Speaking of the power of the country, the emperor has put forward this concept many times, but the people of the Ming Dynasty do not feel it too strongly. Even, it feels like the days are even more than before.

Because of the war, because of the lack of finance, it is not uncommon for all dynasties to increase taxes to the ordinary people.

But in the Apocalypse Dynasty, it was completely reversed. The imperial court was short of money, but it could target corrupt officials, powerful vassal kings, and landlords and gentry.

In the past few years, in waves of anti-corruption actions, the number of officials who have fallen from power is uncountable; cleared the fields, rebuilt the yellow book, punished the leakage, and overturned many landlords, gentry and profiteers; The life of the powerful vassal king was not easy either, and after the concession, all the privileges such as fiefdom and salt and iron were all recovered......

And this is what the emperor called "the power of the whole country", not to ask for it from the ordinary people, but to loot it from the rich.

That's right, corrupt officials, powerful vassal kings, landlords and gentry, and profiteers can all be defined as rich. Knocking over one is more than squeezing a thousand or 10,000 people.

"The people do not add endowment and the country is sufficient", the emperor really did this.

The burden on the common people has not been increased, the war has been fought and the construction has been carried out, and there has been no delay in stockpiling grain and preparing for famine. If you don't snatch it from the rich, how can there be any other way?

Who let those guys be rich and unkind, and break the law? Besides, Zhu Youxiao was worried that the ordinary people would rise up, but he didn't think that the rich would take the risk of rebellion.

Since I don't have the guts, my throne is secure, so what are you afraid of, just catch it ruthlessly.

It is precisely because the emperor does not pick the wool of the common people and cuts the mutton of the rich. The Pingliao War in the past few years did not increase the burden on the common people.

Now, when it comes to the decisive battle, the lives of most ordinary people are better than before.

Erya's father rushed to the pointing place outside the capital early in the morning, and posted a notice a few days ago, today is the day to rent a car.

The four-wheeled carriage has been seen in the capital, with one horse and more two horses. The carriage resembles a small house, with one or two rows of seats and a body at the back for a trunk cage.

New things are experienced first by those who have the right or the wealthy, and the new carriage is no exception.

The emperor rewarded Xu Guangqi, Sun Chengzong, Li Qiyuan and other important ministers, with exquisite decoration, and markings on the carriages, which were different from those bought by the rich.

The metal axles, the spring-loaded compartments, and the small windows are inlaid with transparent glass, and when you drive over the road, you look so noble.

But who would have thought that such a good carriage would become an industry and the emperor's choice to expand employment!

Few people would have thought that this was another attempt by the emperor to apply technology to practice.

Moreover, stainless steel axles and shock absorbing springs can be applied to vehicles, which is a significant improvement in the production technology and output of the coal and steel complex.

"Did you bring the money? What about the guarantor's security documents? There was a low inquiry from the side.

Erya's father subconsciously touched his arms, and the hard ones were silver coins and guarantee documents, so his heart could be settled.

Although after coming to Jingshi, there were relatives to help him, and Erya was also sensible and capable, roasting sweet potatoes and selling thirsty water, not hungry or frozen.

But a big man can't always be a street hawker, seeing that his wife's body will be almost raised, and he and Erya can also support the small business.

Erya's father did other work, went to Xishan to transport coal, unloaded goods at Tongzhou Wharf, and did other odd jobs, and also saved a few small money.

But after working in the east for a few days and in the west for a few days, he always felt unsteady. Moreover, he is always outside, and he is not worried about his wife and daughter.

So, as soon as the notice was posted, he was moved. Although he did not understand the operation of this postal service, he only knew that he drove a horse-drawn carriage to deliver letters and parcels, and only went to the cities around the capital, and he was paid a lot.

The key is that this work is long-lasting, and when you come back from a trip, you can rest for three days, and you can help your wife and daughter, so that they can be lighter.

Touching the silver dollar and the document in his arms, the second father put his mind at ease, and looked at the two people who spoke just now, and the familiar Liaodong accent made him feel very cordial.

It seems to be a father and son, a middle-aged man and a half-grown son, both of whom are very strong.

After hesitating for a while, the second father arched his hand with a smile and said, "Two, you are a fellow countryman when you listen to the accent!" ”

The middle-aged man's face showed joy, and he bowed his hand and said: "This old brother is also from Liaodong, he is polite and polite." ”

The half-eldest man arched his hand, as if he was not very interested in the word fellow, took a step back, and stopped talking.

The second father and the middle-aged man greeted each other and started talking. When the middle-aged man took out his cigarette purse and invited him, the two swallowed the clouds and spit out the fog, and immediately got closer again.

"I heard that the imperial court has mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops, and it will soon be pacified." The middle-aged man said: "I don't know if it's true or not?" ”

The second father nodded and said, "I saw the army moving north, all cavalry, bright armor, and I couldn't see the edge at a glance. ”

The eyes of the half-sized child immediately lit up, and he looked over and listened intently.

"That's good, that's good." The middle-aged man exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "In the past few years, I have been winning battles, and Jiannu should be beaten up soon." Hundreds of thousands of troops drove up and drowned them with spit. ”

The second father smiled and said, "Pingliao is good, we can go back." ”

The middle-aged man glanced at the second father, and asked in some surprise, "Do you still want to go back?" Having a bad time in the capital? ”

"Not really." The second father shook his head and said, "But in the end, I don't have the bottom in my heart, and it's not as solid as planting dozens of acres of land." ”

The middle-aged man showed a look of understanding and said, "Yes." Just live here, it's always no bigger and better than the one back home. It's to buy a small house, and if you don't save for twenty or thirty years, I don't think there's any hope. ”

At the foot of the Son of Heaven, the capital was prosperous, and it was similar to that of later generations, and the land price was expensive. Even if it is a small house with a relatively remote geographical location, it costs dozens of taels of silver, which is not something that ordinary people can afford.

"Even if we go back, we won't get any discounts." The middle-aged man remembered the key again, shook his head and said: "The imperial court only takes care of the soldiers, each person is given a hundred acres of land, and the taxes are very small!" ”

"Then you still won't let me join the army?" The half-sized boy suddenly became angry, humming and looking up at the sky.

"How old are you?" The middle-aged man glanced at his son and reprimanded: "Don't go to others!" ”

The second girl father echoed and smiled: "Yes, it will be a few years longer before I can join the army!" ”

"In a few years, Liaodong will be peaceful early, what kind of soldiers are you recruiting?" The half-sized boy rolled his eyes, his voice was not loud, but he was still not convinced.

"It's not good if you don't fight." The middle-aged man looked at his son and said: "There are no eyes on the battlefield, since Jiannu rebelled against the Ming Dynasty, how many people have died in Liaodong." You're still young, you don't understand your parents' hearts! ”

The second girl's father bowed his head, glad that his own was a girl, well-behaved and sensible, not like this stubborn donkey-like stinky boy.

At this moment, the door with the sign of the post office slowly opened, and the waiting crowd immediately became agitated. The second father and the middle-aged man also hurriedly knocked off the ashes and looked at the past.

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