The Ming Dynasty started with caution

“Just like the Lijia system, one hundred households were divided into one li, and the common people rented the wasteland from the imperial court.

The imperial court may not levy any tax, or may levy a very small amount of tax. The land will still be returned to the imperial court, but will be given to the people for cultivation.

In this way, the land does not need to be given to the people, but they can also have land to cultivate and increase their income. Yan Chengjin said.

When the land cannot be given to the people to cultivate on their own.

Big pot rice is quite suitable in Daming.

With the supervision of the Yushi Yamen, it is better than leaving it idle.

While her husband is serving in the army, a peasant woman can also farm to increase her income without having to go to the city to show off.

The circulation of goods can make the gentry richer and richer.

But the common people were unable to participate in the buying and selling.

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

If there are cash crops, you can use the cash crops to participate in trade and get money.

Reduce the gap.

Han Wen's eyes lit up and he said: "If the wasteland is left in the hands of the imperial court, it will be idle. If it can be given to the people to increase the imperial court's taxes, I would like it."

"I second the proposal!" Ma Wensheng said.

The Wei gentry and others don't say anything and just don't touch the gentry's land.

Emperor Hongzhi walked a few steps in front of the imperial court and leveled a bowl of water in the form of a lease.

"Then according to what Yan Qing's family said, the Ministry of Household Affairs should not draw up a tax amount that is too high. We should inform the world first to see what the effects will be."

Han Wen said: "I obey your order!"

Yan Chengjin's round and non-harsh voice sounded again: "These eating methods were created by Qing'e, my wife.

Dried sweet potatoes like these can be exported overseas like silk and used as high-quality snacks.

I would like to beg for help and beg for a first-grade imperial concubine. "

Mrs. Yipingaoming? !

You are crazy. The first time you open your mouth, you will be granted the title of Madam Yipingaoming.

The corner of Wei Shen's mouth twitched suddenly.

Mrs. Gaoming has her own taste.

The ninth grade is called Ruren, the eighth grade is called Anren, and the seventh grade is called Yiren.

The titles are different, there are only first and second grades, called Mrs. Gaoming.

Even Liu Gong's wife did not have a royal title.

Only Duke Li's wife was granted a first-grade imperial title.

But it's not because of Li Gong, but because Zhu is from the Duke's palace.

Wei Shen said: "I have something to say. I'm afraid it will offend Duke Li, but I still want to say it.

Li Qing'e came from a humble background. If he were granted a first-grade imperial edict, how would the ministers and the wives of the princes in the hall be convinced? "

Li Dongyang raised his eyebrows slightly. He didn't like to belittle Qing'e because of her background.

Ma Wensheng said: "I agree with Mr. Wei on this matter. Yan Chengjin is still young and has not yet reached the official age."

Liu Jian and others remained silent.

Since Yan Chengjin came here for the title, he was naturally prepared.

"If people are selected based on official age, what use is their talent? If one is judged based on birth status, what is the use of the imperial examination?"

My wife, Qing'e, although she was born in a humble family, her character is as white as the first snow, and she can be described as virtuous and dignified.

Now, I have made great achievements for the imperial court, but I cannot be rewarded, I..."

Han Wen and others looked over angrily.

Their wives and mothers were not even qualified to be a fourth-grade scholar.

Yan Chengjin wanted to be granted a royal decree.

But Yan Chengjin's words were also difficult for them to argue with.

If one judges his official position based on his origin, someone like Mr. Li is not worthy of being an official.

Emperor Hongzhi pondered for a moment. Yan Chengjin had made meritorious deeds many times, but had not been rewarded. He said, "Even if Li Qing'e has meritorious service, she cannot be granted a first-grade imperial edict. Yan Qing's family is a second-grade imperial concubine, so she should be granted a third-grade imperial edict."

Yan Chengjin was a little disappointed and bowed: "I thank your Majesty for your grace."

Wei Shen and the others are quite balanced.

…

At night, Yan Mansion.

Yan Chengjin said to Li Qing'e: "Tomorrow you will enter the palace with your husband, and His Majesty will make you a third-grade lady."

"With Qing'e's background, she can be granted the title of third-grade wife. It will not be easy for my husband to fight for Qing'e today."

"Turn out the lights."

…

It's early June, and the deadline for dispatching troops in April is approaching.

The gentry expected the Beijing camp to send troops to Annan to divide the royal family's property.

The imperial court sold three hundred shares of treasury bonds.

Ten thousand taels per share.

This means that three hundred gentry will benefit and be able to divide up the huge property of the Annan royal family.

Ministry of Punishment,

Wei Shen invited Chai Sheng to come to the hotel room for tea. He wanted to find out about the Ministry of War. He smiled and said, "How many shares did Mr. Chai buy?"

"The Metropolitan Procuratorate has advised Your Majesty that officials are only allowed to hold half a share, so of course I am a half share," Chai Sheng said.

Wei Shen also thought that Chai Sheng would use some tricks to make the collateral purchase under his name.

Unexpectedly, he actually said the same thing.

"When will the Beijing camp send troops?"

Chai Sheng was also puzzled: "If we are about to send out troops, we should start preparing military supplies and arranging military preparations, but your Majesty did not convey the order."

As the Minister of War, the Ministry of War has the authority to mobilize the capital camp, so he should know about it.

The next day, morning.

The British Duke Zhang Mao stood next to Chai Sheng. He came to ask His Majesty the time for sending troops and to pay the troops to the Ministry of Household Affairs.

"Your Majesty, there are still five days left before the imperial edict expires. It's time to prepare to send troops to Annan."

Emperor Hongzhi's face trembled slightly and he looked at Liu Jian.

But Liu Jian lowered his head, not knowing how to answer.

The capital camp will not send troops to Annan.

Only Emperor Hongzhi, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, and Yan Chengjin knew about this matter.

Emperor Hongzhi said: "It's still early, there's no rush."

Zhang Mao frowned, Your Majesty, will you regret it?

"It will take half a month to allocate military rations, and it will take more than a month to prepare chariots, armor, swords and shields. I am already too late."

Chai Sheng also bowed: "The gentry in the community are all looking forward to dividing Annan's property."

"I understand, please retreat."

All the officials looked at each other. They all bought national bonds, five thousand taels.

Your Majesty, you don't want to get something for free, do you?

Yan Chengjin left the hall and prepared to go back to the duty room of the Censorate.

But he saw the eunuch running over stealthily: "Master Yan, His Majesty summoned you to the East Warm Pavilion."

It's easy to know that it's to discuss the dispatch of troops from the Beijing camp.

Yan Chengjin was also afraid that Wang Shouren would miss the deadline.

Annan and the capital are thousands of miles apart, the roads are inconvenient, and they have to cross the mountains in the south.

Transporting a large amount of property will slow down the march.

When they arrived at the East Warm Pavilion, Liu Jian and Li Dongyang were all there.

Liu Jian said: "It's useless to hide it from the gentry. If the military pay is not transferred, the officials will know."

Emperor Hongzhi thought for a while and looked at Yan Chengjin: "How many officials have purchased national bonds?"

"Three hundred people, a total of 1.5 million shares."

There are not many officials who can take out 5,000 taels of cash in a short period of time.

They are all ministers of the sixth rank or above.

The gentry thought that 300 people bought the national debt, but in fact, 450 people bought it.

"There are still five days left. When will Wang Shouren come back?"

"I don't know."

If the troops are not dispatched after four months, the gentry will be suspicious.

If the officials knew that the court embezzled silver in this way, they would not let it go.

Maybe even the credibility of Hongzhi's silver bills would be affected.

Xie Qian said: "Why not tell the Duke of Yingguo, Han Wen and Chai Sheng?"

Yan Chengjin shook his head: "I think it's not possible."

"Why?"

"As far as I know, the Duke of Yingguo was training soldiers and preparing for war four months ago. If he knew that he couldn't go to the expedition, I'm afraid he would be upset." Yan Chengjin looked at Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi hesitated for a moment and said: "Wait five days first. If Wang Shouren can't come back, order 200,000 troops to go to the expedition."

Yan Chengjin said: "I believe Wang Shouren will not miss the deadline."

Wang Shouren acted thoughtfully. How could he not expect to leave enough time for his return?

At this time, outside the capital.

A fast horse came galloping over. It was the cavalry from the Beijing camp that accompanied Wang Shouren to the expedition.