Xu Fan glanced at ten lines and began to read the orders issued by Yuan Shu. It was fine at first, but when he saw the militia training, he couldn't help but shook his head.
Everyone knows that now that all the wastes have been raised, it is the time when these strong and strong men are needed. It is definitely not a good idea to take them away now. It seems that this prefect is just a militaristic person.
Accepting refugees is not bad, and rewarding land reclamation is also good. If refugees from various counties can be accepted on a large scale, it can make up for the loss of organizing militia groups.
It is good to train troops in the fields. It makes the army self-sufficient, but it can also reduce the burden on the people.
The anti-corruption order, regardless of the past, only focuses on the present. It does give those people a chance to change their ways, which is good.
It is also good to recruit scholars to help people become wise.
The more he watched, the better Xu Fan's impression of Yuan Shu became. Until he saw the last recruitment order, tears suddenly appeared in the corners of Xu Fan's eyes.
"Regardless of family background, only those who are capable will be promoted. Regardless of the past, only those who are able will live."
In just one sentence, the bitterness of the children of poor families has been written for hundreds of years. How many of them had no talent, no way to serve the country, no way to realize their ambitions, and finally died in depression. But now someone is finally willing to give them a chance.
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"Master Xu, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing Xu Fan burst into tears, a young man couldn't help but ask.
"I'm fine, I'm fine, I'll help you read the prefect's order extensively."
Xu Fan slowly and clearly read Yuan Shu's orders and metaphors sentence by sentence. Although the people below were illiterate, they still had no problem listening to the text. Xu Fan's emphasis was different. He cared about recruiting talents, but the audience did not.
It is the organization and training of militia and reclamation orders.
"If you join the militia, your taxes will be reduced by half? Those who are the best will be exempted from all taxes?"
"If you reclaim ten acres of wasteland, all grains will be exempted? If you cultivate fifty acres, all taxes will be exempted for the year?"
"It's such a good thing. It's really an eye-opener. I'm going to reclaim the wasteland now,"
"My children have grown up, and it's time to make contributions."
The governor's order was written in black and white in front of them. Although everyone was a little surprised, they couldn't help but not believe it. Then they all geared up and prepared to do something big.
There was a huge crowd outside, and Yuan Shu also ushered in his first county meeting since he became the governor of Changshan.
Taishou Mansion Meeting Hall
A group of civil and military officers took their seats. On the general side, Ji Ling was the leader, followed by the new Army Sima Zhang Feng, followed by Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and the newly promoted military commanders.
The civil servants were sparse, the Sun family was wiped out, a group of officials headed by Sun Wei were all dismissed, and the rest were headed by Zhao Bing and Li Lin.
"How have you been these days, gentlemen?"
Looking at the people below, Yuan Shu was smiling. The reason why he issued those prefectural orders in the first place was not to give these nobles time and opportunities. The county meeting held today was to catch them off guard. Otherwise, if they were given time to deal with it,
Maybe something will happen.
“Very good, very good~”
“Not bad~”
"Well~"
A group of noble officials also welcomed everyone with smiles, and no one dared to make any mistakes. After all, the fear of the last meeting was still fresh in their memories, and the destruction of the Sun family was also vivid in their minds.
"What do you think of the prefectural order I issued today? Do you have any opinions?"
Yuan Shu changed the topic and went straight to the topic. Changshan County must become his own voice. He did not want the local nobles to hold him back at the critical moment. This was the opportunity he gave them.
Everyone in the hall looked at me and I looked at you. Everyone could see the worry in the other's heart, but no one dared to speak.
"Don't you feel free to speak your mind? Zhang Feng, as the new army commander, what do you have to say? Didn't I originally order five thousand sets of armor and equipment? Now it seems that it is less. Please give me another five thousand sets to make up for it.
Enough for 10,000 sets ~ I believe Zhang Sima will never let me down ~"
Yuan Shu's first point was Zhang Wang. The Zhang and Sun families were almost the same in strength. Now that the Sun family had been destroyed, the Zhang family in the entire Zhending Prefecture was definitely second to none, so their attitude was very important.
Ten thousand sets~
Zhang Wang was also dumbfounded. Although the Zhang family had a monopoly on the military affairs of the county, the former governor was nothing more than a mediocre man. Even during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, including the county soldiers in the entire Zhending Mansion, there were only a few thousand county soldiers and militiamen. Now,
Yuan Shu opened his mouth and said ten thousand things, which really scared him.
"This, this, this..."
Zhang Wang shivered for a long time and was speechless. He only felt that his back was completely soaked.
Yuan Shu came up and threw a big red envelope at me. The meaning was very obvious. Your Zhang family is now the head of a hundred clans, so your side is very important, and you only have two ways to go. Otherwise, you can be bribed by me with peace of mind. Be good at this.
Leader, fully support my new method, otherwise you will be my enemy, Yuan Shu, and you will bear the consequences.
"When did Zhang Sima suffer from stuttering? Do you want to go home to recuperate?"
Seeing Zhang Wang being silent for a long time, Yuan Shu couldn't help but feel angry. If he didn't use me, he would be an enemy. If that was the case, he wouldn't mind touching the Zhang family.
The last time he killed the chicken to destroy the grandson, he was to establish his majesty as the governor. If the Zhang family did not cooperate this time, he would not mind killing him again. He must establish a yardstick for the new law. Anyone who dares to interfere with him will be responsible for the consequences.
Sensing Yuan Shu's intention, Zhang Wang's head calmed down instantly. Now Changshan County is under the control of the prefect Yuan Shu. The Sun family's strength has been wiped out in an instant. Although the Zhang family is not weaker than the Sun family, facing the absolute strength of the prefect, it is simply impossible.
You can't afford to make waves. If you take even half a step wrong, the consequences will be disastrous.
The Zhang family mainly deals in weapons and armor. As long as the prefect wants to increase his strength, he cannot do without their support. They are for wealth rather than officials. Instead of taking the risk of joining other families to compete with Yuan Shu, it is better to join the prefect now. Maybe
There are also some more benefits.
"Master Taishou, I despise my position and think that the new law is related to people's livelihood and public opinion. It is actually a great benevolence. Whether it is organizing militia, accepting refugees, or reclaiming wasteland and opening up fields, eliminating corruption is the most critical thing at the moment. And
Among them, the recruitment order is a stroke of genius. Giving young people from poor families a chance to stand out will definitely make me soar."
As a local rich man, Zhang Wang naturally knew the most controversial aspects of the new law, so he did not choose to mention it in one sentence, but focused on highlighting the recruitment order.
"Zhang Sima is indeed the pillar of my Changshan~"
Hearing Zhang Wang's words, Yuan Shu couldn't help but feel happy. An obedient largest clan was more useful than one that was wiped out. As long as the Zhang family did not object, other noble families would not dare to make a mistake.
"Sir, even a humble position should be reconsidered~"
Seeing the Zhang family's surrender, the originally independent Zhao family also stood up. Like the Zhang family, the Zhao family's troops and horses are necessary for war, and they are not afraid of others taking away their jobs.
"Well, Director Zhao is also a pillar of talent. Let's do this. The original three thousand military horses will remain unchanged, and another two thousand will be added to make up for five thousand. I hope the Zhao family can raise them as soon as possible."
The Zhao family's surrender was originally expected by him, but this time the Sun family was annihilated. In addition to countless grains, they also gained a lot of gold and silver. Moreover, the Yuan family's aid was coming soon. Now he was really
We are not short of money or food, so we can work hard to make it.
"Zhao Bing promises to complete the mission~"
"I also reconsider~"
The salt lord Li Lin also stood up and swore his loyalty to Yuan Shu. In this way, except for the destroyed Sun family, all the remaining four noble families would side with Yuan Shu.
