poor family prodigal

When transcribing the memorial, Zhao Weimin made many deletions, such as the [-]th anniversary of the dynasty.

He wanted to risk his life to submit the memorial, but he was afraid that it would implicate Wang Yuan, so he deleted it all!

But the rest of the content still shocked the court!

"The ills of the world lie in the annexation of land and the solidification of social classes. The officials and gentry have thousands, thousands, and hundreds of thousands of acres of land, but only a few can accept the gifts."

“The common people may have three to five acres of poor farmland, or become tenants, but they have to pay heavy taxes, leaving them with no food to eat, no clothing to cover their bodies, no support for their old age, and no medical treatment for their illnesses. If this continues, the country will be in danger.”

"Taxation is nothing more than making money. The core of making money lies in who has the money. The poor people should be exempted from taxes and paid less..."

Six ministers arrived, holding the memorial with trembling hands, and secretly scolded Zhao Weimin for not knowing whether to live or die.

Not long after, the left and right phases came.

Yang Fengguo opened the book, his pupils suddenly shrank, and his heart was filled with waves.

He understood that Zhao was a talented person for the people. He was upright, upright and honest. He had made great achievements in governing the people, but he was not unique in his research on the overall national policy.

When they left Beijing, the two had a deep conversation, and he had no idea of ​​sharing the same family.

To be able to write such a big policy in just a few months, there must be someone behind it!

By the way, he sent a private message saying that the boy-born Wang Yuan had the ability to stabilize the country and the world, and asked His Majesty to use him in an unusual way!

The last letter that demolished the wall and started a night market also stated that it was Wang Yuan who suggested it, but this one didn’t mention him!

Also, if you submit this memorial to the court, you will eliminate all officials and gentry in the world!

With Zhao Weimin's character, how could he mention Wang Yuan again and put him in danger?

Right Prime Minister Bao Qingshi took the paper and read it without expression, without saying a word!

These big shots in the DPRK did not behave like this even when the barbarians were marching into the army.

All were silent at the moment.

It's not that I'm not good at it, but I'm very good at it, and I've identified the disease of the great cause.

The peasants worked together to pay for the land, and the officials and gentry all paid for it.

From the court's point of view, anyone who expresses support for this plan will be cut off from the world's scholars, officials, and nobles, and will be the enemy of the whole court from now on!

Personally speaking, their family owns thousands of acres of land. If they support this policy, their family will have to hand over a large amount of money every year!

But no one dares to say that he does not support it. In addition to being detrimental to the officials and gentry, this policy will benefit the country and the people.

As long as it is successfully launched and the great cause is rejuvenated, it will surely be revived again.

"Such a great plan is beyond our reach. Let's send it to the imperial study together!"

Right Prime Minister Bao Qingshi spoke, and Left Prime Minister Yang Fengguo nodded. Their attitudes were surprisingly consistent.

Six ministers accompanied him, and eight people went straight to the imperial study.

This scene shocked the palace guards, eunuchs, and maids.

It has been five years since His Majesty took the throne, and the eight pavilion elders have never met together. What big thing happened!

In Changyin Pavilion, Emperor Xinglong was keeping time and watching the opera performances on the stage. From time to time he glanced at Concubine Su's charming face, his eyes tired and excited.

Concubine Su was the most beautiful woman in Guzhou. Not only did she have a delicate face, her skin was like cream, but she also had a strange fragrance. Even he, who was used to seeing stunning beauty, had been blessed with her for several months.

A little eunuch quietly entered and whispered a few words to the chief eunuch!

The eunuch in charge was shocked and glanced at the emperor. He waited until the opera was over and then stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the two prime ministers on the left and right and the six ministers have come to the imperial study room in Yangxin Hall."

Emperor Xinglong frowned: "What's the matter?!"

The chief eunuch said cautiously: "It is said that Zhao Weimin of Fu County handed over another plan. The eight pavilion elders could not make up their minds, so they came to ask the emperor to make a decision!"

"It's Zhao Weimin again!"

Emperor Xinglong's face darkened: "What bastard demoted him to Chengzhou, and he still can't keep his peace. A few days ago, there was a trick about demolishing the wall, which caused a small quarrel in the court every three days, and a big quarrel every five days. Now What kind of trouble is this? He really needs me to kill him before his official status can be at peace!"

The eunuch in charge lowered his head and did not dare to answer.

Concubine Su on the side said softly: "Your Majesty, please calm down. The eight old masters of the pavilion must be doing this. It is definitely not a trivial matter."

"Then I'll go and come back!"

Emperor Xinglong came to Yangxin Palace, took the memorial and looked at it, and frowned.

"...The pillars of the country are the officials and gentry, and the worms of the country are also the officials and gentry... If we want to cure the weakness of the great cause, we need to use the officials and gentry all over the world... Divide the peasants into acres, and the officials and gentry will pay for the food together... If this strategy can be implemented, the great cause will be It will surely flourish for another hundred years..."

The small [-]-character memorial analyzes the shortcomings of the great cause and traces the root causes to find solutions.

Every word is written with beads and whips inside.

After reading the excerpt, Emperor Xinglong stood up and walked around the Yangxin Hall!

Then I read the excerpt again and started walking in the Yangxin Hall again!

To be able to compete for a big position, Emperor Xinglong is extraordinary in terms of talent and mental ability.

After being educated by the emperor, his vision was broader and broader than that of the ministers in the cabinet.

The farmers work on the acres, the officials and the gentry all pay for the food, and promotion can really revive the great cause!

But he knew that Zhao Weimin had no such talent and could make such a big plan!

Who is instructing him? Could it be the boy named Wang Yuan from the above seal?

How could a young boy have such insights? They must have come from the hands of an expert!

However, although this strategy is good, the deserters are ready to take action, and the overall situation should focus on stability!

The two ministers on the left and the right, and the six ministers, are also fighting between heaven and man in their hearts!

None of them are alone. Behind them are large families, tens of thousands of people.

No one can be so selfless as to cut off the flesh of the family to serve the country!

After reading the memorial three times in a row, Emperor Xinglong looked at the eight ministers: "Fei Aiqing, you are the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs and are in charge of the world's taxation. Please tell me your views on sharing the land between the peasants and the gentry and paying the grain together!"

Fei Bin, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, saluted and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, if we can really divide the land into acres, and the officials and gentry can pay the grain together, the taxes of the great industry can be tripled, or even exceed hundreds of millions."

Daye's current tax revenue is [-] million yuan a year, which is less than half of what it was in its heyday.

"Hundreds of millions of dollars. If there are really hundreds of millions of dollars in national taxes, what does it matter if the deserted people want that little bit every year!"

Emperor Xinglong said in a deep voice: "My dear friends, tell me, can this policy be implemented?"

"Your Majesty, it's difficult!"

"The officials and gentry implement the imperial policy. How can they be willing to use the officials and gentry to do this?"

"What I fear most is that if this policy is pushed forward, the officials and gentry in the world will fight against each other, and they will follow the plan and violate it!"

"At that time, the taxes from the officials and gentry will not be raised, and the taxes from the common people will not be raised. How will the court function?"

"Everything has an advantage and a disadvantage. This strategy has both great advantages and disadvantages!"

The six ministers said something to each other, and there was opposition in their words.

Emperor Xinglong frowned: "Prime Minister Zuo, what do you think?"

"This policy will be of great benefit to the country and the people, and the great cause will be prosperous for another hundred years!"

Yang Fengguo, the left prime minister who had done some ideological struggle, said: "If your majesty implements this policy, I will write a letter home to return to my ancestral home. Please give my compatriots their full support!"

"Ai Qing has a heart!"

Emperor Xinglong praised him, turned around and said: "Right Minister, what do you think?"

"If this policy had been implemented fifty years earlier, I would have given my full support!"

Right Prime Minister Bao Qingshi clasped his fists and bowed his head: "Nowadays, powerful enemies are surrounding us. If this strategy is implemented, the officials and gentry in the world will be disloyal again, and the enemy will take the opportunity to attack, and the country will be ruined!"

"Ok!"

This was also what he had in mind. Emperor Xinglong nodded in agreement and said in a deep tone: "If this plan is abandoned, it must not be brought to the court to avoid criticism from all officials and destabilizing the court!"

Left Prime Minister Yang Fengguo frowned.

Your Majesty is bent on seeking stability, and the country's power continues to weaken, even to the point where it is no longer able to defeat the barren people.

If we implement this strategy now, we can still give it a try.

In another ten or eight years, the imperial court will have enough energy but not enough to implement it.

"According to the order!"

Everyone nodded!

Emperor Xinglong turned around to leave.

Yang Fengguo, the Prime Minister of the Left, stopped him and said: "Your Majesty, the court's taxes are like this, and the people can't raise taxes anymore. The court must find a way. You can't promote the use of stalls, but you can always demolish the walls and build night markets to increase taxes. If the border is unstable, you can not do it for the time being. However, this policy can be implemented in the Taiping area, please give your permission!"

"...right!"

Emperor Xinglong pondered for a moment and responded.

The treasury is empty. If we don't think of ways to make money anymore, we really can't maintain the dignity of the court!

Right Prime Minister Bao Qingshi was expressionless, while the ministers of the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Husband frowned.

This policy was discussed several times at the court meeting, and the right-wing prime minister faction always opposed it.

Now that your majesty agrees, the court must think that the left prime minister's faction is suppressing them.

Many neutral courtiers are afraid that they will take sides and strengthen the leftist faction.

But if you continue to oppose and hold back, the court will soon be out of control!

The Ministers of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War also looked excited: The leftist faction won this round!

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Yang Fengguo changed the topic: "Zhao has made great contributions to the people and should be transferred back to the capital to serve."

Emperor Xinglong frowned: "Let's discuss it with the cabinet!"

This attitude clearly disagrees. What else can the cabinet discuss? Yang Fengguo said again: "Your Majesty, please use Wang Yuan, the boy who proposed this policy."

"If a child is used in an exceptional way, what will happen to all the scholars in the world!"

Emperor Xinglong said expressionlessly: "If he is really talented and knowledgeable, he will take the imperial examination and serve in the court!"

Go back and ask the Shadow Dragon Guards to investigate, find the master hiding behind it, and issue an edict to recruit him to the capital!

As for the boy who was acting as a mouthpiece, he wasn't even worthy of a glance!

"As ordered!"

Yang Fengguo had no choice but to retreat!

With Zhao's people's temperament, before recommending talents, he must conduct detailed inspections.

It's just that His Majesty has a prejudice against him and doesn't believe that young gentleman.

Recruiting Mr. Zuo into the Prime Minister Zuo's Mansion to serve as a think tank and staff is a sign of humiliation.

However, if a young gentleman is allowed to take the imperial examination, it will take at least three years before he can become an official in the court.

Hey, for the sake of the country and the country, it’s better to write a letter asking the young gentleman to come out.

……

The next day, outside Jiushan County.

"Master, give me something to stutter!"

"Master, if you live a long life and are rich, please give me a steamed bun!"

"Master, my girl is very beautiful. I will sell it to you if you give her a try!"

"Master, I am willing to sell myself as a slave!"

A group of hungry people stopped Wang Yuan's carriage to beg for alms. They were all in rags and skinny.

It was cold in late autumn, so they only wore ragged single clothes and most of them were barefoot.

The eyes of Dahu and his party were sore!

More than a month ago, they were no better than these hungry people.

Looking at these hungry people, Wang Yuan frowned and remained silent.

Hu Mengying persuaded in a low voice: "There are too many people, we can't control them!"

As soon as the first line of sight was passed, the number of hungry people increased sharply. Wang Yuan gave alms along the way and scattered nearly a thousand dollars.

It is enough to feed these hungry people, but it is too difficult for them to survive.

"Being poor cares themselves, being wealthy cares the world!"

Wang Yuan sighed and closed his eyes, lowered the car curtain: "Enter the city!"

Looking at the melancholy young man, Hu Mengying's beautiful eyes became bright.

Along the way, the two didn't talk much.

However, the road was bumpy and I felt a little different after grinding along.

Dahu presents documents that allow merchants to hold swords at the beginning of Fuxian County!

The garrison officer took it and stared at it for a moment, but said as if nothing had happened: "Trade merchant's carriage, one tael of silver each! Swords entering the city, each one worth a hundred cents!"

After paying two [-] coins, Wang Yuan and his party entered Jiushan County!

The garrison officer called a soldier: "Quick, follow those people from the rich county and see where they live!"

The guard frowned: "Master Tan, who are these people? Who wants to know about them?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask!"

After scolding the soldiers and sending them away, the garrison officer was surprised: "What are the origins of these people from Fu County? Why are the two major commanders of the Yang family and the Wang family waiting for news of his entry into the city!"