Chapter 894: The City Gate Standing Wood
Although Yang Shou and the others did not dare to openly disobey Situ's order, they were a little uneasy in their hearts.
After all, the abolition of slavery and the freedom and equality of all people are unprecedented since the beginning of the world.
Kong Qiu said that he was modest, and Lao Ran said that he did not dare to be the first in the world.
If Situ does this, he will definitely be criticized by the corporal clan in the world, and may even cause a civil uprising.
That's when the real big trouble ...
This is also the reason why Xiao He hesitated and disapproved at first...
In fact, it is true that after the promulgation of the decree of Situ Xing, both Beijun and Zhibei County were in an uproar.
Countless outrageous opposition.
Among them, those who were engaged in the slave business were the most.
You know, throughout the ages, the slave business was the most profitable and the largest number of people engaged in it. Not to mention ordinary people, even princes and generals, they may become slaves.
Their power is evident ...
Situ's decree completely cut off their financial route.
As the old saying goes, those who cut off people's wealth are like killing their parents. How can they give up such hatred lightly?
Fortunately, Situ was prepared for this matter, so it did not cause a catastrophe.
But that's it, Zhibei County was also in turmoil all night. The heads of the people are piled high into the Beijing officials, and the blood flows into a stream...
Countless homes have hung white sails in front of their doors.
There are several families that have completely disappeared in the smoke of history.
Even the strength of Zhibei County has lost a lot.
It can be said that this turmoil is the most violent since Situ took charge of Zhibei County.
However, Situ did not regret anything.
If you want to reform, you have to endure the pain...
However, Situ also knew that as long as he insisted on his decision to release the serfs, he would inevitably encounter unprecedented resistance.
Some of these resistance came from the imperial court, some from Beijun, and some from the sect.
To some extent, his behavior is to be the enemy of the world's wealthy families.
After all, slaves are the private property of the wealthy and can be killed at will.
Now Situ's decree has made them lose absolute control...
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"Damn it!"
"It's a big rebellion!"
"It's really a big rebellion!"
King Chengjun seemed to be crazy and smashed the antiques and precious porcelain into pieces, and roared like thunder.
The slaves trembled with fright, and knelt on the ground, their heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. I was afraid that I would be hit by the pond fish.
From the time Situ Xing's decree arrived in Beijun, up to now, several slaves have been killed alive by the enraged King Chengjun.
They don't want to be the next unlucky guy.
"Someone!"
"Mobilize troops and horses for this king!"
"Situ is rebellious, and this king wants to crusade against him!"
The old man in Tsing Yi looked at King Chengjun quietly and did not dissuade him.
Situ Xing's decree this time not only made the royal family and local wealthy families panic, but even the sect was also affected.
The Northern County Tyrant is furious!
One family roared angrily, gathered their own private soldiers, and joined the soldiers and horses of King Chengjun...
100,000 soldiers!
Hundreds of thousands of supplies!
The assembly was completed in a few days, and if it had been before, this speed would have been unimaginable.
This also shows how resentful the decree of Situ Xing is to the Hao family.
In order to kill him, countless wealthy families poured everything they had...
The wealthy gritted their teeth with hatred, and the commoners and slaves were also suspicious.
They don't know, whether this decree is counted or not.
After all, throughout the ages, slaves have always been the private property of the aristocracy. Does Situ really dare to defy the world's condemnation?
"Xiao He, is there any movement in the city?"
Situ Xing sat calmly behind the case, without any worry on his face.
"Your Excellency!"
"The situation is not very optimistic... The Lu family and many other families, although they did not explicitly oppose it, were somewhat unconvinced in their hearts. ”
Of course, these are not the most important things, the most important thing is that although the slaves were free, they still had a lot of worries in their hearts. ”
Xiao He saluted lightly and said with a bitter face.
"Worried about what?"
Situ Xing's eyelids couldn't help jumping, and he asked with some curiosity.
"I'm worried that the adults will change their orders every day!"
"I fear that this decree will not last long, and because of this, many slaves who have been freed do not dare to leave, for fear that they will be liquidated by the lord's house in the future... ”
Xiao He glanced at Situ Xing and saw that there was no anger on his face, so he said softly.
"I see!"
Such fears are not unreasonable... ”
Situ Xing nodded lightly and said in agreement.
"Speaking of which, it's the official's fault, and the prestige is not enough, which makes the people suspicious... ”
"The eldest husband has a promise, not to mention that it is the official's decree, so naturally there is no reason to change it!"
"You do this and this ... !”
"The doubts in their hearts will naturally disappear!"
After thinking for a long time with a faint look in his eyes, Situ Xing leaned over lightly and whispered in Xiao He's ear.
"My lord, is this really possible?"
Xiao He's face couldn't help but change slightly, and he asked in some surprise.
"Do it and you'll know ... ”
Situ nodded heavily and said without any worries.
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"Let's go and see!"
"There is a lively look in the county office... ”
"What's going on?"
"Just check it out!"
In the early morning, Zhibei County is exceptionally quiet, but there is a trace of unconcealable commotion in the quiet.
The people of the whole city gathered in front of the county yamen as if they were rushing to the market, their faces full of curiosity.
"Folks!"
"Lord Situ has an order, but if anyone carries this piece of wood to the West City Gate, he will be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold!"
Xiao He, who was dressed in black and wearing a crown hat, stood there with a cold face, and after looking around, he said solemnly.
"What!"
"How is this possible?"
"Lord Xiao, don't be joking!"
"This piece of wood, let alone being in the prime of life, even if it is old, it can lift Ximen, how can it be a reward of a thousand taels!"
A gray-haired old man walked out of the crowd, glanced at the dead wood, and said with a look of disbelief.
"yes!"
"You're a joker!"
"Isn't that giving money for nothing?"
When the others heard the old man's words, they also echoed him.
"Uncle!"
"Since you can lift, why don't you try it?"
was questioned by others, Xiao He was not angry, smiled slightly, and said softly.
"This!"
The old man was asked by Xiao He's rhetorical question, and he stepped forward, but he felt unreal, and after hesitating again and again, he still bowed to Xiao He and returned to the crowd with some shame.
Apparently, he was still skeptical in the end.
"The strong man is willing?"
"Lord Situ has an order, as long as the stake is carried to the west city gate, a reward of 1,000 taels of gold will be awarded!"
Looking at his father-in-law's behavior, Xiao He was not in a hurry, just shook his head lightly and continued to ask.