"Anyway, everything is for the Ming Dynasty, even if we spend everything we have, we are duty-bound."
Even the youngest Zhu Di stood up, looked at Xiao Han and nodded.
This scene actually made Zhu Fan take a high look. He didn't expect that the fourth child in their family, who was only naughty and mischievous, would have such a high profile. He was worthy of being Zhu Yuanzhang's son.
"Do not worry."
"Brother Han, you have been scheming since you were a child."
"He can put himself at a disadvantage?"
Zhu Fan, who was leaning against the door, said lazily again: "Remember, the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty means the prosperity of the people, and the prosperity of the people, we princes, even if we have to pay a certain amount of taxes, our glory and wealth are still there. .”
Zhu Fan got it right, and Xiao Han nodded. The country was strong and the people were prosperous. It was impossible for the Ming vassal officials to live in poverty.
"Then you two have to agree today. After all, even the power in your hands will be reduced one by one in the future."
Xiao Han raised his eyes again, looked at the three brothers Zhu Feng, and said softly.
In the early Ming Dynasty, other vassal kings were still young, and were intimidated by these brothers. After all, others might not know, but how could Xiao Han not know?
In the early years of the Ming Dynasty, the most powerful vassal kings were all standing here. The two kings of Qin and Jin, one frightened the surrounding areas of Shaanxi, the other resisted the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and was based in Taiyuan. The King of Yan, Zhu Di, was also a good fighter, and even more so. He started with eight hundred soldiers, conquered the world, conquered the emperor, and finally ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor.
Therefore, as long as these three brothers are willing to nod, the vassal system of the Ming Dynasty in the future can be cut again and again. Of course, the thinking cannot be too advanced. The military power and power that should be possessed must still be given, but it must be To be curbed.
Among them, the most troublesome thing for Xiao Han is the inheritance of the vassal system. If this is not corrected, the future Ming Dynasty will have its treasury emptied no matter how reformed it is, and the people of the world will still be in dire straits.
"As I said before, there is no turning back!"
As the eldest brother after Crown Prince Zhu Biao, Zhu Fang immediately took a step forward and said in a deep voice: "Since I dare to make this decision, it means that I have already thought about it. Otherwise, I will not agree."
"right."
"The world of my old Zhu family must be established in the hearts of the people. Power should not be defended by the dynasty, but must be defended by the people."
Zhu Fan glanced at Zhu Biao and nodded as well.
"A real man should protect his family and country. I don't think it matters whether he has power or not. In my life, I just want to fight. Wherever there is a war, I, Zhu Di, will go there. Protect the people of my Ming Dynasty. That's what we princes should do. thing!"
Zhu Di also raised his head and said righteously: "Rather than fighting to the death for mere power."
"Um."
Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with relief. His good brothers have finally grown up a lot today.
But then, Zhu Biao's eyes looked at Xiao Han again, because he understood that it was entirely thanks to Xiao Han that he could understand these principles. Otherwise, with the temperament and temperament of these brothers, they would never have understood so thoroughly.
Sure enough, it is a real blessing for Ming Dynasty to have Xiao Han.
"Then I won't hide it anymore. No matter what happens in the future, there must be no rift between brothers. We must be the strongest backing in the world and the most powerful arm of the prince."
"There is no particular reason. You are brothers and we are brothers."
Xiao Han raised his eyes, looked at the four Zhu Biao brothers, and said with a serious face.
"Not real brothers, but better than real brothers."
"We are also brothers."
Zhu Biao and the others did not speak these words, but in an instant, they flashed through their hearts. For Xiao Han, they always maintained respect for their brother in their hearts. Otherwise, how could Xiao Han change their temperament.
This also confirms the saying that there is nothing better than sincerity in cherishing each other, and sincerity is the eternal surefire.
"We are princelings ourselves."
Immediately, Zhu Xi raised his head and looked directly at Xiao Handao.
In this dynasty, the power of officials was divided into the Huaixi nobles and Zhejiang factions, as well as the hidden Jiangnan civil servant group. However, no matter how powerful the factions in the court were, there was always only one faction among the princes, and that was the prince. party.
And about this, it will never change.
"Well, let's get back to the topic. The Huaixi nobles, the civil and military ministers in the court, and even the emperor's relatives, how to collect their taxes."
Xiao Han nodded and returned to the topic: "Give them a salary increase."
"Um?"
"ah?"
"Salary increase!"
The four Zhu Biao brothers shouted in unison.
"right."
"Give them a salary increase."
Xiao Han ignored their expressions and nodded.
"Brother, what's the use of that?"
"If you want to give them a salary increase, then what's the point of us collecting taxes?"
Zhu Biao said angrily.
"Besides, my salary in Ming Dynasty has never been low. Why should my salary be increased?"
Zhu Xi was also a little puzzled.
This is completely unnecessary.
"Enough is one thing."
"But just enough is one thing."
Xiao Han glanced at the four Zhu Biao brothers angrily, and then continued: "The salary that the old man set at the beginning was only enough for the officials' food and clothing. It is not a problem to support a large family, but who doesn't want to have a child?" sick?"
"And if you get sick and can't get any money, what should you do? Watching your mother and father die of illness, and you are still powerless. So do you hate yourself, or hate the court, both, right?"
"If you want to be an upright official, with an honest salary, it is indeed good to be able to support your family with food and clothing, but after reaching this point and becoming an official, you are different from civilians, but they still can't save their relatives, then What will happen?”
"Corruption and bribery are the difference between enough and just enough. Moreover, if Ming Dynasty continues like this for a long time, there will probably be more corrupt officials in the world, and you won't be able to catch them all."
Xiao Han looked at the four Zhu Biao brothers and confided everything: "So, whether it is the common people or the powerful, they must collect taxes in a unified way, in order to make the world's voice unified, and to make the people feel that the world will be peaceful. It is different from other dynasties, but at the same time, we must break the monopoly of aristocratic families, so that the people can afford to read, have enough to eat, and reduce the burden on the people, so that the officials can be the parents of the world with peace of mind, instead of tormenting the people."
Xiao Han raised his head again and said angrily: "Besides, the poll tax has been cancelled. If your family doesn't have acres, why do you have to pay the tax?"
"I understand what you mean. Corruption can never be eliminated, but some people are forced to commit corruption. Therefore, as long as the fundamental problem is solved, the problem of corruption in the court will be alleviated. After all, the world has just been unified, and they also want to Show your ambition instead of taking corruption and bribery, and your reputation will last forever."
Zhu Biao suddenly understood, but then he frowned and looked at Xiao Han and asked: "Then how should this salary be increased?"
"Our Ming Dynasty is reforming the currency transaction system. We have already discussed this before. In the short term, the court only needs to control the quantity of currency and even goods of the same value, and the economy of our Ming Dynasty will prosper."
"Therefore, a salary increase is also a kind of love for officials. It represents the court's consideration for them. They will also be grateful and serve the court well."
"As for how much the salary will be increased, it will depend on the situation. The court will need to make secret visits and then decide the salary of each grade of officials one by one."
"Of course, the salary of the title will not change."
Later, Xiao Han added: "Whether it is an increase or a decrease in the salary of the title, it is not a good idea, so leaving it unchanged is the best result."
"Um."
"The salary of the title is indeed difficult to change."
“Most of them were the Founding Fathers.”
Zhu Biao nodded.
"Well, their problems can only be solved when you ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor."
Zhu Fan came over, patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Otherwise, the old man's face will be lost."
This is also true. The titles of the founding princes are hereditary and independent of the country. This was decided by Zhu Yuanzhang himself. Therefore, once their salaries are changed, it will definitely set a precedent, and their titles will be changed. How?
If this is not handled well, firstly, Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely not be happy, and secondly, these princes are also uncles of Zhu Biao and the others, and including Xiao Han, they are also their brothers.
"I don't care, but you have to think about whether these uncles, Mr. Li, Uncle Xu, Uncle Chang, Uncle Tang, Uncle Feng, and Uncle Deng, will feel chilled."
Xiao Han shrugged indifferently, but continued: "We will talk about these issues when the Ming Dynasty is completely stable, the sun and the moon alternate, and remain unchanged forever. Moreover, they occupy almost the most acres of land, and the taxes they pay, It’s enough for them to drink a pot. After a few years, when they can’t bear it anymore, the land will be handed over. By then, the glory and wealth will still be there, and they won’t say anything anymore.”
"And the most important point is that Uncle Feng's occupation of people's land in Fengyang and the Huaixi nobles' occupation of people's land can be completely put to an end."
Zhu Xi also thought for a moment before opening his mouth and smiling.
The more acres of land they occupy, the more taxes will be deducted, so they still dare to privately occupy fertile land. Do they really think that the imperial court is just living off the land?
"At the same time, we must also set rules. Anyone who dares to conceal the number of acres will be charged with rebellion and will be executed!"
"In turbulent times, when necessary, extraordinary methods and iron-blooded methods must be used. Sometimes, there will be unexpected results. Such a shock is enough to make them understand that Ming Dynasty's reform intention is by no means empty words."
There was another hint of coldness in Xiao Han's eyes.
Because, whether from the perspective of economic reform or political reform, the early stage of reform must be tempered by blood and fire. Therefore, since killing cannot be avoided, then use killing and blood to reshape this world. The whole world!
"Wait a minute, I hear what you mean. Our powers are gradually reduced one by one, which means that not only do we have to pay taxes, but there are other things waiting for us?"
But in an instant, Zhu Fan's eyes widened. From Xiao Han's words, the power of the future Huaixi nobles would definitely be reduced by more than half. After all, first he was a beheader, and then he used extraordinary means. You... What is it a metaphor for?
"Oh, you can figure out things that Zhu Biao didn't even think about, that's good."
Xiao Han glanced at Zhu Fan again. It seemed that the historical evaluation of Zhu Fan was completely in line with historical facts. This man was not only smart, but also able to draw inferences from one instance to other cases?
Then this ability is definitely not weaker than Zhu Biao.
"hehe."
"If you fart, hurry up."
"Don't even think about flattering me."
"You didn't look at me boss, you're almost afraid of me."
Zhu Fan still looked at Xiao Han angrily and said.
"Does this have anything to do with me?"
"When I look at you, I feel sick."
Zhu Biao immediately turned his head and looked at his youngest, Zhu Fan, and said angrily: "I'm still afraid of you. Go home and lay eggs to mend your broken brain."
"Bullshit on your brain."
"Isn't my brain better than the fourth child's?"
Zhu Fan rolled his eyes and said.
"No, third brother, I didn't provoke you today, why did you take me with you?"
Zhu Di's little face wrinkled and he looked at Zhu Fan aggrievedly. There is no such thing as burying people. You are fighting with the boss, and you bring a younger one with you. How dare you.
"hehe."
"Your brain is indeed a bit insulting to our old Zhu family."
However, after Zhu Di finished speaking, Zhu Ping took over the conversation and smiled.
"He's just young. If he were older, you wouldn't be able to play with him."
Xiao Han glanced at Zhu Di, then looked at Zhu Xi with disdain and said: "After all, you are famous for being a loser. If someone else endorses you, even if you can't do it anymore, you are still better than you."
This was a naked mockery, with a hint of contempt. In an instant, Zhu Xiang's face turned red, but he was unable to refute, and then he snorted coldly.
"Why, Brother Han, are you leading the charge now?"
"My third child is targeting me every day, and my life is already very difficult. Now that you are targeting the second child, my life will be even more difficult."
Zhu Di was very suspicious that Xiao Han was not speaking for him, but flattering him. After all, he had offended the third child to death, and he had to offend the second child to death. Then he, the fourth child, would basically not have to live in this life. .
"Bunny, can you speak?"
"If you don't want to be beaten to death by me, just shut up that broken mouth of yours. Were you the one who called me "Lao Er Lao San?"
Zhu Biao turned his head, looked at Zhu Di, who was young and old, and said with a cold face: "Next time you let me hear it, if they can let you go, I will teach you how to be a good person, don't worry."
"Don't dare."
Zhu Di quickly gave in. If he offended the second and third sons, he could still survive. If he offended the boss, then Zhu Di could basically fade out of the court.
"snort!"
Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan both shook their heads and looked down upon Zhu Di.
"Keep on talking about the topic, don't get sidetracked."
"How will their power diminish?"
Zhu Biao shook his head and then looked at Xiao Handao.
"Take the system established by the old man as an example. The system of hereditary clan and supersession, right?"
Xiao Han nodded first, then glanced at Zhu Biao and asked.
"That's right."
"The clan's hereditary system."
"Just like the founding prince, he is hereditary and rests with the country. After all, our old man has suffered a lot and wants to think about future generations. On this point, I think he is right."
Zhu Biao nodded. Lao Zhu decided on this system after discussing it with him.
Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang established the hereditary system of the clan in order to provide some benefits to future generations, so that they would not learn from him and become beggars if they could not afford to eat.
In addition, Lao Zhu did not only seek benefits for his descendants, but also benefited all his old brothers. Anyway, the founders of the country can be hereditary and retire with the country.
"Then I'll ask you a question."
"The prince's eldest son is still a prince."
"The remaining son is the county king, right?"
"The prince's son goes down further, right?"
"But the old man gave me a guarantee, right?"
Xiao Han raised his head and looked at Zhu Biao, with a hint of playfulness in his eyes.
"Um."
"This is not a secret, everyone in the court knows it."
"Do I need to say it again?"
Zhu Biao rolled his eyes and said.
Everyone in the court knows this matter, why does it need to be said again?
"That's right, the prince can be hereditary, so the son of the prince will still be the king of the county, right?"
Xiao Han still raised his eyes, still playing with the taste.
"Um."
A flash of helplessness flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes, and he looked at Xiao Han and said, "What exactly do you want to say? Can you finish it in one breath? My heart hurts a little when I listen to you talking!"
"Yes, can you please stop breathing so loudly when you speak? My throat is blocked."
Zhu Xi also looked at Xiao Han angrily.
"Let's put it this way."
"According to the old man's current age, he is in the prime of life and is in the prime of life. Then your brothers are not too many. It is possible to add more than a dozen brothers in the future, right?"
"That's equivalent to the fact that our Ming Dynasty will have more than twenty princes in the future, and it's impossible for these twenty princes to have only one son, right?"
"If we have ten children per prince, and one will be hereditary prince, then the remaining nine children must be county princes, right?"
"So, from those twenty princes, minus the twenty hereditary princes, there are still one hundred and eighty county princes, right?"
"Okay, let's stop here first. Let's not estimate the one hundred and eighty county kings. Let's talk about the hereditary princes. The sons they give birth to must also be county kings, right?"
"Besides, you can't guarantee that they will only have ten children. Not to mention whether the title is enough or not, the salary of these princes alone is enough to drink a cup of Ming Dynasty, right?"
"Do you think the national treasury can support it?"
Xiao Han still looked at the four Zhu Biao brothers playfully.
According to this birth rate, the Ming Dynasty will definitely have countless county princes. The salary of the county princes is increasing. The descendants of the old Zhu family can receive their salaries if they do nothing for a year. Live a carefree life.
Because Zhu Yuanzhang himself gave a guarantee that as long as he is of the royal blood of the old Zhu family, he can receive a salary. Even if the salary is small, the treasury will not be able to support it if the sum adds up!
"boom!"
Not only Zhu Biao, but also Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan, and Zhu Di were all shocked, with cold sweat streaming down their backs. Although Xiao Han didn't say it outright, they also understood the meaning behind Xiao Han's words. Meaning, if the power is not reduced one by one, the Ming Dynasty will fall sooner or later!
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