Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 392 Passing by Wechsler for a visit
Although Li Zhiyun knew that the situation of the old farmers was not a common situation among the common people in the Tang Dynasty, he still felt worried in his heart.

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the land equalization system and the rent adjustment went hand in hand.

According to the land equalization system, adult men over the age of [-] are granted one hectare of land, [-] mu of permanent land, and [-] mu of sub-field.

Rent and mediocrity modulation means that people pay a fixed amount of taxes according to the system, regardless of whether they are rich or poor.

Rent, that is, land rent, is paid two stones per dyne per year.

Tune, that is, to pay two feet of silk, three taels of cotton, or two feet and five feet of cloth, and three catties of hemp every year.

Yong, [-] days of corvee, plus [-] days in leap years, is regular service. If the country does not need people to serve, you can pay [-] cents per day according to the standard of three feet of silk or three feet, seven inches and five cents of cloth. The amount of the day is called Yong.

On the surface, there is no problem. The fixed tax and the distribution of the land can give the people enough time to produce.

At the same time, this also guaranteed the foundation of the Fubing system.

But the problem is that once the population is too large, land mergers are serious, and the imperial court does not have much land to distribute to the people, the people at the bottom have no land, and they have to pay fixed rent adjustments, which will cause a large number of people to become tenants of the landlords.In order to pay less taxes, the landlord will definitely conceal the population and not report it.

In other words, if you want to use the land equalization system and rent-yong regulation permanently, you must ensure that the population and household registration are always clear, and at the same time prevent land annexation.

Now is the beginning of the establishment of the dynasty, and this kind of worry does not exist yet, but it will gradually become apparent in a few decades.

"Which noble man is the old man as a tenant?"

"Here, Webster." The old farmer pointed to Wei Qu in the distance.

Hearing this, Li Zhiyun looked at Wei Siqi.

The latter bowed his head and said nothing.

Even though this kind of thing had nothing to do with him being told in person, he was still a little scared when Wei Shi was involved.

Li Zhiyun didn't make things difficult for Wei Siqi, chatted with the old farmer for a while, then got up and left.

"Siqi."

"exist."

"This king has been out for a while, and I am very thirsty. It happens that your home is not far away. Why don't you invite me to sit down?" Li Zhiyun said with a smile.

Wei Siqi thought that Li Zhiyun was dissatisfied with Webster because of what the old farmer said just now, and immediately explained: "Your Highness, Webster has a lot of money, and I don't know who the old man was talking about just now."

"What are you talking about, this king just wants to drink water, what has he got to do with that old man." Li Zhiyun comforted him: "Furthermore, selling the land is the old man's own decision, not forced by others."

Hearing this, Wei Siqi was a little relieved, and immediately smiled and said: "Okay, I will take your Highness to Wei Qu to sit and sit. But I have been rewarded by His Highness, and I have already lived in Chang'an. Wei Qu's hometown has not been cleaned up for some time. Please also Your Highness Haihan."

"It's okay."

At this time, Wei Siren said: "Your Highness, why don't you go to my brother's house, he is still farming in Weiqu."

"Okay, you guys lead the way."

"As ordered."

Everyone came to Wei Qu, the house of the elder brothers Wei Siqi and Wei Siren.

There were two children sitting at the door playing with mud, their faces and bodies were messy and looked sloppy.

Wei Siren stepped forward and shouted: "Da Lang."

One of the children raised his head, saw Wei Siren, and said in surprise, "Third Uncle!"

Wei Siqi explained to Li Zhiyun, "Your Highness, that child is my elder brother's son."

"Ah."

After a while, Wei Siqi's elder brother Wei Siyan came out.

Wei Kuangbo had three sons, the eldest son Wei Siyan, the second son Wei Siqi, and the third son Wei Siren.In addition, there are three daughters.

"See His Highness the King of Chu."

"Excuse me." Li Zhiyun helped him up, and said with a smile, "Today's outing, come here to beg for a drink."

"Don't dare, Your Highness is here, the humble house is full of splendor, Your Highness please."

"it is good."

Wei Siyan's house is not big, there is only a courtyard in the middle, and then there are two rooms in the east and west.

The reception room also looked a bit shabby, but it was clean.

After drinking saliva, Li Zhiyun couldn't help sighing slightly as he looked at the desolate Wei family.He also has some understanding of Wechsler's situation.

My wife, Wei Gui, is the daughter of Wei Yuancheng, and belongs to the eldest family.After Wei Yuancheng passed away, the position of patriarch was handed over to Wei Kuangbo, Wei Siqi's father.After Wei Kuangbo passed away, the position of Patriarch was passed on to their third uncle, Wei Yuanzhao.

He had heard about Wei Yuanzhao when he was in Chang'an, he was greedy for money and stingy, but he didn't expect him to be so stingy with his own nephew.

Wei Siyan thought that Li Zhiyun disliked his family, so he was ashamed and confessed: "Your Highness has been wronged."

Li Zhiyun waved his hand, "It's nothing, this king never cares about these things. It's you who was wronged. This king is Wei's son-in-law, so I should take good care of you."

Wei Siyan said: "His Royal Highness has taken good care of Wei Shi by giving the second and third younger brothers a chance. I am very grateful."

"What's the problem at home?" Li Zhiyun asked.

Wei Siyan shook his head, "Second brother and third brother often help me, so there is no problem, thank you Your Highness for your concern."

Seeing that Wei Siyan was a little nervous, Li Zhiyun said: "Don't be nervous, I just came to see today. After returning to the mansion, I will discuss with Guiniang, and I will walk with you more in the future."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Wei Siyan pursed his lips, feeling a little moved.

My third uncle didn't look at him very directly, but the uncle and son-in-law took great care of them.There is a gap, only I know how sad it is.

At this moment, there was a sound of cursing and cursing from outside.

"You guys are lucky. With a pair of female red hands, I deserve to serve you noble girls. I have to carry a bucket of water on weekdays. You make money with needles and threads. You don't have a penny. You just sit and eat. , your eldest brother suffered eight lifetimes of bloody misfortune, and your noble daughters were put on the table. It's not your mother's life, it's your mother's illness."

The further back, the faster the speech, the more venomous the scolding, Li Zhiyun couldn't hear clearly, and he only thought that the woman must be a shrew.

"Who is it outside?"

Wei Siyan's expression changed, and he said in a low voice, "It's a clumsy thorn to make His Highness laugh."

"Oh." Li Zhiyun coughed twice, and said, "I'm going to change my clothes."

"Your Highness, please."

After Li Zhiyun left, Wei Siqi asked: "Brother, don't I often send you money, why is sister-in-law still talking nonsense?"

He's not stupid, his sister-in-law is scolding his sister, and he knows it well.

Wei Siyan smiled bitterly and said, "Your sister-in-law is so kind-hearted and outspoken, I can't persuade her."

If you are afraid of yourself, you will be afraid of yourself, what excuses are you looking for?

Wei Siren: (╬▔dish▔) convex

Hearing this, Wei Siqi frowned, "Brother, you are not a long-term solution to yield to sister-in-law every step of the way.

"What else do you need!" With a thunderclap, a middle-aged woman with a big belly and round waist walked in.

The light at the door seemed to be swallowed up a bit.

Seeing the woman, Wei Siqi and Wei Siren took a step back at the same time.

"Sister-in-law, long time no see."

Seeing them, Wei Siyan's wife disappeared with a big gulp and put on a smiling face.

"The two uncles came back today, but they brought food and clothing to the younger sisters?"

It was said that Wei Siqi was as big as a cow.

He is now working with the King of Chu. Although he doesn’t have to repay the mortgage, his salary is still good, and there are benefits on holidays. Usually, his cousin will help him a little bit, but Chang’an’s consumption is so high. The elder brother is always behind his wife’s back when he does a little bit of money. How much money is given to the eldest brother every day.

"Hey, sister-in-law, be careful with your words. Today, when a nobleman comes to visit, sister-in-law still needs to be cautious in words and deeds."

"Your Excellency?" She thought of the big men in black at the door, and asked, "Who is it?"

"His Royal Highness the King of Chu." Wei Siren poked his head out from behind his eldest brother, and said something, seemingly extremely proud.

Wei Siyan's wife paused, looked around, and asked cautiously: "But sister Gui's husband, King Chu?"

"Ah."

The three men nodded simultaneously.

(End of this chapter)