After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for solving the problem of Zheng Shuangcheng, the future governor of Daqian, plundering Daqian's luck, and being rewarded with the Compendium of Materia Medica!]

After hearing the system's voice, Zhang Liang couldn't help but smile.

Daqian is really hopeless. Even a scumbag like Zheng Shuangcheng can become a provincial governor.

However, compared to this, Zhang Liang cares more about the "Compendium of Materia Medica" rewarded by the system.

Although the Compendium of Materia Medica is a specialized book on traditional Chinese medicine, it covers a wide range of subjects and also contains many records on botany, zoology, mineralogy, physics, chemistry, agronomy and other subjects.

More importantly, they are going to the southern barbarian land next, where methane is everywhere. If you are not a native local, you cannot survive there at all.

The book "Compendium of Materia Medica" records the method to solve this problem.

At this time, Yan Sheng and others also hurried to Zhang Liang with a look of anxiety on their faces.

He looked around and asked in a low voice: "My Lord, should we leave now? It's probably not safe to stay here."

Zhong Tian frowned when he heard Yan Sheng's words.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "I don't think it's appropriate. Zheng Shuangcheng will definitely report you to the court after knowing you are here, my lord."

"I guess the imperial court should be here soon. We are carrying the elderly, the weak, women and children, and our walking speed is not fast at all, so we will be caught up soon."

Listening to Zhong Tian's analysis, Zhang Liang nodded: "Then what good ideas do you have, Master Zhong?"

Zhong Tian felt a warm feeling in his heart as he looked at Zhang Liang, who was treating him with respect.

After pondering for a moment, Zhong Tian's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had found the key to solving the problem.

He hurriedly said, "My lord, we can open the granary and release the grain!"

Hearing his words, Zhang Liang frowned and fell into deep thought.

He knew very well that opening the granaries to release grain was a big deal and must be considered carefully.

But at the same time, he also understood Zhong Tian's intention - to win the support and support of the people by opening the granaries and releasing grain.

Seeing Zhang Liang pondering, Zhong Tian continued to explain, "That's right. The imperial government's taxes are so high these days, and there have been frequent disasters in recent years. There's not much food left for the people."

"Many people live in extreme poverty, with no food to eat. If we open the granaries and release grain, people will definitely rush to grab it and support us."

Hearing this, Zhang Liang also understood what Zhong Tian meant.

A glint of admiration flashed in his eyes, and he continued, "This way, we can not only solve the urgent needs of the people, but also, because of the people's unrest, the troops sent by the court will be forced to participate in the work of maintaining order and stability, buying us time to leave."

Seeing that Zhang Liang understood what he meant, Zhong Tian did not continue speaking, but waited quietly for Zhang Liang's decision.

Zhang Liang pondered for a moment, then nodded firmly. "Okay, we'll do as you say. We'll open the granaries and release the grain immediately."

Having said that, Zhang Liang suddenly seemed to think of something, and then looked at Zhong Tian with sharp eyes.

Noticing the change in his eyes, Zhong Tian immediately asked, "My Lord, is there anything else?"

Zhang Liang spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of determination: "If that's the case, then why don't we raid Zheng Shuangcheng's house?

"This guy is a corrupt official. I'm sure he's accumulated a lot of wealth! Now it's time to take from the people and give back to the people."

When Zhong Zheng heard this, a glimmer of approval flashed in his eyes.

He nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right! If my lord hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about this. Zheng Shuangcheng, this corrupt official, has been plundering the people's wealth and accumulating a huge amount of wealth."

"We are now opening our warehouses to release grain, which is a good opportunity for us to use this wealth to help the people. It can be considered as doing a good thing for the people."

Zhang Liang nodded in agreement.

He knew that although these riches were tempting to them, it would be inconvenient for them to leave quickly with so many things.

Moreover, using wealth to help the people can win the hearts of the people and lay a solid foundation for their future actions.

After making his decision, Zhang Liang quickly turned to Yan Sheng and said to him with a firm gaze, "Yan Sheng, send a few Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to escort Master Zhong's family out of the city and reunite with the sisters-in-law. Then, Master Zhong, you are familiar with the county town, so I'll trouble you to lead the way for us."

Upon hearing Zhang Liang's order, Yan Sheng straightened his back and responded without hesitation, "Then, my lord, we will split our forces into two groups. One group will open the granaries and release the grain, while the other group will raid Zheng Shuangcheng's house!"

Then, Zhong Tian looked at his sons Zhong Zheng and Yan Sheng, and said to them, "Zhong Zheng, you and Yan Sheng, go open the granary and release the grain! I will take the lord to confiscate the property!"

Zhong Zheng heard his father's instructions, nodded, and said solemnly: "I understand, father, don't worry."

After the arrangements were made, they were divided into three teams, and Zhang Liang and Zhong Tian arrived outside Zheng Shuangcheng's mansion.

In order to capture them, Zheng Shuangcheng took away almost all the servants in his house. Now there are only a few servants left in his mansion, so Zhang Liang and his men did not encounter much resistance when they sneaked into Zheng Shuangcheng's mansion.

When they reached the hall, they heard faint conversations.

Zhang Liang signaled everyone to stop and listened attentively, trying to grasp more information.

In the hall, two people were whispering.

A male voice said anxiously, "I don't know what the situation is like over there with my father. Have they caught Zhong Tian and that traitor?"

Then, a female voice that sounded a little sarcastic was heard, as if trying to comfort the young man.

"Son, don't worry. Your father brought a lot of people with him this time. Even if we can't catch them, they won't be able to escape once the imperial army arrives tomorrow."

"Great! I've been annoyed with Zhong Tian for a long time! How dare he arrest me for a bitch! As the son of a county magistrate, it's an honor for that woman to be able to touch me!"

"That's right! Fortunately, your father was here to help you deal with all those witnesses, otherwise you would have gone to see the ancestors of the Zheng family long ago."

"As long as your father can capture that traitor Zhang Liang and Zhong Zheng and the others, then our days of prosperity will come! I wonder if that fellow Zhong Tian has taken the wrong medicine to actually dare to get involved with that traitor Zhang Liang!"

Zhang Liang and his companions who were eavesdropping outside all looked grim after hearing what the two people inside said.

Zhang Liang's brows were furrowed, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

He whispered, "Like father, like son. Zheng Shuangcheng's family is not a good person! No! It should be said that they are not even human beings!"

Zhong Tian sighed, his face full of shame.

He whispered, "I'm so ashamed that I couldn't save those witnesses."

When this was mentioned, Zhong Tian's face was full of self-blame and pain.

He had just taken office not long when he encountered this case.

He had already tried every possible means to protect the witnesses, but he didn't expect that the entire government office was in cahoots with Zheng Shuangcheng, and in the end they actually let them get rid of all the evidence and witnesses.

Zhang Liang gently patted Zhong Tian's shoulder, his eyes firm and full of wisdom, and whispered, "Master Zhong, if we continue searching aimlessly like this, I'm afraid we won't find anything."

"Instead of wasting time here, why don't we change our strategy and go directly to Zheng Shuangcheng's family to ask them. They might know where the valuables are hidden. What do you think?"

Zhong Tian's eyes flashed with approval when he heard this. He nodded slightly, his tone filled with excitement, "Indeed, my lord, you are absolutely right! This is indeed a more direct and effective method."

After saying this, the two reached a consensus, no longer hesitated, and immediately walked towards the hall.

The two people who were originally chatting in the hall suddenly looked unhappy when they heard footsteps coming from outside.

The woman's face was filled with rage. She stood up suddenly and shouted in the direction of the sound: "You damn guys! Didn't I tell you not to disturb us? Get out of here right now!"