Jin Chunyu replied without thinking: "Of course, it is King Zhuang, King Mourning, King Wei, and King Wen." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Liu Jingxuan shook his head and said, "No, in my opinion, the only people who can really be called the Ming Lord are King Wen and King Zhuang. Although the mourning king and the king of Wei are eloquent and strategic, they are not enough to call them the lords. ”

Jin Chunyu's face was slightly cold, and he said unhappily: "My lord is ridiculous. Mourning Wang Xian and wise, he enabled Wu Qi to carry out reforms, so that a tired and weak Chu State with internal and external troubles turned into a powerful country. How can he not be called a master? King Wei made great efforts to govern the country, appointed virtuous ministers, and was invincible in battle and invincible. The territory he opened up is connected to Bashu in the west and Wuyue in the east, and his achievements can be described as outstanding, so how can he not be called a virtuous king?"

Liu Jingxuan smiled slightly, his eyes were shining: "Although the mourning king can appoint talents, he doesn't know the foundation of power. He hated Qu, Jing, and Zhao for taking power, but there was nothing he could do. In the end, he got a knife and axe. King Wei was reckless, and as soon as he died, the state of Chu was in ruins. Do you know why?"

Jin Chunyu pondered for a long time, and asked tentatively: "I would like to hear the high theory." ”

Liu Jingxuan looked at the vast lake and said meaningfully: "Because they only think about themselves, and don't care about the life and death of the people." The reason why Yao Shun is wise is not because he has made earth-shattering achievements, but because the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment for hundreds of years. Although King Chu Zhuang and King Chu Wen founded the hegemony, the people's livelihood is the foundation of the hegemony. King Wen of Wei, Duke Wen of Jin, King Wei of Qi, Duke Mu of Qin, Duke Huan of Qi and so on are all masters of a generation, and their wisdom is not how extraordinary their territory and power are, but that the people are happy to work and the soldiers are hardworking. Without the support of the people and the support of virtuous ministers, even the most powerful country would immediately collapse. At that time, Qin Shi Huang conquered the Six Kingdoms and unified China, and his achievements were outstanding. Even if the Spring and Autumn Five Hegemons, the successive masters of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period did not have the luxury of expectation, but they ceased to exist in just fourteen years. I used to wonder if Fusu had taken the throne, would it have been different? A generation of Tianjiao, Genghis Khan, and the horsewhip were all looking to descend. The territory is too big to consider. However, within a hundred years, the empire fell and died. Therefore, only when the people live and work in peace and contentment, can the country prosper and prosper, and the emperor can sit back and relax. Therefore, a wise monarch should know black and white, know good and evil, weigh up, discard bad and bad, and take the right way. ”

Jin Chunyu was still a little unconvinced: "The words of the adults are reasonable, and they are taught below." But where is it as simple as adults say? The bigger the country, the harder it is to govern. It's easier said than done so that everyone can live and work in peace. For example, this tax is difficult to weigh. If the tax revenue is reduced, of course the people are happy. But when the court had no money, officials could not act. Building bridges and paving roads, excavating and transporting water, training troops and raising soldiers, eliminating bandits, and providing relief to disaster victims are all costing money and food everywhere. I am anxious all the time for the emptiness of the present kingdom and for the saints of today. What's the use of talking like an adult?"

Liu Jingxuan sighed slightly: "Jin Gongzi is right. But have you noticed that no matter how the tax is reformed, it will eventually fall on the heads of the common people? And the rich and businessmen, the local tyrants and inferior gentry did not have the slightest loss. Taking Yangzhou City as an example, the tax silver paid to the national treasury in a year is about 80,000 taels of silver, and the surrounding towns and villages under its jurisdiction pay a total of about 200,000 stone of grain. These taxes will eventually be spread on the tenants and hawkers, which is equivalent to half a year's ration and five months' wages for these tenants and hawkers. There are more than 20 landlords and businessmen worth 100,000 in Yangzhou City, more than 100,000 worth 100,000 yuan, and about 340 people worth 10,000 taels. The mansion they live in covers an area of more than 1,000 acres, and there is more than one. He has up to 1,000 hectares of fertile land, but he does not pay a grain of grain. And that's just Yangzhou City. Looking at Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, and even the whole country, I am afraid it is even more than Yangzhou. Nowadays, the saint advocates frugality, and the income of officials for a year is very meager, and I am afraid that even the money to buy high-quality tea is not enough. But from top to bottom, which official's mansion gatehouse is smaller, and which official owns less land? After all, there are still too few clean officials like Yu Chengchan, and most of the officials are protecting each other and deceiving their superiors and subordinates. Up and down the government and the opposition, the wind of bribery is flourishing. But the people are getting harder and harder. In the long run, the disadvantages will accumulate over time, and I am afraid that they will become disasters. ”

Jin Chunyu began to be silent, and only after a long time did he say leisurely: "Then Lord Yiliu, how to change this drawback?"

Liu Jingxuan sighed and said, "Although this official can see through it, he has no good plan. “

Jin Chunyu seemed to have a feeling of being ridiculed, and said coldly: "Lord Liu is so blatantly acupuncture the evils of the times, I am not afraid that Governor Ah Shan will find out and join you." ”

Liu Jingxuan twisted his short hair and said with a slight smile: "Although it is the first time we meet today, this official feels that he and Jin Gongzi feel sympathetic. I believe that Jin Gongzi can understand the hard work of this official. As for the governor Ah Shan, the official was very afraid, and asked Jin Gongzi to show mercy. ”

Jin Chunyu's bright eyes revealed a hint of a smile, and the embarrassed aura just now eased a little: "Lord Liu, you keep saying that corruption and bribery in officialdom are becoming more and more popular now. But as far as I know, someone seems to have given Governor Ahsan a jade Guanyin with a golden lotus base not long ago, I wonder what you think?"

Liu Jingxuan said embarrassedly: "This official doesn't know. ”

Jin Chunyu smiled faintly: "I just heard about it, there is no conclusive evidence." I just think that adults talk so impassionedly, and they will not become the same as others. ”

Liu Jingxuan's face turned red and he didn't speak again.

Jin Chunyu arched his hand to Liu Jingxuan and Lin Daohong, and said, "It's not early today, so I'm going to say goodbye." With that, he floated away. The two servants behind him also followed.

Liu Jingxuan looked at Jin Chunyu's back and muttered, "It's so big, it's a pity..."

Lin Daohong looked at Liu Jingxuan and couldn't help laughing: "What is a pity?"

Liu Jingxuan suddenly came back to his senses, glanced at Lin Daohong, and smiled faintly: "It's nothing." ”

Lin Daohong's eyes suddenly released two rays of color, and he chased: "It's a pity that it's a woman." ”

Liu Jingxuan couldn't help but be stunned, and then laughed loudly: "Mr. Lin also saw it?"

Lin Daohong twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Although the grass people are dull, they can still distinguish between men and women. ”

Liu Jingxuan smiled slyly and asked, "Dare to ask sir, whose eldest lady is this woman?"

Lin Daohong put his hands behind his back, looked up and thought about it and said, "Look at this woman's dignified demeanor and extraordinary bearing. Gestures, not ordinary people. Moreover, when it comes to today's saints, this woman's attitude is humble and her reverence is overflowing. Presumably from a royal background. But if you say which one it is, it's not very clear. ”