armyinform Chapter 451 Forced Suppression
Chapter 451 Forced Suppression
There is no doubt about Wu Sheng's business ability, and he remembers the data very well.
But this problem must be solved. Not to mention that I owe them a favor, Lin Feng is much more powerful than the Tartars.
"You go and select a magistrate for Qing County. The other two counties will consult together to see how to handle this. It must be done quickly and satisfactorily. Do you understand?"
Wu Sheng quickly bowed and said, "I understand. I'll do it right away."
After leaving the Military Commandery, Wu Sheng immediately sent someone to summon the magistrates of the two counties.
Originally thought it was not a big problem, but when the two county magistrates met Wu Sheng, they began to complain.
"Sir, our county has four townships and forty-two villages, all of which rely on fishing for their livelihood. Thousands of fishermen have watched helplessly as the water was taken away. This is ruining their livelihood."
Another county magistrate also had a sad face: "Sir, we can't give a hard and fast order on this matter. How are you going to let them live?"
Wu Sheng also began to scratch his head. How to resettle thousands of fishermen?
"They just made a small opening. How much water can they lose?"
"Small cut?"
A county magistrate widened his eyes.
"Sir, didn't you go and see? The canal is huge and runs quite low."
Another county magistrate also gestured with his hands: "If the canal is opened to divert water, the water level of Hongqing Lake will drop by at least half."
Of course, he was exaggerating a bit and trying to exaggerate the matter.
In short, Hongqing Lake is Yinzhou’s water resource, and it would be a pity if others took it away.
Wu Sheng had no choice but to point upwards.
"You two, this is an order from above. You have to do it whether you like it or not."
The two county magistrates had blank expressions on their faces and remained silent.
"Why, are you trying to disobey orders?"
The magistrate who spoke first was no longer silent.
"Sir, we can post the commander's order. As for what happens to the fishermen, we can't control it."
Wu Sheng was also a member of the diplomatic mission to Zhenxi at the time. When the Hongqing Lake water diversion agreement was signed, he felt reluctant.
Now it seems that such a large project has indeed brought huge losses to the people.
I can't bear it.
Having said that, there was nothing I could do but wave my hand.
"That's it, do it right away."
Wu Sheng was good friends with Deputy Commander Zhang Enyi. After explaining the situation here, he immediately went to find Zhang Enyi.
Zhang Enyi was still in Qing County, working with Ren Duoliji on post-war reconstruction.
The two were discussing something in the county government office. When they heard Wu Sheng coming, they asked someone to invite him into the house.
Wu Sheng walked into the room, bowed and said with a smile: "My two lords, thank you for your hard work."
"Please sit down. You came all this way here. What's the matter?"
Zhang Enyi looked at Wu Sheng and said.
Wu Sheng first took a sip of tea, coughed, and then told the story again.
Zhang Enyi frowned and didn't speak for a long time.
Ren Duoliji was a rough man, and he saw that the two men were silent.
"My suggestion is to persuade the fishermen to give up blocking the canal opening in Zhenxi. The government can give them some subsidies. It's best not to upset Lin Feng."
Wu Sheng was embarrassed: "Even if we give them a certain amount of subsidies, fishing is a long-term livelihood. You can't subsidize them forever."
Zhang Enyi also shook his head: "Ordinary people are not that stupid, so why not just give them some subsidies?"
"Lin Feng just helped us out of a difficult situation, shouldn't we help him in return?"
Rendorijit asked.
"I didn't say I wouldn't help. The key is how to help so that both parties are satisfied."
Wu Sheng said embarrassedly.
"What does the commander-in-chief say?"
Zhang Enyi is calmer.
"Alas, the commander-in-chief asked me to take care of it, but he didn't say how."
Wu Sheng spread his hands and looked at the two of them helplessly.
Ren Duoliji slammed the table and said, "It's not that difficult. Anyone who dares to harass us at the construction site again will be caught and beaten with dozens of boards."
"There are fishermen from seven townships and sixty-eight villages, with a total population of tens of thousands. What should we do if public outrage erupts?"
Wu Sheng stared at Ren Duoliji.
"Killing a chicken to scare the monkeys, who would dare to cause trouble with the government?"
Rendorijit said indifferently.
Wu Sheng shook his head: "To sacrifice our own interests for the benefit of another country is...inappropriate."
Ren Duoliji sneered: "Lin Feng is not someone you can easily mess with. You'd better be careful."
"This is Xixia Yinzhou, not his Dazong Zhenxi."
Wu Sheng was not to be outdone.
Ren Duoliji smiled and said, "You're right, but this isn't Tartar territory. Why haven't you shown any resistance to the Tartars?"
"you..."
Zhang Enyi waved his hand: "Stop arguing, let me think about it."
The two men immediately shut up, but continued to stare at each other like fighting cocks.
The room was quiet for half a minute before Zhang Enyi let out a breath.
"Inform the supervisors of each county to keep an eye on their people and not to gang up and harass the construction site again."
Wu Sheng frowned: "Sir, force it?"
"It's better to be forced than to be killed."
Zhang Enyi said lightly.
Wu Sheng was puzzled: "Sir, who dares to kill someone in our Yinzhou?"
Ren Duoliji said expressionlessly: "Lin Feng."
Wu Sheng was about to stiffen his neck to retort, but was stopped by Zhang Enyi.
"Officer Wu Jin, before Lin Feng was away from Hongqing Lake, the fishermen's disturbance wasn't a big deal. But now that Lin Feng is here and has informed the commander-in-chief, think about it. If something goes wrong again..."
Zhang Enyi didn't say anything else, but his meaning was clear.
Wu Sheng nodded helplessly. "Alright, I've already notified the county officials to post notices everywhere, warning all villagers not to cause trouble in the canals."
"That's not enough. We need to send someone to keep an eye on it. Anyone who dares to cause trouble again will be severely punished."
Zhang Enyi said firmly.
Wu Sheng reluctantly nodded: "Okay, I'll go talk to them."
As he watched Wu Sheng walk out the door, Zhang Enyi reminded him again.
"Remember, no one is allowed to cause trouble again, otherwise they will be severely punished."
Wu Sheng turned around and nodded to Zhang Enyi, indicating that he had heard it. Without saying anything, he turned around and left.
Jin Doriki shrugged: "This guy doesn't take the adults' words seriously."
Zhang Enyi's eyes showed worry.
"This matter is indeed difficult to handle. We are all from the same village, who would use force?"
"Lin Feng is not someone who is easy to talk to."
Zhang Enyi sighed: "Well, it would be good to teach them a lesson."
Hongqing Lake is very large, and the village closest to the canal project is called Liangjiabu.
There are more than 300 households in the village, and all the villagers make a living by fishing.
Seeing that the canal is so large, once it is dug, how much lake water will flow away?
The village chief Liang Shuisheng could not stay any longer, so he went from village to village, contacted fishermen from many villages, and jointly wrote a petition of all people and sent it to the township.
The township did not dare to make a decision and had to report to the county.
Dai Zhixing was the magistrate of Bin County. He also felt that it was a very unwise move for Yinzhou Prefecture to allow a large number of people to come and dig canals.
After receiving the petition from the people, he immediately attached his own official document and submitted it to the Yinzhou government.
Unexpectedly, after waiting for nearly a month, there was no movement in Yinzhou Prefecture.
If asked again, just say you don’t know.
It was obvious that the official documents and the petition from all people were suppressed by the higher authorities.