A shout, played in a very long tune, followed by crackling firecrackers and loud gongs and drums. A dozen gun-bearing men surrounded a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses and a man in a long gown, who were welcomed by the people. Entered Goose City.

"Welcome to the county magistrate!"

shouted in a very long tune, followed by crackling firecrackers and loud gongs and drums. A dozen gun-toting men surrounded a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses and a man in a long gown. The man entered Goose City under the welcome of the people.

After entering the county government office and settling down, the man with glasses sat on the table in the courtroom and asked: "Master, have everyone who is supposed to come today arrived?"

"County magistrate, the Fang family, the Liu family, and the Wang family are all here. "But the Huang family didn't show up."

"Humph, it's just a small town family."

Before he finished speaking, he saw someone running in from the door, and he saw the county magistrate kneeling down. "County magistrate, Master Huang has prepared a reception banquet for you, please come to the banquet."

"Get up, the emperor is gone, don't kneel down, call me county magistrate, don't add lord." Lead the way." The county magistrate said, jumping down from the court table.

Master followed immediately, and the two walked out of the courtroom, followed by a dozen gun-bearing men.

"County magistrate, this Huang Silang is the person with the most industries in Echeng. He supports most of the people in Echeng. In addition to the state-owned banks of the Republic of China, Huang Silang has industries in almost every field." Let's go, Master told the county magistrate about the situation in Goose City.

The sun is setting in the west, and the cool autumn breeze is blowing, bringing with it a bit of chill.

A few people were walking when suddenly a gunshot rang out and a gunman fell to the ground. The county magistrate was also frightened and hurriedly squatted down. He saw at the intersection in front of him, more than thirty people with long guns pointing towards them. shot.

"Quick, protect the county magistrate." The master shouted in a low voice, and ran into the small shop on the street, leaving the shivering magistrate on the spot.

The dozen gun-bearers also began to fight back on the spot, but their marksmanship was surprisingly poor. After the gunshots were fired for a long time, no one was hit, but they fell down one by one. After a while, the dozen gun-bearers fell down one by one. Only half of the gun is left.

The county magistrate trembled and lay on the ground, shouting: "Hurry, find someone to call someone in the patrol room."

Only then did a person turn around and run away, go to the patrol room to call someone.

At this moment, I saw a hundred and eighty people pouring in on the road to the west of the intersection, each holding a long gun, and the leader shouted, "Protect the county magistrate and kill all these bandits."

Immediately, gunshots broke out, and the group of people who attacked the county magistrate retreated in panic as they saw no enemy.

"Oh, how are you, the county magistrate? I, Huang, am late. Hurry, protect the county magistrate." A man in a white suit walked quickly towards the county magistrate.

The county magistrate quickly got up from the ground, patted the dirt on his body, looked at the person No. 180 behind him, and stepped forward to greet him, "Is this Mr. Huang?"

"It's Mr. Huang, the nearest city There was a gangster in the house, so I rushed over as soon as I got the news. I was not late at all. I hope the county magistrate will forgive me."

"Thank you to Mr. Huang for today."

The two of them were talking, just now. The man who left came back with twenty patrolmen. When Huang Silang saw the patrolmen coming, he shouted from a distance: "It's okay here. You can go back first."

The person in the lead stopped immediately when he heard Huang Silang's voice. He stepped down and said, "Since Mr. Huang is here, the county magistrate must be fine. Brothers, please go back." After that, he led everyone back.

The county magistrate froze on the spot and coughed loudly several times with great force, almost coughing up blood, but the people in the patrol room pretended not to hear and left.

"Don't worry, county magistrate. In the past few years, the war in the Republic of China has caused huge expenditures, and all the taxes collected have been taken away by the higher authorities. There is no income for the large and small yamen in Echeng, but the yamen must be around, so Huang will try his best to help. At least it can give the brothers a way to survive."

The county magistrate looked at Huang Silang and was silent for a moment. Then his expression suddenly changed, and he turned from a serious face to a flattering one. "Mr. Huang is upright and upright. He supports various yamen in Echeng and can also use his own money to establish one. The militiamen are actually the best in resisting the banditry in Echeng. I hope Mr. Huang will take care of him."

"Oh, the county magistrate is too polite. I, Mr. Huang, still have to rely more on the county magistrate."

The two of them walked towards the restaurant while talking, and the master also got out of the street shop and followed.

Soon they arrived at the restaurant, and everyone stayed outside. The master, the county magistrate, and Huang Silang entered the restaurant and bumped into each other. A man who looked like a young boy walked out, and the master hurriedly shouted, "This man. . . . This person. . . . "

" This is my butler, Hu Bawan. "Huang Silang said.

The county magistrate glared at the master, and walked upstairs talking and laughing with the county magistrate. The master froze on the spot and said in his heart: 'Isn't this the one who beat us at the street corner just now?'

Immediately, when people in the restaurant saw Huang Silang coming, they all knelt down and saluted: "Hello, Mr. Huang. "

"Yeah", Huang Silang responded casually and walked over with the county magistrate.

The county magistrate secretly sighed: "Huang Silang has indeed supported most of Goose City. The whole family of these people has to make ends meet. It's all in Huang Silang's hands. "

Everyone took their seats upstairs.

"I will bring you a cup first, firstly to catch the wind and secondly to calm the county magistrate's panic. "Huang Silang said.

"Master Huang is too polite. "The county magistrate responded positively.

Everyone exchanged cups and cups. It could be said that the dinner was a happy one for the host and the guests.

After three rounds of wine, Huang Silang said: "The county magistrate can achieve this position at such a young age, so he must be. The future is bright. I happen to have a few friends in the city and the province. I can recommend them to you when I have time. "

" Then I would like to thank Mr. Huang in advance. I wonder if Mr. Huang is interested in Echeng and the surrounding Republic of China banks? "

Huang Silang looked at the county magistrate and said, "The county magistrate is really a smart man. "

" As long as Mr. Huang is interested, I will naturally help you, but this matter is not easy to handle. The bank has too many regulations and systems. "

" The county magistrate, don't worry, I'm ready. I have a lot of industries under my name. I have already told my subordinates to tell each bank that they want to participate in the shares and actively support the financial construction of the National Government . As long as these few Every bank has my shares, so not all of the money belongs to me. The only thing I need now is the guarantee from the county magistrate. "

" Mr. Huang is wise and I admire him. "

A few days later, a large number of people from Echeng gathered around the county government office. Everyone was excited. Some shouted slogans, and some sat on the ground and howled. They crowded into the county government office and shouted, "Please ask the county elder to help you." We decide. "

The county magistrate saw this and hurriedly came out with a sense of justice, "If you have something to do, tell me, this county will definitely make the decision for you. "

Then everyone rushed into the court and started talking. It turned out that someone went to Echeng Bank to withdraw money today, but the bank said they couldn't withdraw it. There was no money in the bank. This was a big deal. The news spread from one person to another, and it soon spread. Almost everyone in Echeng City knew about it, and people rushed into the bank to withdraw their life savings, but were told that they could not withdraw their money. The two sides argued fiercely, and finally took action. The person in charge of the bank called the patrol, and several of the patrol officers took the lead.

Hearing this, the county magistrate roughly understood it, and while dealing with the people, he asked the master to go find Huang Silang and ask what happened.

The master came back soon and said: "County magistrate, the situation is not good. , Mr. Huang took away all the money from several nearby Republic of China banks and left nothing. He said that he invested in building railways in the United States to earn US dollars. But fortunately, Mr. Huang did it in a flawless manner, using legal methods. The mortgage loan money was legal, and nothing could be found on it. Several of Mr. Huang's shell businesses were all mortgaged at the bank. "

After hearing this, the county magistrate wiped his sweat and said that he had done everything carefully. Then he turned around and said to the people: "Don't be afraid, folks. Our Republic of China enforces the law. I have ordered the patrol to investigate the matter clearly. I believe it. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer. Please go back and wait.

After everyone heard this, they felt a little calmer, but at this moment a man stood up and said: "Master County Chief, my old mother is seriously ill and is waiting for help in the hospital. I hope the County Chief can tell the bank and let me take it." Money saves lives."
" I'm afraid this is embarrassing the county. I understand your difficulty, but we also act in accordance with the law. In order to find out the truth, no one can withdraw money. If everyone withdraws money, important evidence will be lost, and everyone's money will be lost. It’s all gone. Can you afford this responsibility? "

When everyone heard that it would be related to their own money being unable to withdraw, they all agreed and persuaded: "Think of other ways first. This money cannot be withdrawn. What if because of you withdrawing the money, all of us will lose our money? Is good. . . . . . "

The man was immediately besieged by everyone, as if he had taken away everyone's money.

Everyone was persuaded by the county magistrate to go back, and they went home to wait for news.

More than half a month passed in this way. , the people began to sit still, and came to the gate of the county government one after another, shouting slogans, asking the county magistrate to make the decision for them. The county magistrate came out of the back hall with a helpless look, and asked everyone to come to the court. This time There were so many people that almost the entire county government office was filled with people. People talked about their difficulties. Some needed turnover for business, some needed money for their children to go to school, some had family members who were sick and needed medical treatment. The wife was waiting for money to give birth to a child. The county magistrate listened impatiently, but still restrained himself and explained: "Folks, please wait a moment. This case is very complicated and there are many things in it, but I promise that we will investigate it as soon as possible and return the money." Please believe us, folks. "Master

also added: "Folks, the county magistrate is right. We all know that it is difficult for you and you have no money. However, this case is indeed complicated and cannot be investigated in a short time. This is all for your savings. Think about it, if you are in urgent need of money, think of other ways to rent out your unused house and use your own carriages and horses to haul goods. Isn't that also a way to make money? "

Everyone stopped and were shocked. In the past few years, there have been wars. Their fields and houses have been sold to Huang Silang for food and clothing. There is no idle house left. The house is gone, not to mention the car. Ma? ?

Having said this, the county magistrate and the master returned to the inner hall, leaving only a few police officers at the scene to comfort everyone. The county magistrate and the master said as they walked: "I heard that a new Hu Yulou was opened in Echeng. That's the high imitation of the Tang Dynasty. Let's go and see it later? "

" Go, of course I have to go, but it's not dark yet, so it's a bit early to go now. "

" It doesn't matter. What you said today is very accurate, and those suggestions are also implemented. Let's go to Hu Yulou to investigate. "

After that, the two walked out of the county government office through the back door and walked into the city. The people along the way had not dispersed yet. The two county magistrates lowered their hat brims to cover their faces and walked quickly. They only heard the people talking to each other again.

"Lao Li, are you feeling better? "

" It's still the same. How many years can it last? "

" I still have to go to the hospital to have a look. "

" How to go? I can't get the money out of this bank. In recent years, the salary given by Mr. Huang has been getting lower and lower. The children have to go to school and the parents have to support them. The one Mr. Huang and the former county magistrate made a few years ago. I still have to pay for the house, but I still have money for medical treatment. "

" Hey, I don't know when Mr. Huang will be able to build the house in the north of the city. "

". . . . . . . . . "

That night, in the back street of the Republic of China Bank in Echeng.

A person looked around furtively to make sure there was no one around, then slowly knocked on the door three times, and then the door opened, revealing a head. He looked around and hurriedly Pulling the person closer to the room.

"Old Liu, if it weren't for our relationship, I really wouldn't be able to help you this time. We all know that Guomin Bank has been sealed. I will withdraw money for you privately." It's a big risk. "

" I understand, Director Wang, don't worry, you will have all the money you should have. I will arrange it for our Hu Yulou later. "

". . . . "

A moment later, a man walked out of the back door with a large box of silver coins in his arms.

More than half a month passed like this. The people didn't know where they got the news, saying that the bank's affairs were related to Mr. Huang, and they all started talking. Arriving at the outskirts of the Huang family's house, they shouted for Mr. Huang to come out and make the decision.

This time, almost half of the people in Goose City went, and the momentum was extremely huge. Looking at the posture of everyone, it seemed as if they were going to push Huang Zhai down.

In the attic of the county government office, the county magistrate and the master looked at the people in the street surrounding Huang Zhai.

The master said: "County magistrate, don't we care about this matter? It's hard to explain to Mr. Huang."

"How do you think these people know that this matter is related to Huang Silang?"

The master was shocked, " Is it you? "

" Yes, as soon as we entered the city, Huang Silang gave us a heavy blow. We came to Echeng for only a few years and left. What do the people of Echeng have to do with me? I am afraid of death. The benefit was given to Huang Silang, but what Huang Silang promised me has not been done yet. I am just a piece of mud, and it is also the mud of the National Government, which is different from the mud of Goose City. "

Seeing this, the people surrounding Huang's house became more and more excited. , and even had a conflict with the servants of the Huang family. Huang Silang emerged from the attic, holding a loudspeaker, and shouted to everyone: "Are you going to rebel? Every one of you counts, who is not supported by me? ? Isn’t it my salary to support you? Now that your wings are hard, you want to rebel against me? If you don’t go back in ten minutes, you won’t be able to get your salary in the future, and you won’t be able to find a living business, and your children will be gone. My school is on! I’ll give you ten minutes, you’re so rebellious!”

Everyone started to feel excited when they heard Huang Silang’s words. The whole family was counting on Huang Silang to be alive, and they all felt withdrawn. I wanted to, but I just retreated. What to do with my savings? At this moment, the county magistrate came with the patrol and began to drive everyone away. He also persuaded everyone to go back first and believe in the National Government. , I believe the county magistrate cannot make such a joke for outsiders to see. After all, Echeng is also the first-class county in the Republic of China, and Mr. Huang is an outstanding entrepreneur in the Republic of China. He cannot smear the face of the county.

The arrival of the county magistrate gave everyone steps, and everyone followed the steps.

In the evening, Huang Silang hosted a banquet for the county magistrate in Huang's house.
"Thanks to the county magistrate for rescuing me today." Huang Silang said.

"No matter what, Mr. Huang's affairs are my business, so I have no obligation to refuse."

"I have been busy these days and have neglected the county magistrate. But the county magistrate can rest assured that my friend in the provincial capital has already replied to the letter. It is basically no problem. The county magistrate He will definitely be promoted within a month! I would like to congratulate the county magistrate in advance. "Oh, Mr. Huang is really a blessing to a certain family," the county magistrate said and knelt down.

Huang Silang quickly supported him and said, "It doesn't have to be like this. We are friends, and friends should help each other."

The county magistrate quickly said yes.

A few more days passed like this, and the people finally couldn't wait any longer. Some people even raised a banner and wrote: "Your salary is your salary, the people are fat and the people are anointed. It is easy for the people to be abused, but it is difficult for God to bully."

The county magistrate couldn't help but became furious when he saw this, shouting, "The unruly people, a group of unruly people, are they going to rebel?"

Immediately ordered patrols, arrested all the leaders, and forcibly dispersed the crowd.

Master said from the side: "County Magistrate, Mr. Huang has finished the work. Don't let anything happen at the critical moment of promotion. Why don't we find someone to fire a few shots outside the city and say that the bandits are coming, and then we In the name of protecting the people, depositors from these banks are prohibited from going out and are kept under house arrest so that they cannot cause trouble. Firstly, we have time to think about countermeasures. Secondly, if the county magistrate orders it during this period, we will ignore it. Let's leave it to the next county magistrate." After hearing this, the county magistrate's eyes lit up and he said, "Do as the master said."

As expected, no one went out to make trouble in the next half month. However, the adjustment order has not been issued for a long time. Sooner or later, there must be an explanation.

"County Magistrate, let's just say that all the money from these banks has been spent and cannot be recovered. However, as the government of the Republic of China, we care about the people and use these money as future taxes to offset the two. "

The county magistrate said with a sluggish expression, "Okay, I will do as you say, and the accounts must be done well." It seems that he has not yet recovered from Hu Yulou.

The transfer order came down within a few days, and the county magistrate took the master and left Goose City overnight, without even bothering to say goodbye to Mr. Huang.

At this time, on a horse-drawn train, the new county magistrate, his wife and his master were eating hot pot and singing songs.

Everyone knows what happened next. Zhang Mazi defeated Huang Silang, but he did not defeat Master Huang.