"The idea of land removal and land occupation for the displaced people in the North mentioned by County Magistrate Li is feasible. After thinking about it, I think it is feasible. However, the specific related matters must be carried out in accordance with the laws of the imperial court, and no mistakes should be made. How to do it is up to me.
Without too much interference, everything is arranged and implemented by County Magistrate Li according to the situation. However, he needs to make a record and report it to his official to let him know the progress so that he can correct errors. After all, the policy of soil removal and land occupation has been implemented for a long time, and there are many things in it.
There are restrictions, and I don’t want Magistrate Li to make any mistakes. However, Magistrate Li can rest assured that as long as the people can live here in peace, I will support any method that does not violate the laws of the court. Magistrate Li, you can act boldly.
." Wang Muzhi continued.
Li Hui was overjoyed. He cupped his hands and thanked him: "Thank you, Mr. Fu, for agreeing. This is the good news that Xianguan most wants to hear. I would like to thank Mr. Fu on behalf of the refugees."
This is not a lie. Li Hui knows very well that in order to ensure the long-term peace and stability of Juchao County, the people of this county and the refugees who come here must live and work in peace and contentment. It is impossible to rely on the immediate relief. The current situation is only temporary stability, not
Real long-term peace and stability.
If the policies of land extermination and land occupation are allowed to be carried out, obstacles in the policy will be cleared. This is the premise. Only with this premise can it be implemented in detail.
Wang Muzhi said in a deep voice: "Li Hui, don't be too happy too early. I will pour some cold water on you to prevent you from overheating. The situation in Juchao County is different from other places. Things are not easy to handle. Eradicate it.
It is difficult to deal with banditry, but it may be even more difficult to govern and bring peace to the people. You need to make overall plans and think carefully about your actions. You must not rush forward blindly, causing public anger and dissatisfaction, or even leading to a civil uprising. I am by no means an alarmist. Since the implementation of the land occupation law,
The chaos caused by this policy is too numerous to mention, and it may even lead to civil unrest, so we should act with caution."
Li Hui cupped his hands and said: "Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Wangfu. I will keep this in mind. It depends on people. I should try my best to do it. I hope I will live up to Mr. Fu's trust."
Wang Muzhi nodded and continued: "As for the officials requested by County Magistrate Li, our government will report to the court and provide relevant officials as soon as possible. For officials below the county chief register, County Magistrate Li can select and appoint them on his own and report to the county government.
Just let us know... The current situation in Juchao County is stable, but we should not take it lightly. After all, if the chaos lasts for too long, there will inevitably be various troubles. It will take time and more thinking to restore a stable situation. County Magistrate Li, this time
In fact, the official can't help you much, I can only encourage you."
Li Hui thought to himself: You have blocked the road. I originally wanted some resources, but looking at it like this, you are not going to give it to me. However, Li Hui actually didn't expect too much. With Wang Muzhi's current attitude, he has already
It was beyond Li Hui's expectation. What kind of bicycle do you want?
"This government has also approved the candidate for county captain recommended by County Magistrate Li. From now on, Zhou Che will be appointed as the county captain of Juchao County. The relevant appointment documents will be delivered by County Magistrate Hu to the hands of County Magistrate Li. Zhou Che, in your capacity,
I shouldn't have been given this appointment, but you have made great achievements in suppressing bandits and County Magistrate Li strongly recommended me, so I gave you the appointment. I hope you will be grateful and do your job well."
Zhou Che had been waiting with his ears pricked for the news of his appointment as county captain. When he heard Wang Muzhi's words, his heart seemed to explode with joy.
He experienced an accident, and all his family members were killed by the Xianbei people of Yan State. He fled south to Juchao County, and almost strayed into the bandits. Fortunately, he met Li Hui, and now he was finally officially recognized by the Jin Dynasty and became Juchao County.
Wei. At this moment, my heart was filled with joy, but at the same time, I was filled with sadness. For a moment, I felt a mixture of sadness and joy, almost choking.
"Thank you so much, Prefect Wang, and thank you so much, Magistrate Li. I, Zhou Che, will live up to the Jin Dynasty, the nurturing grace of Prince Fu and Magistrate Li." Zhou Che stepped forward and kowtowed to Wang Muzhi, and then kowtowed to Li Hui.
Choked.
Wang Muzhi smiled and said: "Just do your job well. You don't need to thank me. You have to thank County Magistrate Li."
Li Hui also waved his hand and said: "There is no need to thank me, that is what Zhou County Lieutenant deserves. If he hadn't helped me, things here would not have been so smooth. Congratulations, from now on you and I will join hands and work together.
."
Zhou Che nodded heavily, stood up and stepped aside.
"Li Hui, I heard that a lot of food and materials were seized during the suppression of the lake bandits, right?" Wang Muzhi looked at Li Hui and asked.
Li Hui was startled and thought to himself: You shouldn't be thinking about these supplies and food. You haven't brought a single stone of food and supplies. How can you still beg for food from a beggar's bowl?
"Jun Fu, we have indeed seized a lot of food supplies. The total amount is about one thousand shi of rice, and the amount of milled brown rice is about 600 shi. But all of it has been used for relief purposes. These grains were also brought from the county by the lake bandits.
In order to stabilize the situation, the lower officials did not report to the government officials what was obtained from the common people, but decided to use it all for relief. After all, the lake bandits took from the people, so I will return it to the people. I should not have done anything wrong. By the way, there is still something left.
More than a hundred kilograms of smelly dried fish, if the Lord wants to confiscate it, he can transport it away." Li Hui said in a deep voice.
Zhou Che thought to himself: Magistrate Li really dared to make up lies. He had obviously seized three thousand stones of rice and various supplies, but he only had 30% left. But Zhou Che knew what Li Hui was thinking about, those grains and supplies.
It is a treasure now. It can stabilize the situation at critical moments and must not be taken away.
Wang Muzhi laughed loudly and said: "County Magistrate Li, do you think I am here to ask for something from you? I am just asking. You should keep the smelly dried fish for your own enjoyment. According to the rules, the supplies seized are required
Make a register and report it, and indicate the purpose, otherwise it is not an act of embezzlement? You can just make a register and submit it later. Hey, it is natural for food to be used to relieve the people, but this year there was a severe drought in Sanwu and there was a shortage of food. I am Li Yang
The county is also facing a food shortage. What I'm worried about is that if there are more refugees arriving in the future, how will you settle them? I can't help you."
Li Hui said hurriedly: "Xiaguan will find a way to deal with it. With the big lake at his back, can he still starve to death? Xiaguan thought that after the weather gets warmer, he will organize the fishermen of the county to go to the lake to catch fish, hoping to exchange the fish for
Some food. In short, active self-help is the best strategy, relying on relief will not work."
Wang Muzhi nodded slightly and said: "Very good, it's better if you have your own plan."
Wang Muzhi stretched his body and was about to get up and retreat. Li Hui said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, Lord Fu, I wonder if Lord Fu agrees with my suggestions on how to deal with the captured lake bandit prisoners?"
Wang Muzhi said with an ooh, "That's right. If you don't remind me, I almost forgot. Magistrate Li, I may not be able to follow your advice on how to deal with the lake bandit prisoners. Now that it has been found out,
Their crimes are all extremely heinous, yet you still want to spare their lives, how is that possible?"
Li Hui heard the words and said hurriedly: "Master Fu, what I want to say is that although it is not a pity to die for these people, there are better ways to punish them. I, Juchao County, will soon need a lot of manpower to do things. I will tattoo them as slaves and do something."
It's better to be a coolie than to be killed with a knife. I have no intention of sparing them."
Wang Muzhi frowned and said: "If it doesn't work, they must be killed. You can't lose the big for the small. You can't let them go unpunished just for the sake of manpower. These people have been running rampant for many years, causing harm to the countryside. Their crimes are extremely evil. They need to be punished in public, so that they can serve as a warning to others. I am an official.
I thought about taking them to Liyang to be beheaded, but there is no need to do so. So, you can arrange for them to be beheaded at the public trial in Yaqian Square at noon tomorrow."
Li Hui raised his hands in horror and said: "As ordered."
Wang Muzhi looked at Li Hui and said: "You still have a lot to learn. You must not seek fame and reputation, and you must not be benevolent as a woman. Otherwise, there will be endless troubles."
Li Hui accepted the promise, and he also realized that he seemed a bit naive. He originally considered that a lot of manpower would be needed to do things in the future, and death row prisoners were the best coolies, and there was no psychological burden on them. So in the document to Wang Muzhi
It is recommended to replace the death penalty with life-long hard labor and let these people work as coolies for a lifetime to forgive their sins.
But what Wang Muzhi said is right. Killing such a heinous person in public can only make the people angry and shock everyone. The educational effect will be much greater than the benefits of being a coolie.
Li Hui was also aware of his own limitations. This was not the case in later generations, where severe punishments could only be used to control the situation in troubled times. Many things must not be done with the thinking of later generations, otherwise there will be endless troubles.
…
Wang Muzhi's residence was arranged in the military camp of the original refugee armed forces in Dongcheng. Li Hui originally wanted to arrange for Wang Muzhi to live in the county government office, but Wang Muzhi refused.
That night, Wang Muzhi indeed held a banquet at his residence and held a celebration banquet for Li Hui, Zhou Che and others. Wang Muzhi had prepared it in advance. When he came from Liyang County, he brought some wine and food, and the banquet was quite sumptuous.
During the banquet, the atmosphere was lively. Wang Muzhi drank a lot and spoke humorously. No more business was discussed during the banquet. Wang Muzhi only talked about official anecdotes and famous people, but he was extremely cordial and amiable. The banquet lasted until halfway through the first watch before it ended.
Li Hui was so drunk that his mind was a little confused, so he said goodbye to Wang Muzhi.
Wang Muzhi kept him.
"County Magistrate Li, it's a long night and it's still very early. Why don't you stay and chat with me? I also have something to say to Magistrate Li alone. There are many people talking during the day, and there are some things that I can't elaborate on.
explain."
Hearing this, Li Hui had to bow and said: "I dare you to disobey your orders."
Wang Muzhi laughed, ordered someone to boil hot tea and served it, and dismissed everyone.
Li Hui was a little nervous, not knowing what Wang Muzhi was going to say. Looking at this posture, it seemed that it was more than just a simple chat.
Li Hui was wary of Wang Muzhi from the beginning and could not figure out the logic of his actions, so he always felt a little uneasy.
"Please sit down, Magistrate Li." Wang Muzhi sat cross-legged behind the wooden desk and pointed to the futon opposite.
Li Hui cupped his hands to express his thanks and sat cross-legged on the futon with his hands on his knees and a solemn expression.
Wang Muzhi smiled and said: "Li Hui, we are just chatting casually, there is no need to be formal."