Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 611 I have a dream

"I don't know why the Holy Majesty summoned the ministers to come? But what about the rumors in the former capital?

I had previously convened a meeting with my colleagues on this matter, and I thought that the Holy Majesty is wise and wise, no matter what will be issued, it must be the result of careful consideration, and the minister waits for the emperor to be rich, and everything should be based on the Holy Majesty's will. This time, there are no important ministers such as the head of the temple to participate in the first book.

As for someone wanting to use this rumor to cause trouble, the ministers and others thought that this generation had ulterior motives, and it was not for the public at all!

Under his selfishness, self-interest comes first in everything he does, and he has no benefit to the country or the people, so it is not suitable to live above the temple!

The Holy Majesty's handling of the relevant people this time is also what should be included in the question, and the officials and others expressed their agreement with this. "

After all the ministers saluted and sat down, the first assistant Wen Tiren got up first, gave a brief explanation of the court movement during this period, and expressed his attitude to Zhu Youjian on behalf of the cabinet: I have tried the rumors about the gentry paying for food. So far, no large-scale opposition has been aroused among the important ministers, and everyone is happy to see the results of dealing with the group of southern officials.

Just as Zhu Youjian guessed, the cannibals are soft-spoken and short-handed. Since the implementation of the New Deal for a few years, the important ministers who are the direct beneficiaries are really embarrassed to stand up and express their opposition.

After hearing the rumors, the important ministers had feelings of resistance and opposition in their hearts, but after careful consideration, they did not get involved in the matter in the end.

Over the past two years, senior officials have received huge benefits.

Usually, under the condition of not making mistakes, each person can enjoy a high salary of several thousand taels of silver every year, and those who have no academic achievements in the family can enter the Imperial College to study, and have a great chance of being elected to other officials in the future. While being grateful in my heart, I also saw the hope that future generations can continue the prosperity and wealth.

More importantly, many of these important ministers who are now in the court do not have too many fields in their homes. A considerable number of them are members of their clans under their banner and have bought a lot of fields in their hometowns for the clansmen. Enjoyed.

For the vast majority of officials who can only return to their hometowns after they become official, even if the emperor cuts it down with a knife, it will not hurt their own interests. Get out, the loss will be huge.

Before the situation is clear, let's look at the wind direction first.

It is fundamental to preserve one's own vested interests.

Since the emperor dared to attack his own family like the vassal, he would certainly not be merciless to outsiders.

"Qi Zou Holy Majesty, are the previous rumors true or false? Has Your Majesty ever considered that this policy has never been done since ancient times, and once it is implemented in the world, it may cause unnecessary turmoil.

At this time when a lot of waste is waiting to be done, the minister thinks that these matters are of great importance, and it is better to plan slowly.

Maybe the sage has the ambition to inspire and innovate, but to govern a big country is like cooking a small fish, and haste makes waste. I hope the sage will think carefully about the key points here! "

After Wen Tiren sat down, Yang Sichang stood up and expressed his opinion cautiously after saluting.

Yang Sichang was born in a family of officials and officials. After several generations of his ancestors returned to their hometowns, they all bought land. However, due to the abundance of Wuling Mountains and the lack of land, in his generation, the family only accumulated more than 1 mu of land.

But even so, the Yang family has the most land among the senior members above the second rank. If the rumored New Deal is implemented, the Yang family will still suffer a relatively large loss.

With Yang Sichang's grade, there can only be 500 mu of land rent-free, and the rest will be calculated at 600 stone per mu and [-]% handed over to the court. At least [-] stone will be paid every year. The income of more than [-] taels has been reduced, which is indeed very painful for Yang Sichang, who has a salary of [-] taels a year.

Although Yang Sichang did not write the book this time after watching the situation, but seeing the emperor calling for a meeting today, he must have wanted to consult their important ministers. After hesitating for a while, he finally decided to stand up and persuade the emperor to reconsider. Maybe other people will second him. If there are more important ministers who oppose this matter, the emperor will have to think about it.

But to Yang Sichang's disappointment, after he stood up and suggested that the emperor suspend the implementation of this policy, no one stood up to echo his suggestion, and the rest of the cabinet ministers including Wen Tiren remained silent, only he stood there alone, This made him feel extremely embarrassed.

"Sit down, Yang Qing. I have already understood what you mean. It is reasonable for you to make public and private comments. However, it is precisely because of this that I have some things to share with you today."

After Zhu Youjian smiled and motioned Yang Sichang to sit down, his face became very calm.

All the ministers could tell from the expressions on their faces that as long as the emperor put on such a posture, it meant that he had already made a decision in his heart.

"Over the past few years, all the ministers have devoted themselves to their duties, self-denial and dedication to the public, and have made outstanding contributions to Daming in different identities. Because of this, there is a great situation where Daming is becoming more and more stable today.

Regarding the merits of Zhuqing, I think about it quietly, and I always feel deeply in my heart. "

Hearing this, Wen Tiren stood up and saluted, and said: "The Holy Majesty is absurdly praised! Daming is able to achieve today's state, it is all because of my emperor's heroic and martial arts, and the ministers are all doing their duty, so it should not be praised by the Holy Majesty!"

The rest of the ministers stood up and saluted in unison: "My lord's false praise! You are ashamed of me!"

"Sit down, gentlemen, I know this in my heart!"

The ministers sat down after saluting again.

"Masters, do you know what the Great Ming should look like in my mind?"

Zhu Youjian got up slowly, with his hands behind his back, and scanned the crowd with bright eyes. His expression was not only solemn, but also high-spirited and excited.

"I always have a dream in my heart.

I want this world to have fields for the tillers, grain for the laborers, houses for the dwellers, clothes for the cold, and doctors for the sick.

The old man is not alone in caring for his relatives, not only in his sons, so that the old will be able to die, the strong will be useful, the young will be strong, and the widows, widows, lonely, disabled and sick will all be supported.

I want to make my Chinese clothes last forever, so that the people of the world will never suffer from hunger, cold and cold, so that people in the world can be avenged for their grievances, so that the talented can be promoted, so that the rich will not be arrogant and the poor. Being able to make a living, so that all people in the world can live and work in peace and contentment!

Life is only a few dozen years, and all the nobles are already past their ages, such as Wen Qing, who is even close to seventy years old.

Looking back on these decades, have you ever sighed with emotion?Are there many unresolved regrets?Are there many wishes that have not been fulfilled?

Have you ever thought that all kinds of things here are fleeting!
We can only experience things in this world, but we cannot really own them!

For thousands of years, countless emperors, generals, and heroes have all been reduced to dust!

We won't be able to take anything with us until the day we die!
As far as I and your lords are concerned, with the current status and power, all kinds of enjoyment in the world can be said to be everything. Fine wine and delicacies, luxury houses and beautiful women are all within easy reach. Maybe some people are satisfied with this, and maybe some people still want more.

However, Zhu Qing, have you ever thought that if you go to the world for a while, it is just for pleasure?The sages said in the scriptures, is it so impossible?

The husband of heaven and earth, the reverse journey of all things, the husband of time and time, the passer-by of a hundred generations!
Since we are traveling against each other and passing by, why don't we use these short decades to leave a strong and colorful imprint in the history? ! "

　Thanks to Sun Zheng for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)