Chapter 342 The First Landlord in Kaifeng
Fu San cleared a lot of Ye family servants, and Ye Hua was of course happy to see it. In short, the Ye family had been rich for several years, and the servants in the family were inevitably lazy and lazy. With the heart of an old lady and Bodhisattva, the people below became more and more unruly and brave, and they were stubborn and stealing their master's property. There was nothing they didn't dare to do.
In the past, he was not often at home and could not be restrained. Now Fu San is willing to be a villain, and Ye Hua is just following the flow. He chose a group of veterans who were injured and unable to continue serving in the army, so that they were responsible for the safety of the mansion.
From the families of these people, some servants were selected, all of whom were reliable and honest.
Ye Hua made an appointment with these people.
With a limit of five years, young maids can choose to leave the Ye Mansion for three years or five years after their work is over. As for servants, it is also a five-year period. If you do well, you will be willing to renew your contract after five years and your salary will be increased.
In short, these people are workers hired by the Ye family, not servants.
This is also advocated by Chai Rong.
At present, Prime Minister Fan Zhi is in charge of this area. He is required to clean up the number of servants and limit private soldiers to the generals. For wealthy families and high-ranking officials in the court, he should limit the number of servants, turn the original slaves into hired workers, and do not kill subordinates at will. When the age limit is reached, he should take the initiative to let them go...
Compared with traditional slaves, this practice pays more attention to human value, and mentions the cost of hiring servants from wealthy families. According to the simplest economic logic, if the cost increases, each family will hire less people. In other words, the large family will occupy less human resources. There will be more manpower engaged in farming and doing business, more wealth is created, and the court's tax base will be larger...
From the Political Affairs Hall to the Privy Council, the governance logics of the Great Zhou Dynasty are the same. In summary, they are four words: enrich the country and strengthen the army!
"The Holy Emperor is determined to be enterprising, and all the officials in the court are assisting me carefully. From top to bottom, they all work hard, but there is a group of people who do not work, do not want to work, enjoy their achievements, and make the people confused... If they are not eradicated, how can they be worthy of the kindness of the king and father? How can they be worthy of the people who work hard? They are also the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty, some people work hard to pay taxes, but some can evade taxes. If this continues, wouldn't it be encouraged to make people take advantage of their opportunities? What will the world be like at that time? It's unimaginable!"
Lu Duosun spoke loudly when facing Ye Hua, saying very excitedly.
Ye Hua was too lazy to listen, "Mr. Lu, I only want to know two things now. First, what are you doing with me? Second, what is the injury on your forehead? You come with your injuries, don't you want to mess with me, right?"
Lu Duosun didn't know what it meant to hit the car, but he knew it was not a good thing. He smiled bitterly and said, "This is my mother's beating and has nothing to do with the Marquis."
"Why did Lingtang beat you? Could it be because of the temple?"
"How did the Marquis know?"
Ye Hua also smiled bitterly, "Because I was called too."
"Ah? The Marquis...was he beaten?"
"That's not." Ye Hua said: "My grandmother asked about the Buddhist temple a few times. The old man said that a lay Buddhist who burned incense together found her and wanted her to help and talk to the temple and not to touch their property."
Lu Duoxun widened his eyes. What a powerful bald donkey, he actually walked to Ye Laofengjun. It was really impressive!
Who doesn’t know that Ye’s family has a high seniority and is kind to the Guo family, and his grandson is the champion Marquis. If the old lady says something, no one dares to take the blame for the world!
Thinking of this, Lu Duosun hung his heart.
"Mr. Marquis, what does the old Fengjun mean?"
"Nothing interesting." Ye Hua said: "Grandma told me that she would build a small Buddhist temple in the backyard. She would not go to Daxiangguo Temple in the future!"
"Ouch!"
Lu Duosun was so happy that he slapped his slap. Lao Fengjun was so clear-headed that he was extraordinary!
In comparison, my mother is simply unchanging and should really learn from Lao Fengjun.
"Grandmother can't speak for monks, but there are many people who are willing to speak. I'm afraid you're under a lot of pressure?"
"fine!"
Lu Duosun shook his head and laughed: "Although I don't have the ability to fight and look down on everything I want! But when doing things in the court, you must have such a ruthless spirit! Even if my mother stops me, it won't work!"
"Mr. Marquis, there is only one thing for the officials here. I want to ask the cavalry guards for help." After saying that, Lu Duoxun's eyes were bright and he stared at Ye Hua tightly, for fear that he would refuse.
"Why is it the Cavalry Guard?" Ye Hua asked with a smile after taking a sip of tea.
"Because the cavalry guards are disciplined and have no connection with the temples in Kaifeng." Lu Duosun said: "Marty, do you know that many of the imperial guards in the past believed in Buddhism and did not hesitate to destroy their families and worship Buddha."
"What?" Ye Hua smiled: "A warrior who has killed countless people actually believes in Buddhism. Is it really a smile?"
"Maybe it's because I have too many murders, I want to put down my butcher's knife!" Lu Duoxun smiled and said, "The cavalry guards are heroes and have a clear conscience. The officials also heard that the marquis asked the army to read and read, and understood the truth. If you want to clear the land of the Buddhist Temple, only the cavalry guards can help you with low positions!"
After saying that, he bowed deeply.
Ye Hua nodded, "Okay, I'll order a thousand troops immediately and I'll put you in the formation."
Lu Duosun was overjoyed, "With the Marquis here, I guarantee that the horse will succeed!"
This person is really an action-oriented person. He has already prepared and lit up a hundred Kaifeng yamen runners and set off the road ahead. Ye Hua and his men followed, including Zhao Kuangyi, Ye Zhong and Ye Xiao, as well.
On the way, Ye Zhong was still very curious, "I can't understand why there is so much land in the temple? It's worth the dispatch of the cavalry guards and a big fight!"
Zhao Kuangyi snorted, "Ignorance! I'll ask you, who has the most land in Kaifeng Prefecture?"
"Who else can you be there? The emperor is rich all over the world!"
Zhao Kuangyi sneered: "That's the case, who did you see who gave your own land to His Majesty? No! But I tell you, there are many people who took the initiative to give the land to the temple, and they knelt on the ground and cried and begged to accept it!"
"What?" Ye Zhong couldn't believe it, "They believe in Buddhism so devoutly!"
"Bad!" Zhao Kuangyi spat: "It's the temple that can be tax-free. They hang the fields under the temple, so they don't have to bear taxes and labor service. Speaking of which, the temple is snatching financial resources from the emperor. Do you think they are seeking death!"
"oh!"
Ye Zhong suddenly realized that it turned out that the monk who looked kind and kind was so over-the-top!
No wonder you are unlucky if you dare to fight with the emperor!
Lu Duosun and his men rushed to Daxiangguo Temple, which is the largest temple and the most prosperous market in the world.
From south to north, there were many merchants gathered, setting up stalls next to the open roads around the temple, including medicinal materials from Liaodong, jewelry from the Western Regions, porcelain from the south of the Yangtze River, silk, coral trees from the South China Sea, precious woods... There are all kinds of things.
The monks provide merchants with warehouses, stalls, accommodation, and food... In addition, they are also responsible for grabbing and matching business, and if they fail to complete a transaction, they can get a fee.
In addition, merchants brought a large amount of money, including gold, silver, copper, and flying money. The quality of each company is very good. How should we trade it?
The smart monks are also responsible for the exchange business. In short, they are definitely one of the most good business geniuses in the world.
As early as a few years ago, Ye Hua borrowed money from Daxiangguo Temple. He still had a Feng Dao IOU in his arms... I dare to make money from me, let you know that it is amazing now!
Ye Hua came to the door with the intention of collecting debts.
But what surprised him was that the door of Daxiangguo Temple was opened today, and many monks were waiting outside. The monk in his head looked like he was in his seventies, very old, with a fluttering beard and an old pair of old eyes, full of kindness, like an old man next door.
When he saw the people coming, he hurriedly bowed, "I welcome Lord Lu and the Champion Hou!"
Lu Duosun glanced at him, "The old monk knows everything!"
The old monk smiled, "It's not the power of the old monk, but the boundless Dharma, and the kindness is protected by the heart!"
Lu Duosun rolled his eyelids and said, "Old monk, I wonder if the Buddha told you how to pass this level today?"
The old monk laughed, "Sir, I'm just a stinky skin in the world, and I can take it away at any time, not worth mentioning!"
"It's rare, I'm just looking at death!" Lu Duosun sneered: "Then I'll test the old monk's cultivation today!"
"I can't find it!"
After saying that, the monk led the way, Lu Duoxun followed quickly, and Ye Hua took Zhao Kuangyi and others, and walked into the abbot's room with his hands behind his back.
The decorations in the house are very simple, with only a set of tables and chairs, but the materials are extraordinary, all of which are red sandalwood and nanmu.
"Old monk, this table can support many families, right?"
The old monk smiled slightly, "If Lord Lu thinks it is OK, please take it away!"
"You're willing to bear it?"
"What are you reluctant to let go!" The old monk smiled and said, "In this temple, every brick, tile, a wood and a stone, is given by all parties. It is also a blessing to give back to the people!"
Ye Hua happened to walk in at this time, and he smiled and said, "What a generous monk. I wonder if you are willing to return the land and property in the temple to the people?"
The old monk did not hesitate and immediately said, "The Marquis has his life and everything is up to you. Go and take the land list and check it out for the Marquis to see."
The little novice nodded and ran out.
The old monk asked Ye Hua and Lu Duosun to sit down. He held a teapot in one hand and poured water for the two of them. Only then did Ye Hua notice that the old monk had only one arm and was a disabled person.
"The Marquis saw it, but I want to know why the old monk's left arm is gone?"
Ye Hua smiled and said, "You might as well talk."
Chapter completed!