Zhu Rui, who was sitting in a daze, really felt that he was not well at this time.
He didn't understand why he was staying at home well, but suddenly such a big pot just hit him on the head.
Now he has to take the position of city lord, whether he accepts it or not.
But after taking over, he couldn't just let it go.
If he can't even run such a city well, his reputation as incompetent will probably remain with him for the rest of his life.
By then, in the eyes of his father, he, Zhu Ru, will be no different than a waste...
The key is that after the operation is completed, it doesn't seem to have any benefits.
If there is any benefit, it is probably that he can show off his abilities in front of his father...
But what practical effect does this benefit have?
Is it possible that he can be more favored than his elder brother?
"Sir, I have really suffered a terrible disaster. Tell me what you want from me!"
After Zhu Rui figured out his situation at this time, he realized that he had really been unlucky for eight lifetimes before he got into such a thing.
Now, the only thing Zhu Xi can do is to listen to what Chu Ze wants to do.
In other words, he found that he had no way out.
"Actually, this matter is very simple to say. The Hengyang City you are in is just an experimental site. How about we get into the topic directly?"
"Okay, let's get straight to the topic."
Seeing that Zhu Rui had accepted the fact that he had no way out, Chu Ze directly asked his entourage to deliver a brochure.
Then he gently pushed him in front of Zhu Zhu.
"This is something I asked your elder brother to collect for me. Hengyang City is a tactical town. During the war, it is the last barrier between Jinling City and the south."
"As a tactical town, Hengyang City has a population of about 130,000 people. With the land area of Hengyang City, it should be very easy to feed these 130,000 people."
"However, last year alone, the number of known beggars in Hengyang City was close to more than 200. Although this number is very small compared to the huge population of Hengyang City."
"However, in this year of founding and great prosperity of the country, this kind of thing should not have happened."
"Excluding beggars, there were thirty-two people who died of starvation in Hengyang City last year, and these are just the records."
"This is at the foot of the imperial city, and that's all."
"As the guard city before the Imperial City, Hengyang City's business is very developed, but as far as I know, the total owners of the main street shops in Hengyang City are less than twenty people. These twenty people actually occupy Most of the prosperous shops in a city."
"In addition, land and tax issues are also here. Obviously Hengyang City has land that can easily support a population of 130,000. However, Hengyang City's tax revenue has always been on the verge of a deficit. Such a guarded city , still under the emperor’s feet, not only are they arguing about not being able to pay taxes, but the people are starving to death.”
"The problem in this can be said to be the problem of the whole world. The rich and powerful people play songs every night, but in the prosperous times, they are still frozen to death. King Zhou, don't you think these things should be solved?"
"Everything in the world is created equal in the face of life and death. I don't ask that everyone can live fairly in this world, but at least I can allow everyone to 'live' fairly in this world. Their deaths should not be It’s hunger, sickness, and other people who bring it.”
"You may not know my situation now. I am in a state of confinement and it is basically impossible to leave Yingtian Mansion. Therefore, I can only ask you to help me realize this idea of mine."
"I asked your fourth brother before, and he said that you are a kind-hearted person who is born to be indifferent to the sufferings of the people. That's why I chose to recommend you to the prince to preside over this matter."
"I know it's a little difficult to realize this idea of mine, but I believe you have the ability!"
"After all, I believe that with great power comes great responsibility. And now you clearly have the ability and the opportunity to save all people from the fire and water. So I also hope that you can take on this responsibility."
Chu Ze's voice was very friendly, but at this moment, it sounded like his voice had magic power to Zhu Ju.
What he said made Zhu Ru feel an inexplicable sense of heaviness.
Of course, along with it is a sense of pride when being recognized.
He has the power to save all peoples from fire and water.
With great ability comes great responsibility!
The reason why he has to take on this responsibility now is simply because he has the ability to take on this responsibility.
For some reason, when Zhu Rui took the pamphlet pushed over by Chu Ze, his hands trembled slightly.
I couldn't tell whether I was excited or worried about this feeling.
But none of these seem to be important at this moment.
Zhu Zhu picked up the pamphlet Chu Ze pushed over and read it carefully.
He had never realized that he could read a book so carefully. He had to check every word repeatedly for fear of missing something.
After he finished reading the booklet in his hand, he bit his jaw and seemed to have made up his mind.
"Sir, please ask me for advice! Since Zhu Zhu is a descendant of the royal family, he should naturally assume the responsibilities that a royal heir should have. I may not be good at governing one area, but if Mr. Zhu wants to rectify a city and rule the world, I think I still have the ability. , I hope sir can teach me!"
Chu Ze looked at Zhu Rui, who had a faint twinkle in his eyes, and the corner of his mouth also raised a slight smile.
"King Zhou, I hope you can understand that what we are doing now is an attempt. So there are some things that don't even have a reason, just because we want to try it. But now hundreds of thousands of people are in our hands, Once we make a wrong decision, hundreds of thousands of people may suffer."
"So, before that, we need to have a detailed plan, for example, do we want to keep the family large or small?"
"There are more than 100,000 people in a city, but the number of wealthy people is less than 3,000. Therefore, our subsequent actions are to protect these 3,000 people, or to protect these more than 100,000 people. This question, King Zhou."
"Sir, there is no need to consider this matter! Then we must protect the more than 100,000 people! Between 3,000 and 100,000, even a three-year-old child can know who is older and who is younger, right?"
"Okay, then since we want to protect our country, we don't need to worry about those three thousand people. The land in Hengyang City is obviously enough to feed these more than 100,000 people, but some people will starve to death. I can’t pay the tax.”
"I think there must be a problem with the distribution of land. Someone has embezzled a large amount of land, resulting in the inability to pay taxes in time. The people have no land to plant and no rice to harvest."
"So, I think we can try to disrupt the land distribution issue. Gather all the land and put it under the name of the government. From now on, these lands no longer belong to anyone, they all belong to the government."
"Then the land will be redistributed to the people. In this distribution, we no longer divide the ownership of the land to them, but rent it to them in the form of lease. What we pay every year is no longer tax, but rent."
"And the government directly prohibits anyone from selling land privately. All land belongs to the government, and people only have the right to plant it, but they have no power to sell or lease it."
"There's something wrong with this."
Zhu Rui, who was still full of ambitions, suddenly broke out in cold sweat on his forehead when he heard Chu Ze's first plan.
Zhu Rui, who had been deceived by Chu Ze just now and said that his heart was extremely inflated and full of self-esteem, now felt that his little heart began to beat uncontrollably.
To take back all the land and then bring it all under the name of the government is tantamount to embezzling people's property. Moreover, if he does this, if someone sues his father.
It is said that he is using power for personal gain. As a prince, he has taken corruption and bribes. This is what people in the fish and meat village say.
I'm afraid Zhu Xi will have to say no to defend himself!
This land is absolutely no joke.
"Sir, although we have temporarily taken over this city under the order of our father, it does not mean that we can cover the sky with just one hand! If we rashly take away all the land in the hands of the people, if this arouses the anger of the people, None of us can bear this responsibility!"
Although Chu Ze was a little excited at first, he felt like a hero saving the world.
However, in Zhu Rui's view, taking responsibility depends on the situation.
You can't just shoulder all the responsibilities yourself, right?
Therefore, his heart was on fire just now, when he heard that Chu Ze was going to attack the land.
He immediately gave up.
This is not a responsibility, this is a sinkhole with no bottom.
"King Zhou, Lord Shang of Qin made reforms, destroyed the order of the moment, and created an eternal legend. He is just an academic son, but he still has the heart to regulate a country. Don't forget, you are a prince! What's wrong with your birth? ?”
"Besides, he is based on one country, but you are only based on one city. We took over Hengyang City just for the sake of experiment, so there is a possibility of failure. What are we doing now? The purpose is to minimize the consequences of the failure of this experiment. That’s why I chose One City.”
"Besides, when we collect land, we collect it in name only. Not in reality. After the land is collected, it will immediately return to the hands of the people."
"Will the people have a civil uprising? Although they have no land in name, in fact, they are still cultivating the land, and the food grown in the land is still theirs. And the civil uprising will kill the Nine Tribes."
"If it provokes a civil unrest, it can only mean that we have touched the interests of some people. These people are fanning the flames and do not want our experiment to succeed. Because once we succeed, they will lose a lot of interests!"
"Who are these people? Of course they are capable but also have ideas. They are villains who want to occupy people's land and fish into the countryside. Do we, the righteous people, need to be afraid of people like this?"
"Don't forget, while you are the city lord, you are also a prince, a prince of a country, but you have to bow to a villain? Isn't this a shame?"
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Although Chu Ze's words made Zhu Ru feel slightly moved again.
However, he was still a little worried after all.
After all, he is not a reckless person who knows nothing and has never learned anything.
Having studied with Song Lian since he was a child, he naturally understands the importance of land to the people, the court, and everyone.
Once you lose your land, you lose your roots.
Without roots you will die
So, he was still a little worried after all.
But Chu Ze saw that it was not a lie, but that he was moved by emotion and realized that reasoning was not very feasible.
His expression immediately changed, and he leaned into Zhu Ju's ear and said something mysteriously.
"Don't worry about this matter. Your eldest brother and I have actually mentioned this matter a long time ago. When the time comes, your eldest brother will handle all matters in the court. Think about why you, the prince, have to take the position of city lord. when?"
"It's something that can be thrown into the spotlight just by grabbing anyone. Just because the prince is in charge of this matter, even if the people below have any objections, he can't tell you, the prince, what is going on!"
"Your eldest brother is behind our affairs this time, and behind your eldest brother is your father."
"Your father wants to do this, but he needs a reasonable reason to shut everyone up, understand? We are here to create a reason for him now."
"So, your father will definitely support you with all his strength. This time, you have your father's backing. Are you still afraid of asking? Now that it's done, you will be a great hero in the hearts of the people of the Ming Dynasty from now on. When the time comes, the temple, incense and memorial tablets will be arranged for you so that you can be worshiped by the world and become a saint."
"Even if we fail, at most it means this never happened. Although you may seem like a human being in this incident, in fact, you will definitely make money!"
"really?"
"Nonsense, I lied to you, what good does it do for me? I am also one of the participants, but because of my insufficient status, I can only be the one behind it."
"Okay! Let's do this then! I listen to your husband, and I hope you can help me!"
After Chu Ze put away his biggest worry with these few words, Zhu Rui regained his energy again.
At the same time, his eyes became a little excited.
The big cakes Chu Ze drew for him just now not only smelled good, but also made him full after eating them.
When he thought of the future that Chu Ze described to him, Zhu Rui was in a state of confusion.
And Chu Ze looked at the energetic Zhu Ru, and he didn't forget to add some spices to his flatbread.
"After the land is organized, your fourth brother and sixth brother will also join in. They will build factories in Hengyang City and then open shops and the like."
"When the time comes, your fourth brother and your sixth brother will help you. Do you have anything to fear?"
(End of chapter)
