Local tyrants have existed for many years and will continue to exist in the future.
This is Yang Xuan's understanding.
It is also a consensus that local tyrants do great harm.
Colluded with local officials and used their hands to occupy people's fields and evade taxes.
"It's just a small harm."
Cao Ying also followed this time, riding a horse while giving analysis to everyone.
"A small harm?" The old thief sneered: "How many people have been ruined by them, is this a small harm?"
Cao Ying said: "No matter how great the harm is, it can be killed with just one slap."
"Then what's the big harm?" asked the old thief.
"Become a local official." Cao Ying said: "If you want to make a fortune, you have to collude with the officials. When the family power reaches its peak, they will turn their attention to the local officialdom."
This idea is exactly the same as that of businessmen.
"They will try their best to squeeze in their children, petty officials, officials... and gradually erode the local officialdom. When their people are everywhere, and when the local officialdom is controlled by them, just think about it, what will be the result?"
"Emperor!" The old thief was startled...
"That's right." Yang Xuan pulled the reins and fell back a little, "From then on, this place became a land of alienation, a country within a country. When there were more and more places like this, the Tang Dynasty also changed its name.
Already."
"Countless countries within countries... are terrifying." Uda shuddered, "It's more terrifying than those methods in the grassland."
"When local officials become family members, what do those officials think about? Serving the country? No, they think more about joining forces to gain benefits for the family, allowing more children to enter the officialdom...turning the entire place into the family's fields and pastures.
"
This topic was too heavy. Liao Jin, who was in the front, heard something and said, "So, back then Emperor Wu had wiped out the powerful locals, but those people were like weeds and could not be eradicated."
Everyone was silent.
After a long time, Yang Xuan said: "After a group of local powerful people have gone, new local powerful people will be born. Wherever there is profit, this kind of people are indispensable, and they will never be eliminated."
Yang Xuan still didn't know how far Lao Liao would go.
Until they entered a city.
The county magistrate came with his officials to greet him.
Deputy Envoy of Jiedu!
The second boss in Northern Xinjiang.
"Deputy envoy, I have arranged a place to live. I don't know what kind of food the deputy envoy likes. I have ordered some of the best cooks in the city to be on standby..."
This reception is attentive enough.
Some people may think this is too extravagant.
But how to maintain the majesty of the superior?
The power is unfathomable.
Wherever you go, you have to have a group of people beating gongs and drums to clear the way and drive away passers-by, so you have to pave the road with loess.
In this way, the people will naturally be afraid.
Majesty always comes from coercion!
That is from fear!
The best cooks are on call, the best accommodation arrangements are made, and the officials are respectful...
This is how majesty comes into being.
"oh!"
Deputy envoy Liao said calmly: "Go to the county office first."
"I'm going to prepare now."
At least make it thicker!
"Need not."
Arriving at the county hall, Liao Jin asked: "Are all the county officials here?"
The county magistrate nodded, "Everyone is here."
There are dozens of officials. Of course, there are not that many staff, and most of them are supernumerary.
Liao Jin said calmly: "I heard that the local powerful man in this county is named Zhao?"
The county magistrate smiled apologetically, "Yes."
"What do you think of Mrs. Zhao?"
The county magistrate bowed slightly and said, "Zhao built bridges and paved roads in the local area and was unwilling to be left behind. Whenever there was a shortage of work, he even ordered his family members to give him rice and medicine... he is a philanthropic person."
"Oh!" Liao Jin waved, and an accompanying clerk stepped forward.
"Read it!" Liao Jin picked up the paperweight and played with it.
Somewhat carelessly.
The clerk took out a pamphlet from his sleeve, dipped his index finger in his mouth, and opened it...
"In the first year of the Qian Dynasty, the Zhao family used usury to annex 300 acres of farmland. In the same year, the Zhao family became minor officials."
"In the second year of Da Qian's reign, the Zhao family used usury to annex 500 acres of land and robbed 100 acres of land. In the same year, the three Zhao families entered the county and became officials."
"In the third year of the Qian Dynasty, the Zhao family used usury to annex 900 acres of land and robbed 300 acres of land. One of the people died. In the same year, six of the Zhao family were appointed as officials. Among the original Zhao family's children, one was appointed as an official."
"In the fourth year of the Qian Dynasty, the Zhao family used usury to annex 1,300 acres of land, robbed 500 acres of land, and killed two people. They used usury to annex five shops. In the same year, seven people from the Zhao family entered the county."
"In the fifth year of Da Qian's reign, the Zhao family used usury to annex 2,100 acres of land, robbed 900 acres of land, killed and maimed nine people, and annexed six shops. In the same year, nine people from the Zhao family entered the county. Among them, the original Zhao Of the descendants of the clan, one is a county captain and the other is a bad commander..."
Cao Ying glanced at the old thief.
The husband needs more helpers, but the helpers must be reliable. The old thief is the old man beside the husband and can be cultivated... Of course, he is a little older, but he can be used at least!
Therefore, Cao Ying is also subtly telling the old thief some world affairs and officialdom struggles, just to make him mature quickly and be able to serve as the husband's assistant.
Today’s lesson is called: The harm caused by local tyrants to local areas and dynasties.
The old thief clearly relaxed.
He has a lot of experience. It can even be said that in terms of experience, no one in the small family can compare with him. It's just that this person has been devoted to tomb robbing for many years and doesn't care enough about the outside world.
Once I understand it now, those past experiences come into play and I understand it all at once.
"Since the sixth year of the Qian Dynasty, the Zhao family has used usury to annex 300 acres of land, robbed 100 acres of land, killed and maimed three people, and annexed eleven shops. The two Zhao families have entered the county..."
The clerk looked up at everyone and continued to read: "From the first year of the Qian Dynasty to the present, the Zhao family has built bridges and roads, given out porridge and medicine, worth... two thousand yuan."
Liao Jin smiled and said, "You have robbed so much and threw away two thousand coins. Is this a philanthropic person?"
The county magistrate was trembling all over and dripping with cold sweat.
Almost all the officials present turned pale.
"Throwing people to death, causing death and maiming, and yet nothing happens. Even taking advantage of the land and shops, and nothing happens. I want to ask, who is escorting the Zhao family, you?"
Liao Jin pointed at the county magistrate.
Plop!
The county magistrate knelt down and said, "I'm an official... I don't dare!"
"you?"
The chief clerk knelt down and said, "The lower official is guilty!"
"It's still you!"
The county captain knelt down.
Liao Jin said coldly: "I don't know why the Zhao family has exploited fewer fields this year. Is it because of compassion or some other reason?"
The chief secretary's back was wet with sweat, "Deputy envoy, it's... it's..."
"Yeah!" Liao Jin snorted coldly.
The main book collapsed, "Because there are only so many fields that can be plundered locally! It's gone!"
"Oh! No wonder." Liao Jin nodded, "Continue."
The minor official continued to read: "In the sixth year of Daqian's reign, the two Zhaos went to the state to serve as minor officials."
"If you eat up all the counties and prefectures, no grass will grow wherever you go, Zitai."
"Deputy Ambassador."
"Tell me what these figures look like?"
"locust."
These people are like locusts, squatting in the place to eat on weekdays. As their power grows, their ambitions and desires also expand. When the place is eaten up, they will set their sights on a higher stage.
Wherever it passes, not a blade of grass grows!
Liao Jin said calmly: "People of the Zhao family, take a step forward!"
Dozens of officials were hesitant.
The clerk raised the booklet in his hand, "Want to recite it? You can save face if you come out now, but when you recite it... it will be too late!"
An official took a step forward and said with a forced smile: "Deputy envoy, I am lowering my rank..."
A sergeant next to him held a scabbard in his hand and waved it violently!
Snap!
The official howled miserably, covering his lips and retreating. When he let go, his lips were swollen.
Gu Mi
"Kneel down!"
Officials came out one by one and knelt beside them.
There are only a few people left.
Liao Jin asked: "Is there anyone who has never received Zhao's property?"
No one answered.
Liao Jin sneered, "Is this the land of the Tang Dynasty or the territory of the Zhao family?"
"Deputy, spare your life!"
The officials howled.
This is too strong a statement.
They can't afford it.
"Zitai!"
"The official is here."
"Go and clean up the Zhao family!"
"Take orders."
Yang Xuan led his people out of the county house.
Cao Ying whispered: "Lang Jun, Liao Jin's move will offend local powerful people."
"I know, but I can't run away." Yang Xuan felt that Liao Jin had good intentions in bringing him in. He just thought that this young man was good and wanted to win over him to help him.
"The so-called rabbit dies and the fox is sad. The powerful and powerful people in those places will share the same hatred. From now on, Lang Jun will have a group of enemies."
Yang Xuan got on his horse and said, "Old Cao."
"exist."
"If I want to do something, I will always offend people. The bigger the thing I do, the more people I will offend."
All the officials in the county were wiped out.
The accompanying official said: "The deputy envoy asked Yang Shijun to clean up the Zhao family, and the subordinate was worried that Yang Shijun would complain and then break away from the deputy envoy."
"Yang Xuan is already the governor of a state when he is not even twenty years old. In the foreseeable future, this son will definitely become famous. So, why should he become famous?"
"Get promoted by accumulating merit? How many meritorious people in the world are complaining because they have not been rewarded. So, why should Yang Xuan be rewarded for his merit?"
The accompanying officials listened quietly.
"If you want to be successful, credit is only one of them. The most important thing is... you must learn to offend others!"
Liao Jin gently stroked his gray beard, "An official has a very good reputation among the people, but where does the good reputation come from? The local people say you are good, but what about the local powerful? It is not just the people, there are powerful people, and there are also officials. It is difficult for everyone to agree. .When everyone says hello with one voice, there is only one possibility. This person has pleased the group of people who control local public opinion!"
"Will Shangguan reuse such a person?"
"Will the DPRK reuse such a person?"
"Will Your Majesty reuse such a person?"
If officials above the provincial governor level want to be promoted, not only do they have to go through the process at court, the emperor will also consider it carefully.
For an official with an extremely good reputation, the emperor would probably murmur in his heart.
This man can actually please everyone, what is his ability?
No, how did you deceive me?
This person never makes mistakes and has no enemies. Will he form a clique in the future?
A senior official without an enemy is not a good senior official!
"If you want an official hat, you have to pay for it with blood!"
The officials who could accompany him were basically Liao Jin's confidants.
And these words were the lesson Liao Jin taught them. Once they learned it and understood it, they would benefit from it throughout their lives.
The officials bowed and shed tears of gratitude.
An official said softly: "Deputy envoy, I am presumptuous..."
Liao Jin nodded.
"I want to come here...it is said that Yang Shijun is the enemy of the country's abbot and others. He used to be close to the concubine's brother and sister, but now they have turned against each other. The deputy envoy ordered him to clean up the Zhao family today. This will allow him to have more presence in northern Xinjiang. Notoriety also means cultivation. But if you do this, wouldn't you offend the father of the country and the concubines?"
Naturally, his confidants would consider Liao Jin, and his words were very heartfelt.
When you serve as an official, you must not only benefit the place, but also leave some bad reputation. This is the right thing to do.
Yang Xuan had many enemies in Chang'an, but his reputation in northern Xinjiang was excellent and his reputation was little.
Liao Jin thinks this is inappropriate!
"I have lived to this age and it would be hypocritical to say that I have no ambition for fame."
Liao Jin was very frank in front of his confidants.
"But what do I want to do with my fame?"
"Northern Xinjiang! I have shed blood and tears here. I have experienced joy, anger, sorrow and joy."
"I have also been a fool, but I dare to say... all of this is for the Tang Dynasty and Northern Xinjiang!"
"The Northern Liao Dynasty is becoming more and more powerful, and the Tang Dynasty... is gradually showing its decline. The northern border is the northern gate of the Tang Dynasty. Once it is opened, the Northern Liao cavalry pours in, and the Tang Dynasty... is in danger!"
"If you want Northern Xinjiang to be strong and prosperous, you must first have talents, great talents. But great talents are so rare. Once discovered, they should be beaten and polished. But they should also be protected."
Yang Xuan was like a fire and lightning in Northern Xinjiang, and he was beaten all the way.
"My husband used to protect us and them, but he is old."
"Now..." Liao Jin smiled, "It's my turn."
…
Yang Xuan led his troops to the outside of Zhao's mansion.
When the door opened, he didn't know Yang Xuan, but he knew he was a big shot just by looking at his official uniform. He quickly smiled and said, "I dare to ask you about your identity. I'll invite the master to greet you."
Yang Xuan waved his hand, "Surround!"
Uda shouted: "Master orders, surround us!"
The cavalry dispersed, and the horses stretched out in all directions along the wall.
Menzi was panicked, "My lord..."
"Tell Mrs. Zhao to come out to greet us!"
The door trembled violently, but he subconsciously asked: "May I ask about your identity?"
"Yang Xuan!"
"Yang... Yang Shijun!"
The door stumbled and ran in.
Zhao Cun, the head of the Zhao family, was drinking tea, and the steward stood below, respectfully reciting:
"The fields in the south will have a good harvest this year. The old farmer has seen it and said that if it is less, the harvest can be half a percent more."
Zhao Cun is in his fifties and is well-maintained. Most of his hair and beard are black, and his skin is fair. "This is the protection of our ancestors."
"The fields to the west are a bit worse this year."
"Why?"
"That land is far away from the water source, so irrigation is inconvenient."
"Those bitch slaves!" Zhao Cun snorted coldly, "How much less do you charge?"
"It's said that the charge will be about 10% less."
"Then I'll deduct 20% of the money and food from those idiots!"
"yes."
Zhao Cun finished venting his frustration and said with a smile: "The children in the family have gone to the state. We need to send more people to deliver the news. Don't be stingy when it comes to money. If you don't pay generously, how can you gain generously?"
The steward smiled and said: "Alang has great vision, otherwise how could the Zhao family be in the current situation?"
Zhao Cun smiled and said: "Years ago, the Zhao family was just a small landowner, relying on some fields to survive. I saw something wrong early on."
He paused, took a sip of tea, and said happily: "What a world! What's the use of your money? What's the use of your land? If you don't become an official, you'll be a grandson!"
This is a vulgar statement, but it is extremely relieving.
"Remember, the common people are grandchildren, so what are Aye and Aweng? Officials, high officials!"
The shout from the door came.
"Alang, Commander Yang of Chenzhou is here."
Zhao Cun smiled and said: "Look, here comes an old man."
The steward said: "But I don't know the reason for his coming."
"You don't need to worry about these things. I just need to know that he is a person who likes wine, sex and wealth. Come, prepare wine and food, prepare some gold and silver, and wait until I go to welcome this old man."
He smiled and said: "Perhaps this Aweng can bring a bright future to the Zhao family!"
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The leader update has been completed, thank you all. Jazz will try to update three chapters in the future.