My country, you can pinch it

Wenxianglou is a well-known restaurant in Yunzhou. It is named after the fragrance of ink in poetry and prose. It is the favorite place for literati to talk about poetry and Taoism.

In the recent court exams, students from all over Yunzhou gathered here, and because Yushan Layman stepped forward and led the scholars to fight against the government, this discussion and call were often held in this Wenxiang Building, almost every night was full of seats.The scholars expressed their opinions, talked loudly, with full of enthusiasm, highlighting their sentiments of sacrificing their lives and forgetting their lives, and inspiring everyone with their cadenced and passionate voices.

Headed by Liang Chengye, the dog officials who suck the flesh and blood of the people must die, and the New Deal, the root of all evil, must be eliminated. If not, it will not bring peace to Yunzhou, and the world will be peaceful!

This is the case every night, passionate and indignant, and the enthusiasm remains undiminished.

Fang Jinyu originally didn't want to come, because every time he came, he would feel angry, but he was lonely, even if he had thousands of rebuttals in his heart, he dared not say it, for fear of causing public anger, and these scholars would bite him one by one. Spitting, I had to listen silently, echoing my voice, and waiting for the crowd to disperse.

At this time, he regretted coming to Yunzhou.

In fact, this trip to Yunzhou was fought for by himself. Yang Shenxing came to quell the chaos. How could he want to take a 15-year-old boy?

At the age of fifteen, Fang Jinyu's qualifications can be described as extraordinary, even though his cousin Yang Zhe is still being held at home by his father to study hard for the next year's college entrance examination.

However, his surname is Fang and not Yang after all, and his mother was sent to a temple by his grandfather for penance due to his fault. As an embarrassing person with a foreign surname, if Fang Jinyu cannot show enough talent and strength, how can he gain a foothold in the Yang family?This time I came to Yunzhou, I hope to help Yang Shenxing with my own ability, just like those staff, so that people can look at him differently.

It's a pity that there is more than enough heart but not enough energy. This chaos in Yunzhou is not just a simple matter of people gathering to make trouble, but it can make Yang Shenxing's first-rank chief assistant come here in person for years. This is not something that a mere scholar can intervene.

The only thing he can do is to inform Yang Shenxing of the statement of Yunzhou scholars that night, and know the movements of Yushan Academy.

"Master, why don't you go?" The servant beside Fang Jinyu couldn't help persuading Fang Jinyu as he looked at the Wenxiang Building full of lights, "Those scholars, just talk about it, it's useless except to piss people off." .”

Fang Jinyu squeezed the fan in his hand tightly, his eyes were gloomy, "Then what else can I do?" He walked into Wenxiang Building as he spoke.

Fang Jinyu is already a frequent visitor here, he is quite careful, he conceals his identity, and sneaks into these scholars as a student studying in the capital, and usually does not show his face by Yang Shenxing, but no one finds out that a student has entered the group of scholars. Inside ghost.

And because of his young age, handsome appearance, well-dressed clothes and extraordinary conversation, he has won the favor of many scholars, and they all regard him as a confidant and a help.

But today's Wenxiang Building is a bit strange. It's not like a student in the past who was impassioned and applauded by the people below.

Fang Jinyu walked forward wonderingly, sat down on a seat by the door, and then cupped his hands at the people around him: "Brother Lin, Brother Zhu."

When the scholar next to him saw him, he was surprised and said, "So it's Brother Fang, you're a little late today."

"Some things are delayed." Fang Jinyu explained casually, and then asked, "What's the matter, who are you arguing with?"

"It's those candidates who came from Yongliang." Lin Shusheng's tone was tinged with disdain, "It is said that the New Deal is a good policy for the benefit of all people, but it is not perfect. "

Then the scholar surnamed Zhu also shook his head and said: "What are you talking about under the rule of King Ning in Yongliang, they specially set up a new law for this new policy... The common people applaud, how is this possible?"

Fang Jinyu was stunned when he heard this, and he asked, "Prince Ning, is he the Seventh Prince?"

"Yes, it's him."

Fang Jinyu asked again: "Then what is the new law?"

"What else can it be? It sounds like the three divisions of the imperial court, who specialize in implementing the new law." Zhu Shusheng said contemptuously, "It seems to be the same thing, but who doesn't know that the three divisions are just a scammer?" Where the money is, it’s just a bird of a feather.”

"Yes, if the New Deal is gone, how can these people exploit the people's hard-earned money?"

"I don't know what is the intention of advocating the benefits of the new law at this time. Could it be that the court sent it to dismantle people's hearts?"

"I heard that these people also went to the yamen this afternoon, and spoke rudely to Mr. Hua, and almost raised their hands."

"Really, that's too much!"

"If there is anything to argue about, these people should be kicked out, so as not to confuse people's hearts and make our efforts fall short."

"Correct."

Fang Jinyu listened to these contemptuous words and was puzzled. He couldn't help raising his head to listen to the debate, but it was too far away from the middle, so he raised his hand and called the waiter.

"Serve each of these tables with a good pot of tea and some snacks."

Lin Shusheng was puzzled, "There is tea on this table, Brother Fang, why..."

Fang Jinyu raised her fan and saluted, "I have never thanked my brothers and sisters for their care. Don't be polite. Please sit down for a while. I'll go to the front to listen and see how they argue."

"Then thank you Brother Fang, let's go."

These scholars are sitting so far away, they are not important people at all, they are like pawns, but Yushan Academy are debating with others in the center.

Fang Jinyu went forward, found a seat, confessed to the scholar next to him, served tea and refreshments to everyone at the table, and then sat down, and soon he heard clearly the content of the exchanges between the two parties up.

I only heard Yongliang's examinee say: "As I said below, every time a new law is introduced, the government will send people to paste it in markets, city gates, restaurants and inns, any place where there are many people coming and going. Know."

Immediately afterward, a Yunzhou scholar retorted: "It's a joke, how few people can read and write in one city and one province, and the new law is hard to understand. "

"It is not necessary to have clear rules and regulations. It is enough to tell the duties that should be done, the benefits that should be obtained, and how to protect the rights. For example, the law on exemption from labor is promulgated by corvee, or the payment of silver, or the service of corvée. The duty that should be done. After that, those who have paid the silver do not need to bear the corvee, and those who have served can be hired according to the exemption law. Yin can sue, this is the law of rights protection." The Yongliang examinee raised his head and chest, and replied loudly, "And the most important thing about the immunity law is these?"

This made Fang Jinyu nod her head. When it comes to court regulations, most people are confused, and the government will do what they say. Once life is difficult, the court will resent the emperor for not giving the people a way out. In fact, sometimes it is not a problem with the government order. , but local inaction, or chaos.

"What about the villagers in the fields and countryside? Don't forget, most of the people in charge of corvee are them. Could it be that someone has to go door-to-door to explain in detail?" Someone sneered.

The Yongliang scholar affirmed: "That's right, in Yongliang, the new law and even the government are doing this. Everyone knows their rights and obligations. Only such a law can be perfected. You don't understand it because you don't know it with your own eyes." See, no one in Yongliang today regards corvée as a scourge, but as a way to increase income, this is the best policy."

Fang Jinyu's heart moved slightly when he heard it, but as soon as the candidate from Yongliang finished speaking, a scholar from Yunzhou stood up to refute.

"It's a pity that the people need to sue the government. Let me ask you, under the authority of the government, if they are really oppressed, who would dare to sue the people? The new policy may be for the people, but after all, it has increased the way for the government to make money. If you want to meet a good official, you may be able to If you have hired money, if you meet a dog official like Liang Chengye, wouldn't it make the people suffer even more?" The student dressed in Yushan Academy said loudly, "Excuse me for my biased words, a good official is like a phoenix feather. But corrupt officials are the crucian carp that crosses the river, for the sake of political achievements, for the sake of flattery, what can't these officials do?"

"Faced with this situation, how can Yongliang's new policy put an end to such corrupt officials, corrupt officials and perverting the law?"

These two questions overwhelmed the candidates of Yongliang.

After all, they were not governed by the new law, and they didn't know much about it, so they could only say: "But this is caused by corrupt officials, and has nothing to do with the new law!"

"If there is no new law, how can you exploit the people in the name of it? Don't kill Boren, but die because of Boren, brother, are you right?"

"This..." Yong Liang's examinees frowned and looked at each other, obviously unable to refute.

Then Yunzhou scholars took advantage of the victory to pursue, "Yongliang is located in a remote place, and there is the Northwest Army on its side. As long as there is no war, the imperial court will not interfere, and even taxes can be paid less. Naturally, this new policy can open the door to convenience. But in In Yunzhou, and even in the world, who doesn’t know that the treasury is empty and has been in deficit for many years. Isn’t the implementation of the New Deal at this time just to collect money? Where does the money come from, and the people also.”

"Okay, well said!"

"Brother Yongliang, what else can you say?"

The scholars around looked at the ten candidates and couldn't help but make them blush.Knowing that the New Deal can bring benefits to the people, but they are unable to refute it, which makes them feel powerless and frustrated.

They look at me, I look at you, Shen Shusheng said: "If Mr. Shang, or Mr. Qin is in charge, then Mr. Zhang will be in charge. They know more about the rules and regulations governed by the new law."

"That's right!" But they came here by chance, just to see it with friends, but when they heard the words that completely negated the New Deal, they got excited and argued for a while, and it turned out...

"No, I heard Mr. Qin said that there are ways to resist the government's wanton actions, and there are checks and balances."

"Oh, then I'll be all ears."

Even Fang Jinyu sat up straight, with hope in his eyes.

The source of Yang Shenxing's troubles is that these people don't trust the government, so much so that they contradict the new policy, but if the candidates in Yongliang can refute these scholars today, then it may be a way out for him to tell Yang Shenxing this law.

Thinking of this, he looked expectantly at these Yongliang candidates.

However, they looked embarrassed, because they really didn't know, so they finally said: "If you are willing to wait, let's go and invite the person in charge of the new law to explain it to you in detail."

"What, don't you know?"

"We really don't know." Candidate Yongliang said honestly.

"Haha, what is there to say, if you can't argue, just say it!"

"Yeah, I won't laugh at you, so why not admit it?"

"Knowing what you know is knowing what you don't know."

Amidst all the ridicule, they finally couldn't sit still, and said: "Let's invite Mr. Shang and the others to come." Then they got up and left quickly, and there was a roar of laughter from behind, as if they had won a victorious battle.

Soon after, the party in Wenxianglou broke up, and Fang Jinyu followed the scholars out of the restaurant.

At this time, someone beside him suddenly sighed: "In fact, if the government can really do what these Yongliang candidates say, it would be very desirable."

"There were so many people just now, I didn't say it. In fact, in front of the yamen this afternoon, what that young master said was much more deafening than those of today's candidates. I'm afraid you don't know. done."

Fang Jinyu paused, then immediately rushed up, "Brother, please stay."

The two scholars in front stopped and turned their heads. When they saw Fang Jinyu, they couldn't help wondering, "Are you calling us?"

"Yes." Fang Jinyu raised his folding fan to salute, "I accidentally heard the words of the two brothers below, and Gao Zixiu was mentioned, may I ask if it is that..."

One of the scholars said: "That's right, it is the Lord Gao Zixiu who died on the way to the northwest when he was exiled with Yang Shenxing." As he spoke, he looked at his companion, "Speaking of the New Deal, this is actually the one. The real founder."

"Exactly, if he hadn't passed away, it wouldn't be Yang Shenxing's turn to preside over this new policy. The world wouldn't be so polluted by Yang Shenxing, and maybe the head of the mountain wouldn't be so opposed."

"That's right, his son is now used by King Ning, so that everyone applauds Yongliang's New Deal, and I don't think it's a lie." Scholars all have integrity, and if the New Deal wasn't really so good, these candidates wouldn't be so Maintaining, even refuting, his eyes turned red.

"Yes, what a pity."

Hearing this, Fang Jinyu felt complicated in her heart. After the two scholars finished speaking, they gradually walked away, but he stood in front of the carriage but did not move for a long time, and the servant couldn't help calling: "Master?"

Fang Jinyu regained consciousness and said, "Go back."