Datang Nongwang

Chapter 618
After hearing Li Chongyuan's words, all the officials looked at each other in blank dismay.

One sentence of self-surrender is enough to show that Li Chongyuan believed that there was something wrong with the officials in the counties, and he even got to confess his guilt in front of Li Chongyuan.

The officials lowered their heads, thinking about each other.

And the generals of the Zhechong Mansion, like the officials, were also thinking about the bandits in Huayang County that Li Chongyuan said.

Not long after Li Chongyuan finished speaking, Guan He, the general of the Zhechong Mansion, said to Li Chongyuan: "Inspector Li, we have heard about the bandits in Huayang County that you mentioned. Three years Before, I sent troops from Yangzhou to suppress it, but Huayang County is located in Zhongnan Mountain. Zhongnan Mountain is high in mountains and densely forested, and it is also a place dominated by bandits. Even if we want to wipe out all Bandit, that is also powerless."

"Guan Biejiang, according to what you said, the bandits occupy Zhongnan Mountain, so we don't need to suppress the bandits? If the bandits can enter Zhongnan Mountain, you can't get in? Don't you Guan Biejiang think that those mountains Do all the bandits have three heads and six arms? Or do you think that the soldiers who demolished the Chongfu think they are no match for the bandits, so you let them do nothing? Let them run amok, bully the people and take money from the common people and merchants?" Li Chongyuan said to this Guan He, to be honest, I have never liked it very much.

Li Chongyuan really couldn't figure out why this guy hadn't been pulled down last year, and he was still in the post of general who demolished the Chongfu.

Xue Wu, the former commander of the army, has been resigned. As the deputy general of the commander, Guan He, how can he still sit in this position safely.

This made Li Chongyuan really curious about the identity behind Guan Heqi in front of him.

There were thorns in Li Chongyuan's words, which made Guan He shut up immediately after hearing this.

As for the new chief general of Zhechong Mansion, he had never spoken from the beginning, and kept his head down, not knowing what he was thinking.

As for the other generals in the Zhechong Mansion, they naturally dared not say anything before their captain spoke.

After Li Chongyuan inspected all the officials and the generals of the Zhechong Mansion, he said heavily: "I hope you will take care of the affairs of the counties, and don't let the common people think that you only know how to eat with corpses and do nothing. As a local official, you have to do something practical for the people no matter what during your tenure. Only in this way can you gain the support of the people, instead of being afraid of the people when they see you. The prestige gained in this way, even if you are promoted An official, that is not an official that the people like."

"I also know that you are studying to get promoted and get rich, and to honor your ancestors. But if you study only to get promoted and get rich, I advise you, you'd better submit your resignation early, lest I will check it out at that time, which will affect your future. Regardless of whether it is fate or fate, it will be decided by the imperial court, by the Holy Majesty."

"As for the bandits in Huayang County, I went to Huayang some time ago to learn about some specific situations. The bandits will leave Huayang in the near future. For example, the state government and county government, Together with the Zhechong Mansion, we went out to recruit those bandits, opened up land and residences for them, temporarily exempted them from some taxes, and they will never go to that mountain forest to be bandits again."

"In the next few days, I will work with you to discuss how to solve the affairs of each county. As for the Zhechong Mansion, you'd better prepare a proposal. After everyone has discussed it, let's hold a meeting together. Let's see how to implement it, how to deal with the aftermath, and how to deal with those bandits. Well, this is the end of today's meeting, and everyone will think about what I just said when you go back."

Having said this, Li Chongyuan waved to Yao Kong who had been recording.

Yao Kong took the record paper and handed it over to the officials, saying: "This is the record of this meeting. Please read it and sign your name after reading it. Signing your name means that you have participated in this meeting. In addition, Governor Li explained to his subordinates that any future meetings will need to be recorded, and several copies will be copied and sent to everyone.”

All the officials and generals were dumbfounded after hearing Yao Kong's words.

meeting minutes.

And also to sign.

This is a new thing.

In their perception, as long as it is related to signing, it is definitely not a good thing.

And today they have to sign this name, and they have to sign it if they don't.

Because Li Chongyuan was still sitting there watching.

If a governor wants them to sign, they have to sign their names.

otherwise.

In the name of the governor, Li Chongyuan could file a letter to the court and sue any of them for not following the governor's instructions.

Besides, this is still a meeting record.

For such a simple matter, if they don't sign their own names, if they are really sent to the court by Li Chongyuan, then they will really have no good fruit.

but.

Once the name is signed, it represents the things Li Chongyuan said, and they have to work hard to solve them. Otherwise, Li Chongyuan can still take this meeting minutes and send it to the court. If it is really in the hands of the emperor, then The consequences can be imagined.

Immediately.

All the officials and generals were extremely disgusted with Li Chongyuan's meeting minutes, and even felt a lot of dislike for Li Chongyuan in their hearts.

It doesn't matter if you resent it or not.

In short, Li Chongyuan just wants to change the way the current officials do things.

The minutes of the meeting are Li Chongyuan's reference to some methods from his previous life.

This is just a premise. After a few days, when Li Chongyuan asked them to sign, that would be the assigned task and the time to complete it.

At that time, if they still dare to procrastinate and do nothing, then there is nothing left for them to do.

sign.

All signed their names.

Even the captain who demolished Chongfu willingly signed his name.

It was the first case in the Tang Dynasty that a captain of the Zhechong Mansion in Zhongzhou lived so aggrieved under a governor.

In the states of the Tang Dynasty.

Military and government are separate.

The governor can't command a captain.

But the words came back again.

Although the governor of a state cannot command a captain, in some special cases, he can mobilize all the soldiers and horses of Zhechong Mansion without going to the court for instructions.

For example, there was an uprising, or a rebellion, a rebellion, or bandits attacking and harassing the people, and so on.

Of course, when there are some natural disasters, or some irresistible events, the governor can still mobilize the soldiers of Zhechong Prefecture.

But in normal times, it's basically impossible.

After Li Chongyuan left the State Yamen, all the officials and the generals of the Zhechong Mansion gathered together, talking about some unhappiness in their hearts.

Zhu Shengzhi looked at the officials and said, "Let's not say a few words. Governor Li is also for the people, not for his own benefit. Governor Li is selfless, and the repair of Yangshui costs countless. Can't you see ?"

After Zhu Shengzhi finished speaking, he turned to the captain of the Zhechong Mansion, cupped his hands and said, "Captain Chen, the matter of the bandits in Huayang County depends on you Zhechong Mansion."

"It's easy to say, easy to say. Didn't Governor Li just say that the bandits in Huayang County may come down the mountain or leave recently. As long as Zhu Biejia can go with me to appease them, I think those bandits will become good citizens." Yes." The captain surnamed Chen saw Zhu Shengzhi speak, and said with Li Chongyuan as the leader on his face.

Zhu Shengzhi nodded, "Then work together to solve the Huayang County Bandit matter."

"Everyone work hard together and run forward together with Inspector Li." Chen Duwei and everyone said one after another.

At this time, they seemed to have reached some kind of unanimous opinion, and they stopped saying anything unpleasant.

Li Chongyuan is also happy to see this phenomenon.

There is a saying.

If a team is not united and does not work together, then nothing can be done.

And now.

The governor of a state is the highest official, and his rank is also the highest.

What Li Chongyuan wants to do, if the people below don't listen, the consequences can be imagined.

of course.

If the chief official is selfish, the people of this state will be in dire straits.

Although the assistant officials of the governor still have the power to submit a letter, it is important that whose words can be believed by the court, or can be believed by the emperor.

Although Li Chongyuan has not yet reached the crown, he has become the governor of a state, and he is also a relative of the Li family, and even a county lord.

At Li Chongyuan's age, he was promoted from a county man to a county marquis, and even became the deputy governor of Yangzhou.

As long as he is a person who is in the officialdom, he can imagine that Li Chongyuan's future is unlimited.

Moreover, any of them could have imagined that Li Chongyuan wanted to see the current emperor Li Shimin. We must see each other.

Therefore, this also made them have to obey Li Chongyuan's instructions, put aside the unhappiness and unhappiness in their hearts, and prepare to show their talents.

a few days later.

Li Chongyuan returned to Xixiang from Li Village, and once again held a meeting to discuss with the officials and the generals of Zhechong Mansion how to solve the problems in various counties.

This time the meeting.

Everyone was much more positive than last time, and they didn't have any complaints anymore.

And Li Chongyuan was very relieved to see such a big change in the officials.

After two days.

The officials of the various counties, after receiving the news from the prefectural government office, thought about it for a few days before rushing to Xixiang County.

At the beginning, he confessed his problems to Li Chongyuan, the governor, one by one.

can come.

Basically, they are county magistrates, county magistrates, county lieutenants, chief bookkeepers and other officials of various counties, as well as some cang Cao who are in charge of various affairs.

Many officials came, and some subordinate officials also came.

Of course, there were still some officials who were cautious and did not rush to Xixiang to explain the matter to Li Chongyuan, the governor.

For those who came to explain their problems, Li Chongyuan was very generous. He just asked them to punish themselves with some money to serve as the state treasury, and then let them go back to work on their errands.

And did not come.

Li Chongyuan asked Yao Kong to record them one by one, and when he was free, he would go and investigate those who did not come.

in the next time.

The entire Yangzhou started a big change.

And after ten days.

The Zhou family in Yangyuan County was suddenly surrounded by a group of soldiers from the Zhechong Mansion.

Zhou Shu, the head of the Zhou family, was terrified to death after hearing the report from the nursing home.

And the rest of the Zhou family were like him, scared to death, and the whole Zhou family was in a state of chaos.

The general of the Yizhe Chongfu entered the Zhou family compound with a smile, and looked at the Zhou family who came up, "Who is the head of the Zhou family."

"I am, I am." Zhou Shu saluted the coming general fearfully, his legs were a little unsteady.

The general looked at Zhou Shu in front of him, "I think you should know the meaning of Ben's coming."

"General, I don't know. My Zhou family has been safe for generations, and I have never dared to do anything wrong. General, did I make a mistake?" Zhou Shu really didn't understand why so many soldiers surrounded his Zhou family. .

even.

He drank with a subordinate yesterday, why did he suddenly surround himself?

The general smiled, raised his eyebrows and said: "According to the investigation, your Zhou family collected mountain goods from various places in Yangyuan County and plundered them. If you think about it, you should know about it. Alright, I'll come with you after you go to the prison." Interrogate your officials and explain the problem. Come and arrest everyone in the Zhou family."

The general stopped talking nonsense and waved directly to the soldiers behind him.

moment.

The Zhou family's flying and jumping turned into screams and howls.

the next day.

When the news of Zhou's arrest spread to Wuyue Town, the people of Wuyue Town rushed out of their homes and saluted in the direction of Chang'an.

All the mouths were thanking Li Chongyuan, the master craftsman in their hearts.

And after a few days.

One of Li Chongyuan's guards suddenly arrived and came to Wuyue Town.

"Inspector Li said that the mountain products from your side will be collected by the government in the future, and the price will be set at the market price." The arrival of the guards conveyed Li Chongyuan's words to all the people in Wuyue Town.

Except for Wuyue Town, the mountain goods in the entire Yangyuan County, and even other counties in Yangzhou, will be collected by the government on their behalf, and they must be paid for and delivered.

Such a good thing immediately made all the people applaud.

After Li Chongyuan's inspection.

The five counties of Yangzhou are all undergoing changes.

The officials are changing, the subordinates are changing, and the people are changing too.

From top to bottom, no one is idle. Even though it is snowing at this time, everyone in the whole Yangzhou is overflowing with the high emotions of this change.

On the other hand, Li Chongyuan at this time.

After leaving the matter to Yao Kong, he hid in Li Village, busy with the shipyard, while listening to Wan Hong's report after the long-distance trial voyage.

(End of this chapter)