Immediately, the team continued to move forward, with dozens of evasion cards on the left and right. The team could not see the end at a glance. It was so majestic and oppressive that no one dared to look down upon it.
Many powerful people who came to greet him were frightened. They thought that Chen Guiyi, the deputy magistrate, was so powerful that even the county magistrate did not pay attention to him at all. He did not even get off the sedan chair. It seemed difficult to deal with him.
Since Chen Guiyi was so powerful, the people naturally did not dare to underestimate Chen Guiyi. They were in awe and followed his team one after another to see what was going on.
The people followed behind and talked a lot. They were all envious. Looking at the people in the sedan chair was no different from looking at the people in heaven.
Chen Guiyi knew that there was a huge crowd of people outside. He raised the curtain and saw that there were many people. He also knew that the opportunity was rare, so he said to the entourage outside: "Send the order, stop the sedan chair."
With the sound of a gong, the procession quickly stopped. Three sedans were pressed down, and three people walked out one by one. They were Chen Guiyi, Li Zongmian, and Chen Longzhi.
The common people knew that the three of them were high-ranking officials of the imperial court, so they did not dare to act arrogantly. They all kept silent and did not dare to breathe loudly.
Chen Guiyi looked around at the people and said loudly: "I am Chen Guiyi, who is involved in political affairs of the imperial court and is also the governor of Lin'an. This time I am entrusted by the government to implement the farmland to household law. The government is determined to innovate and promote this
The purpose of the farmland-to-household method is to allow the hungry and cold people to have food to eat, clothing to wear, a roof to cover their heads, and a foundation to build their lives below. I would like to ask you fellow villagers to know this."
When the people heard this, everyone was moved. Liu Kezhuang had said the same thing before, but when Chen Guiyi said it again, it was even more convincing.
This is the reason why officials have great authority. A small greeting and care from the superior can make people risk their lives for it. This is the reason.
Chen Guiyi added: "I know that you have doubts in your hearts. You are worried that excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes will make it impossible for you to live in the future. I am worried that the court is plotting against you, but I also ask you to trust the court and the officials.
The officials were determined to strengthen the Song Dynasty and bring the Han family back to its glory days. Internally, the officials wiped out Li Quan's 100,000 rebels in half a year. Externally, the officials launched a battle across the river, forcing the Jin Kingdom to pay tens of millions of dollars in compensation. All kinds of things happened here, like this
Aren’t our officials still worthy of your trust?”
The people were all excited, their eyes shining with excitement.
Finally, Chen Guiyi said: "This time I personally inspected Renhe to implement the farmland-to-household method, so that you can definitely get good land and live a good life. You have been poor for generations, do you still want your own land?"
Will future generations also suffer and suffer from poverty?”
Chen Guiyi's words were so sensible that the people saw hope. They naturally became suspicious of the powerful words and no longer believed in them.
Propaganda at the gate of the city turned people's doubts into expectations, and the effect was very obvious.
Chen Guiyi was satisfied after seeing him. Finally, he showed his sincere concern for the people. The people were even more convinced. Chen Guiyi finally left and went to the county government.
At this time, many powerful people came to visit the county government and brought gift lists. Chen Guiyi did not see any of them and did not accept the gifts. Obviously, his attitude towards these powerful people was not very friendly, which also worried the powerful people.
Hao Qiang secretly thought in his heart: "A county magistrate is easy to deal with, but today the person who comes is the Governor of Lin'an, Lin'an Prefecture. This is a powerful official who is as powerful as the Prime Minister, and he is also a popular person in front of the officials. Can people like him be able to resist?"
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Worried, the powerful men went to Wang Guangzu's manor to discuss countermeasures.
In the county government office, Chen Guiyi raised his hand to apologize sincerely to Liu Kezhuang and said: "Your Majesty, I was rude at the city gate just now. Please forgive me."
Liu Kezhuang said with a magnanimous smile: "It's trivial matters that don't matter. Renhe and powerful people are arrogant. If you want to establish your majesty, it is necessary to show a tough posture. How can lower officials care about it?"
"Your magnanimity and magnanimity are incomparable, and your future will be bright."
Chen Guiyi praised him, and then asked Liu Kezhuang in detail about what happened during these days, and Liu Kezhuang told him everything.
After listening, Chen Guiyi frowned and said: "These powerful people may not be able to obey the new law obediently. If this is the case, then give them a hard time."
Li Zongmian also said: "Now all the officials in the court are watching Renhe. If it cannot be dealt with quickly, it will inevitably affect the implementation of the new law. Since these powerful people are procrastinating, then set a time limit for them. If they exceed the time limit, they will all be punished for violating the new law.
On crime.”
Chen Longzhi was silent for a while and then said: "The reform movement cannot only be promoted by the government, but also the power of the people. The official suggested going into the countryside, publicizing the new law face to face with the people, and getting them to support the new law. Only through this two-pronged approach can it be effective.
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Chen Guiyi nodded and agreed with the two men's suggestions. He said: "The reason Liu Shijun was blocked from implementing the new law is because the people in the county government are all from the local area. The new law is actually changing their interests. How can they
Can you support it? If you don’t have anyone to support you, you won’t be able to succeed.”
After speaking, Chen Guiyi began to make arrangements. He said to Li Zongmian: "Li Shijun, I have ordered you to preside over the removal of officials and clerks in Renhe County. All those who are opposed to the new law will be replaced and forced to make a choice.
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"Yes, I will take your orders."
Then Chen Guiyi said to Chen Longzhi: "Chen Shijun, you will lead people to go deep into the countryside and publicize the new law with the people. You must let the people understand the new law and support the new law as soon as possible."
"Yes, I will take your orders."
At the same time, various powerful people gathered together in Wang Guangzu's mansion to discuss countermeasures.
Haoqing frowned, and Liao Guiwen said: "This time Chen Guiyi, the political advisor, is here, and there will be five to six hundred soldiers accompanying him, all of them are elites, and there may be more troops to be mobilized. I'm afraid the imperial court is really coming this time.
If we use force, it would be difficult for us to compete with just a few companies."
This sentence can be said to be the voice of many powerful people, but Wang Guangzu was still full of confidence and did not care at all. He said: "What about participating in political affairs? The laws of the Song Dynasty are here, and the rules and regulations are here. How dare he still mess around?"
This sentence also has some truth. It is difficult for civilization to conquer barbarism, but it is easy for barbarism to conquer civilization.
Because if civilization wants to conquer barbarism, it must not only defeat the barbarians, but also convince the barbarians with reason and law. Finally, it must prevent the barbarians from opening their mouths.
If barbarism conquers civilization, then just kill them.
After hearing this, the powerful people instinctively ignored the risks in the face of interests and regained their confidence.
"Yes, the imperial court has its own laws. No matter what new or old laws they are, no matter how great they are, they are not as big as laws."
"Yes, yes, if Chen Guiyi dares to act recklessly, we don't have to be polite to him. Could it be that we are the ones who are at the mercy of others!"