Qin Feng has his own selfish motives.
Although Duan Wenjun had no intention of pursuing an official career, he felt that with his talent, it would be a waste if he stayed in Wangjiang.
He felt that the reason why Duan Wenjun did not want to come to Shangliang was more or less influenced by Duan Daxiong.
However, only by reaching the top can there be a broader sky for him to develop.
He decided to open a way for Duan Wenjun first.
That's why he vigorously promoted Duan Wenjun's twenty-two-character mantra on the day when the Chinese Academy of Sciences was renamed.
He hopes to increase Duan Wenjun's influence in Shangliang.
However, Chai Haorong's unusual words suddenly made his heart nearly rise to his throat.
He was worried that Chai Haorong would tell Duan Wenjun's previous dandy things, which would undoubtedly affect his reputation.
However, Qin Feng did not expect that Chai Haorong turned to look at Emperor Shun, and then continued, "Brother and sister-in-law, do you know that this time we are planning to annihilate Moon Island and settle the 20,000 shi of food for the captives? Where did Yun'er come from to prepare this?"
"I say, imperial sister, you are just too soft-hearted." Emperor Shun sighed, "Those on Moon Island are bandits and unruly people, and death is not a pity. I really don't understand why you want to save their lives. Let me tell you, We might as well kill them all to serve as a warning, and there will be no such thing as borrowing food. In this matter, we can't openly take food from the official warehouse, which is really embarrassing for Yun'er."
"Yes! The Treasury and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are very nervous now, and it's not easy to come to Prince Rui's Mansion." Murong Shumin also sighed, "Twenty thousand shi of grain, converted to market price, is worth tens of thousands of taels of silver."
"Wait!" Emperor Shun suddenly reacted, "You mean, Yun'er has raised food?"
"Not bad!" Chai Haorong nodded. "Yun'er wrote and said that he went to Duan Wenjun to borrow grain. Duan Wenjun handed over 80% of the remaining grain in the Duan family's granary to Yun'er without saying anything."
Of course, she didn't know that a mere 20,000 shi of food was only three to four tenths of Duan Jiabao's supply.
In order to show Duan Wenjun's enthusiasm, Chai Jingyun paid 80%.
Anyway, Duanjiabao has been collecting grain, and no one knows how much grain they have in stock.
Chai Haorong felt that the matter in Chai Jingyun's letter was really tricky.
Although she also felt that if Duan Wenjun could take in the people on Moon Island, it would be a great thing.
But those people are thieves after all, and if they are taken advantage of by someone with intentions, it will inevitably lead to another bloody storm.
Although she only met Duan Wenjun once, the conversation in the backyard of Wangjiang Tower made him fall deeply in love with this child.
What's more, he is Duan Daxiong's son.
Therefore, Chai Haorong had to be cautious.
Emperor Shun disapproved and said, "I heard that he is just a merchant. I guess Yun'er borrowed grain and made huge profits from him!"
"Yun'er did agree to buy grain at a price that is 2.5% higher than the market price, but the money will not be given to him until next spring," Chai Haorong replied.
"Brother Imperial, those are all poor people after all. If they had a way to survive, how could they be willing to fall into the trap of bandits?" Chai Haorong looked miserable. "I heard that most of the people on Moon Island are old, weak, women and children. How many people are there? Thousands of lives! Now that the imperial sister has heard it, if she ignores it..."
"Sister Huang, you are a believer in Buddhism, and it is normal for you to be soft-hearted." Murong Shumin said, "But, Sister Huang, have you ever thought that our Dashun has always implemented benevolent government, which has created the current situation of banditry. Too much If you are too kind, people will feel that the punishment is not heavy and the punishment is unclear. If these unscrupulous people go up to the mountains to rebel when something happens, thinking that one day they will still have a way to survive even if they are wiped out, it will definitely increase their arrogance. Then this Isn’t the world in chaos?”
"Nowadays, there are thirty-six islands and seventy-two caves where bandits are constantly infested. That's why they have been suppressed repeatedly!" Emperor Shun sighed.
"Brother Imperial, regarding the problem of banditry, Yun'er also proposed a countermeasure in his letter, which was also written by Duan Wenjun." Upon hearing this, Chai Haorong frowned slightly, "Although Imperial Sister thinks the method is good, but After all, it is a national policy, and I dare not advocate it without authorization. I thought that after Yun'er suppressed the bandits, he might come to Beijing and let him discuss it with the emperor in person..."
"What countermeasures?" Emperor Shun raised his eyebrows and asked after hearing this.
"Carrot and stick policy." Chai Haorong's face became very solemn. "He said that to deal with banditry, using a big stick in one hand and a carrot in the other may be effective!"
"Carrot and stick?" Emperor Shun was stunned. "What is this and what is it?"
Not only Emperor Shun was stunned, but Queen Murong Shumin and Qin Feng were also confused, wondering what Chai Haorong meant.
Chai Haorong was not in a hurry, cleared her throat, and then slowly said the method mentioned in Chai Jingyun's letter.
"Yun'er told me in his letter that this "carrot and stick policy" was proposed to him by Duan Wenjun when he was borrowing food. Although it sounds vulgar, it is very appropriate and practical."
"Although there are indeed some extremely vicious gangsters among them, most of them were poor people before. Some of them were forced to go to the mountains by corrupt officials and bullies with no way out, and some were kidnapped by bandits and had no choice but to go to the mountains. Other options."
"Therefore, Duan Wenjun feels that to deal with banditry, different policies must be implemented based on different groups of people."
"With regard to banditry, the court cannot do without some harsh measures. This is what it means to use a big stick. The court must use high pressure to suppress bandits and let these bandits know the court's attitude and will never tolerate their misbehavior."
"However, if the imperial court kills all the gangsters and their families after suppressing the bandits, then they will feel that if they are encircled and suppressed by the imperial court, there will be only a dead end, and they will definitely resist desperately."
"Killing one thousand enemies will cost you eight hundred. And those who died are all my Dashun people. This is a very uneconomical thing."
"Moreover, the imperial court's suppression of bandits requires not only troops, but also money and food. Especially since Dashun is surrounded by powerful enemies on all sides, it is simply not suitable for large-scale suppression of bandits across the country."
"Since it is not suitable for large-scale suppression of bandits, then we will use a carrot plan to implement it."
"Of course, the carrot here does not mean the carrot we eat, but it means giving these bandits some sweetness and a way to survive. Let them see the court's high-pressure suppression of bandits. If they surrender or accept recruitment, then It can leave them a way to survive. The best thing is to find a way for them to do something that can allow them to survive after surrendering and recruiting people."
"If these people can have a livelihood and live in peace after surrendering, they will not rebel again."
At this point, Chai Haorong stopped and looked towards Emperor Shun.
Emperor Shun's face became very solemn.
He frowned, thinking carefully about Chai Haorong's words, and his heart suddenly became brighter.
Banditry in Dashun has been suppressed repeatedly, which has always been a headache for him.
I really can't think of any good way.
If Duan Wenjun's method is really effective, even if it cannot solve the banditry problem once and for all, it will be very good if it can temporarily alleviate the banditry problem in the country.
Emperor Shun always hoped that he would accomplish something and become a wise king.
However, the Dashun left by the late emperor was full of holes. Many times when he wanted to do something, he always encountered various constraints.
He hoped that the country would be peaceful for a few more years, so that the economy could develop, the national treasury could be filled, and many of his previous plans would be able to be carried out.
"Applying kindness and power at the same time! This is indeed a good idea." Emperor Shun nodded, "It's just that there are so many gangsters in the world. How to place them and how to make a living for them is not an easy task!"
Having said this, Emperor Shun sighed and looked at Chai Haorong again, "Did Yun'er's letter mention any countermeasures?"
