Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

"Why?

Now that I have become the county magistrate, I must do something for the people.

There are so many bandits around Echeng County, making life miserable for the people. In particular, that Zhang Mazi is notorious. We must crush his arrogance.

Of course, we can't just send troops; each family also needs to contribute funds and donations.

The four of them looked at each other and remained silent.

They're familiar with this tactic. It's just like the previous county magistrate, who created various pretexts to solicit donations from wealthy gentry, and then split the profits 20/80.

The martial arts graduate sneered inwardly, "I thought he was so great."

Turns out they're birds of a feather. Since they like money, things will be easier.

So the martial arts graduate clasped his hands and said, "This matter is too big for me to handle alone. I'm just a lowly instructor in the troupe. I need to go back and discuss it with Master Huang."

"I also need to go back and tell Master Tan."

"Me too"

Ah Wei hurriedly said, "This matter is too important; it must be approved by Master Ren."

Shen Hao didn't refuse, and said with a smile, "Then I'll trouble you. Tell your clan leader I'm waiting for your good news."

"Yes"

After the team leaders returned, they conveyed Shen Hao's message.

The family patriarchs smiled, having expected things to be different.

He turned out to be nothing more than a fame-seeker.

It's just the same old trick of making money under various pretexts.

Of course, this kind of thing benefits the major families, as they can also get a share of the money; everyone benefits.

Two years later, when the county magistrate is transferred, Goose City will still belong to the four major families.

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After the group left, Shen Hao sneered, "When we catch the bandits, I'll show you what's what."

Of course, Shen Hao's main targets were Huang Silang's henchmen.

As for the so-called bandit Zhang Mazi, he was definitely someone Shen Hao sent to impersonate him.

In order to get Huang Silang and others to send troops, Shen Hao also sent a telegram to Governor Liu.

The gist of the message was that they had discovered the location of Zhang Mazi's bandits and hoped to send troops as soon as possible.

Shen Hao's purpose in this bandit suppression was simple: first, to eliminate Huang Silang's security force; and second, to use the pretext of bandit suppression to establish a relationship with Governor Liu.

At the Guangdong Provincial Military Governor's residence, the telegraph operator was surprised: when did the Goose City County government start sending telegrams?

At first, I thought it was a telegram from Huang Silang.

After reading the telegram carefully, he immediately reported it to Governor Liu.

Even Governor Liu was surprised that a mere magistrate of Echeng County actually had his own telegram.

Amazing!

Upon hearing that the other party wanted to suppress the bandit Zhang Mazi, he immediately agreed.

Governor Liu also hated Zhang Mazi with a passion, because Zhang Mazi had stolen several of his goods.

That was a huge amount of opium worth tens of thousands of silver dollars. Damn it, how many soldiers did they support? I've held a grudge ever since.

Of course, the opium of Governor Liu was only nominally seized by Zhang Mazi.

This Zhang Mazi is fake; it's someone sent by Huang Silang to impersonate Zhang Mazi.

The real Zhang Mazi was essentially taking the blame for Huang Silang.

However, the name Shen Hao, the magistrate of Echeng County, was etched in Governor Liu's mind.

It's unbelievable that a tiny Goose Town has a radio station.

After the establishment of the Republic of China, telegrams suddenly became the most popular political tool. Everyone was sending them, and a special term even emerged: "telegram warfare."

We each send out telegrams, hurling insults at each other from afar, and everyone is having a great time, while the whole nation watches the spectacle.

There is a saying:

"Without reading the telegram, the history of the Republic of China would be meaningless."

In the early years of the Republic of China, during the warlord era, the telegraph was like a grand stage, leaving behind many wonderful performances.

People in the Republic of China had a particular fondness for telegrams: they would send a telegram when they came to power, when they stepped down, when they were commended, when they were condemned, when they were attacked, and when they were negotiating peace.

Even university teachers who were owed salaries by the government would send out telegrams... making the entire Republican era as lively and bustling as the Lunar New Year.

Because there was no television during the Republic of China era, and radio stations were just starting out.

Newspapers have limited reach and are slow; only electricity is the fastest way to spread one's views throughout the country and seize the moral high ground.

Therefore, he was very popular with politicians and was practically their favorite assistant.

After returning home, the martial arts graduate told Huang Silang about Shen Hao's plan to suppress the bandits.

After listening, Huang Silang smiled smugly.

"I thought he had some skills, but it turns out he's just using the same old tricks, without any originality."

It's boring, really incredibly boring.

"Master, you're just a young punk, how could you possibly be a match for me?"

This is a saying that circulates in Goose City.

Master Huang is a constant, but the county magistrates come and go.

"As long as Master Huang is around, this county town won't be turned upside down," Hu Wan flattered.

"Haha, you're good with words, kid. Well said."

That evening, I invited the other three families from Goose City, as well as the county magistrate, to my residence for dinner, to discuss the matter of attacking Zhang Mazi.

"If our county magistrate makes excuses not to come, just say that we should not mention the bandit suppression again," Huang Silang said with a cold snort.

"Yes, Fourth Master Huang."

Just then, a guard rushed over and whispered something to Huang Silang;

Upon hearing this, Huang Silang's face turned a deep liver color with anger.

"Damn it, this guy surnamed Shen is really resourceful. He even has a radio and persuaded Governor Liu to suppress the bandits."

Interesting, it's become interesting now.

Just now, Governor Liu sent him a telegram, telling him that the magistrate of Echeng County had sent a telegram requesting the suppression of bandits.

Commander Liu ordered Huang Silang to cooperate fully.

Huang Silang was nothing more than a dog of Governor Liu in Goose City.

Huang Silang originally didn't plan to go and suppress the bandits, but now that his master, Governor Liu, had spoken, he dared not disobey.

In addition, Huang Silang was genuinely afraid that he wouldn't cooperate and that Shen Hao might suddenly complain.

Telegraph communication was so fast.

This made Huang Silang wary.

He realized he had underestimated the county magistrate.

Thinking of this, he narrowed his eyes, deciding to talk about it when they met that evening.

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Let's see what Shen Hao actually likes.

When Shen Hao announced his plan to suppress the bandits, the heads of the major families all felt that he was only interested in making money and didn't seem like someone who would actually do anything.

Everyone felt very relaxed.

They are willing to cooperate if they can get a share of the money.

That evening, just as Shen Hao was about to leave, he suddenly heard Dong Xiaoyu's voice.

"Husband"

Shen Hao looked around but couldn't see anyone.

Left with no other choice, Dong Xiaoyu said again, "Husband, I'm above your head."

Shen Hao looked up and saw Dong Xiaoyu sitting on the roof beam, her bare, snow-white feet smiling at him.