Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

A few days later, the construction of roads outside Lingnan was completed.

However, when the road was built leading to Lingnan, it was immediately blocked by local people.

The local officials followed Fang Yuan's order to persuade and stop the people, but it had no effect.

Not long after, Lingnan officials could not bear the pressure and reported to Fang Yuan in Wuling County.

"The people in Lingnan are stubborn and stubborn. It's very difficult to get them to agree to build the road."

Zhang Ji stood aside and expressed his opinions.

He is in Wuling County, not very far from Lingnan, and he still knows a lot about the situation in Lingnan.

The folk customs in Lingnan are strong and the people's wisdom has not yet been awakened. It is difficult to make the people in Lingnan obey the imperial court's arrangements.

"Are those caravans who went to Lingnan for business still in Wuling County?"

Fang Yuan asked calmly.

He had anticipated the situation.

He has been in Wuling County longer than Zhang Ji.

Naturally, he knew more about Lingnan than Zhang Ji.

"I just left a few days ago, and it seemed that I was going to Lingnan."

Zhang Ji thought for a while and said.

Not many people dare to go to Lingnan to do business.

It is estimated that there are only these few in Wuling County in the world.

Legend has it that they themselves were Lingnan people, but for some reason they left Lingnan and settled in Wuling County.

"It's a shame, otherwise we could have asked them to help."

Fang Yuan said with a slight regret.

Those caravans have quite a lot of connections in Lingnan.

If they were here, maybe the road could be successfully built with their help.

"How about I go find them and come back?"

Zhang Ji thought he could help Fang Yuan and immediately wanted to send someone to look for him.

"No, just go back and be on duty first."

Fang Yuan shook his head and said.

It doesn't matter whether they are present or not.

Without them, I wouldn't be able to do anything.

Having been the magistrate of Wuling County for so long, Fang Yuan knows Lingnan as well as others.

If you dare to choose Lingnan as a fiefdom, you will have corresponding guesses and ways to deal with it.

"Teacher, I want to stay and help you."

Zhang Ji didn't want to leave.

Want to help Fang Yuan as much as possible.

"Then you go back and write letters to the officials in Lingnan with my order, telling them that I will come to Lingnan in person in three days and ask them to come to see me together."

Fang Yuan stood up and walked around the hall.

"Teacher, the situation in Lingnan is complicated, and I'm worried that you are in danger."

Zhang Ji immediately worried.

"It doesn't matter, I have plenty of manpower."

Fang Yuan waved his hand and said.

The 300 manpower arranged by the imperial court this time was enough for Fang Yuan.

No matter how you say that you are the king of Lingnan, the chieftains of Lingnan will not dare to touch you as long as they are not stupid.

Otherwise, it would never be as simple as quelling the chaos. Li Jing's army would have to make a trip to Lingnan before going out to fight, and it would turn everything upside down.

"Yes."

Seeing Fang Yuan's persistence, Zhang Ji didn't dare to have any further objections.

Immediately follow Fang Yuan's instructions and go back to write documents in Fang Yuan's name and send them to officials across Lingnan.

Three days passed in a flash, and Fang Yuan left for Lingnan.

Before entering Lingnan, the road was very flat and very familiar.

But after entering Lingnan, the situation was different, and it suddenly turned into a rugged mountain road.

On this kind of road, riding a carriage was actually a kind of torture, so Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan switched to riding horses instead.

"Is this Lingnan?"

"It looks like the miasma is very strong. People who have lived here for a long time are prone to body and bone pain when they get old."

Du Miaoyan looked around and frowned slightly.

This place does not look very suitable for people to live, and the people living here may not be healthy.

Du Miaoyan didn't like this kind of place from the bottom of her heart. It was far from as good as Chang'an City.

"In some places, most places are very suitable for living."

Fang Yuan smiled and said.

Lingnan is in the south and is relatively humid and rainy.

In ancient times, heavy wind and rain was not a good thing and had a serious impact on people.

But if planned, such a place is actually easier to develop and equally suitable for life.

For example, somewhere outside Lingnan, there is Hainan Island, which is like spring all year round, with warm winters and cool summers, which is very good.

All in all, with Fang Yuan's current technology, living in Lingnan would not be much different from Chang'an City.

"My husband said so."

Du Miaoyan smiled and didn't say anything more on this point.

This is already the back cover of Fang Yuan, I only hope that it can develop well in the future.

If it is really not suitable for living, then go to Future Island to live more, it will definitely be good there.

As Fang Yuan led his troops into Lingnan, the chieftains from all over Lingnan sent people to identify him.

In the forests on both sides of the mountain road, there were local natives staring closely at the convoy.

Their eyes were fierce and hostile to Fang Yuan's motorcade.

But it has been a long journey and no one dared to take action.

"Husband, it seems that the chieftains in Lingnan don't welcome us."

Du Miaoyan felt their hostility and felt a little embarrassed.

If the local people do not support Fang Yuan coming here to become the King of Lingnan.

After taking control of Lingnan in the future, it is estimated that the situation will not be very good and the policy will not be implemented.

"As expected."

Fang Yuan was not surprised by this.

Instead, I felt that this time it was what Lingnan should be like.

Lingnan was dissatisfied with the imperial court's discipline, especially the local officials.

They don't need people to rule them, they just want to live their own lives.

But no matter where you are, it is difficult for the people at the bottom to live a good life.

It was the local chieftain who made the people in Lingnan so resistant to imperial control.

The real problem is the local toast.

All the way.

More than an hour later, Fang Yuan and others came to a place.

This is still relatively flat land with no houses around.

However, officials from all over Lingnan have gathered here, waiting for Fang Yuan's arrival.

Just because this place will become the palace of King Lingnan, planning has already begun, and it will be built here after the planning is completed.

"I will pay my respects to the King of Lingnan!"

When more than a dozen officials saw Fang Yuan arriving, they all saluted Fang Yuan.

When they saw how young Fang Yuan was, they were all shocked.

"Exemption."

"Thank you for waiting here."

Fang Yuan got off the horse and said calmly.

Looking at the huge territory in front of him, Fang Yuan sighed.

This area is too large, as big as ten or twenty football fields.

Fang Yuan couldn't live in such a big palace, but the imperial court's specifications were like this, and Fang Yuan couldn't change it even if he wanted to.

At this time, local natives appeared in the forest again, staring at Fang Yuan and others from a distance with unkind eyes.

"Teacher, shall I drive them away?"

Zhang Ji asked in a low voice. "No, go and invite a few over."

Fang Yuan waved his hand and said.

The distance was so far that they couldn't hear what he said even if they were staring at him.

Instead of doing this, An might as well let them come over and listen carefully to what his plans are.

"Yes."

Zhang Ji was stunned.

But he still obeyed Fang Yuan’s wishes.

Not long after, Zhang Ji invited more than ten natives, probably one or two people from each tribe.

More than a dozen natives were invited, and when they saw so many officials here, their faces were still full of hostility.

"I would like to hear your report."

Fang Yuan looked at the officials from various places in Lingnan and said.

This place can be regarded as a wilderness, and it is somewhat strange to report work here.

But Fang Yuan requested that those of them who are subordinates should not have any other opinions.

On the contrary, there was someone who saw something good and immediately brought a clean stone for Fang Yuan to sit on.

"Your Highness, Sanhui County under the jurisdiction of your subordinates is very difficult!"

"The authority of the local chieftain is greater than that of the county magistrate like me, and about half of the people don't pay taxes. They pay it to the local chieftain. If there is a lawsuit, they will not go to the county government to redress their grievances."

An official stepped forward.

He is the magistrate of Sanhui County, a middle-aged man.

It was arranged by the imperial court and had replaced the local county magistrate.

There were more than ten county magistrates present, and all of them had been replaced in full compliance with the imperial court's orders.

Now the officials in Lingnan are already members of the imperial court. As time goes by, Lingnan will gradually come under the management of the imperial court.

But no one is sure how long this will take, and it will only start in ten years at least.

"Your Highness, Lianjiang County, which is managed by my subordinates, is also very difficult."

"The imperial court's financial support is not in place, and the county government can't keep up if it has ideas."

"In addition, the people are barbaric, and the county government tried to dredge the rivers for them but couldn't do it. As a result, some farmers died of drought last year."

Another county magistrate stepped forward.

Next, vivid examples were given one after another.

There were more than a dozen county magistrates at the scene. From what they said, their governance was very difficult.

The invited natives listened and turned from hostility to shock, and from shock to shame.

"I am already aware of the situation in Lingnan, thanks to your hard work over the years."

"Today, I entered Lingnan. From today on, Lingnan will be my fiefdom, Fang Yuan. From today on, your salary will be distributed to you by this king, and your taxes will also be handed over to me."

Fang Yuan said slowly.

As soon as the words fell, everyone's expressions changed.

From this moment on, they changed from being ministers of the imperial court to being ministers of Fang Yuan.

Although they were appointed by the imperial court, they received their salaries from Fang Yuan.

As the saying goes, whoever gives money will do things for them. If Fang Yuan gives money, they will do things for Fang Yuan.

"You don't have to worry. Although you are receiving salary from this king, if you do well and want to leave Lingnan, you can be transferred to other places to serve."

"Also, regarding the repair project mentioned just now, please pass the memorial to me when you return. If I confirm that it is correct, I will allocate funds for the repairs."

Fang Yuan said.

The situation in Wang Di is quite special.

When in the king's land, the people and officials all belong to the king.

But they also belong to the imperial court, and this will never change.

"Your Highness is wise!"

"I will sort out the information and send it to you immediately after I get back."

Several officials immediately spoke up.

They all desperately need money to do things.

With Fang Yuan's words, they felt that the matter was more than half successful.

Many times, many things cannot be accomplished simply because of insufficient money.

"The ugly talk is ahead. If you want to do something, you must make actual achievements. Otherwise, those who should be investigated will still be investigated."

Fang Yuan's eyes sank, he said coldly.

"I will obey your orders!"

The officials were startled and responded immediately.

"In addition, I have decided that all areas in Lingnan will not collect taxes this year and will last for three years."

Fang Yuan nodded and then said in a deep voice.

After saying this, the officials, including the invited natives, all looked at Fang Yuan in shock.

Not collecting taxes for three years. Even the imperial court has never made such a major decision. Isn’t it too shocking?
This is by no means as simple as a penny, but countless amounts of money spent that cannot be recovered!
"Your Highness, this is a serious matter, please be careful!"

An official stood up and expressed concern.

Tax exemption is definitely the happiest policy for local people.

But for the yamen, it may make it difficult to carry out their work.

"Don't worry, listen to what I have to say."

"The three-year tax exemption is conditional, and that is the issue of road construction in Lingnan."

"I have decided to build a road leading to each tribe. The local county magistrate will preside over it, and each tribe will start the construction on its own. Anyone who is unwilling to cooperate will not be able to enjoy the tax exemption policy. Anyone who cooperates will be officially exempted from tax for three years starting from the day the tribe is completed. Year."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

He originally planned to build a road from the outside to the inside.

But after inviting people from these tribes over today, my thoughts changed again.

Since they are all about building roads, then build more roads, build them for each tribe, and let them build them themselves.

They only provide raw materials, and they provide manpower. Relatively speaking, the money they need to spend becomes less.

And it can also harvest the hearts of people from all tribes in Lingnan.

"Your Highness is wise."

The wise officials who noticed Fang Yuan's move immediately stood up.

Most officials who knew about the importance of highways knew the importance of Fang Yuan's move.

With the road, it will be much easier to manage various ministries in the future, and their management will be much better.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty is wise!"

The natives who were invited also said excitedly.

Tax exemption is very important to them, and it is tax-free for three years.

Three years of tax exemption can allow them to live a happy life for three years without worrying about having enough to eat and clothing to keep warm.

"Let's all disperse and spread my king's three-year tax-free policy throughout Lingnan within three days."

Fang Yuan waved his hand and said.

"Sir, please retire!"

The officials talked quietly and finally left one after another.

The invited natives also left, a bit quickly.

They all couldn't wait to go back to tell their tribe and tell them the good news.

Not long after, the news about the King of Lingnan’s decision to be exempted from tax for three years spread throughout Lingnan.

After the people from various tribes in Lingnan learned about it, they called him Lord Qingtian and cheered the arrival of the King of Lingnan.

For them, tax exemption is a huge benefit. Whoever gives them benefits will be their food and clothing parents.

However, for the local toast, it was not a good thing and almost made them angry to death.

"Is this King of Lingnan here to cause trouble?"

"Damn it, most of our people pay us taxes. Now that he has ordered us to be tax-free for three years, will they still pay us?"

"Damn it, he wants us to send people to help build roads. How can he be so insidious and lead public opinion to force us to agree to the three-year tax exemption policy and have to build roads."

"What should I do, just follow the wishes of that damn King of Lingnan?"

The chieftains of all tribes were very angry.

Because Fang Yuan's policy seems to be happy for all Lingnan tribes.

But for their toast, it was a huge blow.

Just the fact that half of the people's taxes are paid to them will cause huge harm.

I believe that after today, the people who pay taxes to them will start to have the idea to tax themselves, otherwise they will favor Fang Yuan.