Imperial Master of the Ming Dynasty

Yang Rong thought about it seriously, and then introduced his considerations to Zhu Gaochi in detail.

Spreading labor into acres of land is indeed a very novel and attractive measure, and it is not just empty talk.

But it comes with huge risks.

First of all, the people who go to the various chief envoys to be responsible for implementing the work-sharing system must be strong and powerful, otherwise they will easily be ignored by the local government.

It is not difficult to understand that local interest groups are inherently resistant to changes in any inherent affairs, which will greatly affect all officials in the entire interest chain.

In addition, the nature of the apportioned acres and the specific implementation measures for the apportionment must be carefully considered, and it is difficult to achieve a one-size-fits-all approach across the country.

Who "actually" pays for the corvee fees assigned to the fields? Are there other ways to avoid it?

Should the land owned by officials such as the royal family, lords, nobles, etc., which previously enjoyed tax exemptions or tax reductions, be treated the same as the private land owned by ordinary landowners?

It is questionable whether the composition of the first batch of officials responsible for the reform is stable and credible.

Finally, the amount of tax that needs to be paid to the court every year after apportionment is also controversial. It can even be said to be extremely risky, and a little carelessness may lead to failure.

In addition, there are also disputes over spontaneous supervision by the private sector, and relevant laws must be revised in advance to prevent them.

For example, if a powerful local landowner violates allotments, other people can obtain benefits by reporting the violation, but the government that receives the report must ensure that there will be no retaliation after the report is made.

All in all, these scattered problems, big and small, may not seem to be a big deal, but in fact they may lead to the death or loss of office of the person responsible for apportionment, or they may lead to reform, just like Wang Anshi's reform, where he leaves at the grassroots level. So done.

After listening to Yang Rong's calm analysis, Yang Shiqi was silent for a long time and insisted: "I think this is absolutely impossible!"

Xie Jin also echoed: "Your Highness, this method is too dangerous, please consider it carefully."

"Are you afraid?" Zhu Gaochi turned around and asked in an indifferent tone.

The three of them bowed in unison: "I don't dare."

"This is His Majesty's will, and I cannot disobey it."

Zhu Gaochi's tone revealed a kind of perseverance: "Your Majesty has made up his mind and will definitely implement it until this law is implemented."

His voice became deeper and deeper, with an irresistible majesty, "This matter is not negotiable!"

The three cabinet ministers immediately fell silent.

Yang Rong secretly said: "No wonder the eldest prince has not relented at all about tax reduction and exemption. It turns out that Emperor Yongle's attitude towards the landowners in the south of the Yangtze River has not changed at all. Punishing the ten Xiaoru clans is probably just a teaser. Emperor Yongle is really a hero, but he can't even be so ruthless. He can handle any matter that offends the interests of a large number of landlords decisively."

Sighing, Yang Rong thought leisurely that, judging from the current situation, Jiang Xinghuo's talent may have reached the level of "all over the world".

As long as such a policy of allocating labor to farmers is really implemented under the strong promotion of Emperor Yongle, the people's hearts will completely surrender.

The empire gained by Emperor Yongle's rebellion was now secure!

Genius in the world!

admire!

I am so impressed!

On Yang Rong's side, Yang Shiqi was originally responsible for this matter, but now Yang Shiqi suddenly found that he was not qualified to participate in the discussion. Emperor Yongle and the eldest prince have already made it clear that they are going to fight. If he stops them again, he will completely anger them.

Yang Shiqi sighed: "I am willing to obey the emperor's order."

Xie Jinze didn't say a word, his attitude was silent, and he was not as shocked as Zhu Gaochi expected.

This was the first time that Zhu Gaochi felt that there was actually an invisible barrier between the cabinet officials who had been getting along with him quite harmoniously for several months and him.

It's like there are two groups of people on both sides of the abyss because of their different positions.

"Ahem, cough, cough." Zhu Gaochi felt depressed for a moment and waved his hands in disinterest, "Everyone, please go back and rest."

Xie Jin and the others stood up and saluted, then said goodbye and left.

Side door.

It was already late at night, and the late summer evening breeze was gradually mixed with a hint of autumn.

When they arrived in front of their respective carriages, Xie Jin, Yang Shiqi, and Yang Rong stopped almost at the same time.

The first person to speak was Yang Shiqi, who was usually the most particular about nourishing his energy, and his attitude was also the most intense, instantly making the atmosphere tense.

"What are Jiang Xinghuo's intentions? He is so evil!" Yang Shiqi angrily yelled, "If the work-sharing system is implemented, the already heavy burden on the Jiangnan gentry will be crushed into a huge mountain!"

"After all, it benefits the country and the people." Yang Rong said something fair, "Jiang Xinghuo is really a rare talent in the world for coming up with such countermeasures. It's a pity..."

"It's just an insult to politeness." Xie Jin sneered: "The prodigal son of a poor family cannot get into the exam, so he is jealous of those who can. If the gentry has to pay the same money as the common people in lieu of doing corvee, then the big guys will have to work hard. What kind of fame can I get in Hanchuang for more than ten years? Bah!"

Xie Jin was so angry that he spit out yellow phlegm in the street in a humiliating manner.

Afterwards, Jie Jin scolded Jiang Xinghuo again and finally felt relieved.

Yang Rong frowned slightly when he saw this, but Yang Shiqi turned a blind eye and became even more angry.

"Your Majesty wants to abandon the scholar-bureaucrats?"

"Does the Tian family govern the country with scholar-bureaucrats, or with the common people?"

"Brother Dongli!" Yang Rong scolded, "Be careful what you say!"

"I admit that Jiang Xinghuo's talent is rare in the academic world," Yang Shiqi said helplessly, "but does this Jiang Xinghuo really think that he is a world-renowned father-in-law like Wang Linchuan? Didn't even Wang Linchuan also end up with the reform being abolished, and he was depressed? What’s the final outcome?”

When the words came to this, Yang Rong listened to Yang Shiqi's complaint and answered unexpectedly.

"Jiang Xinghuo's wisdom may not be inferior to that of King Linchuan of the Song Dynasty, but his heroic spirit today is really not comparable to that of Song Shenzong."

As soon as these words came out, the crowd was stunned for a moment and then fell silent.

The three smart people all realized that a storm that was deeply painful to the landlord class might really blow up from Jiang Xinghuo, an extremely mysterious person, and then sweep across the entire Ming Dynasty.

The three green carriages drove away, and a long sigh came from behind the door.

Zhu Zhanji held his father's hand, still a little unable to accept it for a moment, his little face was full of confusion.

"The three gentlemen are all ministers of the Ming Dynasty. They are the top smart people in the world. They will help the country in the future. But why do they sound like prisoners today?"

"I'm not as good as myself."

Zhu Gaochi patted his son's head, then pulled him back to the room and said casually.

"It's not just that I'm inferior in talent, learning, and endurance, but I'm afraid it's my heart."

Zhu Zhanji stood still, and Zhu Gaochi didn't force himself, looking down at his son.

"Father, my child really understands something today."

"What's the point?" Zhu Gaochi asked with a smile.

"What happened in the Six Dynasties was just a private plan." Zhu Zhanji was a little sad at first, but then said excitedly, "A public-minded person like Jiang Xinghuo, even if he is in prison, truly deserves to be called 'Mr.' . On the contrary, some people who say 'insulting to politeness' cannot afford it."