch and my minister. If you have anything to say, Mr. Han, you might as well say it directly."

Han Qi sighed, "Actually, your majesty's worries, how can I know this? In fact, Fu Yanguo also knows it very well. However, since the Chanyuan Alliance, Hebei's military equipment has been weakened and its morale has been slack. It is not the Liao Army's at all. If we start a war with our opponent, we will definitely lose, and we will only be able to defend ourselves with the Imperial Guards."

"What?"

Zhao Xu couldn't help being shocked and said excitedly: "Since Mr. Han knew this, why didn't he strengthen military training when he passed through Hebei?"

Han Qi just sighed: "The veteran is incompetent and has disappointed His Majesty."

Zhao Xu was stunned for a moment and said: "Mr. Han, don't sigh for now. I want to know why."

Han Qi glanced at Zhao Xu, hesitated for a while, and then said: "Since the Chanyuan Alliance, Ma Zhijie, Cao Wei, Wang Deyong and other military officials were squeezed out, and then there was no war for decades. The weapons and equipment were all ruined, and the soldiers had long lost their fighting spirit and had no strength to fight. They were similar to the Qingping Army on Jingdong East Road. And Hebei's finances were also exhausted by the flood."

Is it the Qingping army that can even threaten grass bandits?

Zhao Xu felt dizzy for a while.

When he thought about this, he felt itchy with hatred.

Han Qi added: "Currently, the only combat-effective army in our country is the Western Army. Once the Western Army is held back by Xixia, it will be unable to defend the Liao Kingdom from moving south."

The tone was full of despair.

Neither he nor Fu Bi is actually that kind of cowardly person. Many people just look at the historical results and always feel that they are too worried, but in fact they are not.

Fu Bi was very strong in diplomacy towards the Liao Kingdom, and would rather die than give in an inch of territory. But when it came to starting a war, Fu Bi was firmly opposed to it.

The reason is very simple, that is, they are too aware of the combat effectiveness of the Forbidden Army.

Can't beat it!

But it is not easy for them to tell the emperor clearly about this kind of thing, because it involves the entanglement of interests between the emperor and military generals, and between civil servants and military generals.

After the Chanyuan Alliance, the main peace faction gained the upper hand, and all the generals who could fight were ostracized, which was a self-defeating martial arts.

If you don't suppress the generals, you are afraid of repeating the situation of the Tang Dynasty's Jiedushi.

They are actually very helpless.

Had Han Qi not completely left the government and the public, and the emperor himself coming to visit, he would not have made it so clear.

After leaving the Han family, Zhao Xu looked up and sighed. After a while, he called the guard beside him, "Send someone to Jingdong East Road immediately to see how the Royal Police are trained there. If Once the training is complete, let the palace commander go to Hebei to train the Royal Police."

"Humble your duties and obey your orders."

Before, Zhao Xu had always been hesitant and had never expressed his position on the warehouse tax. He still left himself some room, which meant that he retained the option of going to war with Xixia. But now that the Liao envoy came and Han Qi's advice , which made him completely give up. The Western Front must adopt a more conservative strategy, develop domestically first, and concentrate on dealing with the threat of the Liao Kingdom.

On the second day, he suddenly issued an order to Zongzheng Temple, stating that in the future, if relatives of the clan evade taxes, they will all be handed over to the Public Security Bureau for trial.

Of course this includes warehouse tax.

This was also the first time that Zhao Xu expressed his attitude, and he directly targeted relatives outside the clan. His attitude was very tough.

At this critical moment, he must be strong.

Two months ago, when he hesitated for a moment, internal forces began to put pressure on him in all aspects. When it comes to dealing with the Liao Kingdom issue, if there is another internal agitation, he will face double internal and external pressure.

Let this matter be decided first, it cannot be changed, and don’t take any chances.

Of course, the reason why the clan is attacked is also for financial reasons. How can we fight a war without money.

This time I was really cruel.

As soon as he was cruel, the powerful people gave up immediately, and did not do what he thought. Each family kept five hundred dan to live on, and sold all the rest.

Warehouse tax?

It’s impossible to hand it over.

It is impossible to make friends in this life!

Why!

Fifty percent, why don’t you go grab it.

After a lot of confusion in the early stage, the Ministry of Industry finally issued a relatively complete plan, which determined that consolidating the river channel would be the first priority, followed by the construction of official offices for the Public Security Bureau, and finally, the construction of water conservancy projects.

Because water conservancy projects require on-site investigation, but the victims cannot afford to wait. They need to obtain livelihood immediately, so this is implemented last.

Southern suburbs.

Three old men, Wen Yanbo, Lu Gongzhu, and Sima Guang, came to the suburbs to inspect the public situation.

At first glance, the road was still crowded with food teams.

"How many days have passed, why is there still so much food on the road?"

Sima Guang couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "You have to ask Uncle Hui about this. I heard that his family's food has not been shipped out yet."

"Please show me your noble hand."

Lü Gong cupped his hands and said: "Many people estimate that the grain in their warehouses is at least equivalent to a year's harvest in the capital. If it is released at the same time, it will definitely not be finished within a short time."

One year? Sima Guang shook his head when he heard this, and said: "But I never expected that this warehouse tax could be implemented so smoothly."

He used to think that if there was no shortage of good laws, then there would be a lack of execution, so he couldn't do it. When the warehouse tax first came out, he also thought it was absolutely impossible, but he didn't expect it, and he actually got it, even though there was a gap in the process. It was also full of twists and turns, but it also exceeded his expectations.

Mr. Lu said: "To be honest, this warehouse tax is actually not excessive. It just allows you to take out the grain and sell it. In our Gyeonggi area, how can we not sell the grain and not collect the commercial tax? If If it goes a little too far, it will definitely not be implemented."

Sima Guang nodded slightly, knowing in his heart that this was all the fault of Zhang San. His bills always hurt people, but he couldn't say it out loud.

Unlike Fan Zhongyan and Wang Anshi, they all wanted to push the pole to the end, but they all ended in failure.

While talking, he suddenly heard a noise in front of him, and the three elders raised their eyes to look.

Wen Yanbo was slightly surprised, "When will there be an additional town here?"

But in front of me there were numerous thatched sheds, wooden sheds, and several buildings standing among them, looking like a small town.

Lv Gong wrote: "This is the headquarters of the Royal Police in the southern suburbs. It happens that rivers are still being built nearby, so there are a large number of workers working nearby. Now their food, clothing, housing and transportation all cost money, so more and more people are working there. The more traders come here to do business."

Wen Yanbo nodded and said: "It seems that there have been many more traders and craftsmen recently. In a year of disaster, this is really extremely rare."

Lü Gong wrote: "It is not only rare, it has never happened before. This does not look like a disaster."

Sima Guang said: "But no court sent millions of dollars to provide relief when the disaster first spread. This is only temporary. When the people go home to farm, these traders will also disappear, and this year's disaster area will Tax revenue is expected to drop sharply, because all collected are tax dollars, and the fiscal burden will definitely be heavier next year."

Lü Gong wrote: "But the three envoys made it very clear at the hearing that the imperial court issued a thousand guan, and it can bring out tens of thousands."

Sima Guang said: "Even if you pull out tens of thousands of dollars, the profit will not be that much. The money can only be transferred around so much."

Wen Yanbo also nodded and said: "Junshi is right. In the final analysis, this is all caused by the money given by the court. The financial pressure next year will definitely be big."

Why is there such prosperity during a disaster? It’s all about money. The capital alone has to spend hundreds of thousands of consumers. Can this business not be prosperous?

Key wages are not low.

The loss must still be the imperial court.

But what they didn't expect was that output was also increasing. Because the number of consumer groups increased, output had to keep up. This was the extra wealth.

While they were talking, they arrived at the "small town", and suddenly an inspector and four royal policemen went straight to the temporary disaster relief department.

But after a while, when they saw them, they came out with a middle-aged man in official uniform.

What's going on?

Is it so silky smooth?

Wen Yanbo and the others looked at each other.

The ones who were brought out were not officials, but officials, even though they were the lowest-level ones.

Wen Yanbo quickly shouted: "What's the matter?"

The official seemed to recognize Wen Yanbo and hurriedly shouted: "Mr. Wen, help me! This official has been wronged."

The prosecutor and the four royal policemen also realized who the old man was, and hurriedly gave him a fist-waving salute.

"No need to be polite."

Wen Yanbo asked again: "What happened?"

The prosecutor said: "If I tell Mr. Wen, this person is involved in embezzlement of disaster relief funds."

"Really?"

Wen Yanbo couldn't help but be surprised, this was really a crime committed against the odds.

The official explained desperately: "Don't believe me, Mr. Wen. The Account Department is keeping an eye on this account. Even if I have ten courages, I would not dare to do this."

The prosecutor said: "You did not commit corruption directly, but we found that there was a difference of more than 20 places between the job recruitment list and the actual jobs. Now those people have all been arrested by us, and they all testified that you arranged it."

Wen Yanbo immediately realized that one hundred pennies a day and twenty heads meant two guans a day and 60 guans a month. For small officials like them, it can also improve their lives, and said: "I Just asking casually, you should take him for interrogation as soon as possible."

When the official heard this, his face turned pale.

After they left, Wen Yanbo sighed: "With the power of the police, prosecutors and law, they dare to fish in troubled waters. The greed of this person is really terrible!"

Lv Gongzhu said: "I guess this was the norm in the past, and they didn't expect that the public prosecutor would investigate such a trivial matter."

While the two were talking, they suddenly saw Sima Guang put his hands into his sleeves and looked nervous.

Wen Yanbo asked: "Jun Shi, why are you so uneasy? Doesn't this matter have anything to do with you?"

Sima Guang said hurriedly: "I'm worried that in other places, if such a large amount of money is thrown away, many people will definitely take risks. Qi Xiye and the others can't handle it."

This is the largest expansion since the emergence of the Public Security Bureau.

However, as the vanguard of the Royal Police, things went relatively smoothly.

It’s really interesting to say, thanks to Wang Anshi and Qingmiaofa.

Since the disaster, the Qingmiao Law has become a lifeline for the people, and officials dare not take it away. They can only force the people to lose their lives.

As soon as Ma Xiaoyi and Fu Shichun arrived, they immediately suspended Qingmiaofa's debt collection, which immediately won the people's trust.

It can be said that it is effortless.

Xuzhou.

The police station that had just put up its signboard immediately became bustling with activity.

I saw a group of landowners sitting in the police station pounding the table, and a group of old farmers standing nearby with their heads hanging down.

The Young Crops Law is only second, the key is private loan sharking.

The Royal Police has set up a persona to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the people. People who are forced to pay debts come to the Royal Police for help.

The Royal Police now have no time to worry about the disaster and are dealing with debt problems all day long.

Fu Shichun suddenly walked out of the back room and asked the civilian police: "Have you recorded everything?"

"Everything has been recorded." The policeman nodded.

"Stop arguing!"

Fu Shichun stopped the big landowners who were complaining and said: "Our police station does not have the power to judge, and currently the government does not have the power to make judgments. We have to wait for the imperial court and the procuratorate to come before making a decision."

A gentle young master said: "But Master Fu, the loan deed has expired. If it continues, the interest will only be higher."

Another rich man with a sinister face stood up and said, "We can wait for the imperial court, but the interest must be calculated."

The landowners here are not afraid of the Public Security Bureau at all. This is all thanks to Su Shi. Su Shi came here to build the Public Security Bureau, but was ruined by these officials and landlords.

Fu Shichun smiled slightly and said: "You can do all the calculations, don't worry, but in the meantime, don't bother them anymore. If there is any harm to others, the interest may not be enough to compensate."

"Okay, Master Fu said so, we have to give you this face. Please do everything."

"It's your duty."

"Farewell."

"Everyone, walk slowly."

After all these people left, a royal police officer said: "Master Fu, those court presidents and prosecutors are walking very slowly. If this drags on, the interest will not be doubled again."

Fu Shichun said: "When you are free, read more about the law and don't embarrass our Royal Police."

The royal policeman suddenly looked confused.

Another royal policeman said: "Old Liu, have you forgotten that we have to calculate it according to the precedent of Prosecutor Zhang. The interest rates are more than double. If it is judged according to law, at least three-quarters of the interest rate must be reduced. . Even if the farmer can’t pay it back, he can still pay it back in installments.”

Fu Shichun ignored them, called one of his cronies over, and whispered: "You will make another copy later and send it to the Taxation Department."

"As commanded."

On the surface, the Royal Police were the first to arrive, but in fact the Taxation Department was the first to arrive. They have been operating here for a year.

Usury also needs to pay taxes!

Suddenly I heard a noise outside.

A royal policeman immediately stood up and said: "Chief Ma is back."

"It seems that today's harvest is not small!"

The royal policemen in the house immediately came out, and saw Ma Xiaoyi and a group of royal policemen pressing more than ten big men into the courtyard.

"Squat down!"

"Squat down for me, all of you. You are just trying to show off your skills and imitate others to collect fees. You are really ignorant."

Ma Xiaoyi kicked one over, then strode towards Fu Shichun in front of the door.

Fu Shichun walked over and asked, "What happened?"

Ma Xiaoyi said: "They say they are strongmen on the river. People have to pay them when they go to the river to fish. Now it is even more outrageous. During the drought, people have to pay them when they go to the river to get some muddy water."

As he spoke, he whispered again: "I heard there is a rich man behind them."

Fu Shichun nodded and said with great relief: "I didn't expect that there are so many good people in Xuzhou. The bonus of our police station is now entirely maintained by them."

There is a special case in the Public Security Bureau, that is, if you have just arrived at a place, if you have not committed any major criminal case, you will not be punished too severely. You will either have to work or pay a ransom.

Every time Ma Xiaoyi goes to a place, he must first deal with the strong men on the road and stretch his muscles. Now the morale of the Royal Police is high, and there are quite a few people. Compared with the few people who went to Hezhong Mansion, this time Ma Xiaoyi is Directly bringing five thousand royal policemen southward, it can be said that apart from the Western Army, it was the most powerful armed force in the Song Dynasty.

It's not that the Royal Police are so talented that they can fight against the regular army of Liao Kingdom. The combat effectiveness of the Forbidden Army is so poor that even bandits like Wu Tian can threaten the Forbidden Army.

It’s not that people are incompetent, it’s that they have lost their backbone. The truth is, it’s better to die than to live. What can I gain by fighting Wu Tian desperately?

But the Royal Police can get promoted and get bonuses if they work hard against the robbers, so they are all very hard-working. The first batch of Royal Police are almost all at the sergeant level.

All the royal police officers are rushing to go south, because it is too difficult to get promoted in the capital, and there is almost no room for promotion. After going south and making meritorious services, they will be the chief constables of the two regions.

Originally, when this disaster came, the world was in chaos, and there were thieves and strongmen everywhere. However, as soon as the Royal Police arrived, they were immediately suppressed. The strongmen were arrested in groups, and the rogues on the streets were directly arrested. Disappeared and completely lost his fighting spirit.

I really can’t beat him!

Subsequently, the imperial court, public prosecutor and law arrived in Xuzhou.

The trial of cases squeezed by the police station began immediately.

It is no exaggeration to say that there are more than ten or twenty cases a day, because there is no need to judge or use your brain. You can just follow Zhang Fei's precedent in Hezhong Mansion.

Exactly the same.

Don't take it too easy.

Because of ancient disputes, there was only so much going back and forth, and no new tricks could be played.

Of course the landlord is very unhappy. He just wants to reduce the interest and pay in installments. The key thing is that during the installment period, the interest is not increased. This is bullying, right?

Yes.

What do you want?

Ma Xiaoyi and the others have been practicing in Hezhong Mansion for several years, and they are already familiar with this situation.

No panic at all.