Chapter 584
Huo Xingdao: "I understand what you all are arguing about. It's nothing more than wanting to give these prisoners a punishment. It's just a matter of whether the punishment is light or heavy."

Everyone nodded, Huo Xing was on point.

Huo Xing said: "I have a way to punish the prisoners without killing them."

He continued: "The fundamental reason for the barrenness of Yanbei is that there is too little cultivated land. In this case, these prisoners are going to be exiled anyway. Instead of being exiled to the northern land, it is better to let them cultivate land and raise livestock locally. In this case, It can not only achieve the purpose of punishing these prisoners, but also increase some income for the court, and stabilize people's hearts."

Mr. Su seemed to be very satisfied. He nodded. Just as he was about to speak, Ning Hao said: "What's the difference between this and being in the quarry? It's just a change from quarrying to farming. It still doesn't achieve the purpose of punishment. You What do you think? Master Huo!"

Ning Hao's words are not unreasonable. There is really no difference between quarrying and farming for these people, and they cannot achieve the purpose of punishment at all.

The adults around him also looked at Huo Xing, but out of respect for the Huo family, they did not speak.

Huo Xing said: "Sir, you are right. Killing can certainly serve as a deterrent, but what about what happens after killing someone? Since ancient times, people have kept to themselves. Only when they are full and well-clothed can they be safe. They won't cause trouble, and there are very few people in the exile village who are guilty of serious crimes. Most of them are petty thieves, and their nature is not that bad.

When it comes to killing people, it can be either eight hundred or one thousand. How many kills can be considered as punishment?They should run anyway.

But after all, they are also the people of Dashun. Why not give them a chance to change their ways? They will also be grateful for the court's kindness. "

Seeing that everyone was silent, Huo Xing looked into Ning Hao's eyes and continued: "One more Dashun citizen is better than one more prisoner."

Everyone lowered their heads and said something.Ning Hao looked at Huo Xing.

Huo Xing didn't know if he was right or not. He always felt that the words Tao Zhen taught him had diverted the conflict from the matter itself.

Originally, everyone was discussing the killing of prisoners, but now everyone is thinking about whether these prisoners should be turned into Dashun citizens.

Because Ning Hao didn't speak, Huo Xing couldn't figure out what he meant.

Mr. Su said: "Mr. Ning, I think what Huo Xing said makes sense. We have too many prisoners in Yanbei. Many of them are actually not the prisoners back then, but their descendants. These people are not guilty in the first place. Their nature is It’s not that bad.”

Ning Hao finally nodded.

Why doesn't the imperial court know about these? Isn't he here to solve these problems?

Moreover, Huo Xing's words, "It's better to have one more docile citizen than one more prisoner" touched him.

Mr. Su smiled and encouraged, "Does Mr. Huo have anything else to say?"

Huo Xing said: "I..."

He thought for a while and said: "If the adults are worried, let's do a pilot first. Let's take the exiled villagers in Ningzhou as an example. We will gather them together to open up wasteland and implement a reward and punishment system. At the end of the year, we will give them according to the reward and punishment system. Scores will be given, and prisoners with good performance and high contributions will be given certain rewards, such as..."

He glanced at everyone and said bravely: "For example, let them transfer to good status. In this way, every prisoner will have hope, which can not only contribute to the court, but also stop them from thinking about other things, and the court can not only By properly managing these people, we can also select those who meet moral standards and allow them to reform and become citizens of our Dashun again."

Although some of the words sounded unclear, everyone still understood the general meaning. All of you are smart people who passed the imperial examination and killed six generals. Huo Xing's suggestion made them feel that it was a feasible method. .

Moreover, Huo Xing said that he should try it out in one place first. If it really works, he can promote it in Yanbei. If it doesn't work, he will implement Mr. Ning's iron-blooded policy at worst.

Seeing that everyone was almost finished discussing, Lord Su looked at Ning Hao and asked, "I think Huo Xing's proposal is feasible, what do Lord Ning think?"

Ning Hao didn't say anything, he just took an inscrutable sip from the tea cup.

This is still a problem.

Master Zhang rolled his eyes without concealment and cursed in his mind: Pretending.

Yan Dongyuan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up and said: "I also think what Mr. Huo said is feasible. It is better for the imperial court to take the lead in doing this, and the Yanbei Palace will fully cooperate."

Ning Hao put down his tea cup. What he was waiting for was the attitude of Prince Yanbei. He was here to help the emperor solve these matters, and he didn't want to work for a long time making wedding clothes for Prince Yanbei to gain a good reputation.

The Yanbei Palace took this step back to show goodwill to the court and ease the relationship.

"Then I'll trouble Sir Huo to sort out the regulations as soon as possible. I will send them to the capital for your Majesty's decision."

Ning Hao left after finishing speaking.

The rest of the people were discussing this person, and the more they discussed, the more feasible it became.Mr. Su walked up to Huo Xing and patted him on the shoulder: "Well done."

Huo Xing wanted to say that he didn't think of this, but when he thought of Tao Zhen's words, he shut up.

Tao Zhen didn't seem to want to get involved in these things, nor did he want to show his face in front of everyone. Huo Xing nodded and said nothing, but Tao Zhen still had to sort out the charter.

Tao Zhen was outside, Huo Xing nodded to her, and Tao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief.

Huo Xingdao: "We need to sort out the regulations as soon as possible."

Although Huo Xing has read a lot, he is not good at this. Tao Zhen is really good at it. In his previous life, he had to make a plan for everything he wanted to do. She quickly made it. When she handed it over to Huo Xing, Tao Zhen was a little bit excited. Sorry: "Master Huo may have to make a copy."

Huo Xing thought it was a trivial matter, no problem.

Tao Zhen returned to Ningzhou first.

Huo Xing went back to Huo's house first and met Huo Jun.

Huo Jun has heard about the Inspection Department and is very satisfied with him and seems to be in a good mood.

"Did someone help you?" Huo Jun knew his son well. He didn't have many twists and turns, and he couldn't come up with such an idea.

And speaking in front of the audience is not his style.

Huo Jun thought that Huo Xing might have some powerful counselors or something like that.

Huo Xing nodded: "It was...Tao Zhen came up with it."

Huo Jun was stunned and pulled Tao Zhen out of his memory. He had met Tao Zhen once in the exile village before. She was a beautiful girl, but she was not very eye-catching. If Huo Xing hadn't mentioned her, he wouldn't have remembered this person.

Huo Jun glanced at Huo Xing. He knew his son to some extent. He was arrogant and had no interest in girls. Now he specifically mentioned it...

His brows wrinkled slightly: "What is your relationship with her?"

Huo Xing said: "It doesn't matter."

He really wanted to have a relationship, but Tao Zhen didn't want to have anything to do with him.

"She used to be exiled to the village. Now she can't bear it when she sees the village is in trouble." Huo Xing said objectively.

Huo Jun frowned slightly, how could he not see what Huo Xing was thinking.

He thought for a while and said, "If you like it, you can stay with me."

Huo Xing looked up at his father and said helplessly: "Dad, you are thinking too much."

Tao Zhen didn't want to stay with him, let alone a concubine, even if he was his wife, Tao Zhen didn't want to.

Tao Zhen despises him!

Huo Xing's heart tightened, and the thought of this made him feel uncomfortable.

Everyone thinks he is good, and there are many noble girls in the city who want to marry him and become Mrs. Huo, but Tao Zhen is dismissive of this thing that everyone is fighting for.

And it's not because of his family background, but because he looks down on him.

For the first time in Mr. Huo's limited life, he felt that life was difficult. He felt a dull pain in his heart and felt some indescribable discomfort.

Huo Jun also came here when he was young. With Huo Xing's appearance, he couldn't tell what he was like.

Isn’t he just Tao Zhen?She is much more beautiful than her!
Maybe it was because he had been staying in the quarry and not seen many girls that he thought Tao was really nice.

Huo Jun narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking that he would have to give him a few more women later. What's the point of being a monk with such a lack of water?

(End of this chapter)

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