This was not the first time that Zhu Yuanzhang faced crowds of people crying and worshiping on the ground. He had seen similar scenes in Haozhou, Dingyuan, Chuzhou, Jinling, including Hongdu not long ago.
But if you think about it carefully, Zhu Yuanzhang's mentality has also changed a lot in the past few years.
At first, he was more like an avenger who carried a deep hatred, leading a group of poor buddies to crush those former enemies, step on their bones, and sing loudly to celebrate victory.
But gradually, as his power grew and his authority increased, he climbed to a quite high position. At this time, a group of people gathered around Zhu Yuanzhang, teaching him how to control his subordinates and how to be a leader.
Qualified superior...
Just like the case of Shi Mo Yisun, the whole family died for the Yuan Dynasty, and even the servants did not escape. They are loyal and loyal. If you want a country to be stable, you need to praise loyalty. Even the loyal ministers of the Yuan Dynasty should be greatly rewarded.
praise.
Zhu Yuanzhang once wavered, maybe he really should do that, that is the pattern of a wise king and a holy lord, and that is the method that a wise superior should have.
Fortunately, there is a clear-headed person beside Lao Zhu.
He fought against all opinions and won in successive debates, morally convinced the main figures within the Zhu Jiajun, and wrote an article that can be called a program...
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he had entered a new realm, a realm that was very mysterious and difficult to describe.
Others call him "high-ranking", but Zhu Yuanzhang was once an out-and-out "low-ranking"...
Now, he has announced land equalization laws and land policies to these people. He is neither a superior nor a subordinate, he is a law enforcer!
A law enforcer who respects the laws of nature and practices equal division of land.
This law enforcer can be the governor of the town, the commander of the capital, the Duke of Wu... Of course, it can also be the king of Wu, or the emperor!
Anyway, no matter what the name is, his mission is to uphold the laws of heaven and enforce the law fairly.
What is that truth?
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but turn his head and look at the magical young man who gave him the answer... Lao Zhu turned around and found Zhang Ximeng gnawing on a bun, his cheeks bulging like a hamster.
There was nothing he could do, who made Lao Zhu talk so much nonsense, and the people below were staring at him intently, and he was hungry again. If he didn't take advantage of Lao Zhu to stop, the big guy leaned over to express his gratitude, so he hurriedly took a few bites, and he didn't know when he would be able to eat again.
It’s time to fill your stomach!
Zhu Yuanzhang saw this, what else could he say, and don't waste time.
“The folks have come from afar, let’s treat them all to a meal!”
Hearing that Lao Zhu wanted to treat a guest, Zhang Ximeng trembled subconsciously, "Zhu Chongba, don't cause trouble! If you make a pot of pearl emerald white jade soup and eat everyone, it will be a joke."
Zhang Ximeng was worried, but these people didn't know what was going on. They thought it was delicacies from mountains and seas, land and water!
This is Duke Wu Guo. He is hoeing the ground with golden hoes. How can he be so bad as to invite us to dinner? No way!
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It’s not in vain, let’s have a good meal!
This group of people was full of expectations. There were many of them and they were received at the military camp's school grounds. Behind it was the military's large kitchen. Following Lao Zhu's order, it took less than half an hour to smell the aroma of rice.
The soldiers came over first and gave each of them a small bench.
You can squat or sit on the floor, and then put two large bowls on the bench, one for rice, one for vegetables, and a pair of chopsticks.
Next came the soldiers carrying wooden barrels to deliver the food... The staple food was steamed buns and rice. It is worth mentioning that since it was a banquet for guests, a small spoonful of lard was put in each person's bowl.
It's great mixed with rice or in vegetable soup.
Then came the dishes, stewed tofu with cabbage, stir-fried bean sprouts with wine and vegetables, and radish and pickles. They were all ordinary things, and even Zhu Jiajun’s classic dish braised pork was not included.
Frankly speaking, everyone is a little disappointed after seeing this, is that all?
Duke Wu is too stingy!
But everyone is really tired after coming all the way and standing there for so long.
He simply lowered his head and started eating.
Not to mention, Zhu Jiajun’s rice is new. It is fragrant when cooked, and the dishes are cooked with enough heat and full of flavor, especially the spoonful of lard, which is a perfect match!
With a history of 5,000 years, ordinary people can generally keep their stomachs full for only a few decades. If you don’t believe me, ask an elderly person if the lard rice is delicious.
Fat, sufficient calories, and enough salt are the delicacies of 99% of the people, and they may not be able to eat them even during the New Year.
It's just that compared to Wu Guogong's identity, it's just a bit stretched.
But soon everyone forgot about it. They lowered their heads and ate with big mouthfuls, their faces filled with the happiness of being full.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was also walking among the crowd holding steamed buns and vegetable bowls, chatting with everyone from time to time and asking about his family's situation.
Every citizen was frightened and nodded in agreement.
Lao Zhu circled around and returned to the high platform. He smiled at the big guy.
"How was the meal?"
"Okay, very good!" Someone agreed quickly.
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but laugh, "Isn't that right? You should dislike me for being stingy, right? A Duke of Wu, with hundreds of thousands of troops in his hands, wants to treat everyone to some delicacies from the mountains and seas. Bring the chicken, fish and duck meat and eat and drink.
So what can I do? Are you reluctant to let go?"
The common people are not good at hiding and can only laugh at it.
Zhu Yuanzhang said sternly: "To be honest with you guys, I really can't bear it! We have to raise troops, fight wars, build water conservancy projects, and set up schools. No amount of money is enough to fill it. This is the reason why there is a great difficulty.
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"Of course, it doesn't mean that we can't afford to treat you all... It's just that I treat you to this to tell you that as long as we allocate the fields according to the rules, in a year or two, we will be able to eat every meal
Serving such a meal...of course, lard is not included!"
Lao Zhu said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, you are the best at settling accounts. Come over and settle the accounts for everyone!"
Zhang Ximeng was helpless and said to himself, just forget about performing by yourself, why would you want me to do it?
Stepping onto the stage, Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "Although our Changxing is densely populated, it is adjacent to Taihu Lake and has unusually fertile land. I have sent people to inquire. Based on the current situation, everyone in Changxing's countryside can get a share of
The fields range from five to eight acres, and some with a sparse population can be allocated ten acres of land. Calculated based on five acres, one stone and five buckets of grain are produced in one season, two seasons in a year is three stones, and five acres is fifteen stones. According to the land tax, it is necessary
The payment is one stone and five stones. Taking into account losses, the maximum levy in various places is two stones. In other words, if nothing unexpected happens, a person can get thirteen stones of food a year. Based on the three stone ration, there are still ten stones of food left. Half of it is saved for shortage.
Halfway out, I replaced it with oil and salt cloth, and raised some chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs. When the New Year comes, what I will have on the table is not a spoonful of lard, but a big pot of stewed meat."
Zhang Ximeng simply calculated the account, but what surprised him was that there was no thunderous cheers or joy, and the eyes of the big guys were still a little suspicious, and they even said it looked like a fool, Zhu Jiajun was the best at settling accounts,
Is this the level?
Zhang Ximeng was startled for a moment, then quickly added: "Under the rule of the lord, this is indeed the case. There are no other exorbitant levies and miscellaneous taxes. Even if the peasants have to be levied and the farming season is delayed, they will find ways to compensate. If there are indeed difficulties, the land tax will be reduced."
After he finished speaking, there was finally movement among the people. People were whispering to each other, and the voices were getting louder and louder... The big guys couldn't believe it. When had the farmers' accounts been settled so easily?
There are land taxes, dingyin, exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes. Landlords also have land rents, and even temples can collect rents... Who would allow the common people to have surplus food?
All the nobles regard the common people as fat, and they will only cut the knife repeatedly until there is no more oil and water to squeeze out.
As a result, Zhu Jiajun told them that as long as they paid some land taxes every year, they could live a stable life. Even if Zhu Jiajun was a good person, what would happen to the gentry and landlords below?
What should the officials do?
Seeing that the people were hesitant, Zhu Yuanzhang said loudly again: "Folks, we understand your concerns... But we can pat our chests and tell everyone that Mr. Zhang is right, and he hasn't said that there are people in front and behind your houses.
, if you still have some land, you can build a house, plant trees and raise silkworms, it’s up to you... If you don’t have ten shi of food left over all year round, you can come to us!”
"Furthermore, we can also tell everyone that the officials in the Yamen of Changxing Prefecture have been arrested, and the gentry landlords who asked for a suspension of land equalization have also been arrested by us. If there is any resistance at the local level, we will let the soldiers do it now.
Get off the horse! In short, Zhu Yuanzhang is true to his word. Now let the soldiers follow you back to your hometown, go from village to village, measure the acres, and implement the equalization of land! Anyone who dares to stop him will be killed immediately! You are not polite!"
Having said this, these common people finally began to believe in Zhu Yuanzhang, and more and more people cried uncontrollably. Looking at Lao Zhu again, the barrier disappeared and there was only deep respect.
Sure enough, Zhu Yuanzhang did what he said. When he finished speaking, Geng Bingwen had already sent soldiers over. Each small flag led eight people and headed for a village. Starting from the village near Changxing, no one was spared.
When facing the gentry and landlords, first find out the situation and welcome those who are willing to cooperate. If you are willing to resist, then you can only use soldiers and horses to eliminate them!
In fact, there was no need for the Zhu Jiajun to take action at all. When the people passed the news back, every village was like an explosion. Countless young people appeared, and even women came forward.
Zhu Jiajun, regardless of gender, all divides the land. Even for our own land, we must bravely step out of the house.
Militiamen have sprung up all over the place. With their support, it is indeed like destroying everything!
Faced with this situation, Zhu Yuanzhang was not only happy but also a little ashamed.
"Sir, we have occupied Changxing for some time, and the people are still doubtful of us!"
Zhang Ximeng sighed: "After all, no matter how nice it is, if you give out orders one after another, no one will actually implement them, and the people will not take them seriously."
Zhang Ximeng thought for a while and then said: "My lord, since you have resorted to thunderbolt measures, those gentry and landlords who stubbornly resist can't condone it. However, their family members, especially the elderly, women and children, please show your kindness and make proper arrangements."
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help laughing, "Sir, don't worry, in fact, except for a few gentry who have committed serious crimes, we are reluctant to kill anyone!"
"What do you mean, lord?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "No, someone just gave us a suggestion. He said that although tens of thousands of people have graduated and left in the prisoner-of-war camp, we cannot lack these laborers. Therefore, he suggested that the criminals should be returned to prison.
There are all kinds of people who have been put into the hard labor camp and asked to cultivate wasteland and build cities so that they can continue to work for us."
Zhang Ximeng blinked. This idea coincided with his, but who was so smart that he could come up with such a good idea?
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and sent a piece of advice to Zhang Ximeng. There were three words on it: Hu Weiyong!