Matsue Prefecture. Qingpu County. It has been under the jurisdiction of Songjiang since the establishment of Songjiang in the Yuan Dynasty. In the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Huating County (i.e., Shanghai County) has divided part of the land. It is called Qingpu County.

Zhang Fan is now standing on this land. This is also the place where he lived for many years in his previous life. Under the vicissitudes of life. Zhang Fan couldn't see any familiar scene at all. The impression of high-rise buildings and reinforced concrete has now become green farmland. This scene without the slightest hint of modernity made Zhang Fan feel very comfortable.

It's just that this idea didn't stay long in Zhang Fan's heart when he was interrupted by the troubles in front of him. Why. Because of Xu Jie and those farmers.

Frankly. Xu Jie had already agreed to Zhang Fan's request because of Zhu Yijun. But he really waited for him to get here. He couldn't open his mouth again. Xu Jie always felt that this was like pleading with others for his life. Although peasants enjoyed a high social status in ancient China. But for people like Xu Jie, who stand at the top of society. He really couldn't pull his head down to beg them.

There is a lot of land under the name of the Xu family. As a result, many hired farmers were employed. Let Xu Jie persuade them one by one. It's really not easy to do. Even Zhang Fan felt that there was something wrong with this method. But......

"Yuande. This one...... The old man is really ......," Xu Jie said to Zhang Fan beside him very troubledly. It's just that the words come to my lips, but I can't say anything.

"Elder Ge doesn't have to be like this. I understand the mood of the elder of the pavilion. Zhang Fan said. Of course, he knew Xu Jie's feelings. But he couldn't say things like "Since the elder can't pull down, let's go back". After all, the matter is already in front of us. Thinking of these annoyances. For the first time, Zhang Fan slandered Longqing in his heart. I think this emperor is really paranoid. As an emperor, do you need any reason to punish your courtiers? The words say, "The king wants his ministers to die." The minister had to die". But this majesty has to be justified. "Isn't this also a protest against the suspicious and indiscriminate character of his father, Emperor Jiajing?" Zhang Fan thought maliciously in his heart.

Of course. Xu Jie understood these things very well in his heart. It is impossible for Zhang Fan to persuade Xu Jie. But loyalty to the royal family is loyal to the royal family. It's really not easy to make Xu Jie's voice so low.

Zhu Yijun looked at this side with some curiosity. Originally, Zhang Fan asked him to stay and wait in Xu Jie's mansion. However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that he wanted to come and see the scene in the fields. Add some insight. Right now. Zhu Yijun has long been addicted. But it's hard to say that I'm tired and want to go back. I had to wait here boredly.

It's almost dusk now. Although the summer sun does not set until very late. But Zhang Fan really couldn't wait. I thought about it. Zhang Fan found Wang Meng and Liang Chao. A few words were commanded to them. The two men who received the order immediately left with many of their men.

"Yuande. This is. Xu Jie didn't know what Zhang Fan was going to do. I couldn't help but ask suspiciously.

"Elder Ge. Please be patient. We'll find out later," Zhang Fan said confidently.

Xu Jie saw that Zhang Fan was so confident. And he stopped talking. Wait quietly. It's just that he is still a little uneasy in his heart. However, he saw Zhang Fan's confident look. My heart is also a little more settled.

After a while. The sky had darkened. Xu Jie saw someone walking towards this side. But compared to the people sent out by Zhang Fan. The number of people who came back was much higher. Wait until you walk in. Xu Jie saw it clearly. In addition to Wang Meng and a group of guards who returned. There are also quite a few people dressed as peasants. Some of them Xu Jie still knows. It was the hired farmers who used to work on their own land.

Zhang Fan did ask Wang Meng and others to call these peasants over in the name of the yamen. But he wanted to avoid panic. just shouted the man in charge of every household. It did not alarm the women or children. This shocked the farmers. It also settled down a lot. Zhang Fan's purpose is to bring these people together. Even Zhang Fan, who had almost testified for Xu Jie, had people call them over.

Xu Jie seemed to understand Zhang Fan's thoughts. However, Zhang Fan's collective speech persuasion like a pledge meeting was the first time he had seen it. He didn't know what Zhang Fan was going to do. Zhang Fan is very clear. He understands very well. It is very difficult to persuade a family alone. But gather them together. The rendering of the atmosphere is easier to form. What's more, these people still agree with Xu Jie in their hearts. Almost everyone has testified for Xu Jie. In this way. The combination of collective desire and strength would dispel their fears of the intimidation of the high-arched minions. Of course, these naturally come from the afterlife. It comes from Zhang Fan's introduction to communication that he didn't learn much in that economic field.

It's almost time to see everyone. It was getting dark, too. Zhang Fan ordered people to light torches around. These people didn't know what Zhang Fan was going to do. Get them all out so late. There was some tension at the scene.

Zhang Fan saw that everyone had arrived. I'm not going to wait. After all, Zhu Yijun on the side had already started yawning. For this speech. Zhang Fan is very confident. And he did some preparations.

"Fellow villagers, fathers." Zhang Fan walked in front of them. Speak. This sentence made him feel a bit like a village cadre in his previous life. "My name is Zhang Fan. He is now a minister appointed by His Majesty to inspect the land south of the Yangtze River. ”

The opening sentence is meant to serve as a deterrent. So that these people can listen to Zhang Fan respectfully at the same time. Nor will he be doubted. But these farmers are people who have been farming all their lives. Heard Zhang Fan say his identity. I saw the guards around me and Xu Jie, who was standing beside Zhang Fan and didn't refute. I believed his word too. In haste, kneel down and prostrate. was aroused by Zhang Fan.

"Fellow villagers, fathers. Although I am a chaplain of the imperial court. It is also because of the favor of the emperor today that we have today. Before that. I am also an ordinary person. Lives in Qingyang Province in the northwest. If you are no different. Zhang Fan said again. It's about getting closer. Really. Those people listened to Zhang Fan's words. There was no longer fear in the eyes that looked at him. And there is a hint of affinity.

Zhang Fan didn't look at it much. continued: "The one standing next to me must be recognized by everyone. That's right. This is Xu Jie. I used to be the first assistant of the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty. But for you. Xu Ge Lao is even more familiar to everyone because he used to be your employer.

"You folks must already know what I'm going to talk about this time. Ge Lao, he was in trouble. You know that, too. But what you don't know is. Ge Lao is about to be killed because of these troubles. Someone distorts the facts. It is said that the old family has been exploiting the hired farmers on the land under his name for many years. That is, you. You don't have enough to eat. Now I am afraid that the court will check it, so I will give you the land. ”

Hearing Zhang Fan's words. The people below began to talk. They knew why Xu Jie gave them the land. Because of this matter, they also complained about Xu Jie. But they didn't know that Xu Jie would get into such a life-threatening thing. Zhang Fan said this. Their hearts were shaken by the threat of high-arched minions and their reluctance to tell the truth. But it's just a shakespeare. For them. The most important thing is to live a safe and secure life. To put it bluntly, this is the thinking of small citizens. And small citizens will only act for the sake of others if they are completely sure of their own safety.

Zhang Fan continued: "I know your concerns. However, please also think about your days as farmers. As a hired farmer. It's just working for the landlord's land. Although there is no need to pay taxes to the imperial court. However, landless peasants paid more rent to the landlords. Many hired peasants did not have enough to eat, and they owed a lot of money to the landlords. However, you have been treated like this in the land of the Pavilion's hometown.

"As far as I know. Elder Ge just collects some food from you every year. You don't have your own land. But because of the existence of the elder pavilion. You're better off than the farmers who have their own land. Especially in the year of natural disasters. Not only does the elder not collect rent from you. On the contrary, it will help you. Just ask where else to find such a landlord in the world. "Speaking of which. Zhang Fan's rhetoric became more and more intense. Half of them are true releases. The other half is pretended. But the people below can't see it.

After those people heard Zhang Fan's words, they didn't talk to each other like they did just now. Instead, bow your head. I don't know if it's because I'm ashamed or thinking about something.

Zhang Fan knew that now was the time to pursue the victory. He continued: "Think about it, everybody. When the elder knew that the imperial court had ordered a thorough investigation of the landlords in the land south of the Yangtze River. We also planned to give you land to avoid risks. But you didn't say yes. However, how did the elder do it. He takes into account everyone's feelings. And it didn't. So that he could have escaped the catastrophe to such a field.

"I'm not here to blame you for being threatened by those people for telling lies. Rather, I would like to ask you to think about it. If the elder of the pavilion is really guilty because of this. You may be able to live this life in peace. But ladies and gentlemen. Can you really spend the rest of your life without a trace of guilt in your hearts? If it is when you teach your sons and your grandsons to be human beings. In my heart, I can calmly say those things that were taken for granted. But have you yourselves rebelled against the word? Zhang Fan said fiercely. He stopped. Give these people some time to think about it.

Xu Jie, who was on the side, was stunned by Zhang Fan's words. He knew that these words were just big truths. Everybody understands. But speaking to one person may not be of any use. And Zhang Fan's approach is really smart. This is many people face to face. Everyone knows what they're doing wrong. Naturally, it resonates.

"But my lord." An old man said with some slurring. "Those people said that if we dared to testify for the elder again. It's going to be a problem for us. We also know that the elder treats us well. But we're just farmers. There will be nothing but farming. In case ......"

"I know what this man means." Zhang Fan said with a smile. "I'm sure the rest of you are worried about that, too. I can tell you about it here. As long as you don't break the Ming criminal law. No one will dare to disturb your life. If anyone dares. The official will make that man not die well. ”

Zhang Fan's words made people feel vicious. But listen to these people's ears. But I feel very satisfied. I don't know who shouted: "I believe the words of this official." I am willing to testify on behalf of the elders. ”

This is the case with groups. With the first one to come out. Others will naturally follow. Time. The people below are all enthusiastic.

Zhang Fan knew at a glance that the matter was solved. Although Xu Jie didn't say a word. But standing next to Zhang Fan is the best way. Zhang Fan thanked these people. Hurry up and let people immediately set up a case to record their words and drawings. He was afraid that things would change over time. Take advantage of the enthusiasm that these people are now being mobilized and act immediately.

Xu Jie, who was on the side, saw that the matter was resolved. It's a sigh of relief. It's just that he and Zhu Yijun both looked at Zhang Fan a little inexplicably. I don't know where he came up with this idea.

Zhang Fan looked at them and smiled. But he didn't say much. This only aroused the curiosity of the two.