The next day, Yang Fan held a public trial in Huating Town, and the Wang brothers were beheaded on the spot.
Regarding the fact that Yang Fan killed the chicken to scare the monkeys as soon as he arrived in Huating County, all the major aristocratic families felt that Yang Fan was too arrogant.
But Yang Fan hung the heads of the Wang brothers directly at the gate of the Huating County government office, and the Jiangnan gentry no longer dared to complain.
Especially the Jiangnan Wang family, in the name of a branch of the Langxie Wang family, when Yang Fan announced the crimes of the Wang brothers one by one, they could only swallow their anger.
The Wang family disciple who had been shouting earlier felt a chill on his neck, as if his head was not safe.
Yang Fan is really ruthless!
By killing the Wang brothers in such a big way, they were not afraid of offending the Langxie Wang family.
If they dare to resist again, Yang Fan will definitely settle the score with them.
Yang Fan's name as God of Killing is not random.
For a time, the children of various aristocratic families in the south of the Yangtze River were silent and could only stay quietly for fear of being stared at by Yang Fan.
However, this also led to Yang Fan quickly gaining the trust of the people in Jiangnan.
When Yang Fan built houses, wharves, and shipyards in the name of building a government office, all the Jiangnan nobles responded with silence.
In particular, Yang Fan recruited refugees and Shanyue people as laborers with great fanfare. These Jiangnan nobles maintained an attitude of neither support nor opposition.
But they were a little confused.
Why didn't Yang Fan open a government office in the prosperous Jiangning County, and instead went to Huating County, a place where nothing matters?
When the news that Yang Fan built a governor's palace in Huating County gradually spread in Jiangnan, many refugees who could not survive escaped from the control of the Jiangnan family and went to Huating County.
After all, Yang Fan, the governor-general, promised that as long as he helped build a house and paid a certain down payment, he would be able to have a home as long as he paid back a little money every month.
At first, no one knew what the gatha was, until Shanyue people broke the news.
As long as they are willing to work hard, a family of five can settle down in Huating County.
At the same time, as long as you can become a worker in the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, each person will not only receive 20 cents per day, but also a portion of meat and rice for a family of five...
For most people, this is a great thing.
Suddenly, people from other prefectures and counties poured into Huating County like crazy, many of them even brought their families with them.
No way, according to this salary, a strong laborer can support a family of five with one day's work, which is even more than enough.
Those who don’t have a house can still get a house to live in
Although this house still needs to be paid back every month, Yang Fan said that it can be exchanged for two days of labor every month. This is simply pie in the sky.
Only the Jiangnan nobles could not figure out what Yang Fan was up to.
In their opinion, Yang Fan simply has too much money and no place to use it, and he is a fool!
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In the Huating County government office, for seven or eight days, Yang Fan was planning how to layout the future "Greater Shanghai".
After all, once a design is finalized, it cannot be easily changed.
This may be related to planning thousands of years from now.
After making some ideas based on the future of Shanghai and the current situation, Yang Fan summoned everyone to discuss the matter.
"Quan Changshi, what's wrong with you?"
After not seeing each other for just a few days, Quan Wanji, Pei Xingjian, and Wang Xuance looked a lot more haggard.
The little fat man Di Renjie also had two big dark circles under his eyes.
"Grand Governor, we have just completed the important task you assigned us. We are settling the Shanyue people and recruiting refugees. We are also preparing to report to you!" Quan Wanji bowed.
Yang Fan helped Quan Wanji up and said: "Quan Changshi, although these are important, the more important thing is the body. It requires a balance between work and rest. If you all fall down from exhaustion, who will handle these affairs!"
Hearing this, everyone's eyes turned red.
At this moment, everyone felt that their choice was right.
As the saying goes, a scholar dies for his confidant. Yang Fan cares about them so much, so of course he must repay Yang Fan for his kindness.
"Thanks to the Governor's care, we will do our best to do our best for the Governor."
Seeing everyone's expressions, Yang Fan understood in his heart, smiled and said: "Although we are in a superior-subordinate relationship, we are like brothers in private, so there is no need to say these polite words, so you can help me see what this plan is. "
After reading the drawings and understanding it, everyone was a little confused!
"A city that can accommodate tens of millions of people is ridiculous..."
This plan was so big that no one present had heard of it.
After a long conversation, Quan Wanji was still confused and asked: "Grand Governor, what is a school? What is a hospital? And what are factories for? Will building a tall building with dozens of floors not collapse?"
Thinking that Quan Wanji was rarely in Chang'an and had no idea about the reforms in Junyangfang, it was tantamount to playing the harp to an ox.
However, Wang Xuance obviously knew about it and quickly explained: "Chang Quan, the school is a place for children to study. Anyone who wants to read and read can study there. The school will be able to provide talents for the governor in the future."
"A hospital is a place where doctors treat diseases. If someone is sick, they go there for treatment..."
"A factory is just like a workshop, but it is larger than a workshop. It is used to produce various supplies. These things can be sold, and workers who enter the factory can make money."
"As for the high-rise building with dozens of floors, I have never seen it. I just heard from the governor that a high-rise building with dozens of floors can be built with cement and steel bars."
Everyone suddenly realized.
Quan Wanji's eyes immediately lit up: "Grand Governor, if we build a school, wouldn't it mean that poor people can read and write?"
Quan Wanji, a high-rise building with dozens of floors, was not surprised. Instead, he was very interested in the school.
If all the children of poor people can read and write, then...
Quan Wanji's heart was trembling, and he didn't dare to think about it anymore.
This is simply an era-defining reform.
"Yeah." Yang Fan nodded.
Of course he could imagine Quan Wanji's shock.
If it were the 21st century, this would simply be something unworthy of praise.
But now it’s the Tang Dynasty!
Almost all books and texts are monopolized by aristocratic families, and ordinary people have no such opportunity at all.
Hearing this, everyone was inexplicably excited.
They all bowed solemnly to Yang Fan: "Grand Governor, on behalf of the people of the world, I thank you."
"What are you doing?" Yang Fan asked.
"Grand Governor, studying is not easy, and it is even more difficult for poor people to study. This is simply a great achievement for a long time."
Wang Xuance briefly talked about his study experience.
Yang Fan sighed after hearing this.
Although I knew that studying in ancient times was difficult, I never imagined that it would be so difficult for the people at the bottom to study.
No wonder Quan Wanji was so excited when he heard that he was running a school.
This completely opens a door and opens up a bright road for poor people all over the world.
After calming down, Quan Wanji frowned and said: "Grand Governor, although building a school is a good thing, Huating County is located in a remote area and sparsely populated. I'm afraid no gentleman is willing to come here to teach."
"Besides, almost all literate gentlemen are under the control of noble families. It is not easy to get him to come over. I am afraid that the Jiangnan nobles will interfere with it."
After careful consideration, Quan Wanji realized that running a school was really difficult.
Xi Junmai asked with confusion: "Let those people come to teach in the school. The governor pays them salaries. Why don't they come?"
Quan Wanji thought for a while and said:
"General Xi doesn't know that most of the officials above the court, including those at the local level, are from aristocratic families. If a scholar wants to get ahead, no one will recommend you. It's even harder to get into an official career than to reach the sky."
"It is relatively easy for people from aristocratic families to become officials. They have hundreds of thousands of years of heritage and intricate relationships. Coupled with the alliance between aristocratic families, it can be said that almost all scholars in the Tang Dynasty are in aristocratic families. Even the emperor dare not Blatantly confronting the aristocratic family."
"Think about it, if poor people can study and become officials, wouldn't they compete with the aristocratic family for profit. The aristocratic family does not want to give up the power in its hands, and will definitely take the greatest revenge on anyone who challenges this power."
"Throughout the dynasties, most of the battles in the court were compromises between the emperor and the major families. After all, the court needs officials and the families need authority, and they each get what they need."
"But once the Grand Governor opens a school in Jiangnan to provide poor people with opportunities to study, become literate, and even enter official careers, it is tantamount to a broad road for ordinary people to have a way out. How can the aristocratic family be willing to let the school go? exist?"
"Therefore, even if the school is built, the aristocratic family will not release their husbands to teach."
"Although the Jiangnan family is now in disarray, once these people unite to resist, their influence will be extraordinary."
After hearing these words, everyone nodded in agreement.
Indeed, if you want the family to recognize the existence of the school, you still need to play a game.
However, Yang Fan was a little disapproving and said firmly: "Quan Zhangshi, the school still needs to be run. Anyone who dares to stop it will have their claws chopped off. As for sir, I will help you find a way. You just need to make arrangements." That’s it.”
Of course Yang Fan knew that the resistance would be great, but with Xiao, the leader of the world in Jiangnan, there shouldn't be any big problems.
As for the teacher, Yang Fan thought of someone and it was time to find time to visit him.
We said goodbye to each other in Chang'an last time, and I really missed it!
Hearing that Yang Fan was so radical, Quan Wanji quickly advised: "Please think twice, Governor. Although those aristocratic families are afraid of taking action now because of the power of the Governor, after all, the officials in Jiangnan are all members of aristocratic families. Once they unite, , what a big trouble.”
"I think we should start slowly. The school should also recruit some children of noble families. After cultivating some talents, we will have the strength to compete with the noble families."
After pondering for a moment, Yang Fan nodded slightly: "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. Build the school first according to the plan, and then advertise it widely in the city. Anyone who is willing to come to study, whether they are children of scholars or common people, Or refugees, as long as they are willing to learn, they can enroll. As for the teachers, the governor will find a way."
"promise!"
Although Quan Wanji felt a heavy burden on his shoulders, he was very excited?
This is a major event that benefits people all over the world. Once successful, it will definitely go down in history.
As Quan Wanji left, Yang Fan said to Wang Xuance: "Xuance, it's up to you to take care of the hospital affairs. In addition to finding some doctors locally, you should write a letter as soon as possible and ask Junyangfang to send some doctors over, and let the doctors come as soon as possible. The hospital is functioning.”
In Yang Fan's view, in ancient times when medical conditions were backward, it was necessary to build hospitals.
After speaking, Yang Fan continued:
"Xingjian, I appoint you as the magistrate of Huating County. You will be responsible for all kinds of planning and personnel mobilization. This workload is heavy. If you see who needs cooperation, just bring it up."
"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief. I will definitely live up to your expectations. Di Renjie is young and smart and has many talents. I hope to have him work together." Pei Xingjian said happily.
Yang Fan nodded and said, "Well, the governor appointed Di Renjie as the head of Huating County. The two of you must cooperate with each other. If you have anything you don't understand, ask Chief Quan Shi."
"My subordinates know, thank you very much, Commander-in-Chief!" Di Renjie replied loudly, with a lot of dark circles under his eyes in excitement.
Yang Fan waved his hand: "Then you go and do your work first."
There are so many things to do, just talent alone can make you overwhelmed!
Fortunately, several famous officials were tricked, otherwise it would be really difficult!
After watching a few people leave, Yang Fan asked Xi Junmai: "Is there any movement from those aristocratic families? If nothing happens, find a few people to accompany me out tomorrow."
Xi Junmai nodded and said with some worry: "According to the intelligence, since the Zifan and Lin clans were arrested, everyone in the Jiangnan family was in danger and did not dare to make any noise. However, hundreds of thousands of mountain people and refugees suddenly They are pouring into Huating County, and all the projects have not started yet. They have no money, no land, and nothing to do. If time goes by, unrest may occur."
Hearing this, Yang Fan nodded in agreement.
The principle of being full and warm and thinking about lust has not changed since ancient times!
Just giving them food and drink every day is not the answer, you have to make use of these people.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan said: "Register all these people by household unit by serial number, and then assign one person from each household to let them take turns to wash sand or dredge the river, and distribute food and salary based on the amount of work done every day..."
Immediately, Yang Fan brought over all the methods he used to manage the refugees in Junyangfang.
After arranging various matters, Yang Fan came to Baiyun Mountain with his guards.
Baiyun Mountain is located southwest of the ancient city of Suzhou and on the shore of Taihu Lake. It is known as "the first mountain in Wuzhong" and "the scenic spot in the south of the Yangtze River".
Walking into Baiyun Mountain, the mountain is steep and dangerous. It is famous for its three unique features: "red maples, strange rocks and clear springs".
Yang Fan came here, of course, not to enjoy the mountains and rivers, but to pull the tiger's skin and pull the banner.
He had met Chen Xueli once in Chang'an, and he knew that Chen Xueli's reputation in Jiangnan was a household name.
If this great scholar is willing to work in his school, he will definitely attract many people to come.
Walking through a forest path, a manor was vaguely visible.
This manor, which was extremely famous among Jiangnan literati, looked nothing surprising from the outside.
Surrounded by a bamboo fence several feet high, the surrounding area is quiet and elegant, with the gurgling river water giving it the elegance of living in seclusion.
As the fence gate opened, three or two servants saw Yang Fan and his entourage coming on horseback, and hurriedly stepped forward to greet them.
Walking all the way to the courtyard, a lush purple bamboo forest comes into view.
The spring breeze is blowing gently, the sun is shining brightly, and the bamboo leaves are rustling, which is a fun and leisurely scene.
Surrounded by bamboo forests, there is a row of wooden buildings, which are simple and heavy, elegant and simple, and have the elegance of living in seclusion in the mountains.
When they arrived at the building, the servant asked Yang Fan and the others to wait, then stepped into the building to report.
