Zhang Ye looked at Shi Hanqing, the current governor of Mingzhou. This man was originally the chief clerk of the Mingzhou governor. His official reputation was not bad, so he escaped the disaster.
Zhang Ye felt that even if he sold them, he wouldn't be able to get one million sets of winter clothes. In addition to clothes, Mingzhou would also need seeds, tools, and cattle to resume production!
Many people don't have houses yet and need to build them... How much will it cost?
"Han Qing, do you know what will happen if you deceive me?"
Han Qing is not afraid. Although Zhang Ye kills many people, he is still reasonable: "Xiaoguan knows, but one million sets of winter clothes is only for now...at least not much. I definitely have no intention of deceiving the governor!"
"The southeastern rebels are now entrenched in the Taiwen area. When the weather gets cold, the people there may come running over. The court will also be responsible by then, so..."
When Zhang Ye saw Han Qing's righteousness, he knew that the other party had not deceived him, but he was helpless. This was something he could not solve.
"How did people spend the winter in the past?"
Han Qing said: "The governor thought that those wealthy families would care about the common people."
"Otherwise?"
Han Qing didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Captain, the wealthy families don't care about the common people at all. In previous years, they just threw them away if they died during the winter. The common people can only hide at home and hold some straw to resist. In any year, tens of thousands of people won't die!"
Zhang Ye couldn't stand listening anymore and still underestimated the viciousness of wealthy families towards serfs.
"Since Your Majesty has released the serfs, these people are the common people of the imperial court. How can the common people of our imperial court spend the winter like this? Do you have any idea?"
"There's nothing I can do if I'm a lower official!"
"Just think about it!"
Han Qing looked at Zhang Ye and said: "Xiaguan also has an idea, but I don't know if it is feasible or not."
"Firstly?"
Han Qing said: "The imperial court has just sent military uniforms to the new army..."
"That doesn't work, the army still needs to maintain its ability to fight!"
Zhang Ye did not kill Han Qing immediately, and Han Qing became more confident: "Captain, I am talking about summer clothes? Winter is coming soon, and the army needs to change clothes. Can the clothes they change be given to the people? Let the people have one first.
Clothes to wear? I will go to Hangzhou to collect old clothes, or the court can pay for them and buy them from the people of Hangzhou!"
"OK!"
"Won't the Governor ask His Majesty for instructions?"
"Why bother the emperor with such trivial matters? Do you have a lot of time as an emperor?"
But I heard that the emperor was very free and played with women every day...
Han Qing didn't dare to say anything anymore. As long as things were done well, when the Mingzhou Governor's Office was abolished in the future, he would have no problem becoming the prefect.
The Mingzhou Governor's Office is a military yamen and will be abolished sooner or later.
Or go south and become the Governor's Palace of Dongyue.
Han Qing went home first, found out his old clothes, and then mobilized his relatives and officials!
"Go and tell the people and wealthy households in the city, especially the wealthy households, that those who are rich can contribute money and efforts.
The court needs old clothes, and people can volunteer. Those wealthy households must either donate cloth, clothes, or pay money, or they will wait to die!"
"What should I do if the rich family doesn't agree? It's all the master..."
"If you don't agree, tell them that this is the decision of the Governor of Mingzhou. Should you ask Mr. Zhang to talk to them?"
In the De Xing Teahouse, many wealthy families were drinking tea and chatting. Now that the Mingzhou Governor's Office is in charge of Mingzhou, all entertainment in the city has been cancelled.
The wealthy people had no intention of having fun. Instead, they all came to the teahouse to meet each other!
Check to see if your old friend is still alive. On the other hand, chat, inquire about the situation, and see how the current situation has changed.
There have been no more murders in the Dudu Mansion these days, and everyone is relieved!
"It seems like it's over?"
"No, I heard that the land is still being checked. Now this land is a reminder. I don't dare to hide it anymore. It's better to hand it over."
"Zhang Yanwang kills people without batting an eyelid?"
"It's a hard time!"
"Why are you having a hard time? What you are saying is disrespectful to His Majesty!"
"Don't dare, don't dare, long live your Majesty!'
"Long live!"
Several rich people quickly raised their hands to the sky, and then rolled their eyes at the one with a bad atmosphere. Everyone was unhappy, and they didn't dare to do anything.
The person with the bad atmosphere is named Liu Yi. He was originally just a small rich man, but he is usually a good person, often doing good things and helping his neighbors!
In the past, using one's own money to do good things was considered a prodigal, but now Liu Yi has taken advantage of it.
After the imperial army entered the city, they inspected the land. After hearing about him, the Mingzhou Governor's Office directly rewarded Liu Yi with 500 acres of land, three shops, and also gave Liu Yi a lord. The rank of the lord was very low, but the benefits were many.
The key is that this time the wealthy family was killed, and Liu Yi's family was extremely stable. He had a friend who was a housekeeper in a wealthy family, and he should have been killed!
But Liu Yi went to the Governor's Mansion and talked about it, and the family was actually saved.
The person who has the ability to save lives at this time is the cow!
"Mr. Liu, you don't have to worry. But if we can't do it, why don't you deliberately try to trouble us?"
"Haha, who told you not to do good things, this is retribution!"
you're right!
It would be nice to be alive.
A group of wealthy people were silent and looked at Liu Yi with envy. At this time, someone remembered that Liu Yi had just come from the direction of the Governor's Mansion.
"Master Liu went to the Governor's Mansion again?"
"Yes, send some food!"
"I really envy you. We wanted to send food, but the Governor's Office wouldn't accept it."
Have a laugh!
Liu Yi caught everyone's attention and clapped his hands: "Now, your opportunity has come. The Governor's Mansion is now collecting grain, old clothes, and money. You can go and give them away. Collect them now."
"Is there any benefit to giving it away?"
"Yes, Master Liu, please give me some advice as to whether the Governor's Mansion will still kill us people!"
"I'm just frightened right now. Master Liu, please give me some advice. This gift giving is also very important!"
Liu Yi glanced at his tea cup, and someone immediately filled it up for him personally. He took a sip of tea and then spoke slowly.
"According to the court's rules and listening to the court's words, why does the court want to kill you? Do you think this is the truth?"
"Now the Governor's Mansion is open to collect things. As long as you seize the opportunity... you don't have to worry in the future!"
That’s nonsense!
Everyone suddenly understood, and the rich people immediately dispersed and went home to prepare their things.
They have food, so it's easy to manage.
"There must be a lot of old clothes, there must be a lot of them, the Governor's Mansion wants to collect them!"
Liu Yi shouted from behind, and he didn't know if those people remembered it.
Since he could talk to the Governor's Office, it was natural that he should do the work of mobilizing local wealthy people.
These rich people may not believe it if the government personally tells it, but it is useful to him. After all, we are all the same kind of people, and he is the example set by the court.