"why are you laughing?"
Xiao Chen raised his eyelids and saw that Xiang Yichun's iceberg face actually had a slight curve.
If I wasn't dazzled, this attitude seemed a bit... gratifying!
Xiang Yichun looked a little embarrassed and quickly returned to his previous appearance, "No, I'm just happy for the people."
"Although you are being bullied by others, at least you are willing to think about them."
Xiao Chen rolled his eyes: "Don't think too much. This governor is just unhappy with Chen Jin. In fact, he is also a self-interested person."
"The old eunuch is right about one thing. The victims are safe and sound, which is the biggest hidden danger to him."
"If you want to deal with Chen Jin, those people may come in handy one day."
Xiang Yichun responded to his words very meekly: "You are right!"
He understands everything!
"You guys are really..." Xiao Chen rubbed his temples slightly, feeling quite distressed, "Hurry up and do the work. If you are delayed, Chen Jin will turn around and the dog will bark again."
…
In the blink of an eye, Xiang Yichun led a group of people from Dongchang to the designated location.
Standing on a high place and looking around, everything is bordered by farmland. The crops are luxuriant and fluttering in the wind, but it gives a sense of harvest.
This is the busy time for farming, and most of the tenant farmers are busy in the fields, most likely removing weeds or pests.
Xiang Yichun really couldn't bear to be disturbed by this scene. It wasn't until the sun was about to set that the people finished their busy work one after another.
Each body was covered in heavy soil, but a mellow smile hung on their face.
When he was about to go home, he bumped into Xiang Yichun and the uniformed Dongchang guards behind him.
Seeing that they were carrying knives, the people were instantly frightened.
"You, who are you!"
Someone suddenly realized: "Have you heard about the land annexation before? From the description, it looks like these people are dressed up!"
They were so frightened that they hurriedly retreated as if they had seen a snake ghost. Some even picked up farm tools and resisted Xiang Yichun and the others with fierce looks on their faces.
Seeing the joy disappear on their faces, Xiang Yichun felt helpless and quickly comforted him: "Don't get excited, everyone, I'm here to give you money!"
To show his sincerity, he winked, and the guard next to him took out a large stack of banknotes.
In Xiao Chen's words, these are the funds for doing things.
Such a huge pile of money, but these tenants have to work for several years without food or water.
Everyone was stunned for a moment.
An old man took the lead and stepped forward, his head still clear: "Where in the world can there be free money?"
"You must have an ulterior motive!"
They were as vigilant as wolves and tigers, and Xiang Yichun also explained his purpose calmly.
"Yes, we are here to acquire land."
Land is such a thing, but it can create unlimited wealth for them.
Once they are forcibly taken over by others, they lose the right to use the land. If they want to cultivate land, they have to spend money to rent it.
So, no one can be that stupid!
The people were instantly in chaos, "They are indeed a bunch of uneasy and well-intentioned people. The land is our life, but if you want this thing, just get over us if you can!"
"Yes, we will never compromise as easily as others. These are the places we depend on for our survival."
Their voices were loud, but their dusty faces were filled with resistance and anger.
They had heard all those things.
These people took plunder by force and caused loss of life. Ordinary people's families were destroyed, and they even had no rice to cook...
Instead of falling into such a disastrous defeat, it is better to stand up and resist. Rabbits will bite when pushed hard.
Xiang Yichun took out the pile of banknotes without being impatient: "If there are less than three people in a household, each household will receive a subsidy of one hundred taels. If there are less than six people in a household, the subsidy will be one hundred and fifty taels. This includes young children or unborn children."
"As long as you are willing to cooperate, you can register and get money now."
One hundred taels!
Everyone's pupils trembled, their faces full of disbelief.
With so much money, how many acres of land do they have to plant? It will directly save them decades of detours!
"Impossible. I heard that you all stole a few taels of silver and threw it away. How could there be so much? There must be some ulterior conspiracy!"
Let's just say that because of the forced annexation of land, families were destroyed, and the impact of that incident was too bad.
Not only do they want land, but they are also unwilling to give money. This is a shadow in the hearts of ordinary people.
Xiang Yichun knew this well, so he could understand the attitude of these people.
He explained patiently: "The people below are going to do these things, and we can't refute them."
"This money is not allocated by the court, but comes from my family's private property."
Another shocking statement.
In the previous incident, the common people thought that the big shots in the imperial court would eat people without spitting out their bones, but someone was actually willing to take the initiative to give them money to subsidize them?
Things that I never dared to think about are now really happening before my eyes.
"Of course, these subsidies are just part of your job. My master has also chosen a good land for you. If you want to continue farming, you can move to a new home. You are allowed to reclaim wasteland and continue farming."
In this way, not only did they receive huge compensation, but they were also able to regain their own land.
This is like pie in the sky, who wouldn't be tempted?
Everyone's words were messy, and they still felt that what he said was a little too beautiful and untrue.
Some people had the courage to ask tremblingly: "Why should we trust you?"
Xiang Yichun responded calmly: "If I weren't sincere, do you think I would be able to explain it here nicely?"
He symbolically looked at the guards brought behind him.
Others suddenly realized.
If he really wanted these lands by force, he could seize them by force.
But he didn't, but patiently discussed with them.
Some people couldn't help but respond: "If it's true, I agree!"
"No fool would be happy with such a good thing!"
Even if they don't agree, there's nothing they can do about it. What are the things that a high official has to do that they, the common people, can resist even if they refuse?
A good man never suffers any immediate loss!
Xiang Yichun nodded with satisfaction and then followed them back to the village, setting up a small table at the entrance of the village.
Mainly responsible for registration and signing of title transfer agreement with them.
There is also a department, and the remaining people are also busy, responsible for checking the amount of land.
Xiang Yichun was so busy that he was dizzy, and the people also cooperated happily.
Some people even dared to burst into tears of gratitude after taking the money: "Your master is such a good person, you must thank him for us!"
This time, Yichun played a trick and put the blame for land annexation on Chen Jin.
Xiao Chen has given so much money to subsidize everyone, so it’s not too much to gain a good reputation~
Of course, all this money was given free of charge by the corrupt officials who flattered them.
Taking from the people, giving back to the people, Xiao Chen doesn't feel bad anyway.
