Eight hundred and sixtieth nine chapters stabilize the hearts of the people
Several soldiers stepped forward and struggled to pry open the lid of the box. There was a layer of straw inside, and on top were large silver ingots stacked neatly. The surface had turned black over time.
Guo Song picked up a piece casually, weighing two or three kilograms, with an inscription on the back: 'Produced by Liang Ping of Shaofu Temple.'
Han Zongyu next to him said: "This Liang Ping was the silver mine supervisor of Shaofu Temple stationed in Pozhou during the Kaiyuan period, which means that this batch of silver was cast during the Kaiyuan period."
Guo Song was not very interested in the source of the silver. He was more concerned about the amount of loot. He asked: "How much gold and silver are in the warehouse?"
"Your Highness, there are approximately one and a half million taels of gold and ten million taels of silver."
"Are there so many?" Guo Song was really surprised.
"Indeed, there are so many. At that time, the Zuotang Treasury, Nei Treasury and the treasury of major dignitaries in the two capitals of the imperial court were basically moved to Youzhou. Now there are only about 30% of what they were back then. They were called Jinshan and Yinshan.
Caibao Mountain is truly spectacular. It is said that you can see the golden light from dozens of miles away."
"That's too exaggerated!"
The amount of gold and silver reserves in Youzhou's treasury really made Guo Song very satisfied. He stopped looking at it carefully and ordered: "Seal the treasury and wait for processing later!"
Coming out of the warehouse, Guo Song asked Han Zongyu: "I remember Zhu Tao has three sons, right?"
Han Zongyu nodded, "Yes, Zhu Tao's eldest son Zhu Ling was granted the title of Duke of Ji Kingdom. He was originally stationed in Youzhou, but this time he followed Zhu Tao south to Xindu for some reason. His second son Zhu Sui became the prince in Luoyang, and his third son Zhu Ye
The Duke of Liao is currently in Yingzhou. In addition, there are many relatives."
"Zhu Tao's relatives are also in Youzhou City?"
"They are all here. If His Highness dares to find them, I have a detailed roster and a map of the residences at the lower post."
Guo Song glanced at him and said calmly: "It seems that Han Sima is a little resentful of these relatives!"
Han Zongyu sneered, "They usually do a lot of evil, and it's time for them to get retribution."
Guo Song pondered for a while and said: "I guess Zhu Tao will counterattack, but counterattack is self-destruction. I need to stabilize Youzhou, so I would like to ask Han Sima to serve as the governor of Youzhou to stabilize the situation for me as soon as possible."
Han Zongyu was so happy that he did not delay, bowed and said: "I am willing to serve His Highness!"
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At noon, Pei Xin reported the results of the battle. They chased the fleeing enemy troops for nearly fifty miles, killed more than 3,000 people, and captured nearly 7,000 people. Lu Jinsuo fled towards Pingzhou with less than 1,000 people.
At this time, the stubborn enemy troops in the city were completely eliminated. Guo Song ordered the lifting of martial law, and the people were able to go out to buy rice and vegetables, and the streets gradually became lively.
The Jin army immediately confiscated thirty-two houses of Zhu Tao's relatives, and obtained millions of dollars, hundreds of thousands of taels of gold and silver, as well as countless silks, silks, and jewelry. Among them, more than forty of the relatives' children who had committed the most heinous crimes were publicly executed.
, the women, lands and houses occupied were returned to the original owners.
This move had a good effect. Many of his relatives' children relied on Zhu Tao's power to bully men and women in Youzhou City, occupying fields and houses, and committed all kinds of evil. People were very angry. Guo Song took advantage of them and executed them in public, so that all the people in the city were free of them.
Clap your hands and cheer.
Han Zongyu also advised Guo Song to cancel the unpopular shelf tax, tea and wine tax, and high salt tax. Guo Song immediately posted a notice to calm the people, announcing the cancellation of the shelf tax and tea and wine tax. The price of salt was equal to that in Chang'an, from 550 per bucket.
The price of ten coins was reduced to one hundred and forty coins per dou, and the household tax and field tax in Youyan area were exempted for three years.
A series of goodwill releases achieved great results. The people of Youzhou, who had always been relatively repulsive to the Tang Dynasty, gradually recognized Guo Song. Although Guo Song came from Chang'an, he did not represent the imperial court, but the emerging power of the Jin Dynasty.
In the afternoon of the next day, Guo Song began to visit several famous families in Youzhou one by one, starting with the Lu family.
Lu Jingliang personally led dozens of tribesmen to welcome His Royal Highness the King of Jin in front of the gate.
"Welcome His Royal Highness Prince Jin to Lu Mansion. It is a great honor for His Highness to come and make Lu Mansion shine!"
Guo Song smiled slightly and said: "Master, there is no need to be so polite. I heard that your house also encountered danger last night?"
"It was Jia Shu who wanted to take advantage of the chaos to take revenge. Thanks to General Zhang Yun's timely arrival, the Lu family avoided a catastrophe. Everyone in the Lu family is extremely grateful to General Zhang."
"This is what he should do, he is your blue-coated soldier!"
Guo Song smiled and comforted Lu Jingliang with a few words, and Lu Jingliang introduced important clan members to Guo Song.
Guo Song entered the atrium lobby surrounded by everyone.
Guo Song and Lu Jingliang were seated respectively as guest and host, accompanied by important figures from the Lu family on both sides.
Guo Song pointed at Han Zongyu who accompanied him and said with a smile: "Now I have officially appointed Han Shijun as the governor of Youzhou. The county magistrate of Jixian County has also been temporarily appointed by the county magistrate Lu Han. I hope the situation in the city can be stabilized as soon as possible.
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Lu Jingliang was overjoyed and quickly bowed and said: "Thank you for taking care of the Lu family, Your Highness. The Lu family will definitely cooperate with Your Highness to stabilize Youyan as soon as possible."
Of course, Lu Jingliang is not referring to the stability of public security and situation, but to the support of the people. The Lu family's disciples are all over Youyan, and they are basically the elite. The Lu family does have the strength to make people in the Youyan area calm down and accept the rule of Chang'an.
"Thank you, Master Lu. I wonder if Master Lu has any other good suggestions for stabilizing Youzhou City?"
Lu Jingliang bowed slightly and said: "My only suggestion is that I hope His Highness can be tolerant of the officials in Youzhou. Although they worked for Zhu Tao before, most of them just wanted a salary to support their families and were not die-hard lackeys like Jia Shu.
If His Highness can continue to use them, I believe they will work conscientiously for His Highness."
Guo Song nodded, "I never embarrass low-level officials. In fact, I know the Youyan area quite well. We have set up an intelligence point in Youzhou for seven or eight years. It is not only for collecting military intelligence, but also for people's livelihood and officialdom.
And other aspects have been collected. I know that there are several governors in the state who have followed the Zhu brothers for many years and are relatively loyal to the Zhu family. I will not use them anymore. If there is no heinous crime, I will send them to Luoyang as a gift.
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As for the middle and low-level officials, in one sentence, as long as there are no serious crimes, I will continue to use them for the time being. I will not investigate their relationship with Zhu Tao, but I will care about their reputation and ability. I will not tolerate mediocre officials continuing to work.
Even if you hold an important position, you will not tolerate corrupt officials and bend the law. I hope the head of the family can understand this."
Guo Song did not cater to Lu Jingliang's suggestion, but divided it into two. He would not investigate their relationship with Zhu Tao, but would examine their reputation and ability. He would also unambiguously dismiss officials who were truly loyal to Zhu Tao.
Investigate, and if there is no crime, send him out of the country.
Lu Jingliang nodded, "That's for sure. No dynasty will tolerate officials who are corrupt, bend the law, and exploit the common people. We will all support His Highness."
Guo Song smiled faintly and changed the subject: "I know that the head of the family originally had the opportunity to be promoted to Minister of Household Affairs, but was suppressed because he offended the eunuchs. I wonder if the head of the family is interested in serving in Chang'an?"
Guo Song's words immediately made the lobby slightly agitated.
Lu Jingliang felt a little embarrassed. He was only over fifty years old and had at least ten more years of official career. He was not willing to sit in the family like this until he grew old. But he was the head of the Lu family! If he couldn't enter the counselor's hall, then
Will be laughed at.
Guo Song saw his confusion, and smiled: "With the qualifications of the head of the Lu family, being a minister is of course an incompetence. I want to hire the head of the family as an adviser, with the right to participate in major government affairs. What do you think?"
Lu Jingliang immediately felt relieved. Of course he could be a counselor. Even the old Prime Minister Li Bi was a counselor. What couldn't he accept?
He chuckled and said: "If Your Highness doesn't think I am stupid, I will be happy to help Your Highness solve your problems."
After chatting for a while, Guo Song took his leave. Lu Jingliang led his clan members to send Guo Song out of the house and watched him and Han Zongyu ride away.
Lu Ran quickly asked: "Brother, are you really going to Chang'an?"
Lu Jingliang nodded, "Don't think that it is still the Tang Dynasty now. It is no longer the Tang Dynasty. Whether my Lu family can gain a place in this new dynasty depends on the few years since I went to Chang'an."