Be the emperor from the postman

Chapter 206 Wang Xiangkun's Appeal
The king's life is very luxurious.

At the beginning of the sixteenth century, the royal family’s consumption soared, accounting for more than half of the total annual expenditure, about 500 million taels, and military expenditure ranked second.

Not only did the princes have many heirs, but they also occupied a large area of ​​land across Yue Prefecture and counties, becoming the largest land occupants in the country.

The land occupation of the clan is extremely serious.

In May of the 34th year of Wanli, Kong Zhenyi, a patrol officer in Sichuan, said: "In the past, there was a theory of fertile fields in Shu, but Chengdu belongs to it. Since it arrived in Pengshi Prefecture County, it was named Yan.

Recently, there are seventy for the royal residence, two for the army, and only one for the people. "

That is to say, the Shu King's Mansion occupied 70.00% of the most fertile land irrigated by Dujiangyan in the Chengdu Plain.

The king of Zhou in Kaifeng, Henan, merged the land, causing all the children from the land to enter the government office, and the people resented him very much.

In the land of Zhongzhou, half of them entered the vassal mansion.

At that time, there was a poem that said: "Only Yu Fangcao, Wang Sunlu, did not enter the family of the emperor's son of Zhumen."

Zhu Yiliu, Shenzong's younger brother, was given the title of Weihui, occupying [-] hectares of land.

The sons of Shenzong also followed suit.

Zhu Changxun, the King of Fu, was Shenzong's beloved son. He insisted on granting [-] hectares of land according to King Lu's standard, but it was reduced to [-] hectares after the efforts of courtiers and local officials.

King Rui was enfeoffed in Hanzhong, Shaanxi, and the imperial court granted [-] hectares of land, and Shaanxi, Henan, Shanxi, and Sichuan shared the rent and silver.

Generally speaking, except for the areas of wealth and wealth in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, a considerable part of the country's land fell into the hands of the Zhu clan.

The number of Ming clans increased exponentially by doubling in 30 years.

After the mid-term, just paying the tens of thousands of Lumi for the sons and grandsons of the dragon became a serious problem for the national finances and local expenditures.

In order to cope with this problem, local officials had to face the clan's arrears and pay more to the peasants on the other hand.

In the late Ming Dynasty, the farmland bestowed on the newly-appointed prince was often tens of thousands of hectares. In fact, there were not so many unowned "idle fields" in the world.

In addition to the "folk who seize all sizes", a considerable part is replaced by rent money obtained through additional distribution.

In order to prevent his descendants from starving to death, Zhu Yuanzhang set a national policy, and the prince and grandson have become the largest landlords in the world.

All the wealth in the world fell into the hands of the gentry (Ming clan and bureaucrats), princes, and eunuchs, but the common people were extorted heavily.

The common people in Shaanxi took the lead in raising the flag to rebel, and they were forced to die.

Perhaps Zhu Yuanzhang never thought that there would be people who were as hungry as he was, walking the path he had walked.

Everyone in Taiyuan Mansion was stunned when they heard Zuo Buzheng Wang Xiangkun's suggestion.

Although they often owe Lumi, who is in arrears to King Jin's lineage, and they know that they are not short of money, everyone pretends to be stupid, but if they have something to do, they are the first to go, I am afraid it is inappropriate.

"I am waiting to protect Zhu Mingxia." Wang Xiangkun said: "Today the bandits are attacking, so we must call on everyone to resist together."

"Then Lord Lao Wang will come forward."

Wang Xiangkun didn't refuse, he sent someone to erect a big white flag at the Yamen, and wrote:
"Heroes of Jinyang, I would like to set up this banner from my traveler."

Shanxi Left Chief Envoy Wang Xiangkun's cards are big enough.

This move was indeed quite effective.

The upper class figures in Taiyuan City, the county kings, squires, scholars, and merchants were all unwilling to stand under the banner.

Especially after receiving the news, King Jin's son Zhu Shenxuan was the first to lead by example and stand under the banner, and more people flocked there.

Shanxi officials, big and small, were dumbfounded watching this scene.

Never expected that Wang Xiangkun could summon so many people with only one flag.

In order to preserve their wealth and status, these local snakes forced the poor people under their control to join the landlord's armed forces.

In a short period of time, a team of 2 people was assembled.

Wang Xiangkun immediately appointed leaders, all of whom were Ming clan, country gentry, and wealthy merchants.

This did not wait for the guards to be transferred, and to a certain extent strengthened the defensive power in Taiyuan City.

In this way, the rumor that the hammer bandits led 10 horses to attack Taiyuan County made the gentry in Taiyuan County feel much more at ease.

Everyone has a simple concept of combat, as long as I have enough people, the chances of winning are great.

No matter what training he has had!
Governor Song finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the people of Taiyuan were happy:
"Master Wang, should we bring Hu Dawei back, they are elite soldiers.

In case the Hammer Bandits attack the city, they are also on the sidelines, and they cannot let the Hammer Bandits attack Taiyuan with all their strength. "

Wang Xiangkun held his beard and thought for a while: "There is no need to call them back, the Taiyuan defenders are enough.

If Hu Dawei and others were all called back, the hammer bandit He Jinzhao was born to fight. If he didn't come to attack Taiyuan, he would instead occupy the area south of Taiyuan, which is not appropriate.

Hu Dawei was stuck in his back like a dagger, making him dare not act rashly. "

Governor Song nodded. If He Jinzhao wasn't a man who knew how to fight, he could just go straight to Taiyuan County regardless of his might.

But He Jinzhao is a person who knows how to fight, so he thinks more. With Hu Dawei in his hinterland, he doesn't dare to take too many risks.

He Jinzhao waited in Pingyao County for several days, but the news came back that Hu Dawei, who was entrenched in Jiexiu County, stood still.

"This person is not easy to transfer. There are almost no defenders in Taiyuan, and he won't go back. I guess this person's political future is gone."

Ji Gui, the dog-headed military strategist, squeezed his beard and sighed. Although he said that he would not accept the order of the emperor, he must show the attitude that should be shown.

"This person is a Mongolian, and he is not familiar with the routines among civil servants. He may think that he is right to do so."

Ji Gui shook his head: "Master, now that the enemy is invincible, we are still entrenched in Pingyao?"

"Well, write a letter to Dang Shousu in the rear, telling him to collect ships, prepare to recruit boatmen, and give money."

He Jinzhao pointed to Fenshui and said, "As long as the Ming army near Hequ is mobilized, I will send the logistics team parked in Daning County to go north along Fenshui by boat until Kelan Mountain."

"My lord, there is still Ning Hua blocking the surface of the water."

"If the Ming army in Hequ and other places is mobilized, the Ninghua Institute closest to Taiyuan must also be mobilized."

He Jinzhao is not in a hurry about this matter, He Zan may still be on his way to Hequ.

"By the way, is there any progress on the conscription?"

"My lord, there are only a small number of people in the city who are willing to serve as soldiers. Apart from forcing rich families to sponsor their slaves to us, there are probably not many people."

"Since the county is not good enough, let's focus on the surrounding villages and towns." He Jinzhao took two steps:

"I don't believe that the landlords in Shanxi are good landlords, as if they wouldn't suck the blood of the common people."

"The minister will arrange it now."

"En." He Jinzhao waved his hand, signaling Ji Gui to hurry up and do this.

Now there are no elite soldiers in Shanxi, so it is necessary to expand quickly, even if it is better to recruit more soldiers to garrison the fields.

(End of this chapter)