The second is serene, the moon is like water, and the blue smoke rises from the bronze incense burner. / Chu Zhen leaned on the seat. Close your eyes slightly. With a comfortable expression, Chu'er stood behind him, pulled up his sleeves, stretched out his slender fingers, and gently kneaded his shoulders.

Breathing comfortably, Chu Zhi suddenly asked, "Chu'er, give you a choice, there is one thing." If you don't do it, the result will be bad, but if you do. You can get through it temporarily, but it can have a very bad impact later, if it's you. What to do? ”

didn't ask what it was, Chu'er lowered her head and pondered. Said seriously: "Naturally, I did it first and then said." Anyway, no one can predict what will happen in the future, and if something worse happens, it's just a matter of finding a way to make up for it, and besides, if you can't even get through the difficulties in front of you, let alone in the future. ”

Stunned as if struck by lightning, sluggish for a long time, Chu Zhi's stiff body slowly softened, a relieved smile appeared on his face, and he took his smooth and delicate little hand to kiss it, and said with a smile: "I figured it out, thank you Chu'er." ”

After being reminded by Chu'er, Chu Zhen finally came over suddenly, hindered by his understanding of history, but instead had a lot of worries and restrained his hands, but forgot that the present is the most important thing. As for the future, there is no need to be idle, if you don't implement this method, Wang Anshi won't come out.

Moreover, with the current situation of the Great Song Dynasty. Just as Wang Anshi really disappeared, maybe another one will come out, Xie Anshi, you must know that the root of the scourge of the people lies in people. It has nothing to do with the law.

"It's good that the filigree figured it out." Chu'er said shyly. Two soft arms clung to his neck. The body was close to Chu Zhi's back. Two soft and hard lumps of soft flesh were pressed against the back, slowly rubbing against each other. The misty eyes seemed to be bent of blue water. The delicate and bright red cherry mouth opened gently: "It's night." It's time to rest. ”

There was a burst of blood churning, Chu Zhi immediately turned around and picked up the beauty and walked to the bed, pulling his fingers. The tents were scattered. The pieces were left, and there were a series of moans in the tent. It's intoxicating. One night has its own indescribable watery gentleness.

In the early morning of the next day, the day dawned, and Chu Zhi got up from the soft quilt with difficulty, and after washing. Had breakfast. Arrange the affairs of the county government, take a few officials, and go to the state government leisurely.

Arrive at your destination shortly. Frequent door-to-door visits, there is less of a posting to ask for a meeting, and it is estimated that most of the people who are too shou will agree to the meeting. Please wait in the side room. The state yamen government hurriedly went to report. As expected. Hearing that Chu Zhen was visiting, Fan Zhongyan did not hesitate at all. Decide to meet immediately.

In the state government room, when the tea officials retired, Fan Zhongfan was not polite, and said directly: "I heard that you went to the countryside yesterday to persuade the farmers to teach nongsang." How's the catch? ”

"It's serious. As far as the eye can see, the people's fields are almost barren. Chu Zhen sighed lightly.

"The old man also saw it in his eyes and was worried in his heart." Fan Zhongyan obviously also made a special trip to investigate the local situation, nodded slightly and said, "That's why the old man summoned you and the others, in addition to reminding and urging you, he also wanted to brainstorm." It's a pity to negotiate a solution

On the surface, I can't see anything, but in fact, I have the feeling that I had the intention to save the country and was powerless to return to heaven when the New Deal failed.

"Taishou, after the official goes back. After checking the information, I found that the way I said it was quite similar to the Qingmiao Qian in the late Tang Dynasty. Chu Zhen said softly: "Back then, the feudal town relied on this method. Forced apportionment. Forcing the people to take out loans, and then charging eight cents of interest, has caused hundreds of people to be ruined and their livelihoods are miserable, which shows that this law also has certain harms. ”

"The sword is in the hand of man, but the sin is not in the sword. It's about people. Groaning a piece of scissors, Fan Zhongyan said lightly: "Good governance and good laws can also harm the innocent in the hands of mediocre people, and vice versa, as long as they are controlled to achieve the purpose of benefiting the people." What is the harm of imposing harsh punishments?

"The people are ignorant. I'm afraid that I don't know the benefits of the good law and refuse to accept it, so what? Chu asked.

"Just take it easy." Fan Zhongyan said.

"What if you would rather die?" Chu asked.

After being silent for a long time, Fan Zhongyan said: "Let it be left to its own devices, if you want to take it, you will be with it, and if you don't want to be strong." ”

"The people have no money left. It can only be secured by the seedling field. If it is after borrowing. And due to natural disasters**, the harvest has not been successful, and the government will pursue it at that time, and it will be a lot of trouble, so it is better to close the position often to help the poor and help the poor. Xingye Anmin. Chu Zhen said.

"If you are always close the position. As it should be; "Glanced at Chu Qian. Fan Zhongyan said: "Besides. This method is just a temporary practice in a famine year, not a custom routine. ”

"That's naturally the best, after all, the situation is different from place to place, and it can't be generalized. lest it become the use of some people's wealth accumulation," Chu Zhen muttered to himself.

"There is some truth. Will the old man pay attention? Fan Zhongyan said, "Is there anything else you want to ask?" ”

"Yes. One last question. Chu Zhen said: "Isn't a penny of interest too high?" ”

"High?" Fan Zhongyan smiled rarely. Shaking his head, he said, "If it weren't for the fact that it was to fill the gap in the regular closing position." The old man also wants to be interest-free, but. If there is not the slightest sweetness, I am afraid that even the money for lending will not be enough. ”

"Financing?" Chu quality is incomprehensible.

"Not bad." A smile bloomed on Fan Zhongyan's face: "Yesterday, Ren and Zhang Zhixian proposed to the old man. Since there is a shortage of money and food, you can use same-day relief

… 22 method, temporary borrowing from the local god business, of course, will not be borrowed in vain with Bu Ci will repay a certain amount of interest, but in this way, the interest of the people who lend money may have to be appropriately increased. ”

After all, it is not a tense situation, and it is easy to cause trouble by requisitioning grain for no reason, but it is changed to borrowing grain. There is also interest repayment. At least it makes sense.

It seems that he is smart, and others are not stupid, Chu Zhen smiled bitterly, the problem is that it is disgusting enough to block people's money, and now he is actually borrowing his own money to block his way, no one should be willing. But it's hard to say, after all, the arm can't twist the thigh. If Fan Zhongyan insisted, presumably someone would have to agree obediently.

"Today, you are here for this too." Fan Zhongyan said, with a smile: "What, think of any other good ideas?" ”

After thinking about it, Chu Zhen said: "Xiaguan has a way. It may be possible to raise enough money and food for the people. ”

"What kind of way, it won't be the same as Zhang Zhixian." Fan Zhongyan said with a smile.

Shaking his head slightly, if he said that he was offending people by proposing the Qingmiao Law, it would be according to Zhang Yuanshan's method. It's like digging up someone's ancestral grave, which is hateful. Chu Zhen didn't have the courage to do this.

Fan Zhongyan said in a harmonious voice: "Don't hesitate. As the old man said. Brainstorming. But it doesn't hurt to say that. "Organize the language carefully, after a summer. Chu asked: "Dare to ask Taishou, over the years." Among the various taxes transported from Hangzhou to Bianjing, they are calculated annually. What is the majority? ”

"Salt Tea Tax." Fan Zhongyan replied. Without hesitation. Apparently aware of this.

Salt tea belongs to the monopoly of the imperial court, and at the same time, heavy taxes are levied on its sale, and salt is a necessity for life. The annual tax revenue is more than that of tea, especially in the coastal areas. There are many salt works. The taxes generated are naturally higher than elsewhere.

"What is this for, you ask?" Fan Zhongyan frowned slightly. Could it be that he thought, "This kind of thing is not tolerated by the law of the country." He would never have said yes.

"How much was the salt tax paid to the treasury last year?" Chu asked.

"More than 37,000." Fan Zhongyan added: "It's just a tax on salt, not a salt profit. ”

Of course, the two must be distinguished, because the salt is collected by the local officials, while the salt profits are owned by the three officials, and although they must eventually be paid into the state treasury, their functions are always different. To distinguish.

"Taishou, if we can ensure that this year's salt tax and salt profit are the same as in previous years, it may be one percent more than in previous years. After that, the extra amount will go to the state government, do you think the imperial court can agree? Chu asked.

"You don't need the consent of the imperial court. As long as you have a way, the old man can promise you now. Fan Zhongyan said solemnly: "But the premise is not to violate the law of the country." ”

In the Song Dynasty, the officials at the state level had the greatest quality and power at the local level, and the officials at the road level only had the right to supervise and did not have the function of governing the localities, so in addition to commanding the immovable army, they were in Hangzhou. Fan Zhongyan's words still work very well.

Chu Zhen was overjoyed when he heard this, and asked tentatively: "Then, if you add a salt farm?"

"Report to the imperial court, after verifying that it is feasible. The imperial court will appoint officials to administer it. Fan Zhongyan was pleased. But I was a little disappointed, and I thought that Chu Zhen would have some good way, but I didn't expect it to be this.

In all fairness. More salt farms will be added. It does increase tax revenue. However, the salt works are not so easy to build, and it requires a huge investment of manpower and material resources. Far water does not save the near fire, and wait for the salt field to be built. I'm afraid that spring ploughing has long passed.

I can't bear to hit Chu Qian's enthusiasm. Fan Zhongyan said: "Since Qiantang County has surveyed a suitable place to build a salt farm, let's report it first, and later." The court will come to verify the situation. ”

"When the imperial court comes, can the lower officials build the salt works first?" Chu asked.

"Yes." Fan Zhongyan responded. Young people are motivated. It's good, it's better to touch the wall a few times. You'll learn to be obedient in the future.

Xing Chongchong said goodbye and returned to the ya, but Chu couldn't shout loudly. With today's communication conditions and the efficiency of the imperial court, it may be nearly two months before someone is sent to investigate, and I don't know how much profit can be made by taking advantage of this time difference. It doesn't end up in your pocket, but it's exciting to think about.

When the time comes, you will be surprised, Chu Zhen hummed a little song proudly and walked back to the signing room, and was about to think about it and plan a big job, but saw Shen Liao with a sad face, sighing and sitting in the middle of the house, Liu Renzhi was beside him and whispered to comfort B

"Rare guest." Chu Zhen sighed in surprise: "Being able to see Brother Ruida here and now makes me doubt that the sun has come out of the west today. ”

"I don't have the heart to laugh with you." Shen Liao sighed and said, "My sister is back." ”

Chu Zhen was stunned, and he was full of joy. said quietly: "It's a good thing, you are not so good that you can get rid of the mundane things and continue to be your free son." ”

"It's good if you say what you say. Here's the problem. I don't know who came up with the idea. My sister forced me to study at Yingtianfu Academy, saying that it was for me to feel the atmosphere, accept the edification, and take the exam next year, and the provincial exam the year after. Gold List Title. (To be continued)

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