First Minister of Ming Dynasty

"If nothing is resolved, we will first think about internal strife and bad people among us. In this way, we will only turn friends into enemies and complicate simple things. In the end, it will turn into party disputes. At this point, there is no right or wrong anymore.”

Zhang Ximeng's words are not insignificant. They shouldn't have said it to Xu Da, but Zhang Ximeng really hoped that he could stand taller and see farther. To beat the drum requires a heavy hammer!

Sure enough, Xu Da's brows became pimples, he thought over and over again, and finally said: "Sir, I was indeed wrong, but, but what should I do about this matter? I really have no idea!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "This is the way things are done... What are we promoting land equalization for? Is it simply to give land to the people so that the people can live well? Yes, and no! We hope to mobilize the people by dividing the land Just like in Chuzhou and other places, let the people support us wholeheartedly, provide us with continuous help, and finally overthrow the Yuan court! Speaking of this, there is a key point, Juntian must mobilize the people! We must let the people take the initiative to stand Come out, only in this way can we succeed! Only then can we achieve our goal, do you understand?"

Xu Da pondered for a moment, and suddenly realized, but he was still a little bit perplexed.

"Sir, I agree with you when you say that the common people should be mobilized! But the one who is mobilizing now is a rascal like Han San, not a real commoner..."

"That's why we must mobilize the real people and eradicate them!" Zhang Ximeng's eyes were shining brightly, and he said to Xu Da in a clear voice: "Most of our people are silent and persevering. When encountering problems, they don't want to be the first to stand up. Therefore, in the eyes of some people, they are numb and untouchable. As a result, every time there is a change, they are a group of clowns jumping up and down. , the first to jump out. Just like Han San, he is a rascal, he thinks that if we advocate Juntian, his chance will come, he gathers a group of men, blackmails everywhere, does all kinds of bad things, he is not much better than those tyrants go!"

"If we only see this step and mistake them for ordinary people, our great cause of land equalization will definitely fail. Not to mention the criticism and obstruction of others, can we promote land equalization just by relying on these people? You are the leader of the army , knows this matter best. No matter how powerful a general is, his subordinates are a bunch of trash, can this battle be won?"

When Xu Da heard this, it was as if seeing the sun through the clouds, suddenly enlightened.

"Sir, you really have a good opinion, then, what shall we do next?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "It's very simple, we need to call out the real people! Let them judge this matter!"

Xu Da gradually understood what Zhang Ximeng meant, and his heart was filled with joy. Those military talents who came with him also benefited a lot from this conversation.

Zhang Ximeng introduced people from the army, took part in the imperial examination, and entered the officialdom, hoping to have a group of disciplined, strong execution ability, loyal and reliable officials.

And Xu Da faintly has the posture of No. 1 in the army, Zhang Ximeng is also willing to communicate with him and explain the truth clearly.

When Xu Da understands, it means that many people in the army understand, and he has a guarantee for the next thing to do!

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It took Zhang Ximeng a day and a half to finally arrive at Lishui, but he didn't go to Sun's house at all, and he didn't talk to Han San who was imprisoned. Instead, he took Xu Da and many soldiers and asked them to go to the common people. At home, I do nothing but chat with the common people.

This is the elite of the Zhu family army brought out by Zhang Ximeng himself, and has undergone strict training by Xu Da. Otherwise, if they were replaced by any soldiers and horses, and let them go to the homes of ordinary people, wouldn't it be sending wolves to the flock of sheep?

It's just that Zhang Ximeng had confidence in Zhu's army, but the common people still couldn't accept it, so they were so frightened that many people simply closed their doors and hid at home, not daring to come out.

Sure enough, it is not so easy to get in touch with real people!

"Tell my brothers, sincerity is as good as gold and stone... Don't feel difficult, think about yourselves in the past, aren't you also afraid of officers and soldiers? The big guys are now chopping firewood and carrying water, and working for the common people. If there is no work, just Talk to them, explain what we mean clearly, take some food or other small gifts by the way, make a friend first, and reciprocate the courtesy, it will always warm the hearts of the common people."

Zhang Ximeng's words stunned many people, isn't this too humble?

We are here to make decisions for the common people!

"How can you jump high if you don't squat down?" Xu Da said angrily, "You can do whatever you want, I'll come first!"

Now the big guys have nothing to say, the commanders and envoys are all on board, why do they hesitate...then they saw a strange scene, the soldiers of the Zhu family army carried firewood on their backs, carried well water, and sent them to the door of the common people .

Some people saw the courtyard door was open, so they went in to clean up the sundries in the courtyard. While cleaning, they talked to the common people, endlessly talking about the policies of the Zhu family army, and repeatedly telling the big guys that we are not bad people, and are different from those Yuan soldiers who harm people. ... After finishing, a small bag of food will be left as a gift.

Frankly speaking, due to the problem of accent, many people could not understand what was said, but Zhu Jiajun's actions were there, and those people curled up in the house gradually let down their vigilance.They carefully took it to their pockets.

It's heavy, but it's still the best japonica rice!

We must not understand etiquette!

Finally, some people found Zhu Jiajun, and the door of communication between the two sides was opened... Finally, we can sit down and chat, and listen to everyone's innermost feelings.

On the fifth day after Zhang Ximeng arrived, all the people finally stopped worrying and walked out of their homes. Thousands of people gathered together, forming a sea of ​​people.

Han San was brought out from Sun's house, and Sun Yan and his father also rushed over.It turns out that the two sides are at odds with each other.But in front of the common people, his legs went weak at the same time, Han San and his grandfather collapsed together, and Sun Yan was also sweating profusely, his heart was horrified!

Is this case still difficult?

Chapter 187 The Grace of One Porridge

Xu Da has been following Zhang Ximeng for the past few days, and he can even feel that his realm has improved rapidly, and his perspective on things is completely different.

If in the first few days he still felt that there were bad people around Zhu Yuanzhang, and that the great cause of land equalization would be ruined by these people sooner or later, then today, Xu Da's view is completely different.

There are unscrupulous villains everywhere, and those who are afraid of dividing the land and rejecting change can be found everywhere.

But the real problem doesn't lie with these people, it doesn't mean that if they kill them all, things can be done, it's two different things... Just like Wang Anshi's reform, it really wants to kill Wen Yanbo, Fu Bi, Sima Guang and others , Can the reform be successful?

It seems to be difficult too.

After all, relying on the level of policy formulation and implementation of Wang Anshi and others, let them let them go and toss, maybe the Song Dynasty will die faster and die more miserable!

If you want to succeed, you must understand the detailed situation and keep everything in your hands.Put this point in the art of war, that is, know yourself, know your enemy, and win a hundred battles. The truth is completely understandable.

Take a gangster Han San as an example. He tried his best to convince the common people that he represented the Zhu family army, and then went to intimidate others.He also tried to convince Zhu Jiajun that he is the common people and he is the public opinion.

Although this guy is not very good, he is well versed in the essence of official characters.

On the other hand, the Sun family wanted to cut things apart, not looking at the past, only looking at the present, dressing up as a victim, or even a hero for maintaining the stability of the place.

Everyone has two faces, or even three faces, and it won't work if you trust one side, and it's even worse if you play [-] boards each.

It stands to reason that this is already a mess, which is very difficult to deal with.

However, Zhang Ximeng found another way and invited tens of thousands of people. The original complicated situation was reversed in an instant, and the truth that both sides tried their best to cover up could no longer be concealed.

"Fathers and folks in Lishui, what I want to tell you is not about this case, it's a trivial matter... I want to talk about the issue of equalizing land. We have made great achievements in Chuzhou, Hezhou and other places Take Chuzhou as an example. Ninety-five percent of the people in Chuzhou now have grain at home, and the rural areas are generally able to eat enough. Life is much better than before. I hope everyone can have sufficient confidence in the average land. The population of Lishui is less than [-]. , the fields are abundant, the environment is superior, and the people are hardworking, as long as everyone is given enough space and not exploited, everyone can live a good life.”

"However, everyone should be clear that land equalization is a complete adjustment of interests, which involves everyone. The landlords who control the land are not willing to give up their property, and they will do everything possible to obstruct it. On the other hand, there are also many rogues, Shameless villains, they want to use the land to make a fortune, and even become a new tycoon, and continue to squeeze the people!"

"In the face of these two situations, I hope that the big guys must understand two things... Equal land is related to everyone, so no one can be dumb, stand up bravely, and speak out boldly about those injustices Please be clear to everyone that once someone takes more, you will take less, and if a few people take it all away, the big guys will continue to suffer from poverty and suffering, just like cows and horses!"

"As for the second thing, I want to tell everyone that land equalization is not done randomly. Any change in land ownership must be approved by the Taiping Xingguo Grand Marshal's Mansion, and the land deed can only be counted. Not only will they not be recognized, but they will also be punished! Very severe punishment!"

"We are against private distribution of land, that's for sure, everything must be done according to the rules... But at the same time, we also hope that the real people will stand up, you can form a militia, and you can report against the evil deeds of the landlords. Coercion and lure can lead to struggle. Please believe that Zhu Jiajun is your backing, and will firmly support all your reasonable demands! Zhu Jiajun pursues fairness and justice, and I believe that most people are the same as us, so...we are all family!"

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Zhang Ximeng's words, after being translated by some people, made most of the people understand, and at the same time everyone was quite shocked.

When Han San made such a fuss, many people felt that the common people would be strictly forbidden to act privately, and everything would be subject to the arrangements of the higher-ups... But once they did this, the common people lost their enthusiasm. With Zhu Jiajun, how could it be possible to divide the land well?

Moreover, Zhang Ximeng has long seen clearly that the division of land is a strategy, and the ultimate goal is to mobilize and unite the majority of the common people, and prevent everyone from mobilizing. How can that be done?

Not only did he have to move, but he had to move thoroughly. Only in this way could the existence space for people like Han San be eliminated.

So please don't be afraid, and act boldly.As long as the bottom line is not exceeded, then the final decision-making power must be in the hands of Zhu Jiajun.

If you don't even have this one, it will be completely messed up.

Zhang Ximeng's statement is tantamount to setting the tone for how to implement equal land.

Facts have proved that Zhang Ximeng not only speaks beautiful words, but also has first-class ability to do things.

Needless to say, it can make Xu Da cast himself on the ground.

After setting the tone, it becomes clear when we look at the case of Han San and the Sun family.

Han San's evil deeds include pretending to be Zhu's army, gathering hundreds of bandits, running amok, extorting, corrupting the land equalization policy... the sum of many evil deeds is enough to behead.

Of course, if Zhu Yuanzhang is here, I don't mind making him a pillow.

"I, I was wronged! I am against the Red Scarf Army. I am different from those remnants of the Yuan court!"

He shouted at the top of his voice, and the Sun family father and son over there were so frightened that they were out of their wits and sweated profusely.

At this moment, several ordinary people squeezed out from the crowd, and said angrily: "Don't listen to his nonsense! In the past few years, many Red Turban soldiers escaped, and they were beheaded by this beast and sent to the court. Please credit! Can’t everyone forget it?”

The common people's identification was quickly confirmed, that is, Monk Peng was defeated and died, and many of his subordinates broke up and fled for their lives. Some of them who passed through Lishui were all captured by Han San, and their heads were beheaded to claim credit.

So from this point of view, he is also a remnant of the Yuan court!

"In that case, the only option is to kill!"

Zhang Ximeng waved his hands lightly, and some soldiers dragged Han San down.

Knowing that he was about to die in front of his eyes, this guy was so frightened that he burst into tears, completely losing his original arrogance.

Zhang Ximeng didn't bother to talk to him, so he turned his attention to the Sun family father and son.

"Sun Yan, you took the lord's exam and intend to serve the lord. It stands to reason that buying horse bones with thousands of dollars should give you a way to survive. But there are some things that I can't decide. Your family is under Yuan Ting's hands. There are fewer evil things, and the people mention more, and I can't turn a blind eye!"

Hearing what Zhang Ximeng said, Sun Yan's heart sank.

There was no way he could.

"Zhang Jing, I don't dare to cover up the things in my family. I only hope that my husband can be fair and fair. I will die without regret!"

After finishing speaking, Sun Yan fell on the ground. As for his father, he was already crying bitterly, regretting too much.

"I did all these things, I did all of them... I am greedy for profit, I am not a human being, and it has nothing to do with my son, he is a good boy!"

Grandfather desperately defended, but his words were obviously not convincing.

Has the Sun family done anything good these years?

After the crowd was silent for a while, a man with the appearance of a beggar suddenly spoke up, "Boss, in the first few years, Grandpa also opened a porridge factory. I, I drank his porridge! He, he is not that bad! "

A bowl of porridge!

Grandfather probably would never have imagined that at this time, it would be a beggar pleading for him, and the reason was just a bowl of porridge!

It was true that there was a disaster that year, and it was just in time for the [-]th birthday, so we opened a porridge factory and gave alms for a few days, but I didn't expect it, and someone still remembered it.

Gradually, there were voices of discussion among the crowd. Grandfather took advantage of everything and did countless bad things. However, it seems that there is no real evidence to say that he forced someone to death. He still left the last line, although it is not very noble, at least not to the point of madness.

Zhang Ximeng looked at it, and finally said: "Sun Cheng, you folks are so kind! Even the good deeds you have done are remembered in my heart. Now that your family's floating wealth has been taken away, Lishui is not easy for you to live in." I'm going to send you to Haozhou so that you can support yourself, are you willing?"

"Yes! Yes! Let me do whatever you want! Just please don't get involved with Gouzi...Although this child grew up in our family, he has always been careful and kind, unlike my father!"

Zhang Ximeng pondered for a moment, and finally nodded.

This case has finally come to a conclusion... The Sun family allotted Haozhou, from the southernmost end of Lao Zhu's territory to the northernmost end, which can be regarded as well-intentioned.

In addition, Zhang Ximeng did another thing. Zhang Ximeng also dispatched the dozen or so old farmers that Sun Yan had invited to Jiangbei.

Just this hand made Xu Da admire him.

Not killing the Sun family, apart from the willingness of the people to let them go, also has something to do with Sun Yan. After all, he took the initiative to seek refuge and has a heart of repentance. In order to reduce resistance in the future when the land is divided, he must also give a way of life to those who are willing to turn back .

Of course, if there are indeed many crimes, or if the crimes are persistent and the people feel great grievances, then they must be eliminated cleanly.

To some extent, the Sun family did live on the body of a beggar.

But not killing the Sun family doesn't mean that the Sun family is allowed to stay in their hometown and sit back and relax.

Not only will they be dispatched, but those who are willing to listen to the Sun family and have some prestige will not be able to escape.

Cut the weeds and eradicate the roots, and wipe out the old gentry and landlords, big households and village sages!

Although Zhang Ximeng doesn't like to kill people, but he will never show mercy when he strikes, and he is very careful and ruthless.

The encouraged people of Lishui also formed a militia, and according to the village and town as a unit, quickly cleared the acres, quickly distributed, and quickly awarded the land deeds... No one is the most stubborn resistance, the rest is the quarrel among the common people, nothing more than you I'm missing, I'm missing, every penny must be counted, and every inch of land must be contested.

For these trivial matters, Zhang Ximeng really gave up. I'm sorry, he really doesn't have the ability to figure out every household.

Zhang Ximeng's measures are also very simple, that is, the deadline is announced, and if you keep arguing, you will not get the land deed. Without the land deed, the land will not be yours.

With this hand, [-]% of the disputes were resolved at the last moment.

As for the rest, maybe the only way is to wait for the new county magistrate to come, and then file a lawsuit to solve this slowly.

Zhang Ximeng inspected Lishui's land division operation, and felt that it was considered a success, with at least [-] points, and he could report to Lao Zhu, sum up experience, and guide further land division.

It's just that Zhang Ximeng didn't expect that the subfields in Lishui would quickly spread to the surrounding areas. Militia formed by the people spontaneously appeared on Guangde Road, Ningguo Road, and even Huizhou Road. They sent people to ask Zhu's army to send troops to rescue Limin...

Chapter 188 Old Principal Zhu

After Zhu Yuanzhang entered Jinling, he only collected Zhenjiang. After all, it has been the barrier of Nanjing since ancient times, and it is also known as Jingkou. I think Liu Yu used this as a basis to seize the Sima family.Such an important place must not fall into the hands of others.

But after taking Zhenjiang, the entire Zhu family army stopped and did not continue to use troops.

Many people thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was self-styled and lacked motivation, or that Zhu's army was mostly from Huaixi and was unwilling to fight in the south of the Yangtze River... There were even rumors that the climate was unacceptable and the plague was prevalent.

In fact, this matter is not complicated at all, but Zhu Yuanzhang conducted a small training for the generals in the army and gave them some inconspicuous exams.

Lao Zhu studied with Zhang Ximeng, and then asked Jia Lu and others for advice. His foundation is already very good.Moreover, Lao Zhu has his own literary attitude.

He is extremely disgusted with rhetoric, flashy things are not important, concise and simple, and have something to say.

Therefore, his requirements for these generals are also very simple. First of all, basic writing and arithmetic. They must know at least [-] characters and be proficient in military regulations.

The second is the level of business. You must know famous battles in the past, you must be able to have your own views on a battle, and you must be able to write articles and analyze it.

Another point is that Lao Zhu asked the generals in the army to understand the policy of equalizing fields.

This is the key.