People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 487 Nanchang County King, Rebuild Muzhou State Government Office

In the lobby of the Muzhou government office, under the black "Gongming Lianwei" plaque, Li Xuanduan, dressed in a purple python robe and a black seven-beam crown, sat behind the public case.

On the left is a yellow imperial decree, and on the right is the Eight-faced Han Sword with a black sheath.

Sitting there, Li Xuan was as majestic as a mountain, making people hold their breath.

Li Xuan's eyes flicked over everyone.

The coercion of the imperial power made everyone lower their heads subconsciously.

Among these people are the local country gentry and elders, village chiefs, and some Muzhou bureaucrats who are lucky enough to survive to this day.

Some looked excited, and some looked flustered, as if someone was holding their lives.

……

"Everyone!"

Li Xuan's voice was not high, but it was very clear, and everyone present immediately became respectful.

Li Xuan said calmly and calmly: "Since the Tianyin Sect's uprising and the fall of Muzhou, the imperial court has re-pacified Muzhou in less than a month."

The voice paused slightly, but the breathing of everyone present couldn't help but become heavy immediately.

January time.

Too many things happened in Muzhou this month, many of which even the parties concerned were unwilling to mention again.

Li Xuan saw through the uneasiness in everyone's eyes at a glance, and said directly: "Although you all have suffered hardships, will you come to peace in the end? This king has the trust of your majesty, the ministers of the central government, and the governor Duan. I am the pacifier of Muzhou. To calm people down in the short term, I ask for your full assistance.”

Li Xuan's cold eyes swept over the faces of everyone present.

No one in the room dared to be negligent in the slightest, they clasped their hands and said in unison: "Your official will definitely do my best."

Li Xuan nodded slowly, her gaze was very casual, but everyone present always felt as if something was pressing on their heads.

If you accidentally fall, it will directly kill you.

"Although there are still remnants of the Tianyin Sect, they are insignificant. Duan Duan is leading the Kuaiji Mansion to clean up, and Shezhou Qiu Changshi also launched a pursuit from Shezhou. Under the attack, the defeat of the Tianyin Sect is certain. Therefore, the most important thing now is Calm down the hearts of the people, step up the autumn planting, and ensure that this year's autumn harvest will not be affected, and it is because of this that I summoned you here today."

As soon as Li Xuan's words fell, everyone in the room froze at the same time.

The matter of the Tianyin Sect is a matter of the military and has nothing to do with them.

All they need to do is to step up the autumn planting and ensure the autumn harvest.

Therefore, everyone immediately cupped their hands: "I also ask the prince to arrange it."

"First of all, we need to rebuild the government office." Li Xuan raised her hand and pressed on the assassin's seal box beside it, on which was the imperial decree.

This action immediately attracted everyone's attention.

At this time, Li Xuan continued to speak: "Muzhou was captured by the Tianyin Sect. Some of them have merit and some have done it."

With the words of merit and demerit, many people present couldn't help but change their faces slightly.

"The former Muzhou Inspector Shigong was imprisoned by the Tianyin Sect. Before the incident, he did not want to be used by the enemy. He committed suicide and died for the country. There will be pension appointments in the court and China soon." Li Xuan looked at the former Muzhou officials in front of him, deeply He said in a loud voice: "The imperial court has appointed a new governor of Muzhou, and he will take office soon."

When Li Xuan said a word, many people present became excited.

But there were also quite a few people whose expressions suddenly became tense at this moment.

They are not ordinary people, so they naturally know that the task of the King of Nanchang is to eliminate all hidden dangers before the arrival of the new governor.

The words of the King of Nanchang were meant for them.

Sweeping everyone's expressions in his eyes, Li Xuan continued: "The former Muzhou Sima, the former Muzhou Governor Shi, the recorder and the army all died for the country.

"Thank you for the court's compassion!" Among the people present, many people looked a little sad for a while.

Those who really opposed the Tianyin Sect from the very beginning fell into the hands of the Tianyin Sect, and it was difficult to escape their slaughter.

There are many such people.

Li Xuan raised her head and looked at the Muzhou people in the mansion with sharp eyes.

They all survived after Tianyin Sect captured Muzhou City.

Some of them were lucky enough to lead someone out when the Tianyin Sect was in trouble, and then hid in the mountains for nearly a month.

Others were thrown into jail for nearly a month.

There are also some people who joined the Tianyin Sect when the Tianyin Sect fell into the city, but were abandoned when the Tianyin Sect left.

The truly devout followers of Tianyin Sect were taken away by Tianyin Sect long ago.

……

"Peng joins the army." Li Xuan looked directly at Peng Wen, a tall and tall Muzhou facao who was wearing a dark green official robe.

"I'm here." Peng Wen immediately took a step forward with a serious expression on his face.

"Peng Canjun led the Facao people. After a fight, they went to Dongshan and continued to resist the Tianyin rebels. It's a turn of events."

"Thank you, my lord!" Peng Wen immediately breathed a sigh of relief, he was the only one who had no faults or meritorious deeds among the Muzhou people present.

As the Facao of Muzhou, Peng Wen did not hesitate to gather a large number of people before the incident, and escaped from the city before the city fell completely.

He didn't go down the mountain to contact everyone until the officers and soldiers came back again.

For people like him, the court has always given extra commendation.

Li Xuan looked at Peng Wen and said solemnly: "This king is only a conciliator and has no great power. He can only let Peng Canjun continue to be in charge of Muzhou Facao. stand up.

Once Tianyin taught things and the troops retreated, Muzhou's security and city defense would all depend on joining the army. "

Li Xuan's voice was very sincere. What he meant was that if he had enough power, he would directly appoint Peng Wenjian as the Muzhou Sima, but the position of Muzhou Sima was beyond Li Xuan's ability. Appointed at will.

"The next official takes orders." Peng Wen was not dissatisfied at all. Although Li Xuan did not give him the name of Sima, he gave him the status of Sima.

With Facao and Bingcao in hand, he is equivalent to Muzhou Sima.

As long as he does well during this period of time and can get the recommendation of Nanchang King Yuezhou Duan Duan, it will not be a problem for him to be the Sima of Muzhou in the future.

Even if you are not in Muzhou, you can transfer to another state to serve.

Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at another [-]-year-old official who was also wearing a green official robe standing beside Peng Wen.

In the current state government office, apart from those brought by Li Xuan, there are four people wearing green official robes, and most of the others are wearing blue official robes.

Three of the four were the remaining three of the Wuzhou Liucao army, and the others were all dead.

There are also the county magistrates of the six counties of Muzhou. When the Tianyin Sect occupied Muzhou, these six county magistrates all died for the country.

"Zhou Canjun." Li Xuan landed on Muzhou scholar Cao Canjun Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi immediately cupped his hands and stepped forward: "The lower official is here."

"Since January, although you have been captured, you have not turned into a thief. After the king's verification, it is indeed true. Therefore, in addition to taking your job, you should inspect the Muzhou household Cao Canjun, renovate the yellow book, delineate the land, and determine Belonging, so that the people can plant in autumn with peace of mind, and no longer have to worry about follow-up."

A trace of worry flashed across Zhou Yi's eyes, but he still clasped his hands and said, "I'm under orders."

The next most important thing in Muzhou is the matter of the fields.

The burden on Zhou Yi suddenly became heavier.

During the period when the Tianyin Sect occupied Muzhou, the reason why Zhou Yi did not turn to a thief was not because he had withstood the severe torture, but because the Tianyin Sect itself did not feel much affection for the least powerful scholar Cao among the six Cao Caos in Muzhou. interest.

So Zhou Yi was thrown into prison directly afterwards, and after a long time, he was actually forgotten.

Li Xuan shook her head and looked at Zhang Xu, who was in the Muzhou treasury on the other side, her expression turned cold: "Zhang Canjun, please continue to serve as a treasury and join the army to assist the king in transporting food and grass. I understand."

"I understand." Zhang Canjun bowed his hands in embarrassment, Li Xuan's attitude towards him was obviously inferior to the other two.

But he couldn't refute it. Some things were not what he wanted, but if he did it, he did it.

At this time, Li Xuan said seriously: "We must be cautious about the treasury. In addition to avoiding fire and water disasters, we must also ensure that the food stored in the treasury cannot be used by others."

"Follow the order!" Zhang Xu cupped his hands and retreated.

"Zhao Jiaoyu." Li Xuan looked at Muzhou Jiaoyu Zhao Cen who was standing beside Zhang Xu.

Zhao Cen walked out with a calm expression, and then calmly cupped his hands: "The officer is here."

Li Xuan nodded and said: "This king has already discussed with Duan Duan. This year, we will renovate the state school in Muzhou. In Muzhou, all the children of good people can start to study. Those with excellent grades will be sent to Chang'an to participate in the next year's school." Chunwei, I will leave the site survey and site selection to Zhao Jiaoyu."

"The next official takes orders." As soon as he heard that the state school was going to be renovated, Zhao Cen immediately became interested.

"In addition, I would like to ask the procurator Muzhou Gongcao to join the army to appraise the meritorious deeds, so as to find a new one." Li Xuan's eyes passed Zhao Cen, and fell on more people behind him.

Some of those people are young, some are old, some are wearing gray robes, and some are wearing black brocade clothes.

These people are all the previous chiefs of the workshops and villages.

Among these people, there are almost none who truly believe in Tianyin Goddess.

But during the period when the Tianyin Sect occupied Muzhou, they became loyal followers of the Tianyin Sect.

Even the Tianyin Sect wanted to call them when they were retreating, but they all refused.

Because they are reluctant to part with everything they have in Muzhou.

As soon as the Tianyin sect withdrew, they immediately returned to the government.

opportunists.

Li Xuan saw through the essence of these people at a glance.

"The storehouse knows the etiquette, and the food and clothing are sufficient to know the honor and disgrace."

Li Xuan's eyes fell on everyone present, and he said calmly: "If Muzhou wants to be completely pacified, the people's prosperity is the most fundamental thing, and every square and every district must seriously cooperate with Hu Cao to complete the field inventory as soon as possible, and at the same time complete the land deed. Update, let the common people completely own the land."

The title deed was renewed, and everyone present grasped the word keenly.

Uncertain land ownership is the biggest problem in Muzhou today.

Once the title deed is renewed, it means that all previous title deeds will be lost.

Everything will be re-identified by the government.

Once the certification is completed, the people have their own land deeds, and the land deeds recognized by the imperial court will naturally make people feel at ease.

"The next officer obeys the order." Although everyone present had different thoughts, they still bowed to the order.

"Zhou Canjun, the matter of Muzhou's fields will be implemented in accordance with the Yonghui law. Try to ensure that each male has a hundred acres of land, but only a hundred acres." Li Xuan emphasized the last point very seriously.

"My lord, if someone owns more than a hundred acres of land, what should they do with it?" Zhou Yi had no choice but to stand up.

A hundred acres of land is already the upper limit for ordinary people, but for a real aristocratic family, a thousand acres is the starting point.

"Those with more than 20 acres must first show the land deed. Those who have traded in the past [-] years must also show the transaction certificate and the annual tax payment certificate. , it will not count.”

Li Xuan looked at the crowd coldly, and the expression of more than half of the people present suddenly changed.

In the past 20 years, the imperial court has implemented strict tax laws in Muzhou, and ordinary people, even ordinary landlords, have had a difficult life.

Those who really own large tracts of land are local aristocratic families in Muzhou, and they use various means to embezzle people's land.

At the same time, they used various means to hide the land, link up with the government, and owe taxes.

Now let them take out these things, how can they take them out.

Seeing the expressions on these people's faces, Li Xuan sneered inwardly: "It's you people who are the ones who do it."

Li Xuan looked sideways at Zhou Yi, and said coldly: "Zhou Canjun, the Muzhou soldiers brought by this king will go with you. If anyone forcibly stops them, they will all be sent to prison. If anyone holds weapons, they will be charged with conspiracy." If punished, he will be killed immediately."

Li Xuan was killed immediately, full of murderous aura.

Everyone present couldn't help lowering their heads, cupped their hands and said, "I will obey the order."

Although the butcher knife is ahead, the dissatisfaction of the people is still there.

At this time, Li Xuan suddenly said coldly: "I heard that someone is spreading the news that I killed tens of thousands of Muzhou soldiers in Wuzhou. Have you ever heard of it?"

With Li Xuan's words, everyone in Muzhou froze instantly.

(End of this chapter)