After hearing what Li Xiang said, Qian Ping couldn't believe his ears. You know, this is the greatest honor.
The land was bestowed by the royal family personally and is specifically for your family's sacrifices, so there is no need to pay taxes. No matter what happens in the future, this land belongs to their family and cannot be traded on the market. This is equivalent to finding a stable job for the whole family.
Of course, for the royal family, this was just a matter of an imperial edict, but they were very good at controlling the quantity. It was nothing more than a few hundred acres of land. But for the common people below, this was a big deal, including the local officials. Even if Qian Ping did something wrong and was killed, as long as the 200 acres of land was not taken back, the local officials would have to think twice and not bully such a person at will.
To put it more bluntly, with these 200 acres of land, it is possible to become a family with an orderly inheritance in the future. Although the family may not be large, it is much stronger than the surrounding landlords and wealthy people. Even the county magistrate is certainly not as good as such a family.
The most important thing is to let Qian Ping go back to take charge. You know, a person like Qian Ping who has no roots is not recognized within the family. But if Qian Ping can take back the 200 acres of farmland bestowed by the emperor, this will be no trivial matter.
Even if the whole family looks down on him, Qian Ping must have a position in the future. He may not be able to come back due to something in the capital, but when the family holds a meeting, Qian Ping can find an agent. Who doesn't want to return home in glory? Being so wealthy outside, but no one knows you, is definitely not as good as having face in front of your old family.
"Alright, alright, you just need to understand this matter. Just keep an eye on this person. Don't worry about what he does. But if he has any conspiracy, report it to me immediately."
What Li Xiang hated most was seeing people kowtowing and wiping tears here. Although Qian Ping was no longer a man, he still looked like a man from the outside, so Li Xiang felt uncomfortable in this situation.
In his opinion, gentlemen should not play with their knees. Kneeling to heaven, earth, and parents is what they should do. As for others, forget it.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness. I will go and do my job right away. I just want to ask if you can allocate three or two available people. If I have to keep an eye on things and pass on the message all by myself..."
Qian Ping has now understood life clearly. Although Li Xiang is not a suspicious person, he also likes to keep everything in his own hands. Now if Qian Ping were to do this thing himself, the person who would pass on the message would definitely be his man, and he also has many good men under him, but it would be better to ask Li Xiang for people directly.
Firstly, he had used the guards under Li Xiang before, and their abilities were much stronger than those skilled fighters he kept. Secondly, these people were truly loyal. He couldn't see Li Xiang normally, so who could see his loyalty? Naturally, it was these guards.
"Go and settle down first, then go meet him. I'll send someone to meet you tomorrow. You just need to keep an eye on this old guy. Leave the rest of the messenger delivery to the people below. Don't take it lightly. This guy is no less cunning than the old fox in the capital."
Li Xiang was afraid that Qian Ping was used to big scenes and would not care much about such a small official, so he gave him a few more instructions. Qian Ping also made up his mind at this time, as such opportunities were rare.
In the past, if I did something wrong here, my political career would basically be over. This time, I can be given a new chance, which is really not easy.
Two days later, when Zhang Jiuli came to reply, Qian Ping was already waiting at the door. Qian Ping would not follow Li Xiang, but would follow him after he left Li Xiang. This guy was there between day and night.
Everyone tacitly agreed not to talk about this matter. Zhang Jiuli also knew what Li Xiang meant. Now that he could find someone to keep an eye on him, it meant that he was still useful. Moreover, this person was the former chief steward of the Eastern Palace. No matter what he had done wrong, as long as he was by his side now, it meant that he was very important to Li Xiang and he needed to send someone at the chief steward level to keep an eye on him.
"Your Highness, please read this. This is the plan I have drawn up. It is all based on your two suggestions. If you approve, I will go down and prepare them."
Zhang Jiuli is a sinister person. Scheming against others is nothing to him. When he first came to Sichuan, many people were against him, but now those people have been dismissed from office and returned home early. Those who are unlucky have even lost their lives. So when he seriously plots against someone, that person will probably feel a chill on his back.
Li Xiang carefully looked at the plan listed by this guy. It can be said that it is well organized. He clearly explained what to do, how many people to prepare, and what kind of troops should be stationed in what place.
The only thing Li Xiang needed to do was to write a letter, and it had to be stamped with the crown prince's seal.
With this thing, he can fool his son-in-law, so that the guy can see the future. Now he is just a second son who eats, drinks and has fun in the mountains, and he doesn't have much power at all. You lived a good life when your father was alive. When your father gets used to it, don't expect that you can still have such a good life. Think about why none of your father's four brothers are gone now?
"I've already written the letter. It simply acknowledges his future position. However, you must explain to him clearly that we're not trying to trick him. After we take over the chieftain's territory, they won't have the same level of autonomy they have now."
Li Xiang handed over a letter from the side, which was what they had agreed on before.
The current chieftain system will never be able to continue. Li Xiang is a very capable man. He will never allow a country within a country to appear in the area under his rule. He can guarantee some of the chieftains' rights and let you live a little more comfortably than ordinary people. But it is impossible to do things like now. Except for the one and a half acres of land in your family, you have no say in the outside world. In the future, you must do things according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness. I will definitely..."
After Zhang Jiuli received the letter, he felt relieved. His family's life was assured...