Reports about the disaster and the victims triggered a huge response in Lezhou. People were talking about the disaster in the streets and alleys. Many people came out to help the victims in the city, and some wealthy households who had always been known as "charity-loving" planned to send people to transport food and medicine.
disaster area.
Everyone has empathy.
And what is Xiao Jing, the "number one news person in Darui Dynasty" doing? The answer is simple: hiding.
Although he has lived here for more than a month and has accumulated some knowledge, he still has no idea about this country. The only thing he can be sure of is that this place is undoubtedly a feudal society.
In the past, when he was particularly bored, he once thought about it: If he could travel through time, which dynasty would be better?
After much deliberation, the answer is the Song Dynasty. The literary style was prosperous, the social environment was relatively relaxed, and the economy was highly developed... It is precisely because of this that in addition to the Dibao published by the court, many tabloids were born that were published and printed by the private sector.
These tabloids can be said to be the predecessors of newspapers. They have printing workshops, commercial value, and even their own information channels in the government and the public. "Internal detectives", "provincial detectives" and other "agents" will specialize in reporting or providing information to the court.
News from within the government and the bureaucracy at all levels is given to them for publication in tabloids.
Finally, some tabloids have reached the point where "every time they encounter a critical edict, they will spread the news without retreating from the court." In the late Northern Song Dynasty, the powerful official Cai Jing was scolded by tabloids, which shows how arrogant these new small "media" are.
Everyone has curiosity and thirst for knowledge, including scholar-bureaucrats and traffickers. Tabloids are timely and have many channels. In addition to all kinds of news about the government and the public, they also include a lot of gossip and romances in the streets.
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The Southern Song Dynasty conducted strict investigations, and Song Xiaozong also issued an edict: "From now on, anyone who writes tabloids privately and talks about troubles will be sued." In addition to publishing newspapers, it is not safe to read tabloids in private. If you are discovered, you may be exiled for five hundred miles.
.However, there are still a lot of people reading it, and the tabloids are constantly suppressing it.
In a nutshell: There was a huge market for tabloids in the Song Dynasty!
It's hard to say what the current situation of Dali is. If one day he is captured by the police, and then accused of "confused by evil words" or "slandering the court" and then dragged away, it will not be fun.
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Xiao Jing scratched his head. It was very hard to write so many things. In order for people to understand, he also added a sentence to read in each copy. Those days were really busier than working in the previous life.
It’s a sign that good deeds are rewarded! Lezhou people are so upright and kind. He just showed up and walked around because he was in a hurry. As a result, people immediately came up to him and gave him some food and change. At least he would have enough food and clothing for a few days.
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Xiao Jing looked at the sky and sighed. Xiaoyuan, where are you?
While he was sighing, there was another person in Lezhou City who was sighing.
"The last time I saw you, you were only ten years old. Now you are a big girl." The prefect Du, who was stroking his beard and smiling, looked at the woman in front of him with joy: "Ahem, don't tell your father, back in the summer
I helped him research the name Han Xue."
Saying that, Magistrate Du and his wife looked at each other and smiled: "Xue'er is well-educated and well-educated, and she was born so elegant and graceful. Zi'an gave birth to a good daughter, which makes others envious! I am in Lezhou, and I often hear people from Beijing talking about it.
'The two jewels of the Xia family are the most famous in the capital'; when I see them today, I know that everyone's words are true!"
Although the maid standing beside Xia Hanxue could not raise her head, she slightly turned her head and looked at her young lady proudly. Xia Hanxue's face turned slightly red: Why are there people outside Beijing saying this everywhere?
"Uncle is joking. Those are the teasing remarks made by relatives and friends in Beijing. They should not be taken seriously." She coughed lightly to her side and said with a smile: "On the contrary, my father often mentioned my uncle's talents. Xue'er said to you
I have admired him for a long time."
A few people chatted about their family affairs for a while, and then Mrs. Du went to prepare for the family dinner.
Magistrate Du suddenly frowned and asked: "It's not peaceful outside either. There are countless victims in the east of the river, and I heard that there are civil unrest in some places. Your father is relieved to let you go out now."
Xia Hanxue said sadly: "My aunt has been my favorite since she was a child. She was seriously ill last month and asked someone to send a message to her to see her. How could I not go? When her condition improves, I will return to Beijing.
I didn’t expect that the waterway would be difficult to travel on the return trip, so I had to take the land route instead, and that’s why I was delayed.”
"This severe drought has been prolonged for a long time, which is really a serious problem for me, Da Rui." Du Zhifu sighed: "The north has been using troops for many years, and the Ministry of Household Affairs can't come up with much money and food. The imperial court specially commended the local gentry who released food for disaster relief.
, it is also an act of desperation.”
He lightly hit the armrest of the chair with his fist, and then said: "Some people say that the tragedy of exchanging children and eating them, and the depopulation of people has also happened in my world of Da Rui... Xue'er, you must have seen a lot along the way,
You might as well talk and listen."
Xia Hanxue nodded. She recounted the various horrors she saw, with tears welling up in her eyelashes as she spoke. Du Zhifu's face became more and more solemn, and finally he leaned on the back of his chair in deep thought.
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After listening, he took a piece of paper from the table next to him and handed it to Xia Hanxue: "It seems that what is said above is true."
Xia Hanxue took the paper. After just reading the beginning, a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes. This text, this handwriting... wasn't it written by Mr. Xiao?
Her mind flashed over that helpless and sluggish victim with firm eyes, who was obviously a dirty and slovenly victim but was somewhat aloof. He kept shouting "Lezhou", "Xiaoyuan" and "Renyazi" when he fainted.
man.
To be able to write such an article, he must have not only Xiao Yuan in his heart, but all the disaster victims, right?
"Someone posted this in the city, which made the public excited. Recently, a large number of people with no teeth have brought disaster victims into the jurisdiction of Lezhou Prefecture. In disaster years, there are especially many such things." Du
The magistrate pondered and said: "According to the law of Darui: There is no question about whether you are willing to sell or sell; those who sell lightly will be punished by traveling for three thousand miles; those who are seducers will be reduced by one level, and the remaining people will have eighty sticks and two years. According to what you have seen along the way, these people
Where are the people brought by Yazi?"
Selling means a transaction that has been agreed upon with both parties knowingly. For example, parents who are hungry sell their children to Ren Yazi out of various considerations; selling for a small amount means forcibly plundering people, and luring means using various means.
Abduction.
"Huh? Ah." Xia Hanxue, who was lost in thought, calmed down and said: "The victims of the disaster are miserable. There must be some people who take the initiative to sell their children and daughters. But in my opinion, those who sell them lightly or lure them are probably very
Living in seven or eight."
As soon as she finished speaking, her cherry lips moved twice more, as if she still had something to say; however, she quickly chose to remain silent.
"In the year of the great disaster, the people are in dire straits. Being trafficked to the prosperous place of Lezhou is a way out of death." Magistrate Du shook his head and said: "However, the law is not merciful. I will wait for someone to investigate carefully.
.As for those who were sold..."
He stood up, walked around for two steps, and said slowly: "The victims who are willing to stay, regardless of whether they are sold, sold, or lured, as long as they are clean, will be accepted by local families; those who are willing to go back to find relatives will be given a package of dry food.
People who are sold and sold will be redeemed by the government and allowed to choose where to go; those who are involved in casual selling and seduction will be punished according to the law. What do you think?"
Xia Hanxue smiled lightly, and the corners of her mouth curved into a nice curve: "This method is very appropriate, so that everyone can get what they want. It's just that Xue'er is not a member of the government, so uncle does not need to negotiate with me."
"Look at me, I talk about things as if I'm doing business. I'm kidding you." Magistrate Du smiled to himself and then raised his head to think about something. It seemed that he was a little embarrassed: "As for those people in the city
The person who handed out writing papers..."
In any case, Xiao Jing's troubles challenged the order of feudal society and caused a headache for the government. Such things can easily lead to trouble, and it is easier for people to imitate others. However, what he wrote is true. Today's Lezhou
The city is a hot mess again. If he were arrested and sentenced, I'm afraid he would be greatly disappointed.
Magistrate Du is an official of the Mu Shou side. Such a big or small matter naturally requires more thought and careful consideration.
"Uncle, there is no need to worry too much." Xia Hanxue, who was not in a position to speak more, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I think it was a village man who was proficient in writing. Although this article describes various tragic situations, the words are calm and the content is practical.
Where he criticizes the government, the words on the paper are written with sincerity, which shows his pure heart of asking for orders for the people."
After a pause, she continued: "With this article, the people of Lezhou are willing to contribute money and efforts, and uncle will save a lot of effort in dealing with the victims and various disaster relief matters. If you step forward to take charge of the overall situation, you can also gain people."
It should be a good thing to have a clear name."
Seeing Magistrate Du slowly nodding, Xia Hanxue mustered up her courage and said, "In Xue'er's opinion, as long as there are no more similar articles, my uncle can just ignore them. If there are still more, it won't be too late to take legal action."
Magistrate Du thought about it for a long time and finally nodded and said: "Let's handle it accordingly."
Chapter completed!