"Why?"
Zhu Biao asked.
He has never seen the beautiful country and does not know what the consequences of direct distribution of money and food will be.
"Because Daming is not rich enough."
Su Jing naturally doesn't know how to talk about the experience of the beautiful country, just present the facts.
No money, no food, this is the reality.
Zhu Biao lowered his head and remained silent. As a prince, he had to read the tax accounts every year. This was what Lao Zhu asked him to see.
Indeed, according to today’s survey results, there are a lot of beggars in Daming.
There are so many beggars, and there are even more people on the poverty line.
The Ming Dynasty's treasury could not withstand this pressure.
“So how exactly do we do that?”
Zhu Biao could only continue to throw questions to Su Jing.
Su Jing is actually thinking about it. In fact, he actually knows something about poverty alleviation.
After all, the flower grower in his previous life was an expert in poverty alleviation.
Even around the world, the poverty alleviation of flower growers is extremely advanced and effective.
However, this does not apply to Ming Dynasty.
Not talking about productivity factors, there is no comparison at all in terms of the execution capabilities of grassroots governments.
The imperial power does not go to the countryside, this is not a joke.
If money is really distributed directly, don't worry, there will only be more corruption like disaster relief food.
what to do?
Su Jing's mind turned and she immediately said: "Niu Yi, in fact, the answer to this question can be found in the Song Dynasty."
Song?
Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment, thinking about some historical records of the Song Dynasty in his mind.
Needless to say, Zhu Biao had a pretty good memory and found some records quickly.
"Master Su, you are not talking about the method of supporting beggars, are you?"
Zhu Biao said to Su Jing.
Law to support beggars?
Su Jing was stunned. He really wasn't very clear about the history in this area. He didn't mention the Song Dynasty just to talk about the law of benefiting beggars.
But at this time, Su Jing still looked unchanged and said: "Tell me, what is the content of this law for supporting beggars?"
It doesn't matter if you don't know, Zhu Biao will definitely remember it anyway, just let him explain.
Zhu Biao did not suspect anything and said directly: "In the tenth year of Xining, Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty promulgated the Law of Benefiting Beggars, which stipulates that in October every year, local officials must conduct regular inspections on the old, weak, sick and disabled within their jurisdiction, and each person will be inspected every day. Food is distributed, with adults receiving one liter of rice and beans, and children receiving half a liter of rice and beans.
From October to March of the following year, no interruption is allowed, and no starvation is allowed. "
After Zhu Biao finished speaking, he was stunned for a moment.
Isn't this just a direct distribution of food?
Su Jing was quite shocked after hearing this. He really didn't know before that the welfare of the poor people in the Song Dynasty was so good?
Even in the previous life, there were not many countries that could achieve this kind of welfare standard.
"Master Su, didn't you say that the method of directly distributing food is not feasible?"
Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.
"Uh this"
Su Jing hesitated for a moment and said, "All of this is based on the fact that the Song Dynasty was rich!"
"If you don't have money, how can you do this?"
The Song Dynasty was the richest dynasty among the feudal dynasties in the entire history of China.
Regardless of whether you are really timid about fighting a war, you will always cede territory and pay compensation to ensure peace.
But you have to have money to pay compensation.
If we really put aside the current Ming Dynasty, this treasury is really incomparable to that of the Song Dynasty.
"Master Su is right, but the student misunderstood it."
Zhu Biao came back to his senses and continued: "By the way, Master Su, in the Song Dynasty, there was not only a law to support beggars, but also a law to support beggars."
“Residential homes have been set up in various states to take in those who are orphans, widows and children and are unable to take care of themselves. They are provided with monthly rations and have doctors look after them.”
"In the Southern Song Dynasty, another almshouse was added, and beggars who were cold on the streets were taken in to the almshouse."
Residential care!
Nursing home!
Almshouse!
Su Jing was shocked for the first time when she listened to Zhu Biao's description.
Most of his historical memories of the Song Dynasty still remain in the dark history, the weakest and most bloodless feudal dynasty in history.
But I didn't expect that the Song Dynasty would have such personal care.
This social welfare system is almost catching up with the beautiful country in the previous life.
My understanding of history is still too shallow.
Su Jing was filled with emotion, but she said to Zhu Biao: "Niu Yi, this is the embodiment that the economic base determines the superstructure."
"It is also the core of poverty alleviation, the country's prosperity! Only when the country is rich can we give due care to the poor and weak groups in society."
Zhu Biao felt that it made sense. He was about to nod, but then he thought of something and said immediately:
"Master Su, shouldn't the prosperity of this country be based on the premise that the people are wealthy? If the people are wealthy, poverty will naturally be reduced."
The country's tax revenue comes from the people. Only when the people are rich can the country be rich.
Su Jing nodded and said: "Yes, that's the truth. Only when the people are rich can the country be rich, and when the country is rich can it feed back the people. This is a virtuous circle."
Zhu Biao was still confused after listening to it for a long time.
Su Jing seemed to have said something, but also seemed not to have said anything.
"Master Su, how should we solve poverty?"
Zhu Biao could only continue to ask.
Su Jing said lightly: "This needs to be divided into two parts. If the entire country is to get rid of poverty, what needs to be done is to develop productivity and increase the total amount of social wealth, so that the people can get better wealth. "
"If it is for the extremely poor such as beggars, then it is very necessary to establish a suitable social security system."
Zhu Biao knew about developing productivity, and he was studying with Su Jing for this reason.
But Zhu Biao doesn't quite understand the social security system.
"Master Su, what is the social security system?"
Zhu Biao asked.
Su Jing replied: "The Beggar Support Law and the Residence Law are actually a form of social security system. To be precise, they should refer to collective insurance, individual insurance, state funding, and forced savings. To raise funds through various methods, the state provides assistance to those whose living standards cannot reach the minimum standard, provides basic living security to those who have temporarily or permanently lost the ability to work, gradually improves the material and cultural welfare of all members of society, maintains social stability, and promotes economic growth and social progress."
"Of course, based on the current situation of the Ming Dynasty, it is not possible to achieve this level. The first step must be completed first. The national power of the Ming Dynasty must be improved before the second step can be completed to relieve these extremely poor people."
"So I say this is a long-term process and cannot be completed overnight."
Listening to Su Jing's description, Zhu Biao tried hard to understand and remember it, for fear of missing something.
If you really can’t understand it, just write it down by force.
"Of course, for now, if you want to help these beggars and those who are extremely poor, there are temporary ways to help them, such as the work-for-relief I mentioned before."
Su Jing continued: "The government will come forward to provide some basic jobs. It does not require how good the work is. Let them survive on their own first."
"Niu Yi, remember what I told you before. If you want to get rich, build roads first. Convenient transportation can greatly promote economic development, and it complements the work-for-relief program."
"Of course, I alone as a businessman cannot do this kind of thing. The government can only take the lead."
Su Jing said casually, but in Zhu Biao's ears, it was extremely shocking.
It turned out that the many theories Su Jing had told him before did not exist alone, but were somehow connected.
When these theories are put together, everything becomes clear.
"Master Su, the student understands, thank you Master Su for your teaching!"
Zhu Biao bowed seriously to Su Jing.
It was just a matter of providing relief to a few beggars, but it allowed Zhu Biao to see the method of Ming Dynasty's prosperity.
Su Jing's status in Zhu Biao's heart increased again.
"Okay, okay, let's do this. In fact, it is easy to say and difficult to say. If there is no one in the government to take the lead, it won't be done."
Su Jing waved her hand and said: "I just said it casually. If you really want to do it, it depends on the wishes of the people above."
"Master Su, don't worry, the students will definitely push this matter forward."
Zhu Biao assured immediately.
"Okay, then you have to carefully consider the implementation details and how to implement them."
Su Jing said with a smile: "This is not a time for disaster relief. The victims are in large groups, and it is easy to identify them. If we do it in a normal place, there will be many people with good intentions sneaking in."
"Don't worry, when the money and food are released, nothing that should be rescued will be left behind."
Work-for-relief may seem like work, but it actually has the nature of aid.
Some people who have land and food themselves will pretend to be extremely poor to squeeze out the quota.
If you want to truly implement this method, it will test your execution ability.
"Students understand that this matter should be decided before taking action."
Zhu Biao said seriously.
Su Jing nodded: "Yes, that's a lot to say. I know you are worried about the people and want to do something for them, but you must know how much impact your identity and abilities can have."
"Many times, your words may affect the lives and deaths of many people. This responsibility must be shouldered."
Zhu Biao has this concern for the people, and he also has influence.
Su Jing still agreed with her student's behavior.
Therefore, Su Jing did not attack Zhu Biao. With the execution ability of his previous life, various chaos would still occur.
With the current local execution capabilities of Ming Dynasty, I’m afraid it’s hard to say.
But this method is better to implement than not to implement it, and it is not Wang Anshi's Green Seed Law. It is clear that Wang Anshi's idea was to lend money, grain, and seeds to the people at low interest rates. As a result, various forced loans with higher interest rates were obtained.
Wang Anshi had a good idea, but when it came to execution, he simply couldn't follow his ideas.
In the end, it was directly abolished.
This is also an important reason why Su Jing did not pass on many poverty alleviation experiences from her previous life as a flower grower to Zhu Biao.
Officials of the Ming Dynasty had no faith.
In other words, under the feudal system, officials selected through the imperial examination had no faith.
Under the feudal land ownership system, this result was inevitable.
“Students understand.”
Zhu Biao nodded heavily. At this moment, he was vouching for Su Jing as the prince.
"Okay, that's it, go back."
Su Jing urged.
It's a cold day outside.
"Yes, Master Su."
Zhu Biao followed Su Jing and soon returned home.
Although there was no one at home, Zhu Rui's learning attitude did not change at all. Geniuses have strong self-control.
Zhu Biao greeted Su Jing and returned directly to his room.
The first thing I did when I sat down was to quickly rewrite what Su Jing had said.
Whether it’s a poverty trap or a social security system.
The most important thing is of course the idea of combining relief for work with infrastructure and road construction. Once the idea is perfected and implemented, it can benefit many people in the Ming Dynasty.
There were quite a lot of poor people in the Ming Dynasty.
It took Zhu Biao half an hour to write everything down.
In addition to Su Jing's theoretical content, there are also some of his own understandings.
He believed that after passing this to his father Zhu Yuanzhang, and with the joint consultation of many ministers, a relatively complete idea should be able to be drawn.
What Su Jing warned Zhu Biao was clear to Zhu Biao.
We must uphold the idea of responsibility to the people, rather than just pat the head and decide.
When he finished writing these things, Zhu Biao's expression did not relax.
Su Jing's prediction about the imperial examination is still bothering Zhu Biao.
"Why did Master Su say that the imperial examination will be stopped after it is held?"
Zhu Biao said to himself.
He thought for a long time and didn't come to any conclusion.
After hesitating for a while while picking up the pen, he finally decided to write Su Jing's conclusion in the letter.
It would be better to let his father, Zhu Yuanzhang, know about this matter.
After writing the reply, I attached the answer to the Kaos question, the math question Su Jing asked, and a dozen telescopes made by Su Jing herself.
All the things Zhu Biao wants to send back to the palace are here.
Forbidden City.
In the Fengxian Hall.
Lao Zhu was looking at the finalized imperial examination regulations, and he was quite satisfied.
"Chongba, it seems you are very satisfied."
Queen Ma stood aside and said to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Yes, sister, the method of the imperial examination has finally been finalized. When I tell the world next year, when the imperial examination is opened, the Ming Dynasty will have many useful talents!"
Because of the Kongyin case, Lao Zhu killed a bunch of officials.
He was very decisive when he was killing, but now he is very irritated when no one is available.
Therefore, it is very important to select talents through the imperial examination.
Empress Ma smiled and said, "That is such a happy event. Chongba, please remember to reward the ministers who are busy with this matter."
Lao Zhu is very generous to his family.
However, he is a bit stingy about the ministers under his command.
Queen Ma knew Lao Zhu's character, so she specially reminded him at this moment.
"I got it, girl."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and agreed.
Then he said: "It's a pity that Su Jing is unwilling to become an official. Otherwise, I would be much more relaxed."
When he gets busy, Lao Zhu can still think of Su Jing.
Empress Ma smiled and said: "Chongba, why have I been hearing you talking about Mr. Su lately? This is not like you."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked slightly stiff and said, "Is there any? Why don't I feel it?"
(End of chapter)
