For some reason, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Shanchang today with increasing satisfaction.
"Start your Majesty."
"According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, if someone interferes in the future and has acres of land in his hands but does not cultivate it, what will happen to the Ming Dynasty?"
"Also, the people want to trade the acres in their hands, but they are unable to do so in a short period of time. So what if no one buys the acres?"
Li Shanchang looked at Zhu Yuanzhang again and said with cupped hands.
This is indeed a problem.
Moreover, it is still a problem that must be solved. After all, if someone causes mischief and the fields are abandoned and no grains are harvested, how will the court collect taxes?
Especially if things go on like this for several consecutive years, the Ming Dynasty's treasury will definitely not be able to bear it, and the small business will be considered useless.
After all, the families of the gentry and gentry still had enough food to survive, and even after a few years, they would probably still have enough food to live on.
But for all the tenant farmers in the world, even if something goes wrong and they don’t have land to cultivate, they will have no food to eat and they will go hungry.
As for the hungry, these tenants may be the new Zhu Yuanzhang.
"It's easy to solve."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao, and Zhu Biao understood immediately, then looked at Li Shanchang, smiled slightly and said: "Master Li, let's use Ying Tianfu as an example. If there is a good harvest this year, but some people don't farm, then taxes will be collected according to the harvest fields. , after all, it’s okay if you don’t farm, it’s your business, but the court’s taxes must be collected, and they must be collected.”
"Besides, if you dare to openly oppose the Ming Dynasty, why do you want to pamper them?"
Xiao Han also raised his head, looked at Li Shanchang and said with a smile: "If you don't farm this year, you will have to pay taxes. Moreover, starting next year, these acres will no longer belong to them, but to the court. After all, the land that no one cultivates is considered state-owned." , and what if someone objects?"
"Marquis Ji'an."
Xiao Han turned to look at Lu Zhongheng on the side, and smiled softly: "Then I'll ask you to take a trip."
"Xiang Guo, don't worry."
"If someone dares to waste their land and refuse to hand it over, I, the Ming Cavalry, will not tolerate them!"
Lu Zhongheng smiled arrogantly, and a strong killing intent burst out from his whole body, and then he looked at Xiao Han and bowed.
"This is the strength of Ming Dynasty!"
"Whoever dares to act arrogantly in the Ming Dynasty must ask my Ming Dynasty soldiers."
Zhu Biao also looked at Li Shanchang and agreed softly.
Good guy!
As expected of an emperor who was born in a mud-legged family, his attitude towards the nobles and gentry was to kill them all, and everything he did was a conspiracy.
Even if no farming is done, the tax on the land cannot be reduced by a penny. Moreover, the land that will not be farmed next year belongs to the Ming Dynasty, so why is there any objection to sharing the land?
But at this time, some people in the court were happy and some were worried, and even worse, they were a little gloating. Anyway, their family didn't have much land. As long as the court raised their salary, it would be enough, and they would still be rich, no matter what.
But these officials in the court, whose families have big businesses, have a headache. Even if their salaries have been increased, their families' population expenditures are also huge. Once the huge taxes are suppressed, they will have to live a tight life.
Immediately, several sharp rays of light looked at Xiao Han and Li Shanchang. It was all their fault. Otherwise, even if the diviction was implemented, they would still have ways to fight against the court, but now, they can only think about it.
This is considered holding a grudge!
But what have Xiao Han and Li Shan never seen before?
Can you be afraid of these little bastards?
Afterwards, Xiao Han and Li Shanchang both had a hint of sarcasm on their lips. They should use whatever means they have to avoid competing with each other.
"As for Tian Mu, we can't take action."
Zhu Biao pretended to think again, then looked at Li Shanchang and said with a smile: "It can be sold to the court."
"Um!"
The ministers immediately pricked up their ears. What does this mean?
Is it possible that the imperial court is also preparing to start doing business?
What a shame!
The imperial court is the seat of governance in the world, and its purpose is to benefit the people of the world, as well as the country, the country, and the country. How can it be reduced to the likes of merchants?
No, this is absolutely not possible!
"Start your Majesty."
"I beg your pardon that I do not agree with the words of His Highness the Crown Prince."
"If the land is reclaimed, will the court still cultivate and sell it? Then won't the court be reduced to a street vendor?"
"How can we govern the world?"
Song Lian took another step forward, and then looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed.
After Song Lian finished speaking, the courtiers around him also complained repeatedly. Anyway, the court could not take back the land, otherwise, like the merchants, they would not be able to rule the world in the future.
"Prince."
Zhu Yuanzhang was too lazy to pretend now. Then he looked at Zhu Biao, waved his hands slightly and said, "Tell me what you think."
Today's morning meeting was almost noon. Zhu Yuanzhang, who had lost his appetite before, now felt hungry.
Suddenly he missed the sesame cakes baked by Empress Ma herself, Zhu Yuanzhang thought as he sat on the dragon chair and touched his stomach. But unfortunately, as an emperor, he had to hold on no matter how hard and tired he was.
After all, this palace full of civil and military ministers are still standing here hungry, so it is not appropriate for him as the emperor to leave.
"As commanded."
Zhu Biao first looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and cupped his hands. Then he looked at Song Lian and said, "Sir, do you have to cultivate the land after the imperial court takes back the land?"
"ah?"
"If you don't cultivate it, why would the court take it back?"
After Zhu Biao's words fell, Song Lian was a little confused, and then he didn't even think about it.
"There are so many people in the world, but how many acres of land do they have in their hands?"
Zhu Biao did not answer Song Lian's question. Instead, he looked at Song Lian and asked softly.
"not much."
Song Lian shook his head and said bluntly.
Most of the land in the world is in the hands of the gentry and gentry, and the gentry and gentry are trying to find a way to snatch the acres in the hands of ordinary people, so how many more can be left?
After all, in a year of great disaster, no food can grow in the ground, but life has to go on. Even if you tighten your belt, you still have to eat, otherwise you will starve to death.
What can be done?
It is nothing more than selling the acres of land at a low price, and then becoming a tenant of this family. From then on, he will be a tenant of this family for the rest of his life, with no possibility of turning over.
After all, in the era of knowledge monopoly, if you want to get ahead, the only way is to join the army, but how many people can really work hard in the military camp?
Most of them have become cannon fodder and have no chance of getting ahead, so they should just keep farming honestly. Life will eventually get better one day, but as everyone knows, these days have already come to an end from the moment the land is sold. .
Furthermore, not to mention the common people, even the officials in the court did not have much farmland at home, unless you were a founding official, such as the Huaixi Honorable Lord.
"Then the common people can farm for the gentry and gentry, why can't they farm for the Ming Dynasty?"
Zhu Biao looked at Song Lian again and asked.
"Well"
Song Lian was speechless for a while. What Zhu Biao said seemed to make sense, but he still felt that it was not in line with etiquette. He wanted to retort: "Then the imperial court still participated in farming. How is this different from the behavior of merchants?"
"If the imperial court does not profit from the land, then this is not considered the behavior of merchants, right?"
"If the imperial court rents acres of land to the people at the lowest annual rent, can the world prosper?"
Zhu Biao raised his head again and looked at Song Landao.
"good idea!"
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the dragon chair above, his eyes lit up, he clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Everyone in the world can be allocated acres of land, and the lowest annual rent can also make up for the court's taxes. It's really the best of both worlds! "
But in the face of Zhu Yuanzhang's violent shouting, the corners of Xiao Han and Zhu Biao's mouths twitched slightly.
Old man, are you using too much force, or are you just reacting?
Of course, Xiao Han and Zhu Biao prefer the latter.
After all, Lao Zhu has started to lose his mind recently and leaves everything to Xiao Han and Zhu Biao, so it is normal for him to understand at this moment.
"That's right, Your Majesty."
"The imperial court takes back the acres of land and does not sell them to the outside world. It only rents them to the common people. It is still equivalent to a tax. Although the imperial court will invest a lot in the short term, the returns in the later period are already considerable."
"Furthermore, I have already calculated that leasing all the acres of land owned by Ming Dynasty to the people will be a financial revenue that is no less than taxes."
"Furthermore, when the court reclaims acres of land, it needs to be reclaimed at market value. It must strictly follow the regulations. If it exceeds a certain amount, it cannot be reclaimed. Otherwise, I am afraid that someone will engage in collusion between officials and businessmen."
Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with a cold light again, and then he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, cupped his hands and smiled.
"right."
"Your Majesty, you can think about it. The common people can't live well, so they sell their fields to the gentry and gentry at the lowest price to provide them with food and clothing."
"Then why don't you sell it to me, Daming? I will buy it at a reasonable price, and continue to lease it to the people. In this way, the people will not suffer any loss."
"As for the court, it will not suffer any loss. After all, the land is in the hands of the court, and the annual rent can be recovered. In two years at most, the court's initial investment can be recovered."
"If things go on like this, the world is sure that the people will not sell themselves to the gentry and gentry for a living and a dark future just because they have no food."
Xiao Han also took one step forward, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, cupped his hands and smiled: "I would like to ask Your Majesty, will the world be completely prosperous because of this?"
"Prosperity is sure to come!"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xiao Han and Zhu Biao without thinking, nodded and smiled.
"Start your Majesty."
"But the imperial court took back all the acres, and the people rented the imperial acres. Without the acres in their hands, they always felt uneasy."
Song Lian felt that it violated etiquette anyway, so he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and cupped his hands and said: "So, I still don't agree with this method. After all, etiquette speaks the truth."
"What do you mean?"
"The lands in the world are in the hands of the gentry and gentry. Is this a sign of love and care for the common people?"
Before Song Lian finished speaking, Xiao Han interrupted Song Lian with a cold voice.
I really am stupid because of reading. I talk a lot about morality and etiquette, etiquette and morality, but in the final analysis, I am just paranoid and don't know how to adapt.
And this is how scholars in the world do not want to make decisions for the people of the world, but they just want to not violate the etiquette and not violate their own doctrines.
How ridiculous!
"gentlemen."
"The imperial court can return the acres of land to the people."
"After three years of leasing, you can ask the court to issue a voucher. According to the voucher, you can buy back the acres you farm, but you can only have the right to use it, and you don't have to pay taxes."
"For example, if the court sets a period of forty years, the people can own the land for forty years."
"At the same time, the imperial court still provides strong support to the people, but one thing is that the ownership of the fields will always belong to the Ming Dynasty!"
"Every land in the world that comes from the imperial court will forever belong to the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Biao raised his eyes slightly and looked at Song Lian in front of him. A flash of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and then he spoke.
When Zhu Biao finished speaking, even Xiao Han was stunned on the spot, let alone all the civil and military officials.
Li Shanchang looked at Zhu Biao and Xiao Han, who was stunned, and narrowed his eyes slightly.
It seemed that Zhu Biao had not discussed this idea with Xiao Han at all. Otherwise, why would Xiao Han look like this?
Immediately, Xiao Han came to his senses and frowned and looked at Zhu Biao?
Brother, are you a time traveler too?
It's no wonder that Xiao Han is doubtful. After all, the land only belongs to the country. This is too shocking, and it is even more likely to be said by future generations. Now that it has appeared in the Ming Dynasty, can Xiao Han not doubt it?
But looking at the determination in Zhu Biao's eyes, yes, such a wise look, this is their Zhu Biao.
But at the same time, Xiao Han had to sigh. After all, he wanted to help Zhu Biao open his mind, but he didn't want Zhu Biao's thinking to directly exceed his previous thinking mode.
"hehe."
Zhu Biao looked at Xiao Han's expression, and a deep smile flashed across his face, but the expression on his face did not move, still as calm and calm as before.
As everyone knows, Xiao Han guessed wrong this time. After all, no matter how smart Zhu Biao is, he would never be able to come up with such a complete template, which is completely comparable to that of later generations.
But Zhu Biao knew it in such detail?
Then we have to mention the Library Pavilion. Zhu Biao actually went in with Xiao Han on his back, and the first book he saw was the Land Reform Law written by Xiao Han, which recorded all the solutions in detail. , but what concerned Zhu Biao the most was the nationalization of land. Then Zhu Biao stayed up late at night to read, and it took him a whole night to figure out the nationalization of land.
"wrong."
"Has this brat ever entered the library?"
But the more Xiao Han thought about it, the more something was wrong, and then he looked at Zhu Biao suspiciously.
"Um."
Zhu Biao also looked back at Xiao Han and nodded slightly.
Immediately, the two brothers looked at each other and smiled, both understanding the meaning.
After all, after being brothers for so many years, you can understand each other's meaning with just one look. Isn't this simple?
"We think it's okay."
Before the ministers had come to their senses, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the dragon chair above, spoke again: "If we want to ensure the interests of the people, the fields in the world cannot be privately owned, but can only be owned by the state."
"Lü Chang, count all the acres in the court. I want to see the statistics tomorrow morning."
Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Lu Chang, the Minister of Household Affairs, and said softly.
This time, Zhu Yuanzhang did not use us, but me. The taste of this is naturally self-evident.
Lao Zhu personally stepped out to help his son. If the voice from the court still dared to sound, Lao Zhu would have to take a number.
After all, once Lao Zhu calls himself "I", it is the beginning of his preparation to kill, and he will never regret it.
"Old minister, I obey."
Lu Chang didn't hesitate, he quickly stepped out of the queue and bowed to receive the order.
"Song Lian, you are old."
Then, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Song Lian again, an inexplicable look flashed in his eyes, and then he said softly: "You can become an official."
boom!
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was extremely soft, but it fell in Song Lian's ears, exploding like thunder from the sky, and his whole body trembled slightly, and his face became much pale.
Although Song Lian is indeed old, he is still far from the age to become an official, but Lao Zhu's intention is no longer a metaphor, but to directly let Song Lian go home. This can only show that Lao Zhu is very dissatisfied with Song Lian.
It was only because Song Lian was Zhu Biao's enlightenment teacher that he didn't take action. Otherwise, Song Lian might have shed blood in Fengtian Palace today.
"The future imperial court will be dominated by young people. You are old and have worked hard. Go home and rest."
Song Lian didn't reply, but Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Song Lian and said softly: "I allow you to return to your hometown to recuperate. What do you think?"
Now Lao Zhu can be said to be furious, and even a little regretful for leaving Zhu Biao to Song Lian for guidance many years ago.
What kind of mentor is this? He is just a rotten scholar. He talks about words and morals all day long. How can he teach Zhu Biao well?
Fortunately, Xiao Han, a good boy, straightened things out for Zhu Biao. Otherwise, facing Zhu Biao, who talks about morality and justice all day long, Lao Zhu would have had a headache.
After all, as a man, if you don't have any blood, how can you keep the inheritance of your ancestors and defend the Ming Dynasty.
Furthermore, if Song Lian, a stubborn corrupt scholar, had known how to be more flexible, Zhu Yuanzhang would not have directly let Song Lian become an official.
So why?
Brother, this is where all officials discuss matters. As the mentor of Prince Zhu Biao, you, Song Lian, don't want to help Zhu Biao, but instead take the lead in opposing Zhu Biao?
So if this spreads out, how will people in the world view Zhu Biao?
How can Zhu Biao gain a foothold in the world?
Therefore, whenever Song Lian questioned Zhu Biao privately, Lao Zhu would not be so angry.
This is why Lao Zhu in the back couldn't sit still and directly opened his mouth to calm the situation for Zhu Biao.
Otherwise, if this continues, Song Lian will destroy Lao Zhu's precious son.
"call."
Xiao Han also breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, just now Xiao Han was still thinking about how to eliminate the subsequent chain reaction, but he didn't expect that Lao Zhu not only saw the secret, but also directly asked Song Lian to become an official. Sure enough, Jiang was still very old.
Immediately, Xiao Han glanced at Song Lian teasingly, "Old man, have some fun, Lao Zhu didn't kill you because you taught Zhu Biao, otherwise Song Lian would die today."
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
Song Lian trembled and knelt down on the ground. Just then he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed down, receiving the order to thank him.
"Go ahead."
Zhu Yuanzhang softened his expression, and then waved his hand.
"gentlemen."
"stroll."
An inexplicable sadness flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes, and then he looked at Song Lian and bent down slightly.
This gift is the end of the relationship between master and disciple.
But Ming Dynasty's reforms must continue, otherwise Zhu Biao glanced at Xiao Han again before shaking his head slightly.
He could no longer afford to be sorry to another gentleman who was also his teacher and brother.
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