Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1039 Congratulations

  Remarkable achievements.

   These four words cannot express Liu Jian's mood.

   So, he used two great achievements.

   But immediately, Liu Jian came back to his senses.

its not right…

He said seriously: "This is a big event. Dozens of sergeants escorted more than 800,000 taels of silver. What should we do if there is any loss? And what should we do if... some sergeants are motivated by interests and flee with the money? This is the country. The lifeblood of the court is the foundation of the court."

   Lifeblood and root, there is nothing wrong with this statement.

   After all, this wealth alone is enough to reverse the financial situation of the entire Ming Dynasty.

  It’s sad to say it out, this folk rich man is like a crucian carp crossing the river, but the income of the national treasury is shabby.

   This is also a persistent disease of Ming Dynasty.

  The property owners hardly pay taxes, but the lowest-level civilians have to bear heavy taxes. When the country was founded, it could still be maintained. After all, at that time, there were many small families and few gentry and big families.

But precisely because of such privileges, the gentry had more and more land, more and more concentrated wealth, and countless small farmers went bankrupt and became refugees. As a result, the country's tax revenue became less and less. level of maintenance.

  Now, everyone is pointing to Dingxing County to celebrate the New Year.

  One county in one district, it’s scary to think about it. If there were ten such counties in Ming Dynasty, the tax money could reach tens of millions. What if there were a hundred of them? How about three hundred?

  Wang Ao's heart was shocked at this moment.

  He followed Fang Jifan's "nonsense" in the past. He didn't take Fang Jifan's many absurd things seriously, but now looking back and thinking about it carefully, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was wrong.

  Behind the seemingly absurdity, to some extent, is Fang Jifan really absurd? It's more like, there are too many absurd and bizarre things in this world, which set off Fang Jifan's normality.

   Liu Jian said solemnly: "Immediately hurry up and go to Dingxing County, so that Dingxing County will not **** the silver to Beijing for the time being, so that nothing happens. The imperial court should transfer a battalion of troops to go."

   "Grand Liu, the deployment of troops...I'm afraid...you need His Majesty's will."

   "Then ask for an order." Liu Jian's eyes lit up.

  Others are also beaming, as if it has been the New Year.

  For rich people, every day is Chinese New Year.

  The poor only pointed to the full meal during the two days of the Spring Festival.

  Look at that Fang Jifan, I heard that he wants a cow for a meal, isn’t that just celebrating the New Year all day long?

  But...why no matter what happy event, as long as I think of Fang Jifan, I suddenly feel dull.

  Liu Jian cheered up and waved his sleeves: "See you!"

   "Let's go, see you."

   Li Dongyang let go of his heart.

  He, who also served as the Minister of the Household Department, suddenly had a terrible idea.

   What if the new tax law is implemented everywhere in the world?

   What if the whole world implements the new New Deal?

  When this idea popped up, it was like Pandora's box, which couldn't be closed.

   No way...too aggressive.

  Governing a big country is like cooking a small dish.

  Everyone returned to Fengtian Temple in mighty force.

  …

  Emperor Hongzhi was relieved at first, thinking that his money was saved.

  I almost let go.

  I'm always too soft-hearted.

But just when he breathed a sigh of relief, looking down at the running script on the case, Xiao Jing quickly raised his thumbs up: "Your Majesty's running script is flamboyant, charming and not vulgar, and has profound attainments. It is really the true biography of Wang Youjun. This Wang style script The post is like the possession of Wang Youjun, and the slaves admire it, admire it!"

  Emperor Hongzhi pulled his face down.

   "This is the thin gold body modeled after Song Huizong."

  Xiao Jing: "..."

  Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Xiao Jing with disgust on his face: "What's more, I just ran calligraphy, and my heart is impetuous. How can I be flattering and not vulgar, and have profound attainments?"

  Xiao Jing: "..."

  Emperor Hongzhi sighed: "You, learn from Fang Jifan."

  Xiao Jing suddenly thought in his heart, it is time to learn, why does that kid always flatter his ideas?

  Emperor Hongzhi said again: "Learn from his loyalty, instead of being in front of me all day long, slapping horses without stopping!"

  Xiao Jing: "..."

   A terrible thought came to Xiao Jing's mind, has Fang Jifan's sycophantic flattery reached the point of invisibility and ecstasy?

  Your Majesty, this slave has something to say.

  After all, he didn't dare to talk back, and said with a smile: "The crime of slaves is ten thousand deaths, and I must learn from Fang Duwei in the future."

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded.

  The next moment is available.

  Emperor Hongzhi's face changed.

  He saw outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, crowds of people coming towards Fengtian Temple.

"Here it goes again. Didn't I just say that I have no money? I'm very poor. I've done everything I can, and it's only 41.263221 taels of silver. What are they going to do? Is it? I am not easy to bully!"

  Although he said so, Emperor Hongzhi was a little flustered.

  He couldn't stand the frowning looks of all the courtiers who spoke so earnestly.

   Sure enough, the **** came in to report.

  Emperor Hongzhi bit his lip: "Didn't you say I'm tired?"

   "Yes, they said, there is something urgent to see."

  Emperor Hongzhi sighed bitterly, put down the pen in his hand: "Let them come in."

  …

  Liu Jian and others entered the hall, saluted, and shouted long live three times.

  Emperor Hongzhi put his hands behind his back and looked at them with a livid face: "Why are you so hard to force each other? Let me say it again, I never got involved..."

   "Your Majesty!" Liu Jian actually interrupted Emperor Hongzhi: "Your Majesty, please make an order."

  Emperor Hongzhi frowned: "What purpose?"

   "Your Majesty, please issue an order to dispatch an army horse to Dingxing County as soon as possible, and **** the money and food to Beijing!"

  Emperor Hongzhi was so surprised that he was almost speechless: "Why, the money and food books from Dingxing County have been delivered?"

   "Exactly..." At this point, Li Dongyang couldn't help it, and was completely moved. Money, money... Ever since he took up the post of Minister of the Household Department, he hasn't had a good day. Today... he finally has enough money, he said: "This year, Dingxing County pays 820,000 taels of silver. Astronomical figures, Your Majesty, I congratulate Your Majesty, this Ouyang Zhi is truly a world-shocking talent, it can be said that there is no one in the past, and there will be no one in the future."

  Everyone nodded with a smile on their faces.

  Ouyang Zhi is really a talent, steady, loyal, with the style of a general, and decisive in his actions. Unexpectedly, he has achieved such achievements in governing the region.

  Such a shining pearl, even if it is covered with dust, cannot cover its brilliance.

  This person will surely go down in history in the future and become a famous minister of Ming Dynasty.

  Emperor Hongzhi heard...

  He suddenly thought of what Fang Jifan had said to him back then.

  Dingxing County…

   All of a sudden, Emperor Hongzhi felt a sense of relief, and couldn't help the tears in his eyes. After all... he didn't worry about the thief.

  820,000 taels, just one county, this is definitely not a small amount.

Emperor Hongzhi cheered up, and said in surprise: "Oh? Is that so? Only the silver tax?" Subconsciously, he felt that this might not be a good thing. we..."

"Your Majesty." Li Dongyang shook his head: "The population of Dingxing County has increased by 80,000 households, more than 200,000 people. If it is extortionate, why do so many refugees settle down one after another? If the people can't survive, it's too late to escape. , Is there any reason for them to take effect one after another?"

  Emperor Hongzhi's eyes lit up.

   Sure enough... as expected of Ouyang Zhi.

  Emperor Hongzhi thought for a while: "Only collect tax on silver. I'm afraid, as the Qing family said, this will promote industry and commerce, and the people will not be interested in farming. Will it hurt farmers?"

"Your Majesty..." Li Dongyang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He felt that his old face was very red because...he said this, and Emperor Hongzhi was just parroting his tongue: "This year, the grain production in Dingxing County has also increased greatly. Compared with The other counties can be said to be in the lead!"

  Emperor Hongzhi gasped.

Perfect!

  It's so beautifully done.

   "Your Majesty, Ouyang Zhi has a talent for strategy and strategy. This person... can be used to great effect!" Liu Jian was not stingy with his compliments.

  He even thought that he was getting older and older, who would succeed him in three to five years, or ten years later?

  After much deliberation, Ouyang Zhi, a young man, is capable of taking on great responsibilities.

  An excellent prime minister is necessary to assist the king in handling state affairs carefully, and it is only natural to recommend talents for the emperor.

  In the past, I always felt that this son still needs to be tempered, but now it seems that the old man is not as good as him.

  Wang Ao also said sternly: "Your Majesty, the younger generation is awesome. The old minister also thinks that Ouyang Zhi is a man of generosity, great wisdom and courage, and has become a pillar."

   All the ministers nodded.

  If there is one person above the temple who can get everyone's nod and approval, I think... Ouyang Zhi is the only one.

It's like, the aunts who dance in the square are not used to young people anyway, but there is a young man who is very good at disco dancing. An excellent song "The Most Dazzling National Style".

  For such a young man, he can go on blind dates 1,095 times a year.

  Liu Jian hurriedly presented the booklet.

  Emperor Hongzhi lowered his head and looked carefully. The more he looked, the more frightened he became.

   "This is the model of governing the world. I am afraid that Yao and Shun's rule will not be as good as Dingxing County."

   These words... are a bit insulting to the Holy Emperor.

   But...what does it matter? To put it bluntly, no one has ever seen the world of Yao and Shun anyway.

  In Fengtian Hall, the joy suddenly brightened.

Emperor Hongzhi immediately said: "This is due to Fang Jifan's contribution. At the beginning, it was Fang Jifan who asked for a new policy. I was still vacillating, so he proposed to let Ouyang Zhi go to try it. All the prefectures and counties in the world, If everything can be like Dingxing County, then Daming will not be far away from the great rule of the world."

   It was Fang Jifan again.

  Emperor Hongzhi had a smile on his face: "Fang Jifan is my son-in-law and the captain-in-law of Ming Dynasty. For such a great achievement, this time, I must give him a big reward!"

  ...

  Chapter 6, I'm a little tired. I haven't stopped for a moment since morning. My arms are sore and my waist muscles are sore and weak. But... there is another chapter, um, there is really more! man...

  (end of this chapter)