(Chapter 2: Anti-theft, it’s too late, it won’t be corrected until tomorrow! Sorry!!)
Upon hearing the imperial edict, all the officials present stood up straight as if they were on springs.
Everyone walked out of their seats hand in hand and came to the middle of the lobby. They quickly arranged their classes according to their grades, and then knelt down to face Xie Xiaofang, the leader.
Everyone's expressions were full of fear, and the fear came from the imperial edict that Xie Xiaofang presented.
The last time the imperial edict came, the south was decimated.
The people present were all personally involved in the "catastrophe", so they were still frightened.
Slowly opening the imperial edict, Xie Xiaofang read loudly: "The emperor is destined to be carried by heaven, and he said..."
The imperial edict is an announcement of major events to the whole country, and it is only an imperial edict for Jiangxi County. It is undoubtedly more appropriate to use a written document.
"I ordered Xie Xiaofang, a bachelor of the Prince's Young Master's Cabinet, to go to Jiangxi County to inventory the land. He also asked the local governor of Jiangxi, the feudal lord, and the yamen of all prefectures and counties to fully assist..."
"I will give you a flag to express my gratitude to King Xiaofang. Anyone below the fifth rank can be relieved of his duties. Those below the seventh rank... can be beheaded first and then reported!"
Officials below the fifth rank can be dismissed directly, and officials below the seventh rank can be beheaded first and then punished. This kind of power shocked everyone.
Officials present were well aware of the difficulty of clearing land.
But in the current situation, if they don't face the difficulties, they may be the ones who die.
As for simply dismissing yourself from office and not doing anything, that's not impossible, as long as you can withstand investigation.
In other words, once you dismiss your official position in protest, the emperor will conduct a thorough investigation of your background and uncover all your past dirty deeds.
Then, these things are used to punish sins.
Naturally, none of the people present dared to say that they were absolutely clean.
The eight students who boycotted the exams some time ago were all exiled to the northwest because of this routine.
In today's world, the emperor does not govern the world with morality, but governs officials with a sword.
The old routine of dismissing one's official position and becoming an official is no longer feasible today.
The emperor gives you the opportunity to serve as an official. If you don't cherish it, then go to hell.
Thoughts were racing in everyone's minds, but at this moment Xie Xiaofang had already read the last two words of book making.
"Appreciate this!"
Under the leadership of Governor Ding Yan, everyone present kowtowed and said: "I accept the decree, long live my emperor!"
Armed with the power of life and death, Xie Xiaofang came to Jiangxi County to preside over the inventory of his land. Xie Xiaofang's mood was different before and after.
Before coming, he only felt embarrassed and aggrieved, but when he actually finished reciting this decree, he felt a lot more heroic.
Since I have no choice, I might as well put my heart and soul into doing something great that will shine in the annals of history.
After carefully placing the imperial edict, Xie Xiaofang sat down on the chair and motioned for others to return to their seats.
After everyone was seated, Xie Xiao conveniently said: "Everyone, do you understand the emperor's will?"
Everyone replied: "I understand!"
"Time is running out now, so I won't waste any more nonsense!"
"Inventorying the land is a national policy decreed by the Emperor. You and I are both officials of the imperial court. Naturally, everything we do should be based on the emperor's order first!"
"You have to do it if you can figure it out, and you have to do it if you can't figure it out. Otherwise, you are resisting the decree, and resisting the decree will be severely punished!"
These words can be said to be full of murderous intent, and everyone was even more shocked at this moment.
"I have always believed that peace is the most important thing. Please don't let me get into trouble!"
These words can already be equated to threats, and everyone present can understand them clearly.
When everyone was shocked, Xie Xiaofang said again: "I have a three-step plan for this matter!"
"The first step, in the first month, you will convey the emperor's will to all the major households in the government!"
Everyone listened carefully. After all, if you neglect and mess up the errand, you may lose your head.
"You have to tell them that the emperor established this national policy for the sake of the court and the safety of the world!"
"As a subject, you should be loyal and respectful, so that you can live up to the emperor's grace!"
"If you obstruct and resist national policies, you are causing trouble for yourself. Only fools would do this!"
Xie Xiaofang smiled and said: "The past is not far away. I believe the gentry in Jiangxi County will understand the righteousness!"
The incident was indeed not that far away, so that the officials present had lingering fears at this moment.
"The second step is to formally implement the national policy..."
"The county governments in various places have sent out officials to measure all the land within their jurisdiction. The government offices are responsible for coordinating and supervising, and the two levels of government offices will seal the measured land together!"
"The prefectural and county governments each bear their own responsibilities for this mission. The emperor has specially ordered that the responsibilities will be held for life. You must all be careful!"
"During the inspection period, the governor's office and the chief secretary's office had to dispatch personnel to inspect various places!"
Scanning everyone's eyes, Xie Xiaofang said in an extremely serious tone: "When I came, the emperor said that he would send special personnel to conduct random inspections in various places!"
"Everyone, the government offices, county offices and the imperial court will supervise this matter, and must not commit fraud... Otherwise, I am afraid that the lives of the whole family will not be saved!"
It was originally an introduction to the second step, but to the ears of the officials, it all sounded like a warning.
The lives of the whole family are at risk. This is no longer a hint, but a sign of fairness.
"The third step...actually the third step has already been mentioned!"
"The third step is mainly to investigate and find out all those who practice favoritism and malpractice!"
When Xie Xiaofang said this, Hu Lizhen on the side thought of the people.
Even though the officials are doing their best, they really don't have enough manpower. If the people can take the initiative to supervise, then there will be no dead ends.
Living in the village all their lives and working for the officials and gentry all their lives, the common people naturally know the acres of land owned by these people.
However, the people are afraid of the officials and gentry, so it is not easy to get them to take the initiative to sue the officials.
"So, there was a Shang Lord Yuan Mu Lixin in ancient times. It seems that I have to handle a few iron cases first and let the people see it with their own eyes!"
"Not only must we handle the case fairly, but we must also reward those who accuse the officials and give them land!"
"It's just that although there are a lot of official lands in Jiangxi now, if you want to grant people land, you have to ask for a decree first!"
While Hu Lizhen was whispering and perfecting her ideas, Xie Xiaofang was not idle either and told everyone about things to pay attention to.
After more than an hour, after Xie Xiaofang spoke in detail, the discussion was finally over.
The officials left separately, but the senior officials of the Second Division of Fan Zhen and several prefects stayed behind.
On the surface, these people were asking for details, but in reality they wanted to build relationships with Xie Xiaofang.
Hu Lizhen couldn't stand this phenomenon, so he left the lobby directly and waited outside at a distance.
After another ten minutes, the remaining officials left one after another.
After everyone left, Hu Lizhen returned to the lobby.
"Sir, I have a way to help you fulfill the emperor's mandate!"
Sitting on the chair, Xie Xiaofang was a little tired at the moment, but he still cheered up and said, "Tell me and listen!"
So Hu Lizhen expressed her thoughts.
At first, Xie Xiaofang didn't take it seriously, but hearing Hu Lizhen's detailed steps cheered him up.
After finishing speaking, Hu Lizhen asked: "What do you think, Mr. Ge?"
Xie Xiao nodded and said conveniently: "You will be responsible for this matter. I hope you will not disappoint me!"
"I humbly accept my order!" Hu Lizhen saluted.
Previously, he was just a county magistrate, and his impartial law enforcement was limited to one county.
Now that he has arrived in Jiangxi County, with Xie Xiaofang's support, he can finally flex his muscles and take charge of the people.
"I will definitely live up to the expectations of the elder in my humble position!" Hu Lizhen was extremely excited.
Unexpectedly, Xie Xiaofang shook his head and emphasized: "It lives up to the emperor's expectations!"
"The lesson learned by Mr. Ge is right!"
When she said this sentence, Hu Lizhen realized that she had changed.
She actually flattered him... This made Hu Lizhen feel very guilty.