Chapter 161: County 늄 is a corrupt official?
There was no trouble on the journey afterwards. Maybe he was happy because he was almost reaching the border between Dongli and Beixiao.
The road was still desolate due to the drought, and there was hardly a trace of green on the surrounding trees! But fortunately, you can vaguely see the smoke floating in the air here. Very excited.
There was smoke and villages starting to form, which meant that people could survive here. No one wants to quarrel and ruin the joy of settling down in this new home.
Leaving town...
Under the plaque of the town tower, the gate was open. There are scattered queues. Most of the people queuing were ragged and skinny. They lined up in a daze, almost all of them carrying a small bag. There are very few people driving ox carts, and the oxen are all thin.
I probed with my spiritual power and heard what the officials said to the people...
"Queue up, queue up. You must show your travel permit before you can settle down. If you are not from this country, you can also apply for settlement, but you must sign a contract. So if you have evil intentions, get out of here now." An official said loudly to the people in line.
Su Nuoli felt that this county was really kind. Not only did they allow them to settle down, they even accepted people from other countries. I really can't compare to the level of thinking like that! After all, before helping others, they will... um... ask for some hard work fees. I'm so sorry!
Before I could feel the emotion for too long, I noticed a sign on the city gate with a row of black words on it. However, I couldn't see clearly because it was too far away.
Using the cover of his sleeve, he took out a telescope. Written on the paper was the following: "Anyone who wishes to settle in the city of Dongli must bring a travel permit and two taels of silver, and must accept the village where they are arranged to settle. Anyone who wishes to settle in the city of another country must pay 10 taels of silver and sign a temporary residence contract, which is valid for 10 years." Below was the deadline, which had to be processed before 3 p.m. every day.
Liuliu: "Miss, what is this you are holding? If you hold it and look at it, can you see what is in front of you? What is the farthest distance it can be photographed?..."
Li Xiang rolled her eyes at Liu Liu and mocked her: "You just want to borrow it to have a look! Why are you talking so long? Miss, please borrow it to have a look. I'm just curious!"
Su Nuoli handed the telescope in his hand to Li Xiang. Li Xiang immediately gave Liu Liu a look, and the meaning of showing off was very obvious!
But at this time, Su Nuoli did not laugh at the two people's antics, but instead felt a little melancholy. I felt really slapped in the face for what I had just said to praise the county.
Li Lizheng and his men, as well as so many refugees, probably can't afford the high entrance fee! Two taels of silver per person, ha! For a poor family, it is normal for a young man to go to school and earn more than 10 coins a day. He earned less than half an ounce a month, and he lost two ounces in one go.
However, it is impossible to confirm whether this county magistrate is a corrupt official, after all, he has not yet entered the city. Maybe he collected money to help the people buy food and build towns!
At this time, Li Lizheng's son also went to the city gate to take a look...
Li Qiang, the son of Li Lizheng, came back in a hurry and immediately reported to his father, Li Lizheng: "Dad, the city fee is two taels of silver per person! And I found an official to inquire about the settlement of the village.
The meaning is obvious, that is, if you pay money, you can get a better place. If... you don't pay extra, the place you'll be assigned will probably be a remote and desolate place! ”
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