352 The Uncrowned King
Land means too much to people. Without the output of land, there will be no human survival. Rice for eating depends on land to plant, land for building roads, land for building houses, and no roots without land. As a later generation, Lu Haoshan knew too much about the importance of land to people, and there was no better way to win people's hearts than this.
Some people benefit from it, but Lu Haoshan had already thought about this. The rampant wolf and the others rampant Sichuan, and many landlords and gentry who usually do evil are retaliated by angry people, killing a group of people and fleeing a group. After Lu Haoshan took over Sichuan, he cleaned another group of them, which left behind a large amount of unowned land, and these lands are the bargaining chips for Lu Haoshan to win people's hearts.
Lu Haoshan defended the enemy on the front line and protected hard-won achievements. Li Nian and other close friends began to carry out vigorous land reforms in the rear. While resettling refugees and stabilizing the situation, they measured the land and distributed the ownerless land to the poor people and refugees for free, including those wealthy families who leaned towards them.
Those lands that are as precious as life by the people are steadily distributed. In addition to the land deed, there are also generous conditions for two years of tax exemption. There is no bandit problem. After the land is divided, there is also two years of tax exemption. That is great news. For a time, the people of Sichuan are excited and wish they could shout long live Commander Lu, and the people's hearts quickly approach Lu Haoshan.
Nowadays, a mother is a mother, and whoever treats her good will be the one who is good to her will work hard. Just by using land reform, Lu Haoshan immediately became the will of the people. All work is progressing smoothly. A group of people began to actively sign up for the army to protect hard-won land. Some people with ulterior motives were also actively reported by the people. For a time, the Sichuan wind direction changed drastically.
The people gained benefits, and those wealthy families who "know affairs" also let Lu Haoshan tied his chariots with his official position and land. It is no exaggeration to say that although there was no formal appointment from the court, Lu Haoshan had become the uncrowned king of Sichuan, and had great power, and Lu Haoshan slowly let go of his hands.
In a word, those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish.
A vigorous land reform movement began in Sichuan. At Zitian Pass, the Sichuan Army led by Lu Haoshan and the Shaanxi Army led by Hong Chengchou were still confronting each other. For nearly a month, the attackers did not attack and the defenses did not attack, and they were as peaceful as neighbors.
But sometimes when practicing, it compares the volume like fighting spirit, and they open their throats and roar loudly, as if someone's voice is loud and glorious, making Zi Tianguan roar every day, as if thunder is blowing on dry land.
Lu Haoshan was waiting, and Hong Chengchou was waiting, waiting for the court's decision.
On March 16th, the sun was shining brightly and the spring breeze was blowing. Lu Haoshan, who was guarding Zitian Pass in person, was handling official duties. Although he was in Zitian Pass, major events in Sichuan would be sent to Zitian Pass by Feige to pass letters and handed over to Lu Haoshan for review, and then passed them back by Feige Pass, without any burden on political affairs.
Second generation is a human being. With hundreds of years of knowledge and the powerful Lu Haoshan can make Sichuan less detours. Lu Haoshan has taken advantage of his power to promote his own political reform, promote education, run water conservancy, protect people's livelihood, and promote development. In less than four months, Sichuan was showing a prosperous scene.
In the words of the people, it was Commander Lu who came to redeem the name of the country of Tianfu.
"Squeak squeak..."
When Lu Haoshan was handling affairs, a pleasant bird cries suddenly came outside the window. Li Dingguo, who was helping to pack up his things, looked out the window and said happily: "Sir, the magpies screamed so happily early in the morning, there must be a big happy event today."
"Oh, is that?" Lu Haoshantou said without raising his head: "Yes, my skill in flattering has increased recently, but I hope your martial arts and abilities have also increased."
"Report" As soon as Lu Haoshan finished his voice, a soldier ran into the door and reported loudly: "Sir, the imperial edict has arrived. The imperial envoy asked you to come and receive the edict."
The imperial edict has arrived?
Lu Haoshan felt shocked and stood up with a trembling heart, even when the brush in his hand shook, a drop of ink fell on the white paper and turned into a ball, but Lu Haoshan didn't care at all.
It was not because he was afraid of the official army, but because Lu Haoshan did not want to attract the wind at this time. After all, his foundation was not stable. This imperial edict concerns the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
"Okay, I will accept the order now." Lu Haoshan didn't delay and immediately got up and walked out.
It was said that they were obeying the order, but the two armies were in a confrontation stage. After negotiations, the imperial envoy who announced the order brought a few waiters to come to Zitian Pass to announce the order. Lu Haoshan also solemnly focused on his work, burning incense and bathing, making the scene full of the scene. After the imperial edict was read, Lu Haoshan showed a satisfied expression on his face.
Chongzhen was pragmatic. Although he was unwilling, he had no impulse. He praised Lu Haoshan in the imperial edict, but he made contributions to suppressing bandits, maintaining peace and tranquility in Sichuan, and was a good material for the country, etc. Then, according to his merits, he was promoted to the governor of Sichuan and commander of Sichuan, and was appointed as the marquis, and was in charge of Sichuan's military and political power. He did not mention any mention of the matter of Zitian Pass rejecting Hong Chengchou's entry into the pass. It can be said that it was all done according to Lu Haoshan's intention.
After some etiquette, Lu Haoshan asked the Zhongshu Sheren, named Guo Sheng, to take the reward and eat. This letter was a major event for the governor of Sichuan. It would be too ridiculous to use eunuchs to promulgate the imperial edict, so he sent a Zhongshu Sheren to come. Seeing this trembling Zhongshu Sheren, it was not difficult to see that he came with the intention of "sacrificing his life for the country". He thought he would be embarrassed by Lu Haoshan, but he didn't expect it to be so smooth, so he was naturally overjoyed.
I won’t talk about rewards or something for now, at least my life will be saved.
"Congratulations, congratulations" As soon as Guo Sheng left, Li Dingguo immediately smiled and said to Lu Haoshan: "Sir, I got what I want, and I will have the final say in Sichuan."
"What's that?" Sun Xiong said disapprovingly: "Sichuan has long fallen into the hands of the adults. It is no exaggeration to say that if the adults stamp their feet, Sichuan will shake three times."
"Okay, it's meaningless to say these things. As the saying goes, only by being honest can one be just as good as it is. No matter what, it is a good thing. At least we can avoid a military disaster in front of us."
Sun Xiong said indifferently: "Hong Chengchou is a famous general. He was arrogant when he first came. Didn't we let us obey? If it weren't for the mercy of the adults, the new Fire Tong of the Two Thousand Rods would have finished packing up his people long ago, and would he be afraid that he would not succeed?"
Hong Chengchou rushed three times, leaving behind a large number of casualties and returned in vain. Under the dense firepower of the new type of musket, the brave and fighting Shaanxi army was like a paper-made tiger, and it broke with one stab. It made Li Dingguo, Sun Xiong and others feel confident, and they are eager to try and ask for battle from time to time, but Lu Haoshan has been suppressing them from going out.
Because of this, Sun Xiong had long been unhappy.
Lu Haoshan shook his head and said, "Sun Xiong, this is not a fear, but a foreign enemy. What is the honor to beat our own people? If we have the ability to fight the Tartars, if we fight with our own people, the last one will be the Tartars."
Everyone nodded deeply. Everyone understood this principle. If there are conflicts in the family, fighting is their own family's business, and winning or losing is not a waste of money. However, if someone wants to take advantage of the chaos, it will not be easy.
"Report, sir, the officials outside the city retreated, but the target was not clear." While speaking, soldiers suddenly came to report.
Oh, for this matter, Lu Haoshan hurriedly climbed outside the city wall to look. Sure enough, the soldiers were packing the tent in an orderly manner and retreating. It was obvious that while Chongzhen rewarded himself, he also ordered Hong Chengchou to withdraw from Sichuan and perform other tasks.
The thieves and bandits who can only be ordinary, among the more than 100 bandits, Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong and others are the most active and powerful. What should be suppressed should be suppressed. It is useless to keep it in Sichuan. The army consumes a lot of people eating horses every day. It is better to pull Sichuan out and continue to encircle and suppress other people.
This is also the best result.
Lu Haoshan breathed a sigh of relief, but for the sake of safety, he sent many scouts to closely monitor the movements of Hong Chengchou and others to prevent Hong Chengchou from having any conspiracy.
Although it is unlikely.
Chapter completed!