"Everyone, be quiet, be quiet!" Su Ren cleared his throat: "I am Shi Su Ren, Chief Inspector of the Han Dynasty. I have a few words to say to you. Please be quiet."
Facing the noisy situation, Su Ren felt a little strenuous. He had never spoken in front of so many people. At a glance, there were no less than a thousand men, women, old and young standing in the square. The scene was so grand that when everyone coughed together, it was like thunder.
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Seeing that Su Ren could not stabilize his position, Xiao Zuo stepped forward and shouted: "Quiet!" The sound was like a loud bell, which could be heard clearly from a mile or two away. This sound was really like thunder, and the audience was shocked.
The more than a thousand people were completely suppressed. The timid man quickly reached out to cover the child's mouth and looked timidly at the tall man holding the hilt of the sword.
Xiao Zuoying glanced around with his eagle-like eyes to make sure no one was talking anymore. He turned around and cupped his fist at Su Renyi: "Su Changshi, please!"
Su Ren nodded gratefully to Xiao Zuo and took a step forward. The cook usually stood on the stove where he cooked and cooked. Su Ren was considered a waste, and he didn't dare to move while standing on it. There were a thousand people under the stage.
Many pairs of eyes looked directly at him, which made Su Ren panic and almost failed to speak out several times.
"Ahem! I am Shi Suren, the chief inspector of the Han Dynasty. We have met some of them before, and some of the newcomers may not have met yet. They are a little younger and may not look like them, but in fact, they are still the same.
His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty personally appointed him." Su Ren first tried to calm down the atmosphere, but with little effect.
"You are all from Vietnam. I have also heard a little bit about Vietnam. Now it is even more of a mess. South Vietnam, Luoyue, Xihou, etc., you kill me and I will kill you from all sides, killing here and there.
I don’t even know why! Hey! I don’t know what officials are thinking, and you probably don’t know either, so let’s not think about it. The most important thing is for ordinary people to survive, don’t you think so?
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The crowd was silent. Su Ren talked for a long time. No one knew what he wanted to say. They looked at Su Ren expressionlessly without any response.
Su Ren continued: "The Han people have enmity with the Yue people. I don't deny this, but those enmities are caused by those officials. The King of Yue sent people to kill the Han people and rob the Han people. As a Han, who would be willing to do this? So,
The Han people also sent people to kill the Yue people and rob the Yue people, so there was a sense of incompatibility between the Han people and the Yue people."
"But today, don't worry. As long as the Yue people are really unable to survive and are really desperate and come to Han Dynasty, I, Su Ren, guarantee that I will never let them receive any unfair treatment. You can make your own decision if you want to leave or stay."
, no one in this place will force you to do anything, and no one will make things difficult for you. As long as this refugee camp is opened for one day, you can live here in peace for one day."
"Then someone is going to ask, when will this refugee camp be closed?" Su Ren smiled slightly: "That's a good question. The food, clothing and all utensils in the refugee camp are from the Han people, piece by piece.
Donated, why do you do this? As I said before, we are all common people and we can’t help ourselves. We Han people have a broad mind. We hate those people who bully us among the Yue people, but we don’t hate being bullied by those same people.
The Yue people."
"Having said that, no matter how rich the Han people are, there will be a day when they run out of food and a day when they run out of clothes. The civil strife in Lingnan is getting more and more fierce, and more and more people will be unable to survive. The accommodation here is limited.
Sooner or later there will be no room for it, and sooner or later it will be closed!”
Su Ren paused and glanced at everyone. Some people were still dull, and some were touched by Su Ren's words. They followed Su Ren's thoughts and began to think about their future life.
"Some people suggested to me that if we really can't do it anymore, then we should demolish the huts, disperse the population, and let you fend for yourself! Some people also suggested to me that you Yue people should live in Yue areas. We are not Han people, so we did not give it to the Han people.
The government and the imperial court pay the tax of one grain of grain, so we have no obligation to take care of you! Some people even say that they will drive you back directly and let you continue to endure the precarious life, so that you will not cause trouble in the Han Dynasty."
There was an anxious expression on Yue Ren's face, but still no one spoke.
Su Ren waved his hand: "But don't worry, I, Su Ren, will never do these unreasonable things. As long as you are willing to stay and live a good life in the Han Dynasty, I, Su Ren, will do everything possible to find a way out for you. People have
The hands have legs, and this thing is just for digging food for yourself. Only food earned with your own hands can you eat with peace of mind, don’t you think?"
Many people nodded repeatedly, and a few involuntarily moved a small step forward, hoping to hear clearly what kind of life Su Ren would arrange for them.
Su Ren was determined that as long as someone agreed, the rest of the matter would be easy to handle. He pointed to the tables and chairs under the big tree next to him, with bamboo slips on them. A dozen sanctimonious secretaries sat behind them and said: "
You see, that is the recruitment office I set up! What is a recruitment office? You should have heard that the new city of Kuaiji is under construction and requires a large number of civilian workers. In addition, I have also opened up a large field between the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers, which requires a large number of people.
manpower."
"Don't worry, the wages paid for labor in these places are not corvee. As long as you work hard, it shouldn't be a big problem for a strong laborer to support a family. If you have another skill, it will be a big deal. The wages you will be given will be doubled!
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"Hahaha! Don't laugh, what I said is true. The price of food for big men is cheap. A bucket of rice only costs two yuan. If you work well on the construction site, you can earn one yuan a day and buy a bucket of rice in two days. You guys
You can calculate, can you support a family? If you are a bachelor, it is not a problem to marry a wife after working for a year! Don’t be afraid after the construction of Kuaiji New City is completed. The shipyards, docks, and various shops need people, so just come.
Life won’t be stressful!”
"Hahaha..." A few sudden laughters seemed particularly awkward in a team of a thousand people, but no one thought it was strange. The picture Su Ren painted for them was so beautiful that everything was visible and tangible.
With.
Su Ren cleared his throat and continued: "If someone is unwilling to do this kind of work and feels that he can't work for others all his life, then that's fine. Just follow him to farm in Jianghuai. What do you have to worry about when you have land? Land, cattle,
I will find a way to plant the seeds. As long as you can persist for one year, you will no longer be afraid of food. I will give you five years to slowly repay the money for the cattle and seeds with the harvest. Are these conditions generous enough?"
"To tell you the truth, the imperial court has decreed that all Yue people in our Han Dynasty will be tax-free for the first three years, 30% for the next three years, and 60% for the next three years. If you do the math, ten years from now, even if you are a child now, you will be able to
After working hard, are you worried about not being able to support yourself?"
The more people began to talk in whispers, some were eager to try it, and some began to think deeply.
Su Ren took the water handed over by Huang Shisan and took a sip to moisten his throat. After the discussion became quieter, he said: "You must still be worried. I am just a long history, not even a prefect.
Besides, he is still a twenty-year-old boy, can he believe what he says?" As Su Ren said, he reached out and took out a piece of silk from his arms: "This is an imperial edict written by the emperor himself!"
As soon as these words came out, all the Han people present quickly turned over and knelt down, and even the guards standing nearby also lay on the ground. The Yue people turned around and looked around, and some who knew Han etiquette quickly explained: "When Han people see the imperial edict, it is like seeing the emperor."
, that is, our king, wants to pay homage." The Yue people also knelt down in a hurry, they must be on the territory of the Han people, and it would be better to keep a low profile.
Su Ren held up the imperial edict: "His Majesty the Emperor has entrusted me with all matters related to you Yue people. Even the prefect has to listen to me on this matter. You should believe it now, right?"
"Su Changshi, is it really as good as you say?" Someone finally asked.
Su Ren put the silk fabric into his arms again and said: "You don't have a wife at first glance, right? How about we make a bet? If you work at the city construction site until the end of the year and don't have the money to get a wife, I, Su, will
I’ll give you five hundred dollars! Let’s tell the ugly story. If you don’t work hard, or if you get the money to eat, drink and have fun, just to defraud me of the five hundred dollars, I won’t take it lightly.”
"Hahaha..." The crowd burst into laughter, and the young man who shouted quickly lowered his head, his face turning red.
An old man stood up and raised his hands to Su Renyi: "Zhuo Laoqi, the little man and tiger tribe, is now in his fifties. He is very old. He can't bear the burden on his shoulders, can't lift his hands, and has no one to rely on. How can I ask Su Chang to help me?"
Shi Ye will show you a clear path for the villain." As the old man spoke, he burst into tears and knelt on the ground tremblingly.
Su Ren jumped down from the stove and helped the old man up: "Don't be sad, old man!" He raised his head and said to all the Yue people: "There are many like this old man among you, right? Since I promised,
I will never regret it. Although the old man cannot do heavy work, he can still do what he can. He can build a new city, clean the streets, trim flowers and grass, and manage the streets. If he goes to farm, the crops he can grow with his experience will be better than those of a young boy.
Fight more."
"As for now, you can stay in the refugee camp and wait for your new compatriots. When the time comes, the elderly will come out to help comfort them and help them settle down as soon as possible. This is also a help to us. Who said that the elderly are useless? An old person in the family is like a treasure.
right!"
"Okay...!" Everyone shouted, kneeling down and kowtowing to Su Ren again. Su Ren stepped forward and helped the first few people up: "Everyone, please stand up. As long as everyone is willing to work hard, good times will not be far away!
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Those who were excited had already gone to the recruitment office to register. For a while, the recruitment office was crowded with people, inside and outside, and they were vying for the first place. With a smile on his face, Su Ren turned to Zhuo Laoqi and said: "Old man, starting from today, you will find some of your
Old brother, please help clean up and greet the new folks. Please help us ensure the stability of this place!" Su Ren bowed and swept the floor. Zhuo Laoqi hurriedly returned the courtesy and nodded solemnly in agreement. (To be continued)