The national preceptor Lu Yan personally came to visit Lord Pingyuan. Zhao Ling immediately handed over all the copper and iron utensils at home without saying a word, full of desire for survival.
Other families who were still waiting and watching quickly followed suit and cooperated with the government to register in a very short time. Each family received a reward of one stone of corn.
The law prohibiting private fighting was enforced in the Zhao region. The remaining counties were limited by manpower, so the enforcement was not satisfactory. However, the effect was remarkable in Handan City, where Lu Yan was in charge.
The people of Handan have witnessed several executions of vicious private fighters under the high platform of Dongshi.
The first-class Luowang Tianzi, the Water-Breaking Sword Ji, and the Chaos God Sword Qi have become the biggest nightmare in the hearts of the rangers from Zhao for a period of time.
The high-intensity iron-blooded suppression has made the rangers here know that the era of relying on martial arts to act recklessly is a thing of the past.
As time goes by, more and more people choose to leave.
It is said that the Yan State treats rangers very well, and there is also a recruitment hall dedicated to receiving them. Many people choose to go there to try their luck.
Merchants from Qi State travel all over the world, often recruiting knights and guards who are skilled in martial arts. Qi State is also a good place to go. Chu State has a vast land, rich resources, and many powerful forces. It is also a choice for people in the world to pursue their dreams.
In short, it doesn’t matter if it’s not Qin.
On this day, Feng Jie returned to Handan's official office with his troops. He handed back Lu Yan's seal and reported back with clasped fists: "Master Imperial Master, all the acres in Zhao land have been measured."
"Very good." Lu Yan praised him and called out with squinted eyes, "Sima Shang, go and allocate fertile land to soldiers according to their merits and military status."
"Yes, Master Imperial Master." Sima Shang accepted the order in a sullen voice, taking the land register and comparing it with the military merit register.
Lu Yan glanced at the guy's back and stopped paying attention. He smiled and said to Feng Jie, "General Feng, let me introduce you to Mr. Zhu Jia from the Agricultural Research Institute."
The Zhu family put on a funny face, pinched their mustache, and then raised their hands to Feng Jie, "I'm the Zhu family, General Feng Jie, I'm glad to meet you."
Feng Jie looked at the short Zhu family, not daring to be disrespectful at all, and quickly bowed his head in return, "Mr. Zhu family! Feng Jie is disrespectful."
"I am here to inspect the farmland planting in Zhaodi on the order of the king. In the future, the Agricultural Research Institute will also be built in Zhaodi and carry out experimental fields."
As the Zhu family spoke, their facial makeup changed to a worried look, "It is said that the farmers in Zhao are not easy to deal with, and they will definitely cause trouble to General Feng."
"Food is the first priority for the people, and agriculture is the first priority for the country. I will definitely cooperate with you sir."
"That's right." Feng Quji came over and expressed satisfaction with what his son had just said. He turned to Lu Yan and said, "Master Imperial Master, the next step is to standardize household registration and divide acres according to land deeds. This is a heavy project. From now on.
Changing the Zhao system to the Qin system will probably arouse considerable dissatisfaction."
Lu Yan had already expected this, "Everything is difficult at the beginning. There is resentment in the Zhao people, so we welcome each other with a smile and handle official business. If anyone dares to stab him, let him accept the sharpness of Qin's sword. Household registration is the same as the border army."
The implementation of the soldiers' rewards will be announced at the same time."
"The combination of kindness and power is exactly what the Imperial Preceptor said."
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A few days later, the high platform in the east city of Handan City was opened again, and Sima Shang went to announce the rewards received by Zhao soldiers in the battle with the Huns.
After the news spread, the entire city of Handan was deserted.
Sima Shang stood on the high platform and looked at the densely packed crowd below with mixed emotions.
Since Guo Kai became prime minister, Li Mu guarded the border. For more than ten years, Zhao Wangyan could say that "the spring breeze does not pass through Yumen Pass" towards Li Mu and the soldiers on the border.
He surrendered to his enemy Qin, but was granted the title of marquis and rewarded in a very neat and tidy manner.
He sighed quietly, gathered enough energy and began to read out the official document to reward the soldiers.
"It's General Sima Shang. The rewards Lu Yan promised to the border troops have been fulfilled!"
"General Li Mu was granted the title of marquis, and the soldiers of the border army were rewarded. We Zhao people have really benefited from Qin's military merit system."
"Let me just say that Lu Yan's words can still be believed."
When metal products were registered for the first time, each household received one stone of corn; now the title promised last time and the fertile land have also been secured; and these days, those thieves of cholera security have been punished according to law.
The credibility of the Qin government represented by Lu Yan in Zhao was initially recognized by the people in Handan.
After Sima Shang finished reading, it was Lu Yan's turn. As soon as he came on the stage, he was like a king.
"The first announcement today is that all the acres in Zhao land have been re-measured. Next, the household registration will be reorganized and the land will be re-divided according to the household registration and title deeds. We hope everyone will cooperate.
Today we declare the second article: the descendants of the emperor who have been ennobled for three generations and receive titles and salaries will no longer enjoy food and land. The acres of land in their names will be returned to the common people."
"What? We need to reregister our household registration and redistribute the land!"
"He can do whatever he likes. After fighting for half a year, the land has become desolate."
"Don't try to rob our fields~"
"Lu Yan can't do such a thing."
The people didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing, but since it was announced here, Lu Yan would carry it out, and they could only try their best to cooperate.
"That one said that after three generations, the descendants of the great nobles will no longer be able to control the fertile farmland, and the farmland will be returned to us common people. Isn't this a good thing?"
"Lu Yan, does he dare to do this?"
"With Qin Guo's backing, what can he not dare to do? Besides, he is not one of those weaklings who study to death."
"Then this is a good thing, right?"
The spies from all forces mixed in the crowd felt as if they were struck by lightning and hurriedly ran back to report the news to their masters.
The surveillance net easily found these people who disappeared against the current.
When the descendants of a monarch are granted the title of three generations and receive titles and salaries, they no longer enjoy food and land. The acres of land in their name return to the common people.
To put it in layman's terms, it means dividing the land among the local tycoons. However, the local tycoons here are the vested interests in the blood politics.
There are many differences between the lords and lords of the Qin State that Ying Zheng was in charge of and the lords and lords of other countries. The key lies in the handling of this food town.
In the Qin State, if you do not specify how many households you enjoy when you are granted the title of a prince or a marquis, then the person who is granted the title will only get a false name. For example, Li Mu was granted the title of Marquis of Guannei.
Lu Buwei once granted Luoyang a land with over 10,000 households, which meant that these 10,000 households had to pay taxes to Lu Buwei. Lao Ai was also granted the title of Taiyuan.
After Ying Zheng came to power, the conditions for obtaining such titles became extremely harsh.
It's different when you get the Kingdom of Zhao. Does a monarch who has no settlement still deserve to be called a monarch? And it's still a hereditary system.
Those feudal families that have been hereditary for more than three generations have ruled the place for decades. Regardless of whether they are prosperous or declining, they all enjoy a high reputation in the fiefdom.
For longer-term considerations, Lu Yan wanted to kill these pigs and distribute the meat to the people.
In Pingyuan Jun's Mansion, Zhao Ling was practicing his sword in the courtyard of the inner palace when he heard a servant outside shouting with great penetrating power, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Something bad has happened, sir!"
He frowned, sheathed the jade sword, and asked displeasedly: "What is worth shouting about like this?"
The servant swallowed his foam and bent down, "Your Majesty, Lu Yan has just announced that the descendants of the emperor who have been ennobled to the third generation and received titles and salaries will no longer be able to enjoy the food and land. The land will also be taken away."
Zhao Ling was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand to let him out, "Go down and watch your mouth."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Lu Yan, you came to my house the day before yesterday, and I immediately gave you what you asked for. My attitude has been made clear, but you are going too far!
The white light of Xiqu's jade sword flashed, and puffs of light smoke rose up. Zhao Ling's face turned green and white, and it took a while before he returned to his original appearance.