Chapter 478: A Famous Teacher Produces a High Apprentice
Even the ministers who personally presided over the reform of the law may not know what happened in the second year of the Great Zhou in the second year of Chai Rong's accession to the throne and the first year of the reform of the Yuan Jianlong.
Only Ye Hua can use his thousand-year-old insight to see through the true essence of this earth-shattering upheaval.
First of all, in the name of cracking down on the powerful and inferior gentry, a purge was launched...... Indeed, as Fan Gao and the other three played, the gentry who survived in the five generations were almost without exception, all of them were inferior gentry and there were no good gentry.
It is impossible to expect them to be able to discover in their conscience, uphold the right path, and take care of the people.
Therefore, Chai Rong decisively used embroidered messengers to sweep away the inferior gentry in Gyeonggi, Hebei and other places...... Of course, there will be wrongs in it, and the embroidered messenger is not all good things, but it has been thoroughly cleaned up.
Ye Hua dared to say that going back, the successive changes of dynasty were not as clean as the Great Zhou. Of course, there is no way to go back in time, that is from the complete eradication of the landlords, the difference between the scale and degree of the two.
But after this cleanup, the bullies who originally pressed on the heads of the people disappeared, and those debts that were so heavy that they could not be paid off in several lifetimes were completely liberated because of the disappearance of the inferior gentry.
As a result of this action, the land that was once unevenly distributed has basically been divided equally among villages.
By the way, because of the redistribution of land and the eradication of the inferior gentry, the forces of the people were greatly mobilized, and the militia and ordinary people in various places took action, cooperating with the embroidered messengers and the official army to exterminate the bandits and bandits that had always existed.
This is something that a strong man and a prosperous Tang Dynasty can't do.
No matter which court can sit on the army and sweep the land, it cannot eliminate the thieves who hide in the mountains and waters. Without a way, the people of the imperial court would not be able to find them at all, let alone eliminate them.
This time is different, the local people, because they have relatively fair access to their own land, are all willing to contribute.
The cooperation between the government and the people, together with the action, is naturally invincible.
The stubborn bandits were cleared, and the remaining little thieves also took off their skins, laid down their weapons, picked up their hoes again, and became self-supporting farmers.
It can be said that the land of Yan Zhao, where there have been many heroes and bandits since ancient times, has become clean for the first time, like a baby.
Horses galloped along the official road, and on both sides were flat farmland, and the people either cultivated or dug rivers and canals to divert water for irrigation...... All in all, it's a busy scene everywhere.
If you run out on a horse for a few days, you will have the illusion that you are not moving. Everywhere he went, there were busy crowds of people, neatly divided fields...... It's still spring, and if you wait until summer and the crops on both sides grow, it's even more different.
Behind the neatness and strictness, it represents a strong mobilization ability, and it represents that the imperial court has penetrated its power into areas that were once impossible to set foot in!
The big week is still the same big week, but the interior has become completely different!
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The most immediate change brought about by the drastic changes in the countryside is that taxation has become easier.
Now the common people are only responsible for two things, one is about 30% of the field endowment, and the other is about one month of forced labor every year.
Because the land was obtained, the taxes were fair, and the people were willing to come out to work, Zhao Pu had already handed over the strategy of remediating the Yellow River, and began to implement it when the farmers were slack.
The river channel was re-excavated to divert the water of the Yellow River to the north and into the sea.
A bomb hanging over the heads of Kaifeng's monarchs and ministers was also disarmed.
The third division has already estimated that the income of Jianlong in the first year should be about doubled.
The treasury has money, and many things can be implemented.
The reform of the local bureaucratic system, the abolition of the Jiedu envoy, the establishment of the economic strategy pacification envoy and the political envoy, the abolition of the army and the establishment of counties, the increase of general judgments in prefectures and counties, as adjutants, and the division of power.
Set up a supervising imperial history, responsible for the official style and governance of each road, and supervise hundreds of officials.
At the same time, the embroidered messengers who made great achievements were also valued, and the people of the embroidered messengers were stationed in various places to supervise the people's feelings, and they could directly play the emperor without going through the political hall.
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Too many changes occurred in the spring of the first year of Jianlong, so many that people were dizzying and couldn't parry.
The so-called authorities are obsessed with bystanders, Fan Zhen served as Yecheng's guard, he was in Hebei, staring at both the court and Hebei, barely having a grasp of the changes that had occurred!
Fan Xianggong put his hands behind his back, stared at the old tree in front of him, and sighed: "I really can't imagine that there is such a great power, which can break the shackles of a thousand years and change the day, it's amazing!" So far, even the old man has to say that he admires! The saint is resolute and courageous, and extraordinary. Ye Hua's kid is also unfathomable, he spent five or six years, a little bit of layout, the chess pieces that seemed idle and useless at the beginning, this time, all played a role, with this pair of monarchs and ministers, the old man really doesn't know, what else can't they do! ”
Fan Gao stood honestly behind his uncle, his face was full of pride, and he couldn't help but say: "Master Hou compiled teaching materials, cultivated our arithmetic skills, taught us how to do things, and even asked soldiers to lead us to the field to train and strengthen our bodies." We didn't understand his intentions before, but until this time, we all knew that every request of the Hou Ye was far-sighted and well-intentioned! I'm completely convinced! ”
Fan Zhen smiled meaningfully, yes, Ye Hua has prepared too many things, the Great Zhou Academy, the Champion Workshop, literate soldiers, trainers, merchants, craftsmen...... The so-called accumulation of thick hair and iron pestle into needles really made him successful!
"You're going to Beijing?"
"That's right!" Fan Gao said: "This time, Hebei arrested more than 3,000 inferior gentry, more than 50,000 people were implicated and imprisoned, and about 20 million acres of land were redivided. Millions of farmers were given enough land to work hard. These days, I have to go to Qingzhang to distribute land during the day, and I have to write a summary of my experience at night, preparing to present to the Son of Heaven and explain the changes in Hebei clearly. ”
Fan Zhen looked at his nephew, his small face was thin, his cheekbones were prominent, and his eyes were big and red, so he couldn't help but feel a little distressed.
"You go to Beijing, it won't be long before my uncle will enter Beijing!"
"What?"
Fan Gao almost called out, he was pleasantly surprised, and couldn't help asking, "Uncle, is the saint going to reactivate you?" ”
When he saw Fan Zhen nodding, Fan Gao was simply stupid.
At the beginning, Fan Zhen wanted to use firewood to thank the world because he couldn't come up with a way, but he ended up with a love of flesh and blood and was driven out of the capital.
The so-called companion is like a tiger, and Fan Zhen forced Chai Rong to be an unfilial person, which was indeed a taboo, and he did not lose his head, but he was demoted out of the capital, which was already considered lucky.
It's amazing how it can be reactivated!
"Uncle, the little nephew hasn't heard of anyone in the book, who is the one who advised His Majesty to use the uncle?" Fan Gao was very curious, because in his impression, there are not many people with this prestige, and the first recommendation is the champion Hou, is it the help of Hou Ye?
If this is the case, the image of the Hou Ye is much taller!
Fan Zhen shook his head with a smile, "It's really not Ye Hua, it's a person I can't even guess!" ”
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In the blink of an eye, after ten days, Fan Zhen finally left, left Yecheng, and headed for the capital.
Fan Xianggong turned over, and this time he entered Beijing, and he only brought a dozen people. But as soon as he left the city, he encountered a huge team, several hundred people, mighty and domineering, much more majestic and domineering than him.
The leader of this team is none other than Taifu Chai Shouli!
"Hahaha, what a coincidence, Fan Xianggong, would you like to take the old man into Beijing together?"
Fan Zhen hurriedly jumped down from the carriage and bowed down, "Taifu is above, and the lower officials are polite." ”
Chai Shouli is not young, but his legs and feet are quite dexterous, he came down first, walked over to Fan Qian, and stretched out his hand to pull Fan Xianggong.
"You are the pillar of the court, I am just an idle savage, how can I let you give me a gift!" Chai Shouli said with a smile: "I happen to have some things, would Fan Xianggong be willing to ride in the same car with me, let's discuss it?" ”
"I can't ask for it!"
Fan Zhen stepped forward and wanted to get into Chai Shouli's car.
Mrs. Chai is successful in business, willing to spend money, and the carriage is wide and large, luxurious and comfortable, so he naturally gets into his car. But as soon as Fan Zhen took two steps, Chai Shouli grabbed him.
"Fan Xianggong, still be your car, I'll do whatever I want!"
Fan Zhen took a breath, he could clearly feel that this Chai Shouli was very different from before, and it could even be said to be reborn! I don't know if someone taught him, or if he turned back as a prodigal son?
Fan Zhen didn't dare to slack off, so he could only ask Chai Shouli to get in the car.
The two of them went all the way south and chatted all the way.
This conversation is even less tight, what Chai Shouli talked about made Fan Zhen very surprised, this guy is really not Wuxia Ameng!
Under the guidance of Ye Hua, Chai Shouli went to Youzhou to invest, their Chai family was a big businessman, and after Ye Hua's guidance, and then re-engaged in business, Chai Shouli's insight was naturally different from the past.
"Fan Xianggong, now the local officials have changed, the original people are not good, but they are all fat ducks, but now they have replaced a bunch of ducks with empty stomachs...... The land has been divided, and there is no oil and water to fish for the time being, and the officials will not go hungry, they will attack the merchants and workshops. ”
Fan Zhen nodded, "What Taifu said is extremely true, but although my Da Zhou is heavy on agriculture, he does not suppress business, Taifu can rest assured!" ”
Chai Shouli shook his head again and again, "Fan Xianggong, the old man is old, if he only cares about his own business, he will be too petty." To tell you this, the reason why I am still in business is to really understand what businessmen think and think, as well as the problems they encounter, I will truthfully play these things to Your Majesty, which can be regarded as the old man's dedication to this country! ”
"Oops!"
Fan Zhen couldn't help but bow deeply, "Taifu's insights are subtle, and he is also practical, which is really admirable." ”
Chai Shouli laughed, "Don't put gold on my face, in the past, the old man was ignorant, and he didn't know if he was used, and he almost ruined the country and missed a big thing...... Fortunately, I met my teacher, who taught me a lot! If this industry and commerce develops well, it can also strengthen the country, and it is more useful than farming! ”
Chai Shouli pulled Fan Zhen and chatted all the way.
He put forward one of the most important requirements for Lao Fan, that is, to rectify the rule of officials, manage all officials, especially local officials, and prevent them from making money everywhere and destroying the business environment.
Fan Zhen listened to these suggestions, and when he entered the capital, the two of them separated, Chai Shouli took a huge convoy, did not return to his home, and came directly to Yefu.
When he arrived at Ye's house, he was like his own home, and he didn't see anything outside.
Beckoning his subordinates, moving gifts from the car, and it didn't take long for the Ye family's yard to be full.
"Master, these are all good things, just ginseng, I got a cart, as well as deer antler velvet, fur seal kidneys, all of them are nourishing good things, how about it, the old man's apprentice didn't take it in vain, right?"
Ye Hua rewarded him with a big white eye, grandma's, Lao Tzu is still a single dog, you sent me these things, it is clear that I am making mistakes!
It's really hateful!
Ye Hua really wanted to beat Chai Shouli violently, but it could be seen that he had a gray beard and was dusty, so he relented, just give the things to Chen Shi, that kid can use it!
"It's really impressive that you can push out the quality regardless of your past suspicions!"
Chai Shouli said humbly: "Master, I was indeed wrong before, and Lao Fan was also implicated by me, let him recover, it should be!" It's just that he has the ability to suppress corrupt officials? ”
Ye Hua smiled dumbly, "Da Zhou's decrees are all made by him, do you think he can do it?" The key is still this heart! It's already been lost once, and I'm sure Fan Xianggong will make our jaws drop! ”