At any time, even if there are no landlords, tenants will definitely exist.

Because, if you don't have your own land and work for others, you can also be regarded as a type of tenant.

And the nationalization of land, for the emperor, was still hesitating and hesitating. The pros and cons of land annexation, he also has other ideas and ideas.

Everyone has land to plant, and everyone has food to eat. In feudal society, this may be a symbol of peace and prosperity.

But the emperor was well aware that an agrarian society would eventually be replaced by an industrial one. It's not that there is no one who farms, but that they work more, but they don't need to own land.

But the Ming Empire must have enough arable land to feed its people, which is the emperor's bottom line. The rice bowl in hand must be held steadily, and must not rely only on external plunder, or purchase.

Even so, with the advancement of agricultural technology and cultivation machinery, there is no need for all people to farm.

One-third or one-quarter, and perhaps one-tenth in the future, should be able to feed the entire population of the peasants.

In other words, setting the goal of state-owned land and land ownership for everyone is no longer quite in line with the law of historical development.

The emperor's thinking is indeed changing, which is very different from the idea of a few years ago, more in line with the law of historical development, and more in line with the actual situation of the Ming Empire.

On the one hand, there are constant tax reductions and exemptions, so that the peasants who are digging in the soil can take a breath; On the one hand, it is developing industry and commerce, textile machinery is improving, road transportation is accelerating, and overseas trade is expanding......

Industrial and commercial taxation is the majority, new commodities such as mirrors are profiteering and partial wealth, and land taxation has been weakened from the financial pillar status of the Ming Empire.

The emperor thought that he had found the right path of development, and of course he had to go on it firmly. Naturally, he would not be polite to the landlords and gentry who hindered him from caring for the peasants and seeking stability.

Because he knows very well that the Ming Empire in history was not destroyed by natural disasters or Jiannu, but by corrupt officials and corrupt officials, and by landlords and gentry.

When the catastrophe came, did those landlords and gentry really have no surplus food? What did the tens of thousands of peasants who revolted depend on to survive, and they just ate big households.

Is the Ming army really short of pay and food, Chongzhen did not reduce the taxes of the victims against the infamy, and the three salaries looted by the world, how many of them really fell into the hands of the Ming soldiers?

The imperial court invested a lot of money, and the victims rebelled, but the combat strength of the Ming army did not improve. It can be said that Chongzhen didn't do anything well, and both ends were messed up.

didn't grasp the crux of the problem, let alone know that his ability was poor, the more he worked, the worse the situation became, this is Chongzhen's tragedy.

The emperor raised his eyes to look at the king of letters in the palace, and all kinds of complicated thoughts floated in his heart, but there was no special expression on his face, and he still had an encouraging smile.

"When you arrive in Shaanxi, you have to go and see more, and then make a decision, don't listen to rumors and believe them." The emperor said slowly: "I still believe in the eyes and ears of the factory guards in Shaanxi. ”

Zhu Youzhen bowed down and knew the profound meaning of the emperor's instructions. It is well known that the royal brother Xin Zhong factory guard. Although he was not very in favor of it, he thought it was unjust.

The emperor didn't want to know what Zhu Youzhen was thinking, since he was the messenger who took the initiative to ask him, it would be good for him to go to the disaster area to take a look.

Although the imperial court has made preparations in advance, and the disaster relief has not been interrupted, the disaster area is a disaster area after all, and that scene must have touched Zhu Youzhen more.

"The governor of Shaanxi's recital, I have already approved." The emperor pondered for a moment and continued: "My brother will go with his order to encourage those squires who are well aware of righteousness. ”

Enwei and Shi, the imperial brother is really a good means, Zhu Youzhen responded respectfully, and he couldn't help but admire in his heart.

There are landlords and gentry who are unkind, and there are also gentry who generously donate money and help the villagers. You are not required to scatter all your wealth, as long as you have this intention, the emperor has an example to set and issue an edict of encouragement for others to see.

It's just that there are rewards and punishments, the simplest division and disintegration, or the combination of grace and power, a slap to a sweet date, where is the good means?

The Emperor did not feel complacent, just as he had purged the gentry and landlords who were in arrears of taxes, and had rewarded certain timid settlers.

In the human heart, selfishness is inevitable. Since the emperor didn't kill the entire squire landlord class outright, how many dared to resist without a head? Not to mention joining forces to jump into a fire pit.

Although the emperor is violent, there is still a limit and a measure. Since the decree of tax reduction and exemption has been made, it is reasonable and justified to do so in all cases, and to severely punish violators.

"Shaanxi's Sect Domain-" The emperor frowned slightly, muttered for a moment, and said with a cold look on his face: "If there is a violation of law and discipline, it will be severely punished." ”

"Brother I understand." Zhu Youzhen bowed, "Please rest assured, Brother Huang." ”

Don't worry, I'm really not reassuring you. The emperor secretly rolled his eyes and sneered. Fortunately, he also sent personnel to accompany him, all of whom he trusted and was also an overseer.

"My brother is getting older, and the marriage should not be postponed again and again." The emperor's face was kind, he looked at Zhu Youzhen with a smile, and said, "I gave Tang Shisun grace and allowed him to choose his own marriage. Wouldn't my brother be as good as him, and I should do the same? ”

What kind of grace is just to save money and stop engaging in old-fashioned draft beauty pageants.

Zhu Youzhen didn't know the true thoughts of the imperial brother, felt that this was the imperial brother's trust, believed in his own vision, gave himself the freedom to choose, and immediately bowed down to thank him.

The emperor smiled and waved his hand, and his heart suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Xinwang Zhu retired from the inspection and made preparations to go to Shaanxi for inspection. Come to think of it, it won't be possible without a few days.

The emperor sat in the palace for a while, and the Duke of Wei from Dongchang rushed to meet him.

Lao Wei will not be sent to accompany him, but the people to be sent by Dongchang still need the emperor to set the tone on how to cooperate with King Xin and play a supervisory role.

"Wei Companion, get up!" The emperor looked at the aging father-in-law Wei, and said softly: "Why don't you live in the mansion that I rewarded Wei's companions?" ”

Gonggong Wei bowed his head and bowed to worship in a dignified manner, and then bowed and replied, "The emperor is longen, but the slave and maid are useless, and they dare not accept it." ”

"The management of the East Factory is good, which is the credit of Wei Ban." The emperor opened his mouth and said: "The local information is also accurate, so that I am deaf and blind, and I am not blinded, which is also the credit of Wei Ban. ”

After a pause, the emperor continued: "This time, I will send someone to serve the king of Xin, and Wei Companion will also make careful arrangements. ”

Whether Father-in-law Wei has merit or not, whether he wants to live in a big mansion or not, that is not a problem. But Lao Wei also knew that he was not treated by courtiers and eunuchs in the palace.

Therefore, he adopted the method of retreating and advancing. Since it is not easy to refuse politely, and it is the emperor who insists on doing so, the discussion and criticism of outsiders will naturally not be too violent.