Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 180 The Three Announcements are Heart-Spending! ([-] words, please subscribe)

Zhang Liang left the mansion.

The noise in the city was still mixed, but it was much quieter than when we came here. Many people went under the city wall, eagerly waiting for the official notice to be posted.

Zhang Liang is also ready to go.

It's just that before he got close to the city wall, he was persuaded to leave by the huge crowd of people.

There are too many people coming.

see.

Zhang Liang had no choice but to turn back and return to the mansion.

He didn't go straight back to the room, but found a quiet place in the big room, and just sat down quietly.

He Yu sat facing him.

There were quite a few people gathered in the big house, including the head of Guizhou in brown clothes, and the public servants with their heads wrapped in soapcloth. These people chatted casually, but most of the topics they talked about were what happened in the city during this period. After listening for a while, I lost interest, and it was mostly absurd rumors from hearsay.

He sat quietly in the house, waiting for dusk to come.

the other side.

Ji Heng has cooked the food.

With a bit of calm on his face, Fusu said with a smile: "Today I will trouble you sir."

Ji Heng didn't care, and said calmly: "It's okay, I can still provide a regular meal."

The dishes he cooks are indeed very homely.

Seeing Ji Heng eating with two sticks all the time, Fusu was quite curious. After looking at it for a while, he also tried it curiously, but he was a beginner after all, not as comfortable as Ji Heng, on the contrary he seemed a little more It's very funny, the wooden strip between the fingers is completely uncontrollable.

After trying for a while, Fusu also gave up.

He blushed and said, "Mr.'s eating utensils are really unique."

Ji Heng looked at the wooden chopsticks in his hand, chuckled lightly, and said with a smile: "There is no one else, but you are familiar with your hands."

There was a burst of laughter in the courtyard.

A day is always short.

soon.

The golden crow, which hung high in the sky, fell to the west.

It was dusk.

Fusu has already returned to the case.

He handed Ji Heng the notice he wanted to post.

Ji Heng didn't refuse, he stretched out his hand to take it, looked at it a few times, and then put it back on the case.

"Do you have a good opinion, sir?" Fusu asked, cupping his hands.

"It's not a good idea, but your method is too simple and the effect will not be very good." Ji Heng stood tall and said calmly: "Too rigid and easy to break, too soft to lose."

"Your approach is too straightforward."

"Sir, how do you think it should be announced?" Fusu said.

Ji Heng spread out the bamboo slips, took the Rabbit Hair Brush on the case into his hand, and directly added a few vertical lines to the notice written by Fusu.

Then he explained: "Disclosure in batches."

"Don't post it all at once, give the public some time to digest and react."

Fu Su frowned.

He raised his eyes to look at the bamboo slips, looked at them secretly for dozens of breaths, and understood Ji Heng's thoughts, and said with his forehead: "What you said is very true, but I didn't think carefully."

"The government offices involved this time include the Neishi Mansion, the Tingwei Mansion, the Shaofu Mansion, and the Yushi Mansion. Each mansion announces its own situation. This way, it can explain to the people, and secondly, it can also give the people some time to let them Get the right thinking." Ji Heng said calmly: "Besides, what you wrote is a bit vague."

"The biggest killer in the world is sincerity!"

"In the eyes of the government, some details are indeed inappropriate to disclose, but extraordinary means are used in extraordinary times. If you want to attract the hearts of the people, you must use extraordinary means. In your notice, you should add some necessary details to let the people deeply understand that the government has What has been done, has been done.”

"For example, Naishi Mansion."

"Directly explain the sinking of the salt and iron ship."

"The merchants deliberately created this shipwreck in order to force the government to back down and reduce high business taxes. The government has collected enough evidence, and the relevant merchants have also been brought under control. The culprits should be the barbarians."

Fusu's eyelids twitched.

Ji Heng's words completely exceeded his expectations.

Ji Heng didn't pay much attention to it, and continued: "Like Yushi's Mansion and Tingwei Mansion, they can directly announce that many officials have been arrested. Salt Iron is about to raise the bar."

"The Shaofu pointed out where the salt and iron came from."

"How will the government respond, and what measures will it take?"

"Focus on people's livelihood and focus on people's livelihood."

"And so on, there are many things to be informed, as long as the specific situation is explained, the attitude of the government should be lowered, and the people should not be regarded as untouchables, but should be regarded as senior officials, or 'people' who are equal."

"We still have to distinguish between priorities and expose them step by step."

"details make a difference."

"Too biting words, too much focus on identity, doomed to lose more than gain."

heard.

Fusu was thoughtful.

He looked at the notice he had written and understood it completely.

The bookishness is too heavy.

Too much pursuit of maintaining the majesty of the government.

The lines between the lines are a little more cold, and a little more domineering.

How does this shorten the distance with the people?

Fusu cupped his hands and said: "Fusu understands, thank you sir for your guidance."

Ji Heng nodded.

He went to the back kitchen and cleaned the dishes.

Fusu took out a few blank bamboo slips, thought about it in his mind and wrote again.

soon.

A bamboo slip was sent out.

Mansion shop.

It's dusk.

The store finally started to get restless.

Many Guizhou heads and officials stood up and walked towards the city wall where the notice was posted.

At this time, Lao Sheren said: "Second and third sons, don't go to the other side of the city wall. It is already crowded with people, and the inner three floors and the outer three floors have already been blocked. If you go now, you may be within ten feet of the city wall." If you can’t get close, just sit in the house.”

"In front of me, I have arranged for a few young men to squat under the city wall to guard."

"As long as the official notice is posted, they will come back to pass the letter immediately, and the second and third sons don't need to waste this time."

heard.

There was a strange look in the eyes of everyone around.

They all praised Sheren for his good means, and they also followed Sheren's suggestion and continued to sit down in the room.

He Yan, who had already got up, also sat down at this moment.

He whispered: "This store owner is a little clever. He knew that everyone was anxious, so he arranged for people to sit and watch. After this behavior, I am afraid that his store will not be able to sell enough food later."

Zhang Liang smiled and said, "That's fine too."

"At the moment, the city wall where the notice is posted has already been crowded with people, and the front can no longer squeeze in people. When the notice is actually posted, I'm afraid there will be more people. It seems that I will wait later than others, but in fact it may not be much different. "

He Yu also nodded repeatedly.

At this moment, a skinny young man strode in hurriedly, shouting again and again: "Notice. The notice has been posted."

Lao She's eyes were filled with excitement, and he hurriedly said, "Skinny monkey, don't be in a hurry, first straighten out your breath, what did the notice say?"

The young man took a few deep breaths before he hurriedly said: "Let me think about it first, um, the official who posted the notice said that after a period of investigation by the government, there is sufficient evidence to prove that the shipwreck in Huai County some time ago was man-made. .”

A word fell.

There was a gasp in the house.

Zhang Liang's eyebrows also showed a look of surprise.

"What else?" Sheren continued to ask.

The young man took a wild breath and continued to speak loudly: "After ten days of investigation, the government has controlled the major salt merchants and iron merchants involved in the incident, and the culprits are Cao Bingshi and other iron merchants. If the matter is found out, the three clans will be directly exterminated according to the law."

"Other families, the current principals in the family, have all been taken away by the government, waiting for the final investigation."

"correct!"

"The announcement this time is very detailed."

"The above said that the reason why the merchants did this was because they were dissatisfied with the government's forced confiscation of salt ponds and mines some time ago, so they deliberately retaliated, intending to force the government to make concessions and lower business taxes, so they collaborated with other merchants to create this 'wreck'. .”

As soon as the young man spoke, there was an uproar in the room.

A burst of cursing followed.

"These merchants are damned!"

"I have already seen that none of these merchants is a good bird."

"The government has done a good job."

"Correct."

"I've been displeased with these people for a long time. I've been thinking about raising prices every day, and now such a big thing is happening. If there is really no way to solve it, I have to kill all these merchants."

"I'm so pissed off!"

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There were scoldings in the hall one after another.

Zhang Liang hesitated for a moment, and asked proactively, "Is this the only thing you're told?"

The young man nodded: "That's all there is now, but it's really incomplete. Now there are too many people under the walls of the major cities. There are people everywhere, and I can't squeeze in. I originally wanted to wait there for a while. But I was worried that I would forget what I remembered, so I hurried back."

"But I inquired when I left."

"This announcement was issued by the various government offices independently, so the time may be relatively inconsistent. The announcement I sent back is only from the Neishi Palace."

Sheren laughed and said, "Second and third sons, don't worry, I've already expected it."

"I have arranged three or four people for this matter, and all the news from the government will come back."

"Second and third sons, be safe and don't be impatient."

Everyone nodded slightly.

Talking about the announcement of the Neishifu again.

But soon, someone said anxiously: "According to the announcement issued by the Neishi Office, the salt and iron have clearly sunk. Even if all the merchants are arrested, it will not solve any problems? What we are anxious about now is the salt and iron. No How can Yantie continue to plow in the spring?"

"Yeah yeah."

"What did the government say about the Yantie matter?"

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Listening to the anxiety around him, Zhang Liang secretly shook his head.

If he guessed correctly, most of the salt and iron did not sink into the water, but fell into the hands of the government.

This statement is not entirely accurate.

Even some points are intentionally blurred.

But even so, the effect of the government may have been achieved.

Zhang Liang turned his head to the side, looked at the other people in the room, with a solemn look on his brows.

Although the government has not posted a notice explaining how to solve the salt and iron issue, many people have been moved by the first announcement of the government. The content of this notice is actually very straightforward, but it directly told the people of Qin, It's not that the government didn't do anything, but it has been doing it all the time, and it knows the details.

Clearly and concisely announced the matter.

Zhang Liang looked serious.

Qin Ting's notice is clearly true and false, but compared to the formal documents in the past, it is a little more "sincere" and has some more details. It seems that it is intentionally pleasing the public. This change is actually very small, but he It can be clearly felt that the resentment of the Qin people in the house towards the government is diminishing.

He even developed a strong trust in the government.

This method is very good.

And he doesn't think that the government really informs each other.

I'm afraid it was intentional.

This is even more clever.

Now Qin Ting is deliberately guiding public opinion, like a wave, one after another, immersing the world in it. As the government discloses more information, the people's views on the whole incident will continue to change, and then Completely reverse the complaints and dissatisfaction with the government some time ago.

In particular, it is easier to win the favor of the people by breaking things apart and explaining them.

It was a coincidence that this good feeling came about.

But very real.

The means are not low.

Zhang Liang glanced across the room, pondered for a moment, and whispered: "No, I have some understanding of Fusu. This person is not a fox-minded person, and he basically can't make such meticulous actions. If he really has such If you are capable, how could you have been hated by the First Emperor earlier?"

"There must be someone else secretly planning this matter!"

Zhang Liang's tone was very affirmative.

He Yu looked around vigilantly, and lowered his voice, "Brother Zifang, do you think someone is secretly helping Qin?"

Zhang Liang nodded.

He Yu moved his body, brought himself closer to Zhang Liang, and said in a low voice: "This operation is indeed not like Fusu can drive out, so is it possible that it is the official transferred back earlier?"

Zhang Liang shook his head and said with a heavy expression, "I don't know."

"But this guy is amazing!"

"But now we are in the dark, and the government doesn't know our existence. Qin Ting's actions are so big this time, and many things cannot be hidden. We can inquire more secretly during this time, and maybe we can find out some news. .”

"This person must be found out!"

There was a trace of coldness in Zhang Liang's eyes.

He Yan also had cold eyes.

He is clearly aware of the hidden worries, this person is too much of a threat to them.

It must be found out.

At this time.

Another man ran in.

Like the skinny young man in front of him, he was also out of breath, but his eyes couldn't hide his excitement.

As soon as he entered the house, he put his hands on his knees subconsciously, panting and said: "The joint announcement between the Tingwei Mansion and the Yushi Mansion has been announced."

"During the past ten days, Tingwei Mansion and Yushi Mansion have jointly investigated hundreds of officials."

"Up to the court, down to the place."

"It's all involved!"

"These officials have long been associated with the merchants, and even secretly provided assistance to the merchants, shielded the merchants, and tried to exonerate them. Now it has been found out that these officials have a lot of money with the merchants, so this matter was initially given by some people in the government. It was concealed, but the matter behind it was too big to hide, so it was caught out."

"Now officials involved in salt and iron in various places have basically been arrested."

"There are hundreds of people!"

The man confided a lot of information in one breath.

heard.

Everyone in the arena was shocked.

But most people are not surprised by this.

This time the incident is so big, there must be something wrong with the officials.

It will be a matter of time before they are investigated.

It's just that there are hundreds of officials involved, which is too many.

Hearing these news, Zhang Liang was also shocked.

What surprised him was not Qin Ting's swiftness.

but wild.

Qin Ting hardly concealed the cleansing of officials related to salt and iron.

After this investigation, Yantie's past officials who were corrupt, corrupted the law, and accepted bribes were basically wiped out. Even if someone had an idea in a short time, they would not dare to be so blatant. I am afraid that Yantie in Guanzhong will be completely stabilized because of this. .

After taking a few breaths, the man continued: "In addition to these."

"After investigation, the eldest son found that Daqin's standards for salt and agricultural tools are a bit too low compared to the technology that Daqin has mastered. Therefore, in three days, Daqin will issue a new standard for salt and iron, which will greatly increase the people's requirements for salt and iron. "

With one word, there is color all around.

"color!"

"The government finally understands."

"The agricultural tools refined in the workshop and the official workshop are not usable at all. They are all some kind of bird. They will be limped and broken after a few days of use. The price is still expensive. Now the government finally pays attention to it."

"Looking at this situation, it is clear that the officials did not report it before."

"Those profiteers and corrupt officials must have conspired secretly to defraud us of money with these low-quality goods."

"It's time to check it out!"

"The eldest son is wise!"

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After a burst of cursing in the room, the loud voices of "the eldest son is wise" and "the imperial court is wise" sounded.

Zhang Liang frowned even tighter.

He has felt great pressure and anxiety.

Now the shipwreck in Huai County not only did not create pressure on Qin Ting, but instead brought a lot of fame to Fusu.

This is not a good thing for them.

Although Fusu is the eldest son of the Great Qin Dynasty, in the past due to different political views, he was not very popular with the first emperor. Moreover, Fusu's reputation in the world has never been in Guanzhong, but in Kanto. This is mainly because the Chu faction has been supporting Fusu Zhang Luo, but now it's different.

After this incident, Fusu's reputation in Guanzhong increased greatly.

This is very bad!

Today's Fusu is no better than before.

He obviously has a master to help him. This person is extremely talented. He seems to be trying to turn the tide and change the current situation in the world. If Fusu really stands firm, even if the first emperor dies, Guanzhong will still be built like this Iron barrels are average, such a Guanzhong, for them, the pressure is too great.

This is definitely not what the nobles of the Six Nations want to see.

The Fusu they want is a Fusu who is full of benevolence, righteousness and morality, a Fusu who is contrary to Shihuang's political views, not a Fusu who has changed his mind and worked hard to govern.

At this time.

There was a sound of surprise in the house.

"It's good for the government to raise the standard, but will it increase the price?"

"If the price is increased, I may not be able to bear it."

"Yes."

"The corvée taxes of the imperial court these years are too high, and the people who are under pressure are almost out of breath. My three sons are all in corvée now. I don't know when they will come back. I saved some money just to buy a For good agricultural tools, if the price of ironware goes up, what should we do?"

There was a moment of silence in the room.

Why are they not like this?
It is good to raise the standard of salt and iron, but they may not be able to afford it.

There were sighs all around.

At this time.

Another man ran in.

He entered the room very fast, almost staggered and fell a big somersault.

He supported his waist with both hands, and said excitedly: "Young Mansion. Young Manor's announcement has come out."

"The eldest son has written a letter, and His Majesty the Emperor has given permission."

"The Shaofu has made a move!"

"The Shaofu will transport 20 jun pig iron and [-] jun salt from Aocang to help Guanzhong."

"Everything is sold according to the new standard after three days."

"and"

“All at the original price!!!”

boom!
A word fell.

There were bursts of exclamations all around.

Followed by a flood of inquiries.

Everyone's eyes were full of disbelief and shock, and some even couldn't believe their ears.

But with the man's firm nod, as well as bursts of applause from outside, they were able to confirm it.

It is indeed true!

When many people were sure that the disappearance was real, they knelt down and cried bitterly, venting loudly the restlessness and anxiety of this period.

There was a lot of crying in the house.

The restlessness and anxiety in my belly turned into tears at this moment.

The man wiped the same wet eye sockets, and continued to speak loudly: "In addition to these, there is another notice from the Shaofu."

"The government will recruit a large number of skilled salt workers, iron workers and other craftsmen to increase the output of agricultural tools and salt as soon as possible, and ensure the livelihood of the people in Guanzhong in the shortest time. The relevant prisoners, servicemen, and ministers can apply to the government. , For the expropriated prisoners, ministers, etc., the government will distribute the standard of two stones of millet every month and one and a half stones of concubines according to the standard of servants."

"As for craftsmen such as salt workers and iron workers, they will be paid according to the standard of eight coins a day."

"Everything should be done in a hurry."

"The purpose is to make the salt and iron transported by Ao Cang into commodities as soon as possible, and distribute them to various counties in Guanzhong, so as to ensure the normal progress of spring plowing to the greatest extent."

"color!!!"

As soon as the man finished speaking, there were bursts of colorful sounds outside the house.

This is the unanimous applause of the whole city.

There was a great uproar in the city.

Unlike the previous panic, it was replaced by excitement.

Even hyperactive.

Zhang Liang's expression was dignified, and he felt tight in his chest.

He is already facing an enemy.

The person who secretly arranged all this is very clever.

This person has been deliberately avoiding the important, and has not responded from the beginning to the end. The Shaofu can directly solve the matter of salt and iron, even if it is in the name of Ao Cang in the end.

Ao Cang is the treasury of the Great Qin State, and there are salt and iron hoarded in it. Few people will question it, and even make people more convinced. However, when they know the emergency situation in Guanzhong, instead of forcibly conscripting prisoners, they use a very open way. Conscript the people.

Board and lodging included.

Pay extra wages.

This is undoubtedly a great joy for the bottom layer.

More importantly, the government no longer blindly collects corvee, but begins to consider the people. Even if it knows that the matter is urgent, it does not rush to collect it. Instead, it chooses another method, which is to avoid the serious , and announced some "truths" that the government wanted the public to know.

Then 'please' the people.

Zhang Liang's brows were full of unresolved worries.

He has been deeply aware of the seriousness of the problem.

As soon as these three notices came out, the Qin people undoubtedly believed one thing. It was not that the government was inconsiderate, but that there were officials who deceived the top and the bottom, and the court was deceived, so they didn't know the sufferings of the bottom. reasonable explanation.

However, after Qin Ting had a detailed understanding, he did not increase the levy as in the past, but became sympathetic to the people.

This will undoubtedly regain the recognition and favor of Qin people.

Zhang Liang looked serious.

Knowing that it is easy to shake Mount Tai, but difficult to shake people's hearts.

It was even more difficult to regain the hearts of the people, but Qin Ting did it.

Just through a small matter, and then using some means, the matter was done quietly.

Now that the people are grateful to the imperial court, even if they want to explain something, no one will listen to them. They only think that the government is good, but some officials are acting indiscriminately or not.

He Yan also looked ugly.

He didn't feel as deeply as Zhang Liang, but he was more intuitive.

He felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

The two looked at each other.

There is serious fear and solemnity in the eyes.

they know.

Qin Ting has really changed!
(End of this chapter)