Since he felt that the stone chicken was no longer fragrant, Wang Anshi finally made up his mind and planned to meet Chen Mo in person.

Let's see what kind of family and environment create such a contradictory person.

is obviously a great talent, but he tries his best to avoid fame.

The most important thing is that whether it is the poems written or the words spoken, they all show a pure heart, which is really unpredictable.

Wang Tan'er was also full of curiosity about Chen Mo, but she couldn't explain it, so she said that she would go to the countryside to enjoy the scenery of late autumn and follow her.

Sitting in the city for a long time, it is difficult to know the suffering of the countryside.

Although on the way to office, Wang Anshi also did some understanding along the way, but when he went deep into the remote countryside, he deeply realized the suffering of people's livelihood.

After the crops are harvested, all that remains is the cat winter.

A lot of manpower was wasted in this way.

In the final analysis, it is the two points mentioned in the policy.

The poll tax tied the laborers to the spot.

When they can't go out, many people can't make a living, so they can only do odd jobs in one acre and three points of land.

finally survived until the beginning of spring, and I had to look at God's face everywhere.

Take the Baijiazhuang in front of you as an example, the mid-mountainous landform has limited fertile land that can be irrigated. When the wind and rain are good, it is not difficult for the people to fill their stomachs, but once there is a little drought or flood, nine times out of ten there will be famine. Coupled with harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and the exploitation of the squire, life is getting more and more miserable.

And this is the reason why Wang Anshi is extremely sure of Chen Moce's answer.

If the new policy of apportioning land into acres can be implemented, then all the above problems can be easily solved.

First of all, the integration of land and population has reduced the burden of the landless and landless people.

Second, the fact that the tax on capitation is no longer carried out means that personal control is relaxed.

People no longer have to be subject to strict household registration restrictions when they move and change jobs, and they can become wage laborers, improve their own lives, and promote social development.

And the handicraftsmen in the city were also conducive to the prosperity of industry and commerce after they were free of the burden of silver.

Finally, there is no need to hide information, which is very conducive to population growth and social stability.

Of course, this alone is not enough, it must be two-pronged, so there is the integration of officials and gentry proposed by Chen Mo.

On an errand day, the gentry may not go in person, but they need to pay an equal amount of silver taels instead, such as military service.

The land held by the gentry themselves and the land under their names need to be paid. It can not only stop the phenomenon of malicious tax evasion and nominal, but also slow down the process of land annexation. There will be nowhere to hide the land, nowhere to hide from paying taxes, and the income of the state treasury will be greatly increased.

Such a policy is a blessing for the people and a blessing for the country.

The only damage is to the interests of the elite.

It is precisely knowing this that Wang Anshi will walk around in Baijiazhuang, listen to the voices of the people, understand the public opinion, and see if this place can be set as a pilot for the implementation of the new policy.

In normal times, the people would definitely not say anything, after all, the slightest expression of dissatisfaction would be a catastrophe when it reached Wang Papi's ears.

But today, many people can't take care of it.

It was Wang Fuxing's idea to build a kiln to burn charcoal, but in the end, he made a lot of money, and all the losses were spread on the villagers, which is really not a thing.

In addition, Wang Anshi's accent is a foreigner, and the neighbors have the right to complain and be sad.

And all this is in Wang Anshi's arms.

"Let's go, go to Chen Mo's house."

With a clear understanding of the basic situation, Wang Anshi motioned to Steward Hu to lead the way.

By this time, it was already evening.

In Chen Mo's home, smoke has also risen.

In the house, Qin Xianglian was happily busy, glancing at Chen Mo from time to time, her eyes were full of affection and honey.

Part of the reason was that Chen Mo handed over fifty taels of silver.

What's more, Qin Xianglian felt more and more that Chen Mo was holding her as a treasure.

What woman doesn't want that?

In front of the table in the courtyard, Chen Mo and Lin Dashan were drinking medicinal tea while watching Lin Xiaoshu and Lin Feng try their hand at knife work.

"Xiaoshu, you said that this lamb fell to death, but no matter how I look at it, it looks like someone has broken its neck."

Lin Feng's hand, which can really be fiddled with by any guy, easily peeled off the sheepskin.

Hey......

Seeing that he couldn't hide it, Lin Xiaoshu snorted and said, "My father said that I was tired enough to choke these days, so let me get a lamb to relieve my hunger." ”

"Son, am I talking about satisfying gluttonies?" Lin Dashan scolded with a smile on the side, "Recently, I have been touched with so much light from Shimei, so I should regard it as a heart." ”

"Limber, this is too heavy, and I am embarrassed." Chen Mo hurriedly answered, "There are lambs, don't kill them again in the future, keep them for money to marry Xiaoshu's daughter-in-law." ”

Hahahaha......

After Chen Mo finished speaking, Lin Dashan and Lin Feng both laughed.

Lin Xiaoshu turned his head and glared, grabbed the knife he had made, and slashed it hard.

"Official, the soup you said is boiled, can you start shabu now?" Qin Xianglian asked in the room.

Rinse!

Chen Mo got up and went over to help, put the raised hollow charcoal away, and poured the broth into the pot.

"Xianglian, take the wine, let's get drunk tonight."

"A drunken party?"

At this moment, outside the low courtyard wall, someone answered.

As soon as Chen Mo got up to check, he saw Steward Hu push the door and walk in, so he ran two steps to greet him.

"Brother Hu, how did you find here, please hurry, please hurry."

"Don't worry, brother, come and introduce two distinguished guests to you."

Steward Hu turned sideways, and Wang Anshi and Wang Tan'er appeared.

"This is my lord and lady, after lunch, on a whim, they came here to enjoy the autumn scenery. When talking to the neighbors, they learned the news of the elder brother, so they came to disturb him. Because it happened suddenly, and I didn't have time to buy some gifts, don't be surprised. ”

"Brother Hu, Chen Mo has not been able to repay the kindness of the two people who bought charcoal at a high price that day, if a few distinguished guests don't dislike it, please try my craftsmanship."

Wang Anshi's face, Chen Mo still remembers it vividly, and at the same time gave way to signal Qin Xianglian to come over to greet Wang Tan'er.

"Your craft?"

Wang Anshi thought of the Lushan stone chicken, and couldn't help but raise his eyes to look at the table.

"What's that?"

"Hot pot." Chen Mo said.

"Recently, there has been a hot pot in the city, is this what you are talking about?" Wang Tan'er asked.

"Two different things." Before Chen Mo could answer, Lin Xiaoshu teased up, "Those in the city are far behind, and what is in front of you is the most authentic charcoal hot pot." ”

"Why do you say that?" Wang Tan'er asked.

"Because of him." Lin Xiaoshu raised his hand and pointed at Chen Mo, "The hot pot wind in the city was blown by someone he secretly sent to blow it, can he eat it himself?" ”

"Han son, shut up, don't look at what kind of occasion this is?" Lin Dashan hurriedly went over and scolded angrily.

"Dad, what are you anxious about. Tuge said that he was his own person, why can't he say it, right? "Lin Xiaoshu doesn't open any pot.

Chen Mo's face was full of black lines, and he wanted to kick this talker to death.