Zhou Zheng heard Lin Feng's words and knew that the test was coming.
This is the key.
If he can help Lin Feng successfully seize Peijun, he, the temporary governor of Peijun, will become a regular official.
Zhou Zheng thought quickly and said after a moment: "Reporting to Duke Zhen, I have three suggestions for you."
Lin Feng smiled and said, "Tell me about it."
Zhou Zheng looked respectful and said quickly: "First, please give an order to the Duke of Zhen. Officials from the entire Pei County who are willing to submit to Qin will have their official positions unchanged and let the past be forgotten. At the same time, Qin will give a certain amount of money to those who surrender based on their contribution. of commendation.”
"That's right."
Lin Feng nodded and answered.
There was a look of approval on his face.
Zhou Zheng's thinking is very good. You have come to the unfamiliar Peijun. If you want to conquer Peijun, you must first solve the problem not by massacre.
Killing can only vent your inner anger.
However, if you want to ensure long-term peace and order in the local area, you must make the local area stable.
A smooth transition is key.
Of course, those who deserve to be killed must still be killed, not just with mercy, but with both kindness and power.
Lin Feng looked expectant and said, "What about the second aspect?"
Seeing Lin Feng's gentle attitude, Zhou Zheng was greatly encouraged, and said again: "Report to the Duke, the second suggestion of humble duty, please ask the Duke to send an order to the people of Pei County. Pass over the people without harming them at all. At the same time, the per capita tax in Pei County will be changed to one per acre, and the tax will be approved based on the land, and the remaining taxes will be reduced."
"good!"
Lin Feng spoke in approval.
There was a touch of certainty on his face.
Although Zhou Zheng is a county magistrate, he has a unique vision. Why does he say that he will not harm the people at all?
Just for the sake of public support.
In Pei County under the rule of the Jin State, the people's lives were better than in the Xia State. Although there are no more excessive taxes and levies in the past, the current life is just hand to mouth, and it is not a good life.
After all, there are many big families oppressing the local area, and the land of the common people is not much.
Under this premise, if the tax collection method is changed, the people in Pei County will side with Qin.
Since then, the people's hearts have returned.
Lin Feng became more and more expectant and asked again: "Where is the third suggestion?"
Zhou Zheng said again: "Reporting to Duke Zhen, the third suggestion is for scholars and businessmen. I carefully studied Qin's taxation and imperial examinations. Qin issued a business license and collected taxes according to the government's permission."
"For businessmen, business taxes have been standardized, which reduces the burden on businessmen."
"Overall, the burden on merchants is reduced."
"For Peijun, there are many merchants and their strength is not weak. These people are willing to stand on the side of Qin and support Qin and no longer support Jin. The strength of Peijun as a whole and the power to resist Qin will be further weakened. .”
"It's even what people want."
"As long as the army passes by, countless people will support it, and they will eat pots of wine to welcome the king."
Zhou Zheng talked eloquently and said: "Businessmen and scholars are one, and there is support for merchants. As for the scholars, the Duke of Guo issued another order, and all the scholars in Pei County were allowed to participate in the imperial examination, and countless people had the opportunity to become officials through the imperial examination. , instead of simply not having a chance.”
"At that time, the scholars will also support it."
"Everyone from common people to powerful businessmen to scholars will have the opportunity to change their destiny."
"That's the greatest strength."
"If you have all these people in your hands, although there will be some who resist the Qin army, there will be some who will resist the Qin army. But these resistance forces are actually vulnerable to the common people, businessmen and scholars."
Zhou Zheng continued: "When the army arrives, countless people will submit."
Lin Feng's expression became more and more approving.
Zhou Zheng is a man of great talent.
The suggestion just now seems simple, but in fact it is logically clear and logical, which is extremely critical for local governance.
It is not difficult for such people to govern a place, even a state.
Lin Feng nodded and said: "You are right, the three suggestions are very good. I, the Great Qin Xingyi Master, entered the Jin Kingdom to save the people from the fire and water, to give businessmen and scholars a chance to stand up, so that countless people can make full use of their talents. To make the best use of everything. In a word, our Qin army came to Jin not to cause destruction, but to let more people have a better life, and let more people live with more dignity and more splendor. This is what people want."
"The Duke is wise!"
Zhou Zheng answered respectfully.
Lin Feng's words were the key. No matter how much he said, it was actually just one sentence.
Qin came to offer benefits.
This is the key.
After all, this is driven by interests.
Lin Feng's thoughts changed and he said directly: "I still lack someone to join the army. Are you willing to serve?"
boom! !
Zhou Zheng's mind exploded.
The whole person felt dizzy.
He didn't expect that he would suddenly have such an opportunity.
If Lin Feng joins the army, he must be by Lin Feng's side. This is a great opportunity.
Although he served as the governor of Pei County, he was in charge and his power was not weak. But such a ruling party is almost the limit for people like Zhou Zheng.
In this life, it is difficult to climb up.
Following Lin Feng, even if he is just a soldier in the army for the time being, his identity has changed, that is, he is Lin Feng's man.
The future can be supported.
Zhou Zheng came back to his senses, knelt on the ground with a plop, knelt on the ground with his head, and saluted: "Zhou Zheng, I am willing to serve the Duke of our country."
"Get up."
Lin Feng nodded and ordered: "You stay with me and take up the position of joining the army. In addition, you will still act on behalf of the prefect of Pei County. As the magistrate of Qiao County, you can arrange it and leave it to the people below." "
"I humble my duty and obey my orders."
Zhou Zheng stood up and answered excitedly.
Lin Feng stood up and ordered: "You are busy, I will go to the military camp to take a look."
"Here!"
Zhou Zheng answered again.
He personally escorted Lin Feng out and suddenly said: "My lord, we are in Qiao County, how long will we have to garrison the army?"
Lin Feng thought for a while and said: "I will immediately arrange your three suggestions to spread the news about Heibingtai throughout Pei County. There must be a time difference between the time we go south and the time when the news spreads. Let's do this. After three days, the army will continue to move south. As for you, first complete the handover and properly handle the affairs of Qiao County."
"I understand."
Zhou Zheng followed Lin Feng again, and after sending Lin Feng away, he returned to the hall hand in hand with Ye Yongchao and Chen Xiwen.
At this moment, Zhou Zheng sat down, still a little dizzy.
Suddenly, he joined the army and became someone around Lin Feng.
He reached the sky in one step.
Ye Yongchao said respectfully: "Congratulations on joining the army. You have now become a person beside the Duke of Zhen. Since then, you have reached the sky and left Pei County. Your current identity and status far exceed that of a prefect of a county. You can expect to be a governor in the future. You can even enter the imperial court. It is also possible for the center to be an official."
Chen Xiwen looked admiringly and said: "Joining the army is wise and knowledgeable. It is because he knows the art of governing the country that he has the opportunity he has today. Speaking of which, it is because he is prepared for joining the army and encounters opportunities. If you join the army without the foundation accumulated in daily life, you will not have the usual knowledge. How can you work hard and be favored by the prince casually?"
Both of them were flattering.
But in their hearts, they were extremely envious.
This is opportunity.
Zhou Zheng glanced at Ye Yongchao and Chen Xiwen, and said solemnly: "I will no longer serve as the county magistrate. Next, Ye Yongchao will take over as the county magistrate, and Chen Xiwen will serve as the county magistrate. As for the selection of the county captain, you can decide for yourself."
"Enter Qin, this is your opportunity."
"Especially here, Duke Zhen. When you meet him, you have a general idea of his nature."
“If you do things well, you will be promoted.”
"So, do your best."
Zhou Zheng talked eloquently and said: "Whether you can seize this opportunity depends on your own ability. From now on, I will mainly work with the Duke of Guo, and strive to help the Duke achieve the victory over Pei County in the shortest possible time. control."
Ye Yongchao said quickly: "Please don't worry if you join the army, I will do my best."
"So does a humble job."
Chen Xiwen also opened his mouth to answer.
Zhou Zheng continued: "You two are responsible for the propaganda of Qiao County."
"I understand the humble position!"
Ye Yongchao and Chen Xiwen also answered in unison.
There was a look of anticipation on both of their faces.
Suddenly, Ye Yongchao said: "Joining the army, Beizhi has some contacts with the magistrate of Fuxian County in the south of Pei County and the county magistrate of Linsui County. Beizhi is willing to send a letter to notify them and ask them to surrender."
Chen Xiwen said: "I know the magistrate of Dan County in the south of Pei County, and I am willing to send a letter to recruit him."
"Okay, everyone can pass the letter on their own."
Zhou Zheng had a smile in his eyes and said: "I also know some people. We all sent letters to each other and quickly informed people everywhere. We made Peijun surrender in the shortest time. Whether it is me or you, Benefits can be gained.”
"As you command!"
Ye Yongchao and Chen Xiwen answered in unison.
Zhou Zheng explained some other details and asked Ye Yongchao and Chen Xiwen to prepare separately.
As the people from Heibingtai spread the news of Qiao County's surrender, and Ye Yongchao, Chen Xiwen, and Zhou Zheng each began to persuade them, Qiao County suddenly became turbulent during December. Countless people learned that You Meng had been killed on the front line. Countless people learned that Lin Feng's army had entered Qiao County.
For a time, countless people knew that Lin Feng was coming.
Many people are thinking individually.
In just a few days, there was different news all over Pei County.
Fuxian and Linsui counties in the south of Qiao County, as well as Danxian in the south and other places, all raised flags to surrender and issued notices of submission to the Qin State.
Lin Feng had already led his army southward at this time.
All the way south, there are no obstacles.
Fuxian, Linsui and Dan counties, as well as Qixian, Longkang, Xiang and Hong counties all surrendered. Wherever Lin Feng went, he watched the wind and fell.
The entire Pei County fell into Lin Feng's hands in just half a month.
The army led by Lin Feng went south to the north bank of the Huai River and approached Zhongli County in the north of Jiujiang County in Yangzhou in the south.
For a time, Jiujiang County was shocked.
The whole of Jiujiang became nervous.
