Zhu Cixiang originally wanted to deal with Wang Xueming, the garrison eunuch, but thought that he must have bigger problems in the land annexation, so he decided to settle the general ledger with him after the land inventory.

Regardless of whether they are eunuchs or gentry officials, as long as they dare to act as ghosts and monsters in the land reform, Zhu Cixiang will treat them with one word:

"kill!"

After Ma Shiying finished speaking, Zhu Cixiang glanced at the faces of the eunuch and Fengyang Magistrate, and immediately saw their expressions clearly.

Zhu Cixiang said in a cold tone:

"Three days later, land inventory will be carried out in all thirteen counties of Fengyang's five prefectures. Fengyang prefect and Fengyang governor will strictly supervise the inspection, and Fengyang Eighth Guards will be no exception, and they will also start inventorying military land.

As a person sent by the Ming Dynasty royal family, Wang Daman had to set an example and immediately urged the imperial mausoleum guards to independently start an inventory of the guard land after returning.

The capital commander can reserve 300 acres of land, the deputy commander can reserve 250 acres of land, the 1,000 households can reserve 200 acres of land, the deputy 1,000 households can reserve 15 acres, the 100 households can reserve 130 acres of land, and the deputy 100 households can reserve 130 acres of land.

One hundred acres of land.

All generals who have occupied land must hand it over. Those who have occupied a particularly large amount of land must pay a certain amount of fines. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"

Although they were panicking, the four of them still bowed to receive the order:

"According to the order!"

Zhu Cixiang finally looked at Yang Yufan, the commander-in-chief of Fengyang. Yang Yufan was not bad. Although he could not be said to be untainted, at least he did not get involved with those corrupt officials.

Zhu Cixiang had a good sense of him, and he also focused on investigating his plans. Whether Yang Yufan could become the direct army of Emperor Shenwu depended on his role in the land reform.

"General Yang, the land reform will definitely be blocked by some people, and there are even desperadoes who will not hesitate to take risks. You will lead your troops to Shouzhou to ensure the smooth progress of the land inventory. I will give you the Shangfang Sword. If you encounter stubborn people,

The spiritual ones will be killed without mercy!"

Yang Yufan was overjoyed when he heard this. Emperor Shenwu actually gave Shang Fang a sword to him, a small soldier in Fengyang.

You know, in the past, only imperial envoys and extremely important military attachés could obtain the Shangfang Sword, such as Yuan Chonghuan and others, and Yang Yufan is nothing, he is not even as good as a thousand generals of the National Guard Army.

Emperor Shenwu was obviously testing him. If he did not disappoint Emperor Shenwu, he would most likely join the National Protector Army. Joining the National Protector Army meant that he would have the opportunity to be promoted to a higher rank. This is the dream of all generals!

If he cannot join the National Protective Army, if he cannot become the direct army of Emperor Shenwu, he may be the general soldier for the rest of his life. Without a backing in the court, it will be very difficult to go further...

Yang Yufan's face flushed with excitement and he hurriedly bowed to receive the order:

"According to the decree, I will not disappoint the Holy One!"

Zhu Cixiang smiled slightly and said:

"You will offend many people, and you may become a sinner for the ages. Aren't you afraid? I will not force you. If you feel that you are powerless, I will choose someone else!"

"Your Majesty, I am not afraid. As a military general of the Ming Dynasty, I should die for the Ming Dynasty and for Your Majesty. Anyone who dares to block His Majesty's land reform will be killed by Yang Yufan!..."

Yang Yufan's statement made Zhu Cixiang very satisfied, but it made Ma Shiying and the other three a little frightened.

This is the rhythm of forcibly advancing the land reform, and for this reason, many people will be killed. Emperor Shenwu is truly worthy of being the famous little evil star back then...

Zhu Cixiang nodded and said to Ma Shiying and eunuch Wang Yueming:

"Now that the Ming Dynasty has separated civil and military systems, as eunuchs and civil servants, I hope that your hands will not stretch too long.

Wu Ming has been beheaded by Zhou Yuji, Duke of Chengguo. I don’t want you to have another chance, so go back and prepare for land reform!”

Zhu Cihong's few words almost scared the spirits of Fengyang garrison eunuch and governor Ma Shiying away.

When Gao Yigong and others entered Fengyang, in order to control them, the garrison eunuch discussed with Ma Shiying to transfer a thousand households to supervise this team that had just surrendered to the imperial court.

This kind of thing was normal in the past, but they didn't expect that they would touch the red line of Emperor Shenwu's civil and military system. Seeing Emperor Shenwu's gloomy face, the two of them hurriedly knelt down to apologize:

"Your Majesty, I know that I am guilty, please punish me!"

"Your Majesty, this slave is aware of his crime and please punish him, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Cixi snorted coldly:

"I won't argue with you for the time being. You can take care of yourself. If I find that you have slacked off during the land reform, you will be punished for both crimes. I will not show mercy. Retreat!"

"According to the decree, the guilty minister shall retire..."

The two people exited the palace tremblingly...

Most of the state and county officials in Fengyang's five prefectures and thirteen counties did not know how to ride horses. It took two days for them to arrive by carriage, and Zhu Cixiang went out again the next day.

This time he only brought Hu Bao, Shen Yunying, and Yue Yang. Just in case, Hu Bao and Yue Yang both carried a long bag with two AK47s in it...

Land reform is the top priority, but Zhu Cixiang also needs to understand the local people's sentiments, and the crackdown on corrupt officials and evil forces must be carried out together, otherwise they will still exploit the people.

In a village outside Fengyang City, an old lady was washing clothes by the pond.

The aunt was sallow, skinny, and dressed in ragged clothes. She raised her arms from time to time to wipe the sweat from her forehead. She looked very lacking in nutrition.

At this time, four people walked into the village. They all looked at the aunt with smiles, and one of them, a middle-aged man, asked.

"Auntie, excuse me!"

The aunt raised her head and looked at the people who came. She saw that these people were very well-dressed and did not look like poor people.

She looked around warily, then continued washing clothes, ignoring these people.

It was Zhu Cihong and the others who came, and the person who just spoke to the aunt was Jin Yiwei who informed Yue Yang.

Seeing that the aunt ignored them, Zhu Cixi smiled helplessly. Seeing this, Shen Yunying immediately walked to the aunt. She smiled sweetly and said softly:

"Auntie, don't be afraid, we are not bad people."

While talking, Shen Yunying took out an ingot of about three taels of silver and placed it in the wooden basin next to the aunt.

The aunt immediately shook her head and refused:

"Girl, thank you very much. Although I am poor, I can't just ask for your money. Please take it back!"

Shen Yunying smiled brightly and then squatted next to the aunt.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "You're welcome, aunt. This is a reward from our young master. He is a good person. If aunt doesn't want the money, he will be very sad..."

The aunt was stunned for a moment and thought:

"No way? There are such good people? Isn't this pie in the sky?"

Seeing the aunt staring at the silver, Shen Yunying knew what she was thinking!

Three taels of silver is enough to feed my aunt and her family of four for half a month, how can I not be tempted?

"Auntie, please accept the money. You can answer a few questions from us, and this money will be used as a reward!"

"Really? But it seems unethical to do so!"

Although the aunt said so, her eyes were fixed on the money.

Don't say that people are poor and have short ambitions. It was normal for people to starve to death at that time.

In order to prevent the whole family from starving to death, the aunt did not put away the money, which is considered to be a good control.

Zhu Cixi also walked to the aunt's side, he smiled slightly and said:

Don't worry, ma'am, we don't have any bad intentions, we just want to inquire about something."

The aunt still didn't take away the money, but her attitude was much better.

"What do I, an old woman, know? If you have anything to say, just say it. I will tell you everything I know."

Zhu Cixi nodded and asked:

"Auntie, there seem to be very few people in the village. There are so many fertile fields in front of us that are not cultivated. Where have they gone?"

The aunt sighed and said:

"Well, no matter how many fields there are, it has nothing to do with us. They are all military fields and belong to the officers of the guard station.

At first they would rather waste it than plant it for us. Now we would rather beg for food than plant it.

Our family is also a military household. Our son died in the battle against the bandits. Later, the military fields were occupied by his superiors, and we couldn't even get enough to eat while working for them.

The food distributed to each family is only enough to last for two months. The rest of the time they have to rely on begging for food. Everyone in the village has gone out to beg for food, so of course not many people can be seen."

The aunt's words immediately made Zhu Cixiang's heart feel as if he had been pricked by a needle.

In order to clarify the situation, he continued to ask:

"Auntie, what do you mean, many military households have fled?"

The aunt sighed and said:

"Yes, my family's land has been invaded, and I have to farm it for them, and I don't give them any food. I can't let everyone in the family starve to death.

Therefore, many military households have fled with their families, so it would be good if a guard station now has only half the number of people it used to have."

Zhu Cixiang felt that he didn't want to continue asking because he wanted to kill someone now.

As expected, it is similar to historical records. Military households fled one after another in order not to starve to death.

The Southern Guards Station has long existed in name only, and there is no need for its existence at all.

Zhu Cihong asked for twenty taels of silver from Hu Bao, and then gently placed it in the aunt's wooden basin:

"Auntie, thank you for telling us so much, and thank you for your son's contribution to defending Fengyang. You can use the money to support your family.

You can inform the village that those who are out begging for food can come back, and you will soon have your own fields."
To be continued...