Chapter 1330: Han Banner World (Twenty) Aftermath

Gao Yuan walked step by step through the sewage and filthy living area, his face became more and more serious. His footsteps finally stopped in front of the huge mine, turned around, and stared at the gray mining area and smelting plant down the mountain. As well as the miners who were guarded by the army, and the old and weak women and children kneeling in the living area, there was only fear in their eyes.

Sitting cross-legged on a huge ore, Gao Yuan pointed to his side and said to Mutu: "Sit down too."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Mutu nodded in thanks, lifted his robe and sat next to Gao Yuan.

"I used to think that under my rule, situations like this would never happen. In the past few years, I have enacted countless laws to protect the interests of all people, and it seems that they have been implemented well, | Pig | Pig | Island | Novel www.[zhu][zhu][]But the current situation here has really hit me." Gao Yuan sighed.

"No matter how good the law is, it still has to be implemented by people." Mutu said: "The three counties of Liaodong are different from other places in the Han Dynasty. In other places in the Han Dynasty, the literary style is prosperous and there are many literate people. Whenever the country issues new laws , can always spread to every corner in the shortest time. Those officials, or gentry and merchants, even if they want to do something, they don’t have the courage. However, under the rule of the three counties of Liaodong, the ethnic composition is complex, with the majority of ethnic minorities, and literacy is important. It has not been promoted here at all. There are tens of thousands of miners' families connected to this mine, and there are basically no literate people. Most of them come from the white mountains and black waters, hoping to live a better life. "

"What you are saying is that if we want to cure the disease, we must first start with education."

"Of course. This is fundamental. Your Majesty has implemented compulsory education throughout the Han Dynasty and forced school-age children to enter school. The state has provided substantial subsidies, but it has not been implemented in the three counties of Liaodong."

"I know this. Due to funding and manpower reasons, the promotion of this matter can only be done step by step. In the mainland of the Central Plains, there are still many states that have not been fully implemented. After all, it has only been five years since the founding of the Han Dynasty. Many things cannot be accomplished overnight. ”

"Your Majesty, in fact, in your heart, the three counties of Liaodong are still not as important to you as the mainland. In other words, the current position of the three counties of Liaodong in the imperial court is just a supplier of raw materials and food." Mutu road. "Because here, there are actually mostly foreigners."

Mutu's harsh accusation did not make Gao Yuan angry, but made him silent for a long time. He said: "Yes, deep in my heart. Maybe I do have this idea. But now, I know I was wrong. The foundation of the three counties in Liaodong is worse than any other place in the mainland. They should actually be the most I made a mistake on this issue. As a king, if my attitude is only three points, it will become ten points at the end."

"The king is wise.

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"Do you still think I'm a saint?" Gao Yuan asked self-deprecatingly.

"This is because you don't avoid the problem and don't hide your mistakes. I will not regret it even if I die to make you realize the problem here." Mu Tu said with a smile.

"Do you think you will die?" Gao Yuan asked with interest.

"Of course, Your Majesty, please don't forget that I graduated from the Law Department of Jicheng Comprehensive University. I have a deep knowledge of the laws of the Han Dynasty. Although my original intention was good, I failed during the implementation process. In this riot, it is illegal, and it also caused serious consequences. Hundreds of people died in this riot, all of which were the mine protection team and the police stationed at the mine police station. I wrongly estimated Due to their anger, the incident was almost out of control, and I should be responsible for the hundreds of lives alone."

"You can't start the wrong process because of the right result. This is what I learned in the law department."

"You are a Han Chinese, why are you willing to pay the price of your life for these foreigners?" Gao Yuan looked at this scholar who seemed to have no regard for life or death.

"The king has said that no one is born noble, and no one is born poor. All living beings are equal, especially in front of the law. No one can transcend the law, not even you. Fairness and justice are ours. Those who study the law must adhere to the principles throughout their lives. "Mu Tu said: "So in my eyes, there are no Han people or foreigners. They are all subjects of our Han Kingdom, and they should naturally enjoy the rights of Han people. ”

Gao Yuan nodded and stood up, "Mu Tu, I admire you very much, but my attitude will not affect the law's judgment on you. No matter what your original intention, your actions still caused extremely bad consequences." The hundreds of people who died should not have died like this. Even if they are guilty, they should be judged by the law."

"I see."

"So be it, everything here will be changed. Not only will the rights and interests of these miners be protected, but I will also guarantee you that you will get a fair trial, so whether it's life or death. , I can’t say for sure now, everything will be decided by the law. Is there anything else you want to say?” Gao Yuan said.

"No, the Han Dynasty has a great king like you. I believe it won't be long before the banner of the Han Dynasty will be planted in every corner of the world." Mutu bent down deeply.

The uprising of tens of thousands of miners at Tongji Iron Mine started strangely, but ended in a way that everyone expected. There was no large-scale purges and arrests as outsiders had imagined. From beginning to end, less than twenty miners were arrested. Of the remaining people, nearly a hundred people were arrested in the company to which Tongji Mine belongs and in Liaoning County. Cao Tianci of the Police Department directly took over the investigation of the case, and no one above the local level was allowed to interfere.

At the same time, senior officials such as Chief Assistant Yan Shenghao, Wu Qi, Zhou Changshou, Minister of Culture and Propaganda Department Huo Xiaolin, and Chief Justice Jing Shou also rode all the way from Jicheng to Helin City after the incident.

Gao Yuan was in a bad mood. As the investigation of Cao Tianci's case deepened, more and more shady secrets surfaced. It was not just the Tongji Mine that was doing this. It could be said that this situation was happening in the entire three counties of Liaodong. A very common phenomenon, just a degree of severity.

"Every piece of raw iron shipped out from the three counties of Liaodong is stained with the blood of these miners." Gao Yuan pressed on the file that was getting thicker day by day, "To describe it as shocking is not enough to explain the seriousness of the situation. , this matter must be investigated thoroughly, no matter which people or companies are involved, we will never tolerate it. "

Yan Shenghao's face was heavy. This was his first year as chief minister, and such a scandal broke out. It was a serious stain on Terah's ruling career. Although this incident was frozen for three feet, it was not a day. Although it was cold, it was obvious that in the end, he would still have to take the blame for this matter.

"Your Majesty, I am the chief assistant and should be responsible for this."

Gao Yuan waved his hand a little irritably, "You have a responsibility, but you don't have to shoulder the responsibility. Immediately summon the county governors of Jilin and Heilongjiang to Helin to explain the situation. As for Mao Dewang, he cannot do it as a county governor."

"Your Majesty, according to the current investigation, Mao Dewang has little to do with these things. At most, he is responsible for an oversight."

"This is not an oversight, this is dereliction of duty." Gao Yuan looked at Jing Shou on the side and retorted. "Even if he has no problems himself, so many officials under his command and members of parliament are involved. How can you say that he has no responsibility?"

"If Mao Dewang is dismissed, who will be transferred to serve as the governor of Liaoning County now? In any case, the importance of Liaoning County is self-evident. The most important thing here is stability." Yan Shenghao said.

"How is the pension situation going now?" Gao Yuan said, rubbing his temples.

"A large amount of food and daily necessities have been transferred to Tongji Mine, and many doctors have been recruited from Helin City. Now peace has been restored. Wu Qi and Wu Yizheng are personally in charge, hoping that in the shortest possible time Tongji Mine is the second largest iron ore mine in Dahan, and if it cannot resume production for a long time, it will have a great impact on the price of Dahan Steel," said Yan Shenghao.

Gao Yuan nodded, going through the candidates in his mind, and suddenly remembered one person, and his eyes lit up, "Tell Fang Shu to come over, let him know the Liaoning County Sheriff and clean up this mess."

"Fang Shu?" Yan Shenghao was surprised, "Your Majesty, although Fang Shu is capable of serving at the table, his qualifications are too low. He was suddenly promoted to the position of county guard. Is he promoted too fast? Moreover, with the current situation in Liaoning Can he handle the complicated situation?"

"Complicated? Can things here be more complicated than those in Yingshui? The three counties of Liaodong want to develop, and Liaoning County is the leader, and Fang Shu happens to have a mind that ordinary officials do not have in this regard. Lao Yan, the three counties of Liaodong In the final analysis, the problem of the county is still an economic problem, and it is also a problem of the people not being wealthy. There is a very good way to make the people's pockets richer. With money, all other problems can be solved. He is here, and the above issued a transfer order to Fang Shu, asking him to take over quickly and come to take office immediately. "

"yes."

"Xiao Lin, the Culture and Propaganda Department will start planning now. In the new year, your department's funds and personnel will be allocated here, and free compulsory education will be launched rapidly."

"Yes, Your Majesty, we can plan this right away. In the second half of the year, we can call for birth on time."

Gao Yuan nodded, "Lao Yan will take the lead in all these matters. Everyone should do their own thing. This is not a single thing, but involves all aspects. If there are any problems, Lao Yan will coordinate in the middle. "

"As ordered." (To be continued...)