Return the land to the people!

This kind of thing is very rare in history, but this emperor did it!

Only then did they understand that this was the real reason for His Majesty's investigation and attack on those squires.

Land is the foundation for settling down and establishing a life, and its importance is self-evident.

However, due to the background of the times, free farmers only owned a small amount of land, while big landowners and big bureaucrats owned the vast majority of the land.

Most of them are tenant farmers, and the distribution is seriously uneven.

Now that has changed!

Those who have little or no land can get land.

The imperial court also protected it and enacted strict laws to curb land annexation.

The constraints of the legal system are fundamental, but this requires a process, but now we have a good start.

Who doesn’t want to own land?

People often say that if you guard this three-thirds of an acre of land, you won't get rich, but you won't get hungry either.

This is the most practical favor, more useful than anything else.

The people immediately changed their views on Guan Ning from a tyrant to a wise king.

The influence not only spread among the common people, but also made it clear to the gentry who resisted the New Deal.

What your Majesty did was not for his own selfishness, but for the sake of the country and the poor people!

The elite and wealthy class will always be a minority, and the real majority are the poor people.

As long as you stabilize them, you will stabilize your fundamentals. As long as you are supported by the people, the throne will be secure!

Guan Ning sent people to widely publicize this announcement and decree. I have done good things, why should I not let others know about it?

The people are ignorant, they are easily deceived by others, and at the same time they are simple.

They really don't want much.

If you can give them benefits and a good life, they will be grateful to you...

In front of the state government office, there was a huge crowd.

Today is the day when the land is divided for the first time.

The stage was set up in front of the state government office, and people were allowed to watch. Even those who didn't have a spot came over curiously to watch, which is why it was so lively.

Zhang Zhong, the state pastor, picked up the roster and read it loudly.

"Zhu Chujiu, allocate three acres of land."

When his voice fell, an old man dressed simply, almost in rags, came to the stage with the support of a young man.

"This is your land book. It explains the location and number of acres of the land. You must keep this. It is the proof of your land ownership."

The person in charge of distribution is Zhou Cheng Liangtai.

"But one thing to remember is that you can only farm the allocated land yourself and cannot buy or sell it. If you buy or sell it, it will be taken back by the court."

He gave another instruction.

This was specifically stated by His Majesty when formulating it.

Strictly speaking, these allocated lands belong to the state, and they only have the right to cultivate the land, but not the right to buy or sell it.

This is also a protective measure to prevent land annexation.

The land is in the hands of the people, and they may not be able to hold it, but here in the country, others dare not annex it.

Otherwise, the meaning of dividing the land will be lost, and it will return to the original position after a few moves. Guan Ning will naturally not allow this to happen.

When necessary, they would also accept arrangements from the imperial court and carry out unified farming.

This is very important.

There are many reasons for the low grain output in ancient times.

For example, productivity is low, agricultural equipment is outdated, water conservancy and irrigation facilities are insufficient, etc.

Unified planting by the imperial court was a way to increase yields.

These are all explained in the land book. Of course, these are formulated for the benefit of the people.

The old man named Zhu Chujiu stretched out his withered hands and tremblingly took the land book.

"I have land too!"

"I own the land!"

He murmured, his eyes filled with tears.

After working as a sharecropper all my life, I finally have my own land.

This feeling is indescribable.

Many people watching around were deeply touched and couldn't help but shed tears.

This scene is very poignant to watch.

Zhang Zhong was also touched, and he finally understood the true meaning of His Majesty's implementation of the New Deal.

He felt even more how meaningful this was.

This is what an official should do.

The surroundings were silent, and people were witnessing this historic moment.

Zhu Chujiu carefully wrapped the land book in a piece of cloth and carefully placed it on the lining of his chest.

Only then did he feel relieved.

Then he looked at the young man beside him, his son.

A direct slap on the head.

"You will always remember today. This is His Majesty's grace. If you dare to shout about resisting the New Deal like before, I will see if I don't slap your legs!"

"You should study hard and think about serving the imperial court and His Majesty!"

He shouted loudly and was heard by many people. This sentence touched the readers who were watching.

They were confused.

A bloody and brutal tyrant, a wise king who serves the people wholeheartedly.

Who is the real majesty?

No one noticed that their attitudes were changing little by little...

"Kneel down and kowtow to Your Majesty!"

Zhu Chujiu pulled his son to his knees.

"Thank you for your grace!"

This was just the first one. As time went by, more people came and were allocated land.

Some of them never existed before, and some of them were taken back after their land was occupied.

In short, they have land.

The voice of thanking His Majesty never stopped.

This is just the first game, and it's just the beginning.

For a large landowner like Li Songshi, one acre of land has no impact on him at all and is of no consequence.

But for those poor people, it is a livelihood to support their families.

Driven by this atmosphere, the previous tense atmosphere gradually subsided and began to change for the better...

The implementation of the New Deal, in which officials and gentry all pay for themselves, has made great progress and is off to a good start.

In this process, Guan Ning showed determination and grace.

All matters were progressing smoothly, and Guan Ning immediately issued an order, starting from Huai'an and extending to the entire Huaizhou.

It seems to be going well so far.

The latter provides a template for the implementation in Huai'an City, and they only need to copy it directly.

Resisters will be killed without mercy and must be suppressed with iron and blood methods.

Guan Ning did not relax just because of his success in Huai'an.

He knew very well how hard-won this situation was.

What he wants is not the success of one city or one state. What he wants is for the six southern states and even the whole country to implement it and make it the norm.

This requires a process.

But because the shock in Huai'an was enough, there was not that much resistance in the future.

Money or life.

This is a very simple multiple choice question.

In short, the unified payment of grain by officials and gentry is already in full swing in Huaizhou.

Various deeds have spread throughout the country, and have been heard in several neighboring states, especially Jiangzhou, which is the closest to Huaizhou. They know the most and understand better.

After Huaizhou is over, it will be their turn in the next place.

Maybe we can't wait until that time.

At this time, Guan Ning formally issued an order and set a deadline for each state, requiring that it must be completed within the deadline.

Anyone who cheats after the deadline will be severely punished.
Chapter completed!