Chapter 16018 Farewell

This is actually a modified version of "dividing a small family into an equal share", and Su You used banditry as an excuse to say that these people were actually forced into a desperate situation by the unreasonable tax system. It would be better to simply exempt them from taxes and let these forces from destroying the land.

transformed into construction.

Su You also listed the Xiangzhou model in detail. After so many years of development in Xiangzhou, the farming population has not actually increased much, but the tax increase has increased sharply. This is a huge result of the imperial court's implementation of scientific planting methods.

The increase in taxes has exceeded the amount of Ding taxes in Xiangzhou, so the court might as well give some benefits to the people and free up the excess population from the local area.

This population can become the construction force for industry, mining, commerce, railways, water conservancy, shipping and other industries.

Therefore, this is still a linked and mutually beneficial process accompanied by industrial upgrading and transformation and adjustment of industrial proportions.

And these industries will prosper due to the injection of construction power, and new tax revenue will be generated, and the court will still benefit.

This is another big brain-burning article. None of the current rulers of the Song Dynasty dare to say that they can understand the pros and cons.

In the capital hall and the joint meeting of the provinces, officials discussed the pros and cons. The biggest problem was not the economy, but the management of the floating population.

It is conceivable that after this law is implemented, a large number of floating people will appear in Hebei. This is a major event that has never happened in China for thousands of years. How to manage it will be a big trouble.

Also, these people are separated from the land, which does not mean that people are no longer dependent on the land. On the contrary, the country is more dependent on the land.

Because land can produce food, if a large number of people are separated from the land, as the population reproduces, the population superimposed on a piece of land will inevitably increase. Once a disaster occurs, it may affect 10,000 people in the past, but it may now affect 100,000 people.

In the past, one Yellow Turban disaster could overthrow the Han Dynasty, but now it might become ten Yellow Turban disasters.

The officials of the Song Dynasty were not fools, they could all think of these problems.

Soon, officials were divided into three groups. One group believed that this method was unfeasible and dangerous.

One group believes that this method is feasible and the benefits can be expected.

One group believes that although this method has great benefits, it also has risks. Before a way to eliminate risks can be thought of, long-term thinking must be taken.

The three factions quarreled fiercely, and eventually the issue became a major topic of current affairs. It was published by Yan Xiaoshan in the "Times" and spread to the people.

This will cost the lives of officials. The tone of the people is surprisingly unanimous - support, resolutely support!

This is because Su You did not allocate the land to the land, which means that it did not harm the interests of the land holders as it did in history.

Because according to Yuanyou's updated policy, land tax was paid in proportion to the yield per mu, and the promotion of Nanhai rice seeds, Laishan No. 1, Dongshengzhou crops, and supporting scientific planting methods allowed the yield per mu in the Song Dynasty to continue to grow.

It was only now that Su You mentioned it that everyone suddenly realized that the tax for increasing production had already quietly exceeded the Ding tax!

Not to mention the rapid increase in commercial taxes, the increase in agricultural taxes alone can offset the Ding tax!

The imperial court is here to trick us stupid people!

So the problem came. It was agreed that Yuanfeng would reorganize the system to save administrative expenses, and the Empress Dowager would implement benevolent policies and reduce palace expenses. Newspapers were shouting about cutting redundant troops, cutting redundant officials, and expanding the territory every day. The imperial court had increased so much tax revenue.

, with so many warehouses filled, is it our turn now?

This rumor quickly rose from the people to local officials, and many local bigwigs began to "please for orders for the people." Fan Chunren, Wang Cun, Su Song, Han Wei, Zhang Fangping, Zeng Bu, Cai Jing, and even Lu Huiqing and

Xing Shu, both wrote letters to express their support.

The big guys not only expressed support, they also provided additional opinions.

For example, the problem of population migration is very simple. These people always have to be employed and settle down. Can't it be solved by the employer's joint and several liability system plus a formal management declaration and official filing?

For example, when it comes to food issues, wouldn’t the facilities such as Changping Cang and Guanghui Cang a few years ago be the best solution to this problem?

Moreover, worrying about this issue is actually somewhat unnecessary. In central Sichuan, Suzhou, Huzhou and Zhejiang, thousands of people cultivated and fed tens of thousands of people decades ago. Nowadays, the transportation in the Song Dynasty is different from that in the Han and Tang Dynasties, so food can be adjusted very quickly.

At that time, the ministers had many disciples, old teachers, and friends, and they all wrote letters one after another to do their work. Situ's proposal was the first of its kind in the history of benevolent government. The scholar-officials did not participate in it and actively promoted it.

What about Ping Tianxia?

Today's prime ministers are not as tough as Sima Guang and Wang Anshi. They lack the spirit of "even if there are thousands of people, I will go", so they are suddenly under a lot of pressure.

As a result, Su You was also under a lot of pressure. I have worked hard for decades, but my popularity is so good? It was just a trial application for a memorial. Now that it is so big, do I still need to live?

Also, can you decide quickly? This is still waiting to be patrolled around!

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At the end of February, Bianjing, Yujin Garden.

Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu bid farewell to Wen Yanbo here.

The old man was born in Jingde in the third year of Zhenzong, and he is already eighty-four years old today. He is still energetic and strong, with a strong body and a clear mind. His long standby time was so long that Su You once suggested that the Jingshi University School of Medicine set up a special project to study it - Senior Brother, this violent

Grumpy old man, how did he live so long?

Of course, Zhao Kai would not pay attention to such a ridiculous proposal. What a joke, even if you are a prince, the old man's stick will be in vain!

What a blessing!

When Gao Taotao and Sima Guang Lu Gong first came to power, Wen Yanbo was afraid that they would not be able to suppress a bunch of troublemakers, so they specially invited him back to the capital to take charge.

Wen Yanbo did live up to the high expectations. Sima Guang was ill for a long time. It was he and Lu Gongzhu who kept the court elegant and quiet.

Su You and Fan Chunren, who were later elected, were also recognized as "good prime ministers" by current commentaries.

In fact, the old man stopped taking office after being in charge for a year, and he wrote several times to beg to leave.

Gao Taotao issued two edicts in a row, saying: "Xi Bo is good at taking care of his old age, and the Grand Duke comes here on his own; Duke Mu of Lu has no son to care about, so the elder will leave. The Duke thinks that he is doing well, and he alone does not pity the court?"

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He also said: "When Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was engaged in fighting, he was still able to recruit Li Jing when he was already old, but Emperor Mu and Emperor Wenzong were unable to use Pei Du when he was still ill when Yan was in peace. The effect of curing chaos can be seen from this."

The old man was frightened after reading the edict. What do you mean? Does it mean that if chaos occurs in the court after I leave, it will be my fault?

So he didn't dare to leave and stayed for another four years.

Now the horse has been put on for several rides, and the Prime Minister has been replaced by the fourth one. The old man dare not stay any longer, and even invites him to go.

In Gengxu, the imperial edict was given to the Grand Master, and the three divisions of the Kaifu Yitong were appointed to protect the emperor. Shannan West Road Jiedushi was appointed as an official, and the division chief was ordered to prepare a book of etiquette and orders.

The old man wrote a letter saying that he thought the reward was too generous and begged to be exempted from the gift.

Gao Taotao followed, but in order to show his gratitude and respect to Wen Yanbo, he held a farewell banquet for Wen Yanbo in Yujin Garden.

It is nearly March, and the weeping willows in Yujin Garden have begun to take out their thin green leaves, and some early-blooming peaches and plums have begun to bloom. The black swans with their flight feathers clipped are swimming leisurely with their little swans in the garden, creating a beautiful scene in spring.

Except for Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu, all the ministers came to support him.

Gao Taotao ordered Zhao Xu to toast Wen Yanbo several times on his behalf, and ordered the ministers to write poems to congratulate him. Finally, he invited Wen Yanbo to the pavilion, and asked Zhao Xu to stand aside and talk to Wen Yanbo through the curtain.

Gao Tao said: "The great talent of Grand Master Wang Zuo was able to defeat the demons and become the Prime Minister. Although he was removed from the throne with human words, the world's hope is growing."

"When I returned to the Prime Minister, I was loyal and sincere. I first suggested the throne, but never said anything after that. I didn't know about it until the age of Shenzong."

"What I admire about the Grand Master is not only that he is the first to propose important proposals, but also that he has the merits. He is a mature minister who has experienced the world for a long time and has unique experience. His knowledge and opinions are enough to convince others, and his discussions are enough to determine the country."

Wen Yanbo quickly thanked him: "What I did was for the sake of the country. What I did at that time was actually what I had to do at that time."

"Even if the old ministers don't say anything, there must be good ministers who do. It's really not worthy of such a grand encounter as the Queen Mother."

Gao Taotao couldn't help but sigh: "Looking deeply and retreating with humility, possessing both virtue and talent, Long Changqi was able to teach two disciples, Taishi and Su Mingrun, and he really made a great contribution to our Song Dynasty. Ouyang Xiu's theory at that time, it seems now, is inevitable

Too harsh."

Wen Yanbo bowed and said: "It is true that the teacher's ethics are as profound as Mount Tai, but Ouyang Wenzhonggong's comments at the time were also unknown to Master Long's virtue, and he thought they were just sensationalism and harshness in order to gain fame."

"If the two gentlemen knew each other and met underground, they should bow to each other and smile."
Chapter completed!