In order to change the tragic fate of the Han people being slaughtered once every few hundred years, Ming Dynasty must make changes.
And the changes are made from the root.
Zhu Youjian has already changed the content of the imperial examination and greatly reduced the proportion of Confucian classics. _o_m
This still cannot stop the enthusiasm of many students all over the world to rely on the imperial examination, and they are even more attracted by the people who clean up the Donglin Party this time.
You must know that human nature is selfish. Don't deny it. There are indeed some people who will cry out for the Donglin Party.
But more people just say they feel sorry for them, but they are probably already feeling happy in their hearts.
A country cannot be without a king for a day, and a place cannot be without officials for a long time.
Relying on the military for military control is okay for a while, but in the long run, this is definitely not going to work and is not conducive to the healthy development of the country.
This is definitely the best news for those waiting for officials and those who are still preparing for the imperial examination.
After all, how can a candidate official have the face of an official?
"Does your Majesty really want to do this?" Wang Chengen said with some worry as he looked at the imperial edict written by Zhu Youjian.
"It won't work if you don't do it." Zhu Youjian said with a smile.
If possible, Zhu Youjian wouldn't want to be cruel, but now the fifth year of Chongzhen is about to pass, and there are only less than five years left before the severe drought in Chongzhen.
Without a stable food supply, Ming Dynasty would be in trouble sooner or later.
"Your Majesty has decreed that from now on, the Ming Dynasty's grain will adopt the lowest purchase price and the highest selling price.
The minimum purchase price shall not be less than 1 copper coin, 1 catty. The maximum selling price shall not be higher than 2 copper coins.
During the famine years. Shops are not allowed to hoard and must obey government orders. The maximum selling price must not exceed the maximum selling price set by the court.
Subsequently, the court will adjust the corresponding price according to the actual situation. "
A new order appeared in the newspaper the next day, which immediately aroused heated discussion.
Many farmers cheered and applauded after receiving the news, but many grain stores secretly scolded Zhu Youjian numerous times.
Since ancient times, the food store has not been a simple store.
Grain shops of a certain size are all financial institutions.
In good years, prices are lowered. With the help of the capital and monopoly in hand, prices are lowered aggressively. With that part of the funds, a large amount of food is hoarded.
In disaster years, sell at high prices. Take advantage of this to receive huge profits.
Qiming Trading Company founded by Zhu Youjian had always set a minimum purchase price before.
When selling, there are also maximum restrictions.
We have already touched the cakes of many big grain merchants.
Now directly turn this into a government decree and write it into the Ming Law.
To put it bluntly, they are putting the knife directly on the heads of these big grain merchants.
This is not because Zhu Youjian is unkind and righteous. Compete with the people for profit.
But food is related to national security.
If the imperial court cannot control more than 99% of the domestic grain trade, then the country will be in danger.
Since ancient times, hatred of the rich has been an inevitable topic.
But it is true that few people say the real reason for hating the rich. There are even some dogs raised by the rich who deliberately say that people hating the rich is morally inferior.
What a joke, if most of the rich people get their money from legitimate sources, will the people hate the rich? ,.
If faced with a natural disaster, those businessmen would try to completely drain the people and push them to death. Wouldn't the people hate the rich?
If only those rich people would abide by the law instead of playing harp when they have money. If the law is turned into a tool to oppress ordinary people, will the people hate the rich? .
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