But there are two problems: first, after hearing this, the gentry in all the cities will definitely resist resolutely, and the war will probably drag on for a long time; second, even if the war is over, they will face even more "brutal" than the Hu family and his son.
, and do not trust the local government, the local people will launch a large-scale uprising. The military expenditures spent by the Ming Dynasty to maintain its rule will probably be astronomical. Even if Yunxi's support is firm, it may not be able to withstand it. In fact, Yunxi is in
Before leaving, Zhu Chanyi and others confessed: The battle against Annan is three-quarters military and seven-cent political. We must pay attention to uniting local people who are willing to cooperate with the Ming Dynasty and resolutely eradicate those who oppose the Ming Dynasty.
"But His Majesty did not say how to deal with these people who are both cooperative and antagonistic!" Zhu Zanyi said to herself.
"Before you two came," Mu Sheng suddenly said, "Jingchang suddenly came over from the original Hanoi County Government and put forward suggestions on how to treat the local gentry."
"He said that the gentry in Shenglong City are all people with both ends of the spectrum and cannot be trusted. It would be better to use the Hongmen Banquet to execute them all, then ransack their homes, and the matter in Shenglong City will be solved."
"Well," Zhu Zhen said, "Jingchang's judgment is correct. They are indeed the leader and the rat, but they cannot kill them all. They can kill a few to scare the monkeys, but if they are all dealt with, there will really be no way to rule Annan in the future.
."
"Then kill a few chickens first to warn them?" Zhu Zanyi said suddenly.
"That's okay, but what if it doesn't work?" Mu Sheng asked back: "Besides, there is still a war. If they see that Ming Dynasty treats the gentry more harshly than the Hu family and his son, they may change their current attitude of supporting Ming Dynasty.
It will be difficult to fight in future battles."
"This,..." Zhu Zanyi didn't know what to do.
They talked for a few more words, and Zhu Ming said: "In my opinion, Zhu Zanyi, you should wait until the war is over, and all the participating forces of the Hu family and his son in the country have been eliminated, and then we can talk about dealing with the gentry. Didn't my father unify the country back then?
Are you just rectifying the gentry? I was in Ava, and it was only after the war with the Bago people ended that I returned to the city of Ava and started to deal with such two-pronged people in the city."
"But there is one thing you must do immediately: the fields that originally belonged to the Hu Dynasty must be immediately inventoried, registered and collected, and distributed to the soldiers who stayed in Annan in the future."
"Also, don't reward the women who were 'captured' in the war. In the future, all rewards will be given to your generals; don't be greedy for petty gains and sell these people to the merchants accompanying the army. If you sell them all, how can you let them go?"
Do your soldiers marry wives? These women will be very useful in the future, enough to make the soldiers loyal to you."
"Also, Your Majesty will agree that the soldiers staying in Annan will definitely include soldiers who were exiled from the north during the Luxie Rebellion. You'd better care about them and don't let them be angry with you. I remember that one of them is Zhang Fu
My father? Talk to him more when you have time..."
Zhu Chanyi nodded while listening to Zhu Xi's teachings. After listening to this paragraph, he was about to nod when he suddenly realized: "Aren't we discussing how to deal with the gentry in Shenglong City? Why did the topic turn to how to govern the country? We will talk about this topic later.
It’s not too late either.”
"Didn't we discuss it and decide that it would be better not to go to war with them now? So we talked about this," Zhu said.
Zhu Zanyi sighed. "Well, it would be great if there were Hu Chao Neijian in the city now. Firstly, some of the gentry can be dealt with by cleaning up the Hu Chao Neijian. Secondly, I am afraid they will also take action against the gentry who defected to us, so there is no need to be dirty.
Out of our hands."
Zhu Zanyi just sighed casually, but after hearing what he said, Zhu Zhen's eyes suddenly flashed and he said: "This is a good idea."
"Ah? What solution did I say?" Zhu Zanyi didn't react.
"Hu Chao Neijian."
"But we haven't found anyone inside the Hu Dynasty."
"Just because they haven't been found, doesn't mean there aren't any." Zhu Zhen said with a smile: "We should immediately start a search throughout the city to find out the names of the people in the Hu Dynasty. There should be gains."
"Master Mu, although there are people like Su Wenguan who are still secretly communicating with the Chen Dynasty, most of the gentry in Shenglong City are loyal to the Ming Dynasty. Your Excellency must not doubt all the gentry in the city just because of him."
Three days later, in the same place as three days ago - in the main hall of the former Shenglong Mansion Office, Ruan Chongru stood under the stage and said to Mu Sheng who was sitting on the stage.
"Lord Ruan, of course I don't think so. His Highnesses King Min and King Jingjiang and I all know that most of the officials and gentry in Annan are dissatisfied with Hu Jiya's tyranny and all support the Ming Dynasty. But there is always a small
Some people were very dissatisfied with the fact that the Ming Dynasty had sent troops to attack Annam because they had benefited from the time when Hu Ji-yao and his son were in power. Even though the Ming Dynasty had already invaded Thang Long City, they still refused to give up and hooked up with Hu Ji-yao and his son. For example, Su Wenguan was discovered this time.
.So, it is natural for the Ming Dynasty to be on guard against the officials and gentry in the city and search their yards to nip problems in the bud.”
"Of course, Mr. Ruan, there is no need to search your home. Mr. Ruan has a high status, how can he do one thing in front of his face and behind his back?" Mu Sheng said with a smile.
Ruan Chongru looked unhappy after hearing what he said. He gritted his teeth and said, "Master Mu, is this too drastic? You can't treat all the gentry just because of the Su family. What's more, all the remaining Hu Dynasty officials
They definitely have their hearts set on the Ming Dynasty, but His Highness and the Marquis still want to keep everyone’s peace of mind at bay.”
Contrary to Ruan Chongru's expectation, Mu Sheng seemed to suddenly realize what he said, and said: "Sir Ruan is right, but we didn't think it through properly. That's it, all Hu Dynasty officials staying in Shenglong City do not need to be searched;
We will not search the gentry in Thang Long City, but in order to avoid suspicion, we also ask the gentry not to send people out of the city at will these days, let alone buy any servants at home. Your Highnesses and I will also issue a notice this afternoon
, From today on, no one without a road guide is allowed to leave the city."
Although Mu Sheng promised not to search all the houses of the officials and gentry in the city, Ruan Chongru did not feel the joy of victory. Mu Sheng only said that he would not take the initiative to search the houses of the officials and gentry, but if he 'discovered' any clues about his connection with the Hu Dynasty, he would still
He took action without hesitation, why didn't he just let Akito say what was going on?
And Mu Sheng deliberately divided the officials and gentry into two categories. Although Annan is a small place, there are regional differences, and there is a lot of discrimination between each other. As the capital of Annan, Thang Long City, the common people and gentry have always looked down on outsiders. Mu Sheng
The special distinction between officials and gentry was undoubtedly intended to drive a wedge between them.
But Ruan Chongru has no reason to argue. In any case, it is conclusive that Su Wenguan was found to be in collusion with Hu Jiyao and his son, and the Ming Dynasty's restrictions are reasonable; the difference between hell is not something that the Ming Dynasty can create out of thin air, and he has no choice.
Objection. 'I can only go to the scene in person to see if something like Su Wenguan happens again to see if someone has framed him.'
'As for the distinction between officials and gentry, we can only rely on this old face to adjust it.' He thought.
Ruan Chongru was unwilling to say a few more words to Mu Sheng, but it had no effect, so he had no choice but to leave.
As soon as Ruan Chongru left the room, Zhu Zanyi and Zhu Zhen walked out from behind the main hall. Both of them had disdainful smiles on their faces.
"Hmph, who does he think he is? What's going on now? He really takes himself seriously." Zhu Zanyi sneered: "The Ming Dynasty's hundreds of thousands of troops conquered Annan. Even if they can't massacre like the Mongols who conquered Annan, how can they do it?
Will you be restricted by the rules he says?"
On the second day after the discussion between Mu Sheng, Zhu Zhen, and Zhu Zanyi, Mu Sheng used the excuse of tracking down the spies of the Hu Dynasty to search out the spies of the Hu Dynasty. He sent soldiers to guard the main roads in the city and did not allow unauthorized people to pass.
Search the houses and houses in the city.
At the beginning, the Ming army did not search the houses of the gentry in the city, but only ordinary people; but immediately they found a Hu Dynasty spy in a commoner's home, arrested him and tortured him.
This man could not bear the punishment and confessed that he was able to lurk in the city because he had received the help of a gentry named Su in Thang Long City. Although this gentry named Su was outwardly respectful to the Ming Dynasty, he secretly colluded with Hu
North Korea, helping Hu Ji-yao to arrange a hastily prepared ambush before escaping from Thang Long City.
In fact, Mu Sheng originally wanted to frame a certain gentry: although he was basically sure that there must be people in the city who were dissatisfied with the Ming Dynasty and still loyal to Hu Jiya, he was not sure that he could find such a person, so he decided to frame him.
A family of gentry that doesn't look pleasing to the eye.
He didn't expect to find someone who was really dissatisfied with the Ming Dynasty. He immediately felt like he had found a treasure. He sent troops to surround Su Wenguan's house. They ransacked the house as if they were raiding the country. They were even more ruthless than the convicted ministers at home.
When the Su family is captured, they will all be severely punished and asked to give an account.
Su Wenguan soon couldn't bear it anymore and confessed, revealing everything.
After Mu Sheng learned of his confession, he did not delay. He immediately showed his confession and the evidence collected to tell the gentry in the city that we had not wronged him. He then publicly executed Su Wenguan and Su Wenguan at the south gate of Shenglong City.
All the adult males in the family were executed, attracting countless people to watch.
The female members of the Su family were not official slaves. The underage men and servants were sold at very low prices to the merchants who had just arrived in Thang Long City. The family property and fields were of course confiscated.
Afterwards, after executing the Su family, Ruan Chongru came to the government office and discussed the matter with Mu Sheng.
Zhu Zanyi is very happy now. He is only twenty-one years old this year, and he is still not able to completely conceal his emotions and anger. When he encounters happy things, he can't help but express them in front of people close to him.
Not only was he able to deal with the gentry in Shenglong City justly, but more importantly, he established his own rules and prevented the gentry from expanding their power during this period.
"His Royal Highness the King of Jingjiang, Ruan Chongru has probably guessed our first two purposes, which are to suppress the gentry and alienate officials and gentry. However, based on how many years he has been an official, he probably cannot guess the other purposes."
Mu Sheng said: "Your Highness takes this opportunity to implement the road guidance system in Shenglong City. After the entire territory of Annan is pacified in the future, it will be logical to implement the Central Plains road guidance system to strengthen control over the people and suppress the power of the gentry.
"
"In addition, prohibiting them from sending people out of the city and buying servants will prevent them from taking this opportunity to buy unowned land outside the city at a low price or even occupy the land that originally belonged to Hu Jishen, so that they will have enough land to house Ming soldiers in the future. No. Let them buy servants, and you can also restrict them from buying at low prices to control the population controlled by each family."
"And being unable to leave the city means that they can only buy food from grain stores in the city, and all grain stores are under our control, so we can more accurately grasp the population in the city."
"His Royal Highness kills four birds with one stone. It can be said that he is very powerful."
Zhu Zanyi smiled and said: "Mu Sheng, don't praise me. These were all thought up by Uncle Eighteen, not me. The Guangxi I guarded before had fewer Han people than barbarians, but I didn't expect so many twists and turns. Around."
"I just carefully thought about the method my father used back then, and proposed it after slight changes based on the situation in Shenglong City. I don't dare to take credit for it." Zhu Ming declined with a smile.
The three of them chatted for a while, and Zhu Zanyi asked: "Uncle Eighteen, Brother Mu, in your opinion, do we still have to do what we agreed to do to frame them?" He was a little unsure.
"We have to do it, of course we have to do it. Although the war is still going on, based on the news reported by the detectives, Hu Ji-sao withdrew directly to Nanding, leaving his eldest son Hu Yuancheng to garrison the Huangjiang Navy camp."
"According to the reported information, although the Yellow River Navy camp is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it is located on the south bank of the river, and there are not many land troops. It is impossible to come to Shenglong City to die, so Shenglong City is already very safe. If you can't grab it from time to time How can a gentry who has colluded with the Hu Dynasty maintain the current policy justifiably?" Zhu Zhen said immediately. Translating his words into modern common Chinese is: In a state of war, some things can be done; if peace is restored, many things can be done It can't be done.
"Then every once in a while, arrest a gentry and accuse him of colluding with the Hu Dynasty." Zhu Zanyi heard that Zhu Ming's words were reasonable and said immediately. Mu Sheng did not express any objection.
Zhu Chanyi then asked enthusiastically: "Uncle Eighteen, do you have other ways to rectify the local gentry?"
"Zanyi, don't say that my uncle hasn't thought of it now, even if he has thought of it, he can't tell you!" Zhu Zhen said: "We are still fighting with Hu Jiya, so it is not appropriate to use too many methods to deal with the gentry."
"Didn't I tell you the day before yesterday that we must wait until the situation in Annan has been calmed down to deal with the gentry, and then we can deal with them in any way we want. If we use too many methods now, it is likely to cause complications, and the gain will not be worth the loss!"
After hearing what he said, Zhu Zanyi was a little unhappy, but she also knew that what Zhu Xi said was right, so she could only say: "I understand."
Zhu Zhen talked to him a few more words about how to deal with the gentry now. It was already noon. The three of them had eaten. In the afternoon, a notice was issued in the name of Zhu Zanyi, announcing that it was strictly forbidden to leave the city from immediately on. Violators would be punished with five sticks. A fine of money and twenty lashes.
The next morning they were still discussing the matter of stabilizing Thang Long City. After lunch, they were about to take a nap when someone suddenly ran in and reported to them: "His Royal Highness King Min, His Highness King Jingjiang, and the Marquis of Xiping, Another 30,000 right-wing troops led by the Marquis came to Thang Long City."