In front of the City God Temple, which is separated by five streets, there is a high stage, but it has gradually shown new glory in the dilapidation.

Twelve lanterns have been hung in the four corners of the stage.

Under the stage, in an open space that was open enough, a representative from each household gathered here one after another, and they were talking one after another, all curious about what the prefect had to say.

Around the stage, there were also many soldiers, but a few of them looked rather strange, all of them had their helmets off, and their heads were sweating panting.

Not only that, but they also had a few chicken feathers in their messy hair, or one or two more scratches on their gray faces.

Under Zhu Yan's orders, these people just took a lot of effort to catch the big rooster that Yang Xian bought to crow before.

It is said that the Yang Governor was ready to slaughter the chicken and swore blood with the people, but as for what the content was, they had some guesses, but it was not yet clear.

didn't let everyone wait too long, Zhu Yan, Chang Qingxue, as well as Yang Xian and Lu Mingyi took the stage together, they were all dressed in burlap clothes.

Lu Mingyi was still holding the big in both hands.

In a wave of applause, Yang Xian and Zhu Yan exchanged glances, and then walked to the front and began to speak.

“…… This government has always had a three-year plan in mind! Half of the farmland must be restored this year, and next year it must be fully restored, and the harvest of the third year must return to its usual state. ”

As soon as these words came out, the people and soldiers in the audience changed color in an uproar.

"Do you hear that? What an ambition! ”

"But my lord! It's so unrealistic......"

"The number of people who came back is less than 20%, how can it be done?"

"Some families only have lonely old people left, and they can't plant if they have land!"

Yang Xian suddenly raised his hands aggrieved and pressed them falsely: "Don't be impatient!" Folks. Please listen to this government, this kind of planning is indeed difficult on the surface......"

"But after discussing with His Royal Highness King Wu, I think it is still feasible. As long as we do our own work and mobilize our soldiers and officials, this year's goal will not be a problem! ”

When the people heard this, they suddenly realized that they had not seen the skills of the 300 soldiers in the past few days, and knew that they were experts who could fight with weapons and work in the fields.

It is no exaggeration to say that they are all peasant soldiers who can top three envoys.

But then, the people couldn't hide their worries, and they didn't know if this farmland would become unowned if the military and civilians cooperated and planted it to the end.

After all, before the Yuan Dynasty, those landlords and wealthy households tried every means to turn them into hired farmers.

God knows how long this new dynasty will be able to be kind to the people!

Yang Xian naturally saw the worries of the people under the stage, he swallowed his saliva, and hurriedly said: "Please rest assured, folks!" The government is standing here today to make an agreement with everyone......"

"As long as the government is in charge of Yangzhou, it will not deprive you of any rights and interests in farmland or even houses. The government will not raise any taxes on you, so you can rest assured that you can plant your fields well. ”

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he realized that his words did not seem to have much force, because the people all turned their eyes to the person behind him, who could better represent the new lord of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yan was very helpless, he obviously just came to watch Yang Xian's passionate speech, and he didn't come up with this scenery.

But now it seems that neither strength nor background allow him to be so obscure.

He had to stand up and say lazily: "Actually, I don't need to say it, everyone in the world knows that my father, the current emperor, was a cattle herding ......baby when he was a child."

"I have also been a beggar and a monk, not to mention farming. This king has also cultivated the wilderness in the northwest, eaten wild vegetables and swallowed chaff. I've got a few ...... guys."

"If you don't see the fields planted, you will become landlords and rich households! Therefore, as long as this king is in Yangzhou for a day, whoever dares to bully you, I will let him close the pigsty and eat water. ”

When Yang Xian heard this, his eyes widened instantly, and his whole body was excited.

The people in the audience thought that this was a performance arranged in advance by him and His Royal Highness King Wu, and they all laughed happily.

Now that the atmosphere has quickly eased up, Yang Xian continued to say loudly: "The rice seeds, farm tools, and ploughing cattle needed in Yangzhou are all in place. The people who have returned to their hometowns are still far from meeting the standards. So ......"

"His Royal Highness King Wu and I, as well as officials and soldiers at all levels, should set an example for the people. From now on, they must go down to the land to cultivate, and each person, regardless of the rank, must claim two acres of land from the people......"

"From ploughing to harvesting, you have to cooperate with the people, do it yourself, and you are not allowed to hire unrelated people. If there is no harvest in the autumn, the officer should be punished for dereliction of duty! ”

There was another whisper in the audience, the people were grateful, and the soldiers did not feel anything.

But those officials who returned to their hometowns and were reactivated because they were already on errands in the yamen had complaints.

"Ahh Why do we have to do farm work too? ”

"Lord Fuzun, this is too messy......"

"Since ancient times, there has been no such reason!"

Some people are even speculating that this is probably Xiao Wuwang's idea.

Yang Xian didn't care about it, and said in a deep voice: "Rank colleagues! The next three years, especially this year and next, will be our most difficult and critical moment. There is no room for cringe......"

"If anyone thinks it's unreasonable, then peel off the skin and go home. This government will not blame you! But I will deprive you of your fame or the position you inherited, and stop giving you money and rice. ”

The officials looked at each other in even greater alarm.

The reason why these people returned to their hometowns and inherited their old positions was that they thought that they were more profitable than the common people.

One of them, five big and three coarse, couldn't help but protest and shouted: "I really love to laugh!" If we are about to be removed at every turn, why are you calling us back? Playing for fun isn't ......"

"I think you have no eyes. The notice of this government clearly states that it is to recall the people to resume farming and rejuvenate Yangzhou. Which article is written, the old officials are going to be recalled! ”

Yang Xian also sneered coldly: "This mansion is to reactivate you because you are originally a part of Yangzhou, you are familiar with both people and land, and it is just when you are employing people. ”

The clamoring official was shocked, opened his mouth, and did not know how to refute, only feeling that he was bringing humiliation on himself.

It took a long time for him to hold back his words and say, "That old man is gone!" Where to go back and forth, this is all done. But you must keep my grandfather's position as jailer! ”

As he spoke, the official took off his coat and hat, turned around and wanted to leave.

"Lü Jiang, Lü River ......"

Zhu Yan would be polite to him, and immediately broke off.

"In!"

"Hang this troubled birdman to the flagpole for this king!"

Zhu Yan looked at the front right of the stage, the six-meter-high stone flagpole.

At this time, there was a Ming flag swaying in the wind on the pole, and the hunting sounded.