Jiang Tuo had a preliminary understanding of the situation in Longxi County and came to two conclusions.
The common people are too friendly and easy to satisfy. They don't have high demands. They just need a home, land and food. They endure the exploitation of the wealthy and would not think of resisting.
The second conclusion is that the wealthy family is no longer a thing.
They squeezed oil and water from the people, and wanted more oil and water, so they squeezed them desperately. In order to prevent the people from resisting, private armed groups were established to monitor the people's behavior.
The most hateful thing is that they also instill the ideas of getting rich through hard work and being honest and kind, in an attempt to make the common people believe that it is a very happy thing to be their cattle and horses all the time.
Isn't this nonsense?
Jiang Tuo looked at the sky outside and saw that it was already dark. When it was time to go to the banquet, he reminded him seriously: "You Chu, you have to remember everything I discussed with you yesterday. I'll see the three big ones later. Rich people, remember what to say.”
You Chu's eyes showed fear, and he asked in a low voice: "Sir, do we really want to do this?"
"Of course... If we don't eradicate these pests, what will happen to the people of Longxi County? And what about the entire Liangzhou? We have just taken control of Liangzhou, so we must kill them all with thunder..."
"After killing the wealthy families, Liangzhou will become very easy to govern."
Thinking of the bright future, Jiang Tuo smiled "Jie Jie Jie Jie Jie".
You Chu was panic-stricken. When the two returned together yesterday, Jiang Tuo mysteriously pulled him to a dead end and whispered in his ear that there was a plan.
He was simply stunned.
Is this okay?
"Don't worry, I've tried this method before, and it works great!"
When Jiang Tuo arrived at the restaurant, the heads of the three families were already waiting. Because they had to discuss important matters at this dinner, the restaurant had been cleared early in the morning and no one else could enter.
The Bai family, the Wang family, and the Yang family are all well-known figures in Longxi County. They control 60% of the land in Longxi County. They also have disciples from each family, and some of them are also local officials.
"Meet the Governor."
"Haha, you three don't have to be polite, please take a seat, please take a seat."
Jiang Tuo was very happy. He helped the three of them up with a smile and said in a very friendly manner, "I have kept the three of you waiting for a long time."
"Master Jiang suddenly disappeared a few days ago, which frightened the rest of us!"
"Yes, fortunately, Sir, nothing happened! We are here, let's toast Sir Jiang first!"
Jiang Tuo picked up the wine glass and took a sip with the three of them. He felt very happy and said in a low voice: "You three, I was out on business a few days ago and got a piece of good news..."
"what news?"
Jiang Tuo laughed and said confidently: "I have a big deal and I want to do it with you three, how about it?"
When they heard the word "buy and sell", the three of them couldn't help but perked up. However, I am also secretly wary. Although the governor in front of me is not very old, he is very skilled in painting cakes...
What we promised them last time has not yet been settled.
"May I ask, sir, what kind of deal is this?"
Jiang Tuo stood up, walked to the window, raised his head, he was looking up...
above the moon.
After a while, Jiang Tuo said loudly: "I believe all of you adults know how prosperous the land of Liangzhou was when our great Han Dynasty was doing business with foreign countries. It was once second only to the capital city of Chang'an. Merchants and gangs met here, and leather and jewelry products were sold here. Circulate here..."
When the three of them heard this, they couldn't help but nodded.
Before the Tang and Song Dynasties, Liangzhou Yongzhou was still very prosperous. The three major water systems of Shiyang River, Heihe River and Shule River originating from the Qilian Mountains irrigated nearly 10 million acres of cultivated land in the Hexi Corridor.
It is also very close to the capital city of Chang'an, making it easy to travel there.
However, after the Tang and Song Dynasties, Yongliang and Yongliang suffered serious water and soil erosion, forming a large amount of Gobi Desert, and the people were lost. The capital was moved from Chang'an to Luoyang, and then to Kaifeng... The economic center moved south, and Yongliang and Liang slowly began to develop. lonely.
"What do you want to say, sir?"
"In order to restore the prosperity of the past and solve the financial problems of the Han Dynasty, the Prime Minister believes that the Silk Road should be reopened and trade with foreign countries... He appointed me to take charge of this matter!"
"What?!"
The three people spoke in disbelief and stood up excitedly and asked.
The imperial court actually wants to reopen trade routes...
Longxi County is located at an important location on the trade route, which means that a steady stream of wealth has to pass through Longxi County.
As the three major wealthy families in Longxi County, they have no reason not to share a piece of the pie.
Bah, don't contribute your own strength.
They simply couldn't imagine that if the prosperity of the Silk Road could be recreated, then countless merchants and gangs would sell goods, requiring them to provide accommodation, food and clothing... how much profit they would make from it.
Just thinking about it makes me excited.
"Three of you, I want to work together with you. The imperial court will provide the support and you will contribute the funds to reopen the trade route. How about that?"
"Okay, sir, your idea is really wonderful and thoughtful. My admiration for you is like a torrential river, continuous, and like the Yellow River overflowing, it can't be controlled..."
"My lord, this plan is really beneficial to the country and the people, and it will last forever. In the past, I often heard people say that your lord is one of the few good officials in the world, but now I really believe it!"
"Please rest assured, sir, the three of us will definitely help!"
The three of them were very excited and grinning. Generally speaking, important events like this are handled exclusively by the imperial court, but they never expected that Jiang Tuo would be willing to take them with him!
Jiang Tuo was also laughing.
At this time, You Chu suddenly stopped and said: "Sir, everything in Liangzhou is still undecided, how can we open a trade route? I heard that there are bandits in Jitou Mountain who are causing trouble and plundering the people..."
Jiang Tuo made a serious face and said: "Opening trade routes is a big deal, what do those little thieves mean?"
"Don't lose a big thing for a small thing!" You Chu urged in a loud voice: "If you take too big a step, you will easily get hurt. Sir, you have to eat your food one bite at a time. When we settle down in Liangzhou, we can talk about opening trade routes. It’s a matter.”
Jiang Tuo thought about it and frowned: "In that case, why don't we slow down the business of opening a trade route... and then I send troops to destroy the bandits first?"
The three of them were stunned immediately, feeling a huge psychological gap, and their hearts became empty. They couldn't help frowning and looking at You Chu... You old guy, you can't open any pot!
The efficiency of the government is appallingly low. If we wait for them to wipe out the bandits, we don't know how long it will take.
The head of the royal family said righteously: "Sir, since we want to suppress the bandits, then I am willing to contribute! Let's do this. The family's actions will be directed by the imperial court. I only hope that the bandits can be eliminated as soon as possible and the common people can have a bright future!"
"Thieves! We have to suppress them! We must not suppress them... Just think about it, ordinary people are eating and singing, and suddenly they are robbed by bandits! How can that be done? I am also willing to contribute!"
"And I!"
"You guys are really the backbone of this great man!" Jiang Tuo was moved to tears. He pulled the three of them and said enthusiastically: "Come, let me toast you three. I hope our soldiers will return in triumph as soon as possible!"
At this time, in Jitoushan.
Geng Bin cut off the chicken head and looked down.
Countless bonfires were lit below, reflecting the determined faces.
Geng Bin said loudly: "Those wealthy families bullied us, hated us, and insulted us. We can't bear it anymore. We don't need to bear it anymore. Now it's time for us to take revenge!"
"I will take care of those who the government dare not control! I will take care of those who the government does not dare to kill! In short, I will take care of what the government can take care of. I will take care of what the government cannot take care of!"
"In short, this is a sentence, the world is one family, sharing peace, no unevenness everywhere, no one lacks food and warmth."
