Chapter 906 A promise worth a thousand pieces of gold
At this time, the centurions and captains had begun to arrange soldiers to take charge of the carpenters and farmers, trying to suppress them with force, but this had no effect. Even if they could be stopped, they could not be guided to continue working.
However, Muchuan came out at this time, raised his hands and shouted loudly: "Everyone, Muchuan, the Minister of Revenue, is the main person in charge of this dam construction. Can you please calm down first?"
Muchuan's words were as loud as jade falling to the ground.
At that moment, the carpenters and farmers all calmed down. After all, Muchuan was very popular in Chang'an City and even in the entire Gyeonggi Province. He was deeply popular, so everyone naturally gave him face.
Muchuan knew everyone's appeal, so he continued: "We are already dealing with the problem of wolves, and I believe it will be solved soon. Please rest assured! This will definitely not kill everyone!"
Although what Muchuan said was unfounded, everyone began to question it.
"Mr. Muchuan, it's not that we don't believe you, but all eight members of my family are counting on me. What will happen if something happens to me?"
"Those beasts don't understand human logic at all, and it's not like adults can stop them from hurting us with just a word. We're all worried!"
"My lord, what exactly are you going to do?
If you don't provide some specific measures, how can we rest assured?"
There was a lot of noise on the court, and everyone was asking Muchuan questions like a barrage of questions, which was really annoying.
Okay, okay, actually Muchuan also knew what they were worried about, so he waved his hand to calm everyone down again.
"I already understand your demands, and I have issued policies to ensure everyone's peace of mind!"
Their main worry is that they will be killed by wolves. This is indeed not something Muchuan can solve by simply saying he will solve the problem of wolves! So his first measure is to set up a restricted area, strictly prohibiting anyone from approaching the forest area, and between the plains and the forest.
Soldiers are stationed along the only way to prevent wolves from sneaking into human habitats.
What if someone is killed by wolves?
Then give money! If a person dies, thirty taels of gold will be given as compensation.
You must know that one tael of gold is enough for a civilian family's living expenses for one year, and thirty taels of gold is thirty years. This is a very generous compensation condition.
In order to prove Muchuan's promise, he immediately distributed the compensation in front of everyone!
"Ada" died two days ago, and in the following two days, a soldier and four carpenters and farmers were attacked and killed by wolves. All these people got gold! Even if they died, their families would be supported by the court!
At this time, two burly soldiers brought over a whole box of gold. Muchuan stepped forward and lifted the lid gracefully, and the golden gold appeared in front of everyone.
"Calculated based on thirty taels of gold per person, there is no shortage of it! If unfortunately you are injured due to a wolf attack, you will be compensated from one tael to thirty taels of gold depending on the situation, so I hope you can rest assured! Serve the imperial court.
I will never treat you badly!"
Muchuan's words made everyone's hearts drop completely. Originally, they were worried that they would die if they were attacked by wolves. But now that they saw the policies promulgated by Muchuan, they would die if they died! After all, they may not be able to make money while they are alive.
Thirty taels of gold is so much money!
"Since Lord Muchuan has said so, we naturally believe it! Lord Muchuan follows his lead!"
"We will all stay and do our jobs well. We will not hesitate to serve the imperial court even if we die!"
"Lord Muchuan is mighty, let's just follow what Lord Muchuan says."
There was a lot of shouting from everyone, and then they all went back to work under the guidance of the captain and centurion.
After everyone dispersed, Muchuan couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he thought of resettlement measures in time to appease everyone. Otherwise, if their panic and dissatisfaction were allowed to spread, it would spread from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred, making
The entire construction team of 10,000 people was passive and slow in working.
Back in the square wooden house where he was stationed, Muchuan was sitting on the maple chair with a backrest and was catching his breath.
"Lord Muchuan, it was really dangerous just now. Fortunately, you were quick to think."
Ouyang Bufan said with a smile.
"It's not exactly a matter of urgency. I had anticipated the situation just now."
After all, carpenter soldiers died at the mouths of wolves for two days in a row. Even if a hush order was issued, it would definitely be leaked. Therefore, Muchuan considered a pacification strategy in advance, so that the situation could be stabilized immediately.
But this is definitely not the way to go. Although Muchuan has set up safeguards, if the number of deaths continues unabated, it will still cause panic. After all, there are absolutely no people who are really willing to die for gold.
"Didn't I propose a solution before?
We must implement this method quickly now.”
After Muchuan finished speaking, he waved to Sun Shitou and Ouyang Bufan to come closer.
Muchuan then lowered his voice and spoke out this method.
On the other side, there is Chang'an City Government Office, an underground prison, the light is dim and the air is humid.
In one of the cells, a tall and thin man fell to the ground with handcuffs and shackles. His hair was disheveled and his body was covered in scars. This man was none other than Kim and Hyun Bin.
After Muchuan returned to the court, he also brought Jin and Xuan Bin to Chang'an City to await their fate.
After all, Jin Hexuan Bin was the prime minister of Goguryeo. He was resourceful and had an extraordinary status. Even though he was patriotic and loyal and unwilling to give out any information, he still had many uses. For this reason, Muchuan brought him back to Chang'an City.
At this time, in addition to Jin and Xuan Bin, the current crown prince Li Chengqian was also in the cell.
Li Chengqian was wearing a gold and jade robe and holding a feather fan. At this time, he was looking down at Jin and Xuan Bin. He snorted coldly: "I heard that you are unwilling to confess?
If that's the case, then I won't be able to keep you."
"Hmph, the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty...what do you want to do to me?"
“Then do I still need to ask?
Of course I will kill you."
Li Chengqian spoke in a very calm tone, but his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
You must know that Li Chengqian is a person who is very careful with money. Even now, he still remembers the scene when he was held hostage by Jin Hexuan Bin.
At this time, Li Chengqian escaped from trouble, while Jin and Xuan Bin became prisoners. Naturally, he wanted to take revenge!
"come in."
Li Chengqian said.
From outside the cell, two burly men walked in. They were carrying various torture instruments, knives, hammers, axes, etc. in their hands.
Li Chengqian said in a cold voice: "You two, please treat this thief well. Don't kill him immediately, kill him slowly! Let him suffer for seven days and nights, and then give him a good time."
"Yes, I will obey the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince!"
