Chapter 139 Disobeying the law must be punished

Chapter 139 Disobeying the law must be punished

The smell in the hall was still not good, with gusts of fishy wind passing through the hall from time to time, and the six recommended subordinates were not as energetic as before, either because they were tired from the journey, or simply disappointed with the Dushui Yamen and Li Tai, the chief officer.

Li Tai had just walked into the hall and sat down, and before he could comment on everyone's performance, Lu Yan, who was already a little dissatisfied with him, spoke first: "Please forgive my ignorance, I dare to ask the staff, the Yamen has just been established here, and everything is waiting for you, why do you want to disturb the people with merchants and floating goods?

The reason why the Taifu appointed them is to spread the political water and to correct the teachings. Before the power order is issued, they first appear in the world with lowly jobs. I really don't know why the staff has a plan, and they are so fishy in the hall!"

When everyone in the hall heard Lu Yan say this, they all nodded, and two people echoed: "I am ignorant, please teach me."

Li Tai was not surprised by everyone's attitude.

Whose young man is not frivolous and fantasizes about doing something big? He finally got a job through the back door, but ended up squatting by the Luo River as a fish collector. This huge psychological gap, if it wasn't for him, he himself couldn't accept it.

But since the masses questioned, he had to give a reasonable explanation, otherwise it would be really difficult to lead the team if it was dispersed.

"You are really ignorant, otherwise I would not be the one in charge of this hall today. There are high and low positions, clear and turbid positions, busy and idle things, and wise and foolish people. Only then can things run in an orderly manner."

He sat in the hall and looked down at several people and said: "You don't know me, so doubts are inevitable. But I am the head of this hall, I am only loyal to the superiors and sincere to the work, and I have no responsibility to answer your questions. The capable ones are retained, and the mediocre ones are expelled. This is the rule of doing things. If you still want to ask more questions, go to the hall to receive the whipping first, and I will explain my doubts when I return to the hall. There are also Who wants to ask? "

When everyone heard this, their expressions reacted differently. They looked around, lowered their heads and thought, and Lu Yan took the lead and said in a deep voice: "Although there are priorities in this court, there are also right and wrong in the world! A mere whipping is not enough to stop people from breaking evil and correcting the way. I will accept it myself, and hope that the staff can answer my questions and resolve my doubts!"

After saying this, he walked out of the court with his head held high. Li Yantou, who was waiting outside, had already been indignant. When he saw him walk out, he twisted to one side and ordered the soldiers to whip him.

Lu Yan looked a little weak, but he was a little tough in his bones. After several whips, he only heard gritted teeth and muffled groans, but no screams of pain.

After the ten solid whips, Lu Yan walked back to the hall with a pale face and trembling, still staring at Li Tai fiercely.

Li Tai didn't look at him directly, but looked at the others present and asked: "This Lu Lang's desire for knowledge is indeed firm and ardent. What about you? Will you accept the punishment and listen to the teachings, or will you withdraw?"

"I will! If I don't get a satisfactory answer today, I will repay you in the way I endure it!"

Another person stepped out, looked at Li Tai and said angrily, and then walked out to accept the whipping.

With these two people as an example, the remaining four simply made up their minds and went out of the hall to be punished.

Li Tai was immediately happy when he saw this scene. He didn't think much of several people, but he didn't expect that they were all so strong-willed and none of them were scared. As expected, young people are full of vigor, and he, the chief officer, lacks official authority.

When everyone finished their punishment and returned to the hall, Li Tai also stood up from his seat. His eyes became a little more amiable as he looked at everyone. He sighed and said, "Towering trees sprout from the soil. The strength of gold and jade is refined from dust. All things in the world grow from small to large, from cheap to expensive.

The little thing in the arms cannot speak, but if it is properly educated, it can become a patriot. If the imperial court cannot cover the people, how can it gather talents to benefit the country?

You have lofty ambitions and are not afraid of authority. You can indeed be called the country's reserve. But do you know why the Grand Chancellor asked me to work by the river?"

"It's not to plunder rotten fish and crabs, to seduce people to be greedy and harm farmers!"

A man in the hall snorted coldly. No matter what his feelings were before, he was completely opposed to Li Tai after being whipped.

Li Tai was not angry about this. He raised three fingers and said, "The reason why the Grand Secretariat was entrusted with the task is, first, to control water and improve farming, second, to open canals and start construction, and third, to benefit the country. Then I ask you again, do you know how many hectares of land are irrigated by the Luo River? Do you know how many areas along the river are pounded? Do you know how much money can be raised to benefit both officials and civilians?"

"We are just receiving orders, and since we are not handling the case, how can we know the general situation!"

Someone else started to talk back, but his tone was obviously a little weak.

"Then do you know in which month the Luo River freezes and in which month it freezes? Do you know how much water fields, flooded fields, dry fields, and sloping fields can yield? Do you know how much land households and tenants earn and lose at the end of the year? Do you know how much the pestle and mortar grinders earn and how much food the men and women wear in spring and autumn? Do you know how much the men and women earn from farming and fishing? Do you know..." Li Tai asked a series of questions, and the more he asked, the more unnatural the people looked. At the end, he bent over and slammed the table and said, "Taking the people's strength and confiscating it for the country, is this considered a correct teaching? It is easy to abuse the people, but it is hard to deceive the heavens. Anyone can abuse power and exert authority. But if the officials force the people to rebel, you will die without a burial place!

The whole house is full of stench? How strong is the stench here, how miserable are the people along the Luo River! Such a lowly job, everyone rushes to me. You are all enjoying the grace of the whole family, but you only complain that the work is not big, and you are too lazy to give the slightest grace, and you have no way to enrich your family and country! "

"But, but how much can these fish and crabs in this garden help the country? "

Hearing this, Li Tai sneered again and said: "Collecting fish is not to help the country, but to measure one's ability and to warn oneself. Meat eaters are mean, not because of their weak mind, but because of their lack of knowledge.

When people are in danger and are in trouble, they need to take the middle path into account. Those who are not benevolent and strong are not good enough to work with. Those who are firm but not benevolent will harm the people, and those who are benevolent but not firm will harm the country. I don’t suffer from people who don’t know me. Even if I walk alone, I will still travel long distances! "

At this point, he sighed again: "What I did before was not out of personal grudges. Anyone who messes with my laws will be punished! That's it for now, everyone thinks about it. Those who leave the hall and abandon me, I hope I can laugh at each other again. Those who stay behind should be careful in their words and deeds!”

After he finished speaking, several people in the hall remained silent.

After a while, Cui Yansheng, who was already being coerced by the crowd's will, leaned down and bowed his head and said: "You are a humble person who has shallow plans and does not know the deep meaning of the strategy. He dares to cause nuisance and should be punished. Be educated and be a police officer. Please do not chase the ugly and the bad in your work. Stay together."

After Li Tai heard this, he nodded and raised his hand to signal him to get up and sit down at the table: "The crime will not be punished with double punishment. Since I am still willing to donate my talents here, I have the tolerance for others."

Hearing what Li Tai said, several others also showed signs of struggle, especially Lu Yan, who took the lead several times. His expression was even more unstable now, and he was no longer as enthusiastic as before.

"I would like to ask the manager, if someone thinks that he has insufficient willpower to do difficult things, will the manager be willing to judge with a pen?"

Another person took a step forward, raised his hands and asked.

One of the characteristics of being young and energetic is that you are hot-headed and do things without considering the consequences. Just now it was very satisfying to criticize your boss, but now you remember that the chief officer's judgment also has a great influence on the subsequent selection of officials and appointments.

If the chief official committed public outrage and was criticized and felled, the verdict would have little impact, but Li Tai's impassioned speech just now had already made them feel guilty, and it seemed impossible to unite the masses to fight him down.

"Although there are rules and regulations in things, people also have different talents. Those who can't work together are not necessarily enemies. Although they can't help me with my case, they will definitely have other places to take responsibility."

After Li Tai heard this, he laughed again and said that he would not take pleasure in wearing small shoes for others.

"To engage in ambitious work is really embarrassing for a humble position. It may not be the choice of a benevolent person, but there is still a bit of courage and determination. I am willing to work with you here. Please do not give up!"

When the man heard this, he lowered his head and bowed deeply.

"Those who still want to stay in court don't need to ask anymore. A clear distinction between public and private affairs is the foundation of any affairs. Although there was a misunderstanding in the past, it was just because we didn't know each other. I hope we can work together and get to know each other from now on."

Seeing that the remaining people all looked coy, Li Tai no longer waited for them to speak individually before making a statement.

When the others heard this, they all bowed silently and then returned to the table and sat down.

Seeing this scene, Li Tai felt happy again. As expected, young people are easy to handle. Although he has a strong self-esteem and takes face very seriously, he still has a sense of justice. As long as he gets their approval, he is willing to bow his head and admit his mistakes. .

Originally, he did not intend to keep all these people, but after calming down this time's interpersonal turmoil, he felt that it would be a pity to give up any of them.

They dared to contradict even their immediate superiors, so it was best to deal with the arrogant and unruly village magnates. With a little indoctrination and encouragement, you will have a suitable and sharp minion.

"For what we have done before, Lu Shixiong was the first to return. Although the number of soldiers he recruited was small, he did the best job."

After finishing the previous story, Li Tai got down to business.

Lu Yan was sitting in silence with his head bowed. After hearing this, he quickly stood up, cupped his hands and said, "I am ashamed of my humble position. The journey is not far, and it only takes three days to go back. I brought in 673 soldiers, and only 600 came back." Fifty-five people, but their lives have not yet been fully restored, and they really deserve to be the best..."

"When discussing merits in the office, there is a formula for it. There is no need to announce it in court as to what you think!"

Li Tai raised his hand to signal Lu Yan to shut up, and then commented on everyone's performance, and then said: "The three first-class members will join the military as supplements and stay in the hall as deacons. The three second-class members will go to the place along Luoqiaojin. Wooden boards were erected to announce administrative orders. The orders were made in three forms: monthly orders, prevention orders, and prohibitions. Anyone who can recite these three orders clearly will be exempted from paying taxes."

Since we want to sink into the countryside, we naturally need to build a bridge that can directly communicate with the local people. Posting posters and writing slogans in Qiaojin densely populated areas is the most cost-effective way, and it can also gain some literacy effects.

Although not everyone reads poetry and books, if it is truly related to their own interests, they will still put in some effort to memorize it.

At present, the Administrative Office does not have the capital to directly dig new canals, so in the early stage, the main purpose is to make the public aware of the existence of the Government Office. By the way, we can also advertise to the public that we are not just a fisherman, and our scope of authority is still very large.

"Three new members of the Yamen have been recruited to join the army. Their names and positions will be recorded as a monthly order for this month."

Li Tai thought for a while and then added that he had a whip to punish people, but he had no money to reward them, so he had to beat the chicken blood first.

Seeing the three people smiling happily after hearing this, they actually enjoyed it. So, if you want to be a good leader, you still need to learn PUA and engage in some mental internal friction.