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The huge loophole of the exemption from forced labor and taxation of scholars and doctors caused countless ordinary people to donate land to scholars, and it was difficult for the imperial court to collect taxes.

Under such circumstances, it is not easy to maintain a huge army expenditure, so what is there to talk about reorganizing armaments and advancing the defense line?

Of course, Wang Yangming is affected by historical limitations, and he can't look at the problem from the perspective of full-time and all-time enlightenment like Xie Shen, and he really can't be blamed.

At first glance, this is a malaise of the military system, but in fact it is a problem with the economy or the land system.

If you dig deeper, that is the pot of the imperial examination system.

It was the imperial examination that produced so many officials and lords that made fellow villagers and clans compete to donate land, which in turn led to the fact that the imperial court could not collect taxes, and the treasury could not afford to reorganize the army.

This is one link after another, and each link problem will have an important impact on the national fortunes of the Ming Dynasty.

As for some studies that believe that Daming died in the harsh climate of the Xiaoice River period, Xie Shen thinks it is pure nonsense. This certainly has a certain impact, but it is by no means the key to the demise of Ming.

Tracing back to the source, the responsibility for man-made disasters is far greater than natural disasters.

In other words, while providing a stubble of bureaucratic talents, the imperial examination was also digging a hole for the Ming court. When the pit was time to bury people, there were signs of collapse.

But what made Xie Shen feel a little embarrassed was that he also entered the officialdom through the imperial examination.

If he proposes to reform the imperial examination system in the future, I am afraid that the resistance will be no less than that of Fan Wenzheng's Qingli New Deal.

The counterattack of vested interest groups will definitely be like a raging storm, sweeping away all forces that try to suppress them, leaving no trace.

Of course, these are all later words, at least we have to wait until Xie Shen really has the authority in his hands before talking. Until then, the boy didn't have to worry too much about that.

Reform needs a male lord and a Ming monarch, and Emperor Hongzhi is obviously a good candidate. I just don't know if his old man can survive to Xie Shen's top position. After all, in history, this is also a famous short-lived king.

Xie Shen smiled and said, "Brother Shouren's idea is good, but I'm afraid the imperial court won't be able to provide support." ”

Wang Shouren's expression darkened when he heard this, how could he not know? It's just that he doesn't want to believe that the dignified Ming can't even come up with the money to reorganize the army.

Wang Shouwen on the side said with a smile: "Don't talk about those annoying things." Big brother, tell me how long you are going to stay in Jingshi this time. ”

Wang Shouren said lightly: "Whatever I want." ”

Wang Shouwen almost turned his back on his anger, but Xie Shen was helpless about this famous man.

This temperament has fulfilled Wang Shouren and harmed him, but it is not easy to change his personality.

"Don't talk about this, I heard that Brother Shen Xian is going to marry Xu Shilang's daughter soon? At that time, the foolish brother must go to ask for a cup of wine to drink. ”

Wang Shouren's words suddenly jumped to Xie Shen's marriage, but forced Xie Shen off guard.

Xie Shen's cheeks turned red for a while, and he said again and again: "This kind of thing is naturally not in a hurry, and we have to wait for the time for Lord Xu to decide." ”

Wang Shouren nodded and said, "As it should be, Brother Shenxian, you are also at the age when you should get married." ”

Wang Shouren's words obviously have two meanings.

Marriage at the age of 16 is definitely not early in Daming, and the children of ordinary peasant families have babies at the age of fourteen or fifteen.

Second, Xie Shen has now won the top prize, and he has been awarded the Hanlin Academy to revise it, which can be described as a success.

At this time, starting a family is justified, and no one can criticize it.

Xie Shen coughed and said, "The marriage is in a hurry, it can't be rushed." ”

"By the way, Xie wants to set up a restaurant next to Guozijian, is Brother Shouren interested in buying shares?"

Wang Shouren was obviously a little dissatisfied with Xie Shen's way of changing the topic, and said angrily: "How can a gentleman learn from businessman Jia Zhenglier. ”

Wang Shouwen laughed out loud when he heard this: "Come on, big brother." The silk shop opened by our family is more profitable than Brother Shenxian's restaurant, otherwise where does the expenses of our house come from, do we rely on my father's income? ”

Wang Shouren glanced at him angrily and said, "Can't you see that I'm joking with Brother Shen Xian?" ”

Wang Shouwen stuck out his tongue and said no more.

In the following time, Xie Shen and Wang Shouren chatted with each other, and they didn't even know that it was dark.

When the old man Wang Hua returned home from the Hanlin Academy, he was also stunned when he learned that his son had come to Beijing, and immediately summoned Wang Shouren to his side to talk, and Xie Shen left the Wang family.

Back in his own courtyard in the Xu Mansion, Xie Shen shook his head abruptly.

Should he persuade Wang Shouren not to take any more examinations for Lao Shizi's imperial examination?

After all, Wang Shouren's personality is really not suitable for being an official.

The kind of thing that is left and right, and acting on the spot, is simply a stain on him.

With Wang Shouren's temperament, if he concentrates on the study of mind, I'm afraid his achievements will be higher, right?

The most important thing is to live freely.

It is also an elegant thing to be able to write books and speak, and to be able to leave a name.

Just thinking to himself, Xie Shen's eyes were dark, and a pair of plain hands covered Xie Shen's eyes.

"Why did you come back so late?"

Miss Xu's voice was obviously resentful, and Xie Shen hurriedly explained: "Brother Shouren has returned to Beijing, and I just passed over to talk about it, and I forgot the time for a while. ”

"Brother Shouren, Brother Shouren, you only have your Shouren brother in your heart. Where is my share? ”

Miss Xu let go of her hand, took a step back and sighed.

Xie Shen only thought it was funny, why was he still jealous?

It is normal for him and Wang Shouren to chat for so long, not to mention that Wang Shouren is a man, and he does not pose a threat to Miss Xu at all.

Does Miss Xu think that he Xie Shen is as good as Longyang?

"Wronged, wronged. I'm infatuated with you, as the sky can prove. ”

Xie Shen pointed to the sky.

"Do you dare to swear?"

Xu Qianqian took a step forward.

Xie Shen said in a deep voice: "Why don't you dare." If I, Xie Shen, fail Miss Xu, I will be told to thunder and thunder, and I will die without ......."

Before Xie Shen finished his oath, he was covered by Miss Xu.

"Tate is a nerd, who wants you to swear such a poisonous oath."

Xie Shenzhi was helpless. Women are really hard to fathom, they obviously tell you to swear, but in their hearts they can't see you swearing.

Xie Shen really didn't know what to say at this time, so he looked at Xu Qianqian quietly, with deep admiration in his eyes.

Miss Xu's cheeks were hot, and she said softly: "Why do you keep staring at others, there is no gold on your face." ”

"I wish to win the hearts of one person, and the white heads will not be separated. Tomorrow I will go and explain to the old man that our wedding date will be set. ”

Xie Shen's palm gently stroked Miss Xu's cheek and said softly.

Xu Qianqian's body trembled, and the atmosphere froze in an instant.

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...... (To be continued.) )