PDLP Chapter 422 There is such a good thing in the world
Chapter 422 There is such a good thing in the world
Of course, the Zhenxi Protectorate still had to be under the jurisdiction of the imperial court.
However, given the current situation of the Dazong court, it is definitely unable to take care of us.
Lin Feng walked out of the city gate and came to the official road.
Looking at the vast wilderness, I feel sad that such a large area of land is barren.
If all of it became farmland, how much food could be produced?
The warhorse moved forward slowly, and Lin Feng, who was riding on the horse, seemed to have sensed something.
He turned around and looked at the tall city wall in the distance, a smile appearing on his face.
He raised his hands and waved a few times.
On the city gate tower of the prefectural city, Liu Shuxue was wearing a red cloak with a snow-white fox fur collar, which set off her jade-like cheeks.
Xiao Ju stood beside him, and the two of them watched the large group of cavalrymen crowded together as they moved further and further away along the official road.
"Sister, everyone has disappeared, shall we go back?"
Liu Shuxue stood there motionless and just asked softly.
"Xiao Ju, what do you think of Lin Feng?"
Xiaoju tilted his head and thought for a moment.
"Hmm... He's a very impressive person."
"why?"
"He was able to subdue my sister."
"Nonsense, it was my sister who threw herself into my arms."
Xiaoju smiled slyly: "That means Lin Feng is even more powerful."
Liu Shuxue stretched out her hand and twisted Xiaoju's ear.
"Little girl, let's go. Work hard in the future, and I'll make you a formal official in the clan."
"Hey, sister, be gentle, what official?"
"I'm not a big man, but I have a strong desire for power. Now I want to find out."
"That's what my sister said..."
The two of them walked down the city wall while talking.
The streets of the city gradually became more and more crowded. Many people came to the streets, gathered together, and looked eagerly at the notices posted on the wall.
Such notices were posted in many places throughout the city.
Those who can read read it aloud to others.
"From now on, all residents of the prefecture city must voluntarily go to the government office to register, including their name, home address, home house, and land..."
When everyone heard this, they felt doubtful.
"What is this for?"
Someone asked loudly.
"What else can they do? They just want to collect more donations from us. Which official doesn't do that?"
"They are too cruel. That Su guy was so evil, I wonder how much more cruel this Lin Feng can be."
"Don't worry, he's the same guy in a different bottle. He's no worse than the Su guy."
"Is there any way out for ordinary people like us?"
"Who the hell cares whether you live or die?"
"Shh...keep your voice down, or I'll arrest you and take you to the government office and beat you half to death."
"I'm almost starving to death, I'll just beat him to death..."
Everyone was talking at once, venting their dissatisfaction.
Someone shouted, "Be quiet, and read on. There's more to come."
After a while, the surroundings finally calmed down.
The man continued, "The government will reallocate land based on the registered population, distribute money and grain, and provide high-quality grain seeds free of charge... For those who settle in the prefectural capital, their cultivated land will be tax-free for one year, and within three years, the tax will be reduced by half..."
When the man read this, the people around him were suddenly in an uproar.
"There's such a good thing in the world?"
"It's a lie. You're stupid enough to believe this."
"How do you know it's a lie?"
"It's obvious. Which government doesn't collect taxes?"
"Not only are we not collecting taxes, but we're also giving out food and money for free? Are you treating us like fools..."
"What if it's true?"
"Fuck, if that's true, I'll chop off my head and use it as your chamber pot."
"What can they deceive us about?"
"I tricked you into registering to see if your family still had money and food."
“I have nothing left at home…”
The scene was in chaos. The news was too shocking and directly affected the lives of every household.
Liu Shuxue and Xiaoju stood not far away, looking at the noisy crowd and frowning.
"What is Lin Feng going to do? Giving out money and food for free. The population of the prefecture city must be over 100,000."
Xiaoju tilted her head and said, "Sister, Lin Feng is not an ordinary person. We can't figure out what he wants to do."
Liu Shuxue rubbed Xiaoju's head.
"Well, Xiaoju is still smart."
After saying this, he looked around and said, "However, this new prefect is very efficient."
The two held hands and walked back slowly.
Yang Youcai is forty years old this year. Three generations of his family have lived in the provincial capital. Due to the family's decline, they now only have a small house left.
He has a wife, a concubine, a son and two daughters at home.
Now Yang Youcai's family is penniless and can hardly make ends meet.
All the valuable things in the house were pawned.
After reading the government notice, he felt that he had nothing to cheat, so he immediately went home, took the house deed hidden in the pit, and the photos of his wife and children, and put them in his arms.
When his wife saw this, she quickly asked him why.
Yang Youcai didn't bother to pay attention to her and just walked out.
He had just walked a few steps out of the door when he met his neighbor Hu Dapeng, a butcher with little wealth.
Seeing that Yang Youcai was in a hurry, Hu Dapeng quickly stopped him.
"Brother Yang, where are we going?"
Yang Youcai glanced at Hu Dapeng and said, "Where else can we go? The government requires us to register and they will also provide us with money and food."
Hu Dapeng chuckled and said, "You bastard, you believe everything. You deserve to be poor."
Yang Youcai glared: "What?"
"You don't even need to use your toes to think about it. Is there such a good thing in the world?"
Hu Dapeng continued to sneer with disdain on his face.
"Even if such a good thing happens, will it be your turn, Yang Youcai?"
Yang Youcai was unconvinced: "You'll know if you go and take a look."
Hu Dapeng pointed at his chest and said, "Take the house deed with you. This is the only house you own. If you leave, I'm afraid you'll lose it too."
Yang Youcai clasped his hands to his chest and rolled his eyes.
"I just went to take a look. Did the government even rob people?"
Hu Dapeng laughed heartily: "If the government doesn't rob you, it might kill you."
"What nonsense! Qingshui Linfeng, the Earl of Zhongyuan, everyone knows that he would want my shabby house."
After all, Yang Youcai had studied for a few years and knew some of the principles.
The two were arguing here, and the neighbors heard it and gathered around.
Hu Dapeng lowered his voice: "Brother Yang, Lin Feng is the Earl of Zhongyuan, but what about his subordinates? Also, after so many years of fighting, with tens of thousands of troops, what do they eat? What do they use to fight the Tartars? Tsk."
Several neighbors also frowned and nodded, thinking that what Hu Dapeng said made sense.
Someone asked, "Boss Hu, what should we do?"
Hu Dapeng patted his chest and said, "My life is worthless. If they dare to come and rob me, I will fight to the death."
There was an old man with a white beard who shook his head repeatedly after hearing this.
"This butcher, what nonsense are you talking about? We should go and register. The Qingshui Army is better than the Black Scarf Society."
"Old Yan, don't be so skeptical. Take good care of your young wife and don't let anyone take her away."
"Bah, you thief butcher, what the hell are you talking about?"
Seeing that they were unable to argue clearly, Yang Youcai simply turned around and left.
Hu Dapeng saw that he was still walking towards the government office and shouted.
"Lao Yang, if you hadn't been scammed out of your property, Lao Hu would have compensated you with ten kilograms of pork."
Several neighbors immediately cheered and raised their hands to testify.
Yang Youcai spat in annoyance and strode away.