The common people in troubled times are like rootless duckweeds, unable to withstand the slightest bit of wind and rain. In addition, some people have wildly spread rumors that the enemy's troops are several times greater than our own, which makes the already anxious common people even more panicked. They are short of food, but no matter how hard they are, How could they survive for a few more days if they were short of food? If they foolishly stayed in place and waited for the enemy's cavalry to trample on them, they wouldn't even have a chance to survive.
As a result, some common people escaped overnight.
All the neighbors ran away, and the rest also wanted to run away.
There were more people running away and fewer people working in the fields. The people in charge of the farmland realized something was wrong and hurriedly reported it. The patrol soldiers also caught a group of them. Seeing how they were carrying loads of money and bringing their families with them, How can you not understand?
The soldier said angrily: "Where are you going?"
At this time, why not just stay in a safe place and run around? Do you really think that you can escape safely with all your belongings? The wild beasts in nature and the bandits who have fallen into danger are not enough for them to drink. ?
The soldiers' emotions were like thunder in the eyes of the fleeing people. The leading man hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy and be spared.
They are willing to trade their wealth for a way out!
Soldiers searching for refugees is a normal occurrence in troubled times.
However, the patrolling soldiers were so kneeled that their faces turned pale. The leader's first reaction was to take two steps back and distance himself from the man, as if he was not trying to get into trouble with him. His second reaction was to look around at the soldiers on the left and right, for fear of himself. reported by them.
Shen Tang's early military management style was thunderous.
Set red lines, and whoever touches you will get a military stick.
As the scale of the army expanded rapidly, the style changed.
Change to boiling frogs in warm water! Observe while heating, gradually increase the firepower, and test the soldiers' acceptance ability little by little, so as not to be too harsh and lead to rebellion. Among them, soldiers are strictly prohibited from bullying and humiliating the people, and soldiers are prohibited from asking for bribes from the people in various ways. , the whistleblower can report secretly, and once verified, he will receive double the benefits of the violator, and he will be credited!
This can also put an end to the problem of soldiers covering up each other after sharing the spoils. Although there are still some loopholes in the implementation, and sometimes it can cause some soldiers to be suspicious of each other, but overall, the advantages still outweigh the disadvantages, and evil deeds can be eliminated to the greatest extent.
"You have to kneel down on your own. I didn't ask you to kneel down. I didn't push you, hit you, or scold you for being cruel." The team leader was a foot away from the man. He pointed at the other man and said loudly, "You, Stand up and speak! Don’t frame me—"
The man who was kneeling and begging for mercy was also stunned for a moment.
Seeing that there were more than thirty people in their group, the team leader had a headache.
In an era when wars were raging and refugees were scurrying around, there were only dozens or hundreds of people in a village. Half the village was gone before him! He asked loudly, "Which village are you from?"
The man still told the truth honestly.
The team leader thought for a moment, then waved his hand and took the person away.
Unsurprisingly, this matter came up in front of Shen Tang.
Luan Xin received the news from his subordinates early in the morning that the number of civilians working in the fields had dropped sharply. He informed his lord that the army reported that a group of fleeing civilians had been caught. Shen Tang, who was checking the soldiers' preparations for war, felt his head bang three times. question mark.
"What? Are the people from the villages near Chaoliguan fleeing?" Shen Tang's first reaction was that the enemy had sent two or five men to cause trouble and secretly started a fire. "Did someone spread rumors? Could it be that Huang Xiguang and Zhang Yongqing were the two agents who came in?
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Before the war even started, all my family members were about to run away.
This is definitely a conspiracy of the enemy!
Luan Xin: "Xin was also so worried. He sent someone to find the source of the rumors. After interrogation, he found out that he was an ordinary person..."
Shen Tang sneered: "Would ordinary people do this to me?"
She preconceived the crime and pinned it on Huang Lie.
Spreading rumors, shaking people's hearts, and scaring away the people, the jade wheat she spent so much effort on was scrapped. How vicious!
"In order to ensure the authenticity of the confession, a verbal interrogation was used, and the content was very different from what they explained." As he said that, Luan Xin smiled helplessly, "According to their explanation, some of it was to show off, and some of it was to gain the villagers' trust.
Granted, there are also people who are simply jealous of other families’ good farming areas, thinking that if they are scared away, they can harvest the corn and wheat and take it for themselves.”
Shen Tang: "..."
There are quite a lot of thoughts.
She rubbed her sore forehead and ordered: "Justice, send people to each village to appease and control the spread of rumors. Although the spies who planted them have not been caught yet, there is no guarantee that there will be. Pay close attention to this and catch them.
Kill each one!"
The power of rumors is no less than that of twenty Chehous!
Once out of control, it will cause irreversible consequences!
Shen Tang showed unprecedented attention, and Luan Xin took it seriously. What the two did not expect was that sending people to comfort them had the opposite effect. Not only did the people feel uneasy, but the number of people running away during the night increased instead of decreasing. If the patrols and interceptions had not been stepped up, it might have been
There are really only three or two kittens left in a village. The news was sent to Shen Tang. She became more and more confused as she read: "How did you comfort them?"
Seeing that the lord was being held to account, the officials responsible for this matter shrank their heads.
He held out a letter with both hands.
The soldiers all followed the instructions above.
Shen Tang opened it and saw that there was nothing wrong with it.
It is nothing more than telling the people that our troops are strong and our horses are strong, and our generals are numerous. The enemy's people have lost all their hearts, and they are short of food and clothing. It will be a matter of time to conquer them. The people can farm here with peace of mind. There is no need to run away. Let's wait for a good harvest this autumn.
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The corners of Shen Tang's mouth tightened, making people feel uneasy, and she said: "It's because I'm careless, so you can add another one."
The official had grown ears: "My lord, please speak."
Shen Tang held out three fingers and said: "Within three years, we will be exempted from land tax, farm tool rental, and free grain seeds. If you don't come back, the ownerless jade and wheat fields will be rented to those who don't leave at a 50% discount. If this doesn't work, then I really
There is nothing we can do.”
The man was almost dumbfounded.
He hesitated and asked: "Lord, are you sure this is true?"
Shen Tang said: "Yes, let's do it like this."
The bustling world is all about profit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is about profit. The pursuit of profit is an instinct rooted in human bones. For the common people who rely on the output of the fields, nothing is more attractive than tax exemption. Shen Tang not only exempts
The three-year field tax, money for renting farm tools and money for purchasing grain seeds are also saved. This means that whatever you grow in these three years is your own!
If the yield per mu of jade and wheat can be achieved as initially advertised, their family will be much better off in the next few years, and at least they won’t have to worry about starving to death! Lord Shen dares to make such a heavy promise, which shows how confident he is. It’s enough.
They took a gamble!
Many people have experienced the hardship of fleeing.
Faced with the risks of fleeing and the benefits of staying, how to choose between the two? Hesitating for a second is a blasphemy against the good life! The common people who embarked on the road to escape heard the news and ran back with their families, fearing that they would be late.
, the benefits are gone.
The storm was calmed down before it took hold.
When Shen Tang received the news, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Just being exempted from taxes for three years, renting farm tools and buying grain seeds doesn't cost much, but it allows them to risk their lives to take root here... In troubled times, human life is like nothing, alas..." Shen Tang sighed and started writing
The tablet with the message was closed.
Lu Ji, who was helping Shen Tang tidy up the table, raised his head in concern.
"Why do you sigh, my lord?"
Shen Tang said: "Don't Zhi Zong feel pitiful?"
Lu Ji blinked in confusion and wondered: "Why are you pitiful? They can meet a kind lord like my lord and be exempted from taxes for three years. Isn't it a good thing that they should be happy and excited?"
She led people to several villages to announce the good news. Many people were so excited that they burst into tears. Some elderly people knelt on the ground and shouted that the Lord was born with a purple star. A benevolent king who treats the people so well will be blessed with blessings in this life!
I was so excited that I fainted.
Her lord is unhappy, she doesn't understand.
Shen Tang said: "It's only been three years."
Lu Ji was confused: "Three years... is a lot. With these three years of tax exemption, the children in the family can live two more years."
Children are generally more likely to die early in life.
Once they grow up, their survival rate is higher.
For a family, one more child means one more labor force, and the probability of survival is greatly improved.
Shen Tang said helplessly and compassionately: "Three years of exemption from taxes is worth gambling with your life... Zhizong, this is a very sad thing, it marks the price of human life in another way."
Lu Ji is still puzzled. Isn't this normal? It's not just a saying that human life is like grass. The lives of ordinary people are not worth these three years. But the lord has his own reasons. If she can understand what the lord is thinking, she will probably leave the teacher.
Not far away either.
After a while, she heard her lord murmuring over there: "If we can be exempted from land tax forever..."
Lu Ji's heart pounded, and his expression looked like he had seen a ghost.
"Lord, you must not—"
This is simply unrealistic!
Under the rule, the common people did not pay land taxes, and local government offices went on strike. They starved to death, let alone supporting a large number of troops.
Shen Tang smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous."
She is just thinking about it now.
Land tax is a top priority and cannot be waived forever. At least, until there is no other stable source of income to support government and military expenses, her idea is a fantasy. This fantasy will not be realized until a long, long time.
Memories of past lives flashed through Shen Tang's mind.
Alas, at least it has to be like that in the previous life.
Prior to this, if the government was able to maintain low land taxes, refrain from imposing other exorbitant levies and miscellaneous taxes, and occasionally create a name to increase taxes, it is estimated that it will win a very high evaluation in future generations. It is extremely difficult to do this alone, let alone cancel it.
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Shen Tang put away his unrealistic thoughts.
Do your business while taking advantage of the sunlight streaming in through the windows.
Unconsciously, the sun has turned to the west.
The last letter was sent from Wu Xian.
Shen Tang's side has entered a state of preparation for war, and Wu Xian, as an ally, has also mobilized his whole body. All the troops, horses, food and grass have been prepared, and they can set off just waiting for an order. Of course, all this is done quietly to avoid being discovered by the enemy.
She read it carefully and wrote a response.
Speaking of Wu Xian, he thought of Qin Li, and when he thought of Qin Li, he also thought of Zhao Feng. Shen Tang's mind was active and he asked Lu Ji: "Zhizong, have you received any news about Yuanmou's return?"
Then I counted the time with my fingers.
According to Yun Ce's schedule and work efficiency, he should be back in the past two days, unless he encounters some twists and turns on the road, such as being delayed in settling in the family. However, Shen Tang is not worried. With Yun Ce's strength,
There should be no one at the back who can stop him. She is only afraid that it will alarm Wu Xian, scare the enemy, and influence Qin Li and others to pack up and change jobs.
Lu Jidao: "Not yet."
Shen Tang sighed: "Just wait a little longer."
Talk about Cao Cao, Cao Cao comes.
On the way to work, Shen Tang met Yun Ce, who was dressed in a dusty suit. The young man, who looked like ice and snow, had his eyebrows furrowed and looked vaguely like a bitter melon. The latter did not notice her, so Shen Tang thought of teasing her and summoned a group of people with his fingers.
A bluebird.
The size of the blue bird is infinitely close to that of a ball.
A butt pressed down on his shoulder.
Yun Ce was surprised: "Whose blue bird?"
He didn't have much dealings with literary scholars, and he could count on one hand the number of times he had received messages from blue birds, let alone such a fat bird!
Opening it, the flowery paper that was as long as a person was filled with the words [Yun Ce looked back]. He turned his head in confusion, and the lord's smiling face came directly into his eyes: "Why does Yuanmou look so worried? When did you come back?"
Not coming to report."
She has been waiting for the good news for a long time.
Yun Ce's eyelids trembled, and his bitter look became more severe.
Shen Tang was worried: "Didn't you receive someone?"
If so, how to explain to Zhao Feng?
"Ce came here just to look for the lord -" the lord always said [he is not active in the work and has a brain problem]. He went straight to the cafeteria as soon as the meal came and never worked overtime. Yun Ce went to the Government Affairs Office to look for it, but he was definitely in vain.
The closer he got to the cafeteria, the smaller his steps became, and his thoughts became entangled, "Oh, my lord, Ce really doesn't know how to respond to my lord."
I have been drafting all the way back.
Tactful, straightforward, abandoned one edition after another.
Shen Tang suppressed his smile and said seriously: "Tell it truthfully!"
"I have betrayed my lord, please punish me!" Yun Ce said suddenly, causing other soldiers to look back frequently. When Yun Ce came back to his senses, he felt something was wrong and blushed. Shen Tang sent him away
Pull up and talk in detail in another place.
Then--
And then nothing more!
Shen Tang slapped the rocks in the corner into powder!
"You said - one person died in childbirth and two were forced to commit suicide? In that family, only the small one is left?"
Yun Ce nodded: "Don't dare to lie a word!"
Naturally, Shen Tang would not disbelieve what Yun Ce said.
She just didn't expect that Tianhai would be so arrogant and use despicable and dirty methods to force the families of soldiers and generals to death. Even if this family is from outside, wouldn't other people feel scared? The young and strong people at home were on the battlefield for Wu Xian.
Even if the family in the rear is humiliated, are they not afraid of rebellion and chaos? Or is it that they are used to being superior and do not take the many risks in their eyes at all?
"Wu Zhaode, Wu Zhaode, you didn't suffer much in the hands of Huang Xiguang and the others, but you didn't expect that you suffered such a big loss from your own people! If you knew that the imbalance in your account would evolve into this situation, you would regret not having a bowl of water to balance it.
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At this moment, Shen Tang felt a little sympathetic to Wu Xian.
Shen Tang confirmed again: "Can the child be properly placed?"
"It has been handed over to the governor of Heyin County, Xu Wenzhu, to raise him."
Shen Tang felt a little relieved.
She can rest assured about Xu Jie's character.
If he was not reliable, Heyin County, which he had worked so hard to manage, would not have been handed over to him. Zhao Fengguan's family still has a trace of blood left, which is not a pity. However, Shen Tang also developed the same problem as Yun Ce.
Worried, how should I speak?
How to talk to Zhao Feng and others who are full of expectations?