Li Ke nodded and said: "In fact, alfalfa has been introduced to the Central Plains from the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty, but alfalfa is specially bred. It has higher yields, is more cold-resistant, drought-resistant, and has very strong effects on fertilizing fields. "
There are many types of alfalfa. The earliest alfalfa has been introduced into the country since the Han Dynasty. However, alfalfa was actually cultivated by later generations and is not comparable to the alfalfa of this era.
"What I'm thinking about is that now that people don't have enough land to grow food, it's very good to rotate ten to twenty acres of alfalfa. It doesn't need to be taken care of, and it has a very big effect. When it grows taller, it's very good. , it can be harvested directly and stored as hay, so that people will not be short of food whether they are raising sheep in winter or doing other things."
"This will free up a lot of land for the people, and then they can also raise some poultry and livestock. In this way, after the people have oil and water to eat, the demand for food will also be reduced."
"In addition, crops such as mulberry and hemp are also keeping up, so that people are not afraid of wasting land. As for cultivated land, my suggestion is to issue a long-term task to the Ministry of Industry and other six ministries, that is, let each county We need to conduct a partial exploration of the cultivated land under our command. Some cultivated land suitable for growing food is stipulated by the imperial court, and it is strictly prohibited to buy and sell land at will."
"Some modifications will be made within the scope of the current Datang Law. The current Datang Law allows people to sell Yongye Tian and Kou sub-fields under special circumstances, but it is not allowed to be sold to private individuals. The imperial court will purchase Yongye Tian and Kou sub-fields at market prices. , this way we can avoid land annexation in the future in Datang." Li Ke said with a serious face.
"I have no objection to the crops, but is this necessary for the acquisition of Yongye Field?" Li Shimin frowned.
"Yes, we must stick to the red line of farmland unswervingly. Land annexation is very serious. Father, think about whether similar things will happen in all dynasties. A large amount of land will be concentrated in the hands of aristocratic families. By that time, the loss will be People who live on the land can only become tenant farmers, but to become tenant farmers, they not only have to pay taxes to the court, but also pay shares to the wealthy families. At that time, the Tang Dynasty's "renting mediocre" tax collection method will collapse." Li Ke He said seriously, "And the wealthy family has tax-free land, and it will be a vicious cycle."
Li Shimin thought for a while, and then said with some tangle: "The problem is that if this is the case, wouldn't it take up a lot of funds from the imperial treasury? And the acquired land cannot be left idle. It will always be distributed to other people for planting. How to distribute it? ? It can’t be distributed for free? Then won’t these people get a sum of funds without any cost? "
"I know you always think of these people with the greatest kindness, but believe me, people's hearts will never be satisfied. Although most people are relatively simple, there are also many cunning villains. These people are always He will find ways to take advantage of others and take advantage of them.”
Li Ke nodded: "I know, but our policy is just to avoid land annexation by wealthy families to the greatest extent. But for the common people, as long as they have the choice, they will not sell their land. The land will be sold only when there is really no other option.”
"At this time, we can give them a choice. After they sell the land to the official, they have the right to redeem the land within a period of one or two years. But if they redeem it, they need to pay a certain amount of tax. To fill the gap in the national treasury.”
"There will definitely not be much land sold in this part, and don't worry about the lack of space to allocate the land. The population of Datang is not large now, but as the national power of Datang increases, the population of Datang will definitely skyrocket."
"The number of new households in the 19th year of the Tang Dynasty was hundreds of thousands more than that in the 18th year of the Tang Dynasty. There will definitely be more households this year."
"The cultivated land around a village is limited. When the village population increases, there is no way to allocate more land. Instead of worrying about too much cultivated land, you might as well worry about how to change the land equalization system in the future, otherwise If so, sooner or later Datang's land will not be enough." Li Ke shrugged.
When Li Shimin thought about it, it was true that the land was dead but the population was alive. If there was not enough land, why should we worry about not enough people?
"Then since you have brought it up, please tell me how to reform the land equalization system?" Li Shimin looked at Li Ke and asked again.
Li Ke was a little helpless: "Dad, it will be here in two months. Think about it for yourself. Moreover, with the equal land system, if there is not enough land, then immigrate. There will be a lot of new land in the Tang Dynasty in the future. As long as you are willing to immigrate there, , give more Yongye fields, just like the policy I implemented in Xizhou."
Li Shimin thought for a while, and this seemed to be a solution.
"But, has it been two months so soon?" Li Shimin looked at Li Ke with some emotion.
Li Ke looked wary: "Old Li, I'm telling you, if you let me supervise the country again, don't blame me for causing trouble. I'm afraid of myself."
Li Shimin: "..." I haven't said anything yet.
"What are you talking about? With your ability to handle political affairs, do you think I rarely use you? If you hadn't made a mistake, who would have asked you to supervise the country? But if you don't want to supervise the country, then just be obedient. If you If you make another mistake, you will have to start in at least half a year." Li Shimin said with a sneer.
"Ah, I get it, Dad, don't worry, I won't cause trouble." Li Ke slapped his chest loudly.
"Okay, you don't have to supervise the country next time. The things you have done now are enough. When you go back, write me a memorial about what you have done during this time, and then I will start from Zuo Wuwei. I will assign 5,000 guards to you." Li Shimin waved his hand and said.
"Why are you guarding me again?" Li Ke was a little helpless.
"What do you think? Although you didn't have any problems this time, it also shows that there are too few guards around you, and now whether it is the Datang Welfare Industrial Zone or the old soldiers in the city, they all use you Guards, there are less than 500 guards around you every day, and the city that never sleeps is about to start construction, right? I will assign another 5,000 people to you to prevent you from running out of people." Li Shimin glared at Li Ke.
Someone is already trying to assassinate you, and you still ask me why?
"Okay." Li Ke was a little helpless. I think you just want to reduce the burden on the court. I have too much money. After all, if you transfer people to him, he will be responsible for the related expenses. Although these armies do not have military pay, You still have to pay for food and other things.
