A Thousand Hills

Chapter 174

The fifth prince formally met with the magistrates on the second day. The civil servants were headed by Governor Su, and under Governor Su was the Inspector Zhou, followed by the six prefects of Fujian, and Wen Wenzheng and others.The military officers are headed by Governor Tang, followed by Marquis Yongding, followed by General Zhaowu, General Anyuan, and General Guangwei. These three are the generals of the garrison in Fujian. General Wang, the rank of these two people is not low, they are both of the fourth rank, but now there are less than [-] navy survivors, there are generals but no soldiers, and the generals are a little haggard.

The fifth prince first read the imperial decree of Emperor Mu Yuan. Emperor Mu Yuan was very angry at the defeat of the navy. Basically, except for the meritorious service of General Zhaowu in defending the city, many officials were reprimanded.

After hearing the imperial decree, everyone got up and took their seats and inevitably said a few words of apology, but Governor Tang and Marquis Yongding still lived in a stable place, mainly because the Fifth Prince had given them permission.

The fifth prince also expressed his indignation towards the pirates. The fifth prince said in a deep voice, "Sooner or later, this king will wipe out all the pirates and return the sea to tranquility."

Governor Tang said, "Your Highness is wise, and I also think so. It's just that winter is coming, and this is not a time of war. Besides, soldiers must be cautious." Governor Tang does not advocate going to war again.

Marquis Yongding didn't speak, Governor Su said, "There is no need to worry about defending the territory, but if you want to fight at sea, the time and place are not as favorable as the pirates. Your Highness should be cautious."

The envoy Zhou Yin was a civil servant, and he said, "Military ministers don't understand much, I'm afraid I'll mislead His Highness by speaking without permission." He didn't comment on the war, but the envoy Zhou Yin also said, "First, to fight against sea bandits, the people along the coast They all moved to the territory, and now there is no war, how these people will be resettled, please let your Highness express."

The Fifth Prince asked, "How about this?"

Yongding Houdao, "At the beginning, it was for the safety of the people in the sea border, so the people were ordered to move inward. Although the sea line is no longer fighting, the sea bandits have not calmed down, and they may go ashore again at any time to plunder. Resettle the people in the territory, and prevent the people from returning to live on the dangerous coast.”

Zhou Yincha asked, "Those sea people usually rely on the sea for their livelihood, but they suddenly moved to the territory, what do they do for a living?"

Yongding Hou said, "The imperial court can grant land for farming."

Zhou Yincha envoy sighed, "Your Majesty has never been to the resettlement place for the sea people. Those sea people are always looking forward to going home. Besides, there are many mountains in Fujian and few plains. There is no place to resettle the sea people."

The Marquis of Yongding still had a firm face, "One day the pirates are not calm, one day the sea people must not be put in danger."

Zhou Yincha envoy said, "If Lord Hou has the ability, he should calm the sea area, instead of sending the people out of their hometown because of fear of pirates! Don't people stop eating because they are afraid of being choked to death?"

Marquis Yongding remained silent with a cold face.

Governor Tang said, "Calm down, both of you. Your Highness has just arrived, and you have been arguing endlessly like this. It's all for the sake of the people. Let's discuss it later."

Inspector Zhou was furious, and the governor couldn't care less about his face. He said angrily, "Deliberate and discuss, discuss every day, and your lords have come up with an idea! Give the people a place to live and live!"

After arguing like this, the fifth prince still asked patiently, "Then what does Mr. Zhou mean?"

Zhou Yincha envoy said, "Relocate the people back and rebuild the navy!"

The first key for a superior person is to be stable and not be manipulated by emotions on the spot.The Fifth Prince was not on duty the first day, so he continued to ask, "What do Governor Tang and Governor Su say?"

Governor Tang said, "Let's relocate the people back. The old minister is worried about the pirates causing trouble. But if the people are not relocated, fifty or sixty thousand people must have a place to resettle."

Having said this is tantamount to not saying it, the fifth prince asked, "How are the people settled now?"

Generally, the governor is in charge of military affairs, and the governor is in charge of civil affairs, so Governor Su is clear about this matter.Just now, the Inspector Zhou and the Marquis Yongding had a quarrel, and Governor Su didn't say a word. Of course, except for Su Buyu, the other men in the Su family are chatty, and it is said that other men are taciturn.The fifth prince rolled his name, and Governor Su Fang said, "I will disperse the Haimins and resettle them in the families of the counties. Those who accept Haimin's resettlement can reduce or exempt taxes as appropriate. In addition, there are shops that are willing to hire Haimin, and there are also preferential taxes. In addition Haimin can also open up wasteland in the mountains, and the court will give one acre for one acre, ten acres for ten acres, and ten acres are all his. Moreover, when opening up wasteland, there is no tax for five years, half tax for ten years, and full tax after that. After the full tax, the land is also taxed as a third-class mountain land. And there are women who grow mulberry, raise silkworms and weave, and they will also be rewarded by the government."

The fifth prince nodded slightly, and said, "This arrangement is quite appropriate. How can Haimin live? How is the security of the counties where Haimin is taken in?"

Governor Su said, "As long as you are hardworking and willing to work, you can live well. There were three fights in Changle County, and two in Minqing County."

The fifth prince said, "This king has just arrived, and this is the second day. I know what Mr. Zhou said, and it is for the sake of the common people. Since you can't come up with an idea, I will help you to come up with an idea." .”

As soon as the five emperors said this, everyone looked at the fifth prince, and the fifth prince said, "This matter concerns tens of thousands of people. This idea should not be taken lightly, and this king has to be cautious. However, don't worry, January For a period, how?"

Everyone said in unison, "Listen to Your Highness's instructions."

Apart from this matter, the fifth prince asked if there was anything difficult to solve, but no one said anything more.The fifth prince smiled, "Well, tomorrow the king will hold a banquet. You all come over and meet the officials in the palace. We will meet each other when we do business together." The meeting is over.

The fifth prince left behind Zhu Yan to thank Jin, and said to them, "Go to the back and meet the princess."

Those who can be summoned by the fifth prince must at least be a magistrate, and they are all smart people. Once they heard this, they knew that these two were probably relatives of the princess.Of course, those who are well-informed know that Xie Jin is Princess Xie's natal uncle, and Zhu Yan is Princess Xie's cousin.

Xie Moru also helped the Zhu family bring some things to Zhu Yan, Zhu Yan respectfully accepted it.Although Xie Jin is Xie Moru's cousin, there is a large age difference between the two, and Xie Jin has been working outside, this is the first meeting with Xie Moru.Xie Moru is not too warm-hearted, but it is not good to be too polite when talking to relatives, Xie Moru said, "Why didn't Uncle Tang bring Aunt Tang here?"

Xie Jin said, "Your Majesty and Your Highness are in feudal vassal. I don't want to be arrogant, I need to be cautious so as not to embarrass my Majesty."

Xie Moru smiled, "Uncle Tang's heart is right, there are many adults here this time, but next time I have to bring Aunt Tang together." He asked Xie Jin's family how the children are, and prepared some for Xie Jin Children's gift.Xie Jin was quite flattered.

Then, Xie Moru called Xie Zhi, Xie Yun, and Xie Yuan to come out to meet Xie Jin, and stayed Xie Jin in the guest house of the Governor's Mansion for one night, and asked Xie Zhi to wait for a good student to talk to Xie Jin. Don't talk about it.

After Xie Jin left, Xie Moru asked Zhu Yan, "How is Fujian now?"

Xie Moru asked, Zhu Yanxin said, I am also your relative, the difference in treatment is too obvious.Zhu Yan said seriously, "Don't worry, Madam, the whole territory is safe now."

Xie Moru nodded slightly, and didn't ask any more questions.

Zhu Yan couldn't figure out what Xie Moru was thinking, so he stood respectfully for a while, Xie Moru said, "Tomorrow is the royal palace hosting a banquet for local officials, and I would like to invite famous local gentry in the future, please draw up a list for me. "

Zhu Yan respectfully agreed, Xie Moru said, "I'm sorry."

Zhu Yan hurriedly said, "We are close relatives, and besides, I know that your mother trusts me."

Xie Moru said lightly, "I believe you, but you may not believe me. I know, I won't ask you. Go."

Zhu Yan is the magistrate of Fujian Anzhou, and he has his own mansion in the city. He thinks he is not incompetent after many years of experience, but he always makes troubles for Xie Moru.Zhu Yan backed away in shock.

The fifth prince came out from inside, Xie Moru smiled, "Scare him."

The fifth prince and his wife talked about whether the Haimin would move back, and the fifth prince didn't have an idea for a while, but if he was stumped by the Fujian officials, he would be in vain all these years. The fifth prince and Xie Moru said, "Hearing is believing, seeing is believing. I thought, when will I go to see those sea people and see how they live?"

Xie Moru smiled, "It's better to patrol the whole territory."

The fifth prince deeply agreed, and said, "You are with me."

Although the fifth prince wanted to patrol the whole territory, he couldn't do it for a while.

The banquet in the palace was held on the third day, and it was like this in the officialdom. After talking about the business, there was always a banquet to connect feelings.

The fifth prince also called out his subordinates to let the two sides get to know each other a little bit.Everyone's impression of the subordinates of the Fifth Prince's Mansion is that they are so young, except for Xue Baihe and Xue Changshi who are about the same age as the governor of Tang, Li Jiujiang and Liu Fufeng are only in their thirties, and even Chen Zhongwei is not too old to be confused.

When everyone is talking at this moment, it is nothing more than talking about the local customs and customs of Fujian. Of course, although the subordinate officials do not have the real power of local officials, they are close to the fifth prince, and the fifth prince is the real son of the emperor. ...Furthermore, in the officialdom, everyone's IQ is normal, so the banquet went quite harmoniously.

Xie Moru entertained the family members of officials in Minzhou City in the inner house, such as Mrs. Tang, the wife of Governor Tang, Mrs. Su, the wife of Governor Su, and Mrs. Liu from General Zhaowu’s Mansion, Mrs. Zhao from General Anyuan’s Mansion, and General Guangwei’s Mansion. Mrs. Song, Mrs. Zhou from the inspector's family, and Mrs. Wen from the government school are basically these people. There are also those whose official positions are too low to be in front of Xie Moru for the time being.

Xie Moru also asked Mrs. Tang, "Is your ancestor related to Immortal Tang?"

Mrs. Tang laughed, "Our ancestors are a collateral lineage. The ancestors of the twentieth generation are Tang Immortal's younger brother."

Xie Moru smiled, "In this way, the lineage of Marquis Yong'an is not outside."

Mrs. Tang smiled, "There are some connections in the ancestors."

The relationship between the Tang and Li families can be traced back hundreds of years ago. The two families are not related by blood, but they have a long history.There is really no one who can go to Fujian to be an official without a background, Xie Moru smiled, "The Tang family was a noble and scholarly home in the Dafeng Dynasty, and the governor of Tang was also a famous scholar in the past. I remember that it was the first emperor. The chief examiner is a student of the late emperor."

Mrs. Tang hurriedly humbled, "Your Majesty is too good."

Then, Xie Moru talked about Mrs. Su again, and said, "I've heard Su Caizi talk about his two elder brothers. It's the first time I've seen Madam. I heard that Madam came from the Wen family in Huizhou..." Xie Moru asked Mrs. Wen, " I remember Wenxuezheng is also from Huizhou, right?"

Mrs. Wen smiled, "My lord and Sister Su are brothers and sisters of the same clan."

Xie Moru smiled, "It's really a coincidence."

Then when it came to the military officer, Mrs. Liu of General Zhaowu's mansion, Xie Moru said, "I heard that General Liu is not afraid of death when the bandits harassed the border this time. It is really admirable. To give General Zhaowu a title means that every ancestor must have a grandson." He also praised General Zhaowu, "I have not lost my ancestor's honor."

Mrs. Zhao of General Anyuan's Mansion, this is a member of Zhao Guogong's clan.Xie Moru said, "Duke Zhao's mansion was originally bestowed by a military general, and he deserves to be the queen of the general."

Mrs. Song of General Guangwei's Mansion, Xie Moru said, "General Song of Xining Pass was also surnamed Song back then."

Mrs. Song smiled, "We are the Song family of Yuzhou, and General Song is the Song family of Minzhou. The two ancestors were also a family, but they divided the ancestral hall later, but they are not outsiders."

Xie Moru said, "General Song's daughter is my best friend, she came to Fujian together with me, if you have time, just walk around more, after all, it's not outside."

Mrs. Song sighed, "When General Song passed away in the past, my general was very sorry, but we were too far away to express our condolences in person. Miss Jiang was taken care of by her mother, which is also the fate and blessing of Miss Jiang. .”

The last thing Xie Moru said was Mrs. Zhou, Mrs. Zhou's maiden name was Wu. Xie Moru smiled, "My natal brother appointed Wu Guogong's daughter. My wife and I are really not outsiders."

Mrs. Zhou was born as a concubine of Duke Wu's mansion, but these days, regardless of the concubine, she has to recognize the aunt as the mother. When Xie Moru mentioned this, Mrs. Zhou was both surprised and happy, and said with a smile, "We are far away, and we don't know Such Xixun. The empress's brother must be excellent. My fifth sister is also a rare lady. This is really a match made in heaven."

Everyone started talking about the wedding of Princess Xie's natal brothers. The main reason was that everyone understood that Princess Xie didn't know anything about them, and Xie Moru's name made everyone feel, oh, We are more or less related to Princess Xie.In terms of background and status, Princess Xie is always first class.

Xie Moru mainly talked about the imperial capital. Compared with the imperial capital, Fujian is really a rural place. Everyone talked about the popular colors and jewelry in the imperial capital, and it was quite lively.

(End of this chapter)