Dozens of county magistrates at the scene, including Li Ling, were frightened by the order from the governor. If they hadn't known about the identity gap between the two sides, they would have really opposed it loudly.

Li Ling frowned even more and looked at Wen Ming steadily, with a more suspicious heart. Is Governor Wen really intending to disrupt Jiangnan again? Is it really like he suspected that in the previous chaos, Governor Wen had another identity?

It’s not Li Ling’s fault for being suspicious, it’s really that these two orders are too unreasonable.

The chaos in Jiangnan has just settled. Many people have just returned to their hometowns and have not yet settled their livelihoods, so they have to collect taxes. Isn’t this a sucking bone and sucking marrow and forcing people to the dead? Once people in various places find that they have really reached a desperate situation, they are afraid that they can immediately launch another civil rebellion, which will cause the situation in Jiangnan that has just improved.

As for thorough investigation and investigation of the possible collusion with the Luotian Sect in the local area, it will cause panic. Even if Li Ling is radical, he does not think that he should do this now. Now, appease the people and stabilize the local area is the top priority for all county magistrates to do!

Once the two orders are truly implemented forcibly, the consequences will be really unimaginable, so you must never follow them!

This is what the county magistrates in the department thought in their hearts. They did not dare to speak out because of the status and power of the governor. For a moment, the hall fell into a strange silence, and everyone frowned and looked down, not knowing what to do.

Until Wen Ming yelled again, "What, do you don't agree with my official's order?"

"Please think twice about this matter. This matter will probably cause Jiangnan to be in chaos. People everywhere have already suffered from floods and soldiers. They can't be exploited like this anymore!" Finally, an official plucked up his courage to express his worries.

One person spoke, and the others became bolder and followed up: "Yes, Master Futai, this fact needs to be considered. Now the returnees from Kunshan County are only 50% of the original ones. If they really force them to be anxious, I am afraid, I am afraid..."

"Sir, this approach is like fishing in the end of the lake. No matter how rich my Jiangnan is, if there are no people, I am afraid I will fall into poverty..."

"Please think twice before you act..."

All the county magistrates stood up one after another, and after a big prayer, they only hoped that the governor could take back his orders and should not insist on such unrealistic orders.

"Ahem, Master Futai, the officials also feel that this matter is up to date. This government order is easy, but it is difficult for all the county magistrates to implement it." Finally, several Jinling officials who have been silent since entering the hall also agreed. Not only civil officials said this, but the two military generals also meant the same. They believed that now everything should be focused on comforting the people and resting the people, and other matters can be temporarily put aside.

Many people persuaded Wen Ming's face changed suddenly, and he immediately slapped the table and said, "Do you think this is the meaning of the official? This is the imperial court's meaning. The Political Affairs Hall ordered people to deliver it to me in a hurry half a month ago! The official has made some changes. Because he is worried that things will be difficult, he only found you, twenty counties that were not too severely affected. Why, are you going to disobey your life?"

He pushed the court forward, and the county magistrates couldn't say anything against each other. Li Ling frowned even deeper. Obviously Wen Ming would not lie on this matter, but the court... how could Lu and others make such a decision that would only force Jiangnan even more chaotic?

Even if we don’t mention floods, this movement alone is enough to allow the court to reduce Jiangnan taxes as a means to safeguard the people. How can we do the opposite? Li Ling, who has long seen the ability of important officials in the court, wouldn’t they be so confused.

As his mind moved, Li Ling didn't care about the superiors and inferiors, and bowed a little, saying, "Master Futai, can you let the officials take a look at the imperial court's orders? The officials have no doubts about your intentions, just..."

"Yes." Without waiting for Li Ling to give further explanation, Wen Ming nodded. Following his instructions, a servant next to him handed him a book. Li Ling took it and browsed it quickly. Whether it was the lyrics and compositions or the seal signatures left in the end, it proved that this was indeed a real imperial decree, confirmed through the seal seal of the Political Affairs Hall, and had an absolute legal order.

As a result, Li Ling's doubts became even more serious. How could this be? Prime Minister Lu, how could the emperor make such a decision? Could it be that the Dayue court will be in bad luck this year and suffer from disasters everywhere, so that the national treasury is empty. It is necessary to obtain considerable money and grain from Jiangnan to maintain the situation?

No, this is impossible. He has read all the reports of the residences during these days, but he did not find that there are other places other than Jiangnan that have suffered famine. In this way, there must be other hidden information. What is the problem?

Li Ling carefully read the whole book again. After a moment, he raised his eyebrows and realized the meaning contained in the article. The doubts on his face gradually dissipated, and he handed the book back.

Seeing Li Lingshu spread his eyebrows, the others were a little confused. Just as they were about to ask, Wen Ming said again: "You can also circulate it. I think the court has a deep meaning to make this arrangement. As long as you do your job according to the court's wishes, you will naturally be able to do the credit at that time."

The county magistrates said it was only so they began to circulate the decree. Slowly, some people showed an understanding expression, while others were still confused. However, according to the reactions of other colleagues, they also guessed that things should not be what they thought just now. Although they didn't know the consequences for a while, they felt much more at ease.

When the governor saw this, he made the final decision: "This matter is settled. Your counties are just the beginning. After the matter is completed, in the year, all parts of Jiangnan will follow this. Now the Japanese officials have summoned you here, first to convey the order of the court, and secondly to give you courage. As long as you let go, if there is any trouble, my official and the governor's yamen will naturally help you solve it. Do you understand?"

"The official understands!" Li Ling and several other officials who had already seen the true meaning of it immediately responded, and then the others followed up again in hesitation. Although the response seemed a little messy, Wen Ming still smiled with satisfaction: "It's so good, do it boldly, I have everything!"

Everyone said yes again, and then looked at the sky. It was already noon, so they planned to leave. Especially those who had not understood the profound meaning of the government orders, they were even more anxious to go out and ask others. Unexpectedly, before they could ask for a withdrawal, Wen Ming spoke again, but this time he looked at Li Ling: "You are Li Ling, the magistrate of Huating County?"

"It's the official." Li Ling bowed again, but he was a little curious. What happened to the other party suddenly found him?

"I heard that in this Jiangnan Rebellion, Huating County has made a lot of efforts." Wen Ming still looked at him with a smile.

"I am ashamed of the praise of Master Futai. I am just doing my duty."

"You are too humble. I have carefully investigated it. This rebellion may have become even bigger. It is because your Huating County attracted a lot of rebels and blocked their consecutive attacks that the situation in Songjiang Prefecture can quickly stabilize. Moreover, I also heard that you had trained an army early to fight the rioters and rely on this army to help guard Songjiang Prefecture City, so that the local elite soldiers of Shanzi Camp can take their hands to pacify the rebels everywhere. Is this true?"

The Governor Wen said this one by one, which immediately made everyone in the hall sigh. The officials who were also the same county dictator had obviously looked at Li Ling with admiration and surprise. Especially the two county magistrates from Yangzhou opened their mouths and wanted to thank them. They had really relied on the timely appearance of the Shanzi Camp to kill the rebels and save the city and lives.

Even Xiang Fantian, who had been quiet all the time, looked at Li Ling carefully and praised him gently: "Okay! This time, County Magistrate Li will plan to make the most of his achievements!"

"I dare not take it, I dare not take it. The real quelling of the rebellion was the troops stationed in Shanziying and other prefectures. The soldiers of our Huating County only made small efforts, and the subordinates could not bear any credit. It was just that when it happened, they had to protect themselves like this." Li Ling hurriedly waved his hand and said modestly.

Wen Ming smiled again and looked at Li Ling deeply: "So, Magistrate Li County, are you admitting everything I have just said, admitting that you have already raised private soldiers?"

Li Ling, who was nodding, suddenly was stunned. The smiles on the faces of others and the words of admiration on their lips froze there, feeling that something was wrong with this.

"Master Futai, what do you mean by...?"

"Don't I understand what I said? Merit is merit, and fault is fault. You have made merit. If it weren't for your Huating County army to attract rebels in time and share the pressure, I'm afraid the rebellion in the south of the Yangtze River would become more and more difficult to control." Wen Ming's face no longer had a smile, and he had a full-time expression. "But it is also true that you have raising private soldiers. Why are you, a county magistrate, and you, a county magistrate, have these soldiers and horses there? I remember very clearly that our court rules, local officials, and the governors have no right to command troops, and you, Li Ling, are so lawless in Huating. What are the conspiracies? "

Li Ling felt a chill coming, and he almost jumped from his seat. If the charge was detained, he would not have enough life to die. He quickly defended loudly: "Sir, please tell me, the lower official, the lower official just summoned Ding Zhuang in the city to piece together a team when the chaos broke out. He had never done anything to privately accumulate troops, nor did he have any intention of being unjust..."

"Hmph, you are so clever. An army that has just formed has such combat power. Can you help you fight back several times of the enemy? Can you help defend the city? Do you think I and the people in the world are fools? If someone comes, take down Li Ling for me, it is of great importance. I must interrogate him carefully!"
Chapter completed!