Son of Song Dynasty

Chapter 38

All the people in the hall turned their attention, and Yu Bai's face was even more angry. He didn't expect Zhao Dezhao to be so rude the moment he opened his mouth, disrespecting himself as an elder of the court at all!
Unexpectedly, Zhao Dezhao then gave him a more exciting sentence.

"Duke Yu, may I ask the Master, are you used to using treacherous means to seek profit, such as occupying other people's property with false money and deeds, or forcing others to serve as slaves with false money and deeds?"

The so-called "empty money real contract" means that a contract is made. Although the amount of money is stated in the contract, it is not really given. The tyrants and bullies seize people's land and property, and take other people's wives and daughters. This is their favorite trick.

Zhao Dezhao remembered that in "Water Margin", Jin Cuilian accused Lu Da of Zheng Tu, saying that Zheng Tu "wasn't money but actually deeded, and forcibly took over the slave's body." From the side, it proves that such treacherous activities were quite common among the people in the Song Dynasty.

Of course Yu Bai knew what the "empty money is actually a deed" was. He couldn't help being so angry that his old face turned green, and he said angrily, "How could this old man's family do such a thing?!"

Zhao Dezhao ignored him, and turned to the court officials:
"Everyone! The key point of my king's deed tax law is that both parties to the deed must go to the government for notarization before they can handle it. That is to say, under the witness of the court government, both parties voluntarily complete large amounts of land and slaves. Trading, this will prevent the powerful and bully from playing the 'fake money but real contract' business!"

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help nodding their heads.

As long as you think about it a little, it is not difficult to feel that this is indeed an effective way to "prevent the powerful and bully from buying and selling by force, and bullying the common people with false money and real contracts".

Of course, no one could have imagined it. This method is just Zhao Dezhao's imitation of the transaction and transfer procedures of second-hand houses in later generations, and it doesn't take any brains at all.

After a short pause, Zhao Dezhao immediately turned his spearhead back to Yu Bai again, and stabbed at the original wound again.

"Yu Gong, if you are not old and stupid, then you must have understood: the king's deed tax law is beneficial to ordinary people, not conducive to powerful bullies."

"In this case, unless the Zunfu is the kind of bully who likes to buy and sell by force for real money, and makes a fortune by making money through treacherous activities, otherwise, I really can't think of you Any reason against deed!"

Zhao Dezhao’s two sentences are called the way of the person to treat the body, which is to return the set of slander theory made by Yu Bai as it is: “Do you have a problem with your motives? Are your buttocks crooked? There is a problem with your position? Or you Why do you oppose me for benefiting the country and the people!"

And the effect is just that.

Yu Bai was so angry that his white beard trembled, his lips trembled, and he pointed at Zhao Dezhao, unable to speak for a moment.

Zhao Dezhao will chase after the poor bandits, and then released a more ruthless big move: "Yu Gong, you still said that this king's deed tax law was unheard of in the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties, so it can't be used. Then the king should ask. Since the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties, there has never been a son of heaven with the surname Zhao! In Yu Gong’s opinion, it is not allowed, how dare you ask what your intentions are?!”

As soon as this remark came out, the expressions of all the officials in the palace changed. Everyone could tell that Zhao Dezhao was playing a rogue by force. It was tantamount to forcing Yu Bai to go home and find a rope to hang himself to death. Son proved his innocence.

But no minister came forward to defend Yu Bai. Only a real Zhao family member like Zhao Dezhao was qualified to play rogue on such a fatally sensitive issue. Who else would dare to get involved?

Yu Bai was even more angry and resentful beyond words, and in an instant, he even really had the extreme idea of ​​suicide in order to show his ambition.

"Okay." Seeing his son clean up the stubborn old man Yu Bai for him, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but feel very relieved. It felt more enjoyable than hacking someone with a jade ax to vent his anger. He put on a straight face and pretended to reprimand Son: "Don't talk nonsense, Duke Yu is a loyal minister of the Song Dynasty, how could he have other thoughts? I have always respected Duke Yu."

The ministers subconsciously glanced at the jade ax that the emperor was still holding, and secretly slandered in their stomachs: "Your Majesty, you've always respected me now, and I don't know who just wanted to protect his son, so angry that he almost died." The one who killed people in the hall?"

But at the same time, the ministers also secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Anyway, with this praise from the emperor, Yu Bai can save his face in the end, and he doesn't have to go home and kill himself to show his ambition. That kind of ending is not good for everyone.

Zhao Dezhao scanned the audience slowly, asking with intent in his eyes: "Who else?"

No one stood up, not even anyone who dared to make eye contact with him.

Of course there were ministers in the Great Song Dynasty who were not afraid of losing their lives, and there were even quite a few; but there was not a single minister who was not afraid of losing face.

Seeing that Yu Zhe was dealt with so badly, the dignified veterans of the two dynasties and the elders of the court were finally humiliated and became a laughing stock. Who would dare to stand up and stab him?
However, there will always be someone who stands taller than others!
Out of the corner of Zhao Dezhao's eyes, he finally caught a glimpse of a familiar figure moving, and he couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat: "You are on the stage, nephew, I have been waiting for you all day!"

Jin Wang Zhao Guangyi stepped out slowly, bowed facing the throne, and calmly said:
"I believe that the deed tax law proposed by the king of Tianshui County is indeed a fantastic idea, but to implement it, it must be against the people's customs and customs. I'm afraid it's easy to say, but it's extremely difficult to do!"

Zhao Kuangyin groaned silently, as if a little moved by the persuasion, he was about to speak as soon as he raised his hand.

Zhao Dezhao rushed before his father made a statement, and said in a loud voice: "The King Jin's words are too exaggerated. Of course there will be difficulties, but a man is living in the world, why should he be afraid of difficulties? Why should sons and ministers be afraid of difficulties when they share the worries of the king and father?" Erchen firmly believes in one sentence: As long as you do it, the great difficulties are not difficulties! But if you are afraid of difficulties, you will find it difficult even to pick up a lamp grass!"

Zhao Kuangyin patted the armrest of the throne and stood up abruptly, and said loudly with a smile, "Well said! Such ambition is worthy of being the son of my Zhao family. If I don't encourage you, it will appear that I am not as ambitious as you are!"

"Father, did you agree to implement the deed tax in the whole country?" Zhao Dezhao answered immediately, wanting to make this matter a reality so that the emperor's father would have no regrets.

Just as Zhao Kuangyin was about to answer "yes" casually, Zhao Guangyi's voice suddenly sounded.

"Wait a minute, my lord! The tax system is a major national policy, and it has a lot to do with it. If you rashly implement the so-called deed tax and arouse public resentment, it may cause a lot of trouble! I think about it for the sake of the country and the community!"

These remarks cannot be said to be unreasonable, Zhao Kuangyin was a little shaken, and after pondering for a while, he said: "Then let me—"

"Father, the imperial court's finances are in dire straits. One more day of delay is one more day of harm. Now that the pros and cons of this matter are clear, why bother to discuss it later!"

Seeing that the situation was not looking good, Zhao Dezhao hurriedly jumped out and stuffed the word "reconsideration" that the emperor's father hadn't said back into his throat.

(End of this chapter)