Chapter 69: Three County Orders

To improve the living standards of the people of Wuxian, Mo Xiaofei needs a long time, although the county government official structure has been set up, but it is running smoothly, from top to bottom, leading the people of Wuxian County to get rich, Mo Xiaofei has to seriously consider various measures.

As far as the moment is concerned, Mo Xiaofei still has two things that must be dealt with, Su Yi and Su Qingqing, these two sisters are entangled in lawsuits, and if they don't come forward to help these two, how can they give them real freedom.

When Liao Dayong received the news from Tie Er, he couldn't believe that he was just an ordinary servant, an errand that was finally found by a Shaolin lay disciple after completing his studies.

The Qing Dynasty had a strict hierarchy in the country, and Liao Dayong never thought that he could really become a high-ranking official as a servant.

When he became a pawn in history, Liao Dayong did not enjoy eating and drinking like others, but he tried his best to manage the county prison in an orderly manner.

Su Yi didn't release it immediately, everything has a beginning and an end, Mo Xiaofei didn't want others to know that he was bending the law for personal gain, and everything had to be fair and just.

The owner of the blacksmith shop sued Su Yi that when the case would be over, it would not be too late for Mo Xiaofei to release him at that time.

But good wine and good meat greeted, Su Yi didn't suffer any grievances, every day during meal time, Su Yi and Liao Dayong ate at the same table, as long as they didn't leave the county prison, they were tossed by Su Yi in the prison.

Su Yi devoured it, and eating seemed to be just a situation for him.

Liao Dayong was stunned, other prisoners didn't have much to eat, so they chewed slowly, for fear that they wouldn't taste it after eating, Su Yi was good, he ate quickly, and he moved loudly, and all the people in the cell looked at him against the cell door, showing a look of envy and jealousy.

A servant beside Liao Dayong said cautiously, "Brother Su, slow down, there are still a lot of meals, you can eat as much as you like here." ”

Su Yi didn't answer, and put down the chopsticks after eating the meal, "Okay, I'm full, time is precious, I still have to go back to the cell to make things, you use it slowly." ”

Even in prison, Su Yi did not give up making tools, Wu Lihe and Hu Yuenan were planning the affairs of the hospital outside, and he could not lag behind.

Liao Dayong shook his head, "This kid is really motivated." ”

The official beside him reminded, "Lord Dianshi, the magistrate of the council hall will convene to talk about things in a while, don't forget." ”

Mo Xiaofei is a new official, the first of the three fires should also be burned, and the old rules when Zhang Huaian was in office should also be changed.

Since he became the magistrate of the county, he had to take the people of Wuxian County to get rich together, and today's meeting is to lay out the rectification and let Wuxian usher in a new era.

Now Mo Xiaofei doesn't have to live in a bun shop anymore, and has moved into the backyard of the county government, where there is a big house, a big study, and a big yard, which is elegant and quiet, and more pleasant.

His own food, clothing, housing and transportation are all public funds of the county government, and Mo Xiaofei can be regarded as living a carefree and good life.

Entering the meeting hall, the county Chengwu Liangjia, the inspection of Tie Er, and the Dianshi Liao Dayong all arrived, sitting on their corresponding chairs and talking to each other, the county government of Wuxian County has never had such unity, and everyone has no suspicion.

"What are you talking about?"

Mo Xiaofei sat down, and heard the three of them talking harmoniously outside.

Tie Er said, "My lord, we are talking about Wu Xian Cheng's marriage, this time it must be a big deal, then he went to the to take a look, our Wu County Cheng was not only reinstated, but also married a girl who was a hundred times more gentle and beautiful than her, let her regret it." ”

Liao Dayong also had a sense of revenge, "Yes, that's it, the magistrate himself is the main marriage, and he has a lot of face." ”

Mo Xiaofei raised his hand and pressed down, and said, "Okay, okay, let us know if the marriage is good, don't mention it now, I've been the county magistrate for three days, I've thought a lot, scrap the old and establish the new, today it's time to announce the new rules, I want the people of the county to know that Zhang Huai'an has become a thing of the past, and the dark clouds are now blue, and there will be no more hard days in the future." ”

Mo Xiaofei was a little anxious, if the rules were not changed for a day, the people would suffer another day of disaster.

So three county orders were issued in a row!

First, tax reductions and exemptions, not a penny that should not be collected, and what should be collected will be reduced by 50% on the original basis!

Second, it is forbidden for people in the county government to accept benefits and bribes other than taxes, and if it happens, they will be deducted for half a year, and if the benefits exceed five taels of silver, they will be removed from the county government directly!

Third, encourage the people to engage in farming and commercial activities, and if there is no silver, you can borrow it from the county government first, and the interest will be charged at the lowest price in the market!

Wu Liangjia clapped his hands and said, "Okay, wonderful, the three county orders of the county magistrate directly hit the root of the old customs, reduce taxes and reduce the burden of the people, strictly prohibit bribery, let the officials and officials do their jobs, and the last one supports the people to produce and cultivate, so that the people can work with their hands to live a good life." The adults of the county are sympathetic to the people, and the Wuliang family is here to thank the adults on behalf of the three thousand people in Wuxian County! ”

After finishing speaking, Wu Liang's family got up and made a move, and saw too many tragedies in this Wu County, the vast majority of the people lived in poverty, and even food and clothing were not solved.

Thank God, the officialdom is not black, there are always such benevolent and righteous people, and they can see a glimmer of opportunity for the revival of the Qing Dynasty.

"Wu County Cheng, why are you like this, I can be the magistrate of this county, what's wrong with doing my best, these are what I should do, it's only because the officials in the past are too happy, and no one empathizes with the suffering of the people."

Mo Xiaofei helped Wu Liangjia to sit down, and the three county orders were issued, but it is not possible to achieve substantial results overnight, and there is still a long way to go.

Mo Xiaofei said, "Everyone has thought about it, what are the obstacles to the issuance of these three county orders, or what kind of problems will be encountered, think clearly in advance, and we can also have countermeasures in the future, so that we will not be caught off guard." ”

After all, a person's thinking is limited, and Mo Xiaofei does not have a comprehensive understanding of this era, listening to the opinions of the three people, they can think of more shortcomings.

Soon, the four of them started talking, regardless of their status.

Wu Liang's family used to be in charge of the silver treasury, so he knew a lot about the affairs of the households in Wuxian County, and he mentioned that there was no silver in the county government's treasury, and if the income was reduced, the people had to be helped, so where did the county government's money come from.

There are still 5,500 taels of silver left in the county office, and if the people really want to borrow the silver, one household can borrow 100 taels too much, and 55 households can drain all the silver vaults.

Moreover, these silver still have to cope with the large and small expenses of the county government on weekdays, although the prefect yamen allocated 400 taels of silver every month, but the personnel are somewhat excessive, and the county government has to paste a part of it every month.

Seventy percent of the monthly tax has to be paid to the government office, and only three percent of the county government is left, and how much is left after the tax is reduced.

The words of the noon family made Mo Xiaofei fall into thought, yes, what about the silver.

Mo Xiaofei asked casually, "Is there anything in Wuxian that is forbidden by the Qing Dynasty, and some rich people have been making such money?" ”

Liao Dayong quickly reacted, "My lord, some have, Wang Youcai opened a gambling house, the Qing Dynasty banned folk gambling, in the past, because Gu Feng helped Wang Youcai speak, so he didn't investigate, if gambling is really banned, Wuxian County will no longer be in a miasma." Adults may not know the road, Wuxian turned out to be very peaceful, theft has never happened, everyone has a bad life, and will not be a thief, but after this gambling house, there will be thieves and thieves, it should be banned! ”

Mo Xiaofei was secretly happy in his heart, the good news was that when he was short of silver, the rich man took the initiative to send it to the door.

Mo Xiaofei said, "Well, the ban should be checked and sealed, and more importantly, it is important to teach him a lesson, otherwise this gambling house will be reopened in the future." ”

Tie Er was very clever, looked at Mo Xiaofei's somewhat smug smile, and immediately said, "Yes, my lord, it's best for us to go to the gambling house and confiscate those ill-gotten gains to the county government, Wu County Cheng, you said that in this way, do we have any silver." ”

"That's great, it's better to do it right away." Wu Liangjia readily agreed, and the elimination of harm for the people can also increase the income of the county government, and the best of both worlds.

Mo Xiaofei thought about it, now is not the best time to do it, if you wait until there are more people who gather to gamble and more money, wouldn't it be more cost-effective to start by yourself.

Mo Xiaofei said, "Don't worry, let's not startle the snake in this matter, come step by step, please enter the urn." By the way, let's think about it again, are there any other deficiencies in my three county orders. ”

Tie Er is very familiar with the situation on the street, what everyone thinks in their hearts, and what they usually do, he knows everything well.

So Tie Er said, "My lord, there is another point, that is, your second county order, let everyone take care of your hands and don't take other people's money, although the punishment is quite heavy, someone has to report it." ”

"Most of the people are loyal and honest people, the officials go to buy something, they don't dare to do anything if they don't collect money, they usually pay some silver, they are also for peace of mind, so your second county order, if you really implement it, the officials below will not necessarily be obedient."

Mo Xiaofei nodded, Tie Er's words made sense.

These people have been oppressed by the government into a habit, and they don't let the people below ask for silver, but they can't control the people who take the initiative to send silver, and the county order happens, and the people who have already formed their thinking must think that this is just a formality, just a face project of their new county, maybe it will return to the previous one in a few days.

So it is not easy for Mo Xiaofei to change the deep-rooted ideas of the people, Mo Xiaofei thought about it, the ancients Shang Yang raised the wood to establish the letter, why not make a move himself, first let the people believe in the government, change the inherent view of the government, and then issue a county order.

Mo Xiaofei said, "Well, what Tie Er said is reasonable, tomorrow morning, I will accompany Tie Er to patrol the streets, and I will do something." ”

Mo Xiaofei's very mysterious appearance made Wuliangjia and Liao Dayong interested and wanted to go together.

Mo Xiaofei said with a smile, "Okay, go all the way, by the way, Wu County Cheng, you find someone to replace the couplet at the entrance of the county government and write a new one, I want the officials in the county government and the people on the street to see it and have a new understanding of our government." ”

"Okay, I don't know my lord, how do you write this new couplet?" Wu Liangjia asked.

Mo Xiaofei looked at the garden, full of birds and flowers, hoping that Wuxian County under his jurisdiction would be as quiet and elegant as this garden.

"It is not honorable to gain an official, and it is not disgraceful to lose an official, don't say that an official is useless, and the place depends on an official; Eat the people's food and wear the people's clothes, the people can be deceived, and they are the same people. ”