In Linzi County, the largest liquor store, everyone is talking about one thing.

A fat drunkard said to a few people at the adjacent table: "Hey, have you heard, the new Shenwu Marquis, that is, the emperor's son, Gongzi Jun, he is going to recruit troops, not forced conscription, everything is voluntary, and he will pay twenty yuan a month, good guy, this is enough for us for a month." ”

The drinker at the next table seemed to know him, and replied casually: "I said big fat, you are stupid, what kind of monthly money, it would be good if the tyrannical Qin people did not raise taxes, maybe after deceiving you, they will be pulled down to do hard labor, if you don't obey, the bow and crossbow will serve." ”

The big fat was stunned for a moment, and when he thought of the tiger wolf Qin Jun, he shrank his neck in fright, and couldn't help but shiver.

However, at this time, there was a man in a short shirt in the wine shop who said: "This is not necessarily, I have heard, it is said that this new Shenwu Marquis wants to exempt us from forty percent of taxes and servitude, it seems that he is going to be serious, he can't lie to us as a marquis." ”

"What? Forty percent tax? Most of the people who don't know the news are shocked, they know very well what it means to subtract these taxes, and the lack of these taxes means that there will be nearly half more food every year, and they don't have to starve, worrying about starving to death one day, and the lack of these conscription means that they don't have to worry about the husband and wife not being able to die of old age, the old man not being able to send them to the end, and the wife and family being separated and dying.

However, there are still some people who are not surprised, because this news is already known to many people.

"But don't forget, the two brothers Tian Rong, the nobles of our Qi country, died at his hands, he naturally defended the interests of the Qin people, how could he be so kind." Someone retorted.

Hearing someone retort, the people who were happy just now became worried and skeptical.

However, at this time, a person dressed as a scribe shook his head and said: "It shouldn't be, Shenwu Hou is a marquis, even if he is cruel and violent, he will not use such a means to deceive the trust of the people, it is a little cruel to say that the Qin people are a little brutal, but we have to admit that the Qin people keep their promises, as for him killing the Tian family, it is his own master, and it has nothing to do with us." ”

"That's right." Speaking of which, some people also believed, so the whole wine shop was divided into two factions, one was believing and the other was skeptical, and they debated with each other, but this is also a custom of the Qi people, so it is not strange.

At the last moment, a middle-aged man with a short beard stood up and said calmly: "I don't think you need to doubt it, this time the Mo family also came forward, they lobbied most of the businessmen and the three elders in the county, and there are some famous scholars, most of them expressed their willingness to cooperate with Shenwu Hou temporarily, I don't think everyone will doubt the credibility of the Mo family, right?" ”

"The Mo family?" Everyone was stunned, the prestige of the Mo family in the eyes of the people of Qi is indeed very high, no one is unconvinced, if this is the case, it must be true.

"Who are you and how do you know?" At this time, the organic spirit man asked the short-bearded middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "I don't need to say much about who I am, if you don't believe it, go back and inquire and find out." ”

After that, the middle-aged man didn't stay much, and he lifted the cheongsam and walked out of the wine shop, leaving a shocked dry drinker's eyes wide and silent.

After a while, there was a 'snap', and the previous big fat slapped the table and said: "Damn, I'll go back and inquire, if Shenwu Hou really has such a conscience, I want to join the army why I say it, I can't let people say that we have no kindness." ”

"I'll also go back and take a look, but I'm old and not enough for their requirements, but if the Shenwu Marquis is really exempt from taxes, my old man will be secretly scolding the Qin people in the future and tearing my mouth apart." A fifty-year-old man hurried home, apparently inquiring about the news.

There are more people who shouted: "That is, let's go home and inquire, if this is the case, don't do it against the government, those who can join the army join the army, and those who can't join the army will honestly farm and do business." ”

In an instant, the entire liquor store ran empty, leaving the shopkeeper's stunned eyes wide, and he said: "Good girl, there is really less of these forty percent of taxes and servitude, then my third baby will not have to be conscripted next year, I don't have to worry about my ancestors, you have a spirit in the sky, I am worthy of you." ”

As the shopkeeper spoke, he suddenly choked up, and tears unconsciously flowed from his eyes.

At this time, outside the corner of the liquor store, the middle-aged man with a short beard walked to the street and said to a hawker: "Ah San, how is the news spreading?" ”

"Back to the giants, they have all dispersed, and it is very effective." The thin peddler whispered.

The middle-aged man was Le Rui, he nodded and said: "Well, you guys go, follow Shenwu Hou in the future, you will do a good job, everything must follow his orders, with you in his place, my Mo family also has an extra guarantee." ”

"Yes, giant." There was a hint of reluctance in the peddler's eyes, but it quickly vanished.

After he left, Le Rui looked up at the sky and said: "The ancestors of the Mo family have spirits, this time I Le Rui made a bold bet, either the Mo family fell into a land of no return, or followed the Shenwu Marquis in the world, and finally it was better than lingering, and finally gradually died out." ”

Fifteen days later, the entire Linzi County was boiling, Shenwu Hou was exempt from tax exemption and forced labor, people could be seen everywhere discussing, celebrating, and even hugging and crying happily, and there were more people running outside the camp in the north of the city, waiting to join the army from dawn to dark.

In the Shenwu Marquis Mansion, in the meeting hall of the Double Palace, Zhao Jun was discussing things with Tang Li.

At this time, Sima Xin and Dong Fei suddenly ran in in a hurry, first of all, Dong Fei said happily: "Master Hou, good news, nearly 1,000 people have come to join the army every day in the past few days, and the number is increasing day by day, I can't see that in ten days, I will be able to recruit enough qualified 10,000 recruits." ”

"Not only that, but recently the people of Linzi have also obeyed a lot of discipline, and even took the initiative to cooperate with the imperial court, and some businessmen took the initiative to start paying taxes, I am afraid that our taxes this year will be more than in previous years." Sima Xin also said with joy on his face.

Zhao Jun stood up in front of the long case and nodded, and then spoke: "Ben Hou knows, you have done a good job, but the more this is the case, the more careful we must be, so that the officials, county guards and officials in the county government are more cautious, try to avoid direct conflict with the people, if you let Ben Hou know who has treated the people badly, don't blame Ben Hou for being soft." ”

was swept away by Zhao Jun's coldness, and the backs of the two of them were cold at the same time, and they bent down and said, "Yes, Master Hou." ”

"Well, you go down, Ben Hou is still the same sentence, before doing things well, Ben Hou will not treat you badly, but if anyone is cheating and playing tricks, you must know Ben Hou's methods."

"The next official retired." The two hurried away, and at the same time, thinking of the people who had died at the hands of Zhao Jun over the years, they couldn't help but be more careful.

After Zhao Jun left, Tang Li smiled and said, "Is Master Hou worried that the officials below have ruined this good situation?" ”

"Not bad." Zhao Jun nodded, and said a little helplessly: "Over the years, the style of officials has been rude, and it has become an official style, the most important thing is the legal system of the imperial court, changing their style of acting is not an overnight thing, and there are loopholes in the legal system of the imperial court, I am afraid that it will be careful to provoke right and wrong, in case it is used by people with intentions, the good situation will be lost, and it will be difficult to subdue the hearts of the people." ”

After hearing this, Tang Li pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "What Hou Ye said is urgent, the legal system of the imperial court cannot be changed by Hou Ye alone, but if I want to maintain the current situation, I have some methods, I don't know if it is feasible or not. ”

"Oh? Say it quickly. Zhao Jun was stunned.

Tang Li said: "Since we can't change the rule of law, but we can do things flexibly, as long as Hou Ye finds some capable people to replace the county orders of Chang County, Nanpi and Chen County, and then let them quietly follow Hou Ye's will within Qin Law, so that it will not touch Qin Law and provoke criticism, I think Dong Fei and Sima Xin's ability is good, and the two know how to be flexible, they are people brought by Hou Ye, they should be regarded as cronies." ”

Zhao Jun's eyes lit up after hearing this, this is indeed a good way, but he hesitated: "But Sima Xin can't, this guy is not as simple as you seem on the surface, his heart is slippery, Ben Hou can only be used after completely subduing him, and what you are best at is military affairs, the army will be handed over to you for training, and then he will have to deal with the government affairs of a county." ”

After hearing this, Tang Li nodded approvingly and said, "Then there are still two vacancies, it is better to apply to the imperial court." ”

After hearing this, Zhao Jun refused: "The people sent by the imperial court are definitely not good, not to mention the ability and style, the degree of loyalty alone is worth testing, and if we don't come according to the will of the marquis, it will not be good to stab our intentions into the imperial court." ”

After Tang Li heard this, he thought about it and suggested: "Then let's just look for some talents from the people, such people are easy to control, they should be loyal to Lord Hou, and they have no background relationship, so there will be no trouble." ”

"This idea is okay, but we can't wait for this matter, I'm afraid that something will happen after a long time, so let's do it, I remember that there are two prison officials in Pei County, they are two cousins of Zhou Qi and Zhou Chang, both of them are good at martial arts, and they seem to have good knowledge, which can be useful." Zhao Jun suddenly remembered that the two brothers followed Liu Bang when Liu Bang rebelled and conquered Pei County, Zhou Qi became a guest under Liu Bang's account and then came to the imperial doctor, and Zhou Chang became a lieutenant, made many meritorious contributions, and was known for his knowledge.

Tang Li thought for a while after hearing this: "I have also heard of these two people in Pei County, they do have some reputation, General Ren Huan has also talked about them, Zhou Qi is knowledgeable, outstanding in politics, and even more rare is that he is upright and not jealous and hateful, Zhou Chang is brave and fierce, both civil and military, and he can be a heavy responsibility." ”

"Okay, I'll transfer them over, just go down to the three counties with Dong Peng, the original county order will be promoted to the county guard mansion to do things, and you are transferring three people from the county guard mansion to assist the three people."

Zhao Jun thought about it and said, and then called Wang Shan, the leader of the Iron Guard, to go to Pei County with a token, and with his current status, he naturally didn't have to go through any troublesome procedures to transfer two small county jailers.

"In addition, I want to cultivate political talents in the restoration of the Jixia School Palace, otherwise our future road will become more and more difficult, the Qin Dynasty has no shortage of generals who can fight, but there are few who really govern the place." Zhao Jun said again.

Tang Li was stunned and said, "Restore the Jixia School Palace? ”

(To be continued)