Yes! Since ancient times, the status of businessmen has been very low, before the great talent has not been deeply studied, after all, not from a professional class, nor has he been educated by the prince, in his opinion, the main thing is that businessmen do not produce, for the feudal era of low productivity, the contribution is relatively small, but will disrupt the market.

But the answer is clearly not that simple.

There is a reason why businessmen are not welcomed.

Even in later generations, the situation that the old man said has always existed.

In fact, the status of merchants in the previous life has improved, or because of the entry of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Dolgon has improved the status of merchants, but why did Dolgon improve the status of merchants? It is rumored that it was because merchants secretly trafficked supplies from the Central Plains to the Manchus and helped the Manchus conquer the Han world.

When Dorgon entered the customs, he entertained the merchants and issued a decree to raise their status.

That's fucked up.

This is a traitor to Chiguoguo! It's not what my husband said.

Since the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the status of merchants has gradually improved, and it has not been until New China that the status of merchants has become higher and higher.

Yan Zhenlin glanced at Lin Bai and asked, "So what did Your Majesty decide?" ”

Lin Bai thought for a while and said: "My father-in-law said that it is all good, compared to the common people, the concept of the merchant's home and country is really not enough, but, to put it bluntly, it is still necessary to be strong by itself, as long as the dynasty is strong enough, they are the huge driving force for the development of the dynasty, on the contrary, even without them, there are other people......"

There are naturally many disadvantages of businessmen, and some of them are determined by the natural attributes of business.

It can't be changed.

Don't talk about this feudal dynasty, even in later generations.

The only thing the official can do is to remain strong enough, maintain relative fairness and justice, give businessmen a good business environment, and enhance the credibility of the imperial court.

Moreover, when the old four went to Jiangnan to raise food and wages, they had already explained a lot of problems, and the businessmen were extremely enthusiastic.

It turned out that even the merchants did not want this stable dynasty to fall, because it would also be a disaster for them.

And if a dynasty is really in a desperate situation, it is definitely not just the fault of the merchants.

If you really get to that point, there is no need to exist.

There are pros and cons to elevating the status of businessmen, relatively speaking, the pros outweigh the cons, so ......

Yan Zhenlin obviously saw through Lin Bai's thoughts, and said, "It seems that Your Majesty already has an idea, but the minister has a proposal, so there is no need to rush it." ”

Oh?

Lin Bai looked at the old man with some puzzlement.

Yan Zhenlin said: "The education reform is about to be implemented, and almost all the schools and related facilities in various places are still vacant, through what His Majesty has done in the past two years, the old minister also feels that he can appropriately enhance the status of businessmen, and it is not an exaggeration to give a little sweetness, but it cannot be given easily." ”

Lin Bai was stunned for a moment, "What does my father-in-law mean?" ”

Yan Zhenlin smiled, "Your Majesty thinks that it is better to feed the bait directly to the fish or hang it in a place where they can see it?" ”

Lin Bai's face froze, and he immediately understood what the old man meant.

Of course, it is better to stay at the bait, which will attract countless fish to rush to eat.

Just like Zhu Kun and Zhu Tai, when they made a mess in Ezhou, the Manchu Dynasty was helpless, and the great genius directly went to an excerpt, asking for permission for businessmen to participate in the imperial examination.

The exchange exploded directly, and all the funds in Ezhou New Town were in place within two days, all because all the businessmen saw hope, so they ......

And the old man's meaning is obvious, this is to let him repeat his old tricks.

The corners of the talent's eyes jumped, and he said in his heart, my brother didn't mean that at all, he just wanted to benefit the businessman.

Brother is very pure, like you old foxes, every step of the way wants to think about the west.

But! In this way, the school's affairs have been settled.

You can also keep your own money bag.

It's still the Iron Lady who came forward, but it's the businessmen's money that is spent, which seems to be pretty good!

Lin Bai's eyes flashed, and he glanced at the old man, this is really an old fox! Fortunately, I got Miss Yan early in the morning, otherwise it would be a trouble just to deal with this old fox, go back and spoil Miss Yan and make a few more babies.

The next day.

After the morning came, a piece of news spread.

"Did you hear that? This morning, His Majesty asked the opinions of his ministers and prepared to promulgate a decree to allow the children of merchants to participate in the imperial examination. ”

"Really?"

"This is still false, as early as when His Majesty was still the fourth prince, he wrote to ask for the children of merchants to be allowed to participate in the imperial examination, but he was opposed by the ministers, and His Majesty was also suppressed by the ministers."

"Not bad! Yes, but now? ”

"I don't know very well, I only heard that the court quarreled fiercely, and some conservative factions counted the major crimes of businessmen, saying that they were not engaged in production, raised prices, and were extravagant, and almost half of the people were against it."

"And what did Your Majesty say?"

"How else can I say that Your Majesty has always been concerned about the people, and is naturally determined to implement it, Your Majesty once said in Jiangnan that the four people are equal, the craftsman registration has been abolished, and the merchants will naturally be no exception."

"So the children of merchants can participate in the imperial examination?"

Countless businessmen were boiling when they learned that the businessmen could finally participate in the imperial examination and have the opportunity to become officials, which was undoubtedly a great event for them, and some even cried with joy.

However, the voice continued:

"How can it be so simple, although His Majesty is determined to implement, so to speak, it is also done like this, the first thing after ascending the throne is to abolish the craftsman's registration, but the number of craftsmen affected by the craftsman is limited, and the craftsmen are ordinary people, and the impact on society is not great, but this time it is about businessmen, and the courtiers are resolutely opposed, and some old and stubborn people even moved out of the ...... of the first emperor"

"What? The First Emperor? ”

"Damn! These old stubborns, what the hell do they want to do? Want the emperor to suppress Your Majesty? So what about the end? ”

"What else, Your Majesty is the most filial, can only be put on hold for the time being, but Your Majesty did not give up, it is said that after retiring from the court, he angrily called a group of cabinet ministers into the imperial study to discuss the corresponding countermeasures, how it is, I don't know for the time being."

"These old stubbornnesses are simply disgusting!"

“……”

As soon as the news spread, countless merchants in Kyoto gritted their teeth.

It was the best opportunity in front of us, and it turned out to be ......

Naturally, they don't blame the great talents for not resolutely implementing it, after all, filial piety is greater than everything else in this era, and the fact that the first emperors have been moved out shows that His Majesty has really tried his best, but these old guards deceive people too much.

On this day, countless businessmen are also running to tell each other, gathering one after another, or asking for news, or secretly making efforts.

After all, it's a life-changing thing for them, no! It is the number one thing that will change their generation.

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