Please, let me be a fool

Almost all the people present were quite aware that if a country had heavy corvee, it would inevitably arouse the dissatisfaction of the people under its jurisdiction, and once such emotions accumulated to a certain level, rebellion would easily occur.

In the history books, how many dynasties have been destroyed because of their vitality at this time, or they have directly destroyed the country!

Therefore, they feel that it is absolutely impossible to conscript millions of corvees in the country.

This is digging one's own grave!

"Do you think I haven't thought of this?"

Wei Yunyi shook his head, and continued: "I have already thought of a way, that is, the collection of corvees for these two projects, not only to manage the food, but also to pay enough wages, and it must be paid every month. What's more, the corvee must be young and strong. Each household is only allowed to have one person, and the old, weak, sick and disabled are not included! At the same time, the corvee also needs to have enough rest time when working. Get up early and stay late."

"For the rest time, it is from Si time to You time. After this time, you have to put down what you are doing and go to rest, unless there is a major problem."

"Remember, this is a rigid requirement of mine. Once someone is found to be forced to work in corvée, they will be fined at least, or dismissed for investigation!"

That's right, this is Wei Yunyi's idea, which can consume national power without increasing the burden on the people.

Just imagine, if you work as a corvee for a month, you can get a good salary.

Will they still resist?I'm afraid it's too late to even be happy.

More importantly.

The payment of wages to the corvee will add another huge expenditure to the court.

Although the common people have money, but the country has no money, it is still a waste of national power.

There is also the rest time, from Sishi to Youshi.

simply put.

That's the [-] to [-] job, and the kind that doesn't allow overtime.

In addition to these two projects, it takes a lot of time, and they are equivalent to iron rice bowls!

In this way, it is definitely the best of both worlds!

The national power was exhausted, and luck was reduced, but it did not affect the people.

Even Wei Yunyi couldn't help but sigh at his ingenuity when he thought of this idea, it's so perfect.

just.

When he said these words.

Everyone present was stunned, as if they had heard something unbelievable.

It is reasonable to conscript corvee and take care of food, but now, they still have to pay wages and give them enough rest time?

Si time to You time?

It's only four hours in total.

Even those who are officials in the court may not be able to enjoy it...

therefore.

The five bachelors, including Zhang Zhengming, all looked at each other in blank dismay.

Because they have never heard of any dynasty that did this.

Of course, everyone knows very well that if this condition is met, the common people will flock to them, and the collection of corvees will definitely be more and easier than imagined.

But the final problem is that it requires too much money. I am afraid that even the annual tax revenue of the imperial court will not be able to bear it at all...

So, Song Gongwen came out, with bitterness, and said: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, this puts too much pressure on the court. We don't have so much money at all."

As the Minister of the Household Department, he calculated that even if only 100 million corvees were collected, the money needed would be terrifying.

The idea is good, but it is really too difficult to implement it.

"I said before, I don't care about money matters."

Wei Yunyi shook his head at this time, and continued: "However, I can give you some ideas. The court has no money, but it doesn't mean that others have no money. It should be pretty clear."

"As for how to get the money, I don't care, but this matter, no matter what, must be carried out."

"Also, the series of things I said must be implemented in place and will be supervised!"

"As long as there is a slight problem with the link inside, I will never tolerate it!"

In this kind of world.

Some things must be suppressed by force.

For example, when the corvée is collected, whether someone is not paid, whether the money has not been paid, and so on.

And the only one who can do all this is imperial power.As the emperor, I don't have to do other things, but this must be taken into consideration.

As for the way to remind the father-in-law to get money, it is actually very obvious, that is, to get it from the gentry, landlords and gentry who exploited the people.

With these, are you afraid that there will be no money to send?

And Wei Yunyi also thought that this trick might make those people even more resentful towards the imperial court, and it might not be a way to ruin their luck.

Immediately, he stopped thinking, but stood up, looked around, and continued: "Okay, let's stop here today!"

After saying this, he ignored everyone's reactions.

He walked out of the imperial study room directly.

Only the five Grand Scholars were left standing there, looking at each other.

They really didn't understand Wei Yunyi's decision, and thought it was too crazy.

I think it's so unrealistic...

But now.

What can they do?

I can only bite the bullet and carry it out.

Because if you don't want to, everyone has no doubt that His Majesty will replace you with someone else, so let's take one step at a time.

Shaking his head, Lin Yuansong and the other three bachelors left the place without speaking.

Their destination is naturally the office of the cabinet.

Song Gongwen and Zhang Zhengming followed behind in a tacit understanding, but they didn't speak to each other.

But when there was no one around, Zhang Zhengming finally couldn't help it anymore, frowned and said, "Your Majesty...what are you going to do?"

To be honest, everything that Wei Yunyi decided today, except the reform, was completely beyond his expectations.

If it wasn't for his students to signal not to speak, Zhang Zhengming would definitely stand up and speak.

Now, there was no one around, so I couldn't help asking.

As for Song Gongwen?

He also lowered his head, obviously thinking about the decisions and things that Wei Yunyi made today.

After hearing the teacher's doubts, he pondered for a while, and finally said an astonishing statement: "The student has a bold idea, and the reason why His Majesty did so, perhaps... is to make the world unified!"

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Chapter 118 The No. [-] feat in ancient and modern times, the true prosperous dynasty [ask for a monthly ticket]

Datong in the world?

When Song Gongwen said this.

Even Zhang Zhengming couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Because these four characters represent the supreme thought of Confucianism.

And as a master of Confucianism, he fully understands the meaning of this.

But I know in my heart that the so-called Great Harmony is just a vision.

Throughout the history books, Zhang Zhengming deeply understands that it is almost impossible to achieve this.

Now, say this sentence from the other party's mouth.

It really shocked him, he paused, and continued: "Why did you say that?"

"In the past dynasties, the collection and payment of corvees were almost all unpaid coolies, and they were all compulsory. Regardless of whether the people were willing or not, each household had to send at least one person. Except for some people, they would find a way to exempt them."

Song Gongwen thought for a while, and continued: "But what about your Majesty? To be able to pay the corvees and give them enough rest time, this can almost be regarded as the number one feat in ancient and modern times."

"Teacher, think about it, the common people today hardly have any income other than farm work, so no matter what the court does, the most is to feed them and not worry about survival."

"And now, once these two projects of His Majesty come out, how many people can be fed, and how many people can support their families?"

In fact, Song Gongwen's current thinking is very simple.

That is his Majesty, perhaps he wants all the people to live a prosperous life.

Digging the Grand Canal and building straight roads are just methods and incidentals.

In this way, there will be a reputation and the people will become rich.

after all.

It was the first time even he had heard of corvée and wages.

"You're right, but what does this have to do with the great unity of the world?" Zhang Zhengming nodded, but was still puzzled.

Indeed, once the two projects are launched, the number of corvees collected may reach one million. This is equivalent to giving the common people an extra way to make money.

And he also had to admit that this decision was indeed the first time in the ages, especially to give the corvee enough rest time, which was completely unthinkable before.

But the problem is that this matter requires a lot of money, and the court simply cannot afford it.

If even the imperial court collapses, can the world really be unified?

What Zhang Zhengming meant.

Song Gongwen was naturally very clear. He immediately smiled and continued: "Teacher, do you still remember why your majesty said that the fact that the court has no money does not mean that others have no money? And he only proposed the matter of sharing the money with the mother?"

"That's what His Majesty said, let me boldly find a way to get money, and the source of the money is actually those gentry and gentry."

"These people have exploited the people and made a lot of ill-gotten gains. If it's just a family or two, it might not be a big deal."

"But if it is, let all the squires and nobles in the world contribute part of the money?"

"So, teacher, do you still think that there will be no money at that time?"

Most of the imperial court's money came from taxes.

Although the base of the people is very large.

Even if everyone charges a little bit, it adds up to a considerable amount.

But in any case, these taxes are all taken from the people, and there are almost no squires and gentry.

And the number of these people is not comparable to the people in the world, but is the money in their hands really not comparable to the taxes of the people in the world?

As the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, Song Gongwen still knows this aspect very well even though he has only accepted it for a short time.

In particular, he also thought, if he could get more from these people again?

"You mean...mean..."