The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1735

[1735. Chapter 1650 The Creation of Heaven and Earth]

When Emperor Hongzhi said this, he became worried.

People can ignore national laws in order to make a living.

What is the reason for this?

In the final analysis, it is nothing more than being hungry and going crazy with poverty.

If everyone is like this, what should the court do? Behead them all? Or, everyone should be forgiven, but if everyone is forgiven, then the law will be in vain.

Emperor Hongzhi sighed: “I have ordered the Xiaoling Guards to release these people, but… releasing them will not solve the problem. This is the Xiaoling Mausoleum, the tomb of Emperor Taizu Gao, and I have released them.” , tomorrow there will be more and more people who are emboldened to come to poach and illegally log. Now I am in a dilemma. If I let it go, it will be disrespectful to the ancestors. The emperor of tomorrow will inherit the grace of the ancestors, inherit the great rule, and be the supreme leader of the Eight Wastes. Dear Patriarch, how can these people be so innocent if they are severely punished? After all, they just want to make ends meet.”

“Everyone says that Jiangnan is a land of plenty, but what I have seen is that Jiangnan is a land of plenty. , except for the little thief, these are the people in ragged clothes. More than half of the Ming Dynasty’s taxes came from Jiangnan, but these ragged, hungry and skinny people also originated from this. This is still the land of fish and rice, and it is rich. The southeastern half?”

Emperor Hongzhi kept asking.

Fang Jifan then said: “Your Majesty, do you still remember Qi Zhiyuan? When Your Majesty and I first came here, Qi Zhiyuan hosted a banquet. The dishes were sumptuous. There was one dish that I still remember clearly. It’s called Duck Jian, which is the tip of the duck’s tongue. How many ducks would be wasted to make one dish? But Erchen also heard that some people may only eat a few meals of meat in their lives, and some people will not know the taste of meat when they die. What it says is… Jiangnan is rich and the land is fertile, but all this rich output goes into Qi Zhiyuan’s stomach, and it is natural for others to starve.”

After hearing this, Emperor Hongzhi nodded.

It has to be said that the southern half of the Yangtze River is the most stubborn area of the old regime.

In the final analysis, on the one hand, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away. On the other hand, it is precisely because this is a land of plenty and abundant output that it has created countless wealthy families. These wealthy families are not just as simple as the wealthy people in the north. Their ability to withstand risks is particularly strong. Several crises in the capital have been unable to stop them. Shake them.

It can even be said that the wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River were the biggest beneficiaries of the old regime. When the Eight-Guard Scholars were recruited, the most scholars here read the Four Books and Five Classics.

Scholars with a good reputation do not need to pay for food. Scholars in other places have poor land and have little output. If they do not pay for food, they will only save some expenses. But the big families here can save countless wealth with this.

As their wealth accumulates over time, they can obtain countless benefits just by relying on their previous preferential treatment. Naturally… they stubbornly believe in the same old ways and refuse to compromise.

Emperor Hongzhi said: “What the Qing family said is not unreasonable. They say that this bank is rent-free. I heard that the Xishan bank has the most land in the north of the Yangtze River, but in the south of the Yangtze River, there are few people selling land. So, Xishan The bank here does not own much land, and naturally, the number of rent-free people it can accommodate is limited. If you want to shake the foundation of the local family, it is not easy to succeed… I have now figured it out. Fan, you don’t give the people land, don’t let them cultivate with peace of mind, and find food from the ground. They are hungry, have no clothes, and are hungry and cold. Poaching and poaching in Xiaoling is considered a light crime. , and more importantly, rebellion. This Jiangnan… cannot be in chaos.”

“These days, I have been thinking about the problems of the people.” Fang Jifan looked at Emperor Hongzhi seriously.

Fang Jifan was lucky. He had a righteous outlook and a caring heart for the common people. The emperor he met was Emperor Hongzhi. When two people who care about the world are together, they can always find many things in common.

Emperor Hongzhi couldn’t help but look happy, his eyes brightened a little, and said: “Oh? How are you thinking?”

Fang Jifan said: “Your Majesty knows your ministers best. Your ministers care about the people very much. Here. In Xiaoling, I thought about my mistakes behind closed doors. I felt in my heart that although I had done a lot over the years, rent-free for a single item was still not enough. I did have a charter… I wanted to offer.”

Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyebrows. , said: “Bring it to me and see.”

Fang Jifan indeed took out a charter that had been prepared from his sleeve.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded secretly.

Both inside and outside the court, Fang Jifan was considered the most effective when it came to taking care of the emperor’s worries.

This is not just his son-in-law, this is his humerus.

He couldn’t help but glance at Fang Jifan with admiration, and then lowered his head to look at Zhang Zheng.

Looking at this, his face was horrified, as if he was seeing something unprecedented, and even… was frightened by Fang Jifan’s bold idea.

“It’s unprecedented, it’s unprecedented, it’s just… a vassal… can this be done?”

Emperor Hongzhi showed great concern at this time.

The things in the charter were written very clearly, and even… Emperor Hongzhi could conclude that this charter would be of great help to the people.

But the problem is… Fang Jifan has certainly solved many people’s livelihood problems.

But the same… may also bring more new problems.

Emperor Hongzhi stared at Fang Jifan: “This is no joke, it is a big deal. If it is done, it will benefit the future. If it is not done, this benefit to the people will be harmful to the world.”

Fang Jifan said: “Your Majesty, this charter, my son I can guarantee it with my head, and I can definitely put it into practice, so I might as well order Yang Yiqing first and let him try it.”

Emperor Hongzhi looked very doubtful, patting the document gently with his hand, sometimes relaxing and sometimes frowning.

“Otherwise, I can also add my disciples…or…the disciples’ whole families, old and young…otherwise…they are my disciples and grandchildren…”

Emperor Hongzhi closed his eyes slightly, and listened to his words. The words of the other party’s successor turned a deaf ear.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes: “It’s done, it’s the Qing family’s unparalleled achievements. If it’s not done, I don’t want to take anyone’s head. This is the Xiaoling Mausoleum. Emperor Taizu Gao is on top. This is why I am so unworthy.” The faults of the descendants… After seeing this charter, Yang Yiqing was ordered to deal with it as appropriate!”

Fang Jifan suddenly became excited.

The good show that I had prepared was finally ready to begin.

In fact, Fang Jifan himself felt that this charter was audacious. Even he was not sure whether His Majesty trusted him.

After all…this is something unprecedented.

After Emperor Hongzhi granted his approval, he sipped tea and said with a smile, “Purple Mountain is such a good place. When I came here, I had no intention of looking at the scenery of Xiaoling Mausoleum, but I only thought about this.” I have now figured out what is going on in the world. If I just stay here and frown, it will not be a long-term solution. Tomorrow… follow me for a walk to see the Shinto of Xiaoling and see this purple gold. The scenery of the mountains.”

Fang Jifan also felt relieved: “My son and I obey the order.”

He and Emperor Hongzhi were both monarchs and ministers, as well as father and son. Following Emperor Hongzhi made him feel more relaxed.

In the eyes of outsiders, he was Fang Jifan of this world, but beside Emperor Hongzhi, it seemed that he could become the real Fang Jifan, the Fang Jifan who came from time to time, cared about the world, and was determined to make a living for the common people.

He likes this feeling, it feels good to be himself.

………

An express report was sent to Baoding immediately.

The Baoding Governor’s Yamen became extremely nervous at this moment.

There is an oracle.

The governor of Baoding is Yang Yiqing.

Yang Yiqing was demoted to a minor official, and then…he started as a minor official. After all, he was named on the gold list, so he is extremely smart and has a strong learning ability. At the same time, such a person who has entered the Hanlin Academy, managed horse administration, and is responsible for his own work, even if he falls to the bottom, he can quickly get back up as long as he corrects his mentality.

Therefore, he first became a minor official, then a division official, and finally a code official. Three years later, he successively served as county magistrate, prefect, and finally… on the recommendation of Ouyang Zhi, he became the governor of Baoding and took charge of the overall situation of the New Deal.

With such rich experience, Yang Yiqing has already had his own methods for understanding the New Deal and implementing various policies. No one in Baoding and Tongzhou does not admire him.

This decree is nothing more than a charter. It says nothing, but it bears the emperor’s seal.

Yang Yiqing opened the charter and after reading it carefully, he took a deep breath.

He looked up blankly, with mixed feelings.

The officials below all stared at Yang Yiqing with bated breath, waiting for Yang Yiqing’s orders.

Yang Yiqing took a deep breath and said: “I will immediately copy dozens of copies of this charter, and let the Finance and Food Bureau make calculations first to make sure that there are no problems with the money and food. Then I will print it into a book and ask all officials to read it in full. This is the great plan of Huimin.” Policy is of great importance. Your Majesty has handed over this… to us, Baoding. Baoding has one district, one prefecture and one state. The original intention of establishing a province is to dare to be the first in the world. Today… this big policy should also be based on ours. Starting from Baoding, all gentlemen, please cheer up. First, see if it can be implemented, and then conduct a trial. During the trial, you must find more problems and think about how to avoid and how to solve them. I will personally come to this matter. As for the location of the trial, it will start from Qingyuan County. The magistrate of Qingyuan County below asked him to come to me. I have something to explain to him first. The officials from Qingyuan County will also come to the governor’s office tomorrow. Dianmao, I want to explain it one by one. This is a major matter that is closely related to the well-being of the people. If we can’t do it, no one in the world can do it, so… everyone encourages me!”

His words were resounding.

After hearing this, all the officials saluted one after another: “I obey.”

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Thank you to classmate Api TT for another 100,000 starting coins. Thanks to classmate M from Airplane Mode for rewarding me with 110,000 starting coins to become the leader of this book.

The two handsome guys were very touching and made me cry. The tiger thanked them and said goodbye again.

(End of chapter)