Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 101 Thunder Means
Wang Xiaolie sat at the back, his face sinking like water, and he looked coldly at the officials in front where they talked about things cautiously.Obviously, they didn't dare to let go, for fear of being targeted by Wang Xiaolie behind.

Encountering Ye County's arbitrary tax collection, Wang Xiaolie thought about it, and felt that the matter could not be dragged on any longer.Taking advantage of autumn, there are still a few months before the chaos in winter, and resolve this matter as soon as possible.If this matter drags on, I'm afraid it will be bad for me.

It is of great significance to clarify the local governance structure, truly solve the burden on the people, and allow the economy to develop.The first is the voice of the people.After doing this, the people's perception of Wang Xiaolie will naturally be different.The second is actual profit.In the case of reducing the burden on the people, try to concentrate human and material resources to form military capabilities.The benefits are endless.

However, it is not easy to accomplish this.

In history books, most of them quote from many sources and criticize the ancient subordinate staff system.According to those statements, it seems that the disadvantages of this system can be corrected by simply changing it.Most of these ancient subordinate officials can be abolished except for a few.

Where is it so easy?The disadvantages that future generations can see will be seen by most people in this world.Most people in this world will also think of the methods that later generations think of.Why can't it be changed?The conclusion often used by later generations is that the ruling class needs it, regardless of the life and death of the people.Really?China's long political tradition, especially the political reality of great unification, let the rulers understand that the people are the foundation of rule.If they can actually reduce the burden on the people and consolidate their rule, why don't they carry out reforms?

The resistance to reform, roughly speaking, is people and money.In order to reform the subordinate staff system so that they no longer harm the people, the government must have money and sufficient cadres.Indispensable.

With a huge land area and a large population, someone must govern it.Without money, the government cannot afford to support public officials, and they must demand benefits from the people.Without qualified cadres, they can really implement the decisions of their superiors, and they can only rely on subordinate staff.Don't say it is in this era, even in later generations there will still be the five giants of Chengtou Town, as well as the cadres of Zhongxian County.

The founding of the new China really turned the world upside down. In addition to the army sweeping the world, there were also a large number of cadres who went south.Without these cadres, what if the army conquered the world?Can it be managed?Conquer the world immediately, but not rule the world immediately. Many people understand this sentence to mean that civil servants should be in charge when the world is conquered, and military commanders should retreat behind the scenes.Of course not.The national army also conquered the world, but they could only use officials, gentry and subordinate staff.At the same time, the national army holds guns and cannons, aloft.

Since Wang Xiaolie took charge of the army, he has promoted literacy and reading in the army, with the purpose of cultivating cadres.It may be difficult at first, but it will take a few years for the effect to appear.Not only in the military, but also in civil affairs.

This time, all the public officials in the counties under Ruzhou's rule, all the officials who have been handed over for more than ten years, and the officials who have been in charge of the township for more than five years, have all been called to Ye County to discuss one matter. .Now the government officials and servants in the county government, which ones are necessary, and which ones can be cut off, so as to minimize the manpower supported by the government.All the money collected from the people in various names is listed one by one.Where are they collecting and how much can they charge in a year?All the money is concentrated in at most five, preferably three.In addition, it is not allowed to collect money from the people.

In a word, better troops and simpler administration.This matter is very complicated, and Wang Xiaolie cannot do it alone.If you don't collect food and money from the people, who will support the army?Who will support the government officials?Money and food must be collected, but as little as possible.

The people have money in their hands, and then try to let the people spend the money in their hands.Only by allowing money to flow can the economy develop.Only when the economy is truly prosperous can the government receive more money.This is learned by later generations, and this era still cannot understand it.

If you can't do it yourself, let the current public officials do it.It doesn't matter if they don't want to do it, Wang Xiaolie's army is not vegetarian.

In the first one or two days, these people were asked to discuss together how many public servants there are in each county and how much it costs a year.How much money can be collected from the people with a legal basis in a year, how much money can be collected from those without a legal basis, and how much money is not recorded in the records.Whoever dares to steal, rape and play tricks should not blame Wang Xiao for being ruthless.

Seeing that the voices quieted down, fewer and fewer people spoke, and their words became less and less nutritious.Wang Xiaolie got up, walked to the front, looked at the crowd and said: "Look at you, the discussion is almost done. Let me ask you, have you discussed it clearly?"

Seeing Wang Xiaolie's cold and murderous look, everyone below couldn't help sweating.

Zhou Na clasped his hands and said, "Zhizhou, what the little ones know has already been explained clearly."

Wang Xiaolie turned his head and looked at Lushan County handed over to Cui Bao.Said: "You guys are recording these two days. Whichever said what, record it one by one. Now that it has been finished, the army will send someone to take your records and go to each county to check. I put my ugly words in front of me, if I don’t understand what I said, or deliberately conceal it, don’t blame me for being cruel!"

Seeing everyone's terrified expressions, Wang Xiaolie said slowly again: "Whoever tells lies will be punished with death! Your family members will also be implicated. And all your family wealth will be in the government! Now in wartime, there is no room for delay. That's the only way!"

Next, Cao Ge hurriedly cupped his hands: "Zhizhou, this is an old account for many years, how can we make it clear in a short time? Let's be more lenient for a few days, and we will discuss it carefully. Everyone is loyal to the country, how dare you hide it?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "In this world, people often say that officials have no feudalism, but officials have feudalism. Some people say that officials are weak and officials are strong. There is no way, this dynasty attaches great importance to official documents, and everything needs to be recorded. Political disturbances, not How can an old official be able to tell the difference? In the past, when there was peace, everything could go on. Not now, there are strong enemies outside, and the inside is chaotic, how can we support it?"

In peacetime, of course Wang Xiaolie couldn't do this.No matter how powerful the officials are, there is still the imperial court above them.Now at this time, don't talk about these trivial things, even if you have been killed so much that blood flows like a river, as long as you have soldiers in your hands, you are still a general in the eyes of the court.

The following officers were frightened by Wang Xiaolie's appearance.There was a moment of silence, and they couldn't help discussing in whispers.

Wang Xiaolie narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not speak.Of course he understands that what these public officials are saying now is just a scene to fool himself.If they don't raise their butcher's knife, they won't tell the truth.To put it bluntly, without beheading a few people, these people will not really do anything.

After about time for a cup of tea, Zhou Na cupped his hands: "Report to Zhizhou, the younger ones discussed a little carelessly earlier, and there will be a two-day grace period."

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Yes, I will give you three more days. Let's start with Ye County and use the rest of today's time to discuss the matter clearly. Tomorrow morning, the army will send someone to take the records, Check it out bit by bit! If it doesn’t match the facts, I’ll chop off the head of whoever said it! This world, whoever is missing, can still live on!”

Speaking of this, Wang Xiaolie looked at everyone coldly, his gaze was like a knife.Slowly said: "If you don't tell the truth, it doesn't matter, but if you kill dozens of people, so what! The people of Ruzhou, there is always a way to control them!"

The official documents are complicated and the official affairs are complicated. Without the help of the old officials for many years, it is not easy to figure it out.If there are omissions, there will be troubles later.Wang Xiaolie didn't have time, so he established new rules and made up for it bit by bit.Can only rely on these people.

Years of old officials, which one is not deeply rooted in the local area?If it is really investigated according to the law, most of them will not be able to catch the case.Wang Xiaolie also read "Water Margin" in his previous life. Isn't Song Jiang in the county the governor of the county?This is still a positive person, has he committed fewer crimes?Moreover, he broke away from the father-son relationship with his father, and if he committed a crime, he would not be involved in the family.

Just one way, with a knife in hand, to force these people to do things.Not only did they kill themselves, they even killed their families.

Closing his eyes, Wang Xiaolie was silent for a while.After a cup of tea, he slowly opened his eyes and said, "To be honest, what you did today is very difficult for you, and many of you even went to the gate of hell. The same is true for me. I want to be a good person , have a pleasant face and speak well. I don't want to kill people, and I don't want to raise a knife internally. I think everyone is my friend, and everyone says I am good. But what can I do? In this world, I can't do it. I want to make things If you do well, you will inevitably offend people. I am not afraid of offending people!"

Having said that, Wang Xiaolie slapped the table violently.He sternly said: "I'm going to make it clear. In this matter, those who deliberately conceal and want to oppose me will not be lightly spared! If you say kill, you will definitely kill! If you say steal your property, you will definitely lose a penny. Remaining! If there is no thunder method, where is the heart of the Bodhisattva! Let the people live and work in peace and contentment, let them have no worries, let them defend their homes and the country together with the soldiers in the army! Whoever dares to destroy this point, whoever does it well Prepare for hell!"

Taking a breath, Wang Xiaolie said again: "Of course, those who are truly loyal to the country, down-to-earth, and honest in their work will not be treated badly. You are all old officials. To be honest, you are all from the state. The talents of the county. If you want to govern well, you need your help. After this incident, all the officials in the government office will be paid. Some people will ask, where does the salary come from? Where does it come from? Of course it comes from the people .”

Looking at the crowd, Wang Xiaolie said earnestly and earnestly: "It is only natural for the officials to govern the government and the people to pay food and taxes. If it were not for the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, the people would not be able to survive. How many people would resist the government's collection of money? Speak from your heart , the government collects ten renminbi, and the people have to pay thirty renminbi.—Thirty renminbi is not too much, and it is not uncommon to scrape out a hundred renminbi. Where did the extra money go? Naturally, it is you subordinate officials Take it. What is it called? This is the cost of governance. What can be done without cost?"

After hearing this, the subordinate officials below all let out a sigh of relief.Although Wang Xiaolie is ruthless, fortunately, unlike other officials, he regards these as governance costs instead of treating subordinate staff as thieves.This is the basic attitude, attitude determines many things.

Wang Xiaolie said: "There must be costs in governing the world. What we are doing now is to minimize the cost of governance. You don't have to regard me as your enemy. If you do things in a down-to-earth manner, I will definitely not let you down. Officials can also Being an official can also have a bright future. The premise is that you don't think of yourself as a former subordinate. That's all for now, think carefully about it."

(End of this chapter)