In order to let the courtiers know Du Jinning's ability, on the morning of the second day, Zhao Yu told the ministers the two solutions, and specially explained that this was the idea of the eldest princess of Ningguo.

When Zhao Yu and Qi Bokun discussed the identity of giving Du Jinning the eldest princess, they considered the precedent of having princesses participate in politics in the Tang Dynasty. As a princess, enjoying the country's offerings, she has the obligation to contribute to the rise and fall of the country. When the national crisis was at hand, the capable princess supported the government and led the troops to go on the expedition, and the incapable of making peace with the foreign land, so as to save the whole country.

Therefore, after Du Jinning was given the status of the eldest princess, the ministers of the court and the central government did not regard her as an ordinary woman who was attached to men, and naturally regarded her as a political individual.

Now that they heard that Du Jinning had solved the problem that plagued them, not only was everyone not disgusted by her meddling in political affairs as a female streamer, but they had a new understanding of her ability.

When Wu Zheng heard that these problems were solved by Du Jinning, he couldn't sit still, and went directly to Du's house to see Du Jinning.

Du Jinning planned to move into the princess's mansion with Qi Muyuan on the day she got married, so although it was repaired there, she still lived in the Du mansion. Hearing Wu Zheng's request to see him, she was surprised for a moment and went to the front hall to receive him.

"Lord Wu, I don't know what's the matter with me in such a hurry?" Du Jinning asked straight to the point.

At this time, it is still the time of the office, if there is no urgency, Wu Zhengju will not come to her at this time.

Wu Zheng was anxious when he came, but he felt that he couldn't speak anymore.

"This, this...... Hehe, it's nothing. ”

Du Jinning threw him a "do you believe it" look: "Master Wu has something to say." ”

During this time, she has been wearing a wide robe and a shirt with big sleeves, both male and female, acting freely and freely, speaking and doing things as before and being generous, without making people think that she is a little woman. Wu Zheng felt that the Du Jinning in front of him was still the Du Jinning who drank with them in Runzhou, who was upright, sincere, and trustworthy.

He turned his heart sideways and said, "Du ...... Princess, I heard Boss Qi say that you were determined to be a great Sinong when you were a child; I also heard that yesterday you said in front of the emperor and other lords that you would use all the money from the sale of seeds in the future to reward those who have contributed to agriculture, or to build water conservancy? ”

Du Jinning knew that he still had a follow-up, nodded and said, "Yes." ”

It can be seen that the princess is a person who values agriculture. So why did the princess make a proposal to the emperor to revitalize business? You must know that agriculture is the foundation of the country; Business is just a small road, and businessmen are even more profit-conscious, relying on exploiting others to make huge profits. Since ancient times, it has always been heavy on agriculture and suppressed commerce, why did the princess make a statement to the emperor to revitalize commerce? Wu Zheng's face turned red when he said this, and he was very excited.

Du Jinning frowned, looked at Wu Zheng fixedly, and did not speak for a long time. But the disappointment in his eyes was very obvious.

Wu Zheng said that these words were contrary to Zhao Yu's policy, and he was already a little weak-hearted. At this time, she felt uncomfortable when she looked at her like this.

"Princess, why do you look at me like this?" He asked, pushing his fingers.

"I used to think that Master Wu was a good official who was selfless and dedicated to the people. But I didn't expect to be wrong. Du Jinning sighed.

Wu Zheng suddenly changed color.

He said with a straight face: "The princess said this, Wu didn't dare to agree. Wu said that just now not for himself, but for the entire Great Song Dynasty. ”

Du Jinning nodded: "I believe what Lord Wu says." ”

Wu Zheng's words are easy to misunderstand, after Zhao Yu changed the national policy, his Ministry of Industry is no longer as beautiful as before. You must know that the country is agriculture-oriented, emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business, and the status of the Ministry of Industry is very important; However, if the country develops commerce and the status of agriculture declines, the importance of the Ministry of Industry will be greatly reduced.

Wu Zheng is a person, Du Jinning knows very well, he definitely doesn't mean this.

He was simply worried about the direction of the country's policy.

She said: "The Great Song Dynasty land annexation is serious, this Lord Wu knows this, right?" As land annexation became more and more serious, the state tax revenue plummeted and the treasury was empty. Because of the lack of money, it is not easy for the court to do anything. Master Wu knows this, right? ”

Wu Zheng nodded: "But this is not a reason to revitalize business. ”

"Really!" Du Jinning's expression became sharper, "To develop commerce, taxes must be paid when goods circulate, and the people will also benefit from doing business." What is wrong with the state and its people profiting from commerce, thereby diminishing the value and importance of land and reducing the impact of land annexation on the state? Why do we have to focus on agriculture and suppress business? Master Wu has read poetry and books, so I don't think I don't know what specific conditions Shang Ying had when he put forward this slogan, right? The national situation is different, and the national policy should change accordingly. What's wrong with that? ”

Wu Zheng was speechless by her.

The corners of Du Jinning's mouth hooked: "This is just a beginning, not a result." ”

She looked directly at Wu Zheng: "Since Lord Wu is the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, he wants to come and go in the fields all year round and have come into contact with many low-level tenant farmers, right?" Are they having a good time? They work hard all year round, and after paying heavy taxes, how much food can they feed themselves? ”

Wu Zheng's face changed.

In addition to local grassroots officials such as county orders and prefects, he can be said to be the official who has the most contact with the low-level people among the Beijing officials, so he naturally knows what kind of difficult life these people live.

"You mean, let them stop farming and go to business?" Wu Zheng asked.

"Nope." Du Jinning shook his head, "I mean, when the entire country's commerce prospers to a certain extent and the value of land drops to a certain extent, I will suggest that the emperor cancel the preferential tax treatment of the Shi family." ”

Wu Zheng's pupils shrank, and his mouth opened wide.

"A certain scholar was admitted to Xiucai and Juren, so his relatives and friends immediately came to him, put their fields in his name, and enjoy the state's tax exemption policy. The list goes on, right? This is the prototype and epitome of land annexation. ”

Du Jinning continued to ask: "How many talents, lifters, and jinshi are there in the Great Song Dynasty?" How many officials did the court have? How many clan nobles are there? How many fields in the entire country were annexed to their names? ”

She looked directly at Wu Zheng: "In addition, there is also the land under the name of the temple and Taoist temple, which is also tax-free. They don't have to pay taxes. Therefore, if the state wants to use money, it can only be expropriated from the remaining land, which is equivalent to putting the burden of paying taxes on the ordinary people who occupy little land. The amount of taxes they pay is so large that they are overwhelmed, and the people at the bottom are miserable. So the classes are polarized, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Contradictions have intensified, and the country is in danger. ”

"What I want to do is to lower the value of land, reduce the loss of interests of the clans, and reduce contradictions, so as to smoothly implement the policy of equality for all and tax payment for every household. This is the ultimate goal of my proposal to the emperor to develop business. ”