Chapter 27: Confiscation of Property

  Chen Chu was followed by twenty or so sturdy young men, which was insisted upon by Deng Gong. As he put it: "Now that the master's status is different, how can he enter and exit without attendants?" Chen Chu accepted this gladly, having a few attendants made things more convenient, but this wasn't the main reason. In his previous life, Chen Chu had always envied those big shots in the underworld or wealthy business tycoons who were surrounded by people, and now he could finally enjoy this treatment too.

  With everyone's attention on him, Chen Chu sat up even straighter on his horse.

  As he walked on the road, Chen Chu was thinking about the problem of grain and money again. Now the development of Longhu Village has been on the right track, but grain and money are a big problem. With the continuous influx of refugees, the burden of Longhu Village is already very heavy. If the situation continues, Longhu Village will inevitably be dragged down. Of course, Chen Chu can use his power as the county magistrate to drive away the refugees with strong measures, but Chen Chu would not do so unless he has no other choice. One reason is that he cannot bear to look at those refugees who are struggling to survive; more importantly, he hopes to take this opportunity to improve his reputation.

  Money and grain! Alas! Where should I go to get money and grain? Must we resort to drastic measures to stop the refugees from pouring in?

  Chen Chu thought anxiously and then thought of the Li boss who had invited him - Li Tai. Could he ask for his help?

  Chen Chu's eyes lit up for a moment, but then dimmed again. 'I'm not familiar with him, and besides, businessmen are out to make a profit, would he spend a lot of money to help me?'

  However, Chen Chu thought of Li Tai's unusually enthusiastic invitation to him, and it was clear that Li Tai had an ulterior motive. 'Perhaps by paying a certain price, he could get Li Tai's help.'

  Thinking of this, Chen Chu's heart had a plan, and the horse's hooves stepped forward even faster.

  Just as Chen Chu was racking his brains over the matter of Qian Liang, Zhang Liao and Wang Han were extremely shocked. Because in front of them were sixty thousand kilograms of grain!

  "Damn it! I've been in Le Ping County for so many years, and I had no idea the former county magistrate embezzled so much official grain! Son of a bitch!", Wang Han was either excited or furious, but all that could be heard was his non-stop cursing.

  Zhang Liao was also excited, but he didn't show it. He thought to himself: So much grain, I believe it can solve a lot of problems for my brother! Now Zhang Liao's thinking is all from Chen Chu's standpoint.

  "Wang Han, tell the brothers to start moving the grain." Zhang Liao ordered.

  Wang Han finally reacted and immediately waved his hand, shouting: "Let's get started! Brothers!"

  Dozens of yamen runners and hundreds of civilians immediately rushed into the warehouse and started moving grain.

  This warehouse is located in the courtyard of the former county magistrate's house. Zhang Liao and Wang Han were discovered when they ransacked the Qin County Magistrate's house, and another hidden room was also found with 5,000 gold.

  With this batch of money and grain, Chen Chu won't have to worry about the matter for a short time. However, Chen Chu still doesn't know about this at present.

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  Giant Deer

  "Tang Zhou, pass on the order to the thirty-six commanders, and hasten to gather grain and fodder, in preparation for a great undertaking." The middle-aged man sitting at the head of the table gave the command. This middle-aged man had a clear and refined face, with long eyebrows and whiskers, giving off an air of elegance and refinement. On either side of him sat one person each, their faces somewhat similar to his, but younger. In front of them was another person, kneeling prostrate on the ground, who was none other than Tang Zhou himself.

  "Yes, Great Teacher," Tang Zhou replied respectfully. It turned out that this middle-aged man was Zhang Jiao, who called himself "Great Teacher", so the two men sitting on either side of him should be his two younger brothers - Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang.

  "It's just that there are continuous disasters and famines everywhere, and it's quite difficult to collect grain and fodder. I'm afraid it will be hard to collect enough grain and fodder before the uprising." Tang Zhou said.

  What Tang Zhou said was indeed a problem, and Zhang Jiao couldn't help but think about it.

  At this time, Zhang Bao said beside him: "Brother, nowadays bandits are rampant, why don't we let the leaders of various factions pretend to be bandits and go to rich households and some small counties with weak defenses to collect money and grain."

  Zhang Jiao's eyes lit up upon hearing this, "This is indeed a solution. Tang Zhou, spread the order as per this decree."

  "Yes. The disciple understands." Tang Zhou Dynasty Zhang Bao made a bow and then retreated out of the room.

  After Tang Zhou left, Zhang Liang, who had been silent all along, asked Zhang Jiao: "Big brother, do you think we can succeed?", as he spoke, there was a hint of worry on Zhang Liang's face.

  "Don't worry. The Han Dynasty's fate is about to end, and we should rise with the will of heaven. How can it not succeed?" Zhang Jiao said confidently.

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  From mid-April 183 AD onwards, bandits suddenly increased in various places.

  Many wealthy households and small towns were looted, with extremely heavy losses of money and grain. Urgent memorials flew to Luoyang like snowflakes, but were all blocked by Feng Dan, one of the Ten Regular Attendants.

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