"As for farming, we can first establish several pilot projects in Gyeongju. Gyeongju has just experienced a war, and it is a time when everything is waiting to be done. The people have not yet settled down. If the farming is effective, it can also make them
After settling down, Ouyang Zhuan's family has occupied tens of thousands of acres of good land in Qingzhou. Apart from the rewards given to meritorious soldiers and distributed to the victims, there are still more than 3,000 acres of vacant land. Taking 500 acres as a point, we can start with Qingzhou.
Establish six farming sites and allocate 2,000 strong men to open up wasteland. You can also let them bring their families to work together. There is no salary but the court is responsible for two meals a day. It is estimated that many people should be willing to follow, which can also make a little progress.
Ease the situation of the victims."
Lu Sen put aside the topic of Liu Ling and brought the issue back to farming.
"You can also exchange labor for grain and seeds. As long as the family members of those strong men work hard, they can be given food and grain seeds according to their performance according to the amount of work done. Those who perform well can also be given a private piece of land. With food,
When you have your own land, you have hope and can lead people to live and work in peace and contentment."
Awaiting trial added.
Pei Hao continued: "The imperial court can vigorously support these farming sites as role models. Even if...even if they do not achieve very good results, the imperial court can give them outstanding results! As long as they can drive new people
For those in the army who plan to make a living in the army, it is worth it even if the court pays a little more."
He looked at the problem from another angle, which can be regarded as a supplement to what Lu Sen and Hou Shen said.
Emperor Xiao nodded and said: "Pei Hao made this point well. People are blindly obedient. Everyone says yes, even if he has never seen it, he will follow suit. Just like Ouyang Zhuan's rebellion a while ago, most of the people followed suit.
They didn't know what the rebellion was about, so they just followed Ouyang Zhuan's verbal promise to rebel. They didn't even think that they might die without their bodies if they failed. They just imagined that they could survive if they overthrew me.
Have a good life!”
Emperor Xiao's tone was a bit harsh when he said this, obviously feeling helpless and angry at the ignorance of the people.
Liu Ling said: "Your Majesty, the people are not stupid, they are just forced to survive."
He disagreed with Emperor Xiao's view because he knew better than anyone present that in the five thousand years of history, any ruler who regarded the people as fools would eventually be destroyed. Relying on the support of wealthy families might be able to
You want to build a kingdom, but without the support of the people, how can you defend it?
"Your Majesty, the reason why the people are rebelling is not because they are ignorant, but because they cannot see a way out for their future life. Ouyang Zhuan can gather tens of thousands of people in an instant by relying on an empty promise. The reason is just that
It was he who allowed the people to see hope. Regardless of whether this hope can become a reality, they are willing to sacrifice their lives to fight for it. "Mencius Li Lou Shang" said, "To win the world, there is a way to win the people."
The world is under heaven. You have a way to win the people, and you have to win their hearts. If you have a way to win their hearts, you can gather with them what you want, and do not do to them what you want."
"In short, these are seven words. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world."
Liu Ling sighed: "As Mr. Pei said just now, as long as the court allows the people to see hope, even if it is very difficult to realize this hope, the people will be willing to work hard for their own happy life. Their request is very simple,
Just enough to eat!"
"He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world!"
Emperor Xiao murmured what Liu Ling said, and then smiled apologetically at Liu Ling and said, "I am too self-righteous. I always feel that I have never done anything that is sorry for the people, but the people have done something that is sorry for me."
Even though I didn't care about them, I still felt that the fault was with the people and not me. It was my magnanimity that I forgave them. Thinking about it now, I really deceived myself and others. If I had given the people peace and tranquility, who would be willing to live in exile?
"
Liu Ling and others bowed to the ground and said: "Your Majesty, you are wise."
Emperor Xiao rolled his eyes at him and said: "Sheng Ming? Just now, you were still scolding me for being stupid in your mind? Mr. Lu, Pei Hao, and Hou Shen, you three, please remember that in the future, you must be like King Zhong. If I have any mistakes, just point them out directly."
Come on, don’t be stuffy in your stomach! You are all my humerus ministers. If you are not willing to tell me the truth? Who else in the world is willing to tell me the truth? In the end, I will be coaxed more and more by you.
Arrogant, since you are eating the salary from me, you should not hide your secrets."
Lu Sen said: "Your Majesty, please atone for your sins. I will remember this."
Emperor Xiao sighed and said: "Remember? I wish you could really remember it. Let's settle the matter of farming. Now we will set aside three thousand acres of wasteland in Qingzhou for pilot projects. Yingzhou will be separated from Qingzhou.
Recently, I have asked Marquis Hu Ting to cut off 2,000 people from the new army and go there, and then we will do it step by step after the results are seen, and strive to add hundreds of thousands of acres of good farmland to me by this time next year."
Liu Ling said: "I will accept the order."
Emperor Xiao thought for a while and said: "Three thousand acres is not big or small. After all, it involves the New Deal and it must be shown to the people. It is difficult to say. You have to choose the right person to arrest. This
A person must be mature and steady, able to serve the masses, and must have certain military capabilities to suppress the strong men who have returned from the army. Think about it, who can take on this responsibility?"
Pei Hao took a step forward and passed Hou Shen and said: "I am willing to give it a try!"
Hou Shen didn't flinch even after being overtaken by him. He cupped his fists and said, "I am also willing to share your worries for Your Majesty."
Emperor Xiao smiled and said: "None of you are good, oh, I'm not saying that your abilities are not good. During the White Lotus Rebellion, many ministers caused trouble, and now there are several important positions vacant in the six departments and they can't be found.
When I find the right people, the imperial court is already stretched thin. If you two leave the capital and work as local landlords for a year, I really won’t have many people around me that I can use."
"Although one of you is the Minister of the Ministry of Rites and the other is the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, you have been doing civil affairs since you joined the Military Aircraft Department. You have been left behind a lot of errands in the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Punishments. Besides, with your current positions, you two are going to open up wasteland.
It’s a bit eye-catching, so it’s better to choose one of the local officials below, who also understands the geography and people’s conditions, and can control it a little better.”
Lu Sen glanced at Liu Ling and then said to Emperor Xiao: "Your Majesty, I recommend someone."
Emperor Xiao said: "Who?"
Lu Sendao: "The imperial envoy who is supervising the disaster relief work in the six states, Dr. Zhou Yangong of Yinqing Guanglu is in Qingzhou now. Mr. Zhou is careful in his work, mature and prudent, and he also understands the customs and customs of Qingzhou. In addition, he made a decision when suppressing the rebellion.
With his military exploits, it is not difficult to subdue the two thousand strong men who retreated."
Emperor Xiao's eyes lit up but then dimmed: "Zhou Yangong is indeed a suitable candidate. It is not easy for a civil servant to become a general in the army. He has been in Qingzhou for three or four months and understands the people's sentiments there.
It’s just that I thought of transferring him back to the capital for re-use. The three of you have your own affairs to be busy with, and I originally planned to leave the matter of rectifying the official system to him."
Hou Shen said quickly: "I don't have many things in my hands, but I can do more to rectify the official system."
He is smarter than a monkey. He didn't ask for a labor-saving and flattering job like being the master of farming and piloting. He immediately thought that the job of rectifying the official system was also a fat job. The grades of officials generally have to be lowered, whether they are civil servants or military generals.
As long as you ask for this job, don't you have to look at your own face?
It's a pity that no one here is stupider than him.
Emperor Xiao smiled and said: "We can't help Daliao send troops to attack Xia. We can't refuse this too harshly. After all, without Daliao's support, at least it would not be so easy for the Han cavalry to be established. Forget Mr. Lu's suggestion.
Well, Daliao is not qualified to risk the life of one of my most trusted ministers for Daliao. However, I have to send someone to explain to Yelu Xiongji, saying that I, a big man, have just experienced two rebellions and really do not have the ability to send troops.
.You have to find a well-rounded person to do this. It is difficult to ensure that no troops are sent but also to make Ye Luxiongji unable to find reason."
He clapped his fingers and said: "Lao Jiu has to prepare for the dismantling of the new army and the training of elite soldiers, so he cannot escape. Lu Lao is too old to withstand the fatigue of traveling and traveling. Besides, we still expect him to come up with more ideas about the military aircraft department."
.Pei Hao, you are upright but not devious. If you go to Daliao and you can't understand Yelu Xiongji, you might be beheaded by him again. The gain outweighs the loss. Who else can share my worries? Alas... It's difficult, this
Throughout the civil and military dynasties, those who have sufficient qualifications are not capable enough, and those who are capable are timid."
Having said all that, he almost gave up Shen's name. How could he continue to act stupid?
"I am willing to share your Majesty's worries and take a trip to Daliao."
Hou Shen said bravely.
Emperor Xiao's eyes lit up, and he pretended to be ecstatic and said: "Hou Shen, if you are willing to go, that would be great. I remember that you have a good relationship with Xiao Luan, the envoy sent by Daliao last time.
, now that Xiao Luan has become Ye Luxiongji's confidant, with him speaking for you, your job will be easier to handle. In terms of ability and connections, this job is yours.
Hou Shen felt that his heart was more miserable than Coptis chinensis, but what else could he say?
"I am determined to live up to His Majesty's great trust!"
Emperor Xiao laughed and said: "Well, this has solved my worries. As for Zhou Yangong, it is better to transfer him back to the military base of the capital. This man is still capable. As for the officials who are responsible for capturing the Qingzhou Prefecture's fields, I
I remember that Zhou Yangong strongly recommended a person a while ago, he was the county magistrate of Ping'an County, his name was..."
Lu Sen reminded: "My name is Xie Huanran, and I am a descendant of the Xie family in Jiangnan."
Emperor Xiao patted his forehead and said: "Well, Xie Huanran, I clearly remember this name. Since Duke Zhou Yan strongly recommended him, it seems that this person still has certain abilities, and he didn't follow Zhou Yangong to suppress the rebellion this time.
With less effort, I am still thinking about how to arrange him. Let's give him the position of Qingzhou County Magistrate, leave the farming affairs to him, and let Zhou Yangong stay in Qingzhou for half a month to give him some guidance, and then
Come back and help me!"
Lu Sen didn't wait for anyone to object, and immediately said: "I will draw up the decree now!" (To be continued)
