Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 1059

Rectifying the army is a major policy of the imperial court, and it is an act that benefits the country and the people!
For the imperial court, taking back these lands that have been invaded and cultivated privately for various reasons will greatly relieve financial pressure and ensure tax revenue.

For the common people, soldiers and civilians, after these fields are taken back, the burden on themselves will be greatly reduced.

From Shen Yi's perspective, it can be seen that once the Huangzhuang is opened, the imperial court can get rid of the trouble of how to pay for the redemption money, and at the same time, it can also be used to resettle the refugees.

But there is one of the biggest problems, and that is the people!

At the beginning, considering the livelihood of the people who cultivated these fields, the rectification of the military settlements actually only involved the transfer of ownership, that is, it was taken back from the hands of the vassal kings, nobles, and officials and gentry families to the hands of the local government. The tenants have not been changed, and they are still taken over by the original tenants.

The biggest advantage of doing this is that it can maintain stability and will not give unruly people the opportunity to incite civil unrest. At the same time, private land will be converted into official land and military land. Although taxes will increase, compared to land rent , is still greatly reduced. In this way, the burden on the tenants is also reduced, which can be described as the best of both worlds.

The disadvantage is that the workload of the imperial court has greatly increased, and the manpower and material resources consumed have also increased, while Huangzhuang is just the opposite.

After Shen Yi read this memorial, he immediately understood the essence of Huangzhuang, which was actually a re-division of interests.

Originally, the income from these private lands was in the hands of the original vassals, nobles, and gentry, which made it difficult for the court to collect taxes and affected the annual revenue of the treasury. Now, when the land is returned to the court, it is natural to give priority to ensuring that the court taxes.

On this basis, according to the original regulations, there should be no additional land rent, but under the Huangzhuang system, this land rent has been added back.

Although in Huangzhuang, the vassal king will continue to invest money, buy cattle, grow grain, farm tools and even provide housing, but these are guaranteed by the future income of Huangzhuang.

In other words, through this method, the vassal king gave up part of the benefits, but the water flowed slowly and kept the long-term power to collect rent from Huangzhuang's land.

Of course, in this memorandum, there are obvious restrictions on the system, such as the internal supervisor in charge, the local government assisting, and the royal officials supervising the tripartite checks and balances, instead of the vassal king directly collecting and managing rents. The mechanism of land rent.

All these things can play a big role, but it is undeniable that for the common people, the actual burden has not become lighter, at least not in the past few years.

The land rent they have to pay is the same as usual, but after the land rent is paid, how it is distributed has changed drastically...

Shen Yi is not a pedantic person, he is very aware of the benefits of doing so, but this does not mean that no one will object to this matter when it comes to the court.

No, it's actually conservative to say that, because based on Shen Yi's experience, once this idea is released, there will definitely be a large number of officials who oppose it.

To put it bluntly, this Huangzhuang is a partnership between the imperial court and the vassal kings to compete for profit with the people!

This article alone is enough to make the ministers in the court ignore all its benefits, so Shen Yi said that the emperor has given him a big problem.

Things have developed to the present, and the situation has basically become clear. It is clear that the emperor and the vassal princes set up the game together.

Whether it was the acting king making trouble in front of the household department, or the vassal king entering the palace at this time to submit a memorial to the Huangzhuang, in fact, the purpose was to get the household department to support this matter.

"The question is indeed difficult, but I believe that Shen Shangshu will not fail to solve it."

Looking at Shen Yi with a sad face below, Zhu Qiyu smiled calmly and said.

"I know what Shen Shangshu is worried about, but I have already discussed this matter with the kings. Even if it goes to the court, it will not be changed. All the official lands in various places are under the control of the household department, so I just asked you to come here today, and have a look at it together.”

The words were a bit awkward, firstly he said that there would be no further changes, and then asked him to come over for further details, it sounds a little inconsistent, but in fact, the meaning is so clear that it couldn't be clearer.

It means that the Son of Heaven has made up his mind, and he has agreed with the vassals, but they also know that this matter will not be passed in the court, so they asked Shen Yi to come over to find a solution.

This made Shen Shangshu feel worried for a while, after pondering for a moment, he opened his mouth and said.

"Your Majesty clearly learned that this matter involves a lot of things, and it is not a matter of the household department. It really requires the cooperation of all the yamen in the imperial court, especially when it involves the fields of the army, and the military department cannot be bypassed. I'm willing to cooperate with this matter, I'm afraid..."

When encountering this kind of thing, there are usually two paths. Either stand firm, be a direct minister, and painstakingly persuade the holy emperor, but doing so is a bit risky, and the emperor will be angered by a little carelessness, or be obedient. Follow the emperor's will, but if you do so, it is easy to be regarded as a backer, to withstand the pressure from the court.

Thinking of this, Shen Shangshu recalled the seal of the Shangzong Mansion just now, and glanced at Prince Min next to him intentionally or unintentionally, feeling a sense of sympathy for each other.

Of course, for a minister like Shen Yi who has been in the court for many years, he still has a third way, which is to delay and divert trouble.

Shen Shangshu himself did not dare to stand up to the emperor, but there are some people in the court who dare, for example, a certain Minister of the Ministry of War...

However, the emperor obviously expected that he would say that, said lightly.

"The matter over there of the Ministry of War is the matter of the Ministry of War. I only ask Shen Shangshu, what do you think?"

These words made Shen Yi want to cry without tears.

Your Majesty, you made it clear that you are bullying honest people...

What is the matter of the Ministry of War? It is a matter of the Ministry of War. If you have the ability, you should settle Yu Qian first. On his old Shen side, he will definitely not say anything, and is willing to follow him.

But now, the emperor only asked him to come over, obviously he didn't want to touch Yu Qian's nails, so he wanted him to stand out, he didn't bully people like that...

Under the gaze of everyone present, Shen Yi thought for a while, but still didn't dare to agree, but said.

"Your Majesty, this matter is so important that it may need to be decided by the court. I dare not speak in vain."

"National meeting?"

The emperor repeated it lightly, his face became meaningful, and said.

"In fact, there is no need for any court discussion. The kings have this memorial to share the worries of the court. The household department is in charge of buying the silver. If Shen Shangshu thinks this is inappropriate, the household department will issue a regulation and raise the silver. Nothing is impossible."

This was an understatement, but it suddenly made Shen Yi's face darken.

At the same time, the princes on the side also echoed.

"That's right, if Shen Shangshu can come up with money, there is no need to be so troublesome. Since it is a great government policy, I will fully support it."

Just kidding, if he could show it, why would he still use it here to say so much?

Seeing the imperative eyes of the first emperor, Shen Shangshu struggled a lot, but he still couldn't hold it back, said.

"Your Majesty, this proposal is of great importance. If it can be implemented, it can relieve the financial pressure on the imperial court. Therefore, it must be a good thing for the Ministry of Household Affairs. However, there are many policies involved in it. Even if the officials are willing to cooperate, if other government departments do not If you are willing, I am afraid it will be difficult to carry out, please give your Majesty a lesson."

Having said that, it was already Shen Yi's bottom line, and the Ministry of Finance could not obstruct it, but it was also impossible to be this early bird.

After all, there are too many people to offend. If he is not careful, his reputation in the government and the opposition will become a treacherous minister who exploits the people.

King Min dared to submit this memorial because he was a clan, and he didn't care about his reputation, but Shen Yi was different. As a civil servant, he couldn't bear the reputation of oppressing the people!
The so-called ruler and subject are not slaves and masters. At Shen Yi's level, even though he is afraid of the monarchy, he will not agree to everything unconditionally.

When he said this, he had already made a plan. If the emperor wanted to force him to do this, then Shen Shangshu would have no choice but to be a straight minister who violated his words.

However, the Son of Heaven obviously understands this truth, seeing Shen Yi's serious face, Zhu Qiyu also smiled and said.

"What Shen Shangshu is doing with such a resolute look, I don't know, I think I'm forcing my good into prostitution..."

It's almost the same, Your Majesty, Shen Shangshu's eyes were filled with resentment, and he secretly slandered in his heart.

I made a small joke, Zhu Qiyu said.

"Of course, I know what this matter involves. The household department only needs to do its own thing well. As for other things, Shen Shangshu doesn't have to worry about it."

Until he walked out of Miyagi and returned to Hubu, Shen Shangshu still felt unreal in a trance.

It never occurred to him that such an incident would be involved behind such a mere acting king's disturbance in the household department.

In fact, at that time, as soon as he agreed, he regretted it.

This Huangzhuang is clearly a hot potato. From Shen Yi's own standpoint, he must think that it is a good thing for the court to take a break, but even he dare not say that in order to make the court more financially Just raise taxes on the people.

Although Huangzhuang's law is not intended to increase taxes for the people, in fact, it is almost the same. Once such a move is made, it will definitely cause an uproar in the court.

In fact, he only needs to bear it, and when this matter spreads slowly, someone will naturally bear the pressure for him, but...

Thinking of the scene of being surrounded by a group of vassal kings in the palace just now, Shen Shangshu couldn't help but shivered, let's forget it.

Nowadays, these vassal kings are clearly eyeing the profits of Huangzhuang, and to oppose them at this time is to block their way.

It's fine if it's just these vassal kings, but the problem is that the emperor is also standing with these vassal kings. Facing the emperor, Shen Shangshu is really... a bit cowardly.

It's not that Shen Shangshu was born without the so-called character of a literati and the true qualities of admonishing ministers, but that the current court situation does not allow him to do so.

To stand above the court, one must either have a position or have the ability.Standpoint is sometimes more important than ability.

To be honest, Shen Yi knew very well that he was able to sit in this position because of the emperor's promotion and trust. However, today's family relationship is complicated after all, and no one is sure where it will end up.

So for Shen Yi, he can only do his own duty and wait and see what happens. Of course, he is very clear that he can have this kind of position, in fact, because of today's big-hearted and tolerant .

From this point of view, he was indeed doing his best to serve the emperor, and hoped that the emperor would be the ultimate winner. However, it was also because of the kindness of the emperor that Shen Yi was able to avoid being involved in the maelstrom of the royal family and be able to take care of himself alone.

Shen Yi often thought, if everything remains the same, if today's son is the xinxing in Nangong, will he still have such a chance?
The answer is definitely, no!

When Wang Zhen was around, he could get a glimpse of the situation. For Nangong, loyalty and obedience were more important. Therefore, if they were in a different place, and they were all over the court, as long as they had some status, they must be the first to stand up.

For a person like him who only does business and doesn't want to get involved, the best result is to be sidelined.

But the world's affairs are often just so ironic, Shen Yi is very clear that the latter approach is the most effective, on the contrary, such a benevolent act by the Son of Heaven will plant hidden dangers, so that if something goes wrong, everyone can stand by and watch.

So sometimes Shen Yi always thinks, the sage's theory he read tells him that the benevolent is invincible, but the fact is that the ruthless are invincible. Is this really in line with the sage's theory?

Or is the so-called way of a sage just a scam?

After thinking for a while, Shen Yi shook his head, he didn't know the answer, but after all, there is still a place for him in the current court situation.

Since he doesn't have a firm stand, then he must have his own role. Therefore, in the court, Shen Yi basically never fights with the emperor. From the beginning of the mutual market to this Huangzhuang incident, he can Persuasion is persuasion, if you can't persuade, then give in.

Being able to continuously solve all the problems encountered by the household department is the greatest role of Shen Yi's existence.

He also believes that as long as he maintains this point well, then there will always be his position above the court.

If it is said that there is only this one in the palace now, then Shen Yi will definitely not make this compromise, but will choose to insist on direct advice, but after all, the current court situation is not like this.

Therefore, if two evils are in power, he cannot be an admonisher. If people talk about it, let's talk about it. For the sake of the court and for yourself, let's wait and see...

Sighing, Shen Yi stood up and looked in the direction of Miyagi, and put all these thoughts behind him. No matter what his thoughts were, he would try his best to cooperate in the end.

However, what Shen Yi couldn't understand was how to persuade the other ministers, the emperor, besides him?
You know, even if the Ministry of Household Affairs does not object, once it comes to the court meeting, many ministers will inevitably speak out against it. The most he can do is to keep silent.

Not to mention, there is still Yu Qian's stubborn temper. Besides him, although Wang Wen has always followed the emperor, it is probably impossible for him to let the emperor mess around in such matters.

People like Chen Xun, Chen Yi, Wang Ao, and Jin Lian, nine out of ten, are also opposed. Yu Shiyue in the cabinet may be in the middle, but the others are not sure.

However, as soon as this move was made, the great uncle of the Ministry of Rites, the clan reform that has been brewing for a while, is afraid that it will be abolished. After contacting these days, Shen Yi is very clear that Hu Wei really intends to This thing was done, but now...

In short, what really puzzled him was that even if the Son of Heaven persuaded him, how would the Son of Heaven deal with all the other pressures?

(End of this chapter)