Seeing Zhang Jun's look, Wang Xiaolie raised his glass. Said: "Let's drink and let's talk about this slowly."
After drinking, Zhang Jun calmed down his thoughts. He said to Wang Xiaoer: "Based on observation, how will this case be handled?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Then it depends on whether you are just taking money from the people, or whether you are suing people for their lives. If there are no lawsuits for people's lives, it is just a trivial matter and a light punishment. In these extraordinary times, when the army is in the local area, there are really no crimes. Several people?"
Zhang Jun smiled and said: "Don't worry, I am not a stupid person in a humble position. How can I kill people randomly? There should be some people who commit suicide after paying the money, feeling sad about the money. But I restrain my subordinates and will never kill anyone."
Wang Xiaolie nodded: "That's good. Let's see how Wang Tixing resolves the case. He was sent by the imperial court and has no power at all in the local area, so it doesn't make sense. Through this matter, I can see that you are not suitable. To govern the place, it is better to come back and lead the army."
Zhang Jun was a little unconvinced: "Why am I not suitable for governing the place? Except for a few wealthy households, the local people all say that I am good."
Wang Xiaolie looked at Zhang Jun and said seriously: "What do you think is the most important thing in governing the place?"
Zhang Jun said: "There is plenty of money and food, the people benefit, and everyone praises it, it means it is very good."
Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "It's not just that. The most important thing in governing a place is speed. It is right if you do something, and it is also right if you don't do it. Whether it is right or not does not depend on whether you do it or not, but on whether you do it or not. Can you master the degree? The saying goes too far is not enough, both are wrong."
After hearing this, Zhang Jun smiled and said: "Listening to the observation, it is a bit mysterious."
Wang Xiaolie said nothing, watching the sun's afterglow shine into the yard, and the trees were painted with golden edges. There were clear flies flying in the sky, an earwig climbed up the tree, and two cats were watching under the tree. Everything is peaceful.
After a long time, Wang Xiaolie said: "You are right when you say that there are both mysteries and mysteries. Most of the things in this world, pushed to the limit, are both mysteries and mysteries. The saying that too much is not enough, and the opposite is the movement of the Tao, is roughly what it means. However, Most things will not go to extremes, and they will not reach that mysterious and mysterious realm. Different policies, some people will do it just right, and some people will make the people restless. I really want to say that it is wrong. What, if you think about it carefully, it seems that it cannot be said to be wrong. When I arrived in Ruzhou, I started by cleaning up the officials and focused on cleaning up the local powerful families. When I arrived in Xiangyang Prefecture, I controlled several states and have always done this. Why? Because most of the world's wealth is in the hands of these people. And more importantly, they control the place and directly affect economic activities. Business cannot develop, people cannot make money, and the government cannot collect taxes, all of which are related to this . Cleaning out these people will liberate the vitality of the place and create a broad market. This is the purpose."
Zhang Jun didn't understand some of the terms Wang Xiaolie said, but he basically understood the meaning. Wang Xiaolie didn't say it out loud, he had never thought of this level before. The primary purpose of cleaning up local tyrants is not the wealth in their hands, but the places they control. Without powerful people, the vitality of the place will be revealed, which will be of great benefit to the economy.
After drinking a glass of wine, Wang Xiaolie said to Zhang Jun: "Among the several state armies among us, are you the stupidest? Definitely not. But the officers in charge of other state armies know how to restrain themselves and do not harass the people excessively, so they are not making big mistakes. You are Too smart, especially when you think you are too smart, and make mistakes instead. Originally, what we were cleaning up was the local tyrants who held power, but what mattered was not their money, but the power they should not have. When it comes to you, it becomes a matter of importance. They tried their best to seize their money and food. How can this be done? As soon as they have money, the government will deal with it. What do the people think? Making money reasonably and legally is a good thing and should be encouraged. Controlling the local area is intolerable. You You've overdone it. How can you manage a place well if you don't have control over it? This is your mistake. It's not about persecuting someone or causing any lawsuits."
Zhang Jun is a smart man, but for a while, he still couldn't fully understand what Wang Xiaolie said. Aren't the local tycoons just the local wealthy families? What's wrong with hitting them? But when it came to Wang Xiaolie's words, he made a mistake by doing the same thing as him.
In Chinese thought, one word often mentioned is enlightenment. Why? No matter how clear the truth is, I just can't understand it for a while. In terms of ideological matters, many times it is not about one being one and two being two, but to understand. If you don’t understand, you don’t understand.
Wang Xiaolie said no more. He said to Zhang Jun: "We are recruiting more than 20,000 troops now, unlike when we had 3,000 troops in Ruzhou. The two generals Shao Ling and Niu Gao are really not enough. You might as well come back and lead the troops -"
Zhang Jun said hurriedly: "Observe, let me lead the troops, I won't follow the Xinyang army like this again, right?"
Wang Xiaolie shook his head with a smile: "No. Leading troops is different from governing a place. Most of the rules are dead. You are smart enough to lead troops."
Zhang Jun nodded repeatedly: "That's good, that's good. I thought I did a good job in the Xinyang Army, but when I came back, observations revealed that I made a lot of mistakes. For a while, I didn't know how to do things anymore."
Had two glasses of wine. Wang Xiaolie said: "Tomorrow I will inform Wang Tixing and ask him to take the victim to Xinye and open a court to try the case. Remember, it is you who do the work and you cannot refuse. A real man must be responsible when doing things. If he makes a mistake, he will do it. Admit your mistake.”
Zhang Jun crossed his hands: "I understand this humble position! Just don't make observation difficult!"
Even if Zhang Jun is punished, what will happen? There is no point in being demoted and demoted, and you cannot be put in jail. The most important thing is to give the people an explanation. Let the people know that under Wang Xiaolie's rule, they will not take away people's money.
In the past, the way to deal with local powerful people, Wang Xiaolie, was to strictly investigate and then try, and only the guilty ones would be arrested. They are not guilty, they are just using various methods to prevent them from controlling the place.
When Zhang Jun went back, Wang Xiaolie stood up and looked at the night.
To be honest, Zhang Jun is the smartest person among all his subordinates. But his intelligence often left Wang Xiaolie speechless. Many things that others have done well will come out in his hands. Not because he is stupid, but because he is so smart.
Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Wang Xiaolie couldn't understand either. I hope that after he unites the army, he won't have to worry about it anymore.
The next day, Wang Xiaolie informed Wang Ruohai and asked him to take Ge Xiong to Xinye to confront Zhang Jun.
Wang Ruohai arrived outside Xinye City and looked at the city gate with mixed emotions for a moment. Wang Xiaolie indeed kept his promise and transferred Zhang Jun back to let him try the case. If the place where the trial could be conducted was placed in Xinye City, what else could I do? Even if Zhang Jun is guilty, how can we deal with him? In the final analysis, it is just an explanation to Ge Xiong. It is best to compensate him some money and let him return to his hometown.
At this time, Wang Xiaolie, who was self-respecting as a soldier, would make this step the biggest concession. What else could Wang Ruohai say? In other places, I am afraid that the generals commanding the troops will not pay attention to themselves at all.
Sighing, Wang Ruohai led his soldiers and Ge Xiong into Xinye City. This case is the beginning for Wang Ruohai. From now on, my punishment is no longer just a name, but has real power. For Wang Ruohai, this was the goodwill expressed by Wang Xiaolie's attitude.
