12dz Chapter 1920 Maintaining stability!
Chapter 1920 Maintaining stability!
"Your Majesty, I obey your command! We will do our utmost to relieve your majesty's worries, maintain stability and prosperity, and live up to your trust!"
Several people accepted the order.
Among them, Li Bi, who had a serious back injury, endured the severe pain and tried to straighten his body a little.
He was keenly aware that this was an excellent opportunity to demonstrate his loyalty and ability before his new Lord.
The first priority to stabilize people's hearts is this notice to reassure the people!
There is a lot to be done with the content, writing style, timing and scope of posting. If done well, it will be a great achievement!
He immediately took a small step forward, and the movement affected the wound, causing fine lines of cold sweat to instantly break out on his forehead.
But he still forced himself to maintain a respectful attitude, and with a voice slightly hoarse from the pain, he spoke with extraordinary determination:
"Your Majesty! This public notice is of great importance and cannot be delayed!"
"Though your humble servant is dull and wounded, I deeply appreciate your majesty's recognition and trust."
"I will immediately begin drafting the documents and dispatching personnel. I will ensure that the public reassurance notices are posted throughout the streets and alleys inside and outside Chang'an City before dawn tomorrow. This will reassure the people and demonstrate Your Majesty's benevolence and majesty!"
He volunteered this time with a very positive attitude, which not only showed his loyalty, but also highlighted the difficulty and enthusiasm of working despite his injury.
Chu Ning's gaze lingered for a moment on his face, which was distorted with pain but full of eagerness.
A hint of extremely faint, barely perceptible sarcasm flashed across those deep eyes.
"allow."
Chu Ning replied with only one word, concise and powerful.
Li Biru was so excited as to listen to the immortal music that he almost forgot about the injury on his back and wanted to bow deeply, but fortunately he restrained himself in time and just kept saying:
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I obey your order! I will do it immediately!"
Looking at Li Bi, who was carefully supported by two young eunuchs, still trying to speed up his pace to leave.
Look at Wang Yu, Zhang Tao and others who couldn't hide their excitement and were ready to do something big.
Chu Ning slowly turned around and turned his gaze back to the dark night sky in the distance.
Keeping these people and using them is just a temporary measure.
If they can rebel against Han today, they may rebel against Chu in the future if the benefits are sufficient.
Their greed and speculation are the most effective tools to maintain the superficial stability of Chang'an City at this moment.
When the foundation of the Great Chu is firmly established here, these "heroes" of the previous dynasty will naturally have their place to go.
The way to employ people is to know what they are capable of and why they are capable of it.
At this moment, let them perform to their heart's content on this last stage.
The night is deep, and a new chapter of Chang'an City has just begun, but the blood and intrigue contained in it are far from over.
The dawn light dispersed the last wisp of smoke over Chang'an City, but failed to completely soothe the shock and trauma of this thousand-year-old capital.
Broken walls and ruins are still there between the streets and alleys. Although the bloodstains have been roughly washed away, they still leave dark marks in the cracks of the bluestone slabs.
The people kept their doors tightly shut. Occasionally, some brave souls would peek through the cracks in the door, their eyes filled with fear and anxiety.
This city needs a strong sedative.
In this confused atmosphere, bursts of crisp gong sounds broke the silence of the early morning.
Teams of officials dressed in old Han official uniforms but with brand new Chu army logo strips wrapped around their arms appeared at the main street intersection of Chang'an City, escorted by a small number of Chu army soldiers.
They held large notices that still smelled of ink in their hands and carefully posted them on the city walls, market archways, and even the notice boards in the neighborhoods.
The leader was Li Bi, whose back injury had not yet healed and whose face was pale.
He almost gritted his teeth and forced himself to stand in front of the bulletin board in the East Market, personally supervising the clerks to post the public security notice neatly with his freshly made seal of "The temporary leader of the permanent public security affairs of the Great Chu".
Every movement pulled at the wound on his back, causing bursts of stinging pain, but his face was filled with a strange redness, which was the excitement of the initial satisfaction of his desire for power.
The wording of the Anmin Ban was the result of his careful consideration of each word and sentence, repeatedly pondering it until late at night under the oil lamp last night, enduring severe pain.
The poem begins in the name of "His Majesty the Emperor of Great Chu", declaring that "the will of heaven has changed the tripod and the sacred artifacts have returned", and defining the entry of the Chu army as "to comfort the people and punish the criminals, and to eliminate the tyrannical and harsh policies of the Han Dynasty", trying to downplay the aggressive nature of the war and emphasize the justice and inevitability of the new dynasty.
The core of the notice is the promise: The Emperor of Great Chu is benevolent and will only punish the main culprits and not blame the past.
Officials of the previous dynasty can be retained and employed as long as they are sincere in their allegiance.
Scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans should all focus on their own work and not be suspicious or panic.
The soldiers of the Chu army had strict military discipline and were strictly prohibited from disturbing the people. If anyone was found to have robbed the people or raped women, they would be executed immediately without mercy once the crime was verified.
At the same time, the announcement also announced that martial law in the city would be lifted from that day on, some markets would be opened, and people's livelihood supplies would be guaranteed.
This People's Peace List was like a huge rock thrown into stagnant water, instantly causing a huge wave in Chang'an City.
At first, the people did not dare to approach and just watched from a distance.
When someone who could read bravely stepped forward and read out the contents haltingly, whispers began to be heard among the crowd.
When we heard key words such as "let bygones be bygones", "everyone do their own business", and "strictly prohibit disturbing the public", the thick fear that permeated the air seemed to finally be pried open a crack.
Although their doubts were not completely dispelled, at least their survival instinct gave them a glimmer of hope.
The streets began to come alive, and even the closed shops tentatively removed a door panel.
Li Bi looked at the crowd that was gradually gathering and listened to the subtle discussions, feeling a sense of accomplishment in his heart.
He even tried to straighten his back with the help of two attendants, and explained to the onlookers in the gentlest tone possible:
"Don't worry, fellow villagers. Your Majesty is benevolent and will only punish the main culprits, and will never implicate the innocent."
"Everyone, go home. Those who should do business should do business, and those who should farm should farm. As long as you behave yourself, I, the Great Chu, will ensure the safety of your lives and property!"
His performance, along with the carefully worded notice to reassure the people, became the first and most important signal of stability released by the Chu army after it took over.
Li Bi's colleagues, Wang Yu, Zhang Tao, Zhao Ming and others, were also not idle.
They know very well that a piece of paper alone cannot truly reassure people's hearts, and it must be accompanied by concrete actions.
Wang Yu is familiar with all kinds of people in the city.
He quickly summoned his old subordinates, as well as the heads of the neighborhoods and villages in the city, and even some influential gang leaders.
In a temporarily requisitioned mansion, he used both kindness and force. On the one hand, he emphasized that the Chu army had strict laws and required them to manage their respective territories well and not cause trouble.
On the other hand, they promised that as long as they cooperated in maintaining order, their original status and interests could be protected, and even hinted that there would be benefits in the future.
This set of methods, which covered both the black and white worlds, quickly established a bottom-level control network, effectively curbing possible phenomena such as looting and riots by hooligans, and ensuring basic order on the streets.
Of course, the others were not idle either.