Chapter 221 Tea Talk
The bandit problem in Qingzhou is neither serious nor light.
However, it still has a certain impact on the local people's livelihood.
After Yun Fushang arrived here, she wrote a letter to Yun Jianan to report her safety. Only then did she discuss with Li Yunlin how to deal with the bandit problem.
Li Yunlin has some knowledge of military tactics, but his ability to truly investigate the inside story is still slightly inferior to Ming and Yuan.
Ming Heyuan had long been troubled by the banditry in Qingzhou, and now seeing Yun Fushang leading his troops here, he felt a little relieved.
Yun Fushang has been recuperating for the past two days, and Li Yunlin has also come along. As a result, Yun Fushang's troops are eating and lodging together with hers, making it easier to settle down.
"Jiaojiao is very troubled by this matter, and she is still wondering if Lord Wanqi has done something in it." Yun Fushang and the other two were drinking tea together. "Just after ascending the throne, there was a bandit problem. In two days, won't they go to heaven?"
Li Yunlin took a sip of tea, his mouth felt slightly bitter, and he was not happy in his heart:
"I originally planned to remove it myself, but Lord Ming found out that there was something behind it, and he told me not to act rashly and to report it to Yingdu first before drawing any conclusions."
Ming Heyuan put down his teacup and frowned, "Indeed, this gang of bandits has quite a few people, but they came from Wenshan Mohai, and Wenshan Mohai was not affected at all. If they just wanted to rob money, they shouldn't have done such a thing."
Which robber is this? He has to look at the person before he steals the money, right?
Ming and Yuan knew with their toes that this was a purposeful act of chaos, but it was only the slightest hint of clues that made her suspicious.
Yun Fushang agreed: "That's true. When Nanzhao was reestablishing its country, the one who was most anxious was Northern Chu. It's very likely that Northern Chu had a hand in this bandit problem."
After all, the power of Nanzhao was once seized by Northern Chu in an unclean way. Now the power of Nanzhao is in the hands of the descendants of the royal family of Nanzhao. I am afraid they must be very upset.
"I heard that Bei Chu will come again at the end of the year?" Ming Heyuan said calmly, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes. "I'm afraid they are here to see how Nan Zhao is developing?"
As for what happened back then, everyone knew that Northern Chu was despicable, but history has always been rewritten by the victorious ones, so there was nothing that could be done.
Yun Fushang thought about it and said, "In Beichu, Jiaojiao sent a letter to the insider, but I don't know how to reply yet."
If there is a reply, Jiaojiao will definitely expedite it and get the message to her as soon as possible.
Ming Heyuan also nodded: "When it comes to the means of deceiving people, your Majesty has never lost to anyone!"
It may not sound nice, but it is indeed a compliment.
Yun Fushang was a little unhappy: "Open or covert plots are all strategies. If you want to fight for the world, you can't survive if you want fame."
"Don't talk nonsense. Our Majesty has a very good reputation. The late Queen did have some concerns about our Majesty. But it also proves that our Majesty is capable. This is the reason why he was recognized by the late Queen. Otherwise, why would he commit suicide to preserve his Majesty's reputation?" Ming Heyuan was calm and his words were a bit blunt, but they were true:
"Our Majesty has no heart, so he is rational enough."
Otherwise, if he had not taken care of that issue earlier, how could he have reached the day of ascending the throne?
Yun Fushang didn't like criticism, so after taking a closer look at Ming and Yuan's expressions, she changed the subject without leaving a trace:
"Do you know anything about that gang of criminals?"
Li Yunlin watched the two of them going back and forth, and he was already a little overwhelmed. Seeing Yun Fushang give him a step down, he quickly took over:
"The leader is called Zhang Siquan. It's hard to say what his background is, but I heard that he was born a slave."
How could someone born as a slave create such a huge wave?
Although slaves could be bought and sold in Nanzhao, few people abused them and they were generally taken home to do work.
What's more, Northern Chu has always been more involved in this matter.
"Slave status?" Yun Fushang asked again, "Have you found out the reason?"
Li Yunlin shook his head and thought: "More than half of these people are slaves. Perhaps they want to become slaves?"
Yun Fushang was a little hesitant. As far as she knew, Qingzhou was considered a relatively simple place with a good social atmosphere.
"Well, let's hold a banquet in my name," Yun Fushang thought, "I am a general after all, so is it okay for you to host a banquet for me?"
Ming Heyuan nodded: "That's fine, but how do you want to do it?"
"I want to observe what kind of suffering the slaves have gone through." Yun Fushang thought for a while, "If the suffering of the slaves is far greater than what we have seen, I will consider whether to write a letter to Jiaojiao. At least one family must be found who has not committed a heinous crime, and can be released from slavery after three generations."
What do slaves need most?
It's freedom.
What is freedom and what will happen to them without freedom.
Will fight hard to fight for a bright future for themselves.
Li Yunlin responded quickly:
"I see. You are so meticulous."
It was exactly as Yun Fushang had thought. In this way, even though the slaves were slaves now, they would have hope.
It won't lead to the situation where the officials force the people to rebel.
Ming Heyuan showed an admiring look: "The people of the Yun family are indeed worthy of their reputation."
The Yun family of the Yuan Dynasty had every member outstanding, not only on the battlefield, but also in the court.
It can be seen that the family tradition is very deep-rooted. Even in the Yuan Dynasty where the status of women is not very high, Yun Fushang can be trained to be independent, instead of being a woman who stays in the back house and only knows how to be jealous.
Yun Fushang finally breathed a sigh of relief:
"After all, we are the ones in the open. We can't find out anything in the open. Everyone can tell. But since we can't find out the reason why they are causing trouble, we have to find out one by one."
This was the first time Jiaojiao had ordered her to do something, so she couldn't do it badly or let others look down on the people Jiaojiao brought with her.
"Then I will instruct my subordinates to make business cards as soon as possible and then send them to the homes of prestigious people." The four words "see the big picture from the small" flashed through Ming Heyuan's mind. It would be obvious in various places that this method might really be useful.
Li Yunlin also said: "This autumn's grain supply is only slightly more than usual, but it doesn't matter if you support your troops. After all, His Majesty has allocated grain and salaries. We will share your worries. Jiang Shinian should help His Majesty fill the treasury!"
She even laughed out loud as she spoke, after all, this was not an easy thing to do.
Yun Fushang said with a smile: "Your Majesty has no money now, but Your Majesty is thick-skinned, you can ask Jiang Shinian for it!"
Everyone couldn't help laughing.
(End of this chapter)