"My lord is mighty! The Qin army is mighty"
"My lord is mighty! The Qin army is mighty"
The people were excited and cheered, and everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Yuan.
The shouts spread throughout the streets and alleys, and the scene was so lively that it had never been seen before in Qinzhou.
The sergeants on both sides held up their halberds as railings, trying hard to block the people who were crowding forward. They were miserable.
On the second floors on both sides of the street, petals were falling all over the sky.
I don’t know how many pregnant girls there are, with burning eyes.
In ancient times, there was no beauty who did not love heroes, not to mention that the prefect who retreated from foreign enemies and kept the country safe was still so young and handsome.
Along the way, the enthusiasm of the people everywhere exceeded imagination, which also showed from the side that Xiao Yuan, the lord of Qinzhou, was the support of the people.
The excitement continued and spread throughout the city.
Fortunately, due to the advance preparations of Wu Wei Mansion, no accidents occurred.
When Xiao Yuan finally returned to the prefect's mansion, the servants in the mansion had been waiting for him for a long time.
"My lord is back!" Chu Ning couldn't help but be surprised when she saw Xiao Yuan. To her, Xiao Yuan was like a reborn parent. He not only saved her, but also gave her the identity of a housekeeper. She never disliked him. Since the expedition, she has always been on tenterhooks and worried about Xiao Yuan. Now that she sees his triumphant return, it goes without saying that she is happy.
After she was happy, she hurriedly put her hands on her waist and gave him a curtsy, as did the other maids and servants.
"There's no need to be polite." Xiao Yuan waved his hand with a smile, then turned over and dismounted, walked into the house, and asked casually: "Xiao Ning, are you okay in the house?"
The officials followed closely and filed in.
The Qin army officers and soldiers have temporarily returned to the Qinzhou camp.
Chu Ning followed Xiao Yuan and whispered back: "Everything is fine. I will go down and prepare your favorite dishes for you to take care of you."
"Huh? No, I still have some things to deal with here. You can go about your business first."
"Ah? Sir, you have just returned from the expedition..."
"It doesn't matter." Xiao Yuan glanced at her with a smile, "Go ahead."
"No." Chu Ning was helpless and worried. Although she wanted to say something, she didn't dare.
Then, Xiao Yuan began to discuss matters with a group of officials in the hall of the prefect's mansion.
He was at the main seat, and the officials below were arranged on both sides.
Before anyone could speak, Xiao Yuan was the first to speak: "In this battle, our army defeated Xirong and won a comprehensive victory in the war. It has an important relationship with the transportation of grain, grass and ordnance to the rear. In this regard, you all try your best to assist me. I am here Thank you very much."
"Oh, sir, this is a matter within my official duties. Your Majesty, if you say this, it really offends us." Jiang Yi said quickly.
"Yes, sir, if you hadn't rectified the army and led our Qin army to meet the enemy, how would we have won this battle? How dare we, the subordinate officials, take the credit." Another official said.
"Okay, okay. If you have merit, you will be rewarded. If you make mistakes, you will be punished. In this battle, whether you have done anything and whether you have fulfilled your duties, I will remember it here."
Hearing this, Jiang Yi couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
Xiao Yuan continued: "It's just that this war has allowed me to see the suffering of the people in Qin. Think about it, the people are already taxed and don't have enough to eat, but they would rather starve themselves to support this war." Although our troops and people in Qin are united in the war, from this point of view, who is responsible for the difficulties in the lives of the people, it lies with me and all of you!"
As he spoke, he looked at Liu Yuzhi again and asked, "Mr. Liu, are there records in all counties and places for the materials donated by the people this time?"
"My lord, there are detailed records. After inspection by the lower officials, the official documents have been deposited in the state capital." Liu Yuzhi returned.
"Well..." Xiao Yuan nodded, and just as he was about to continue speaking, Liu Yuzhi said again: "Sir, although the people's donations of materials this time are all voluntary, in the opinion of the lower officials, the government still needs to You have to give back to the people for this.”
"What do you think, Mr. Liu?" Xiao Yuan asked directly.
Liu Yuzhi pondered for a moment: "Anyone who is recorded in the register will receive a relative tax exemption."
"What's your opinion?" Xiao Yuan glanced at the others again.
"This... I'm afraid it's inappropriate," an official said.
Jiang Yi said: "The lower officials also think it is inappropriate. It is reasonable for the people to donate during the previous war. Besides, many people only donated one or two bushels of rice. If the government reduces taxes like this, wouldn't it be too cheap? Those people."
"This is not to take advantage of the people, but to unite the people's hearts and let them know that our government is worthy of their trust and support. It is no longer comparable to before!" Liu Yuzhi argued.
Then, he faced Xiao Yuan again, raised his hands and said: "Sir, the people are the foundation. Whether it is soldiers, horses, money, food, or taxes, gold and silver, these have to be transported from the people. Without the support of the people, everything will be difficult. , and although this matter is small, it is what unites the people's hearts."
"If an army has the support of the whole people, its combat power is unimaginable."
After listening to what he said, Xiao Yuan immediately said: "There is no need to discuss this matter anymore, as Master Liu said."
"Yes," all the officials responded with their hands raised.
Xiao Yuan added: "In addition, I heard that Mr. Liu once met with the four major businessmen in Qinzhou and punished one of the shopkeepers named Qian?"
"Yes sir."
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded and did not talk much about the matter. Instead, he changed the topic and said: "As for the other three businessmen, you can return the money and food together. The state capital is not short of this money now to avoid being depopulated. Reality."
Liu Yuzhi was a solid believer in emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business, but in the context of the times, this was indeed the case.
In the current Qin Dynasty, after Xiao Yuan's major change from top to bottom, there is no problem with the official system. The division of labor among officials at all levels is clear, and there are no problems with public security and other things.
What's left is people's livelihood and economy.
In terms of people's livelihood, the reclamation of abandoned fields has been effective. When the autumn harvest comes next year, as long as there are no natural disasters, the people's harvest will surely increase several times.
As for the economy, Xiao Yuan is ready to monopolize the Qin market, crack down on illegal salt, and control salt and iron.
The following discussions were all related to some internal affairs issues. After officials at all levels had expressed their opinions, Xiao Yuan chose the best ones and made a final decision. He was a little tired.
He looked around and said:
"I hope that our county magistrate can think about the people and be an official who can improve people's lives. And this requires the joint efforts of our officials from top to bottom in Qin..."
"We will strictly follow your teachings..." everyone said in unison.
"Okay, if there is nothing else, everyone should return to the jurisdiction as soon as possible." Xiao Yuan waved his hand again.
"I am resigning as an official"
After everyone left, he immediately sent orders to the army to prepare for a celebration banquet tomorrow.
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