When he entered Xingqing from Baihe, Zhao Ran walked for fifteen days. From Xingqing to Baihe, it took even longer. Just to get to Lingzhou, he walked for five full days. There was nothing he could do about it. Who could let him?
Where is the sixty-three Ming people that Zhao Ran dragged away from the Jinbo Club?
In order to bring them back to the Ming Dynasty smoothly, Zhao Ran bought three large flat-bed ox carts, one of which was used to take turns for the women who could not walk, and the other two were used to pull the felts and clay pots prepared for them.
Millet, dried meat, etc. for food and lodging on the road.
Fortunately, those who could live as slaves in Xixia and work hard for ten years were basically strong laborers with extremely strong vitality, so there were not so many disasters along the way. In addition, Zhao Ranpo
We took extra care, so no one was lost.
When these people heard that they were going back to the Ming Dynasty, the older ones began to burst into tears after leaving Xingqing, while the younger ones were a little confused in their excitement. Zhang Juzheng and the guarding Ming army could not help but feel a little confused.
Sad.
After arriving in Lingzhou, Zhao Ran did not go into the city. Instead, he found a large car shop beside the official road outside the city. Going in and out of the city was too troublesome and time-consuming. He had to return to Songfan before October, which was really delayed.
That's amazing.
That night, Zhao Ran called these people together and said: "Pindao paid to redeem you from Xingqing. From now on, you will still be the common people of the Ming Dynasty, instead of being slaves who can be beaten, scolded and humiliated."
This statement once again caused a burst of sadness and brought tears to many people.
Zhao Ran continued: "Pindao will escort you back to the Ming Dynasty. After crossing the Baihe River, you need to think carefully about where to go. I know that you are all common people of Song Fan and were taken captive to Xixia due to the disaster of war.
There are some people whose relatives died in Xixia and are now alone, such as Mrs. Gu. There are also some people whose families may still be in Songfan, such as Lei Dalang. When you return to Daming, you can go home.
It’s been a year, so it’s time to visit the old homes of relatives and friends and see if they are still there..."
Everyone fell down and shouted "Taoist Master has mercy".
Zhao Ran raised his hand to help, and asked everyone to stand up, saying: "Everyone, what I have been thinking about for the past few days is that you have returned to the Ming Dynasty and are no longer slaves. This is indeed gratifying and congratulatory, but you are penniless.
, How will you make a living in the future? After many years of war, Song Fan has lost its land, pastures, and buildings. To be honest, most of its records and deeds have been lost. The system is undoubtedly corrupt. If you want to ask for it from the government, I'm afraid no one will acknowledge it.
, and couldn't admit it. Pindao was thinking, if after returning, you all end up without food and clothing, wandering in the wild, and even die, wouldn't that be Pindao's fault? "
Everyone was silent and looked at each other. Someone immediately took the lead and shouted: "Please show mercy to the Taoist priest and show me a way out."
Zhao Ran nodded and said: "After Pindao returns, he will serve as a Taoist priest at Baima Courtyard in Hongyuan. At the same time, Pindao is still a disciple of the Louguan Sect. Pindao plans to stay in Dajun Mountain, well, that is, the original Partridge
Shanzuo is near, and we will implement the policy of granting farmland to help you rebuild your business and establish your family in Hongyuan."
At that moment, Zhao Ran explained his method of land granting in detail.
The "land granting method" that Zhao Ran planned to implement in Hongyuan was not a direct grant, but a sales system. The land granting method implemented in Guyang County at that time would not work in Hongyuan because Zhao Ran did not contract so many
Land—his current status makes it difficult for him to directly contract land as he did back then.
Of course, it is not impossible for the government, that is, Baimayuan, to grant land directly, but the quality of the land, the ethics of subordinate officials, and the cumbersome handling will all bring about various disadvantages. Moreover, in the first few years of granting land, the government must
Without any monetary income, this will also affect his development plan for Hongyuan.
Zhao Ran's plan was for the government to sell the land. Those who wanted to farm would be sold at a price ranging from one to two taels per mu; those who wanted to raise livestock would be priced at three qian to one tael.
During the specific operation, charity funds, which have a strong foundation and complete system in Long'an Prefecture, were introduced to lend money to farmers in need. The farmers borrowed the money and then purchased it from the government, and then returned the charity funds at low interest rates.
The farmers got the land and worked hard to farm and herd under the stimulation of loan interest repayment. The government obtained the population and money, which can start projects such as water conservancy and road construction, promote the high yield of farmland and pasture and the flow of commerce, thereby obtaining more benefits.
More taxes were paid to achieve a virtuous circle in the governance of the people. At the same time, the Taoist sect gained stable believers and gradually changed the ethnic contrast in Hongyuan.
After explaining, Zhao Ran did not force them to agree immediately, but extended the period until after returning to the Ming Dynasty.
"After crossing the Baihe River, if you are willing to settle down in Hongyuan, you can follow Pindao to Maharaja Mountain to choose the fields and pastures you are satisfied with. If you are not willing, you can go home on your own."
After saying that, Zhao Ran turned around and left. Zhang Juzheng, who was beside him, naturally followed closely and kept asking Zhao Ran for advice. After asking for more than half an hour, he went back to rest.
Late at night, Zhao Ran's heart moved, he opened the door and said to Mingjue at the door: "Master, why don't you rest?"
Mingjue shook his head: "After sending the Taoist priest out of the summer realm, the young monk's trip will be considered complete. How can he rest peacefully? I don't know why Fang Xiaoxiao actually took up the idea of a Taoist priest..."
While they were talking, a monk fell over the wall in the courtyard. Zhao Ran took a closer look and couldn't help but feel happy: "Fellow Taoist Jue Yuan, it's been really hard to follow him these days. I haven't seen you for many years. Are you okay? Come on, please come in and talk to me."
Mingjue on the side is still a little confused, but Zhao Ran has already explained to him: "This is an old friend of mine. I met him when I first entered the spiritual practice. Master, don't worry, it's okay, just catching up on old friendships. Oh, by the way.
, I forgot to introduce, this is Taoist friend Jueyuan, from Daleiyin Temple..."
Before he finished speaking, Jue Yuan corrected himself and said: "Great Lei Guang Temple!"
Mingjue asked: "Daleiguang Temple in Jishi Mountain outside Xihe River? Do you remember that you were the one who peeked at the official post one night?"
Jue Yuan stepped forward and clasped his hands together: "Amitabha, I have met senior brother Mingjue. The young monk is Jue Yuan, the abbot of the Great Leigang Temple. I have heard of senior brother's name a long time ago and I am meeting today. I hope senior brother can give me some advice."
Mingjue asked: "Have you heard of me before?"
Jue Yuan smiled and said: "Senior brother is the special envoy to welcome Hongti. Who doesn't know about this?"
With that said, the three of them entered Zhao Ran's room and sat across from each other.
Zhao Ran knew that he would definitely not be able to drive Ming Jue away, so he simply let him listen and said to Jue Yuan: "What state is your Taoist friend in now? I remember that in those days, my Taoist friend was the second insight wisdom in the monk realm - Yuan She Shou.
Zhi, we haven’t seen you for seven or eight years, right? It seems like we’ve made great progress?”
Jue Yuan glanced at Ming Jue and said: "The young monk has had quite an enlightenment in recent years. Now he has seen through the world of ear consciousness and entered the realm of novice monks."
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