After Ming Dynasty

Chapter 25 Soldiers (continue to add more)

Zhang Xiucai's eyes widened and he clenched his fists tightly, "You, you are unreasonable, you don't even give preferential treatment to scholars, how is it different from barbarians?"

This question could not be more reasonable.

Zhu Yiyuan laughed loudly, "You are really wrong. The Qing court inherited the old system of the Ming Dynasty and gave preferential treatment to scholars. How about you submit to the Qing Dynasty?"

Zhang Xiucai's complexion changed suddenly, he was speechless, and he didn't dare to speak up, with delicate cold sweat dripping from his forehead, if he said one more word, the rebel army next to him would turn him into a dead scholar.

Zhu Yiyuan turned his head and said to the other villagers: "It just so happens that there is a scholar with a reputation. In the past, he had various preferential treatment, and the villagers are all aware of it. I want to tell you guys that from now on, this preferential treatment will not be given. No matter what the name is, you can’t occupy more acres of land, and you can’t be exempted from taxes and corvees.”

At this time, among the wealthy households, another person plucked up his courage and asked, "Is it true that everyone is the same, should they be equal, rich or poor?"

"That's right!" Zhu Yiyuan said firmly, "That's true. My family has less than a hundred acres of land in Qingshiji, and they will share it equally. But there is a certain kind of person who can get an extra piece of land."

"Who?" Someone asked immediately.

Zhu Yiyuan said: "It is the soldiers who join the army. According to the rules of Qingshiji, the first-class soldiers can get an extra three mu of land, and the second-class militiamen can get an extra one mu of land. Besides, no matter how much official position or credit, they can't Take more land. After all, land is the lifeblood of the big guys, and the most important thing is fairness and justice."

Zhu Yiyuan is willing to set an example and give more acres to the soldiers and militiamen. After all, he is carrying his head on his head, which is a matter of course, and no one can fault it.

The tenants can't wait anymore, everyone is eager to get the fields, and some young people are eager to join the rebel army and get a few more acres of land.

At this time, that Zhang Xiucai bowed again, "What Mr. Zhu said is indeed true. Those who till it have their fields, and those who live in them have their houses. I also read the books of sages and sages, so naturally I will not object. But Mr. Zhu should know that he has always been clear. Every mu of land is full of disadvantages. The quality of the land is different, and the length of the lunge is different. You say that it must be divided fairly, but I'm afraid it may not be fair, right? "

The smile on Zhu Yiyuan's face remained undiminished, "Indeed, dividing the land is a word, but how to divide it well is not easy. What I mean is to select eight to fifteen old farmers from each village, and these The old farmers divide the plots. If it is a high-quality good field, the plot should be smaller. If it is a low-grade Susukida, the plot should be larger. Make sure that the output of each acre is about the same. After they are divided, other villagers will take the lead Selection, and finally selected by the old farmers who divide the land. When there is no objection in a village, it will be registered and confirmed."

After hearing Zhu Yiyuan's words, everyone didn't think there was anything wrong at first, but after careful consideration, they suddenly felt that this move was full of wisdom, and it turned out to be very operable.

Due to the limited distance, the scope of Juntian must be within the village.How much land there is in the village and how much food can be produced, in fact, everyone knows it.

Let the old farmers divide the fields, they are absolutely capable of dividing them fairly and reasonably.

The only problem is how to make them willing to share it fairly.

Whoever divides the land will get it later... If the distribution is unfair, you can only keep the worst land for yourself. No fool is willing to do this.

And after a village is divided, it will be registered and confirmed, and the land deed will be awarded...Zhu Yiyuan can also control the final verification power, and if the division is outrageous, he can also correct it.

Including in the distribution of fields, if anyone bullies others and runs amok in the village, he can be caught immediately and severely punished.

As for the upper, middle and lower fields that he was used to, Zhu Yiyuan gave up. There is no doubt that the more complicated something is, the more problems will be encountered when it is implemented, and the more disadvantages will be hidden in it.

According to his method, the output of each block is not much different, and it is convenient to collect taxes and easy to operate.

While it can't be said to be perfect, there are no obvious problems.

These tenants in Dazhuang Village got together and discussed for a while, and they became more and more energetic... You can see that the common people can't make a fart when it comes to other things, but when it comes to land issues, everyone is very concerned.

After Zhu Yiyuan said it, the villagers asked about the details again, and resolved their doubts. They couldn't wait to implement it immediately, and quickly took the land into their own hands. This is the truth.

Those who are more anxious than these tenant farmers are the group of refugees.

The tenant farmers still have land, but they have nothing, except for one life, which is the fifty catties of rations given by Zhu Yiyuan, and nothing else.

"Master Zhu, what do you think we should do? Can we be like them?" the refugees asked anxiously.

Zhu Yiyuan had a smile on his face, "Don't worry, big guy. I said the same, and it must be the same. But you have also seen that this autumn harvest, the food has to be handed over to these folks. The big guy has worked hard for several months and can't take it away. And I will not collect this season's land rent and tax, in a word, it is to let the villagers have something to eat and taste the sweetness."

"After the autumn harvest, the fields will be re-divided. Each village can have some extra acres and wasteland. I will break up the big guys according to the number of acres and organize them into each village. Then enter the yellow book together, and you and the villagers will It's all the same."

It is reasonable and reasonable for Zhu Yiyuan to make such an arrangement. After all, agricultural production has seasons, and you cannot divide the fields at any time.Take care of the original farmers and give hope to the refugees.

It's only a month or so, and the rations given to the big guys are just to pass this time.

Mr. Zhu is thinking about everything.

Suddenly another young refugee asked, "Young Master Zhu, can we also join the army? I want to be a soldier, and I want more land!"

When he said this, the other refugees started shouting, some of them were elderly, with gray beards, and patted their chests, wanting to be soldiers, just to share three acres of land.

With a smile on Zhu Yiyuan's face, he said in a calm and unhurried manner: "Warring is not a child's play, you must choose the young and strong, but don't worry about the old ones. The big guys have experience, and there are jobs suitable for you. Although you can't get more land, But there are still wages. All in all, we are all a family, and we work together as one fist to survive in this unfortunate world."

Compared with the villagers, there are still all kinds of calculations. When it comes to the refugees, everyone is reasonable and has nothing to say.And quickly selected more than 200 young and strong, and surrounded Zhu Yiyuan.

Once you become a refugee, you are no longer a person, but a livestock or a wild beast.

Old and weak women and children, especially children, are a piece of meat in the pot.

Changing children to eat is not just as simple as four words.Someone has indeed tasted that taste.

Even the Qing court would only treat them as slaves, slaves... It is no exaggeration to say that only by following Zhu Yiyuan can they hope to squeeze from the herd of beasts into the crowd and regain their lives.

These refugees are simply more loyal to Zhu Yiyuan than the folks in Qingshiji.

Zhu Yiyuan did not treat them badly either, and after discussing the main matters, Zhu Yiyuan led the big guys to the Zhang family compound to rest.

In less than half a month, this compound has changed three owners, from the Zhang family, to Xie Qian, and then to Zhu Yiyuan, it is really unpredictable.

When the refugees came in, their eyes were not enough to see. This green brick house is really nice.

After Zhu Yiyuan walked in, he said directly: "Those who are eager to join the army and want to become soldiers, all stand up. I will tell you the first military rule of becoming a soldier."

These young people hurriedly stood up and stared at Zhu Yiyuan, waiting for reprimand.

Zhu Yiyuan then said: "The big guys are all from refugees, and they know the hardships of the villagers. Therefore, we must put the people first in everything, love the people, and put the villagers first. We are the children of farmers, and we must be soldiers. Be a bandit soldier who entraps the common people, understand?"

These young people were startled, then nodded, "Understood, we understand!"

Know the shit!
Zhu Yiyuan is not stupid, if he can understand so quickly, they are not refugees, but saints with high morals.

In the final analysis, we still have to lead by example and educate the big guys a little bit through daily actions.

"Okay, let the folks live in first-class houses now. You will be in the back."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Yiyuan walked into the low door room on his own, leaving a surprised gaze...

(End of this chapter)