Zhu Yuanzhang rode on horseback and slowly entered Chuzhou City... It was still the same as before. The streets and houses were more mottled and there were more debris on the ground. There were not many changes.
He deliberately looked towards both sides of the city wall and could see many temporary sheds, which were the shelters of beggars.
Zhu Yuanzhang still remembers that it rained once and it was still cold, so he had to go to a shed to take shelter from the rain.
Those two beggars were very nice people. Not only did they not chase me away, they even treated me warmly.
What can two beggars ask for?
The mushy crispy rice dumplings thrown away from the restaurant, the rotten vegetable leaves picked up from the vegetable market, and a few pieces of moldy tofu... these are the things that pigs may not like to eat. They were all put into a broken casserole and stewed.
When it was just cooked, there was a rancid smell that stung the nostrils. One of the beggars stirred it up with a branch, and the other threw a few grasses down.
Not to mention, after a while, the smell of vanilla branches actually eliminated a lot of the rancid smell.
They served Zhu Yuanzhang a bowl, which was very hot. He drank it in one sip and felt a shiver involuntarily, making him feel comfortable all over.
Zhu Yuanzhang drank three bowls in a row and was not full for a long time. He chatted and laughed with two old beggars. He sang a crappy flower drum opera to them, and the old beggars taught him how to distinguish herbs.
It is strange to say that beggars are very precarious and eat only rancid and spoiled food. Sometimes they pick up a dead dog, even if it is infested with maggots, they still treat it as a treasure and eat it.
An ordinary person would have probably died of food poisoning within a few days. But beggars come in rain and wind, and they can still live well.
Of course, there are some people with special constitutions and super strong immunity - the weak ones will die. But some of these people's life-saving tips are also quite effective.
For example, treating dysentery, detoxifying snake venom, treating wounds... there are some unique methods.
Lao Zhu learned a lot of survival tips from them before they broke up.
When I revisit my old place, I guess I can’t find those two beggars, nor can I eat that delicious soup and rice... Why don’t you make it yourself and ask Zhang Ximeng and Li Shanchang to try it? By the way, can you give them a name?
When Lao Zhu was thinking about this, the corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a vague smile. Zhang Ximeng, who was following Lao Zhu, was keenly aware of it. He didn't know what Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking, but at this time, it probably wouldn't be too good.
matter……
"My lord, Mr. Li just said that Chuzhou has accumulated many unjust, false and wrongly convicted cases. My lord, are you prepared to redress the injustices of the people?"
Lao Zhu pondered for a while and then said: "This is natural, but there are too many cases, so it will trouble the two gentlemen."
Li Shanchang smiled and said: "Sir, in fact, most cases are not difficult based on their merits... maybe only 10% of them really require careful attention."
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately cheered up, and Zhang Ximeng also became interested. This was what he lacked the most, so he quickly learned from Li Shanchang... Among the private cases, there were not many vicious cases involving murder, arson, robbery and theft.
Friends who have experience in rural life must know that in the village, if something happens to someone's family, it will soon spread to everyone. There is a group of uncles and aunts who like to gossip.
Good things don't go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles. This is the situation.
In rural society, there are no secrets. Whoever does something bad will be known to people from all over the country.
There is another level, which is to live and reproduce for a long time and get married to each other. When it comes to a village, regardless of the distance, most of them are relatives.
It is really not easy to carry out such cases as murder, robbery, etc. in the face of relatives and friends who are looking down without looking up. Even if it happens, the elders in the village will often deal with it according to the patriarchal law.
Killing for life is a matter of course.
Cases that can reach the yamen are often economic disputes, and land infringement is the main concern.
And this type of case generally shows that the strong takes advantage of the weak, and the weak takes the initiative to take advantage of the strong. The probability of this situation is really not high.
Don’t forget, under the rule of the Yuan Dynasty, people were divided into three, six, and nine grades. Although there may not be any explicit regulations, it was a common practice in various places. Mongolians, Semu people, officials, and powerful people were just higher than ordinary people.
How long to wait.
This kind of case is easy to handle and can even be handled centrally.
It is no trouble at all to find out the evil deeds, kill the people, take over the land, and distribute it directly to the victims.
As for truly controversial cases, you can wait until you have established a firm footing, gained energy, and carefully verified them before handling them.
"If you are in a superior position, let me tell you in a humble position. It is not difficult to figure out what is right and wrong. What is difficult is to have the courage to deal with it with an iron fist, uphold justice, and make decisions for the people!"
Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to laugh when he said this. Does he have the courage? Do you need to ask us?
He glanced at Li Shanchang and found that Mr. Li was meeting his gaze with a broad smile.
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to feel something.
Li Shanchang seems to be different from before. There is more sincerity in his smile!
"Mr. Li, in this case, you are responsible for this matter and let Mr. Zhang assist you!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang gave the explanation, he marched forward. He commanded the troops and horses, took over the government offices, military camps, prisons, and warehouses, and replaced the four soldiers with his own people.
He also ordered notices to be posted to appease people's minds, and business, residence and trade continued as before.
The people of Chuzhou were surprised to find that these Red Scarf Army soldiers did not enter private houses.
They only seized things related to the Yuan Dynasty, and Qiu did not commit any crimes against the people's property.
Some people also set up tents in the open space on the roadside, and the soldiers rested in the tents without entering civilian houses!
How can it be?
These are all bandits, burning, killing, looting, and doing all kinds of evil. How can they let the common people go?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
They must have wanted everyone to relax and then catch them off guard.
Everyone must not let down their guard... Girls and daughters-in-law must tie their tops and skirts with cloth strips and prepare some gold and silver jewelry in their hands.
The thieves are all impatient. They rush in and try to force it unreasonably. If it is tied with a strip of cloth, it cannot be untied. At this time, you can give them gold and silver. After getting an advantage, they will go to the next one.
Also, smear more pot ash on your face to make it look like a human being or a ghost. It’s safe!
The older ones patiently taught them how to save their lives, while the younger ones were hesitant and didn’t know if it was useful or not. Anyway, just prepare!
By the way, the important top of the door is sealed with a stone water jar, but no one can come in.
Put all the soft gold and silver on the stove. Don't light a fire or cook, but don't attract the red scarf thief!
What else can the common people do? If they can't trouble others, they can just mess with themselves!
I just didn't light a fire, didn't cook, and didn't go out. I just stayed at home in silence.
Two days a day, and by the third day I couldn't hold it any longer.
There is no food in the stomach and no rice in the jar.
If you don't go out to work, you'll be hungry.
Especially some small businessmen and hawkers have no savings at all. They work to earn money during the day and eat as a family at night. If they don’t make money during the day, they will starve at night.
How can this be endured!
On the third day, I couldn't help it, so I walked onto the street tremblingly, carrying a load and walking in a hurry, not even daring to shout out.
But at the end of the day, they found that there were only a few old customers, but a lot of red scarf troops.
They are generous in their dealings, fair in their dealings, and never take advantage of the common people.
What is particularly important is that the Red Scarf Army is not red eyebrows and green eyes. On the contrary, all of them have white teeth and red lips, and are cleanly groomed. The young men have strong bodies and bright smiles. They are all handsome young men, comparable to those of their neighbors.
The sloppy guy is much better.
"It's different?" Some people still couldn't believe it.
"It's really different! I heard someone say that their leader's surname is Zhu. He is a great hero. He leads his troops strictly and loves his people like a son!"
"Amitabha! God bless me after all!"
People's hearts in Chuzhou are quietly changing.
There were more and more people on the street, and they were surprised to find that these soldiers took the initiative to clean up the debris and sweep the dust on the street, making it spotless. It was very different from before.
And just as more and more people realized that the Red Turban Army was different, a new order was conveyed.
The Red Turban Army announced!
All common people can go to the Yamen if they have any grievances.
Especially those backlogged cases will be handled with priority.
It didn't matter, just in the afternoon, a group of cavalry appeared. They were beating gongs in front of them. There were actually more than a dozen people in the group.
These faces are all too familiar... there are two Mongolian petty officials, three men with lustful eyes, Mr. Huang, a big businessman who collects grain for the Yuan Dynasty, and several petty officials who specialize in collecting black money in the yamen and harming the people.
Why were they all arrested?
Still being detained and paraded through the streets?
"Folks, after investigation, we have found that these people are guilty of crimes. In order to find out the evil deeds they have done, please go to the Yamen and report them on your own initiative. After verification, you will be rewarded heavily!"
Duang!!
The soldiers beat the gong vigorously and kept telling the people.
Gradually, a pair of eyes emerged from the crack in the door, staring closely at the team, looking at those bastards above them... Suddenly, a door opened.
The gray-haired old man swayed out, with tears streaming down his face. He stood in the middle of the road, tried his best, raised his head and shouted: "Folks, there is blue sky!"