After Ming Dynasty

Chapter 23 Target Village

"Since there are grievances, we must avenge the common people!" Zhu Yiyuan said to Jiang Qi, "I also ask Mr. Jiang to supervise, I still have some things to deal with."

Zhu Yiyuan turned around and left. He did have too many things to do, but the most important thing was to have a pawn as an example, which was enough.

Jiang Qi has been in Zichuan for 30 to [-] years, he is able to handle and understand these things, and Zhu Yiyuan is gone, so he can avoid a little bit of embarrassment.

No, when he beheaded the master book Yang Bang, he told about Jiang Qi's gift, what kind of a good thing do you think you are?
Jiang Qi gritted his teeth, "Naturally, I will plead guilty to the capital for my affairs, but you are dying, kill me!"

Accompanied by the sound of killing words, Jiang Qi killed all the bookkeepers, pawns, six-room scribes, treasury officials, and tax collectors in Zichuan County... Besides them, there were more than a dozen gentry , They took the lead in defecting to the Qing court, their crimes were heinous, and they all beheaded.

Blood stained the cross streets red, and finally those wealthy merchants who colluded with the Qing court were also pulled out, until finally, a businessman named Pupan was escorted over.

At this time, the people present stood up one after another and complained for him.

After dealing with so many people, I have seen the common people stand up to accuse and question the crime, but I have not seen so many people come out to intercede together, this Pupan is really interesting.

It turned out that he was a wealthy businessman in Zichuan City. He had a lot of wealth in his early years, but he didn't have a child until he was 40 years old.This person didn't know which god he asked, so he decided to give away his family wealth and help the people.

Therefore, for several years, the Pu family kept giving up porridge, and every winter, they also gave away cotton clothes. Not only the people in Zichuan, but also the refugees from other places also benefited from him.

And what's amazing is that he really gave himself a son by doing this, and gave birth to four in one go. The third child in his family, named Pu Songling, is six years old this year. His collection of novels: Strange Tales from a Liaozhai Studio.

After killing Pu's family, Jiang Qi had no choice but to stop, and hurried to report to Zhu Yiyuan.

When he arrived, everyone was there. Zhu Yiyuan nodded with a smile after hearing what he said, "We eradicate rape and eliminate evil. We don't want to kill innocent people indiscriminately. Not only can we not kill innocent businessmen like the Pu family, but we have to find a way Make friends with them, do business with them."

After Zhu Yiyuan finished speaking, he asked Jiang Qi to sit down again.

"It just so happens that Mr. Jiang is here, and he also listens to our discussion and sees what to do next."

Jiang Qi was not qualified in the past, it was a good job and his status was improved, so he was a little relieved.

As soon as he sat down, Ye Tinglan, Zhu Yiyuan's uncle, said, "Nephew, you see, Jiang Baotou also said that the eradication of corrupt officials won the hearts of the people, and the people clapped their hands. It is ours, the land of Shandong, and another piece of land belonging to Daming, it is really a happy event and worth celebrating."

Zhu Yiyuan was not very happy when he heard what his uncle said, but instead said: "What do you think, do you think so too?"

Liu Baodao: "Young Master Zhu, can you spit out the meat that reaches your mouth?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tan Qiye said: "Just now at the threshing ground of Qingshiji, Mr. Zhu said that we want to base ourselves on the countryside, have you all forgotten?"

Liu Bao was taken aback, and said helplessly: "I, I haven't forgotten, but Qingshiji is so small, it can't be used. Where is Zichuan County?"

Hearing his words, Zhu Yiyuan was not surprised, it could even be said to be expected.

"I asked the big guys to come here just to take the opportunity to discuss a question, what are the advantages and disadvantages between the county town and the countryside?"

Ye Tinglan took the lead in saying: "My nephew, the countryside is far away from the hustle and bustle, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and the fragrance of birds and flowers. It's a good place to live in seclusion. But when it comes to conquering the world, you can't do without cities. Like Han Gaozu, who occupied Bashu, our Emperor Hongwu, That is the occupation of Jinling to achieve great things. Although Zichuan County is a little smaller, it is still much better than Qingshiji."

Zhu Yiyuan smiled lightly, "Indeed, the county has a strong city wall that can resist the enemy. There are more people in the city and more supplies. All walks of life, including craftsmen, are far better than those in the countryside. It's just that there are thousands of benefits in the city. The most important point is that the city is here, and we cannot move or run away. Once the Qing army besieged us and trapped us in the city, there was only one dead end, and we could not escape at all. No matter how strong the city is, it will fall one day , to defend the city is to sit and wait for death."

Everyone couldn't help but take a deep breath. These words are reasonable. The Qing army is too strong right now, and if they defend the isolated city, there will be no second result except for the city to be defeated and the entire army to be wiped out.

Ye Tinglan frowned and said, "My nephew, it's not good to defend the city to death, but not in the city, where are we going? To the village? With all due respect, the current Qingshiji cannot withstand the attack of the Qing army, and it is far inferior to Zizi. Chuan County, can last for a while longer."

Zhu Yiyuan still smiled unabated, and said calmly: "Uncle, one Qingshiji will not work, but Qingshiji plus Dazhuang Village, Pujia Village, Yuanshan Village, dozens or hundreds of villages are combined to form one piece, what will happen? ?”

Ye Tinglan still didn't think clearly, and simply said: "Nephew, just tell the truth, don't guess the riddle."

Zhu Yiyuan said solemnly: "Everyone says the county is good, but where does the county's labor come from? Where does the grain come from? Where does the cloth and firewood come from? It didn't fall from the sky, did it?"

Facing the question, Tan Qiye suddenly thought of something, he whispered: "They are all from the countryside, Mr. Zhu, I understand, this is why you said that you want to base yourself in the countryside?"

Qi Ye couldn't help but rubbed his hands together and sighed: "Originally, my son only said that we can get food for the soldiers, but now it seems that cutting off the Qing court's food is indeed a brilliant strategy, my son is brilliant."

Ye Tinglan still frowned, "Although this is true, as far as I know, each village is different, and it may be more difficult than reaching the sky to connect these villages together."

At this moment, old man Zhu suddenly said quietly: "Rising troops in Shandong and rebelling under the eyes of the Tartars is a matter of heaven... As an uncle, you should use your brain more to solve difficulties, don't always This doesn’t work, that doesn’t work, I don’t like to hear it.”

Ye Tinglan's face became hot when she was told, she couldn't help but lower her head.

On the contrary, Zhu Yiyuan smiled generously and said: "Big guys must dare to speak when discussing things. Indeed, it is very difficult to unite the various villages. Therefore, we must follow the people's conditions and solve the common problems of the common people. This time we occupied Zichuan County and got After collecting the fish scale registers and yellow registers over the years, and confiscating many wealthy and wealthy gentry, we got the land in their hands, just in time to return to the village, distribute the land to the common people, win the support of the villagers, and gain a firm foothold first.”

Grabbing his beard, old man Pang Qing suddenly said: "This is what the young master said that day, you want to inherit King Chuang's idea of ​​equalizing land?"

Zhu Yiyuan smiled and said, "Old Pang, what do you think?"

Pang Qing laughed, "Although I'm almost sixty, I can still work hard for the fields."

Zhu Yiyuan nodded again and again, "Indeed, the land is the lifeline. We not only give the land to the people, but also abolish the taxes owed by the people over the years, loan sharks, and all kinds of miscellaneous taxes. survive."

Old Master Pang thought for a while, clapped his hands and smiled, "Young Master Zhu, if we can really do this, the old man thinks that we might really be able to overthrow the Qing court."

Father Zhu was very happy, "If that's the case, let's act quickly."

Zhu Yiyuan smiled, "Don't be too busy, the land must be divided, and we can't let people go... I have already seen that there are many refugees in Zichuan County. Immediately post a notice and tell everyone that anyone who is willing Those who come with us can get a piece of land, and if the whole family moves, they can also get a piece of homestead to settle down."

Everyone nodded, "We'll do it now."

When the notice was posted, it didn't take long for thousands of refugees to gather. They had no clothes, no food to eat, and they were useless.

No one knows, tomorrow or death, which will come first.

"As long as you give us fields and let us live, we will not be afraid even if we go up the mountain of swords or into the pan of oil."

(End of this chapter)