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Chapter 580 Xin Wang inspects, old Wei resigns modestly
No matter when, even if there is no landlord, there will definitely be tenants.

Because if you don't have your own land and work for others, you can also be regarded as a tenant.

The nationalization of land, for the emperor, is still hesitant and hesitant.Regarding the pros and cons of land annexation, he has other thoughts and ideas.

Everyone has land to plant, and everyone has food to eat.In feudal society, this may be a symbol of peace and prosperity.

But the emperor knew that the farming society would eventually be replaced by the industrial society.It's not that no one is farming anymore, but that there are more people working, but they don't need to own land.

But the Ming Empire must have enough arable land to feed its people, this is the emperor's bottom line.The rice bowl in your hands must be held securely, and you must not rely solely on foreign plunder or purchase.

Even so, with the advancement of agricultural technology and farming machinery, it is not necessary for all the people to cultivate.

One-third or one-fourth, and it may be reduced to one-tenth in the future. This proportion of farmers should be able to feed the entire population of the country.

In other words, setting the goal of state-owned land and everyone having land is not in line with the law of historical development.

The emperor's thinking is indeed changing, which is quite different from the thinking a few years ago, and it is more in line with the law of historical development, and it is more in line with the actual situation of the Ming Empire.

On the one hand, tax reductions and exemptions are constantly being made, so that farmers who are digging in the soil can breathe; on the other hand, industry and commerce are being developed, textile machinery is being improved, road transportation is speeding up, and overseas trade is expanding...

Industrial and commercial taxation is the big head, new products such as mirrors are windfall profits, and land taxation is constantly weakening from the financial pillar of the Ming Empire.

The emperor believed that he had figured out the correct path of development, so of course he had to go on unswervingly.Naturally, he would not be polite to the landlords and evil gentry who hindered his sympathy with the peasants in seeking stability.

Because he knew very well that the Ming Empire in history was not destroyed by natural disasters or slavery, but by corrupt officials, landlords and evil gentry.

When the catastrophe came, did those landlords and gentry really have no food left?The tens of thousands of peasants who revolted depended on something for their survival, they just ate the rich.

Is it true that the Ming army was short of pay and food? Chongzhen refused to reduce the taxes of the disaster victims despite his infamy, and how much of the three salaries that were looted by the chaos in the world really fell into the hands of the soldiers of the Ming army?
The imperial court invested a lot of money, causing the disaster victims to rebel, but the fighting power of the Ming army did not improve.It can be said that Chongzhen didn't do anything well, and both sides screwed up.

Not grasping the crux of the matter, let alone knowing that one's ability is poor, the more you do, the worse the situation is. This is the tragedy of Chongzhen.

The emperor raised his eyes and looked at King Xin in the hall, with various complicated thoughts floating in his heart, but there was no special expression on his face, and there was an encouraging smile on his face.

"When you arrive in Shaanxi, you have to go around and see more before making a decision. Don't listen to the rumors." The emperor said slowly: "I still believe the eyes and ears of the factory guards in Shaanxi."

Zhu Youjian bowed and answered, knowing the profound meaning contained in the emperor's order.It is well known that the emperor's brother trusts the factory guards.Although he doesn't agree very much, thinking that this is out of order.

The emperor didn't want to know what Zhu Youjian was thinking, since he was an errand requested by himself, it would be good to let him go to the disaster area to have a look.

Although the imperial court has made preparations in advance and the disaster relief has not been interrupted, the disaster area is a disaster area after all, and that scene must have touched Zhu Youjian more.

"I have already approved the memorial of the governor of Shaanxi." The emperor pondered for a while, and continued: "My younger brother will go there with an order to reward those squires who understand the righteousness."

Both grace and power, Brother Huang is really a good means, Zhu Youjian responded respectfully, and couldn't help admiring him in his heart.

There are landlords and evil gentry who are ungrateful and immoral, and there are righteous gentry who donate generously and help the village.You are not required to dissipate your wealth, as long as you have this intention, the emperor will have an example to set, and will issue rewards for others to see.

It's just that there are rewards and punishments, the simplest way to divide and disintegrate, or to put both kindness and power, slap a sweet date, where can there be any good means?

The emperor didn't feel complacent. This was the same as when he cleaned up the squires and landowners who were in arrears with taxes, and also rewarded some timid and law-abiding guys.

Such is the human heart, selfishness is inevitable.Since the emperor did not kill the entire gentry and landlord class across the board, how many dared to resist without thinking?Not to mention joining together and jumping into the fire pit.

Although the emperor was violent, there was still a limit, a measure.Now that the decree of tax reduction and exemption has been issued, it is also reasonable and well-founded to obey it and punish those who violate it severely.

"The vassal of Shaanxi—" the emperor frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said with a stern look on his face, "If there is any violation of law and discipline, it must be severely punished."

"Your brother understands." Zhu Youjian bowed in response, "Please rest assured, Brother Huang."

Don't worry, I really can't trust you.The emperor secretly rolled his eyes and slandered.Fortunately, he also sent people to accompany him, all of whom he trusted, and they were also supervisors.

"My brother is getting older, and it is not appropriate to delay the marriage." The emperor looked at Zhu Youjian with a gentle face and smiled, and said, "I have given Tang Shisun grace to allow him to choose his own marriage. How about my brother?" Him, I can do the same, okay?"

What kind of grace is it to save money and stop engaging in old-fashioned beauty pageants.

Zhu Youjian didn't know the real thoughts of the emperor's brother, but felt that this was the trust of the emperor's brother, believed in his own vision, gave himself the freedom to choose, and immediately bowed down to thank him.

The emperor smiled and waved his hands, feeling a sense of relief in his heart.

Xin Wang Zhu Youjian resigned and left, preparing to go to Shaanxi for inspection.Thinking about it, the trip cannot be made without a few days.

The emperor sat in the hall for a while, and Eunuch Wei of Dongchang came to see him.

Old Wei will not be sent to accompany him, but how the people Dongchang will send will cooperate with Xin Wang and play a supervisory role still needs to be set by the emperor.

"Wei Ban, get up!" The emperor looked at the increasingly aging Wei Gonggong, and said in a gentle voice: "I rewarded Wei Ban with the house, why don't you live in it?"

Eunuch Wei kowtowed upright to pay homage, and then he stood up and replied, "The Emperor Long En, but slaves have no merit, so I dare not accept it."

"The management and operation of the East Factory is good, and this is due to Wei Ban." The emperor said: "The local information is also accurate, so that I can see clearly and not be deceived, and this is also due to Wei Ban."

After a pause, the emperor continued: "This time we send someone to accompany King Xin, and Wei Ban must make careful arrangements."

It's not a problem whether Eunuch Wei has merit or not, and whether he wants to live in a big house.But Lao Wei also knew very well that he did not attract courtiers and eunuchs in the palace.

Therefore, he took the approach of retreating.Since modest refusal is not easy to do, and the emperor insists on it, then outsiders' comments and criticisms will naturally not be too violent.

(End of this chapter)