Chapter 19: The Divine Assist from Dingguo Gong

His gaze swept over all the ministers, and Emperor Chongzhen sighed when he saw that no one objected to them, and no one stood up, obviously the policies in front of him were within their acceptable range. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 infoExcept for the granary to stabilize the price of grain, they will not lose much.

A whip law was also practised, and the impact on them was negligible, with the most affected being yeoman farmers.

Only when the gentry took inventory of the land, it seemed that they had suffered a lot of losses, and the extra tax-free land had to be taxed, but when there were more and more scholars in the family, and more and more tax-free land, this loss could be compensated.

Even after a period of practice, the yeoman peasants could not afford the taxes of the imperial court, and they were bankrupt by the price of grain, they were able to get the land at a very low price, so they did not lose much.

But the officials and gentry pay taxes differently, they need to get money for the court!

The tenants did not feel it, because the tenants did not pay taxes directly to the imperial court, because the land was not theirs, and they only had to pay the tenant rent. But the gentry are different, and the gentry need real money.

As for the tenant rent increase, the tenants will not listen to you if you say that you need to pay taxes to the imperial court, anyway, you will increase the tenant rent. This shifted the contradiction between the common people and the court into the contradiction between the tenant farmers and the landlords.

At that time, the imperial court will stand in the position of tenant farmers and talk about the problem, and the gentry will lose the most.

The yeoman peasants did not cultivate the land, and what they lost was the imperial court, because the imperial court could not collect taxes, and it was the gentry who were fat, and they were able to get a large amount of land. Tenant farmers did not farm the land, and it was the landlords, not the imperial court, who were to lose, because they had to pay taxes.

According to the land tax, the imperial court will not care whether you plant or not, once the tenant farmer is overburdened and becomes a homeless person, the landlord will fall into the dilemma of no one to give him heavy land, and he will not dare to oppress the tenant farmer too much, and the tenant rent will not last too long.

This is what Emperor Chongzhen said to Li Banghua, and Emperor Chongzhen had to sigh at Li Banghua's wisdom.

I didn't expect this, if I had thought of this kind of powerful relationship at the beginning, it would not have taken so much effort to persuade Guo Yunhou, which made Guo Yunhou doubtful of his policy until now.

Of course, there are many smart people in this world, far more than one Li Banghua.

Of these ministers in the imperial court, none of them were from the gentry, and they were naturally more sensitive to their own interests.

When Emperor Chongzhen's policy spread, someone immediately analyzed it in detail, and made it clear about the pros and cons. The imperial court will reap great benefits from this, the treasury will be full, and the people will also reap great benefits, and there is no way to be a yeoman farmer or a tenant.

The tenants had the capital to negotiate terms with the landlords, and the yeoman peasants did not have to be exploited, and the landlords and gentry suffered the most.

The only problem is that once people don't farm, many people will lose their means of survival. However, Emperor Chongzhen had long been preparing to open factories and develop industry and commerce to solve the employment problem of Baixin.

"I am ready to implement a new system in Shuntianfu, and I have already ordered the household department Shangshu Guo Ai Ai and Shuntianfu Wen Aiqing to clear the entire land of Shuntianfu. This time, the land of Qingzhang, whether it is the emperor's relatives or the noble courtiers, are all among the Qingzhang, of course, including my imperial village! Emperor Chongzhen's eyes were sharp, looking for a gaze that met his own.

Sure enough, a person not only glanced at Emperor Chongzhen, but also stood up in stride.

"The emperor is wise and wise, and he will take the lead in clearing the map of the emperor, which is really the emperor's benevolence and virtue, and can set an example for the world." Dingguo Gong took a big step forward and said impassionedly: "There is nothing to say to people, the imperial court does not prohibit land sales, is there anything unsightly about Qingzhang?" ”

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that this time the land will be cleared, not only to strictly investigate the land concealment, but also to investigate those who are rich and unkind, and who are clever and robberly." Dingguo Gong looked upright: "Especially the royal relatives and nobles, it is these people who are rich and unkind, and they have ruined the reputation of the imperial court." ”

"Shuntianfu is at the foot of the Son of Heaven, the first good area, so hiding filth and dirt, skillfully taking the reckless, should be severely punished!"

"Especially when it comes to the ministers of the imperial court, bullying the superiors and subordinates, being unkind to the rich, robbing men and women, what qualifications does this kind of person have to stand among the scholars and doctors? The ministers asked the emperor to decree that while clearing the land, he would strictly investigate whether he was rich or unkind, and he took advantage of the wealthy! ”

Emperor Chongzhen looked at the bloody Dingguo Gong, and suddenly felt a little unbearable in his heart, was it a bit too much for him to cheat him like this?

Dingguo Gongken worked so hard, the reason was naturally very simple, Emperor Chongzhen directly gave him and the Duke of Wei the sales agency of Nanzhili glass. gave him the opportunity to Dafali City, according to Dongchang's secret report, the Dingguo Mansion has been a good place these days.

I think it is a lot of money, which is why Dingguo Gong made such an impassioned speech.

Emperor Chongzhen also saw that Dingguo Gong was repaying the favor, and he also gave himself an idea.

Since it is Qingzhang land, there will definitely be people who oppose it, but what if someone opposes it? Set up obstacles for you, you need to have a way to cure him, and now the idea of Dingguo Gong is a big stick, red dates and sticks, it's just a good idea!

For the rich and unkind, and to take advantage of the robbery, Emperor Chongzhen didn't know what to say about these two crimes.

It's too broad, even if it's a gentry who is kind and has a good reputation, they can't escape from it. As long as you want to find it, you can always find it, these royal relatives, noble families, I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape these two.

If he can escape these two items, Emperor Chongzhen believes that he will not make a stumbling block for himself in this matter.

Glancing at Dingguo Gong, Emperor Chongzhen nodded with satisfaction, this is a good idea! Fortunately, I haven't said anything about the gentry paying taxes together, and if this big stick is smashed, it will definitely make many people fall into the trap, and it is very appropriate to say that the gentry pay taxes together.

As for saying that the officials and gentry pay taxes as a whole, and then take out this big stick, that is revenge, and it is a loss of the emperor's righteousness!

"Okay, good, what Dingguo Gong said is good, this statement is very heartfelt!" Emperor Chongzhen turned his gaze to Wen Zhenmeng on the side, and said in a deep voice: "Wen Aiqing, did you hear the words of Dingguo Gong?" I'll leave this matter to you! ”

"It's inevitable that you are short of manpower, I asked Fangzhenghua of the East Factory to send someone to assist you, don't let me down!"

Emperor Chongzhen directly sacrificed Dongchang, and the threat was self-evident, which made many ministers blush, leaking deep hesitation.

Many of the ministers below looked at Dingguo Gong, did this person take the wrong medicine today? Do you need to jump up and down such a mountain? Still rushing to the front yourself? Even if it's a sycophant of the emperor, it doesn't have to be so obvious, right? What is there that we don't know?

Dingguo Gongcai doesn't care what others think of him, he looks like an old god is at ease.

As the Duke of Dingguo, what scene have you never seen, what is this? What is your ancestor? Fengtianjing is difficult to presume the sincerity of the Guogong, he has a Danshu iron coupon at home, the Ming Dynasty has been standing for more than 200 years, and he has stood tall through ups and downs, what is the black pot on his back? I don't care at all.

The civil officials have been replaced, but the Dingguo Mansion is the Dingguo Mansion, and no one is afraid!

Emperor Chongzhen looked at the appearance of Dingguo Gong, his nose was almost crooked, and he was thinking about not pit him just now, looking at the current appearance, the pit is still light. After thinking about it, Emperor Chongzhen said directly: "Wang Chengen, Dingguo Gong's advice is meritorious, and the jade is as good as you like!" ”

"Emperor Xie!" Ding Guogong hurriedly saluted, his face full of smiles, thinking that he really wasn't on the wrong side.

Of course, Dingguo Gong is not short of jade Ruyi, but the emperor's reward is different, and the meaning is different.

First, it means deep affection, and secondly, it also means that the rewarded courtiers are doing well, and the emperor says that you are doing well, then the emperor has the intention of protecting you. Of course, Dingguo Gong didn't attach much importance to this, but to Emperor Chongzhen's attitude towards him.

Obviously, I have a tacit understanding with the emperor this time, and I have also got benefits, so I can do more such things in the future!

The ministers below are a little speechless, even if you two monarchs and ministers have a tacit understanding, you don't need to do this, right? It's too obvious now, isn't it?

Looking at the appearance of the ministers below, Emperor Chongzhen smiled slightly, you are depressed, you are depressed, and you will be happy. Coughing lightly and clearing his throat, Emperor Chongzhen continued: "There is one more, I forgot to say it. ”

"Now the world is troubled, the treasury is empty, the imperial court has increased salaries year after year, and levies year after year, but the court still can't make ends meet, and the people are also miserable, I feel deeply ashamed of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty!" Emperor Chongzhen looked depressed.

"So in order to tide over the difficulties, I am ready to include my imperial village in the apportionment and transfer the taxes to the treasury!" Emperor Chongzhen said very tactfully: "I am ready to expropriate land and silver for all land, and at this time when the imperial court is in danger, I hope that the emperor's relatives and relatives, scholars and nobles can share the difficult times." ”

"I will issue a decree to the world, to pay tribute to the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty, and to tide over the difficulties together in the autumn of the survival of the Ming Dynasty."

The ministers looked at Emperor Chongzhen, and then at Dingguo Gong, and wondered in their hearts, was this idea given to the emperor?

How is it all one style? On the surface, the crown is the emperor, but the soft knife is very happy. Whoever opposes it is that he cannot serve the Ming Dynasty and cannot be loyal to the country. On the one hand, the big stick is forcing you, and on the other hand, the righteousness is forcing you, what's going on?

"Your Majesty, the system can't be wasted!" A person jumped out directly and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the court is in danger, and the ministers must be willing to share the difficulties, or even destroy the family to relieve the difficulties, but such a levy of taxes is really a wealth of the world!" Your Majesty, no! Since ancient times, the imperial court has not competed with the people for profit, so taxation, although it can be rich for a while, is not a long-term solution! ”

"Once the displaced people are everywhere, there will be a catastrophe in the world!"

(To be continued.) )