Qin Ying said with a soothing expression: "Then tell me, what is the fourth step?"
Qin Yundao: "The fourth step lies with the people!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was stunned. Why did they go back again?
"What's the explanation?"
Qin Yun took a deep breath and said: "Beijing Qi has a thirty-year tax, and Daxia has a fifteen-year tax. How would you choose if you were ordinary people?"
"I remember that a border general once said that some people in border states would forcefully cross the border to seek a living. This is actually a very serious matter."
The eldest prince, Qin Tian, snorted coldly: "Taxation is the foundation of our Daxia! The Northern Qi Dynasty pays one tax per thirty. That's because they are mostly nomadic and do not need to maintain such a large army. In addition to guarding against the Northern Qi Dynasty, our Daxia , and we have to guard against the Yi people in the East County and the countries in the Western Regions."
“Without these taxes, how are you going to support the army?”
Qin Yun said: "This is what I'm talking about about the people! When the Northern Qi Dynasty entered the pass and went all the way south, the ordinary people actually didn't resist much at all. After all, they didn't have much money that could be plundered."
"On the contrary, those high-ranking families have accumulated countless amounts of food and grass in daily life. They would rather rot in the warehouse and let the people along the way starve to death than open a warehouse for the people!"
"And the Northern Qi Dynasty has given guidance from an expert. Instead of disturbing the people, the other side will distribute food to the refugees. Those refugees are even willing to charge into the battle as their soldiers just for a bite to eat!"
At this time, a Confucian official said: "These are what you call the common people! These common people don't know the country's favor and have no integrity. No matter how much food you give them, they will bite you back. Those who have given kindness since ancient times have never been immune to the backlash!"
Qin Yun shook his head: "The identity of the family and the country does not depend on what the great Confucians and sages wrote. For the common people, what they care about is who keeps them fed."
"The Northern Qi Dynasty is no longer the barbarians you call them. They speak the Central Plains dialect, wear the clothes of the Central Plains, and even imitate the Central Plains to worship their ancestors. There are also Confucian scholars in the Northern Qi Dynasty, but their Confucian scholars walk in the fields and educate the people."
The Confucian official swung his sleeves and said, "Asshole, scholar-bureaucrats are not the same as ordinary people. These people have tarnished the spirit of Confucianism! You are clearly belittling me, the Confucian scholars of Great Xia."
Qin Yun was too lazy to argue with him.
He continued: "Today, what I am talking about does not involve the specific dispute between Confucianism and Taoism, but only about methods!"
"The Northern Qi Dynasty passed a series of reforms, and its national power was growing day by day, and it was winning people's hearts everywhere. In fact, the defeat in the battle more than 20 years ago was not unjust."
Qin Ying said: "What is your method?"
Qin Yun: "This method is called the farming system. The imperial court pays for the purchase of land from wealthy families, and then leases these lands to the common people. The common people only pay a small amount of tax to cultivate the land. After three generations of farming, the land will be given to the common people free of charge, but it cannot be used privately. Sales are only allowed to be sold to the imperial court."
"These people participate in military training during leisure time and become peasant soldiers during wartime!"
"Since then, the entire northern defense line will only have a few full-time troops to guard the enemy. And the people will reap what they sow, and will not suffer from miscellaneous taxes, and because it is their own land, they will fight to defend the land. By then, Daxia will not only Instead of investing a huge amount of money into the northern border to purchase military supplies, we can actually extract a lot of tax money to make up for the court's shortfall."
"Farming system?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly became enlightened. Even the eldest prince and the fourth prince, who had always been naysayers, wisely shut their mouths at this moment.
Although what Qin Yun said is very idealistic, if it is really implemented, the worries in the north will be resolved overnight.
If that were the case, Qin Ying wouldn't have had to let people embezzle money from the embankment.
Qin Ying looked at Qin Yun, but felt that the nine sons were getting more and more pleasing to his eyes.
"Yes, your four steps are the best strategy in every aspect! It's a pity that you were born twenty years short."
"Qin Yun, regarding the farming system, please write a note. Be sure to write down the details clearly. I want to study it carefully. If this system can be implemented in the border states, you, Qin Yun, deserve first-class heavenly merit!"
Qin Yun cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, father!"
Qin Ying laughed loudly: "There is no need to thank me, you are all ministers of Daxia. If the strategy is beneficial to Daxia, I will not hesitate to reward you!"
Qin Yun cupped his hands and said, "Father, I wonder if I can convince my father and all your lords with these four steps."
As soon as these words came out, everyone remembered that Qin Yun had said before that if his strategy was better than Qin Ying's, then he would have to agree to a condition now.
You have no words to say, let alone in front of all the ministers!
A flash of light flashed in Qin Ying's eyes. The eldest prince, second prince, and fourth prince were all filled with hatred.
"Tell me, what are your conditions?"
Qin Yun took a step back and bowed very formally.
"My son, I sincerely request my father to erect a monument to heroes. This monument will be engraved with the names of the souls of the people who fell into Chuanchuan that year, and the names of the innocent people who were in the Northern Qi Rebellion!"
"Let the world know that the people of Luochuan suffered this flood because of the great summer. Their sacrifices bought twenty years of peace."
"Let the people of the world, all civil and military officials, and the kings of future generations remember the shame of that year!"
"A country cannot always be strong, but it should have perseverance!"
As soon as this statement came out, the civil and military officials of the entire court were moved.
Throughout the ages, no one has ever erected a monument for the people!
Qin Yun is trying to set a precedent in Great Xia!
Some people wanted to object, but they swallowed their words. The three hundred thousand dead souls fell into the river. Just as Chen Shutong said in his letter, the officials who participated in this matter had every hatred in their hearts.
Even the current Holy Emperor probably can’t sleep at night!
Qin Ying's heart was moved. He thought Qin Yun would use this to seek benefits for himself, including titles, rewards, and even the position of crown prince?
But he didn't expect that Qin Yun would take such a big detour just for the sake of the people!
No, to be precise, it’s also for him!
After so many years, as the son of Da Xia, he has never regretted it, but as he said, if you want the country, you should still worry about the people in the river?
He had no choice at that time, but now he not only has a better choice, but also has a clear mind.
He asked Qin Yun to investigate Liu Shiqi's death because he wanted to find a knife to cut off the depression in his heart during his lifetime.
Of course, he can also admit his mistake.
But he is the emperor, everyone can make mistakes, but he can't!
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Qin Ying breathed a long sigh of relief, looked at Qin Yun deeply, and said seriously: "Qin Yun, you really impress me!"
Qin Yun's lips raised slightly: "Your Majesty, are you willing to agree?"
Qin Ying waved his hand: "Instruct the Ministry of Industry to erect a monument to heroes in Luochuan, Jiangdu! I will be at the scene on the day when the monument is erected."
At this time, the Minister of Industry and Commerce stood up.
"Your Majesty, erecting this monument would be a waste of time and money for the people, and I don't know how long it would take to transport such a huge boulder to Luochuan!"
As soon as these words came out, the eldest prince Qin Tian stood up again.
"Yes, Father, how can we erect a monument for the sake of the people?"
The Fourth Prince Qin Chen naturally did not want such credit to fall into the hands of Qin Yun. If this inscription was erected, Qin Yun's prestige would be so high!
At that time, it is not certain who will be the crown prince.
He must not be allowed to erect this monument!
But at this time, Qin Yun smiled and said: "Father, the matter of erecting the monument was proposed by my son! It will naturally be handled by my son."
"Oh, how many troops and time do you want?"
Qin Yun smiled: "I only need three months to complete the work! As for the men and horses, please ask my father to send 300 craftsmen, plus personnel from the Ministry of Personnel to make records for me."
"Silver and materials needed?"
Qin Yun cupped his hands and said, "Of course I am asking for donations from the ministers. Back then, the ministers were not corrupt, but they really harmed the people of Jiangdu Luochuan. Why don't you guys give me the money?"
As soon as these words came out, Yang An stood up.
"I would like to donate five thousand taels of silver!"
The second prince also stepped forward: "My son is willing to donate ten thousand taels of silver, but please give Mr. Chen a separate inscription!"
Qin Ying smiled and said: "I also contribute fifty thousand taels. Dear friends, please do what you can!"
The ministers are worried, so they should act according to their ability. Why do these words sound so harsh to the bones!
