: Governing the world and ensuring peace of the people

After Chu Qin left, the Ling Emperor sat with a blue face. This battle almost exhausted all the troops of Ling Kingdom. If it was as Chu Qin said, Zeguo had also devoted all the mobilized troops, it would be fine. Otherwise, Gu Du would have led his army to the imperial city!

But then again, the battle is not fought like this. Unless Gu Du is determined to fight to the death, he will never go deep alone.

The most difficult problem at the moment is how to deal with Chu Qin. According to the battle situation Chu Qin said, no matter who it was, he would not be able to fight better than Chu Qin. In fact, if Hou Ying had not insisted on fighting as a general and insisted on Chu Qin and would not fight, Linghe County might not have been lost.

Emperor Ling believed in Chu Qin's words. First of all, Chu Qin's character is well-known and well-versed in military theory. He will never underestimate the enemy and will not blame others for his fault.

Secondly, the Chu Qin family has been an official in the court since their ancestors, and has received the emperor's kindness in the world. They have a solid foundation. They will never be able to connect with Gu Du and lose their reputations. Moreover, Chu Qin and his father are already extremely officials. What higher conditions can the Zeguo give?

However, after losing Linghe County, only 20,000 soldiers were left. If there was no explanation, who would still respect the imperial power in the future?

The next day, the eunuch Huang Zhen went to Chu Qin's mansion to issue an imperial edict, and Chu Qin was demoted to the black-robed soul master, and was fined one year's salary, and was thinking about his mistakes at home.

After receiving the order and seeing Huang Zhen off, Shangguan He smiled with tears in his eyes and said, "I don't have to think about my life at home, and I don't have to worry about anything, and I don't have to go anywhere. Let's live a good life in peace."

Chu Qin hugged her and replied, "That's right."

Chu Qin told Zhong Chenghou the will. Zhong Chenghou just nodded and said, "Let's see it in a year, I'll go back tomorrow."

Linghe County, Gu Du asked Wu Tong for advice. Wu Tong said: "The general is kind and kind, and he benefits the people. His contributions are in the country and his benefits are in the future..."

"Wu Tong." Gu Du interrupted him and said, "I asked you not to praise me for me. I just asked you, these people don't leave and have no place to rely on, so what should I do. If you have something to say, although I am cruel, I never kill useful people or meritorious people."

Wu Tong said: "Master, in the opinion of the following, the Master is too kind."

Gu Du asked, "What do you mean?"

Wu Tong said: "The Grand Marshal is the Grand Marshal of Zeguo, and Linghe County is the city that has been seized. Most of the people in the city will not be interested in Zeguo, and it is even more impossible to be interested in the Grand Marshal. They do not leave. First, because they cannot afford to leave, many people live in the same place for generations. If they leave, they will become fugitives. Second, because the Grand Marshal Zhang issued a notice and strictly ordered the soldiers not to disturb the people, so they are fearless."

Gu Du asked, "Do I still want to burn, kill, and loot?"

Wu Tong replied: "Of course this is not what I mean. I am saying that the general cannot just show the people's kindness, but also show the people's power. To pay equal attention to kindness and power is the way to govern the world."

Wu Tong said that the people actually don’t care who is the emperor and who is in charge. What most people want is a simple one, just live a stable life.

Gu Du gave them peace, but this peace was not costly. Instead, it seemed like Gu Du was begging them, afraid that the people in this city would leave and Linghe County would become an empty city.

Wu Tong also said that in fact, the people are not stupid. Gu Du brought tens of thousands of troops to the city, so he naturally had to eat, drink, and pay for military salaries. Where did these things come from? Do you have to ask the people for it? It’s just that the officials are called taxes and bandits are called robbery. The officials are broken into pieces and collected for many years, while the bandits are a one-time transaction, and they are going to be ruined.

Gu Du frowned and said, "I collect taxes, can I keep them peaceful?"

Wu Tong said: "Yes, but how many people think this way? So I will say that the general must pay equal attention to kindness and power to govern the world and peace in the people."

Gu Du said, "Just tell me how to do it."

Wu Tong said: "The notice has been released for several days, and no one has left. The general should change the notice. Those who stayed should immediately record the registration and pay the taxes and military rations for the year. After naturalization, they will be the people of the country. If they encounter war, they must cooperate with the army to fight. Those who are greedy and lazy will be killed."

Gu Du frowned, and Wu Tong said again: "I know that there is no such provision in the law of Zeguo, but the general must understand one truth: if the Ling Kingdom is not destroyed in one day, these people cannot be truly considered the people of Zeguo."

Wu Tong said that although Lingyu County also has Lingguo people, most of them are migrants from Zeguo. Lingguo people in Lingyu County are like a drop in the ocean. Naturally, they must keep their duties and be careful to avoid becoming the target of public criticism.

However, the situation in Linghe County is exactly the opposite. There are no vacant land now and people cannot be moved. Even if the houses are built outside the city, there are still too many Ling people in Linghe County. If there is a war, there may be a risk of overthrow.

Wu Tong said: "For this reason, I suggest that the Grand Marshal add this one. In this way, many people are afraid of war or do not want to fight, and they can leave or not, so they leave. When they are vacant, the Grand Marshal can move people from Zeguo. Linghe County will be like Lingyu County, and the Grand Marshal can have no worries and no disasters of Xiao Wall."

Gu Du thought for a while and said, "I can't do this every next city, right? There are so many counties in Lingguo, even if all the people in Zeguo are moved here, I'm afraid I can't fill it up."

Wu Tong smiled and said, "The Grand Marshal is confused. Although Ling Kingdom is large, there are many people. The Grand Marshal now has only two counties. If there are twenty counties, the remaining cities in Ling Kingdom will be too crowded, and naturally there will be people from Ling Kingdom who cannot survive to join the Grand Marshal. At that time, they will have to comply with the Grand Marshal's laws and fight for the Ze Kingdom."

Gu Du laughed silently and said, "Yes, I'm confused. Wu Tong, you will take charge of the county magistrate of Linghe County."

Wu Tong was stunned, then knelt down and kowtowed, and said excitedly: "I thank the general for his kindness."

Gu Du said, "Wu Tong, don't be happy. It's not easy to be an official in my country. If you are corrupt and abused, I will recommend you, and I will also kill you."

Wu Tong replied: "Don't worry, the general, the humble position will never let down the general's expectations and trust!"

Gu Du said, "You should take office now. I will send a team of soldiers to protect you. Then I will send a letter to request an order, which will be officially appointed by the court."

Wu Tong stood up, bowed and said, "Thank you, General Manager, for your humble position."

On the same day, Wu Tong changed the notice. At this moment, the whole city was in full swing, and someone left with his family. The defenders of the city gate also followed the previous military orders, and did not disturb the people and would never stop them.

In seven days, 70% of the people in the city left, and the remaining 30% were also recorded as naturalized. Gu Du came out to submit a document and moved the people in Linghe County.

In the afternoon of that day, the guards reported outside the door: "Master, there is a man named Tiegong asking for a visit."
Chapter completed!