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Chapter 576 But Do Good Deeds
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In Cao's words, there is sympathy for these poor children, and there is also a sense of showing his kindness.

"Actually, it's no wonder that parents are cruel. It's really difficult to raise more children," the county magistrate's wife sighed. "It's okay if the family is rich, and the average farmer can support three."

"Quickly stop talking about this, Mrs. Zhizhou is pregnant now, so I don't want to hear this." Seeing that Xu Chunjun's face was not very good-looking, Mrs. Cao quickly stopped.

"It doesn't matter," Xu Chunjun said, "I want to ask, the government has never stopped such a cruel habit?"

"Hey, the government naturally forbids infanticide, but firstly, the law does not punish the public, and secondly, who can watch over his own children?

When asked at that time, only said that he died, who can check this matter?
What's more, if the parents are arrested, won't the other children starve to death?

So for so many years, it has not stopped. "

Xu Chunjun kept this matter in mind, and when he returned home after the banquet, he called over the two local women he had hired.

Ask them if it's true.

"The poor have always been like this, and there is nothing they can do about it.

It sounds like a vicious father and mother, but in fact, the children of poor families are still born poor, so it is better to strangle them to death.

Newborn babies don't know anything, don't know pain.When the parents did it, they all talked about letting the child be reincarnated into a good family. "

Zheng Wuji returned to the back house and saw Xu Chunjun sitting there silently, his expression was unprecedentedly sad.

He couldn't help being shocked and hurried to the front, took Xu Chunjun's hand and asked, "What's the matter? Who upset you?"

Xu Chunjun saw that he was worried about him, so he softened his face and said, "No one, it's just that I feel uncomfortable in my heart."

Zheng Wuji's worry did not ease in the slightest, and he asked her: "So what made you like this? I was busy with the things ahead, so I ignored you."

"You are busy with business, you should," Xu Chunjun said, "I went to Ye's house for a banquet today, and I heard that there is a custom of killing infants in Chenzhou, do you know?"

"I heard Mr. Wu mention it." Zheng Wuji only found out about it recently, "I was afraid that this would happen to you if you heard it, so I didn't tell you."

Xu Chunjun sighed, leaned his head gently on Zheng Wuji's arms, and said: "This custom is really bad, but we can't blame the common people.

Parents in the world rarely do not love their children.

As parents, but kill their own children with their own hands, besides fearing the law, why not fear the punishment of God in their hearts?
But such a violation of human relations has become commonplace.There must be unshakable reasons. "

None of the previous magistrates had eliminated this inevitable habit, let alone reported it to the court.

Of course those people are not stupid, every official has to stay in this place for at least three years, it is impossible not to know.

But no one cared about it, including King Huaiyang, who was here all year round, didn't ask about it.

It shows how difficult this matter is.

"You want to get rid of this evil?" Zheng Wuji asked.

Xu Chunjun nodded: "Although this matter is not easy, it is imperative."

"I know you will definitely take care of it," Zheng Wuji said, "But it is absolutely impossible to take effect overnight."

Xu Chunjun nodded: "I know that ordinary people in Chenzhou have a hard time, with no food left in their families and no money left in their bodies.

What's more, after giving birth to a child, someone needs to take care of it, and have an extra mouth to eat.

It is difficult to cure the terminally ill with one dose, not to mention the situation in Juzhou, it will take a long time for it to be effective. "

"Although that's the case, since you want to do it, you can definitely do it." Zheng Wuji hugged Xu Chunjun and tightened his arms slightly, "You are the most intelligent and capable woman I have ever seen."

"I'm still beating drums in my heart, this is what I have to do naturally, a living human life, not to mention you are the parent officer here.

Serving as an official will benefit one party.You need your help in this matter, otherwise, if I'm the only one doing it, I'm afraid it will be half the effort. "

"You just need to tell me what you want me to do." Zheng Wuji said, "I'm just afraid that you're working too hard, after all, you're inconvenient now."

"This is also where I feel powerless," Xu Chunjun couldn't help sighing, "But this matter cannot be delayed, maybe some children will die while you and I are talking."

"Then don't be too anxious, the bigger the matter, the more careful our plan must be." Zheng Wuji patted Xu Chunjun's back, signaling her to be calm, "Tell me your plan first."

"As soon as this matter requires an order from the government, killing infants is strictly prohibited. Anyway, if there is no clear text, the name will always be wrong." Xu Chunjun said.

"You are right, even if the decree may not be implemented in place, you must stand there first. If it can deter three points, it will deter three points." Zheng Wuji and Xu Chunjun thought the same.

"It's not enough to just scare the law. It's not a cure for the symptoms," Xu Chunjun continued. , more protection should be given.”

"How to protect it?" Zheng Wuji asked.

"This is what I want to discuss with you. The public money cannot be moved unless it is reported to the imperial court in the future and there is a special edict.

You can't raise money from the country gentry and merchants, since we came here, they have already paid a lot of money.

Besides relying on them, it won't last long after all.

I was wondering if we could pay for the money and things ourselves first, and wait until the local government is well managed, and every family has savings, and no longer worry about the extra children being unable to support them, then we can let go. "Xu Chunjun said.

"I have nothing to object to," Zheng Wuji said, "You earned our family's fortune, not to mention that we still have a bank and wharf for income.

Even with my salary alone, I can do as much good deed as I can with as much effort as I can. "

"You really think so? Don't blame me?" Xu Chunjun was a little worried before.

There are not many officials in the officialdom who can pay for money.

"Why should I blame you? It's too late for me to thank you." Zheng Wuji smiled, "It's a good thing for the country and the people, and it's also a good deed for us. Why should I blame you?"

"I'm relieved when you say that," Xu Chunjun smiled comfortably, "I'm afraid that even if money and goods are given, some families will not be able to raise their children, so it's better to set up a charity hall.

All children who are abandoned will receive a place to raise them.It is always beneficial to the country to hire people to specialize in the operation. In the future, these children will all be able to read and write. "

"I'll help you with these things as much as possible," Zheng Wuji said, holding Xu Chunjun's hand, "You must not overwork. The first child is especially important, and you must not be tired."

"I know," Xu Chunjun lowered his head and stroked his lower abdomen, "This is our first child, I want to give him a safe birth and raise him well."

"I hope that I will do more good deeds to eliminate the previous evil." Zheng Wuji put his hand on Xu Chunjun's, "May you both be safe."

(End of this chapter)