Liangjiang Governor's Mansion
The staff circulated the newspapers in their hands, and their expressions gradually became serious.
The chief bookkeeper, Kuang Shouzheng, took a breath of cold air, and the hand holding the newspaper was trembling slightly.
Four new laws? Where does Dong Weng's whip technique fit in?
Judge Wu Xiancheng also twirled his beard under his chin. Under his gray eyebrows, his old eyes were full of shock.
Wu Xiancheng frowned when he saw Huo Xiao returned to the government. He suddenly remembered that when he was at the Sichuan Governor's Office, he went to eastern Sichuan to investigate. He remembered that the local county officials mentioned Huo Xiao because the fineness and weight of the collected silver fragments were not the same. First, when it is melted and cast into official silver, some of the fire costs cannot be borne by the court.
Every time I think about this, I feel like I have a lump in my throat, but the matter of fire consumption involves many things. It can be said that the food and clothing of a subordinate official are closely related, and it is not easy to talk to the master of Taitai about deposing him.
As for the worry of lack of silver, there is still no shortage of silver in Bashu, but there is no disadvantage as mentioned in the memorial.
Now that I think about it, this is to use a country's money to transport Bashu to a region, so that this effect can be avoided.
After reading the new policies, I was even more amazed and secretly praised.
In fact, Jia Heng's four new policies, such as the return of fire to the public, and the sharing of land and land, can all be labeled as virtuous policies such as light corvee and low taxes.
Of course, in addition to the tax reform measures that rob the rich and help the poor, such as dividing the land between households and households, and making the gentry secretly curse, as for the two policies of abolishing the two reforms to the yuan and returning the fire to the public, they are not to cut off the flesh of the gentry, but to prevent tiger officials and wolves Officials raised and lowered their hands when collecting taxes.
What has been reduced is the floating fees and redundant assessments in the tax collection process. This is a kind of virtue policy that cannot be criticized.
Only policies with property tax, such as the allocation of land per land, make people with a discerning eye feel sick just by looking at the poll tax.
Although it was not Emperor Wu's warning order, it was pretty much the same.
At this time, Gao Zhongping's second son, Gao Bo, frowned and said, "Father, can these really solve the disadvantages of the whipping method?"
Gao Zhongping said with emotion: "One whip method has not abolished two reforms, and the strategy of returning the fire to the public is coordinated. As time goes by, the cunning and petty officials will still take advantage of the opportunity. This strategy of Duke Wei is very clever."
Hearing this, Gao Bo said angrily: "Father, how could this Duke of Wei be able to do what he did without his father's whipping method? This is a result of greed. Now the whole Han Dynasty has made him the most popular."
Gao Zhongping frowned and said softly: "Don't speak nonsense."
But these words also caused ripples in the hearts of Wu Xiancheng and others, and a strange look appeared on their faces.
Originally, he was going to implement this policy and return to Beijing with a great reputation. At that time, the position of chief minister of the cabinet was also within his reach.
If the old man from the east doesn't come out, what will happen to the people?
But now the Duke of Wei is messing up the situation again. Cheng Yaojin really shows up halfway, and he gets huge credit all at once. Once the new law becomes popular, won't the world praise the name of Duke Wei?
In comparison, Dong Weng pales in comparison.
Thinking of this, Wu Xiancheng frowned and sighed secretly.
Although reforms and innovations have been difficult in ancient times, there are still many people with lofty ideals who have contributed their talents and talents. This is because a considerable number of scholars have in their hearts the political ideal of being a superior king, ordering the world in peace, and thus leaving a name in history and being praised by scholars.
But now Jia Heng suddenly attracted the attention of the entire Han Dynasty courtiers, and suddenly became the standard bearer of the reform policy.
Greedy for heaven's merits and taking them for yourself.
The two staff members were both people who had been in the officialdom for many years. They followed thick and dark knowledge, so they were naturally suspicious of these secret human schemes.
Kuang Shouzheng said: "Dong Weng, according to my official opinion, these four new policies are very feasible. Once implemented, from south to north, in less than three to five years, the national treasury will be rich and the world will be in great order, and it will be even more difficult to spread the land among the people." It was an act that won the hearts of the people, and the people celebrated it with their foreheads and hands. At that time, everyone in the world knew the four new policies, but they didn't know the whipping method. Dong Weng, the Duke of Wei..."
Although the following words were not said, the implication was that the limelight was entirely given to Duke Wei.
Gao Zhongping was silent for a moment and said: "For the sake of the country and the country, it makes no difference who proposes it. Besides, these four points are all condensed by the wisdom of Duke Wei, and they are all good strategies for benefiting the country. As stated in the Di newspaper, it is necessary to promote the development of Jiangsu and Henan. One south and one north go first. I will go to the court later and Jiangsu will take the lead in responding."
Wu Xiancheng frowned slightly and said in a low voice: "Dong Weng, when it comes to this matter, the Duke of Wei is even more thoughtful. His in-laws govern Anhui, but they are not trying it out. This shows that he is very selfish. In this way, the two provinces of Jiangsu and Three Provinces will take the lead. , then the effect will be more significant.”
In fact, I can vaguely guess some reasons. I'm afraid that if Jiangnan goes well, Anhui will follow closely. This way, we don't have to deal with the troubled Jiangnan gentry, and can steadily get a share of the success of the reform.
How could this Duke of Wei be so scheming? The methods can be called cunning.
Gao Zhongping said thoughtfully: "Mr. Wu is worrying too much."
At this time, Gao Bo obviously understood what was going on and said, "Father, I can finally see that this Duke of Wei is intentional. He doesn't mention it sooner or later. He has to mention it before his father goes to court. What kind of argument is it?" The lack of a whipping technique is clearly stepping on his father and showing off his talents to the world..."
Gao Zhongping frowned and yelled: "That's nonsense!"
In fact, there are some suspicions in my heart, but even if these secret disputes are true, how can I tell them openly?
Thinking of this, he said: "If someone comes, don't fork him out yet."
When Gao Bo heard this, his expression changed suddenly. He waited for the two officers to enter the hall, bowed, and then left the hall, still feeling aggrieved.
This Duke of Wei is so shady!
Gao Zhongping whispered: "You are reckless and talking nonsense."
Wu Xiancheng was silent for a moment and said quietly: "Dong Weng, what the second master said is not impossible."
Gao Zhongping's expression froze, he waved his hand and said: "The top priority now is how to implement the new law as soon as possible. Don't worry about the rest."
Even if Duke Wei really has such thoughts, he can only lie dormant now.
Previously, didn't he take advantage of the victory of the Northern invaders to make drastic changes in the south of the Yangtze River and implement innovative strategies?
As for the contradictions and inconsistencies, these are not the actions of Homo sapiens. Even changing one's ways is a sign of despicable political integrity.
Wu Xiancheng sighed and said: "What Dong Weng said is true. The key lies in Jiangsu. Fortunately, the whole country is looking at Jiangsu."
There is no other reason, because Jiangsu is a land rich in wealth, and many southern officials who have become officials are purchasing land here.
And just when Gao Zhongping of the Liangjiang Governor's Yamen was debating Jia Heng's four new policy memorials, the Shen House two arrows south of the Hububu Yamen of Jinling City——
In the study room, an old man with an elegant demeanor and gray hair sat behind the desk, his expression changing.
Shen Fang, the former governor of Liangjiang who took up his new post not long ago, also held a copy of the Di newspaper and read the text of the memorial with a complicated look in his eyes.
This Jia Ziyu is actually more courageous than Gao Zhongping. He works as a family, isn't he afraid of offending the scholars all over the world?
After being demoted, Shen Fang never wanted to make a comeback. During this period of time, he patiently waited for the opportunity when he was in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs to clean up the black hole in grain storage left by the former Nanjing Minister of Household Affairs Pan Ruxi and Qian Shuwen.
At first, Pan Qian and his wife were convicted of the Hedao Yamen corruption case and the Huai'an Prefecture case of hoarding goods and driving up prices, and were dismissed from their official positions.
Soon, Tan Jie, the left minister of the household department, was promoted to minister, and Liu Yuzhong, the imperial eunuch, was appointed the left minister of the household department in Nanjing.
The grain storage in the warehouse in Jinling also left a mess. After Shen Fang was demoted to the right minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs and took charge of the warehouse affairs, he began to solve the problem and use it to seek credit and transfer.
Of course, during this period, I have been looking north to the King's Division, waiting for the report of Jia Heng's battle in northern Xinjiang.
However--
Since Jia Heng led his troops to the north, he has won successive battles, and finally bombarded the slave chiefs and won a great victory over the captives. After returning to Beijing in triumph, he was granted the title of Duke of Defender. Even though Shen Fang was determined, he could not help but feel a passion for it. Disheartened.
Fortunately, after many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, Shen Fang soon adjusted and tried to make a comeback.
Because Gao Zhongping came and took charge of Jiangnan with a strategy of chaos.
With a whip, the land can be cleared, and chaos in the south of the Yangtze River is just around the corner!
Bai Sixing entered the hall, looked at the old man, and said, "Sir, the four new policies of Duke Wei have come out, especially the allocation of land to land, which has made the southern scholars hateful. It has been even more difficult to implement the slow-moving clearing of land. .”
Shen Fang shook his head and said loudly: "It's hard to say that I am now worried that that person will also be sent to Jiangnan to supervise the new policy."
To this day, no matter how angry I am, I have to admit that once Jia Heng goes south, he will probably succeed.
This is not just a big speaker in the toolbox, but a real execution ability.
Bai Sixing pondered and said: "Dong Weng, once the Duke of Wei gets married and attracts attention from both the north and the south, will he go south to take this troubled waters at the wedding time?"
Another aide of Shen Fang, Lu Chaoyun, his eyes flashed, and his tone was a little envious, and he said: "The Duke of Wei took the head of the slave chief and presented it to the emperor, and the Meng clan promised him his wife. The emperor's deep favor and trust in him can be said to be a great step forward." The previous generation may have indulged in the gentle country, and it is not known that they will not go south."
In fact, many scholars in the world secretly envied Jia Heng, who was both the daughter of the clan and the daughter of the emperor.
Some scholars have begun to think about how ecstatic it must be on this wedding night, with the warm and fragrant soft jade in their arms, hugging each other, and between the bed curtains.
Shen Fang frowned and said coldly: "That's because he underestimated Jia Ziyu. He is a traitor and a loyal man. He is greedy for power. He will never give up his achievements in governing affairs by going south to implement the New Deal. In the past few days, Japanese officials have read According to the newspaper, Baoling Hou Shi Nai, an in-law of the Jia family, was appointed as the governor of Shandong. If we add in the recent governor of Anhui Li Shouzhong, the general of the Xuanfu Wang Ziteng, the governor of Henan Shi Ding, and the fallen Jia Shi Wang Xue, the four families were actually Resurrecting the soul again."
As the saying goes, the person who knows you best is often your enemy. In the six months since Shen Fang was at the Ministry of Household Affairs, in addition to working diligently as usual, he has also deeply reflected on himself.
First of all, they fought out of anger, underestimated Jia Heng, doubted his general strategy, and repeatedly expected Jia Heng to be defeated in the northern border affairs.
It is precisely based on this mentality that he resorts to stupid tricks and loses his duty as a minister of the border. Although he clearly knows that the emperor does not choose his origin and values talents who are knowledgeable in affairs, he has no political achievements in governing affairs.
Shen Fang asked: "What is the trend in the city recently? Do the gentry slander the new policy of One Whip Law?"
Lu Chaoyun lowered his voice and said: "Dong Weng, many officials said that Gao Manzi wanted to dig out my Jiangnan roots. The southern scholars paid such a huge tax to the court every year, and as a result, they ended up like this. Hao Shangshu and Dong Shangshu wrote the bullets themselves, and they should be delivered to Beijing by now."
Because of the continuous disasters in the north for more than ten years, many officials who became official went to the south of the Yangtze River to buy property and support themselves. In addition, Nanjing was originally positioned as a Chen-Han city. It can be said that Jiangsu Province indeed gathered a huge power of gentry.
Shen Fang's eyes were a little deeper and he said in a low voice: "During this period, the Ministry of Household Affairs is in charge of the collection of summer grain. It is best not to cause any trouble. I will wait and see what happens."
"What's Dong Weng's next plan?" Bai Sixing's eyes flashed and he whispered.
"Now if we want to make a comeback, we can only go with the flow and take the overall situation into consideration." Shen Fang said clearly.
Lu Chaoyun was startled and asked, "Is Dong Weng trying to change his ways?"
This is not only ridiculed by the scholars, but may not be accepted by the Duke of Wei.
Shen Fang said: "I will do my duty well. If the new law goes smoothly, I will be in charge of the warehouse. When the grain is transported to the north, the emperor will not turn a blind eye."
We can neither wave the flag and shout for the reform strategy, otherwise we will create many enemies and cut our own foundation, nor can we go against Jia Heng, Gao Zhongping, etc., and we must work conscientiously now, so that we can have a chance to recover in the future.
"What Dong Weng said is true. Today's Zuo Shilang Liu Yuzhong is a clean figure who is not familiar with common affairs. Mr. Tan also resists a whipping method. But Dong Weng does his job sincerely and does not avoid complaints and slander. The emperor is wise and decisive and sees it in his eyes. I keep it in mind," Bai Sixing said.
Shen Fang sighed and said, "I hope so."
As a servant, if there is chaos in Jiangnan, he will still have merit. If the new method goes well, if he appears in front of the emperor at that time, there may be a chance of recovery.
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Ningguo Mansion
As the footsteps of Jianyou's wedding gradually approached, the Ningguo Mansion was also making intense preparations. Because Qin Keqing was pregnant, all matters in the mansion were entrusted to Youshi and You Sanjie, and Sister Feng and Ping'er also often Come and help.
This wedding ceremony attracted the attention of merchants, footmen, officials and people in the capital.
Jia Heng was sitting in the study, reading a letter in his hand. This was a letter sent by Xu Kai from Runing Mansion, Henan.
In the blink of an eye, it has been more than a year since the chaos in the Central Plains last year and Xu Kai went to Runing Prefecture in the Central Plains to prop up the army and govern the people.
Xu Shijiao, a former Hanlin official, followed the discussion with Jia Heng that day when he took office in Runing Mansion, built water conservancy projects, excavated the Ru River, and actively responded to the promotion of sweet potatoes. After the war in Runing Mansion, the people gradually recovered. Prosperity.
Not to mention anything else, at least I can have enough to eat.
At the same time, Han laws were strictly enforced in Runing Prefecture and law enforcement was strict. For a time, the name of Qingtian in Runing Prefecture spread to other states and counties.
The four memorials on the New Deal have been circulated in the capital in the past few days and have become an uproar.
It can be said that the entire Han Dynasty and civil servants are paying attention to this new policy. Even the recent imperial examination scandal, for which Zhao Mo took the blame and resigned from the cabinet, few people paid attention to it.
Chen Xiao entered the room carrying the watermelon, looked at the young man who was writing a reply at the desk, and said softly: "It's almost noon, let's eat some watermelon."
Jia Heng put down the brush in his hand and said softly: "Henan will implement a new policy soon, starting with this year's summer grain collection, a whip method."
Chen Xiao said softly: "It's okay over there in Henan. There was a civil unrest before, and now it's gradually regaining its vitality. Local officials have much less constraints on implementing policies."
Jia Heng said: "But don't be careless."
Chen Xiao said softly: "Go and check out the workshop. Recently, the Portuguese craftsman wants to return to Haojing. That Nona said that she has been here for almost a year."
At first, I thought that this person was also thinking of recruiting this barbarian woman, but I didn't expect that it had been almost a year and there had been no movement.
Jia Heng said: "Let's go and see after the wedding."
He has been busy with the wedding these days. He didn't know that there were so many things to do in a wedding. During this period, Yuanyang and Daiyu did not go to see each other.
And Baochai has not been seen again since the first rain and dew that day, and it is really hard to do anything.
Chen Xiao looked at the young man who was eating watermelon with his head lowered. A slight blush suddenly appeared on his smooth and jade face, and he said softly: "The wedding dress... I've made it."
Jia Heng smiled, put down the watermelon, looked at the pair of panicked eyes, and said, "Wait a minute, put it on and let me take a look."
"Don't be ridiculous." Chen Xiao said shyly.
He was a man who was always mischievous, otherwise he wouldn't have said anything about the wedding dress. He might not have gotten interested in seeing her in her wedding dress and had the bridal chamber in advance.
As the wedding day drew closer, she became increasingly unable to refuse.
Jia Heng took the girl's slender hand that was slightly cold, and stared at the beautiful and pure eyebrows. Looking at the shy girl with low eyebrows, he felt an unspeakable joy in his heart and said, "I just want to take a look. What does my Xiaoxiao look like when she puts on her wedding dress?"
This probably means that our hearts are in harmony, and our eyebrows are your love?
He was convinced that he and Xiaoxiao had a true love above lust.
Jia Heng said, pulling the girl to sit in his arms, and said softly: "Xiaoxiao, I just want to take a look. Don't worry, I can still wait these days and give you a good memory."
When the time comes, he, Xianning and Chanyue will go to the wedding hall to get married. When it comes to the bridal chamber, there will be some ceremonial procedures with Xiaoxiao.
Chen Xiao's delicate body trembled slightly, her eyebrows were curved, and her face was slightly red. She looked at the young man with a gentle voice, and hummed softly: "We'll see you later."
Is that what he expected?
Chen Xiao was being picked by the boy, her cheeks were red with embarrassment, and she said in a clear voice: "Don't hug me yet, it's too hot, huh~"
It was obvious that the young man had brought his lips to the young girl's lips, and the lips were as cold as mint.
At this moment, the courtyard where Yuanyang is located——
Yuanyang is picking up the soles of her shoes, holding a needle and thread in her hand, relaxing and raising her arms. Under the green dress, her arms are like snow. The girl is tall, with smooth black hair, a standard duck-oval face, and her eyebrows seem to be different. She is well versed in human affairs and has an indescribable charm.
Not far away, his brother Jin Wenxiang and his sister-in-law sat down and were talking with a smile.
"It's not that Xiaobao is not young. We are okay. We should consider buying some land for him in the future to prepare for future marriages. But the Jingzhao Mansion said that servants cannot buy land." Jin Wenxiang Said: "In the future, let alone studying for imperial examinations and practicing martial arts and joining the army."
The two of them came here because of their five-year-old son.
The first is to get back the body deed, and the second is to study in clan school.
"I can't decide what these brothers tell me to do. Besides, my brother is the comprador of the old lady's house, and his deeds are all in the house." Yuanyang said, biting off the line, and said: "That's because Regarding Xiaobao’s matter, I’ll ask the old lady for her grace.”
Jin Wenxiang's wife, Mrs. Wei, said with a smile: "It's not because Xiaobao still goes to school. I see that he usually holds a wooden sword and a wooden gun. He seems to want to learn to join the army, so he just wants to practice hard in the martial arts hall. If he practices, he can also go to Beijing Camp and help his uncle in the future."
But she knew that many young people from the Jia family went to Beijing, and many became high officials.
To take a step back, even if you are worried about being incapable of fighting on the battlefield and being unable to join the army, working as a civil servant is still better than being the head of the government and having children.
When Yuanyang heard this, his heart skipped a beat and he said angrily: "What uncle?"
Jin Wenxiang's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wei, had a broad smile on her face, looked at Yuanyang with envy, and said with a smile: "Others don't know, but I don't know either? You followed Uncle Heng. Uncle Heng is a member of the country." My father-in-law, I will become a concubine in the future, and I will give birth to a son and a half daughters, but I will be able to seal my title as my wife."
Jin Wenxiang's daughter-in-law, as the boss of Jia Mu's side, has good relations with the maids and maids in Jia Mu's room. She has long seen what happened between Jia Heng and Yuanyang. Heng Zeng led Yuanyang south to look at Jin Cai and his wife. The Wei family had long regarded Jia Heng as her "brother-in-law".
Especially after Jia Heng was made the Duke of the country and became powerful, the Wei family was even more delighted.
When Yuanyang heard this, her white and greasy duck-egg face with a few freckles turned red, her thin eyebrows slightly frowned, and she snorted coldly: "Where does the royal decree come from? I am the girl's fate."
While talking, he picked up the embroidery needle and lowered his head to embroider.
A few days passed by, and I had agreed to come to see her, but later I was too busy and forgot about it.
As he was thinking about it, he was inevitably in a trance. Suddenly his finger hurt, and he let out a slight groan, but he saw a drop of blood oozing out from the belly of his finger, which was as plump and shiny as a slender bamboo shoot.
Jin Wenxiang glared at his wife and said with concern: "Sister, are you okay?"
At this moment, Mrs. Wei also let out an exclamation, quickly took out her handkerchief, and said urgently: "My aunt, wipe it quickly. If the uncle sees this, I don't know how distressed he will be."
This is the future nobleman of their Jin family, and the hope of their whole family cannot let anything go wrong.
Yuanyang's face turned red with embarrassment at what her sister-in-law said, and she said angrily: "No need."
Because his brother is still there, he has to keep his face after all, and it is not good to say some sarcastic words in front of his sister-in-law.
At this time, a maid's voice came from outside, saying, "Is Sister Yuanyang in the house?"
