Back Off, Let Me Come

In troubled times, the common people are like rootless duckweeds, unable to withstand the slightest bit of wind and rain. In addition, there are crazy rumors among the people that the enemy's soldiers and horses are several times larger than our own, which makes the already worried common people even more panicked. They were short of food, but no matter how short of food they were, they could still survive for a few more days if they escaped. If they foolishly stayed in place and waited for the enemy's cavalry to trample on them, they wouldn't even have a chance to survive.

As a result, some people escaped overnight.

All the neighbors ran away, and the rest wanted to run away as well.

There were more people running away and fewer people working in the fields. The people in charge of the farmland realized something was wrong and hurriedly reported it. The patrol soldiers also caught a group of them. Looking at the way they carry all their burdens and take care of their families, how can I not understand them?

The soldier said angrily: "Where are you going?"

What's the point of running around if you don't just stay in a safe place at this time? Do you really think that if you flee with all your belongings, you will be safe and smooth along the way? Which of the wild beasts in nature and the ruthless bandits is not enough for them to drink from?

The soldiers' emotions were like thunder in the eyes of the fleeing people. The leading man hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy and be spared.

They are willing to trade their wealth for a way out!

Soldiers searching for refugees is a normal occurrence in troubled times.

However, the patrolling soldiers were so kneeled that their faces turned pale. Their first reaction was to take two steps back and distance themselves from the man, as if they were trying not to touch each other. Their second reaction was to look around at the soldiers on the left and right, for fear of themselves. reported by them.

Shen Tang's early military management style was thunderous.

Set red lines, and whoever touches them will get a military stick.

As the scale of the army expanded rapidly, the style changed.

Boil the frog in warm water instead! Observe while heating, gradually increase the firepower, and test the soldiers' acceptance ability little by little, so as not to be too harsh and lead to rebellion. Among them, soldiers are strictly prohibited from bullying and humiliating the common people, and soldiers are prohibited from using various methods to ask for bribes from the common people. Reporters can report secretly, and once verified, they will receive double the benefits of the violator, and will be credited with one merit!

This can also put an end to the problem of soldiers shielding each other after sharing the spoils. Although there are still some loopholes in the implementation, and sometimes it can cause mutual suspicion among some soldiers, overall, the advantages still outweigh the disadvantages and evil deeds can be eliminated to the greatest extent.

"You have to kneel down yourself. I didn't ask you to kneel down. I didn't push you, hit you, or scold you for being cruel." The team leader was a foot away from the man. He pointed at the other man and said loudly, "You, Stand up and speak! Don’t frame me—"

The man who was kneeling and begging for mercy was also stunned for a moment.

Seeing that there were more than thirty people in their group, the team leader had a headache.

In an era when wars are raging and refugees are scurrying around, there are only dozens or hundreds of people in a village. Now half of the village has escaped! He loudly asked again: "Which village are you from?"

The man still told the truth honestly.

The team leader thought for a moment and took the person away with a wave of his hand.

Unsurprisingly, this matter came up in front of Shen Tang.

Luan Xin received the news early in the morning from his subordinates that the number of civilians working in the fields had dropped sharply. He informed his lord that the army had reported that a group of fleeing civilians had been captured. Shen Tang, who was checking the soldiers' preparation for war, had three question marks on his head.

"What? Are the people from the villages near Chaoliguan fleeing?" Shen Tang's first reaction was that the enemy had sent two or five men to cause trouble and secretly set fire to the fire. "Did someone spread rumors? Could it be Huang Xiguang and Zhang Yongqing, the two agents who came in? ?”

Before the war even started, all my family members were about to run away.

This is definitely a conspiracy of the enemy!

Luan Xin: "Xin was also worried, so he sent someone to catch the source of the rumors. After interrogation, he found out that he was an ordinary person..."

Shen Tang sneered: "Would ordinary people do this to me?"

She preconceived the crime and pinned it on Huang Lie.

Spreading rumors, shaking people's hearts, and scaring away the people, the jade wheat she spent so much effort on was scrapped. How vicious!

"In order to ensure the authenticity of the confession, we used verbal interrogation, and the content was very different from what they told us." As he said that, Luan Xin smiled helplessly, "According to what they told me, some of it was to show off, and some of it was to gain the villagers' trust. Granted, there are also people who are simply jealous of other people’s good farming areas, thinking that if they are scared away, they can harvest the jade and wheat and take it as their own.”

Shen Tang: "..."

There are quite a lot of thoughts.

She rubbed her sore forehead and ordered: "Justice, send people to each village to appease and control the spread of rumors. Although the spies who planted them have not been caught yet, there is no guarantee that they will. Pay close attention to this and catch them. Kill each one!"

The power of rumors is no less than that of twenty Chehous!

Once out of control, it will cause irreversible consequences!

Shen Tang showed unprecedented attention, and Luan Xin took it seriously. What the two of them didn't expect was that sending people to comfort them had the opposite effect. Not only did the people feel uneasy, but they also increased their running numbers throughout the night. If patrols and interceptions had not been stepped up, there might have been only three or two kittens left in a village. When the news was sent to Shen Tang, she became more and more confused: "How did you comfort me?"

Seeing that the lord was being held accountable, the officials responsible for this matter shrank their heads.

He held out a tablet in both hands.

The soldiers all followed the instructions above.

Shen Tang opened it and saw that there was nothing wrong with it.

It is nothing more than telling the people that our troops are strong, our horses are strong, and our generals are numerous. The enemy's people have lost all their hearts and are short of food and clothing. It will be a matter of time to conquer them. The people can farm here with peace of mind. There is no need to run. Let's wait for a good harvest this autumn. .

The corners of Shen Tang's mouth tightened, making people feel uneasy, and she said: "It's because I'm careless, so you can add one more thing."

The official had grown ears: "My lord, please speak."

Shen Tang held out three fingers and said: "Within three years, we will be exempted from land tax, farm tool rental, and free grain seeds. If you don't come back, the ownerless jade and wheat fields will be rented to those who don't leave at a 50% discount. If this doesn't work, then I'm really There is nothing we can do.”

The man was almost dumbfounded.

He hesitated and asked: "Lord, are you sure this is true?"

Shen Tang said: "Yes, let's do it like this."

The hustle and bustle in the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit. The pursuit of profit is an instinct rooted in human bones. For the common people who depended on the output of the fields, nothing was more attractive than being exempted from taxes. Not only was Shen Tang exempted from field taxes for three years, but he also saved money on renting farm tools and purchasing grain seeds. This means that whatever you grow in the past three years is your own!

If the yield per mu of jade and wheat can be achieved as advertised at the beginning, their family will be able to live a lot better in the next few years, at least they won’t have to worry about starving to death! Mr. Shen dares to make such a heavy promise, which shows his confidence. Enough for them to take a gamble!

Many people have experienced the hardship of fleeing.

Faced with the risks of fleeing and the benefits of staying, how to choose between the two? Hesitating for a second is a blasphemy against the good days! The common people who were on the road to escape heard the news and ran back with their families, fearing that they would be late and the benefits would be lost.

The storm was calmed down before it took hold.

When Shen Tang received the news, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Just being exempted from taxes for three years, renting farm tools and buying grain seeds doesn't cost much, but it allows them to risk their lives to take root here... In troubled times, human life is like nothing, alas..." Shen Tang sighed and started writing The letter with the message was closed.

Lu Ji, who was helping Shen Tang organize his desk, raised his head in concern.

"Why do you sigh, my lord?"

Shen Tang said: "Don't Zhi Zong feel pitiful?"

Lu Ji blinked in confusion and wondered: "Why are you pitiful? Isn't it a good thing that they should be happy and excited to meet a kind lord like my lord and be exempted from taxes for three years?"

She led people to several villages to announce the good news. Many people were so excited that they burst into tears. Some elderly people knelt on the ground and shouted that the lord was born with the purple star. A benevolent king who treats the common people so well will be blessed with blessings in this life!

He was so excited that he fainted.

Her lord is unhappy, she doesn't understand.

Shen Tang said: "It's only been three years."

Lu Ji was confused: "Three years... is a lot. With these three years of tax exemption, the children in the family can live two more years."

Young children are generally more likely to die in their early years.

Once they grow up, their survival rate is high.

For a family, one more child means one more labor force, and the chance of survival is greatly improved.

Shen Tang said helplessly and compassionately: "Three years of exemption from taxes is worth gambling with one's life... Zhizong, this is a very sad thing, it marks the price of human life in another way."

Lu Ji was still puzzled. Isn't this normal? It’s not just talk that human life is like grass. The lives of ordinary people are not worth these three years. But the lord has his own reasons. If she can understand what the lord is thinking, she is probably not far away from becoming a master.

After a while, she heard her lord murmuring in her ear: "If we can be exempted from land tax forever..."

Lu Ji's heart pounded, and his expression looked like he had seen a ghost.

"Lord, you must not—"

This is simply unrealistic!

Under the rule, the common people did not pay land taxes, and local government offices went on strike. They starved to death, let alone supporting a large number of troops.

Shen Tang smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous."

She was just thinking about it now.

Land tax is a top priority and cannot be waived forever. At least, until there is no other stable source of income to support government and military expenses, her ideas are fantasy. This fantasy will not be realized until a long, long time.

Memories from the past life flashed through Shen Tang's mind.

Alas, at least it has to be like that in the previous life.

Before that, if the ruler could maintain a low land tax, refrain from imposing other exorbitant levies and miscellaneous taxes, and accidentally create a name to increase taxes, it is estimated that he will be highly praised in future generations. It’s extremely difficult just to do that, let alone cancel it.

Shen Tang put away his unrealistic thoughts.

Do your business while taking advantage of the sunlight streaming in through the windows.

Unconsciously, the sun has turned to the west.

The last letter was sent from Wu Xian.

Shen Tang's side has entered a state of preparation for war. Wu Xian, as an ally, has also mobilized his whole body. All the troops, horses, food and grass are ready, and they can set off just after an order. Of course, all this was done quietly to avoid being discovered by the enemy.

She read it carefully and wrote a response.

Speaking of Wu Xian, he thought of Qin Li, and when he thought of Qin Li, he thought of Zhao Feng. Shen Tang's mind was active and he asked Lu Ji: "Zhizong, have you received any news about Yuanmou's return?"

Then he counted the time with his fingers.

According to Yun Ce's schedule and work efficiency, he should be back in the past two days, unless he encounters some setbacks on the road, such as being delayed in settling in that family. However, Shen Tang is not worried. With Yun Ce's strength, no one from behind can stop him. She was only afraid that she would alarm Wu Xian, scare off the enemy, and influence Qin Li and the others to pack up and change jobs.

Lu Jidao: "Not yet."

Shen Tang sighed: "Just wait a little longer."

Talk about Cao Cao, Cao Cao comes.

On the way to work, Shen Tang met Yun Ce, who was dressed in a dusty suit. The young man, who looked like ice and snow, had his eyebrows furrowed and looked vaguely like a bitter gourd. When the latter didn't notice her, Shen Tang started to play tricks on her and summoned a blue bird with his fingers.

The size of the Bluebird is infinitely close to that of a ball.

A butt pressed down on his shoulder.

Yun Ce was surprised: "Whose blue bird?"

He didn't have much dealings with literary scholars, and he could count on one hand the number of times he had received messages from blue birds, let alone such a fat bird!

Opening it, the flowery paper that was as long as a person was filled with the words [Yun Ce looked back]. He turned his head in confusion, and the lord's smiling face directly caught his eye: "Why does Yuanmou look so worried? When did you come back?" Don’t come to report.”

She had been waiting for the good news for a long time.

Yun Ce's eyelids trembled, and his bitter look became even heavier.

Shen Tang was worried: "Didn't you receive someone?"

If so, how to explain to Zhao Feng?

"Ce came here just to look for the lord -" the lord always said [he is not active in cooking and has a brain problem]. He went straight to the cafeteria as soon as the meal came and never worked overtime. Yun Ce went to the Government Affairs Office to look for it, but he was definitely in vain. The closer he got to the cafeteria, the smaller his steps became, and his thoughts were so entangled that he said, "Oh, my lord, Ce really doesn't know how to respond to my lord."

I have been drafting all the way back.

Tactful, straightforward, discarded edition after edition.

Shen Tang suppressed his smile and said seriously: "Tell it truthfully!"

"I have betrayed my lord's trust. Please lower my punishment!" Yun Ce said suddenly, causing the other soldiers to look back frequently. When Yun Ce came back to his senses, he felt something was wrong and blushed. Shen Tang pulled him up and changed places to talk in detail.

Then--

And then nothing happened!

Shen Tang slapped the rocks in the corner into powder!

"You said - one person died in childbirth, and two were forced to commit suicide? In that family, only a small one is left?"

Yun Ce nodded: "Don't dare to lie a word!"

Naturally, Shen Tang would not disbelieve what Yun Ce said.

She just didn't expect that Tianhai would be so arrogant and use dirty methods to force the families of soldiers and generals to death. Even if this family is from outside, wouldn't others feel scared? The young men at home fought tooth and nail for Wu Xian on the battlefield, and the family members in the rear were humiliated. Aren't they afraid of rebellion and chaos? Or is it that people are used to being superior and don't take the many risks in their eyes at all?

"Wu Zhaode, Wu Zhaode, you didn't suffer much in the hands of Huang Xiguang and the others, but you didn't expect that you suffered such a big loss from your own people! If you knew that the imbalance in your account would evolve into this situation, you would regret not having a bowl of water to balance it. ?”

At this moment, Shen Tang felt a little sympathetic to Wu Xian.

Shen Tang confirmed again: "Can the child be properly placed?"

"It has been handed over to the governor of Heyin County, Xu Wenzhu, to raise him."

Shen Tang felt a little relieved.

She was assured of Xu Jie's character.

If he was not reliable, Heyin County, which he had worked so hard to manage, would not have been handed over to him. There is still a trace of blood left in Zhao Fengguan's family, which is not a pity. However, Shen Tang also had the same worries as Yun Ce. How should he speak?

How to talk to Zhao Feng and others who are full of expectations?

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