Chapter 707 Decision

Jiang Lang's decisive answer made the mayor feel somewhat powerless and didn't know how to say it. Jiang Lang also used their language, so everyone could hear it very clearly.

In this way, these people look at me and I look at you and are at a loss.

Jiang Lang smiled slightly at this time and asked, "By the way, the grain has been harvested now, so we should hurry up and plant rice. How is the preparation done!"

Jiang Lang asked so kindly, and the mayor could only answer: "The preparation has begun!"

Jiang Lang nodded and said, "Is there any practical difficulties?"

The mayor showed a look of hesitation on his face, but said, "There is no difficulty, everything goes smoothly!"

There was obviously a difficulty on his face, but it was hard to say. Jiang Lang looked down deliberately and said, "You mayor are not qualified!"

The mayor was shocked and thought Jiang Lang was angry. He quickly knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, saying, "Please forgive me!"

Jiang Lang did not call him up directly, but said, "You are also the mayor, and it was elected by the general public. Then you are equivalent to a bridge for the communication between the people and us, and plays a very important role. The most important point is that we need to understand through you what good role our policies have for the people and what disadvantages they have. In this way, we can improve our work and let the people live a peaceful life. There is a saying that it is better to go home to sell sweet potatoes than to be an official but not to be a ruler for the people. Although your town is not an official of the court, it is actually not bad.

If you think too much, what the people think, and what the people are anxious about is urgent. If you hide any difficulties, first, you are sorry to the people, second, we will not be happy because you concealed the matter. Now this land is actually full of devastation, the people are in poverty, and there are still many people who can’t even get enough food to pay for their meals. It also proves that there are still many things that we need to do, so you are actually our eyes, because you are closest to the people. You have to remember that what we need is not praise or concealment, but the truth!”

Jiang Lang's words were a little stern, and the majesty was naturally revealed. The mayor was sweating coldly when he heard it. However, unlike the fear that he had kneeled in front of those high-ranking officials before, now in his heart, there was a hint of respect and dedicated to the people. This is something that the people have always expected in their hearts, but it is rare to encounter.

He immediately kowtowed and said, "The people of the grass know that they are wrong!"

"It's great to know that you can correct your mistakes!"

Jiang Lang immediately said, then pointed to a commoner next to him and asked, "Then you also talk about what practical difficulties are there in your village now!"

This commoner has never seen a high-ranking official like Jiang Lang in his life. To put it bluntly, just like the emperor here, he couldn't help feeling nervous, and he stuttered a little. He said, "Big...Master...Master, actually...This..."

I stuttered for a long time, but I didn't say anything.

Jiang Lang smiled, making himself look more kind, and said, "Don't be nervous, just like talking as usual!"

However, the people still seemed very nervous. After holding it in for a long time, they finally said, "There are no animals!"

Jiang Lang also understood a little bit of his words. For the people, cattle are simply the lifeblood of their lives, but they cannot be separated from them. However, on the battlefield, the cows were snatched away by those people. This kind of wheat can be planted on dry land, but the rice cannot do it. It must be soaked in the fields and turned over the ground. Not only do these people in front of them have such problems, but almost all places have this problem. Moreover, after the war, the families of these people were already very short of labor force in their prime, so for them, the degree of difficulty was absolutely no less than harvesting food, and it was even more difficult.

But now it is obviously too late to introduce cattle and sheep from China. There is a time limit for cultivating grain, not just when you want to grow it.

If there are no animals, the only way to plow the fields is manpower, and for the lack of male Ding Zhenzi, this is undoubtedly a very difficult thing.

Faced with this problem, Jiang Lang couldn't help but fall into deep thought. However, after careful consideration, the only thing that can be used is still manpower. Of course, the most sufficient manpower is only his own soldiers. During this period, we must seize the time to develop animal husbandry. Fortunately, there are large grasslands in the Ming Dynasty, so the most lacking is livestock, but it will take some time to transport it over, and now it can only be through manpower.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lang naturally made a decision in his heart, which was to send soldiers to assist in the farming.

So Jiang Lang said, "This problem is not a problem. At that time, I will send soldiers to help you to ensure that the field is successfully plowed and that the grain is sown smoothly!"

Jiang Lang said this, which made the people who came today stunned. Of course, they couldn't help but feel happy. In this case, there should be no problem in sowing the food.

What else are these people hesitating at this time? They immediately said, "Thank you, sir!"

Jiang Lang raised his hand and said, "Everyone is up, but I have the same request!"

"Sir, please tell me!"

The mayor hurriedly said at this time that Jiang Lang's words just now have solved a big problem for this small town!

"You must cooperate!"

Of course, all the people present in Jiang Langdian can help them, but the most important thing is that they can only help them for a while. For soldiers, they can only help them for a while, but they cannot help them for a lifetime. They cannot make them feel dependent because of the help of soldiers. This is definitely not a good thing.

"This is certain, this is certain!"

The mayor nodded immediately and said that he was overjoyed to get help from the army. Of course, he needed good help. After all, this is their own home and the food he planted is also his own. Now the food in summer has been harvested, but he has not seen anyone collect taxes. You should know that most of the food had been transported to the homes of the old men at this time, which means that these people keep their word and say tax exemption, so of course they are tax-free. For many people, it is rare to have enough food, and children don’t have to cry hungry.

Now Jiang Lang actually promised that of course he had to cooperate.

Jiang Lang nodded and said, "Other point is that during the slack season, organize all the people in your town to build water conservancy. For those who have done a lot of work, the court will consider giving certain tax exemptions. Moreover, this water conservancy is also a crucial matter for agriculture. This is not for others, but for yourself!"

For agriculture, it depends to a large extent on the weather and good weather, so that there will be good harvests. However, if there is a drought season, the grain output will inevitably be greatly affected. Now this place is facing the sea and sea wind can bring very sufficient rainfall, but it does not mean that water conservancy is not needed, but on the contrary, water conservancy is even more needed.

The mayor did not expect Jiang Lang to make such a request. Of course, he also understood what Jiang Lang meant. Only with water can he sow grain and receive more food. This is the truth that children understand, not to mention that they can be tax-free. This is equivalent to building a house for their own home and others will give them money. Such a good thing is a good thing that cannot be found even with a lantern. Of course, the mayor did not need any hesitation and nodded quickly to agree.

"very good!"

Jiang Lang nodded again and said, "After you are done, I will use you as an example and promote it vigorously! Then the people of the whole country will use you as an example, and I hope you will not disappoint me!"

"We will live up to our expectations!"

These people said in unison, and in the mayor's heart, he was so happy now. He originally came to plead for mercy this time, but now he not only found reinforcements, but also found such a good job. In this way, his town would be famous all over the world.

"Okay, it's dark now. You will stay here tonight. Go back tomorrow. I will send someone to arrange a place for you!"

Jiang Lang said that it was almost dark now, and it seemed that it would not be displayed when they went back. After all, it took a lot of time to go to their town from here, and it was obvious that they had no horses.

"Thank you!"

The mayor thanked again. Seeing Jiang Lang's intention to leave, he quickly asked again: "By the way, sir, those generals, counting it, this is our fault. If we don't try to keep them, they will not violate military discipline!"

Jiang Lang waved his hand and said, "You can't blame you for this matter. To be honest, in the eyes of many people now, we are still invaders. Inviting my generals to dinner means that you have abandoned prejudice. This is what I want to see the most, so I don't blame you for this matter at all. On the contrary, I am very grateful to you!"

"But those generals were indeed punished for us, so please beg me!"

The mayor prayed again at this time.

"Military discipline is like a mountain!"
Chapter completed!