Chapter 548: Officials, three people, seven things
Chapter 548: Officials are three and people are seven.
Zuo Aoran, Jiang Yiqu, Xu Chu, Zuo Chun, Zhang Rong, and Yang Ming chatted and joked for a while. Zhang Rong and Yang Ming led their troops to Pingtao. Zuo Aoran, Jiang Yiqu, Xu Chu, and Zuo Chun led the remaining troops to escort them.
Several thieves returned to Jinyang.
The robbers waiting to be interrogated found out that they were indeed sent by Liu Xing and other gentry with the intention of assassinating the state pastor Zuo Aoran. After hearing the report, Zuo Aoran sighed a few times, recited a few words of Amitabha Buddha, and then sent
They quickly arrested Liu Xing and others, waited for their identity to be verified, made a confession, and brought the ultimatum to Chang'an, the capital. Before the documents could be returned, they were beheaded in the wilderness long ago, and all their property and assets were confiscated.
The gentry who had not been implicated were so frightened that their teeth chattered when they heard about it. They could not form a single word out of the three sentences. After a few months of dark and stormy nights, several rich men were robbed and killed by bandits. These people became even more frightened.
Finally on the third day, someone took the lead in donating property to the government, and everyone followed suit, and things slowly calmed down.
Another day later, Hua Xin found out that more than a dozen officials had committed serious crimes, so he reported it to Zuo Aoran for a decision. Zuo Aoran was not polite and beheaded them all with a stroke of his pen. After this incident, the atmosphere among officials in Bingzhou improved greatly.
However, it is said that Zuo Aoran subdued the powerful in Bingzhou, harvested fields, committed crimes against corrupt officials, and caused various incidents, which greatly pleased the people's hearts. Therefore, Zuo Aoran was deeply supported by the people. Zuo Aoran's name spread throughout Bingzhou, and even You, Ji and other Linzhous knew him.
name.
Zuo Aoran struck while the iron was hot and called everyone to discuss the specific matters of farming. Zuo Aoran first laid out a dozen new chairs for everyone to try. Amidst everyone's flattery, Zuo Aoran's vanity was greatly satisfied and he couldn't help but feel a little bit.
Feeling like a fairy, wandering in the heavens.
Zao Zhi said: "My lord, I have calculated carefully over the past few days and found that there are currently 6 million official lands, but they are of different qualities, good and bad. The county is in chaos due to the yellow turban thieves, and there are now 115,000."
There are 703,965 people in 11 households, all of whom have land, but the refugees have no fixed homes. It is difficult to calculate. Their number should not be less than 200,000. If we add the 300,000 newly surrendered by the lord,
The total number of landless people in the Yellow Turban Army is no less than 500,000."
Jushou said: "My lord, the most important thing now is to care for the refugees. I believe that people's worries are nothing more than food, clothing, housing and transportation. Now we don't worry about clothing and transportation, but only take away the worries of food and lodging. Then the refugees will be at peace and their hearts will be at ease."
It will definitely be available!"
Zao Zhi asked: "The words of the note are very true, but how will the plan be implemented?"
Tian Feng talked eloquently: "Today is the severe winter, and the refugees are hungry. We should spread grain and rice to relieve their hunger. Then we can build our own homes. It doesn't have to be complicated, but it only needs to be protected from wind and cold. Once it is used, you can pick it yourself."
The county will issue one share, and the big households will raise one share, and the thing will be done. After this winter, those who want to improve their houses can do as they please without any interference. When the spring comes, the flowers will bloom.
Do you dare to disobey your orders when it comes to cultivating crops? We only prepare all the farm animals and other things, so there is no need to worry about the rest." Everyone thought deeply and agreed.
Zuo Chun shook his head and said, "But the property provided by the county government will never come back?"
Jushou scratched his head and said, "This is what I am worried about. The refugees lack food and clothing, let alone money. What can I do if I give it to you for free and I am not willing to accept it?"
Zuo Chun's expression changed, as if he had something to say. Zuo Aoran saw that Zuo Chun was about to speak but hesitated, so he hurriedly said: "Brother Zhang Chunxian, if you have any ideas, it doesn't hurt to say it."
Zuo Chun saluted and said: "My lord, I have come up with a plan for your reference. Livestock and other things are necessary for the people and are absolutely indispensable. The people cannot afford to buy them, so why not offset them with autumn grains? I just need to pay for the autumn grains, but I am afraid that I will not be able to survive the winter.
, it will become chaos again, so I dare not speak nonsense."
When Zuo Aoran heard what Zuo Chunzhi said, a few words quickly came to mind, that is, installment payment. Zuo Aoran chuckled and said, "What the wise brother Zuo Chunzhi said is true. One year's autumn grain cannot pay for it, so why not three years?"
Five years, or even more?”
As soon as Zuo Aoran said this, Jushou and others suddenly became enlightened. Zao Zhi smiled and said: "My lord, General Zuo's words are indeed reasonable, but if there are scoundrels, how should we deal with them?"
Zuo Chun was greatly encouraged when he saw that everyone was agreeing with him, and he said: "My lord is doing benevolent and righteous things, and the people are trying to save themselves, so why worry about scoundrels? Since we have gained one or two, we can advise or even expel him." Zuo Chun said.
This method is feasible and everyone agrees with it. The matter is solved easily and everyone can't help but laugh.
Jushu said: "There are now more than 100,000 people, and only 15 acres are enough for food and clothing, but it is not suitable to be conquered. The number of acres should be supplemented from official land. According to Zao Zhi's calculation, 1.5 million should be paid, and the refugees will be about 500,000.
Twenty per cent, the number is eight million, and there are still one and a half million official lands left. I wonder if Ming Gong can make a decision?"
Zuo Aoran saw the confident look on Jushu's face and said with a smile: "Zhezhu has already made some calculations. Let's not talk about it first, let me give some thought." Zuo Aoran pretended to think about it for a moment and then said: "We can teach Juntun!"
Jushou laughed and said, "That's exactly what I meant."
Zuo Aoran said: "I have raised more than 500,000 soldiers with the strength of one state, and then supplemented them with the people. The army has been stationed in the fields, and there are still tens of millions of left. The gap between the people and the army is huge, and we can recruit people from other states. The more the better.
, you can even publish notices to recruit refugees from all over the world!"
Ju Shou said with great satisfaction: "My lord, we have decided on the general plan now, but there is one more thing that I would like to ask you for more details. In the ancient farming, the official and private property was eighty-two, seventy-three, sixty-four, and fifty-five cents. What is your current intention?"
Zuo Aoran asked back: "What do you mean by your opinions?"
Ju said: "It should be divided into six and four."
Tian Feng said: "It should be divided into seven and three."
The other generals and Zao Zhi all said: "50-50 split!"
Zuo Aoran thought for a moment, and then he had some calculations in his mind. He looked at the crowd and said, "Ran thinks that the people's hearts have just been set, and they have nothing to gain, so it is not appropriate to be harsh. Officials are three and the people are seven." As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.
Turning pale, Zuo Aoran saw the expressions of everyone and explained: "Firstly, the people have food in their hands, they are not panicking, and there is no rebellion. Secondly, since the people have benefited, they will flock to it like ducks, and they are diligent and diligent. Thirty percent of the harvest is not small.
, enough for the county. Thirdly, if the people's hearts are for me, why worry about war and lack of food? Fourthly, the counties and counties also need money to gather together, so how can they be distributed to the people? What do you think?" Everyone thought carefully,
I deeply agree and can't help but admire Zuo Aoran's broad mind. However, Zuo Aoran has gained experience from history: "The people are like water, which can carry a boat or capsize it!"
After careful planning and preparation, all counties and counties in Bingzhou issued notices to the effect that they would appease the refugees. The counties would provide them with food, rice and clothing, and help build houses to survive the winter. However, they had to enter various locations supervised by the government to wait for the spring plowing season.
Farming is carried out to support one's own efforts, and the counties and counties provide what is needed. The price is divided into autumn grains for eight years to pay the Qing Dynasty, and the harvest is calculated according to officials, three and seven for the people, and so on.
When the people saw it, they immediately became excited. Most of them thought that there was no hope in this life and they could only survive for a while. How could they expect that the light would suddenly come? Suddenly, the registration place set up by the government was overcrowded. In a few days, there were more than 300,000 people.
People were registered and signed for custody, and among them there were even refugees from other places who heard about the influx of people. Zuo Aoran was afraid that the situation would worsen, so he hurriedly ordered a large army to be stationed at the state border to prevent chaos from the people. This crowd wave actually made Zuo Aoran feel quiet, and he hoped that
, there are more than 300,000 refugees in the desert and other places.
When the refugees received aid from the counties, they immediately built houses and happily prepared for the winter. They were just waiting for the spring to bloom. They all received supplies for farming and started farming happily. Zuo Aoran's method only led to suffering.
The group of wealthy gentry were forced to donate supplies again. In fear, most of them packed up their belongings such as belongings and other items that could be taken with them. They waited for the opportunity to escape, but those things that could not be carried made Zuo Aoran fat again.
Zuo Aoran was in a good mood. He went deep into the fields with his followers several times to observe the enthusiasm of the people in farming. Along the way, he found that the iron plows used at that time were not efficient and the cultivation was extensive. It was not at all like modern intensive farming and the effect was greatly reduced.
Zuo Aoran thought about the style of the modern iron plow again and again. Although he didn't think of it completely, it was still roughly the same. He made a test and the effect was very ideal. It required less human and animal power and the ground was plowed deeply. Zuo Aoran
Ran ordered the promotion, and it was well received by the people. He also recalled the modern farming process and taught the people how to farm, and the results were also good. When the civil and military officials saw that Zuo Aoran was good at everything, they were very surprised and admired him even more.
