Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 52 Putting the People First
Chen Qingsi does not have the concept that the law does not punish everyone. As long as the law is broken, no matter how many people are there, everyone will have to pay the price.

As long as the people are willing to come forward and correct them, no matter how many people are involved and the evidence is conclusive, he will punish them.

When Chen Qingsi was studying with Mr. Peng Qi, he had already made up for the laws of the Tang Dynasty, and he was able to handle them with ease, reason, and convincing.

Chen Qingsi spent most of the day cleaning up the harm caused by Du Chunbin's connivance.

Chen Qingsi was even more merciless towards Du Chunbin, the evil leader. Like Du Zi, he was sentenced to death.

The people on the county streets cheered for this, and even the families of those criminals who were punished gritted their teeth at him, blaming him for everything.

After Chen Qingsi dealt with all this, her mouth was dry and she took a sip of water to moisten her throat.

He rolled the account book into the shape of a trumpet again and said loudly: "Today's public trial ends here. From today on, the Qingxi County government office door will be open day and night. If the villagers have any grievances or unfair treatment, you can ask me to help you." Uphold justice. I cannot guarantee what others will do. But I will never let up when I am the magistrate of Qingxi County for a day."

Anyway, the walls of the government office are all down, and it doesn’t matter whether the door can be opened or not.

As soon as he finished speaking, many people started to cheer.Especially those people who got justice today and got their fields and houses back, screamed even harder.

Immediately, it was passed from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred, everyone jumped and cheered.

Chen Qingsi also smiled happily when he saw this. Maybe they didn't fully believe in themselves, but at least this was a good start.

He continued to hold up the loudspeaker and shouted: "Now, folks, please leave in an orderly manner and do not crowd or stampede."

Seeing the crowds of people on the street slowly dispersing, Chen Qingsi felt comfortable. With fewer people in the way, it was time for her to show off her talents.

At this time, Jiang Chen came up with a heavy heart and whispered: "County Magistrate Chen, there are too many prisoners. The prison environment in the county is extremely poor and cannot accommodate so many people."

"It doesn't matter!" Chen Qingsi waved his hand, handed the list in his hand to Jiang Chen, and said: "These are all minor crimes and have not caused bad effects. They can be given a lighter sentence. Let them pay if they have money, and if they don't have money, He worked hard and used firewood to atone for his sins. He cut two loads of firewood every day and turned it in. He was allowed to be sentenced outside prison."

Don’t think that paying money to avoid jail is a Western thing.

This thing was very common as early as the Tang Dynasty. It was referred to as the redemption system. The penalty could be replaced or reduced by paying a certain amount of money or items.

Of course, the sentence can only be commuted but not exempted. People who have committed the most heinous crimes are not included in the atonement system.

Jiang Chen took the list and made arrangements.

Chen Qingsi walked towards the young general standing aside, "General Lu, thank you for your hard work today."

The person who came was a helper invited by Chen Qingsi. His name was Lu Yuan. He was a descendant of the Lu family among the four surnames of Wu County: Gu, Lu, Zhu and Zhang. His ancestors were the famous generals Lu Xun and Lu Kang of Sun Wu.

Xi Jun bought Zhechong Duwei from the fourth-rank official, but Chen Qingsi's county magistrate was from the seventh-rank official, which is several levels different.

Xi Junmai naturally would not condescend to come in person for such a simple matter, but sent his subordinates to help.

Lu Yuan watched Chen Qingsi's performance throughout and secretly admired him. He had already learned that Chen Qingsi had only been in the county for five days, including today, and he had captured Du Chunbin and his party like this. It was very true. He said respectfully: "It's a matter of duty." Well, on the contrary, County Magistrate Chen is young and promising, with a unique style that makes people treat him with special attention."

Chen Qingsi said calmly: "I am from a poor family, and I don't have much of an official attitude, which made General Lu Bie laugh." He paused and said seriously: "But it is because of my background that I can best understand what the people want and what they really want. Do what they think and worry about, and be a good county magistrate."

Lu Yuan bowed solemnly: "With County Magistrate Chen here, the people of Qingxi County are blessed. I will go back and report to Captain Xi, so I will take my leave."

Chen Qingsi said: "I hope General Lu will convey my gratitude to Captain Xi on my behalf. After I finish my work here, I will come to express my gratitude in person." Lu Yuan returned the gift and said he would definitely bring it.

Chen Qingsi did not try to stay, but found Kuang Zheng.

Kuang Zheng felt a little depressed. He finally had a few more subordinates, but in just a few days, they were all sent to the government prison.

Chen Qingsi didn't have time to comfort him, so he directly issued an order: "Brother Kuang, please do your best, ride my horse, and immediately go to the surrounding villages to find the village officials, Li Zheng, and elders, and ask them to leave overnight to come to the government office for a meeting. Tomorrow I want to see them early in the morning."

Kuang Zheng understood the importance, immediately calmed down and flew away.

Chen Qingsi had no time to spare and returned to the back hall of the government office.

Xiao Miaochen was ready to celebrate, but seeing her husband's solemn expression, he took back his words of congratulations.

"Madam, Qianyan and Qingkong need to lend me a hand."

Xiao Miaochen immediately said: "They are also your maids, just follow your orders."

"Little girl, you are walking around the streets and alleys to see how people are living. You are good at talking. It is best to get to know more people. Ask them whether they have enough food for the winter and whether they have winter food at home. Especially Those families where there are no men in the family, old and young.”

"The situation outside is a bit complicated, you protect Qian Yatou."

Qianyan and Qingkong went together.

Chen Qingsi knocked her fist three times and said, "Madam, please contact the Xiao family to see if you can buy some cheap winter clothes and quilts on credit."

Xiao Miaochen agreed, prepared paper and ink, and said, "What's wrong?"

Chen Qingsi pulled her hair and said: "Chen Shuozhen's prestige here is too high. Many men in the county rebelled with him and died on the battlefield. Today I saw people gathering, mostly old and weak women and children, a group of old people. Xiaoxiao is even more serious than I expected. Not to mention spring plowing, this winter may not be easy."

Xiao Miaochen stopped her hand and asked worriedly: "What should we do?"

Chen Qingsi nodded heavily and said: "There is always a way. Can people still die from suffocating their urine? My husband has already asked people to prepare firewood. After the people in the surrounding villages have gathered and there is a unified number of people, we will consider targeted policies. Let’s prepare everything we can first so as not to be in a hurry later.”

Early the next morning, all the township officials, village officials, village officials, and elders from the 21 villages in the Four Townships under Qingxi County arrived.

Although time was a little tight, everyone still gave Chen Qingsi, the new county magistrate, a face, so as not to burn themselves with the new official's appointment.

Chen Qingsi acted vigorously and resolutely. He did not have in-depth conversations with his subordinates, but only exchanged a few simple greetings before promulgating his policy of abolishing villages and foot counties and relocating people to the counties.

After Chen Qingsi finished speaking, the township officials, Li Zheng, and elders all looked at each other in confusion. In fact, as the person in charge, they knew the situation in Qingxi County very well.

The new county magistrate's proposal is troublesome, but in the grand scheme of things it's imperative.

There are no people left in the county, so how can their rural areas have development prospects?
But if people move, what will happen to the township officials, village officials, and village officials?
This is related to their own rights.

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