Please, let me be a fool

"The gentry in the south of the Yangtze River are powerful and control the economic lifeline of Liangjiang. Once there is a problem, it will be a big problem."

"Excuse me, Master Song, as the Minister of the Household Department, has opinions and opinions on this, and what is the solution?"

Before this.

The two had already discussed it.

Regarding the reform, there is still one person in the light and one in the dark.

Zhang Zhengming, as the grand tutor, still opposed it openly, and then stood on the opposite side of His Majesty.

Song Gongwen, on the other hand, chose to support it.In this way, it will not only pave the way for it, but also slowly ascend to the position of chief assistant.

It can also continue to build prestige for His Majesty, which can be described as the best of both worlds.

really.

After Song Gongwen heard the words, he immediately smiled softly, then faced Zhang Zhengming, and immediately said: "I don't need to worry about this matter, since your majesty personally ordered me to control the reform, the next official can naturally find a solution Method."

As soon as these words came out, the other three great scholars present turned their heads immediately.

Even Wei Yunyi, who was sitting at the top, couldn't help being stunned for a moment.

My father-in-law has been a little brave recently.

Who is Zhang Zhengming?

It is an existence regarded as a master by scholars and scholars all over the world.

Regardless of these, if you only talk about official positions, they are Taifu, the chief assistant of the cabinet, with many students and great influence.

But now, together with the last time, the old man has faced Zhang Zhengming for two consecutive times.

Especially Wei Yunyi remembered.

When Song Gongwen was in the scientific examination, the Tai Tuo was also his chief examiner. With such a relationship, it is not an exaggeration to call him a master or a teacher.

But looking at it like this, what this student did was really a bit outrageous.

but.

Wei Yunyi looked at the two with a somewhat tit-for-tat look.

Suddenly I felt a little strange, but I couldn't tell what was so strange.

Forget it, forget about that.

Shaking his head, Wei Yunyi said: "Teacher, the national leader is right. Since he has full control over the reform, let the national leader do it. As for whether it is like a nationwide implementation, the national leader can decide for himself .”

Because the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River were making trouble, he felt that it would be very difficult for the reform to succeed.

But after eating the first two losses.

Wei Yunyi thinks.

Every time I decide on something, the final result is completely opposite.

So I thought, I'm afraid that this time I will be in the south of the Yangtze River, and it may be successful.

And after having this thought.

What to do seems to be to choose to stop, or to suspend, and finally let the Jiangnan gentry continue to make trouble, so that luck can be reduced.

But the situation today is completely different from before.

Because Wei Yunyi was planning the Grand Canal and Wei Zhidao's plan.

These two plans require a lot of manpower and material resources, of course, the most important thing is money.

If you divide the land into acres, you can collect more taxes, which means more money.

Therefore, he will continue to support Jiangnan's reform.

Use this money to support these two projects.

In this way, it not only consumes the national power, but also continues to arouse the resistance of the gentry.

In other words, what Wei Yunyi is doing is to consume the country's power and luck from a higher level.

Instead of relying on corrupt officials under his command.

Even if the implementation of dividing the land into the mu is successful, the government's finances will increase substantially, which can correspondingly enhance the national strength.

However, the Grand Canal and Wei Zhidao are two huge projects, which cannot be offset by increasing taxes.

This is the experience of previous lives.

Therefore, he continued to support the reform.

Of course, what is important is that Wei Yunyi's words did not fully express a strong attitude, in order to make the gentry think that there is still room for easing the matter, and then continue to make trouble.

Maybe even reforms can't succeed?

"Weichen understands."

At this moment, after hearing Wei Yunyi's words, Song Gongwen responded immediately.

It's just that he is still a little strange now.

That's why.

After the success of the reform in Longyang Mansion, why did His Majesty support him less, not as before.

In particular, I didn't seem very happy when I heard that the promotion of "Tan Ding Ren Mu" was implemented in the Jiangnan area.

Could it be that in what aspect did I do it that did not satisfy His Majesty?

Song Gongwen was a little puzzled, but thought it was impossible.

In its eyes.

Your Majesty is a magnanimous person, and will not care about small things.

Therefore, the only reason is that all this is a test given by His Majesty.

Previously, the pilot reform in Longyang Mansion was successful, in addition to the list given by Li Fang, there was also His Majesty's unreserved support.

The reason why I don't do this now is to see how much I can do without support, and whether I can continue to implement the reform, so as to test and train myself.

Otherwise, why did His Majesty have completely different attitudes before and after?

Yes, it must be so!

After thinking about all this clearly, Song Gongwen immediately felt relieved.

after all.

Your Majesty has too many things to do.

You can't put all your energy on reform.

And I must do better.

"Do you have anything else to report?" Wei Yunyi, who didn't know what the old man was thinking, immediately looked around and said softly.Seeing that everyone was silent, he paused, and then said: "Master, this year's tax should be raised, right?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, yes." Song Gongwen thought for a while, and then said: "All the prefectures have already prepared, and the Ministry of Household Affairs has also passed the statistics. It will come up in two days."

Taxation has always been the bulk of the court's income and the most important source of money.

However, after the tax comes up every year, it can't stay for too long.

It will be released soon.

Because the imperial court has a lot of expenses, such as the salaries of officials, and the silver salaries of troops stationed in various places.

All of these require money, especially money, and there must be no sloppy.

In other words, when the tax comes up, the Ministry of Households just goes through it.

Although some will remain.

But it's used elsewhere.

After hearing this, several other bachelors showed some doubts in their eyes.

That is, although taxation is very important, His Majesty usually does not bring it to the imperial meeting to say, what happened today?

Wei Yunyi didn't pay attention to everyone's reaction, and said directly: "Okay, except for the necessary expenses, all the money from this tax will be kept. I will use it a lot."

"For a long time, the communication between the north and the south has been by land, which can be described as a lot of inconvenience, so I plan to connect the water systems of the north and the south, and dig a grand canal from the capital to the Liangjiang area. In addition to the connection between them, there is also the delivery of goods to bring the prosperity of the south to the north."

Connect all the water systems in the north and the south, and dig canals?

As soon as this word comes out.

Almost everyone present was shocked.

They are all important ministers of the imperial court, although they don't know much about the terrain.

But it is also very clear that from the capital to Liangjiang, it is more than 2000 miles away.

Even if there is a water system during the period, what kind of huge project is it to completely open it up?

"Your Majesty...this...isn't that good?" The Minister of the Ministry of War walked out immediately, and immediately said: "The distance is too long, and there are still many mountains during the period. I want to dig a canal, not to mention the cost. Silver, even the conscripted corvee, I am afraid it will cost hundreds of thousands..."

Lin Yuansong, after all, still has the position of cabinet scholar, so of course he can speak.

"Indeed, Your Majesty should think twice."

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites also spoke, and continued: "The northern border is still at war. If such a project is started again, I am afraid that the court... will not be able to bear it."

Don't look at the fact that the national power of the Great Wei is booming and can do a lot of things, but the premise is that it can't exceed the bearing capacity of the court.

Otherwise, even if the national strength is strong, it will definitely not be able to withstand such consumption.

Digging the Grand Canal is difficult to bear.

Even with Wei's current national strength, this can be done.

But after that?The inside must have been hollowed out.

Because so works.

It is not something that can be achieved in one or two years at all. It often takes several years, or even decades.

During this period, there was a huge and fixed expenditure in the imperial court's finances.

What if something else happens?

No money to deal with it at all.

And the two also thought that it would be enough to have a land connection between the north and the south, so why bother to dig the Grand Canal?

Of course, this is just what they think in their hearts, and they would never dare to say it out.

"What do the Tai Tuo and the Guo Zhang mean?"

Wei Yunyi didn't pay attention to the two, but turned around and asked.

"I believe that His Majesty's move is indeed beneficial to the country and the people." Zhang Zhengming thought for a while, and said: "It's just that the current imperial court may not be able to bear such a large project, but I have an idea. This matter can be divided into several stages and done slowly.”

Zhang Zhengming deserves to be called the number one think tank of the Great Wei by the first emperor, and what he thinks is not comparable to that of ordinary people.

At the same time, he was extremely shocked by the long-term vision of his Majesty.

Because he can fully see that once the Grand Canal can be completed.

That's for future generations.

Definitely a big plus.

The project of the Grand Canal is definitely a feat through the ages, and it can be a blessing for generations to come.

Is this His Majesty who I am assisting?

It's just that Zhang Zhengming still has concerns in his heart. It can be said that it is very difficult for the current imperial court to complete such a huge project!

That's why such a suggestion is given. If it is divided into several stages, the pressure will be greatly reduced.

"Weichen's opinion...is the same as Taifu's."

At this time, Song Gongwen also spoke.

And he was a little shocked, because His Majesty's thoughts coincided with Brother Ying Xing's!

But the problem is, brother Ying Xing has traveled thousands of miles and visited many places before he gradually came to this idea.

What about your majesty?