Maybe Xiang Ao was touched by Wang Chen's incident, or maybe Xiang Ao had his own new plan. After Wang Chen's incident, all the previously concluded crimes in Shangdang County, whether it was a family, a strong man, or a common person, were turned over by Xiang Ao, and one by one carefully discerned whether it was a grievance.

What followed was the much-publicized action of the entire Shangdang County to eliminate evil. As long as there are doubts in the case, Xiang Ao will bring the parties to the case, retry the case, and bring the real culprit to justice. Even worried about his own negligence, Xiang Ao issued a decree in the entire Shangdang County and set up a military campaign to petition. In cases where there are grievances, as long as they dare to accept the 50 military battles of the government office, they can petition the county administration and request that the case be reopened.

As long as the case involves human life, once confirmed, Xiang Ao showed no mercy and hanged him directly. In this way, the people of the Shangdang saw hope, and hundreds of people petitioned one after another, regardless of whether they could bear the responsibility of fifty battles. scared Xiang Ao a lot, how long will it take to fight them one by one? In the end, in desperation, I had to set up new conditions, review from the village and township level, and report to the governance office.

After all, some of them are not too serious, and many officials in the party can deal with them, and the indiscriminate conclusion of the case in the past is just a force behind the other party. Now that there are people who support and can enforce the law impartially, who in the party will not dare to try it?

Especially the low-level officials from poor backgrounds, while doing their duty, they are even more excited. The children of the high-ranking family in the past were sent to prison one by one, can they be happy?

Petition for the people, the people's aspirations. The people in Shangdang County were full of gratitude to Xiang Ao, almost drowning the family. And everyone in the family is in danger, especially the family that has done evil in the past. However, Xiang Ao was not too decisive, only executed the parties, and did not affect the whole family, but let the family take the initiative to hand over the children who were at fault.

"Xiang Gong visited my Bao clan today, but there are people from the Bao clan who have made mistakes?" Bao Yi looked at Xiang Ao, who was sitting a few days ago, with a light smile, and asked softly in a hurry.

Xiang Ao didn't look embarrassed, and teased a little: "In Mr. Shude's eyes, Ben will only visit the wrong person? ”

Bao Yi was stunned by Xiang Ao's rhetorical question, and smiled awkwardly: "Xiang Gong said it was funny!" Then he picked up the teapot, filled the teacup in front of Xiang Ao and continued: "Forgive me for being stupid, I don't know what advice Xiang Gong has for coming to the Humble House today?" ”

"Mr. Shude is serious." Xiang Ao smiled lightly and said lightly: "I can't talk about advice, the Bao family is famous in the party, and I came to visit recently in the hope that it will be more convenient to act in the party in the future." ”

Xiang Ao said, Bao Yi put down the ginseng teacup and quickly stood up and said, "Xiang Gong has said it." My Bao clan is not famous, when Xiang Gong ruled the people, Xiang Gong must not treat it! ”

Xiang Ao's eyes flashed, and he also stood up, helped Bao Yi sit down, patted Bao Yi lightly on the shoulder, and said, "Mr. Shude doesn't have to care so much. People all over the world strive for their lives in order to become a family and the like. Mr. Shude's ancestors have worked hard for several generations, and now he has a lot of fame, and has long been recognized by the people of the family. ”

When Bao Yi heard this, Fang Cai's indifferent eyes looked a little frightened, and he hurriedly took a few steps back from Xiang Ao, and bowed to Xiang Ao: "Xiang Gong Mingjian." Wu Bao did not have the intention of joining the family, and his ancestors once taught Yi that if he learned some talents, he should be the most important to the people of the world, and he must not abandon the training for some fame and fortune. Yi has no great talent, but he does not dare to forget the instructions of his ancestors. ”

Shangdang was subordinate to Bingzhou, and as the most famous family in Bingzhou, even before Xiang Ao came to Shangdang, he sent people to the northern region to observe Xiang Ao's habits. The caution that came before, Bao Yi thought it was hearsay from the family and deliberately exaggerated. However, Xiang Ao's decrees in the party for nearly a month made Bao Yi see clearly that the decrees under Xiang Ao's rule were all based on the people. Although no decree was issued against the family, how could the clever Bao Yi not see what the family under Xiang Ao's rule was like.

Bao Yi had already prepared and waited for Xiang Ao to visit at any time. Today's Bao family, although there is still a lot of fame in the party, but the ancestral training made the Bao disciples not allowed to enter the court from the time of Emperor Heng, which also led to the fame of the previous three generations of the Bao family being slowly forgotten by the world. Although the ancestors of the Bao family have some relationship with the Bao family where Taishan Bao Xin is located, after all, it has been several generations, and now the people in the world regard the Shangdang Bao family as their ancestors and are from a poor background.

Not only does the world see it this way, but even the people of the Bao clan want to come this way. Such an idea also makes the Bao clan not have the arrogance that too many people from the family should have.

Bao Yi thought about many possibilities, thought that Xiang Ao would directly attack their Bao family, and thought that Xiang Ao would force the Bao family to return to the Northern Regions. But he never thought that Xiang Ao would come to visit and talk to himself about his views on the family. Bao Yi didn't dare to offend Xiang Ao, but he didn't dare to offend the family either. Under Xiang Ao's pressure step by step, Bao Yi had no choice but to try to pass the buck and make compromises.

Seeing that Bao Yi was so cautious, Xiang Ao's face did not change, and he looked at Bao Yi who was prostrate in front and said lightly: "In that case, I don't know what Mr. Shude thinks of the people of my Han Dynasty?" ”

Here it comes! Bao Yi was shocked in his heart, slowly raised his head, and thought about Xiang Aozuo and said: "Yi is dull, I still hope that Xiang Gong will give me some advice." Xiang Ao didn't answer, raised his hand, and motioned for Bao Yi to sit back, but Bao Yi poured hot tea.

Bao Yi glanced at Xiang Ao in a little surprise, slowly stepped forward to the futon where he was kneeling, and sat down precariously and said, "My Han people are the chosen ones. Receive the favor of heaven and enjoy the rich land of the Central Plains. The people are also simple, no matter how erosive the world is, the people will be tenacious or take care of their wives and children. ”

"Because of this, my father reminds Yi all the time, keeps in mind the training, and works for the well-being of the people." Bao Xin glanced at Xiang Ao, who was smiling with relief, and continued: "However, the court is unbearable and cannot work for the welfare of the people. ”

"If this is the case with all the families in the world, why don't the Han be happy!" Xiang Ao sighed and shook his head.

Bao Yi was taken aback, and looked at Xiang Ao, who was still shaking his head, in disbelief: What do you mean? Does Zhen Guogong mean that the world depends so much on the family?

Xiang Ao suddenly raised his head, the corners of his mouth looked slightly, and he glanced at Bao Yi with great meaning. The look revealed in Xiang Ao's eyes seemed to be able to see Bao Yi through, which startled Bao Yi, and quickly lowered his head and pretended to make tea.

"The Han Dynasty has reached such a situation, there are eunuchs with cholera, relatives seizing power, and emperors who are deaf." Xiang Ao still stared at Bao Yi with his eyes and said, "Didn't Mr. Shude think that Shizu Haoqiang was also one of the culprits?" ”

Xiang Ao ignored Bao Yi, who had a rich expression, and said to himself: "The wealthy family of the family arbitrarily annexed land, leaving the people with no land to cultivate, so they had to rely on the family to survive. The family falsely reported all the land, slaves, and tenant farmers in the family, and the court could not receive the taxes they deserved. In this way, how can the imperial court ensure the continued operation of the imperial court? ”

Asked by Xiang Ao, Bao Yi calmed down, but his brows furrowed together, and he returned a little uncertainly: "Forced resumption of land and population?" ”

"Will the Maison agree?"

"Then you can only increase the taxes of the people!"

"Huh!" Xiang Ao smiled lightly, looked at Bao Yi a little speechlessly and asked, "After increasing taxes, what will happen to the people?" Just like the current Han Dynasty, when natural disasters occur every year, they have to sell land, and even sell people! After the sale, what will happen to the imperial court? ”

Bao Xin was stunned, and then his face changed drastically, and he said in a trembling voice: "There is no tax to collect, no one can use it!" ”

Seeing Bao Xin like this, Xiang Ao didn't say more, slowly stood up, flicked his sleeves, walked out of Bao Yi's guest room, led Dian Wei outside the house, and left slowly. Xiang Ao didn't just intend to come to debate with Bao Yi, although Bao Yi is now a member of the family, but after careful observation, Xiang Ao found that this person is not as irredeemable as other families. Moreover, Xiang Ao, the precept of Bao Yi's family, could also be seen, so he started the idea of recovering Bao Yi for his own use.

Bao Yi is smart, and Xiang Ao only needs a little mention, and Xiang Ao believes that Bao Yi will make a wise choice. What makes Xiang Ao so confident is his recent changes, although I don't know whether it is good or bad, but it is extremely useful to Xiang Ao.

Since separating from Cao Cao, for some reason, no matter who he talks to, as long as he glances at the other party's eyes, Xiang Ao seems to be able to guess that the other party has a mind at this time. Although he is not sure, but in combination with the other party's appearance and actions, Xiang Ao can determine the other party's general thoughts. Xiang Ao was surprised at the same time, but he really didn't understand why.

In the eldest son's mansion, Xi Zhong paced anxiously back and forth, waiting for Xiang Ao to rush back.

"Why is it so urgent, so that my family is so anxious!" Xiang Ao, who rushed back, saw Xi Zhong who looked a little helpless when he entered the house, so he opened his mouth and smiled, ridiculing Xi Zhong.

Seeing that Xiang Ao was already a duke of Zhenguo, Xi Zhong was occasionally so frivolous, and glanced at Xiang Ao speechlessly and said, "Lord, there is an urgent report from the scouts in the direction of Montenegro. ”

"Huh?!" As soon as he heard that it was related to Montenegro, Xiang Ao's face became solemn and asked, "Has the Montenegrin Army sent troops?" ”

"There are no troops!" Xi Zhong said with a calm face: "The news came that in the past, the Shangdang was too guarded and public, led 10,000 soldiers and horses to rush to Jizhou Zhaoguo, and frequently contacted Montenegro, and it seems that he has ill intentions towards the Shangdang. ”

"Jizhou?" Xiang Ao asked strangely: "Haven't Shangdang and Jizhou been completely blocked by the Montenegrin Army?" How can there be any news? Reliable? ”

"The lord doesn't know, although the east is blocked, the local hunters of Shangdang know a little bit of the trail between Huguan Road, and they can allow soldiers to pass through one or two."

Xiang Ao nodded and snorted coldly: "After Zhang Yang was forced out of the party, he had no foundation, and now he has gathered 10,000 soldiers and horses, and he is expected to be inseparable from Yuan Shao and He Hanfu." ”

"The Lord is wise!" Xi Zhong shook it off with a sycophant, and said with a smile: "Indeed, as the lord guessed, Zhang Yang was instructed by Yuan Shao to lead the five thousand soldiers and horses donated by Yuan Shao to pass through Jizhou. After rushing to Zhao State, Han Fu saw that he was really coming for the party, so he funded another 5,000 and provided a lot of grain and grass. ”

Xiang Ao looked at Xi Zhong speechlessly, and the roster of the Shangdang family kept flashing in his mind, as if he was screening something.