Wang Xijue, who was outside the courtyard of the official residence, was waiting for the Jin Yiwei to let him in. At this moment, he frowned and looked at the people who were coming in and out of the jewelry store opposite, and shook his head and sighed.
"The people do not observe etiquette and forget the old system of the country. As soon as they enter the city, they just buy gold and silver, eat, drink and have fun. They don't know day and night. This is the custom of a noble family, and the common people are the same. I always feel that it is not a good feeling." Wang Xijue said in Entering the courtyard of the official residence, he came to see Shen Shixing and talked about it.
After hearing this, Shen Shixing smiled and asked, "Why do you think it's uncomfortable?"
"Uncomfortable!"
"A kind of uncomfortable feeling that elegance is invaded by vulgarity!"
"For example, making tea by the stove is an elegant thing for scholars, but I actually saw people in short-sleeved clothes and soap shirts making tea by the stove!" Wang Xijue told Shen Shixing very frankly that he was not satisfied with the large influx of consumers in the capital these days. After seeing the inner feelings of the people, he asked Shen Shixing: "Don't you feel this way after seeing so many people from the countryside pouring into the city these days?" Shen Shixing then said: "But Zhang Zuogang, who is in charge of Chongwen's gate tax, Shangshu said that yesterday’s tax revenue suddenly surged to 561 taels!”
"What does this mean?"
"It means that if so many new people enter the capital every day, the annual income of Chongwen Sect can exceed 200,000 taels!"
"In addition, it also proves that the wealth of the people is quite impressive!" After saying that, Shen Shixing asked Wang Xijue: "Does the Lord still feel uncomfortable now?"
"Really?" Wang Xijue was immediately startled and quickly asked Shen Shixing for confirmation. Shen Shixing nodded: "Now that you are a bachelor of the cabinet, you can go back to the cabinet to read this memorial."
"So, I don't feel so uncomfortable anymore." After Wang Xijue said this, he suddenly thought about tea, picked up the tea, and said with a smile: "I feel relieved!"
"I'm just like you!"
"After seeing so many common people dispersed, but did not leave the city, but wandered around for fun, I felt a little uncomfortable."
"Although there is no hunger or discouragement in the prosperous times, and there is no need to be busy with farming and weaving, I still feel that the people in the countryside staying in the city like this have caused some extravagance and comparison, which is of no benefit to the country. But now it seems that it is better to let them stay in the city before they are busy with farming. It might be better for the country to wander around the city more," Shen Shixing said at this time.
Wang Xijue nodded: "Knowing the slightest thing, the great master's ten years of achievements are all reflected today. No wonder the country wants to benefit the people!"
"That's right!"
"How you and I feel, is it important that the country benefits?"
"Personal feelings, what does it matter in front of these national funds that can be increased without adding taxes?!" Shen Shixing stood up on his knees decisively and asked Wang Xijue.
Wang Xijue sighed: "Yes, how can selfish desires be compared with public interests?"
"This servant finally understands why Ouyang Wenzhong wants to enjoy himself with the people, not just to show his integrity, but also because of this, but for you and me to imitate and practice his ambition!" Shen Shixing continued.
"Have fun with the people." Wang Xijue muttered silently, then nodded, and then said: "I almost forgot about business. I came to see you today only for one thing."
"No need to ask about this matter again!" Shen Shixing replied with a stern face before Wang Xijue asked. With that said, Shen Shixing said: "For the sake of peace in the world, they must be torn apart by cars!"
"What does this have to do with the peace of the world?" Wang Xijue asked hurriedly. Shen Shixing looked at Wang Xijue: "The people's hearts are in turmoil. Once ignited, it can easily start a prairie fire and cause disaster!"
"Therefore, once the people rebel, we must take it seriously and shed blood!"
"Either the blood of the people will be shed, or the blood of those who instigated the civil uprising, or someone will die because of the civil uprising!"
"For the sake of the stability of national power, it is the bottom line for us as rulers not to hold the people hostage; just as His Majesty is constantly working for the country, it is the bottom line not to deny the Grand Master!"
"The younger generation are ignorant and think that mobilizing the people can force the court to make concessions and trample on the law, but those in power cannot allow this trend to grow and spread!"
"Understood!" Wang Xijue nodded, and then suddenly sighed: "Rumo, you have changed, and you are now dealing with the world with a heart of stone."
"Really?" Shen Shixing smiled slightly, and then explained: "Perhaps it is because the Taishi's legacy has not been extinguished, and His Majesty is wise and resolute, so that the servants are not discouraged."
"Today, the powerful are still in power in the court, science and education are suppressed, scholars cannot act on their own initiative, and they do not seek political power if they are not in their positions. And since the public is in his position, it is inevitable that he will become stronger."
"Understandable." Wang Xijue replied. Shen Shixing suddenly said seriously: "But I haven't changed my old ambition!" Then Shen Shixing softened his tone and said to Wang Xijue: "Therefore, those who are dissatisfied with the government should bother you to go see me again!"
"Although they have always regarded us as thieves and bandits, we, your ministers, do not regard them as thieves and bandits. We still hope that the civil servants and Your Majesty in the world can work together as kings and ministers, and do a few great things that Your Majesty wants to do!"
"Because the emperor wants to be a capable king, but his ministers cannot be inactive ministers!" Shen Shixing said, looking at the continuous spring rain outside without saying anything else.
"Don't worry! Who hasn't been young and energetic?" Wang Xijue knew that he was tired, so he resigned. ...Clang!
After the tea splashed everywhere, the tea cup flew out of Wang Xijue's hand and fell to the ground into flowers. The three people he invited, Gu Xiancheng, Li Sancai, and Li Zhi, all looked at this scene in shock.
"Why did the public do this to show us how to instruct the family?" Li Zhi asked coldly because of this.
"People can use it daily but cannot know it; don't you know this truth?" Wang Xijue did not answer Li Zhi, but asked the three people directly.
Gu Xiancheng took the initiative to nod: "I know." Wang Xijue asked: "Then why do you want to incite the people to stop the holy will and participate in the government? The people are like smoke, you don't know it!"
"No wise man in the world dares to incite the people, but it's a good thing that you continue to do so! You think you have some good strategy, and even I hide it. It's a shame that I take the trouble to work for you." Wang Xijue said. Then he waved his sleeves and looked serious.
"Because today's gentlemen love the people, I thought this was okay." Gu Xiancheng explained.
"But I have never seen such a stupid person!" Wang Xijue said bluntly, then looked at Gu Xiancheng, Li Sancai, and Li Zhi, and asked with a sneer: "Now that you have seen the results, do you still feel that I am very smart and can save people when the will of the Holy Spirit has been determined. I even think that who else in the world is better than me?"
"The car didn't need to be broken, but it was just because of you that it was self-defeating!" Wang Xijue once again waved his sleeves and turned his back to the three people.
Li Zhi gasped and couldn't help but stand up. Li Sancai stopped him. Gu Xiancheng said at this time: "But they are also inciting the people."
"Yes, they also fanned." Wang Xijue said with a smile, then looked back at Gu Xiancheng: "But don't you think this makes you feel even more ashamed?"
"The first is imprudence. Although you think that you are not directly involved and just revealed it to the broker, and you are safe, but I don't know if there are people among the ruffians who will let others know in advance what you are going to do."
"The second is unwise. You know clearly that the New Deal is good for the common people but not good for the gentry, but you despise the common people, thinking that the common people are stupid, and take advantage of them; but you forget that the officials you despise are familiar with how to mobilize the common people. They are far above you and me! Otherwise, why would people be promoted step by step during the restructuring? Do you really think that they are just good at doing business?"
"Third, don't be afraid. When people mobilize the people, they know that your majesty must know first. You have never thought that such a big thing must be known to the emperor. You even have to hide it from me!" Wang Xijue analyzed the three people carefully. With.
After hearing this, Li Zhi seemed unconvinced and breathed heavily. Gu Xiancheng lowered his head and looked calm. After thinking about it for a while, Li Sancai stood up and bowed to Wang Xijue: "What you are to blame is! We are too self-righteous. We only think that we are smart people, but we are often too smart. We ourselves regret it!" Wang Xijue glanced at Li Sancai, then softened his words and said: "I have asked the cabinet for you, and the ministers have no intention of getting rid of you; but in the future, you all think carefully, if If you still want to be an official, you should change according to the trend!”
