Xia Xun listened to Mo Ke's report and beckoned Zhang Jun over: "Zhang Dusi, have you figured out the beards in various places, the places where horse thieves usually operate, and the number of people they have?"
Zhang Jundao: "Yes, I have been too busy since I came back from the ministry, and I haven't had time to report my humble position to the ministry!"
Xia Xun waved his hand: "There is no need to report it. You are fully responsible for this matter. How to suppress, how to appease, how to combine suppression and appeasement, how to mobilize the place, you can handle it yourself. I only want the results, not the process. Don't catch anyone."
We hired a spy from Arutai. This man often sold stolen goods for Huzi in Hada City. There must be many similar people in Hada City. You two cooperated and controlled them all. At the same time, Pula was arrested.
The news has not spread yet. Can you use him as a breakthrough to inflict heavy damage on Anti-Tiandao? This man is the largest bandit leader in Liaodong. If you can kill him, it will be of great significance!"
"yes!"
Zhang Jun agreed, then walked to the side with Mo Ke and started whispering.
Xia Xun also said to Wan Shiyu, Ding Yu and other officials in the Chief Secretary and Command Department: "The separation of military camps should not be one-size-fits-all, but should be fine-tuned according to the time and place. In fact, there are only 50% of the combat troops in each guard post.
, the other 50% are responsible for various other affairs, the main one is the army. Our general principle is 40% to 60%. 40% of the officers and soldiers in the guard station will be converted to civilian status. The proportion of the army in the guard station is 20%. In reality,
It was more than 30%. In this way, all the villagers were classified as civilians. In addition, some veterans and wounded soldiers who were old, weak, sick, and disabled and had lost their qualifications to fight, but still occupied positions to make up for their numbers, were also removed.
The farmland of the guard station was still owned by the imperial court and could not be allocated to them for free. The farmhands who had changed their citizenship and the injured and weak veterans all owned the land in the form of a contract, which meant that the right to use it was temporarily given to them, and the annual grain tax paid was determined in advance.
, but whatever is left over belongs to them personally. These official lands can be redeemed according to the official price. They can buy them now if they have money, and they can still buy them when they save enough money in the future. The land belongs to the common people, and you will eventually
If his name is not written on the land deed, he will not be at ease after all."
Xia Xun said something, and the relevant officials responded. Xia Xun said: "The matter of recruiting soldiers can be let out now. Zhang Xitong, take advantage of the fact that there are many tribal leaders, elders and disciples in various government schools to do more publicity.
Wait until the military camp reform is successful before officially starting to recruit troops."
Zhang Xitong also quickly agreed.
Xia Xun said to Ding Yu again: "The life of the villagers is not easy to begin with. I believe most of them have no objection to asking them to change their nationality. However, the land is only contracted and leased for the time being, not allocated to them free of charge. It is inevitable that it is a bit short-sighted."
Those who are worried about losing their iron rice bowl, and this new rice bowl is not solid. Including some injured and old soldiers who suddenly changed from the army to civilians, and they don’t know whether they can take care of the land, they inevitably have to have opinions on this aspect.
You should pay attention."
Ding Yu is now the Marquis. Even Zhang Jun gave him three points. He spoke in a really rough voice. He hurriedly patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, minister, any bastard dares to find fault. Even if he is a piece of meat on a hob, I will
I also chopped him up and stuffed him into dumplings!”
Xia Xun glared at him and said: "Nonsense! Who told you to beat him to death? You have to reason with others. If your father and brother are among those who were laid off, and you complain a few words, you will call them to be beaten and killed? This is not the case.
We understand, but they don’t quite understand yet. How can he still be so resistant after you’ve said it thoroughly?”
Ding Yu quickly laughed and said yes.
Xia Xun then told him: "Don't think that just throwing these people out means everything will be fine. Now that the military camps are being reformed, you still have to take care of these people's eating, drinking and diarrhea before the food is harvested next autumn. They really
You can only let go when you can stand on your own feet, understand?"
"Yes Yes Yes!"
Xia Xun then told Wanshiyu: "Plows, oxen, and grain seeds can be used to divide the existing production tools of the health office according to the number of acres of land contracted by each household and the number of people. Your Chief Secretary has just been established.
, people, talents, and everything are in short supply, which can greatly reduce your burden. However, there is one thing. You must receive these production tools from Zhang Dusi, register them, distribute them publicly, publish the distribution list, and accept them.
All the soldiers who have been converted from the army to civilians are supervised by their families. If there is anyone engaging in corruption for personal gain, once the complaint is received by Yushi Huang or Premier Chen, I will only ask you!"
The experience of the prime minister was similar to that of the commander-in-chief, governor, governor, and admiral at that time. It was a temporary position in the Ming Dynasty. Chen Shou was the officer of the Liaodong Prime Minister's Yamen, so he was called Premier Chen. Only Xia Xun from later generations
The people who came here felt a little strange in their hearts. People at that time didn't realize that it was strange. Chen Shou nodded reservedly and said nothing. But the four Vajras behind him were all talking, expressing their opinions one after another, and unanimously declared that they would resolutely implement it.
Governor Yang Xu ordered to supervise the military and political affairs of all walks of life in Liaodong to avoid corruption.
These four Vajras are Li Yetian, Wu Qingyu, Wang Yi, and Yan Chao. It was because of Xia Xun's sharp eyesight that the four of them were lucky enough to have the emperor open the mouth of gold and embark on an official career. Naturally, they were Xia Xun's disciples.
He believed that after Chen Shou arrived in Liaodong, under the roof of others, his attitude had changed greatly. Even if he did not change his attitude, since all the four kings under his command were Xia Xun's men, he would still have to be held up in the air, unable to move.
Wan Shiyu puffed up his chest and said: "Don't worry, I will personally handle this matter. I will never cause public resentment. However, it is late autumn now, and it is not easy to relocate so many people. It is not easy to allocate land and build houses."
Son, the population in Liaodong is small, and it is too late to find so many people to build houses. These military households have to temporarily live in the original barracks, otherwise this harsh winter will be difficult to endure."
Xia Xun said: "That's natural. Recruiting troops can't be carried out until next spring. Before that, these veterans who changed their citizenship are still living in the same place. Wait until the spring of next year to contact Zhang Dusi and mobilize troops to help build houses.
, just practice their arm strength."
Wanshiyu was overjoyed and thanked him profusely.
Xia Xun walked all the way and made arrangements along the way. He was really vigorous and resolute, like a thunderbolt.
The officials under his command also followed suit, each receiving their own duties. There was only one person among them, just like Xu Shu entering Cao's camp, with a sneer on his face and not saying a word.
No need to ask, this person is naturally Tang Jie, a fellow commander of Liaodong Dusi. Tang Jie, like Ding Yu, is ranked as a commanding officer, and they are on the same level in terms of rank. However, Tang Yu also has the status of a marquis, which is invisible to him.
One level higher. His arrogance is of no use. Although he has made many meritorious deeds, he does not have Daru Huachi, the son of a Tatar Grand Master.
However, with his cold eyes, Xia Xun was too lazy to think of him and just regarded him as air. Tang Jie also regarded himself as air. He always had the bad character of being unloved by his grandma and unloved by his uncle...
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To the east of the Zhenxibao River, there is a small village with twenty or thirty families living in a relatively loose manner, and the buildings are scattered and uneven.
To the east of the village is a forest, and there is a man standing there looking around.
In the distance, several men wearing sheepskin coats walked into the woods. They all looked tough and had unsheathed steel knives in their waists. The handles were at hand and easy to pull out. As soon as they entered
When they got into the forest, they dispersed, with people separated by more than ten steps, looking after each other and moving forward. They pressed the knife with one hand and leaned forward. When they didn't see any ambush, one of them straightened up and walked forward swaggeringly.
After leaving, several other people hid in the forest, leaning against the big trees, or simply climbed to the top of the trees and hid among the branches, quietly motionless.
The man standing in the middle of the forest was looking around, and a big man appeared behind him. His body was thick and tall, but his feet were as light as a civet cat. When he came to him, he reached out and patted his shoulder.
The man was startled, turned around and saw the person coming, and then breathed a long sigh of relief: "Oh, Mr. Liang, why are you here in person?"
The big man with beards snorted and said, "Why can't I come? Why did you invite us to such a quiet place?"
This bearded man is the second leader of the Anti-Tiandao Gang, nicknamed Feng Dao, and his name is Liang Haoyao. He is a ruthless character who kills without blinking an eye. He is on the wanted list of Liaodong Dusi. Waiting for him is Pu Ladu,
Pu Ladu smiled bitterly and said: "Some of Grand Master Arutai's people were arrested by the government. I was worried about being implicated, so I hid."
"oh!"
The last time Anti-Tiandao accepted Puladu's money to assassinate the Korean envoy for him, he was working for the Tatar Grand Master. Liang Haoyao knew that he was from Arutai, and when he understood it, he asked: "
Why are you hiding from me, and why are you so anxious to find us? Are you trying to join the gang?"
Pu Ladu smiled bitterly and said: "Master Liang, you are joking. With my old arms and legs, I can't bear the torment. Let me tell you one thing, the Governor of Liaodong wants to reform the military system. Have you heard of it?"
Liang Haoyao rolled his eyes impatiently and said, "Is this none of my business?"
Pu Ladu said: "This matter has nothing to do with you, but the matter of money and food always has something to do with you, right?"
Liang Haoyao's expression changed and he hurriedly asked: "How do you say this?"
Pu Ladu said: "Half of the officers and soldiers in the guard station must change their registration to civilians and work for the people on the spot. They will specialize in farming in the future. But it is autumn now, and they also have to eat and drink. In order to resettle these military households,
The imperial court allocated a large amount of money and grain to be transported here. The imperial court also knew that Liaodong did not recognize treasure banknotes, so this was all that was transported..."
When Liang Haoyao saw his gesture, his eyes suddenly lit up and he blurted out: "Silver?"
Pu Ladu said: "No, this is the last message I sent from the inside line of the Governor's Mansion. It is absolutely accurate!"
Liang Hao dazzled with greedy light, stretched out his scarlet tongue, licked his lips and said, "Speak more carefully!"
"yes!"
Pu Ladu hurriedly whispered to him. The two of them stood in the forest for a long time. Then the head of Liang Er turned around and left. After entering the forest for more than ten feet, he let out a whistle, and his men who were hiding in the forest also chased after him.
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Pu Ladu stretched his neck and stood there for a while, then wandered back, walked out of the forest, and passed through the village. At the west end of the village, a man with a sword appeared from behind an old elm tree. He was Xia Xun's confidant.
The secret agent Dai Yu and Pu Ladu rushed to meet him and said with a smile: "Master Dai, I have already told him word for word according to your instructions."
Dai Yubin patted him on the shoulder and said with a grin: "Well, good job!"