The northwest border was actually very peaceful in the early years. However, seven years ago, Dajian suddenly had a feud with the surrounding countries, and then began a war with the Daxia Kingdom in the east. Then, the Tatars in the northwest began to harass the border, which then evolved into a war.

Although a country has strong national strength, it is extremely difficult to deal with two wars at the same time. However, to make matters worse, the wars on both sides have become protracted tug-of-wars, and have not been achieved for many years.

Such wars undoubtedly increased the burden on the country. The prosperous and wealthy countries ten years ago gradually showed signs of fatigue during the wars for many years. Taxes and corvee labor in various places began to become increasingly stagnant.

The border problem began to show, which was originally a place for exiles and wanted criminals to hide. Once the public security began to be bad, it soon became a paradise for bandits and horses, and robbers and murders could not be missed.

Therefore, the governor of Liangzhou, Su Ren, adopted the proposal of Xijing Prefecture, that is, the suggestion of Lao Fan's son-in-law Yun Shuchen, and established a fort guard system.

What is the fortress system? It means that on the entire Gobi Desert in the northwest, all important post stations were converted into castles, allowing them to build walls, and organize militias to protect themselves from attacks on trade roads.

This proposal, as far as Zhao Xiaonian traveling through time, is undoubtedly a very wise approach. This can effectively prevent bandits from gangsters from gangs and strengthen their control over business roads. However, my godfather once said that this is not a long-term solution. Although this method is good, once it takes a long time, corruption will inevitably arise and the problem of the merger of officials and bandits will occur, and some castles will become a disaster.

Zhao Xiaonian has a deep understanding of this kind of thing and agrees with his statement.

Yongchang County Magistrate Yao Xingyu was a student of his godfather and set up a table in the restaurant. During the period, when he mentioned the robbery, the adults couldn't help but frowned and immediately scolded his subordinates for arresting the robbery guy and tortured him.

As a result, when I went out, I came back, and the two captains actually pleaded for him.

What's going on?

Then they revealed the truth.

The guy who robbed Zhao Xiaonian on the way was actually from their Yongchang County, named Liangmu. Because his arms were very strong, like an iron arm and a bronze fist, they nicknamed him - Iron Arm Amu.

"Iron Arm Amu?" Why is it so familiar?

Liangmu was a township hero in the county before, and he was strong and could fight, which made everyone quite dependent. It’s a pity that Amu has a father that makes people sigh. He is proficient in eating, drinking, whore and gambling, especially gambling. He is addicted to gambling, and he feels uncomfortable if he doesn’t gamble for a day.

Zhao Xiaonian nodded. This is nothing in the ancient world. It can be said that as long as there are only a big master and a young man with extra money, there are not many who are not involved in it. Including the one who has traveled over before he came here, it is the same.

However, there is still a little difference between them, that is, degree.

Although eating, drinking and prostitute are harmful to your body, they are not very expensive. But gambling is different. Being good at gambling is also called bad gambling. It is not just destroying yourself, it will definitely ruin your family.

I heard from the captains that Liang Mu's father likes to linger in the casino all day long and owes countless debts. He is forced to stay in his own name and hide from him. Liang Mu has been following his father like this. It has only been less than a year since he arrived in Yongchang County. His father was itchy and ran out to gamble again. The result is conceivable.

But this time his father met a ruthless man. He turned out to be a bandit from Wolongling. He threatened his father to pay back the money. If he couldn't afford to pay it back, he would kill him. Liangmu was a filial son, so he followed the thief's mercy and did such stupid things as robbing the official family.

Hearing this explanation, Zhao Xiaonian couldn't help but laugh, that is, he met his cheating competition today, otherwise wouldn't this be a stupid thing? Then it would have been a disaster!

The two captains clasped their fists and said good things, and the magistrate Yao also added: "This Liang Mu Man is quite honest and has made a lot of contributions to the county. This time, he was forced by bandits to cause such a thing. Master Zhao, according to his opinion, it is understandable that he might as well spare him, right?"

Even the county magistrate said this, and Zhao Xiaonian had no objection, so he nodded and asked them to do it.

After getting the letter, the two captains went down and released the person.

This iron-armed Amu is indeed very powerful. In the northwest border, there are many people who violate the law. How many people can work for him is actually good for stable public security, especially now that the bandits in Wolongling are becoming more and more rampant, his idea is understandable.

In the evening, the magistrate of Yao County paid for his personal investment to go to the yard Gasli and found several girls and brought them to the mansion. It was considered an entertainment activity for the evening.

The news is tight now, and brothels cannot be opened, that is, if something like this is private, it may be held accountable if it is spread to Xijing Prefecture.

The one-month ban on the prince's death was over and the control was not strictly controlled, so the magistrate of Yao County dared to do such a thing.

Of course, the meaning of flattering Zhao Xiaonian is also very obvious. As the teacher's favorite and most beloved godson, the magistrate of Yao County will do his best to please him. So when those girls were dancing, Zhao Xiaonian looked at one of the girls for a few more eyes, and the sharp-eyed Yao Xingyu stuffed the girl directly into his bed.

Zhao Xiaonian came back from putting some water but didn't expect that it was so dark that it was invisible. When he got on the bed, he found a person wrapped in the quilt.

this……

When the girl was invited out, County Magistrate Yao thought he was too little, so he pulled two more and squeezed in without saying a word.

"Salvation of my Little New Year, if there is a problem, your garden will not be opened!"

"Hey, hey, hey, Lord Yao!" Zhao Xiaonian, who wanted to stop him, shouted twice and gave up. Lord Yao was gone long ago.

Looking at him with three pairs of big eyes...

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Hexi Fort is considered to be on the border of Yongchang County. Going westward is Shandan County, and then Yecheng.

Shandan County is a relatively special place. It is a horse farm for the northwest cavalry, which controls the breeding and management of tens of thousands of horses in the northwest line, so it is also a heavy burden for the court. Therefore, there are heavy troops in the court, and the public security there is very good.

The Wolongling, which bandits now occupy, is actually near Longshou Mountain north of Shandan County. On the desert side, the mountains just separate Shandan County, so the mountains north of Longshou Mountain have become a place where bandits gather. Considering that there are a large number of troops stationed in Shandan County, these bandits dare not provoke them, so they can only jump left and right, and plunder the Great Wall of Longshou Mountain to the east.

By chance, the place where Zhao Xiaonian was about to go to - Hexi Fort.

As the trade route of the old Silk Road, the status of Hexi Fort cannot be underestimated. He is selfish after all, if his godfather can give him Hexi Fort.

Although there are dozens of fortresses in Longdao, where is the fastest place to collect money when it comes to prosperity?

It must be a big fort like Hexi Fort!

It is exactly one day to get out of Liangzhou Prefecture to Yongchang County, so you will definitely rest in Yongchang County at night. If you leave Yongchang County and then walk out, you can only rest in Hexi Fort. Shandan County is a military-managed county and caravans are not allowed to stay. Therefore, you can only rest in Yecheng when you walk along the way. If you go directly to Yecheng after leaving Yongchang County, the journey is not enough, and you have to sleep in the wild at night. This is undoubtedly very dangerous in a desolate place like the northwest. It is expelled from human factors. There are also groups of wild wolves appearing on the Gobi Desert. If you sleep in the wild at night, the danger can be imagined.

Therefore, experienced caravans or travelers will choose to stay in Hexi Fort for more than half a day.
Chapter completed!