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"It is precisely because Li felt that these people's roots were in Tuyuhun, and they would either die outside or choose to return. We cannot torture tens of thousands of people to death, which is against the law of nature."

"So it's better to give them hope and let them live a good life."

"When the time comes, a group of men will return to Tuyuhun speaking the Tang language, reading and writing, and recognize their identity as Tang people. Only then will Tuyuhun truly become the territory of our Tang Dynasty!"

"And do you still need to worry about your business in Tuyuhun?"

Everyone was silent.

At that time, people with a certain status had read a lot of books.

There are more Confucian businessmen than pure businessmen.

How can those aristocratic families support their clansmen to take the imperial examinations if they don’t have any business?

Before the village developed more advanced papermaking and printing technologies, a piece of paper carried a hundred coins and a book cost more than ten strings of cash.

The collections of those aristocratic families number in the hundreds or thousands.

How could I not do business?

It’s just that they focus on literature and take business as a supplement.

"Master Li, what if they plan to escape?" Someone began to worry.

Each of their families has at least 200 prisoners, which makes it difficult to control.

"Have all the officers in the village seen this?" Li Yin said with a smile, "These people are not active soldiers, but retired due to injuries. They are heroic soldiers of our Tang Dynasty."

"These people are brave and hardworking. Instead of letting them waste their time, it is better to let them continue to shine."

It was already half past ten in the evening, and the prisoners and soldiers who were studying were rushing to the dormitories.

Li Yin walked to the window and pointed at one of the class teachers.

"Look at him, he even walks with a limp, but if those Tuyuhun people were to fight him, he could kill three of them by himself!"

Li Yin smiled and said, "Zhang Liren, once a military king, has killed at least a thousand people! He used to be a shoemaker, but later the village hired him to be the deputy chief. His monthly salary is three strings of cash, not including the benefits."

Downstairs, Zhang Liren looked towards the administrative building suddenly. He intuitively felt that someone was looking at him.

The people in front of the window felt a chill down their spines as Zhang Liren stared at them, thinking that he might run up and crush them to death.

Li Yin stood in front of the window in the candlelight and waved to Zhang Liren, indicating that the people looking at him were her and others.

Zhang Liren relaxed instantly and waved to Li Yin happily.

Li Yin then introduced others.

"Look at the guy wearing shorts over there. He once walked in the woods for seven days and seven nights to break through the enemy's blockade and transmit information."

"besides……"

"With them here, who do you think could cause trouble?"

The orange flames kept jumping. Li Yin looked at the merchants in front of her and spoke in a calm and reassuring voice.

"Master Li, where can we find these people?" Some merchants were jealous. It would not be easy to invite these people out.

At this time in the early Tang Dynasty, there was a very good resettlement policy for disabled soldiers. Before Li Yin found them, everyone was actually living pretty well.

Without becoming rich, having enough food and clothing is not a problem.

But those who are capable should do more work!

Li Yin felt that it was a waste for them to farm at home.

"These are the specific situations of other people." Li Yin took out a few booklets and handed them to everyone.

"As you all know, the current emperor cares a lot about these retired soldiers, so whether you can invite them or not depends on you."

"If anyone dares to intimidate or coerce..."

"Master Li, how dare we!" Some merchants laughed bitterly. These men have seen blood, and the emperor is on their side. How could they have the courage to force them?

Besides, they have few prisoners, so two or three, or three or four will be enough, and it won’t cost much money at all.

"In addition, there are some tips for formulating punishments." Li Yin took out a few more booklets and handed them to everyone.

"Points policy and punishment measures?" Boss Zeng flipped through the booklet, his eyes brighter and brighter.

Obviously, there are no such punishments as flogging or beating, but it makes people feel that they are even more cruel than these punishments.

For example, if two people have a conflict and fight, ask them to stand on a small stool and hug each other tightly.

They were tied up and could not fall down, and they had to keep shouting: I'm sorry, I was wrong, I loved playing with you the most, please forgive me!

And you have to hold her in public for a whole day and a night!

OMG!

It's so scary!

When Boss Zeng imagined himself doing that, his face turned pale instantly. It would be better to be beaten with a stick!

Someone watched and burst out laughing.

"This is too torturous! I would rather be beaten with a stick!"

"Yes, it's frightening to think about it."

"Why are people still feeding each other? It's so embarrassing!" Nowadays, people cover their mouths with their sleeves when drinking tea. It's so embarrassing to have others stare at you while you eat and feed you.

"Hahahaha...Master Li is so talented!"

Li Yin smiled and waited until everyone calmed down before speaking again: "Being beaten with sticks will hurt people and delay work. It's better to follow the instructions in the booklet."

"In this case, are you willing to join your majesty and Zhuangzi in educating the barbarians and creating a prosperous Tang Dynasty?"

All the clans and merchants stood up and bowed: "We are willing to work with your majesty and Nvzhuang to educate the barbarians and create a prosperous Tang Dynasty!"

Li Yin smiled even more broadly, returned the gift and offered tea.

Although these clans care more about family than country, they care more about reputation.

They have been influenced from generation to generation, and what is deeply rooted in them is not only the idea of ​​a family-based dynasty, but also many theories of the righteousness of the family and the country.

They didn't care which family became emperor, but they refused to allow barbarians to invade the Central Plains. Look at the prominent families in the Yuan and Qing dynasties, how many of them were Han people?

Is it that the clan is incapable of providing assistance?

No, it’s because many clans simply didn’t want to assist and kept a low profile.

It was not so bad during the Qing Dynasty. They knew to ask the Han people for help when they couldn’t handle things, and they knew to learn from the Han people’s civilization. As for the Yuan Dynasty…

Everyone had a great time chatting.

On the way back, they each rode a bicycle, each wearing a woolen sweater knitted by his wife, and rode slowly in the summer night.

There was a surge of pride in everyone's heart. They were doing something meaningful, and who knows, it might be remembered forever!

Li Yin didn't plan to go back to the village. It was too late, so she could just sleep here for one night.

She stood at the windowsill and watched everyone leave.

In fact, everyone knows it.

Clans may decline, but civilizations may flourish forever.

Therefore, they are more willing to spend a lot of money to do things that will gain a good reputation and be passed down through the ages.

This is also the reason why Li Yin did not kill the Five Surnames and Seven Families.

The stories behind the aristocratic families are complicated.

From a practical point of view, clans with "baring fangs and claws" are actually much easier to control than pure merchants.

It was impossible for Li Yin to control all the industries in her own hands, and she didn't think it would be a good idea to kill these aristocratic families and support new businessmen.

She couldn't just think about the few decades she had lived, she had to think about the next hundreds and thousands of years...

Are the new rich who started out in business really better than the aristocratic families who mainly rely on literature?

The West at that time started out by relying on maritime trade and plunder.

Li Yin blew out the candle and disappeared into the darkness.

There is no answer to this question.

Therefore, she will not only encourage new elites who are rising up by riding this trend, but will also be happy to work closely with established families.

As long as everyone acts in moderation and does not engage in malicious monopoly or suppression in secret, she will not take action.