"Ladies and gentlemen, there is something to start, nothing to retreat." Wang Feng said habitually.

But the moment he caught a glimpse of the young master, he realized that above the court today, he was afraid that there would be a dragon and a tiger fight.

A person who habitually does not go to court suddenly appears, and others are afraid that people will be panicked.

"The minister's left capital is the imperial history of Qin Shiyi...... It's not impeachment, but I just want to remind the young master that the court should wear court clothes, and the white-faced saint is out of place. ”

Qin Shiyi came out of class, said a word without pain, and retreated.

The tone is not aggressive, like a real reminder.

But suddenly, Lin Yanhai, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, frowned.

This is a etiquette problem that the Ministry of Etiquette should remind, and Yushitai came up and said that he thought that my Ministry of Etiquette did not understand etiquette, and he wanted to help me remind him?

"Lord Qin, the young master is not a rude person, I think he must be justified in doing this, so I won't comment on it for the time being." Lin Yanhai said.

not only gave Fang Jue face, but also explained it to the Ministry of Rites, so as not to be said to be derelict in his duties.

"Goshidai didn't mean that." Qin Shiyi shook his head and smiled.

Seeing this, the emperor pressed the battle between the two and looked at Fang Jue.

Qin Shiyi said it, and he couldn't pretend not to see it.

"The young master's court clothes, don't they fit, why do you wear white linen clothes to the court, is there a deep meaning?" Xiao Pingsi asked with a smile.

Fang Jue is now in full swing, the emperor can't criticize at will, and the emperor originally had no opinion on Fang Jue.

Not to mention that Fang Jue wore cloth clothes, even if he wore strange clothes, the emperor would only say that he was dressed well.

But these words made the Ministry of Rites suddenly sit on wax again.

The court dress is the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites, although it is made by the subordinate Bureau of Etiquette, but all the people in charge are from the Ministry of Rites.

The court clothes do not fit, and the Ministry of Rites is another crime, although it is not painful or itchy, but it is a shame after all.

When Fang Jue heard this, he went out of the class and said: "It's not an omission in the Ministry of Etiquette, the minister's court clothes fit very well, but I didn't wear them today." ”

Lin Yanhai breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good." Xiao Pingsi smiled and didn't ask Fang Jue why he was dressed like this.

As the emperor, he can't be led away, he has to be let people say it themselves.

"Then I don't know the young master, why don't you respect the etiquette system and wear white clothes to the temple?" Zhuge Qingshan was on the side, deliberately guiding the way.

The ministers glanced at the emperor and Shoufu, and they were all speechless in their hearts.

How many years have you two been double reeds, are you tired?

Fang Jue smiled: "Lord Shoufu's good question...... Your Majesty, the minister wore white clothes to the palace, just to remind you that you don't forget that there are still white clothes in the world. ”

There are still white clothes in the world.

This means, the common people.

The emperor was so deaf and clear-sighted, when he saw Fang Jue in white clothes going up to the palace, he had already guessed his intention.

The ministers were silent, and suddenly realized why Fang Jue came.

He came for the people of the world!

Some people ridiculed him for being bold, while others admired his bearing.

But they are all looking at the emperor's face.

The young master said that he wanted to remind all the adults, but who doesn't understand the implication? It is nothing more than to remind the emperor not to forget the common people.

These words were a bit big, so much so that everyone was worried that the emperor would be angry.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Pingsi asked with a smile: "Why did the young master say this, could it be that which adult did something to forget the people?" ”

His gaze was gentle, but when he turned to Baiguan, he was indeed extremely sharp and full of murderous intent.

"The ministers don't dare to ......," the ministers hurriedly admitted.

Seeing this, Fang Jue went straight to the topic:

"Your Majesty, I heard that someone suggested to Your Majesty that he plans to raise the grain tax by 20% from next year, dare to ask if there is such a thing?"

"Raise the food tax?" The officials were surprised.

"Twenty percent?" Zhuge Qingshan narrowed his eyes and glanced at the household, burning with anger.

Originally, the grain tax in Daxia was already fifty percent, and the people counted the remaining thirty and a half percent in addition to the taxes and local miscellaneous donations.

Moreover, those tenants, after paying fifty percent of the grain tax, have to pay half to the landlord, and they can leave even less.

Two percent higher?

This means starving people to death!

Everyone understood why the young master had to go to the palace in white.

Many of the courtiers were angry, but there were also quick-witted people who realized what this meant and did not speak.

"It is true." As the emperor, Xiao Pingsi naturally would not deceive his subordinates.

Qin Shiyi came out of class: "Your Majesty, you must not be like this!" ”

The right capital Yushi also echoed: "Whoever dares to say so, his heart can be punished!" ”

The cabinet ministers also came out one by one, and their words were sharp.

"If the tax is raised by 20%, the people will starve to death, whose bad idea is this, it is time to pull it out and cut it!" Zhuge Qingshan said angrily.

Everyone knew what the person who made this opinion was thinking, but they all pretended not to know.

first reprimanded angrily, and left a loyal image in front of the young master and the emperor.

Of course, there are also people who are genuinely angry.

Xiao Pingsi was not annoyed when he saw the anger of the crowd, but smiled with satisfaction: "Zhu Qing is for the country and the people, and I am very relieved." ”

Then he looked at the official who had made the suggestion.

Yan Lanfeng was shocked when he saw the emperor looking over.

"Yan Papi, is that you?" The surrounding officials immediately glared at him and were furious.

Yan Lanfeng hurriedly shook his head: "It's not me ......"

Your Majesty, don't fool me, where did I say that?

But at this time, standing behind Yan Lanfeng, the waiter who also belonged to the household department came out of work.

"In front of the building?" The crowd understood.

"It's really this thing, as soon as the young master said it, I thought of him."

"In front of this He Lou, he only thinks about taxes, and he has been like this all his life."

In front of everyone, He Louqian was not nervous, even if he was stared at by Shoufu and the young master at the same time.

He was still unhurried, and said: "In front of the minister's building, he did write a proposal to raise the grain tax by 20% next year. ”

Fang Jue turned around and said, "Lord He, do you think that the common people are living too well?" ”

The tone is cold and straight to the heart.

Xiao Pingsi didn't say a word, took a sip of tea, and prepared to watch a good show.

He Louqian didn't answer, and looked at the emperor: "Your Majesty, the minister went to Fangjiazhuang before to see how much new grain was produced...... How amazing? ”

"The yield per mu is at least, three times that of rice, and it can produce two times a year."

"With such a high yield of grain, even if the imperial court levies more than two percent of the tax, there is more left for the people than before, and the minister thinks it can be considered."

"This ......," the ministers thought.

According to this statement, it seems that this is indeed the case.

He Louqian continued: "For example, the cassava, the yield per mu is more than 5,000 catties, and the people can leave 1,500 catties after being taxed...... How much more abundant? ”

"This was in the past, but I never dared to think that the lives of ordinary people could be several times richer."

"In the minister's opinion, seventy percent is less, and eighty percent should be harvested!"

Many people were silent, and they didn't accuse He Louqian anymore, and even faintly felt that he was right.

But I felt that what he said seemed to be wrong, but I couldn't tell what was wrong.

The emperor's eyes wandered, and he was also in thought, he glanced at Fang Jue.

Everyone looked at Fang Jue, wanting to see how he could argue.

Fang Jue said lightly: "The improvement of productivity is to make the people of the world live better, not to let you squeeze the people better!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the people who felt that what He Louqian said was wrong suddenly thought it was true.

Zhuge Qingshan is also bright.

Fang Jue continued: "In the past, farmers ploughed the fields without plows and harrows, but at that time, the cultivation was hard, and there was no gap all day long. ”

"Later, the plough came out, saving most of the time in cultivated land, and the people had time to gather at the entrance of the village to talk and have a little leisure."

"May I ask Lord He, is the original intention of the person who invented the plough tool to save time and effort, or is it so that the people can plough more land after working hard all day long?"

"This ......" He Louqian still doesn't understand.

Fang Jue said: "The improvement of productivity is to liberate the labor force and make life easier for the poor people, which is also my original intention to take out those new grains." ”

"But in the eyes of Lord Lou, it has become a better reason to exploit the people?"

"When the people have a high grain yield, they can rest at sunset instead of sunrise, and live a more comfortable life...... But if you do this, the common people are still as hard as before, just full of food...... What's the point? ”

"He Louqian ...... What about your mom!? Fang Jue was furious, and finally almost roared out in anger.

The ministers shuddered.

The emperor was taken aback, and Mo Yuan also pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword.

This guy actually roared in the court.

But he made a point, and I couldn't find the slightest fault.

yes, why do you have to do this to the people?

Can't you see that the people will keep more food and live a better life?

Just what is a volume called?

"You ......" He Louqian seemed to be dumbfounded, pointing at Fang Jue, but he was speechless for a while.

Lin Yanhai, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, coughed and said: "Cough, young master, please calm your anger, please don't lose your manners before you." ”

If the others were like this, Lin Yanhai would have suggested taking it.

But Fang Jue's words are really heartfelt, everyone has a scale in their hearts, and it is clear who is who is not.

He Louqian said so much, there is always one core idea - just let the people eat enough, what to do with their excess food, do they deserve it?