"It is because the people have no land to cultivate and no food to eat that they will eventually embark on the path of rebellion."
Speaking of this, Yang Ling was quite heartbroken.
Since traveling to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he has seen countless victims who starved to death, as well as countless nobles with full granaries and fat heads and big ears!
"Why don't they have any farmland? It's because it's all occupied by nobles!"
In ancient societies with underdeveloped industry and commerce, land was an important means of production and the most important wealth.
Whether you are an official or a businessman, you will eventually turn your profits into property.
It can be said that land annexation is a stubborn disease that cannot be suppressed in feudal society!
"These soldiers, relying on their own privileges, took advantage of the common people and plundered the land."
"In the end, more and more people lost their land and became homeless."
"Once there is a year of famine and they are about to starve to death, do you think they will choose to rebel?"
Yang Ling's long speech deeply impacted Cao Ang's thinking.
Since he began to remember, all the education he received attributed the dynasty's turmoil to the emperor's stupidity, the eunuchs' tyranny, and the unruly people who were instigated by the three brothers Zhang Jiao, Zhang Bao, and Zhang Liang!
Including his father, no one attributed the decline of the Han Dynasty to the nobles!
Cao Ang wanted to refute Yang Ling, but when he opened his mouth, he didn't know how to refute.
Because what Yang Ling said is obviously more reasonable!
"If you govern the world in the future, remember to ensure that the people have enough to eat. In this way, it will be almost impossible for anyone to rebel."
Yang Ling said meaningfully.
Cao Ang nodded subconsciously, and suddenly seemed to remember something, and said quickly,
"If, like my father, we provide free seeds, farm tools, and cattle to the people to encourage them to cultivate wasteland. But all the land is owned by the government, can we avoid land annexation?"
"Yes, this move can indeed be avoided."
Yang Ling nodded slowly,
"This is exactly what I suggested to your father."
"What? Are you the teacher?!"
Cao Ang's body shook and his mouth opened wide in surprise.
Since he started to get involved in government affairs with Cao Cao, everyone, including Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, Mao Jie, Liu Ye and others, has praised the New Deal!
Cao Ang always thought that such a brilliant system was invented by his father.
But he didn't expect that Yang Ling, whom he despised, would bring it up!
"Ah, not only that, but also re-employing children from poor families, Huaxia Digital... were all my suggestions. Are there any questions?"
Yang Ling looked at him strangely.
"No...no problem!"
Cao Ang waved his hands repeatedly, feeling shocked and speechless.
No wonder his father asked Yang Ling to be his teacher, he turned out to be so talented!
I used to judge people by their appearance and almost missed such a great talent!
"What I want to teach you is to break your inherent thinking and concepts and observe the world from a new perspective."
Although Cao Ang didn't understand what he heard, he still nodded respectfully and said,
"Disciple noted it down!"
While the two were talking, they had already walked to the side of the palace.
After Liu Xie arrived, Cao Cao did not hesitate to spend money to build a palace in the city as the residence of the emperor.
Looking across the palace wall, you can vaguely see the carved beams and painted buildings.
Yang Ling stopped and smiled again,
"Sir, let me test you again. What do you think of the Emperor?"
"ah?"
Cao Ang was stunned for a moment and said honestly,
"Today's man is wise, aware of important things, and aware of the general situation..."
Yang Ling suddenly couldn't laugh or cry.
"Master, I misunderstood. I want to ask, what do you think is the emperor?"
Only then did Cao Ang realize that Yang Ling had not asked him to evaluate the emperor Liu Xie!
He thought for a while and said,
"The Son of Heaven, as the name suggests, is the son of Heaven! Whether it is Gaozu, Huan, Ling Emperor, or the current Emperor, they are all ordered by Heaven..."
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Yang Ling quickly called Cao Ang.
"Teacher, am I right?"
"Of course not! I told you, you have to see the world from a new perspective!"
A whole new angle?
Cao Ang was confused.
He frowned and thought hard for a while, then shook his head and said,
"I don't understand what the teacher means."
"Okay, then let me ask you! Since the emperor is the son of destiny, why does he grow old, sick and die like us, and needs to eat, drink, breathe, and sleep?"
Yang Lingfa asked.
"this……"
Cao Ang hesitated, but couldn't answer Yang Ling's question.
"Actually, to put it bluntly, no matter whether they are the emperor or princes and ministers, they are just ordinary people!"
"Where is the Son of Destiny?"
"If the emperor is really favored by God, how can the young emperor kill him?!"
What Yang Ling said was extremely rebellious!
To Cao Ang, it sounded like thunder in his ears, leaving him speechless!
The emperor... is actually the same as ordinary people?
It has been more than four hundred years since Liu Bei established the Han Dynasty.
The idea that the Liu family rules the world and is destined by destiny has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people!
The inherent values in Cao Ang's heart were instantly shattered by Yang Ling.
He stayed there, his underwear soaked!
"I've told you too much today. You go back and think about it carefully. We'll see you tomorrow."
Yang Ling said slowly.
Cao Ang woke up from a dream and quickly bowed respectfully.
"Here! Disciple, please leave first!"
Seeing his attitude, Yang Ling nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that he had successfully deceived Cao Ang!
Before teaching Cao Ang, Yang Ling was quite worried and didn't know what to say.
But then he thought, why not teach Cao Ang the concepts and thoughts of modern people!
With his own help, if Cao Ang ascends to the throne as emperor in the future, he can also avoid the tragedy of Wuhu chaos in China.
…
I have to say that what Yang Ling said today really shocked Cao Ang.
He walked towards the house in a daze, with Yang Ling's words still echoing in his mind.
"The emperor... is just an ordinary person!"
"Zixiu!"
Cao Ang, who was at a loss, suddenly heard someone calling him.
He raised his head and looked up, only to realize that he had returned to the mansion.
His father, Cao Cao, was looking at him with concern.
"Aren't you going to have a class with your husband? Why are you so pale and distracted?"
Cao Ang looked around and found that only Dian Wei was following Cao Cao, so he stepped forward and said,
"Father, the content of the teacher's class... is really shocking!"
"oh?"
Cao Cao was slightly startled, glanced at Dian Wei behind him, and said softly,
"You come with me."
The three of them came to the study, and Cao Cao told Dian Wei to stay outside the door and not allow anyone to disturb him.
The father and son sat opposite each other, and Cao Cao slowly said,
"Come quickly!"
Cao Ang then told his father the details of today's class.
