"Your Highness is a man of great talent and strategy.”
Although the wealthy families had other ideas, Li Jian had already given them huge benefits. They had no choice but to accept it.
Even if the noble families wanted to object to such an iron-blooded prince, they could only communicate with each other in their internal organs and did not dare to reveal anything.
Li Jian waved his hand and said in a dignified manner," Alright, you can go back now. Everyone, take out 10,000 to 100,000 wen first. It will be used for the expenses of the road guards. If you don't take it, you won't be able to receive my protection.”
After the wealthy families bowed, they walked out with joy and complicated feelings.
On the way, they were surprised to see the county magistrates of every county in Bingzhou being escorted into the Provincial Governor's Office by the soldiers.
This was the task that Li Jian had given Luo Binwang and Xue Rengui. They were to escort all the county magistrates to Bingzhou City.
If he wanted to reform, he had to rely on these officials. However, if he were to change all of them, Li Jian wouldn't be able to produce so many capable officials at once.
Therefore, he could only choose to use it after giving them some advice.
After all, even if there were corrupt officials, there were capable corrupt officials. As long as their greed was cut off and there was no possibility of corruption, they would still do things.
Cutting off greed was easy to say, but it was extremely difficult to do.
However, Li Jian had a way to make an example out of them. When they walked into the side hall, Rao Qinghe and Rao Dacang's heads were already placed on the table.
These people didn't have the privilege of sitting down. Li Jian looked at the officials coldly. These so-called parents of the various counties.
"Greetings, Your Highness!" All the officials bowed in unison.
Li Jian, who was sitting on the seat of honor, said coldly,"
"I didn't call you here to treat you to a meal. As you saw just now, I called over all the noble families in Bing Province and gave them a lecture. I also gave them some reassurance. I'm preparing to revive the Silk Road, get rid of its maladies internally, and connect the Western Regions externally.”
"According to your achievements and your reputation among the people, you are all corrupt officials. Without exception, you should all be killed!”
As soon as he said this, everyone could not help but feel a chill on their necks.
"This lowly official…please forgive me, Your Highness!"
With the heads of Rao Dacang and Rao Qinghe, as well as Zhangsun Wuba being killed by Li Jian, Li Jian's prestige had been established in the hearts of these county magistrates.
"Forgive you? You can only listen to this king. This king will only tell you one thing, and that is the elimination at the end.”
"From today onwards, if you do not implement the reform in the local area within three months, the last ten people will be killed!”
"If you want to live, then work hard. This king has already written down the specific reform measures. This is the only way for you to save yourself.”
"From today onwards, this king will send soldiers to follow by your side. If there are no accidents, you have to work hard for this king for three months and save your own lives. If you do well, you will have a chance to live.”
As soon as Li Jian finished speaking, the county magistrates fell into endless fear.
Undoubtedly, this was a very cruel rule of the game.
These officials had been in their positions for many years and did not have much confidence in their diligence and love for the people.
However, given the current situation, he had no choice but to protect himself. This young prince's methods were too vicious.
In his eyes, no county magistrate would give him special treatment, and the Emperor seemed to not care about him at all.
Crown Prince Li Chengqian and Zhangsun Wuji also did not make any sound. Half of these people were inextricably linked to Li Chengqian and Zhangsun Wuji.
They were the people who sent benefits to Li Chengqian and Zhangsun Wuji.”
At this time, Wang Yong quietly came from outside, took out a piece of paper and handed it to Li Jian. After Li Jian saw it, she revealed a trace of cold sweat.
"Which one of you is Lu Wenzhong?”Li Jian said loudly.
Immediately, a skinny county magistrate walked out from the crowd, trembling with fear.
"I am Lu Wenzhong. Please give me your instructions, Your Highness.”
"Don't be afraid, Lu Wenzhong. This king won't kill you. You are the first county magistrate who is certain that you won't die. Because you supported this king's policies and took the initiative to send food over when this king fought Xue Yantuo, this king will reward you with fifty thousand wen to develop the economy of your county and encourage farming.”Li Jian encouraged him slowly.
Then, Li Jian's expression changed and he said sternly,"
"As long as you support this king and follow this king's path of reform, this king will let bygones be bygones. No matter how much you have embezzled in the past, you can spit it out yourself, and there will be no need to pursue the criminal law. This king will continue to let you be an official. If you continue to muddle through like before or secretly tell the other people in the court about the matter of Bingzhou, then this king guarantees that your family will be exterminated!”
Hearing this, all the county magistrates bowed and said,""I will obey Your Highness's orders and follow your orders without hesitation!”
Seeing that everyone was so obedient, Li Jian revealed a satisfied smile and said in a clear voice,""All of you, go back to work. This King has enough energy to supervise you. The elimination system at the end begins now!”
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