Han Dao world

Chapter 759 People's Hearts Are Available
After Huang Yi had done the general's ideological work, Cheng Yu's orders immediately became smoother.

Nearly ten thousand soldiers put down their weapons, picked up familiar farm tools, and walked onto the embankment.

Not to mention how much work these people can do and what role they play, their actions have caused an uproar and attracted countless attentions.

These Qingzhou soldiers have always existed as suppressors.Suddenly, they appear as protectors, which makes many people uncomfortable.

There are those who discuss it, those who wait and see, and those who doubt it.

Huang Yi assisted Han Sui in flood control when he was in Luoyang, and had accumulated some experience.He discussed with Cheng Yu, mobilized enough food in advance, distributed it to various ministries, and issued repeated orders to strictly prohibit disturbing the people.

Otherwise, you will be punished severely.

At the same time, Cheng Yu ordered all township pavilions to collect labor and work on the embankment with the soldiers.Each time the number of people is not large, the time is not long, at most three to five days.

More importantly, provide food.

The labor intensity is not high, but the remuneration is good. The originally difficult expropriation has suddenly become much easier.Especially when the first group of people went back and told the township party that the Qingzhou soldiers who worked with them were not only not vicious, but very polite, everyone's enthusiasm suddenly rose.

While the reputation of Qingzhou soldiers has improved, the education is also in full swing.

Huang Yi did not take over the command for the time being, but actively played an assisting role.He arranged a subordinate with a rough knowledge of characters on each construction site to teach soldiers and civilians how to read in their spare time.

The textbook is the condensed version of "Shuowen Jiezi" provided by Yuan Quan. The content is also very down-to-earth. In addition to common names, some numbers are recognized and official document formats of different levels are recognized.

For many people, this thing allows them to distinguish whether the official document is issued from the county or the county, whether it is for land rent or money, and how much to collect.If someone overcharges, how to report and complain.

Many people don't take this seriously at first.They have no chance to see official documents at all, whether it is imperial edicts or county documents, they will not appear in front of them.How much tax to pay is decided by the officials who come to the door.

They are more interested in being able to recognize their own name.

Many people actually only have a surname and no official first name, let alone words.

A large part of the work of Huang Yi and others is to help these illiterate soldiers or common people choose a decent name, instead of Li Bo, Liu Zhong and the like that can be seen everywhere.

In the beginning, the rich and powerful families from all over the world didn't take it seriously.

Labor labor cannot be imposed on them, and they don't think that common people can do anything if they can write their names. They only use this matter as a talking point.

Until they listened to these common people discussing Dutian.

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Mao Jie lifted his clothes and stood on the embankment, looking at the surrounding soldiers and common people, frowning.

Huang Yi stood in front of a wooden board, holding a branch in one hand and a ball of mud in the other.

There is a large Chinese character "Min" written on the wooden board with mud.

Huang Yi was wearing a sleeveless short jacket, his feet were in the mud, his trousers were rolled up high, and his voice was a little hoarse.

"What is Min?" He tapped on the board with a branch and looked around. "We often hear the phrase 'do not compete with the people for profit'. Who does this person refer to and who is competing for profit with the people? This issue must be clarified. Otherwise, you will be betrayed and help The number of money..."

Mao Yu's heart jumped when he heard it, and he really wanted to rush over to interrupt Huang Yi.But looking at his feet, he hesitated again.

The soil on the ground was soaked in water, trampled to pieces by countless feet, and there was no place to stand.

Just when he was hesitating, Cheng Yu rushed over with a few people.Seeing that Mao Jie lost ground, he couldn't help laughing.

"Xiaoxian."

Mao Jie turned around, saw that it was Cheng Yu, and hurriedly saluted.

Although he didn't quite agree with Cheng Yu, after all, he was a monarch and minister, so he still had to have the proper etiquette.

"How did you get here?"

Mao Yu turned to look at Huang Yi who was speaking impassionedly. "Cheng Xiang is also here for this?"

"No, I'm here to discuss other matters with him. Xiaoxian, I've been busy with the autumn floods and the affairs of the prime minister's mansion recently. You've bothered me too much."

"There is no need for Cheng Xiang to order the affairs of his duty. It's just..." Mao Jie thought for a while, pulled Cheng Yu aside, and said in a low voice: "It is naturally good for Zimei to educate the soldiers and the common people. It's just the imperial court's concern about saving fields." Is it inappropriate to speak publicly now that the matter has not yet been concluded?"

Cheng Yu immediately understood. "Someone went to your place to respond?"

"The rumors are spreading in several nearby counties. People are panicking, which makes other counties uneasy. Send people over to inquire about the news and see if there is any new order from the Prime Minister's Office."

"Not yet." Cheng Yu knew it clearly and was not in a hurry. "Let them feel at ease. Before the imperial court has a formal edict, Liang Guo will not implement the land saving plan, and there is no trial plan for the time being. But Xiao Xian, speaking of this matter, I would like to discuss it with you."

"Cheng Xiang, please tell me."

"After autumn, you go to Chang'an to make plans. Don't miss out the fact that our soldiers and civilians in Liang State worked together to prevent floods. Look, there are so many dikes built in just a dozen days with just such a small number of people. I didn't even think of it." .After the chaos, everyone wants to live a good life as soon as possible, and the hearts of the people are available."

As Cheng Yu said, he pointed to the construction site and introduced the progress of the past few days to Mao Jie, beaming with joy.

He didn't expect the effect to be so good before.

Although Mao Jie was not very familiar with water conservancy matters, after hearing Cheng Yu's introduction, he also felt that the progress was fast.At this rate, even if there is an autumn flood today, there shouldn't be any trouble.

This kind of political achievement is indeed worth talking about on time.

"But the matter of Dutian..." Mao Jie did not forget his reason for coming.

"What field?" Cheng Yu waved his hand. "If there is nothing, let them put their hearts in their stomachs. I can assure you that unless there is an imperial edict issued by the imperial court, I will never implement Dutian in Liang Guo."

Mao Jie heaved a sigh of relief, and then said: "But Zimei publicly preached about saving the land, what should I do if the people get angry and ask for saving the land?"

Cheng Yu was taken aback, stroked his beard and thought for a while, then asked: "Xiao Xian, I am a little worried when you say that. But you are talking about it, if the people ask to save the fields, does this count as public opinion?"

"This..." Mao Jie was speechless.

Cheng Yu said again: "If the people want to save the land but fail, and they are angry, should I send troops to quell it? If I don't send troops, it is dereliction of duty. But if I send troops, these soldiers are all people who want to save the land. Back then Isn’t the Yellow Turban uprising meant to equalize the rich and the poor?”

Mao Jie's complexion changed drastically, and beads of sweat covered his forehead.

Cheng Yu saw it clearly, couldn't help laughing secretly, and then said: "Xiaoxian, since someone is looking for you, I just have something to deal with. The autumn flood is for everyone. If the embankment bursts, no one can escape. They don't do anything. , It should always be some money and food, right? What's more, some people haven't paid last year's rent, do they want to delay for another year? I have no problem, but if these people have no food, it will be a bit troublesome."

Looking at Cheng Yu who was smiling but not smiling, Mao Jie was cold all over.

(End of this chapter)