"Sir, but..." Ouyang Bei's face was full of confusion: "The land will belong to the farmer after sixty years of farming. If the farmer dies halfway, how will it be calculated?"

"It can be inherited. If there are sons to inherit, and if there are daughters to inherit, as long as the seeds are planted, it will belong to the family for sixty years." Zhao Tong thought: "If there are no children, then the clan will inherit. If there are no children, then the family will inherit." No women, no clan..."

"What's going to happen?" Ouyang Bei's mouth twitched: "Is it possible that it belongs to Murakami?"

Zhao Tie looked at him and smiled: "You are not stupid enough. It is the inheritance of the village. The land belongs to the village rather than to the household. Baozheng reports it to the county. The county sends people to investigate. Baozheng and the elders recommend candidates. The county approves and gives People continue to farm.”

Ouyang Bei scratched his head: "Then it will be planted for another sixty years and owned by this family?"

Zhao Tong shook his head: "I just said that you are not stupid to the end, why are you stupid again? I won't give it to you."

Ouyang Bei was really confused and couldn't understand: "Master, why don't you give it to me again?"

Zhao Tong said: "Land is only given once. After that time, in order to prevent the village chief and the elders from joining forces to cheat, take advantage of their own relatives, or take the place under their own name, naturally they cannot be given again. Tenancy means that you can sign a document, and you can rent it for both long and short periods of time." However, this long-term lease can also be continued for as long as you want, but it cannot be bought or sold. "

Ouyang Bei nodded vigorously: "Sir, I understand, now..."

"Now..." Zhao Tong squinted his eyes, and a cold light flashed in his eyes: "Now of course I will kill them all."

"As you command, sir!"

"Those chieftains and kings have been domineering and prosperous for so many years, and they have been in the fish and meat village for so many years. Now they dare to openly defy the Qin Dynasty and collaborate with the enemy. It is time to be punished!"

"Subordinate, go and deliver the order right now!" Ouyang Bei saluted and left.

"While we're at it, put up notices about the division of land. Many people here are illiterate. Send someone to explain so that they understand how the land is divided and what it means." Zhao Tong said leisurely.

"Yes, Young Master!" Ouyang Bei walked out with a complex expression. He always felt that the land division proposed by his Young Master was not that simple...

Huichuan City ordered to go down, the surroundings were shaken, and the earth was turned upside down.

Now that it has been done, it is necessary to eradicate the root cause, announce the charges, investigate and investigate, issue an order to allocate land, and at the same time call some farmers who have been harmed to come forward to testify.

Over the course of hundreds of years, it didn't take much effort to find hundreds of crimes committed by these chieftains and kings, and this was just a drop in the ocean.

As for the incriminating evidence, there were corpses filled with zombies, human skin lamps, and girl's bone artifacts, all of them were outrageous and all were evidence.

There are countless ways to plunder and rob people, to harm the people, to dominate people, and to take human life lightly.

There was simply too much to list, and a vigorous trial meeting began around Huichuan Mansion.

The common people came forward to accuse and testify, and they were a little afraid at first. However, Ouyang Bei led people from the Privy Council Confidential Room and the Secret Intelligence Department of the military to tell each other. As long as there is evidence, there will be no mercy, and they will be punished to the end. , and there was a matter of dividing the land, the people became excited and denounced the various crimes of the chieftains and kings.

The news spread far and wide, and the chieftains and kings in the neighboring states and counties panicked when they heard it. The people were shocked and confused. They didn't know whether it was true or not, but they saw many kings dragging their families and families to run to Dali City. , and then thought that it might be true. For a time, everything was chaotic, people's minds changed, and they were restless.

"Send people to post notices everywhere. It doesn't matter if you can't enter the city. The focus is on the countryside. There are almost no Dali soldiers in the countryside. They must be posted everywhere, including tea mountains, pastures and weaving mills. They must not be left behind."

Zhao Tong gave another order, which set off a new trend of chaos in Dali.

Then the army set off from Huichuan Mansion and divided into three groups. Li Yanxian led 50,000 troops, and Yue Fei led 50,000 troops. They swept across from east to west.

Zhao Tao personally led the remaining 100,000 people, crushing them along the way, and headed straight for Dali City.

Everywhere they went, the policy of dividing land was implemented. For a while, the people cheered and shouted, long live the Qin Emperor, long live, long live, long live.

Leading the troops walking beside the rural city, they were supposed to call Dali. The people should have seen people running away, but no such scene happened.

Not to mention the welcome on the roadside, but also on the side of the township road, in front of the ridge, kowtow to the ground, tears filling my eyes.

The more daring ones prepared food and drink at home, carried them in baskets with both hands, and went to the roadside to comfort the troops.

Originally, Zhao Tong's military discipline was strict, and he was not allowed to disturb the people, and was not allowed to take anything from the people, but now this situation has nothing to do with military discipline.

Zhao Tong ordered that if the people wanted to eat, drink, and express condolences, they should accept it. However, apart from food and drink, they were not allowed to take anything else, not even a thread.

After the military order was issued, the soldiers were naturally happy. Who wouldn't want something to eat? So they picked it up one after another, and started eating as they walked. Anyway, the order above didn't say that it couldn't be eaten on the spot, and it was still hot. If you don't eat it while it's hot, why should it still wait for it to cool down?

As the soldiers took the food and started to eat and drink directly, the people were happy and became more courageous. Many of them went back to continue getting food. Those who had not dared before also followed suit, and the road became more noisy and lively.

Zhao Tong was happy and said to Song Jiang next to him: "How is it?"

Song Jiang hurriedly saluted on his horse: "Your Majesty, you will be filled with great blessings and blessings. Those who have the right way will win the hearts of the people. Your Majesty has won the hearts of the people in Dali. Conquering Dali will be like picking something out of a bag, without any effort."

Zhao Tong smiled and nodded. Everyone likes to hear auspicious words, especially when the soldiers and civilians are enjoying themselves like this, they feel very happy.

At this moment, Bai Zhan came over to report that the people wanted to dedicate their own steamed food to His Majesty the Qin Emperor, and hoped that His Majesty could transfer thousands of gold and not think the food was despicable.

Zhao Tong touched his chin when he heard this. Although he didn't have a beard, he still looked proud and said, "Take me over and have a look."

The generals behind him said together: "Your Majesty, be careful not to move lightly."

Zhao Tong waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter, just come with me."

Then the army separated from the middle, with Bai Zhan and Ouyang Bei guarding the front. He rode his horse in the middle, and all the soldiers reached the edge of the road.

At this time of spring, there were fields on both sides of the road, with seedlings growing knee-high and green and beautiful.

"The crops are growing well!" Zhao Tong nodded.

"Young Master, do you know anything about crops?" Ouyang Bei turned around and whispered.

Zhao Tong glanced at him and said, "Young master, what don't I understand? Even in the palace, there is a small piece of cultivated land, and according to the ancestral system, it has to be planted every year. If you really treat me as a master, I can't distinguish between grains and limbs." Very diligent!”

"Yes, yes, you have taught me a lesson, my subordinate is too ignorant..." Ouyang Bei sneered hastily.

Zhao Tong snorted, then rode forward and faced the Dali people on the roadside with a gentle smile.

Although the common people had been bold before, when Emperor Qin really came, they immediately became frightened and obeyed. They hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed, shouting long live the mountain.

Zhao Tong smiled and said: "Folks are so polite, please get up."

Wherever the common people dared to get up, they jumped off their horses in vain and tried to persuade them one by one. Then they got up, but they didn't dare to raise their heads.

Zhao Tong wondered: "I just reported that the villagers would donate food to my family, why are they missing?"

An old man heard this and said in a panic: "Holy Lord, the common people were so happy to see the Holy One that they forgot about it. The common people are guilty, and the common people will die."

"Sigh..." Zhao Tong shook his head: "What's the crime? It's our Qin army that disturbs the people. It's not too late to offer those foods... now."

"Don't disturb the people, don't disturb the people, yes, yes, the common people will dedicate it to the Holy One now, Xiao Yu'er, Xiao Yu'er..." As the old man shouted, a girl came out of the crowd. This girl was only about sixteen or seventeen years old. She was pretty and pretty, with an oval face, watery eyes, and two shallow pear dimples when she smiled.

She wore traditional Dali clothing, with silver decorations around her neck and a string of small bells tied to each wrist.

Zhao Tong found the sound of the bells very pleasant.

The girl held two small bamboo baskets, one filled with Dali's unique homemade steamed buns, and the other filled with boiled eggs.

This kind of steamed buns is different from the Central Plains steamed buns. The Central Plains steamed buns are big yellow-faced steamed buns, while the Dali steamed buns are smaller than the steamed buns and have some honey sugar on top.

It is said that this kind of steamed buns was invented by Zhuge Wuhou during his expedition to Nanzhong. It is not the kind of white flour with nothing added, but this kind of steamed buns are decorated with some sugar fillings.

Zhao Tong took the two baskets on his horse and handed them to Ouyang Bei. After thinking for a while, he reached out and took out a honey bun, took a bite and said it was delicious.

When the people saw that Emperor Qin actually ate the food offered by his family, they were extremely moved. They had never thought that Emperor Qin would actually eat such coarse country food.

If Emperor Qin can accept it, it means that God's grace is so great. How could he be interested in such a crude diet? But Emperor Qin was really eating it at this time, and it seemed to be very sweet. He didn't dislike it at all, and he didn't worry about whether there might be something unclean or poisonous in it.

The shouts of "Long Live the Mountain" suddenly thundered, ten times louder and more enthusiastic than before.

Zhao Tong finished one and felt it was good. He reached out and took another. The cheers were even louder. He raised his arm and pressed it. After eating the buns, he said: "Thank you all for the reward. From now on, Dali Returning to the Qin Dynasty, everything will be in accordance with the Qin law. Evil will be punished and good will be promoted. Good deeds will be rewarded, and evil deeds will be severely punished. There will be no local kings. If an official breaks the law, he will be punished, and if a prince breaks the law, he will be punished with the same crime as the common people!"

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the people were all red. This was the sacred promise made by the Emperor of Qin to them. Even if they may not be able to fulfill it in the future, at this moment, they were filled with gratitude and had no regrets.

At this time, the girl took a small wooden plate from behind. There was something on the plate, covered with gauze. She was a little shy, holding the wooden plate and came forward, opened her mouth, but did not dare to say anything.

"What is this?" Zhao Tong saw her shyness and asked with a smile.

"Holy Lord, this... this is a piece of brocade that I hand-woven. I have been weaving it since I was a child. Because I had no materials, I slowly accumulated it and weaved it for many years..." The girl lowered her head and said.

"Jinxiu? What is it used for?" Zhao Tong asked doubtfully.

"Yes, it's our tradition here. Yes, you can put it on your shoulders to keep out the cold..." The girl's voice was as thin as a mosquito's chirping.

At this time, the villagers nearby all glanced at the girl. This girl is really brave. This kind of brocade is usually used as a dowry for women. She starts weaving it when she is young. When she gets married, she takes it to her husband's house and puts it on her husband's body. , how dare you offer this girl to the Holy One?

"Put it on your shoulders to keep out the cold..." Zhao Tong smiled slightly and looked at the girl: "I accept it."

"Yes!" Although the girl's voice was still low, she was obviously a little excited and raised the wooden plate upwards.

Zhao Tong gently took the wooden plate with his hand, and then solemnly handed it to Yuan Ying to hold.

How could he not know what the brocade represented? But in front of so many neighbors, the girl presented the brocade. If he didn't accept it, he was afraid that the girl would be blamed by the neighbors when she returned, or she might be ridiculed, or even this matter would Become the laughing stock of the girl's life.

It’s hard to say that the girl made some sad and tragic actions because of this. She originally had good intentions and sincerity, but her life may be ruined because of this, which is what Zhao Tong doesn’t want to see.

Everyone yearns for beauty and pursues their ideals. This is never wrong. He feels that this is one of the most valuable qualities in life. Even if it fails, it should not be discouraged or even end in sadness.

"What's your name?" Zhao Tong looked at the girl.

"My name is Xiao Yu'er, Duan Xiaoyu." The girl mustered up her courage and looked up at Zhao Tong.

Zhao Tong smiled: "What a good name."

After finishing speaking, he pondered for a few breaths, then chatted with the people for a while, then rode back to the team, and the army continued to move forward.

Yuan Ying whispered in a low voice: "Master said you can't take even a thread from the common people, why do you still take Jinxiu?"

Gao Chong touched his nose: "Shh, what about... I didn't know that Master can set fire, but we are not allowed to light lamps!"

Zhao Tong turned around: "What did you say?"

Yuan Ying said loudly: "Second senior brother said that only the state officials are allowed to set fires, and the common people are not allowed to light lamps."

Gao Chong: "..."

The army marched slowly, and soon passed a tea mountain, and melodious folk songs came from the mountain, singing:

Dali is so beautiful in March
Good dressing by Butterfly Spring

Butterflies come to collect nectar
What does my sister do to comb her hair?

Butterflies fly to collect nectar

What does my sister do to comb her hair?

Hey

The singing was clear and sweet, causing the soldiers to turn their heads and look at them from time to time.

Zhao Tong glanced at the mountain, and there was a vague tea lady taking care of it. He couldn't help but look in front of and behind him: "Who doesn't sing out of tune?"

Several people around him, including the generals at the back, all looked at each other in confusion. The married man quickly lowered his head, the clever eyes of the unmarried man couldn't help but shine, but the dull one looked confused.

But no one dared to promise that their singing would not be out of tune.

Zhao Tong looked at this and that, and sighed: "In Dali, if a man sings out of tune, it will be difficult for him to find a wife..."

His last gaze fell on Bai Zhan: "I remember that your singing was not out of tune?"

"Ah? Young Master?" Bai Zhan suddenly became excited: "Subordinate, subordinate..."

"You are already over thirty, and your two brothers have no future. You have to fight for your strength. It would be better to meet by chance and exchange a few words."

"Young master, I, I...I can't!" Bai Zhan's old face suddenly turned red with shame.

"No? It doesn't matter if you don't know. I'll teach you, sir." Zhao Tong said with a smile.

After a while, I heard Bai Zhan scratching his neck and singing:

Brother is a dragon in the sky
My sister is a cluster of underground flowers

It won't rain until the dragon turns over

The rain doesn't water the flowers
The flowers are not red
……

(End of this chapter)

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