The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1674

[1674. Chapter 1592: Rub on the ground]

Fang Jifan arrived at the central hall, which was already overcrowded.

In fact, it’s not just the people in the hall, there are also many people outside the Fang family.

There were hundreds of them in the crowd.

They all came in a hurry after hearing the news.

These people all looked restless, with obvious anxiety on their faces.

It’s going to be over, it’s really going to be over.

In the past, people who took out loans died quickly, but now it is better. None of these gentry who were more cautious and retained their land can now escape.

I really feel like crying without tears.

After a while, a team of guards came over with open fire.

The Duke of Qi was assassinated not long ago, and now he has hundreds of guards to protect him, which is not too much.

When everyone saw Fang Jifan coming, they all wanted to say something, but they didn’t know what to say.

Fortunately, Wang Shixun was a man who had seen the world, so he stepped forward first, bowed and said: “I have met the Duke of Qi…”

Fang Jifan looked straight at him: “Who are you?”

Wang Shixun smiled and said: “I, Wang Shixun of Qinghe.”

“Wang Shixun is I’ve never heard of this. “

This is a slap in the face.

After all, he was a respectable person, and there was nothing subtle about saying such things in person. Wang Shixun still kept a smile on his face, but he endured it.

Of course, he didn’t have much contact with Fang Jifan after all. If he had been in contact with him for a long time and knew that Fang Jifan talked like this to everyone except the emperor, he might feel better.

Wang Shixun said: “I am a woodcutter in the mountains. My nickname is not worth mentioning. Duke Qi has never heard of it. Haha… it makes sense.”

Fang Jifan had already sat down and drank tea without raising his head: “Come on, what’s the matter?”

” I just came here to inquire about something, and I dare to ask Qi Guogong, this…this…the list was posted today, and it said the land of Xishan Bank…”

“Oh, that’s what happened.” Fang Jifan put down the tea cup and showed his face. He said with a righteous expression: “As we all know, our successor regards the people as innocent children. In this world, our successor can’t let go of anyone. In my heart, the only one who can let go is the people. Common people, life is too good. It’s miserable, eating chaffy vegetables, not wearing enough clothes to cover your body, it’s unbearable, our Fang Jifan is educated, Meng Shengren, that dog… No, what did Meng Shengren say, the people are more important than the king, right? They are all people who have read books, so they must have heard this sentence. I deeply agree with this. In this world, what is more important than the common people? The common people live in this world with nothing more than food, clothing, housing and transportation. That’s all, without clothes, we can’t keep out the cold, and without food, the people will starve to death. How can we, Fang Jifan, tolerate eating and drinking here while leaving the people helpless?”

Fang Jifan said again: “I did it last night. In a dream, I saw Saint Kong coming to me and saying to me, Xiao Fang, you have a great future. Over the years, you have done a lot for the world. The Saint has been dead for thousands of years, but he still cares about me just like me. Looking at the people of Li, the saint said, he became angry, saying that in the land of China, the poor are like crucian carp crossing the river, the wine and meat in Zhumen are smelly, and there are frozen bones on the road. You, Fang Jifan, is the direct disciple of this saint, how can you let it go? “

Wang Shixun: “…”

To be honest, there are really no people who dare to claim to be the direct disciples of Saint Kong…

But no one can refute such things as dreams.

Although he knew Fang Jifan was talking nonsense, what else could he say? Say he made it up? But you also have to take care of your own personal safety!

When Fang Jifan said this, he said sadly: “When I woke up from the dream today, I realized that I had sinned. It is really not easy for him to be a saint. He is a man of great virtue. As scholars, I feel my conscience and say, is it right? Should we use money, food and land to help the world?”

Wang Shixun and others were silent.

Suddenly, Fang Jifan slapped the table, and the table clanged, frightening the silent people to the point where they felt their hearts pounding again.

Fang Jifan said loudly: “We, Fang Jifan, are not talented and don’t have much money and food. However, we do have land, which is not much. It’s only 150 million acres. We use it to help the people. Why, is there anyone who wants to stop us from doing this?” Good thing? Come on, tell me who is so bold.”

All the gentlemen had livid faces.

It’s none of our business if you do good deeds, but you are just throwing the blame, you piece of shit.

But no matter how you say it, there is no fault in Fang Jifan’s words.

Wang Shixun was anxious and said hurriedly: “Qi Guogong is so upright and upright that students and others admire him very much. It’s just… it’s just… the people have lived a good life. Over the years, there have been no disasters and no one has starved to death. Qi Guogong is like this Freeing the land from rent will probably lead to low grain prices, which will hurt farmers. I ask Duke Qi to think twice.”

Fang Jifan sneered, shook his head and said, “It’s not a worry, but it doesn’t hurt the ordinary people anyway. The people’s farming is not enough for them to eat and drink.” It’s barely enough, and the excess food is limited, so why harm the farmers?”

“I wish it were cheaper. The craftsmen and apprentices in this city also need to eat and drink, and they have to buy food to eat and drink. Food is too expensive. They What to eat?”

Wang Shixun became even more anxious: “Once this is rent-free, you can’t get it back. It is said that it is difficult to change from luxury to frugality, but it is easy to change from frugality to luxury. Has the Duke of Qi ever thought that once this precedent is set, those tenant farmers will We have enough to eat and drink, and in the future…if they encounter any natural disaster and they are a little hungry, they may not be grateful to Duke Qi.”

Fang Jifan sounded funny.

Come to think of it, Wang Shixun and others really can’t find a reason.

Of course…if Fang Jifan, a man of two generations, would find such rhetoric ridiculous, but in this era, that may not be the case.

When encountering such unreasonable people, Fang Jifan is often even more unreasonable than them: “What does this have to do with you? Are they grateful or not? I just want to be rent-free, shit. Is this what you can say?”

Wang Shixun wanted to die.

But… a disaster is coming.

At this point, what can he say?

No matter what, we must try our best to prevent this.

Seeing that Fang Jifan was indifferent, he immediately said: “What’s more, once this happens, the land price will definitely plummet. Qi Guogong, the students are also planning for you. How many people’s lives will be offended by this? How can it be so careless when it involves a matter of life and death?” , The students are afraid that if someone is dissatisfied, they will complain, and even… cause a chaos, and there will be a river of blood. The Duke of Qi loves the people, how can he bear to see such a situation? “

Finally it came…

This is almost a naked threat .

.

Aren’t you, Fang Jifan, afraid of forcing someone to rebel?

Once it turns against you, it will be beyond your control, Fang Jifan.

The other gentry who were also in a panic just now felt a little more confident after hearing this.

yes.

Fang Jifan, give it a try. Do you really think that those of us who have money and food in the local area are vegetarians?

Throughout the dynasties, how many people who offended the gentry had a good ending?

It was okay if Fang Jifan didn’t listen, but when he heard it, he couldn’t help but laugh.

This laugh was particularly harsh.

Wang Shixun and others felt that their self-esteem had been insulted.

One blushed.

Then, Fang Jifan touched his palm and said, “Why, who wants to rebel, who dares to rebel? Is it you… or you…”

Wang Shixun quickly shook his head: “The student is talking about other people.”

Fang Jifan was extremely excited: “If so. , this is great. I have already wanted to add one to this rent-free land policy. Anyone in the family who enlists in the army can get a hundred acres of land rent-free. You see… their whole family can benefit from this, one hundred acres. Mu of land is enough for a family to live a good life. With these rent-free fields, it is easy for the court to collect food and taxes. The court has money and food, and there are sufficient soldiers. I want to see who wants to rebel, starting from the prince. Your Highness, as well as the ordinary soldiers, are all eager for someone to rebel, so they can kill all these rebellious people to take credit, and they will not let anyone go. “

Hearing this… the gentry’s faces turned pale, and their hearts became completely cold.

Give preferential treatment to enlistees?

Grant a hundred acres of rent-free land?

This… is quite similar to the Tang Dynasty’s military strategy. In the early Tang Dynasty, it was precisely with this strategy that the Tang Dynasty’s powerful army was created.

The gentry seemed to be able to see that once someone rebelled, here in Xishan, with just one order, countless young men would join the army enthusiastically, and the court would spread out a large amount of money and food. They would ride on horseback, carrying muskets or refined weapons. The swords, like covering the sky and the sun, were killing the rebels.

Some people couldn’t help but shudder.

Speaking of which…people sadly discovered that…

this time…it was really hard for even the gods to save him.

If you want great justice, great justice lies in Fang Jifan’s hands.

If he wanted to use troops, Fang Jifan could press them to the ground and rub them hundreds of times.

Compared to people…there are more people than you.

Compared with money, other people’s money can kill you.

The gentry exploded instantly. A group of gentry representatives came in. Look at me, I look at you… It’s as if the coffin is at your feet.

Wang Shixun suddenly felt that his heartache was severe. He breathed rapidly and fell into despair. Then… he couldn’t help gritting his teeth and said: “Qi Guo Gong… you dare to do such a thing today, don’t regret it in the future. In all dynasties, Qi Guo Gong has never seen What will happen to people like Wang Mang and Wang Anshi… I have said everything that needs to be said today, Duke Qi must not make mistakes…”

He wanted to say that he must not make mistakes…

but he did not say it.

Suddenly…

anger flashed in Fang Jifan’s eyes.

No one can talk to Fang Jifan like this.

Even if our successor wants to crush you, you can’t say anything.

At this moment, Fang Jifan took out a short blunderbuss…

Wang Shixun’s eyes flashed.

Before he could understand what was going on.

boom!

The acrid smoke filled the air.

Ah…

Wang Shixun’s face was twisted into a ball, and he was covering his thigh with his hands. The thigh was bleeding profusely and was suddenly dyed a dazzling red. He wailed: “Be reasonable. How could…how could it be like this…ah…”

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(End of chapter)