People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Zhu Yuanzhang told Liu Bowen about the policy on how to divide a small family into an entire family.

Liu Ji broke into a cold sweat after hearing this. The emperor's move was indeed a major reform, and it was more serious than the commercial tax.

Liu was basically one of the makers of many policies and laws of the Ming Dynasty, and he knew the rules of the world very well.

What is the significance of dividing people into acres? Abolition of poll tax, liberalization of household registration system, inventory of acres...

In fact, the emperor has been doing these reforms, including the land inventory, for many years. The implementation of the Yellow Book is to gradually erode the room for local forces to move and increase the centralization of the imperial court.

The liberalization of the household registration system, to a certain extent, is a denial of the past policies formulated by Zhu Yuanzhang himself.

But the most frightening thing about this reform is the abolition of the poll tax and the apportionment of people into acres.

According to the determined fees, the majority of the people in the world will inevitably bear more tax costs.

If a small family divides the land, who will be the victim?
Surely landowners with more fields will become targets of imperial taxation?

This is going to cause an uproar.

Agricultural taxes are the foundation of the world, and the gentry all over the world are the foundation of the stability of the court.

Although there is a so-called people-oriented saying, Liu Ji himself does not believe this.

The so-called popular support is, to a large extent, in the hands of the gentry who control grassroots public opinion.

Imperial power does not extend to counties, and rural virtuous people are the cornerstone of world stability.

But the emperor finally attacked them. Liu Ji thought of the so-called concept of robbing the rich and giving to the poor when Lao Zhu formulated the commercial tax...

This is the agricultural tax version of robbing the rich and giving to the poor.

Between the gentry and the common people, the emperor finally chose the common people.

But Liu Ji knew that things were not that simple. For many people who had never left the village in their lives, the emperor was a too distant concept.

The hearts and minds of the people in the world are in the hands of these gentry, including Liu Ji. The weight of his words in Qingtian is definitely more important than Zhu Yuanzhang.

He suddenly understood why Zhu Yuanzhang took advantage of the situation and allowed the Jin Yiwei to kill people in Jiangnan.

He is paving the way for the stalls to enter their acres.

First kill everyone in the world and see who dares to come out to cause trouble?

"His Majesty……"

Liu Ji originally wanted to come over and persuade Zhu Yuanzhang to kill Shaosheng, but at this time he understood that the emperor had done it on purpose, and he could not express his advice.

Moreover, Liu Ji also understood why Zhu Yuanzhang made up his mind after several years.

Spreading people into their own land was not only a process for the emperor to suppress the local gentry, but also a process of self-denial.

The strict household registration system was formulated by Zhu Yuanzhang himself, and he also quite recognized this system.

But what comes from sharing the land among the people is bound to be the free circulation of people all over the world.

This is not good for recuperation.

Since Zhu Yuanzhang dared to implement the idea of ​​dividing households into acres, it means that the emperor must have weighed the pros and cons.

And his confidence comes from the three years of Zhejiang's reforms.

Everything stems from Zhang Yi, Liu Ji thought of that child.

The last time he came to Zhejiang, he even came to visit me...

"Your Majesty, aren't you afraid that all the officials will object?"

Liu Ji had no choice but to pull the officials out to talk.

"Mr. Liu, do you think if this matter is announced, will the people side with me or the gentry?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled very calmly. Liu Jigang wanted to speak, but his face turned pale.

If it were the past, he was sure that the people would follow the gentry like them...

But now, Liu Bowen is not sure.

In recent years, the world has actually undergone many changes, both big and small.

The biggest change is that many people have become literate.

Yes, many people who should not be literate have become literate because of the promotion of simplified characters, and the impact of literacy on them seems ordinary.

But if you think about it carefully, why do the gentry control public opinion? Isn't it because the people are illiterate, so they can only get information from them?

Seeing the emperor's confident look, Liu Ji understood the meaning behind the emperor's promotion of simplified Chinese characters over the years.

If the people are wise, they will not be easily led by others.

At least many people no longer only listen to the squire's words.

The most obvious example is the commercial tax reform a few years ago. I don't know how many landlords and gentry tried to attack the imperial court with public opinion, but the imperial court ignored it, which made them somewhat embarrassed.

When the benefits of commercial tax come out in the later period, people will naturally feel it.

Only then did Liu Ji discover that the people's support, which was the most important factor for scholars to fight against the imperial power, was gradually being controlled by the emperor.

This is why Zhu Yuanzhang dared to risk the backlash of scholars all over the world to promote reforms.

"Your Majesty, good means!"

Only then did Liu Ji understand the meaning behind Zhu Yuanzhang's efforts to promote simplified Chinese characters.
However, scholars lost the authority to guide public opinion. In fact, the struggle between monarchy and prime ministership has gradually determined the winner.

He stared at Zhu Yuanzhang, unable to speak for a long time.

This His Majesty is completely different from the previous emperors. He has no compromise. He only has this option.

Thinking of this, Liu Ji's mood waned and he no longer thought about interceding for his colleagues.

"Where are you planning to go, Your Majesty?"

"Just around here, take a look at my factory and listen to the voices of the people!

I have already made arrangements. I have someone to protect me from outsiders. All you have to do is follow me..."

Zhu Yuanzhang was a resolute man. If he said he wanted to leave, he would leave immediately.

Not long after, he had changed his clothes and disguised himself as a businessman.

The surrounding Jin Yiwei also changed their own clothes.

Liu Ji: ...

Seeing the emperor's familiar appearance, it was obvious that this was not the first time he had gone out.

He remembered the assassination case three years ago and probably understood it.

Under the privilege of the police uniform, the emperor quietly left the house, and the Hangzhou prefect could not figure out Lao Zhu's whereabouts.

When the emperor was wandering in Zhejiang, something happened in the north, that is, the people from the imperial court who came to escort Lan Yu finally arrived.

"uncle……"

Chang Mao watched Lan Yu being put into the prison car. The Jinyi guards who came were not at all polite to Lan Yu.

"I am the hero, I am..."

The blue jade looked like a madman, which made Chang Mao furious.

He rushed forward and asked loudly:

"My uncle is the prince's wife's brother-in-law. Are you brave? Dare to touch my uncle..."

His words were met with mocking looks from Jin Yiwei, but it was his identity that prevented these people from refuting Chang Mao face to face.

But no matter what he did, he couldn't stop Lan Yu from being escorted to the capital.

Chang Mao deeply understood the despair and madness in Lan Yu's eyes. He was angry at his own incompetence and rage, and was also frightened by the emperor's ruthlessness.

He looked up and accidentally saw a familiar person watching all this on a tall building in the distance.

The madness in Chang Mao's eyes condensed even more.

"Lanyu may be in danger if he goes here!"

Zhou Tong stayed with Zhang Yi, and when he saw Lan Yu being escorted to the car, he himself felt a breath of bad breath.

Zhou Tong had heard of Lan Yu's domineering attitude when he was leading the army.

Although he was not in the Xuanwu Army, there were many colleagues in the first batch of Shenji Camp who were involved in the Guanyin Nu case and were temporarily assigned to the Shenji Camp.

Zhang Yi laughed and said:

"What do you know? If anything happens to anyone, Lan Yu will be fine!

This person is the prince's wife's uncle and a natural henchman of the prince!

As long as he doesn't commit major crimes such as treason, the emperor will never kill him! "Then why, Your Majesty?" "

"First of all, Lan Yu really needs a lesson, so His Majesty escorted him to the capital to suppress him!

Secondly, he will create an opportunity for the prince to conquer Lan Yu. What do you think if His Majesty screams for beating and killing, and the prince saves Lan Yu?

Will Lan Yu be grateful to the prince? "

After Zhang Yi reminded him, Zhou Tong suddenly realized.

It turns out that His Majesty still has this hidden agenda in his approach.

He was still a little unwilling and couldn't help but say:
"Pity……"

Zhang Yi looked back at Zhou Tong and reminded Zhou Tong:
"What you said has crossed the line!"

The Jin Yiwei is the sword in the emperor's hand, and the sword cannot have its own ideas.

But the Jinyiwei is still composed of people. As long as they have the power, each person will gradually lead the Jinyiwei to a path of no return because of his position and ideas.

Only a few years after the establishment of this organization, Zhang Yi had already vaguely sensed their crisis.

If they continue like this, they are probably not far from destruction.

After being reminded by him, Zhou Tong realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly made a grateful look.

Zhang Yi laughed dumbly and did not continue to dwell on the topic of homesteading.

He watched Lan Yu go away. In fact, he wanted Lan Yu to die more than anyone else.

But objective conditions don’t allow it!

"Ma'am, I'm going to leave in the next few days!

The imperial court has other tasks. Fortunately, you are safe here. After you complete the map in a few days, just follow the Xuanwu Army and leave the north!

Your Majesty is waiting for you in Zhejiang..."

Zhou Tong's words made Zhang Yi feel slightly shaken. Will he finally see the emperor?
Zhang Yi had mixed feelings in his heart. The doubts in his heart should be answered, right?
"Okay, Pindao knows!"

Zhang Yi didn't ask Zhou Tong what his next task was?
He turned around and went indoors to continue working on his three-dimensional landscape map.

Zhou Tong also turned around, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Catching mice is not limited to the south...

Zhang Yi doesn't care about the wind and rain in the outside world.

A few days later, he finally completed the three-dimensional map. ,

Xu Da came to observe the map immediately. When he saw those towering mountains and extremely detailed landmarks, Xu Da was shocked.

The mountains and rivers of the Ming Dynasty appeared in front of Xu Da. For a general, this map from a God's perspective was of great significance to him.

"This general will only stay here for the next month and will not go out..."

Xu Da made a half-hearted joke, and Zhang Yi smiled.

He believed that Xu Da could really make it and eat up a map and wipe it clean. This was the attitude a soldier should have.

"The Xuanwu Army has almost moved, you can probably take the last boat and leave!
Your Majesty is currently on inspection in Zhejiang. After you go, you will be rewarded based on your merits!
Zhang Yi, uncle is right here. I wish you a bright future and a safe journey..."

No matter how reluctant Zhu Yuanzhang was, Zhang Yili had no reason to avoid seeing Zhang Yili for his great achievements.

Xu Da stared at Zhang Yi with profound meaning.

When Zhang Yi meets Zhu Yuanzhang, the matter between him and the Xu family girl should be settled.

In other words, Zhang Yi will be his son-in-law the next time we meet again.

The father-in-law looks more and more pleased with his son-in-law.

Zhang Yi was stared at by his meaningful gaze and his heart went crazy.

Finally about to see the emperor, Zhang Yi took a deep breath.

Spit it out again!

The next day, Zhang Yi was in Tianjin and boarded a ship heading to the south.

The term Tianjin naturally does not exist at present, but as a country with natural advantages, Tianjin has become an important port for the transshipment of grain in the Ming Dynasty.

Most of the Xuanwu Army that once made great achievements in the north have left.

Zhang Yi and others saw only one Xuanwu Army warship at the dock.

He thought he could get on the boat, but was told that the boat was already full.

Zhang Yi's face was slightly stunned, but he was arranged to a grain transport ship.

Follow the Jin Yiwei who is protecting Zhang Yi to negotiate with the Xuanwu Army.

But when he saw Chang Mao's face, Zhang Yi knew that there was no chance.

This guy was actually assigned by his father to escort the grain road, which is interesting.

But when he met such a clown, he didn't bother to argue with him.

During the Ming Dynasty, a large number of grain transport ships were recruited by the imperial court. Some were self-operated by the imperial court, and some were used to transport grain for the imperial court.

These cargo ships were naturally not as comfortable as military ships, but there was also a group of Xuanwu troops on the military ships that were almost full. Zhang Yi persuaded Jin Yiwei, who was trying to negotiate, to get on the grain ship.

Going back from the north, there will be no food transportation, and the whole ship will look empty!
Seeing that the environment was okay, the two Jinyi guards reluctantly agreed to recruit this ship.

After waiting for a day, the boat finally opened slowly.

leave port.

Zhang Yi looked back at the coast, watching the ground gradually disappear, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

It was a nice trip.

Zhang Yi shouted to put down the sadness of separation and enjoy the rare time.

However, on the way, the ship kept stopping, and he gradually felt that something was wrong.

"Where are we?"

A few days later, Zhang Yi asked Jin Yiwei, and Jin Yiwei said:

"Now, it's time to enter Zhili..."

The speed of the ship coming down was beyond Zhang Yi's imagination.

"Our ship seems to be far away from other ships..."

When Zhang Yi said this, others reacted!

Their ship was empty along the way, and when other people's ships came back, they had to take away some cargo.

Before you knew it, the ship had distanced itself from the other ships.

All this seems to be intentional.

Zhang Yigang wanted to speak, but found that the boat stopped at sea.

The two Jinyi guards also saw something was wrong, drew their swords and walked out. When they arrived, they took a breath.

The sailors on the ship had already quietly approached with their knives.

"What are you doing?"

"kill……"

Before the two Jinyi guards had time to react, they were massacred by the rushing thugs with knives...

These people killed Jin Yiwei and rushed in with knives.

Just, listen to a few gunshots.

Someone fell down.

"Musket..."

These people were also knowledgeable people and retreated immediately.

They retreated and heard someone shouting:

"You were killed by me, and you let him escape today. Your killing of Jin Yiwei will be exposed..."

Zhang Yi was very familiar with that voice, but he wasn't quite sure:

"Chang Mao?"

Just when Zhang Yi called out this name, the man hiding in the dark was stunned:
"Do you recognize me?" (End of Chapter)