"Talk about it!"
Chongzhen became interested.
"Your Majesty, your sale is a one-time transaction. We can keep these fields in our own hands without selling them, and then rent them out to the people. The landlord will receive 50%, and we will only receive 10%.
Based on five acres, if ten shi of grain are produced, the payment is only 10%, which is nearly 20 taels per year compared to buying a 20-year installment plan. The pressure will be less.
The rent collected every year seems to be low, but as long as Daming is around, these land can always be collected, which will definitely be much higher than if it were sold. "
After the Minister of Civil Service, Shangshu Fang, finished speaking, the six ministers and nine ministers also showed thoughtful expressions.
Chongzhen looked at everyone's expressions and sighed secretly. This is the limitation of the times.
"Do you all think that the method mentioned by Fang Aiqing is more feasible?"
Without waiting for the ministers to respond, Chongzhen continued: "I ask you a few questions, please think about it!"
"First, do you think your own land has more energy, or do you think the rented land has more energy?"
"Second, how can we ensure that with so much land, officials will not be corrupted or increase taxes without permission during the management process?"
"Thirdly, the quality of the grains handed over by the people cannot be determined. The people paid a hundred shi, but in the end the officials said there were only 90 shi. The water in the other 10 shi evaporated, or the rats ate it and became moldy. How do you distinguish between these?"
After hearing Chongzhen's three questions, the ministers fell into thinking.
In fact, Chongzhen still has a fourth question, which is: Now that Xi'an is just one government, how will it be managed nationwide in the future?
Land reform is only the first step, and Xi'an Prefecture is just trying it out. If Xi'an Prefecture can't do it well, what will happen in the future?
As the saying goes, a golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as your own doghouse, so it is feasible to use it here.
The rented land is always not as good as your own land. You don't have to worry about the day when the court will take it back or whether there will be additional charges.
As long as you work hard and find other jobs in your free time, you might be able to pay it off in advance.
The second and third problems have no solution at all. Even severe punishments cannot stop corrupt officials. In the end, it is the people who suffer.
"Everyone, as a king, you should be magnanimous, and as a politician, you should have a pattern. The people should have enough food and clothing, and the peace in the territory is more important than anything else. Don't just focus on the one-third of an acre of land in the hands of the people. Do you think so? !”
Chongzhen looked at everyone with a meaningful smile on his lips.
"Your Majesty is wise, I am being narrow-minded!"
There was a look of shame on the face of the official's official, Shangshu Fang.
Other ministers also praised His Majesty for his wisdom.
They always felt that the emperor's last words seemed to have some meaning and seemed to be a warning to them.
"In response to this problem, I want to establish a new department called the Ming Dynasty Land and Resources Management Department to specifically manage situations like the one in Xi'an. What do you think?"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
All the ministers shouted in unison again, but in fact they were a little shaken in their hearts.
Two days ago, the Ming Dynasty Military Discipline Inspection Department was established to supervise the twenty-six guards, but everyone knows that in the future, it will definitely supervise the entire Ming army.
Now the Ming Dynasty Land and Resources Management Department is only responsible for the affairs of Xi'an Prefecture, and will definitely be responsible for such problems nationwide in the future.
But Xi'an Prefecture is just a special case. There is not so much land in the country.
As for the emperor's thoughts about the gentry's rivals, they only flashed through their minds. Zhang Juzheng was so strong. What's the difference? The situation is far worse than it was decades ago.
Looking at everyone's expressions, Chongzhen naturally knew what they were thinking, but he did not explain it.
If he told everyone that farmers would no longer have to pay land taxes in a few years, and the court would also provide subsidies, would these people be scared to death?
"Guo Aiqing, who is going to Shaanxi this time?"
"Your Majesty, this is Zeng Xian, the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
"Okay, that's him. Zeng Xian concurrently serves as the chief of the Department of Land and Resources Management, with the same rank as the General Affairs Department. He is responsible for the farmland work of the Prince of Qin before the new chief arrives. The Department of Land and Resources Management will be independent and directly responsible to me."
"Fang Aiqing, Guo Aiqing, the establishment of the Ming Dynasty Land and Resources Management Department will be left to you two. I will see the complete structure and personnel list in three days."
After waiting for the responses from the Minister of Civil Affairs, Guo Yunhou, and the Minister of Revenue, Guo Yunhou, Chongzhen pondered for a moment and then said: "There are several problems here, you should pay attention to them!"
"First, if people have extra money in their hands and want to pay off the land purchase money in advance, what should they do?"
"Second, if there is a natural disaster, are there any corresponding strategies such as suspension?"
"Third, after the installment payment method was spread, other industries followed suit. How should interest (interest) be controlled?"
"Fourth, what should the people do if they cannot pay the installments when they are due?"
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"These are just some questions I have raised. You can discuss them later, think about what problems may arise, raise them together and make corresponding countermeasures.
When making countermeasures, we must take into account not only the laws of the court, but also the actual problems of the people. One size does not fit all. "
Chongzhen raised seven or eight questions in succession, all of which were the most likely to arise.
He must propose it and let people prepare corresponding strategies. He cannot wait for problems to arise before thinking of countermeasures.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, this move is really a blessing to the people of Xi'an and a blessing to the Ming Dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, this move is really a blessing to the people of Xi'an and a blessing to the Ming Dynasty!"
After Sun Chengzong shouted, the other ministers also shouted with admiration in their eyes.
In response to everyone's flattery, Chongzhen waved his hand: "I am the monarch of the Ming Dynasty and the God of the people. Naturally, I have to think about the people. This is what I should do."
When Chongzhen said this, he spoke from the bottom of his heart.
It has been more than two months since he traveled back in time, and he has already adapted to the identity of the Ming Emperor. Now that he is here, he must make some achievements.
"Okay, everyone go and do your work, Sun Aiqing stays!"
After everyone saluted, they exited Dongnuan Pavilion one by one. Sun Chengzong stood there.
"My dear companion, please give me a seat and some tea!"
After Sun Chengzong sat down, Chongzhen took out a letter from the table: "This is written by Yuan Keli to Dongjiang Mao Wenlong, read it first!"
After Sun Chengzong took it, he did not open it immediately. He hesitated and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I have two concerns about the minister just now!"
"First, the land of the Prince of Qin's Palace has been distributed to the people of Xi'an Prefecture. Will the millions of other people in Shaanxi make a fuss when they find out? Will the people make a fuss after the news spreads to the two capitals and thirteen provinces?"
"What's there to make a fuss about? The land in Xi'an Mansion belongs to King Qin. King Qin made a mistake and his house was confiscated. That's why I can do this.
I don’t have land in other places, so I can’t do this unless they can create land! "
Sun Chengzong was stunned and said subconsciously: "How to change it?"
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