Zhu Yiyuan appointed the village elder, and Zhang Lin was also busy with the issuance of land deeds.
Breathing heavily, he came over and reported to Zhu Yiyuan, "Dazhuang Village has a total of 536 people and 154 households. All have been registered and more than 2,800 acres of land have been allocated. There are still eight fertile fields left.
One hundred acres, there are more than a thousand acres of wasteland available for cultivation.”
As he spoke, the man handed the detailed brochure to Zhu Yiyuan.
Zhu Yiyuan looked at it very carefully. He knew very well that this set of things was to be promoted and must be able to withstand the test. He read it carefully from beginning to end, reading the key points again and again, and finally Zhu Yiyuan revealed
A happy smile.
"Are most villagers satisfied?"
"Satisfied." Zhang Lin sighed: "It's all the master's strategy. Although some people were unlucky and didn't get the fields they wanted, after all, they got their own fields. It's like celebrating the New Year."
Zhu Yiyuan nodded and chuckled: "It's not that my strategy is good, it's just that I can push forward without any scruples. Zhang Xiucai, when you were hosting, no one asked you for accommodation?"
Zhang Lin said quickly: "No, and the small one only registers and supervises the drawing of lots. Even if he wants to be accommodating, he can't do it."
Zhu Yiyuan nodded slightly. In fact, it was not impossible. It was just that he was here and Zhang Lin was deliberately showing off, and it was not easy to use tricks.
These things were tacitly understood, and there was no need for Zhu Yiyuan to point them out. He smiled and said: "According to what is said above, there are still 800 acres of ready-made land, which can accommodate 150 refugees. If the wasteland is opened up again,
When we get up, we can accommodate another two hundred people."
Zhang Lin sighed: "That's true. Mr. Zhu, I have benefited a lot from presiding over the land distribution this time. In the past, the land rent for large households was too high, and tenants had to pay more than 50%. The remaining harvest was not even worth the rations."
Not enough. Now that Mr. Zhu has lowered the land rent, even if the tenant farmers lose a few acres of land, they can still keep more food. And the extra land can settle more people, which is indeed a virtuous policy."
Zhu Yiyuan's eyes lit up. He didn't expect this old scholar to see the benefits of dividing the land so quickly. He smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang, I set the land tax at 15%. What do you think of this land tax now? It is too high.
Or is it lower?”
Zhang Lin was stunned, is there any need to ask?
Not only is it low, it is also outrageously low. If it is set at 30% or 40%, it would be considered kind as long as there are no other excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes.
But when I think about reducing land rent, more land will be freed up, and with the extra land, more refugees can be settled.
Zhang Lin suddenly realized that Zhu Yiyuan's decision to set such a low land rent was definitely not a whim, but a desire to settle more people and control a larger population.
"Master Zhu, let me ask you this, how do you plan to use these people? You can't just treat them well?"
Zhu Yiyuan laughed loudly, "Isn't it natural to care for the people? If Mr. Zhang insists on asking, then I will tell you the truth. Do you think we can stop the Qing army with our current strength?"
Zhang Lin looked troubled, "Master Zhu, in terms of military strength alone, there is a huge gap. But I think that with God's blessing, Master Zhu is wise and will definitely be able to defeat the weak with the strong."
Zhu Yiyuan laughed loudly, "It is possible to defeat the strong with the weak, but it is not possible to rely on God's protection. When I was at Qingshiji, I already said that we should learn from the experience of the Yuyuan Rebels, dig tunnels on a large scale, and hide
Soldiers went underground to deal with the Qing court."
Hearing this, Zhang Lin was completely stunned, and he finally thought clearly.
Zhu Yiyuan's land tax was low, but their corvee service was definitely not low.
On the contrary, the corvee will be ridiculously high.
After all, it goes without saying that digging tunnels on a large scale requires a lot of hard work.
But again, these measures are for the people to prepare for war and protect themselves, and to protect the fruits of their own labor. They are willing and happy to do so.
If this is the case, Zhu Yiyuan's setting of a very low land tax seems to be a bit scheming... Oh, no, it is foresight, wisdom and martial prowess.
Zhang Lin felt more and more that the young man in front of him was extraordinary.
If this had been 17 or 18 years earlier, Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong would all have gone away, and the Ming Dynasty would have been his.
However, it was too late at this time. The situation of the Qing court was already established, and it would be extremely difficult to reverse the situation.
Even if we find a way to grow and develop, will the Qing army give us enough time to grow and develop?
Even Zhang Lin couldn't tell, he was really making a huge gamble.
The trick in Dazhuang Village was successful, and the landowners in Qingshiji were re-registered. Then came Yuanshan Village, where Jiang Qi was located, and Pujia Village... Zhang Lin only slept less than two hours a day, and he couldn't wait to spin.
Even Zhu Yiyuan couldn't stand it, "Mr. Zhang, you can't overwork your body. You must rest for three hours every day no matter what."
Zhang Lin shook his head, "Master Zhu, I know my health well. I have been resting and idle for twenty years. In the remaining half of my life, I have to do all my life's work. The faster we can equalize land here,
The more soldiers and horses the young master has, the greater the chance of victory. I am working for my own life."
Zhu Yiyuan's heart was shocked. Zhang Lin was almost 10,000 percent speculative and wanted to gain glory and wealth and leave a name in history. There were a lot of such scholars in all dynasties.
Not surprising.
But once you make a decision, you don't hesitate and go all out, which is still shocking.
Have you found a treasure?
As Zhang Lin said, the faster the land is equalized, the more soldiers and horses he has at hand.
After several villages were promoted, Zhu Yiyuan had settled 2,000 refugees, among whom more than 600 soldiers were drawn out, and more than 400 strong men were produced from several villages.
Including Qingshiji's old subordinates, Zhu Yiyuan's total military strength is already 1,200.
When Xie moved into Qingshiji, there were more than a thousand people.
It has only been a little over a month, and I have already managed to pull together such a large team.
Zhu Yiyuan was so happy that even the commander-in-chief was happy.
When he returned from Zichuan County, he immediately praised his son, "This time we are not afraid of Xie Qian. With my son's ability, I dare to laugh at Xie Qian as his husband."
The two men were chatting, especially Father Zhu, who was talking loudly.
The door curtain was lifted and uncle Ye Tinglan came in.
"Brother-in-law, and eldest nephew, let me tell you the news that Commander Xie has captured Gaoyuan County."
Gaoyuan?
Both of the Zhu family were shocked. Father Zhu quickly said: "Didn't he say that he was going to attack Jinan?"
Jinan is in the west and Gaoyuan is in the north. This cannot be mistaken.
Ye Tinglan said: "It's true. Commander Xie's hometown is Gaoyuan. He resolutely raised an army. Some folks from Gaoyuan found him and opened the city gate to welcome Commander Xie into the city."
"What?" Father Zhu was very surprised, "Why are you cooperating with the inside and the outside? Isn't there any other way?"
Ye Tinglan couldn't laugh or cry, "We can't get in even with a strong attack."
Father Zhu couldn't help but marvel, "Xie Qian is very lucky."
Zhu Yiyuan coughed lightly and said: "You can't say that. The key is that the Qing court shaved its hair and changed its clothes, and raced to enclose the land. It was too unpopular. There were many rebels in various places, so it was natural to help break the city. The Qing court would never let Xie go with the current problem.
Commander. If they want to attack Gaoyuan, they will pass by Zichuan."
Father Zhu was stunned and couldn't help but said: "What are you going to do? The Qing army didn't come to attack us, so why are you taking the initiative to provoke others? I think you are out of your mind."
Zhu Yiyuan doesn't listen to his father. He is very cold-hearted. No matter who attacks the Qing Dynasty, I, Zhu Yiyuan, will help.
He immediately ordered that all those in charge under his command, even his wife, Ye Shi, were invited over.
Everyone gathered together to discuss the matter.
Dad Zhu was the first to speak, "I'm thinking about the old saying that if you don't have diamonds, don't do the porcelain work. We are just starting out and haven't fought many wars. If the Qing soldiers are provoked, the consequences will be disastrous, so what I mean is, let's do it again
Hold on."
After unanimous discussion by everyone, Zhu’s suggestion was directly rejected.
"Commander Xie is one with us. To help him is to help ourselves. We must fight this battle. But with our current strength, we still need to discuss how to fight."
Zhu Yiyuan looked at everyone, and then the big businessman Pu Pan stood up.
"Mr. Zhu, I heard from other business friends that the governor's office has been recruiting people from all over the place to transport grain and grass. There will be no small movement."
Zhu Yiyuan nodded repeatedly and said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Pu, for reminding us. We are in great need of the court's updates now. We are grateful to all Yishang who are willing to assist us. We will provide convenience in business."
Zhu Yiyuan first thanked Pu Songling's father, and then Zhu Yiyuan said: "No matter how capable the soldiers are, they cannot fight on an empty stomach. Maybe we can start with the civilian baggage and cut off the Qing army's food so that they can't advance or retreat.
Consumed alive!"
Tan Qiye nodded immediately, "Goodbye, young master." This chapter has been completed!
