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He Tengjiao, also known as Yuncong, was a native of Liping Prefecture, Guizhou. He was elected in his hometown in the first year of the Tianqi reign. In the Chongzhen reign, he was appointed as the magistrate of Nanyang County. The area was vast and bandits were rampant, but he was defeated several times. Later, he followed the governor Chen Biqian to defeat the bandits in An Gaoshan, beheaded more than 400 people, and suppressed the local bandits. He became more famous and was transferred to the head of the Ministry of War. He was promoted to the deputy minister, and was sent out as the assistant military officer of Huailai and transferred to Koubei Road. He was talented and smart, and was well-known wherever he went... ... ... ... .
The above is He Tengjiao’s basic resume before he took up the post of Governor of Huguang.
After Qin Mu saw it, he felt very upset. He defeated a group of bandits, beheaded more than 400 of them, and subdued a small group of local bandits. He became more and more famous and was promoted all the way.
When did I not have more heads than him when I built the Jingguan? Now I am just a governor, um, and I have the title of Marquis of Huaiyin, but what does Marquis of Huaiyin mean? Is he implying that his fate will be a replica of Han Xin
He Tengjiao hurried back from Nanchang, and when he arrived in Zhuzhou he learned that his governor's office had been occupied by Qin Mu.
He also collected a lot of information related to Qin Mu. From the comprehensive knowledge, He Tengjiao had no doubt that Qin Mu was a ruthless person. He built one Jingguan after another, each one taller than the last. A few days ago, he even killed 20,000 left-wing soldiers who were harassing Jiangxi in Liling County. His notoriety was so fierce that no one in the Ming Dynasty could match him.
The closer He Tengjiao got to Changsha, the more uneasy he felt, a bit like "the closer I get to my hometown, the more nervous I feel and I dare not ask the people who come to visit me."
First of all, how to get Qin Mu to move out of the governor's office? Just this alone made him feel dizzy. If he was not careful, it would be a fatal blow.
But it is not possible to stop Qin Mu from moving out. If he cannot get his own government office back, how can he, as the governor, still have the face to stay in Huguang
He Tengjiao, who was caught in a dilemma, even thought about resigning and going home, but this was just a thought. In this world, no place is safe without power. If he went home, he would probably die faster.
Finally, they arrived in Changsha. He Tengjiao, along with two of his staff members and several subordinates who had fled to Jiangxi with him, entered the South Gate. The scene along the street surprised He Tengjiao. First of all, there were slogans everywhere, including the "Three Disciplines and Eight Points of Attention" that he was already familiar with.
The soldiers patrolling the city walked in neat rows of ten people each. The people on the street would give way to the soldiers, but they were not afraid. At the street corner, the goods on a carriage happened to fall down. The driver stopped the carriage to pick up the goods, blocking the entire street, and the carriages and horses were crowded on both sides.
The patrolling soldiers did not yell at the driver, but took the initiative to help him pick up the scattered goods and load them onto the cart. No soldier took the opportunity to hide his belongings. Facing the driver who thanked him profusely, the patrolling soldiers just smiled and went about clearing the streets.
The road was soon cleared again. He Tengjiao even saw a few children following the soldiers patrolling the city, imitating their heroic steps and singing happily:
The East is Red,
The sun rises.
China produced a Qin Wenzhi,
He works for the happiness of the people.
Hoo ya hey ya...
He is the people's savior
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This song is catchy, and when the children sing it, it can be heard all over the street, and people along the street listen to it happily, and even hum along.
He Tengjiao silently recited the lyrics sung by the children in his mind, and couldn't help but gasp. Don't underestimate this kind of children's song. It can root something in the hearts of the people without them realizing it, thus achieving a subtle effect.
At certain times, the role of these nursery rhymes is immeasurable, like the one from the Yuan Dynasty, "Don't say the stone man has only one eye; he stirs up the Yellow River and the whole world rebels." It can be said that just one sentence can make people all over the world follow his lead.
Now that these nursery rhymes in Changsha have spread, Qin Mu will unknowingly become the savior in the hearts of the people. Moreover, judging from the orderly streets, harmonious relations between the army and the people, bustling commerce, and the happy faces of the people, Qin Mu has indeed governed Changsha and the entire Huguang region well, so it goes without saying that the people support him.
Finally arriving home, He Tengjiao looked at the busy scene in the governor's office and couldn't help but hesitate. It was only when the guards at the front door came up to him and asked him that he had to reveal his identity.
In the second hall of the yamen, Qin Mu was asking Liu Boquan about rebuilding Yuelu Academy, when Li Shi came in and reported: "Sir, He Tengjiao and several officials from the former governor's office have arrived and want to see you, sir."
"Haha, here we are. Ask him to wait for a moment. I still have some official business to deal with." Qin Mu smiled and instructed, then asked Liu Boquan: "How much is the total cost? Have you roughly calculated it?"
Liu Boquan quickly replied: "The war in Huguang has just ended. As long as the general laborers are provided with three meals a day, there will be no shortage of work..."
Qin Mu heard this and immediately waved his hand and said, "We can't do this. It's not enough to just provide three meals a day. We must pay the laborers a certain amount of money. I am an official, not a pure businessman, so I can't just save money and ignore the development of people's livelihood in Huguang. It seems that I need to explain the economic laws contained in this to you.
The lower class people had limited economic resources and had to rely heavily on the employment of the gentry and wealthy families. However, the Dashi Army had just ravaged Huguang, and the gentry and wealthy families in Huguang were almost uprooted. Now they could not protect themselves and could provide very few employment opportunities for the lower class people. In other words, the lower class people had a very difficult economic source. If this situation could not be improved for a long time, it would be difficult for the people's livelihood in Huguang to develop.
At this time, the government needs to invest and distribute money to the people, so as to effectively improve the recovery of the economy and people's livelihood. Only when people's livelihood is restored can the government recover more money in the future. Boquan, money must be allowed to flow in order to produce benefits. You should think about the reason carefully when you have time. You can save money where it shouldn't be spent, but it is not right to save money blindly. "
Liu Boquan bowed and replied solemnly: "I will keep your teachings in mind and think carefully about your words."
"Well, go ahead."
Liu Boquan did some calculations and said quickly, "Your Excellency, if we include the labor costs of three thousand laborers, it will cost about 100,000 taels to restore the academy to its original size. As of today, 23,621 taels have been allocated for the purchase of bricks, tiles, wood, and food. I will have to ask Fang Zhongzhi, who is in charge of the construction work, for the specific progress of the reconstruction before I can get an answer from you, Your Excellency."
When Qin Mu heard that it would cost 100,000 taels, he felt that it was a bit too much, so he said, "It doesn't have to be completely rebuilt as it was originally, and it doesn't need to be so luxurious. The teaching buildings and dormitories should be strong and durable, and there should be no need for carved beams and painted buildings. If you can save money, you can buy more books for the academy. You go down first and make a new budget."
"Yes, sir."
After seeing Liu Boquan off, Qin Mu immediately put on a serious expression and told Li Shi outside the door, "Bring He Tengjiao in."
He Tengjiao was brought into the second hall alone and came to the signing room that once belonged to him. Behind the desk sat a young official, who was handsome and elegant yet exuded a strong sense of strength. He was wearing the second-rank governor's uniform embroidered with peacock pheasants, which made He Tengjiao have an illusion: there was already a governor here, and he was a bit redundant.
He Tengjiao was about to speak when Qin Mu glanced at him and asked Yang Shen, who was standing beside him, "Yang Shen, tell me, what are your responsibilities as a governor?"
"Your Excellency, the governor-general is responsible for pacifying the local areas, inspecting the subordinates, and supervising military affairs, that is, he is in charge of the military and political affairs of a province."
"Then as a governor, what crime should I be charged with according to the law for abandoning land?"
"According to the law, serious offenses should be executed, while minor offenses should be dismissed from their posts and questioned."
"So if the whole province is abandoned, does that count as a serious offense?"
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Qin Mu and Yang Shen asked and answered each other, ignoring He Tengjiao. He Tengjiao's face turned red and white. He had just taken office for a short time, and Hu Guang's affairs had not been completely sorted out, but Zhang Xianzhong attacked, and the defenders in various places fled, even Huguang General Yin Xianmin surrendered. He was lucky to escape because he saw the opportunity early.
But can all the responsibilities be shirked with these reasons? Especially in front of Qin Mu. In contrast, he had been in Huguang for at least three months before Zhang Xianzhong attacked him; Qin Mu had not yet taken office when Huichang was occupied by bandits;
When Zhang Xianzhong attacked, Huguang was in despair, and he, as the governor, did not play any role at all. Qin Mu led 2,000 troops on an expedition and drove Zhang Xianzhong away... ... Well, let's not compare, there is no comparison!
He Tengjiao had anticipated all the possibilities of meeting Qin Mu, but he never expected this kind of situation. For a moment, he was speechless.
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ps: Well, I received more than 30 birthday wishes today. Haoyuan would like to thank you all. As I said, as long as you are thoughtful, it’s good. Don’t worry about spending money. Just choose the last free option.
The New Year is coming, and everyone has many places to spend money, and it's not easy. Well, when we enter the first month of the year, if everyone gives me a small red envelope, I will be satisfied.
.(To be continued..)
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