Emperor Xianlong's decree is to some extent the key to everything. Many times, after a decree is issued, a series of problems are solved.

At the beginning, Emperor Xianlong thought that recruiting 100,000 civilians would be a difficult task. However, he did not expect that it would be so easy and relaxing.

According to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, all subjects of the Great Zhou Dynasty must perform corvee service according to the law.

It's just that rich people can spend money to hire poor people to do corvee labor for them. In fact, the essence is still the same.

Therefore, if you want to recruit 100,000 civilians, you only need to go through a showdown with the government level by level. It is not too difficult.

The reason why some people find it difficult is mainly because there are various layers of relationships involved and it is difficult to offend.

But with the imperial edict, these do not need to be considered too much.

Because the emperor of heaven and earth is the greatest.

The emperor has issued an imperial edict. Who dares to disobey? Is that life-threatening or something like that?

Of course, sometimes there may be some deviations.

For example, in the actual implementation process, if some people use money as official servants, they may turn a blind eye and let them find beggars or other poor people to take their place.

These beggars and poor people are willing to participate in corvee labor after receiving money from these people.

There is no essential difference between this and wealthy people paying people to go to court and get slapped.

Essentially, it's all about spending money.

The right thing is that money can make all things go smoothly. Many things that seem impossible can basically go much smoother once the money is in place.

So these government officials have long been accustomed to this.

Since everyone can take the money, there is no need to hold on to it.

As long as you can finally get enough of the showdown mission, it's not that difficult.

Many times problems arise in some details.

Failure to handle the details will naturally cause many unnecessary problems.

But if the details can be handled well, these problems will not be a problem at all.

In fact, the attitude of the government officials has always been very easy to explain. As long as the government has completed the showdown task, it will not say much.

In the end, the emperor was satisfied, the court was satisfied, and the officials at all levels were satisfied.

In this way, if you are good to me and everyone is good, everyone will naturally be satisfied.

Of course, we often face some strange things. That is, some people compete to do corvee service.

Probably because they thought this was a royal project and they should get a lot of money and rewards.

But people with this mentality may be disappointed.

Because Emperor Xianlong issued an imperial edict, no additional silver taels would be provided for this corvee service except for the government's management of food.

Therefore, the most important thing the government is responsible for is food, not even accommodation, let alone other benefits.

These people who are vying to do corvee service may be on the verge of tears.

But this is the case with some things. Once you make a choice, there is basically no room for maneuver, no possibility of maneuver.

Xingshanfang, Zhangzhai.

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After exhaling a breath, a member of the Zhang family put fifty taels of silver into Capt. Song's hand and said: "Capt. Song, you must accept this bank note. Just give it to your brother.

It would also be great if we had some drinks."

"Hey, Zhang Yuanwai, what do you mean by this? Didn't I explain it clearly? The task set by the county government this time is that your workshop must have 500 people. Originally, the number assigned to your workshop was 800 people, but

Considering that there are many old, weak, sick and disabled people in your village, the county magistrate has been merciful. According to the rules, men of age above sixteen and below sixty must serve in corvee service. This is clearly written in the laws of Dazhou. You

Don't try to embarrass me."

"But, the law is dead, but people have to live. The little old man is just such a single person. If I can't keep him by my side at this time, if something happens to him, then the little old man will be

There is no one to support the elderly."

"Looking at what you said, it seems like I'm trying to embarrass you. You only have a single seedling, so you have to ask yourself or your mother-in-law, what's the use of telling me this here? We are all on the job.

We will do whatever the higher-ups say. If you make it difficult for us, we will have no choice but to make things difficult for you. In the end, no one will be able to step down, and no one will look good in the end. Why do you think this is so hard?"

Facing Mr. Song's words, Zhang Yuanwai's expression changed drastically.

"Oh, Capt. Song, you can't say that. After all, we are still fellow villagers. Isn't it necessary for fellow villagers to help each other? If we can't help each other, then we should at least help each other.

Take care of one or two. Aren't you pushing me to a dead end by doing this? I am really such a single Miaomiao, I have to keep him to support me in my old age. Please be more generous to Song Dutou, he must be taken in

This is silver."

"Let's drive, let's drive, don't act recklessly here. What should I do if you are like this? I am from the same hometown as you, but many times it is based on legal principles rather than love. If everyone respects love and

If we misunderstand the legal principles, wouldn’t the world be in chaos?”

"Oh, Capt. Song, if you don't help me at this time, who else can help me? This little old man really only has this son. You must help me no matter what. If you don't help me,

This little old man will just hit his head and die here. He will hit his head and die in front of you."

"Humph, Zhang Yuanwai, don't ask for a toast or a penalty drink. You're too soft and you want me to be tough? If that's the case, then I can definitely lock you up and do the corvee. You hope that's the case

result?"

Seeing Mr. Song put down his harsh words, Zhang Yuanwai subconsciously took a step back.

"Song Captou, you can't be so cruel. Did I give you less money? Then I'll give you one hundred taels, one hundred taels!"

"Hmph, do you want to send me away for just one hundred taels? Do you think I am a beggar?"

"Ah, how much do you want it for? I will give it as much as you want it for."

"At least five hundred taels."

"What, five hundred taels"

When Zhang Yuanwai heard this, he almost spit out blood.

This Mr. Song is too greedy. Five hundred taels of silver is too much.

"I can't raise so much cash at this time."

"Young man, who doesn't know that you, Zhang Yuanwai, are the rich man of Xingshanfang? If you can't even come up with 500 taels of silver, doesn't it mean that no one in the entire Xingshanfang can come up with 500 taels of silver? You

Are you treating us like fools?"

"Oh, no, no. The little old man definitely didn't mean that. The little old man definitely didn't mean the slightest bit like that."

Seeing that Song Captou had misunderstood, Zhang Yuanwai was as frightened as a little chicken at this moment, and his head was shaking like a rattle.

"Hey, misunderstanding? Why do I feel that this is not a misunderstanding at all?"

Song Captou must not let go at this time, because Zhang Yuanwai is already scared. At this time, if you want to make money, you have to be ruthless?

Fellow townspeople? Fellow townspeople are nothing.

Compared with money, the friendship between fellow villagers is really inferior to nothing.

Song Captou killed the five hundred taels in one bite and refused to let go. Although Zhang Yuanwai's body ached, he also knew that if Song Captou's intention was not fulfilled at this time, it would be impossible for Song Captou to pass.

In order to keep his son from doing corvee labor, he could only reluctantly give out five hundred taels of silver.

Yes, he is very rich.

But his money didn't come from strong winds.

Now, if he is asked to give five hundred taels to an outsider for no reason, can he not feel heartache?

But no matter how painful my heart is now, there is nothing I can do.

Because this is to protect his only son.

His son was originally a weak scholar, unable to carry his body with his shoulders or lift it with his feet. If he met the more fierce officials overseeing the yamen, he would have a narrow escape from death.

Those guys all have whips in their hands. As long as they are whipped, their skin will be ripped apart. That is definitely not a joke.

Therefore, Zhang Yuanwai has to make money even if he is in pain at this time. If the money is gone, he can make money again. But if his son is gone, it will be really difficult for him to have another son at his current age.

At this time, it was extremely difficult and impossible for Zhang Yuanwai to make any concessions on the issue of his son.

We must take out some money and knock these guys out directly, so that they can understand that the Zhang family is not short of money.

In fact, after all, isn’t it just a matter of money?

As long as you are willing to spend money, there is nothing you can't do.

Zhang Yuanwai reluctantly took out a five-hundred-tael silver note and handed it to Mr. Song, saying: "This is a five-hundred-tael silver note. Please count it."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, Zhang Yuanwai, couldn't you have done this a long time ago? It won't be so difficult for us. Okay, let's leave it like this. I'll talk to the county magistrate. Maybe he can understand what you mean.

.But there is one thing I have to say up front, that is, you still have to find someone who can support you. If you have someone who can support you, it will be easy to talk about anything. But if you don’t have someone who can support you, I can’t help you.

You are too much. You spent the five hundred taels of silver well and saved a son. Your son is as skinny as a stick and cannot withstand such a high-intensity work. Let me see, maybe he will be born soon.

It’s gone. So you must think carefully about it. This time, the five hundred taels of silver you spent was well worth it. After having these five hundred taels of silver, I didn’t just keep it to myself. To tell you the truth
To be continued...