The Peng family has its current status because of reputation.

Reputation is invisible and intangible, but it has an indescribable effect both in ancient and modern times.

When a family can flourish and reproduce, reputation is essential. Only with reputation can there be a family centripetal force. As long as the people want, even if there are no officials and officials in the clan who can be suppressed, they can form a powerful force.

The Peng family is spread all over the world in Longyou, including local gentry and merchants. With the reputation of the Peng family, they have achieved convenience in all aspects and thus strengthened themselves. When they become stronger, they will feed back their families, and the two sides have formed a virtuous cycle.

They helped each other and supported each other, forming an invisible force, which made outsiders respect their Peng family, and the Peng family was also proud of being in the Peng family.

This is not only the Peng family, but also the five noble families of the noble families.

Why were the five-nation families so awesome in their early years?

It is because they have an unparalleled reputation and are a being admired by everyone in the scholars.

A noble family without reputation is like Liu Yuxi's poem "Wuyi Lane" "In the old days, the swallows in front of the King and Xie Hall flew into the homes of ordinary people!"

The Wang and Xie families were so glorious in the past. Once the fame was gone, it was no different from ordinary people.

Now that the Peng family is seeking an argument, it has forced Pei Min to become a condemnation meeting for the Peng family, and an unknown scandal in the clan family has been revealed one by one.

Later, when someone mentioned the Peng family in Longyou, they thought of not the families spread all over Longyou, but laughing stocks, and some of them were just infamous.

How can a family with only a notorious place to gain a foothold?

This is true. Today, things are spreading. Many Peng family members have left the Peng family and are unwilling to be implicated. Those who were originally friends with the Peng family have also cut off contact. This has led to many difficulties for the descendants of the Peng family to marry. The largest family in Longyou's surname went straight down and rushed towards decline.

Old Mrs. Peng looked at Pei Min not far away, with fear and hatred in her eyes. Thinking of the prospects of the Peng family, she was so sad that she was so angry.

Gu Xin, who was in the dark in the government office, looked at Pei Min who was calm in his eyes, and he had no choice but to be respectful: he had a clear conscience in handling today's affairs, and Old Lady Peng forced and intervened, but left him helpless. He was not easy to come forward, and was afraid of intensifying the situation, so he could only think about how to deal with it.

As an "outsider", Gu Xin could see clearly and understand better than anyone else. From the very beginning, the Peng family was trapped in Pei Min's layout.

Pei Min really knows nothing about the Peng family?

Of course he knew that the situation was just like a foot binding, smelly and long, and could not tell where the truth was.

Pei Min deliberately pretended not to know the reason, took another approach, and started with the Peng family hindering the government orders, forcibly breaking the deadlock.

Gu Xin thought about the step-by-step planning and in another way, he forced out the truth, and his methods were so sharp that he could not do anything.

Thinking of Taozhou's dilemma and looking at Pei Min's methods, Gu Xin ignited hope in his heart: Maybe he can protect this acre of Taozhou.

"We were all bewitched by Mr. Peng. The governor Pei is kind-hearted, so let us go this time."

"It's all the old guy's fault..."

"It was Mr. Peng who bewitched..."

Seeing that the situation was over, the Peng family forced to pass the blame, intending to stay out of the matter.

Pei Min looked at the faces of the sinners who intended to escape from the sinners. Compared to the shamelessness of Mrs. Peng's sake, the people who were both sides were even more disgusting.

Pei Min said mercilessly: "Ignorance is not a reason for crime, nor is it an excuse. Everyone, regardless of gender, age, is put into prison and wait for the death toll. Participants who participated in hoarding food and intend to make money in the country will be put into death row and their families are not allowed to visit them."

Everyone was unsatisfied when they saw Pei Min beat the Peng family and even put everyone in a prison, even dead cell, which made the law severe and everyone was ashamed.

Seeing that many people who came to ask for food were already gathered around him, Pei Min said loudly: "Where is Changshi Gu?"

When Gu Xin saw Pei Min calling him, he hurriedly ran from the darkness and said, "I am here!"

Pei Min said: "You immediately draft official documents and cancel food from tomorrow..." As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Xin's face changed inexplicably.

Most of the people around were empty, waiting for the Taozhou government to release food to solve the problem of food and clothing. Hearing this, he muttered angrily.

Pei Min was indifferent to the protests of the people around him and continued to whisper: "Look for twenty important roads with Taozhou, and according to the registered population in his family, he will give away the noodles for ten days. Everyone has a share. He will receive it every ten days."

moment!

The angry cries were gone, and instead they were cheers.

The excited people knelt down and worshiped:

"Xie Pei!"

"Long live the governor Pei!"

"Governor Pei is a good official and a good person!"

All kinds of excited shouts came in succession.

Pei Min was instantly glad that he was in the Tang Dynasty, otherwise, this "Long Live" would be enough to make his political future worry. "Long Live" became synonymous with the emperor only in the Song Dynasty. Before that, he shouted long live to express his gratitude, not to be impassive.

Pei Min waved his hand and signaled: "This is not Min's credit, it is Your Majesty's compassion. You should thank him, thank you!"

The voice of "Long live Your Majesty" also came immediately.

Du Binke watched Pei Min come to Taozhou for only a short time and had already won the hearts of the people of Taozhou. He was stunned and was completely puzzled. He asked himself that he did not do worse than Pei Min. Since he succeeded as the governor of Taozhou, there have been no people starving to death in the state.

Even because of food shortage, I was trying hard to maintain stability in the state. I was unable to compare with Pei Min’s short words?

But he didn't know that the same result would have different effects.

Du Binke did a good job and arranged for the government office to cook for the people every day to solve the food and clothing of the people. However, the people could not solve the uneasiness in their hearts. They were not sure when they would have no food to eat and when the court would cut off their food.

Pei Min directly putting rice and grain for ten days and letting them deal with it themselves is equivalent to giving them a reassurance, so that they can truly see that there is surplus grain in their homes, rather than waiting for the court's alms every day.

These tiny details seem to be similar, but in fact they are a slight mistake and a huge mistake.

Gu Xin saw Pei Min giving all kindness and power in a short period of time, and the respect in his heart became more and more strong, he took the order.

After today's incident, Pei Min's thundering methods spread like wildfire.

The arrogant Peng family made him heal and paralyzed, let alone others?

The people were at ease, and the gentry who had the intention of stealing the chicken also stopped thinking and did not dare to act rashly.

Especially after the trial, all those who participated in the garrison of grain and national wealth, whether intentionally or not, would be severely punished and executed as long as they were involved. They were only shocked by the ulterior motives of the little girl with ulterior motives.

In the next few days, Pei Min officially took over the position of governor of Taozhou and dealt with matters in Taozhou.

He then met with the county magistrates from three counties and 11 villages in Taozhou, Lizheng, and learned about their local situation.

In fact, he has been to Taozhou in person and conducted field investigations. He didn't know much about the situation in Taozhou, but he knew very well. The county magistrate wanted to hide it from him, but he couldn't.

As described truthfully, no matter how bad the situation is, it can be accepted. If Pei Min intends to deceive the superiors and hide the subordinates, he will not be polite to them and will directly dismiss their positions and allow those who can do so.

Pei Min has no power to appoint officials, but he has the power to depose officials and appoint acting officials.

Given Li Longji's current importance to Taozhou, as long as Pei Min explains the situation in detail, it is also a decree to be transferred to an agent.

After gaining a deeper understanding of Taozhou, Pei Min once again invited the first leader of the three counties and 11 villages to Taozhou.

Looking at the county magistrate sitting upright in the hall, Li Zheng, Pei Min nodded slightly: Maybe his thunderous means of dealing with the Peng family have been spread, and all officials will not be despised because of his age, and will be cautious.

"Today I call you here to discuss the issue of Taozhou's future exhibition." Pei Min Gao sat down and glanced at Gu Xin and many county magistrates. Li said: "According to statistics, Taozhou currently has 5,700 households and a population of 33,021. In my memory, Taozhou was Zhongzhou many years ago. The households of 30,000 have been raised to Shangzhou, and 20,000 have been raised to Zhongzhou. In other words, Taozhou now only has 30,400 people. Manpower is the foundation of exhibition, and so much manpower has been lost, no wonder Taozhou's situation is getting worse and worse."

"I would like to give some suggestions to Taozhou people. First, Your Majesty has given a tax exemption license for three years. We must seize this tax exemption opportunity to attract lost people to return to our hometown, attract outsiders and people to move in and visit businessmen, and increase prosperity in the country."

"Secondly, Taozhou has only 33,021 people, but it is divided into three counties and eleven villages. The people are too scattered, which is not conducive to development, and it is really redundant. This official decided to divide one county and eleven villages away. All the people in Taozhou must live in Taozhou city or county... gather the people in one place, and only by getting up can the overall prosperity be driven."

"Third, to calm the hearts of the people. The main reason for the unstable hearts of Taozhou is that they cannot make a living, the land is destroyed, and the people have nothing to do. I think they should not stick to a mu of land. When they persuade the people to give up farming and make a living by their business, this can be discussed."

Pei Min said that the implication was already very obvious. The first two opinions had no room for negotiation, and only the third one could come up with it.

Just a discussion!

I have seen domineering, but I have never seen such domineering.

The county magistrate of three counties and 11 villages is the main force, and you don’t know what to say when you look at me.

Pei Min’s three proposals are aside.

First, second, it can be considered as the right medicine for the situation in Taozhou.

Three-year duty-free is Taozhou's trump card. As long as Taozhou can settle down, a large number of foreign populations will surely flow into the prefecture. Naturally, no one has any objections to such a huge good thing.

The people are scattered, each has their own duties and lives their own lives. They cannot drive local exhibitions. Only when they get together can they form a relationship of interest and drive exhibitions.

Who can't understand the key of this?

However, the abolition of one county and one eleven villages seriously threatened their own interests.

Especially those who are honest, everyone looks like they dare to be angry but not speak out. If it were the former governor Du Binke, they would have already started a fuss, but now they don’t have the courage to face Pei Min who just burned the fire.

Pei Min smiled and said, "You don't have to be in a hurry to be indignant. It is not abolishing the border system in Chang'an, which divides the county into multiple urban and village areas. The people will continue to be controlled by you, just bringing them together to stimulate the exhibition."

Everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after hearing this. After careful consideration, they thought it was feasible.

Zhang Hongdao, the magistrate of Meixiang County, said: "Governor Pei's opinion is consistent with Taozhou Zhan, but the people are loving their families and land, so they may not be willing to move!"

Pei Min said without hesitation: "This is the time for you to play your role. You can't do this. What kind of salary should you get?" He paused and said: "Also, remember that you can't be strong, and focus on persuasion. Tell them that they are not just for the sake of development, but also for the purpose of protection. Taozhou is vast and sparsely populated, which is most conducive to the scattered rangers. The scattered are too wide, so my Taozhou soldiers cannot take care of each other. But as long as they are in the county, my Tang soldiers will be able to protect them."

Zhang Hong nodded to show that he understood!

The others also looked strongly supportive.

Xie Rong, the head of Xihe Village, said: "Governor Pei is adapting to the times and admires me. It is just the third point to give up farming. I can't figure it out. My Tang Dynasty attaches importance to farming. If I give up farming, what will the 33,000 people in Taozhou eat?"

Pei Min asked back, "If you don't give up on farming, you will have something to eat?"

Xie Rong couldn't answer.

"Min has a close friend who once told me that relying on the mountains and rivers to eat water, managing local areas, and displaying local specialties, specialties are the top priority!" Pei Min remembered the days when he talked with Yan Gaoqing and Yuan Luqian. In those few months, they learned from each other and worked hard together. Now I really miss it.

After a pause, he said: "Yaozhou is rich in water and grass, suitable for animal husbandry, not farming and cultivation, and cannot draw on the strengths of Yaozhou. Instead of developing agriculture, it is also trampled by the Tubo Rangers from time to time, it is better to give up farming and seek other methods directly."

"Isn't it because I want to develop animal husbandry, right?" An official looked at Pei Min with some anxiety. The biggest problem in Taozhou was not how to develop it, but Tubo invaded. Even the fields could not be protected, let alone cattle and sheep. Showing animal husbandry was equivalent to sending cattle and sheep to Tubo.

Pei Min smiled and did not respond, but waved his hand, and someone raised a large, fine and crystal-clear stone and said, "What do you think this is?"

Zhang Hong, Xie Rong and other county magistrates were tugging at the corner of their mouths and said in unison: "Isn't it Taoshi? How much does it need in Taohe River?"
Chapter completed!