Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 198 Change Taxes to Rents, Who Says Foreigners Cannot Use It!
There is no king in the world.

Hearing this sentence, Zhu Biao's face changed slightly.

That's right, what Su Jing said makes sense.

"Master Su, if that's the case, what should we do with the fields of the officials, gentry and landlords?"

Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.

It has become a rent, but you still have to pay money and food, but it’s just a change of saying.

Substantive issues have not been resolved.

How could those officials, gentry and landlords with vested interests agree?
It sounds like it's not very useful.

Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and said: "The next method is actually very simple, you know the order of Tweeting Grace from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty."

Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Students know that in order to weaken the strength of the vassal states, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty changed the power inherited by the eldest son of the vassal states into the joint inheritance of the eldest son, the second son and the third son. In this way, the vassal states will be divided more and more. The smaller they are, the easier it is to weaken them."

Su Jing said with a smile: "What if we also use the method of granting grace to the land of these landlords? Let the eldest son, second son, and third son inherit the land, and at the same time stipulate the rent-free years for these lands. It takes one generation as the time for the land. In this way, after the second generation, these fields will need to pay rent."

The core of Su Jing's approach, at first glance, is land reform.

The land was privatized by the emperor, and all the land belonged to the emperor, and the courtiers and common people had the right to rent it.

But in the Ming Dynasty, the era of feudal society, normal land reform was definitely unrealistic.

So, Su Jing used another kind of gentler method to divide the land into the mu.

Of course, the most important reason is that now is the founding of Daming.

Zhu Yuanzhang has absolute dominance, not at the end of the dynasty, the emperor has been coerced by his courtiers.

Zhu Biao savored Su Jing's plan carefully, and murmured: "The method of land inheritance will be stipulated, and how many years will be changed from directly granting land to rent-free..."

In fact, Zhu Biao had thought about this question many times. Now that he heard Su Jing's method, he immediately felt a difference.

Seems to work!

"Master Su, what if the landlord class disagrees?"

Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing again and asked.

Su Jing glanced at Zhu Biao and said: "What are those landlord classes? Don't you? As the eldest son, you are definitely not willing, but what about your younger brothers? Do you think they will be unwilling?"

In Su Jing's eyes, Zhu Biao represented the landlord class and was the eldest son, quite representative.

Zhu Biao immediately said: "Master Su, what the students are saying is not that the eldest son disagrees, but that the head of the landlord class does not agree. After all, they must know the pros and cons of changing the land from tax-free to rent-free."

Zhu Biao's words have already been substituted into the thinking of the landlord class.

In fact, in ancient times, if a family wanted to pass on for a long time, the core was the primogeniture inheritance system.

Only in this way can we ensure that the strength of the family can always be maintained.

If the family is separated continuously, it will only lead to the dispersal of resources and eventually disappear.

The head of the landlord class with a little brain knows this truth.

"Niu Yi, why haven't you understood yet? Do you think Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's order to extend grace has not encountered any resistance?"

Su Jing said indifferently: "In today's Daming, the Son of Heaven is the strongest, such a gentle method is enough to respect the courtiers under him."

"You still remember the prisoner's game I told you. For the whole family, it is naturally the best to integrate all resources."

"But for individuals, this is not the case. The core of the Tweeting Order is to win over groups such as the second son and the third son. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is very powerful in itself. Disagreement has arisen, so how can we stop Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's order to extend grace?"

"The current Daming is also in the same situation!"

After these words, Zhu Biao's whole head was buzzing.

Prior to this, Zhu Biao had had a dispute with Zhu Yuanzhang because of the fact that officials and gentry paid food together.

The final result is that Zhu Yuanzhang will deal with this matter after Zhu Biao ascends the throne.

When the time comes, let him do the work.

Zhu Biao didn't dare to tell Zhu Yuanzhang about the matter of sharing the property with his mother.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang has already been annoyed by the fact that officials and gentry pay food together, and if another stall enters the mu, I am afraid that it will anger Zhu Yuanzhang even more.

But now, after listening to Su Jing's analysis, Zhu Biao realized that this is the best time.

With this kind of gentle method similar to the Tweet Order, it will take ten years or decades to complete this change little by little.

Because the current Zhu Yuanzhang is stronger than Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and he has no princes under him.

"Student understands, thank you Teacher Su for teaching!"

Zhu Biao bowed solemnly to Su Jing.

It seems that the agricultural tax is abolished, but in fact it is to promote the integration of officials and gentry to pay grain and share the income per mu.

Once the rent-free period expires, even officials and gentry need to pay rent.

And the rent is based on the number of acres of land. The more land you have, the more rent you will pay.

Not to mention completely eradicating land mergers, at least many of them will be curbed.

Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao, frowned and said, "Why do you thank me for my teaching? What I teach is not for your own good, but something that is not good for you."

Such a reform plan directly touched the interests of the landlord class.

Su Jing, a student, obviously belongs to a wealthy family, that is, the landlord class.

If it is carried out, his interests will be damaged.

The reason why Su Jing was able to flirt with Zhu Biao like this is also because of this.

Zhu Biao is the eldest son of the landlord class, and Zhu Biao will be done after hearing what he is talking about.

After all, it is a matter of self-interest.

Su Jing also understands this kind of thing very well.

"No, what Master Su said is for the sake of all the people in the world, the students naturally have to thank Master Su."

Zhu Biao bowed again towards Su Jing.

Seeing Zhu Biao's solemn attitude in front of him, Su Jing was also a little bit troubled.

Good guy, this student of mine doesn't want to be a saint, does he?

This is not a good thing.

"Niu Yi, listen to my teacher's persuasion. This matter is over after listening to it. If the truth spreads, I'm afraid that our lives will be in danger."

Su Jing warned with a serious face.

If this kind of thing that seriously endangers the interests of the landlord class is leaked, the danger of life is not a joke.

That is to say, Zhu Biao is Su Jing's student, and Su Jing understands his nature, otherwise he would not have said it.

"Master Su, don't worry, the student's family background is not bad, so don't worry about safety."

Zhu Biao said seriously to Su Jing.

This teacher is worried about safety, Zhu Biao, a student, needs to be given a shot in the arm.

If there is still a problem with the person the crown prince wants to protect, it will be a serious matter.

"Niu Yi, you don't have to worry about being a teacher. Don't look at me having a lot of property, but at worst, I will go back to the mountains and forests. I can give up everything, but you have to be careful."

Su Jing said lightly.

For him, everything in Lishui County is just an accessory of this journey.

Just a spice to improve your life.

Daming is not in his previous life. He has a Skynet system, cameras everywhere, and his identity information is still connected to the Internet.

It's not that difficult if you really want to retreat.

Zhu Biao, on the other hand, has a great family and a great career, and Zhu Yuanzhang placed high hopes on him.

Destined not to be as chic as him.

"Students would never let something like this happen."

Zhu Biao said very seriously.

"Okay, is there anything else?"

Su Jing asked with a smile.

Originally, Zhu Biao had forgotten everything that Zhu Biao had asked, so it went a little too far.

Zhu Biao said: "Master Su, this agricultural tax reform is a way to increase revenue, so what about reducing expenditure?"

"Nowadays, Daming's military expenditure is huge, and this part must not be missing."

The remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty are still there, and this has always been a serious worry for Daming.

Although there was only a great victory, the consumption of money and food in this war was also huge.

At the same time, because this is the period of the founding of the country, the number of men is limited, and there are not so many soldiers.

Even after winning the battle, the number of troops is still reduced.

The matter of stationing and training troops is also a very important matter for Daming.

The consumption of food and grass is also huge.

Su Jing said with a smile: "Nowadays, Daming has just gone through wars and the population has withered. It needs to use soldiers and train them at the same time. There are not enough men to reclaim wasteland. This is the reality, right?"

In one sentence, Su Jing connected the relationship between military use and agricultural production.

At the end of the day, someone has to be there.

Fighting requires people, and farming also requires people.

It has to be the labor force of young and middle-aged people, not the old, weak, sick and disabled.

"What Master Su said is reasonable, it is true."

Zhu Biao nodded.

Population is a very serious problem for Ming Dynasty.

Only when there are enough people can there be enough labor force.

"So, the tax-to-rent change I mentioned earlier is actually a way to stimulate population growth. Now that the poll tax is no longer collected, the burden on the common people will naturally be lighter, so their desire to have children will also be stronger. "

Su Jing said indifferently: "However, even if the men and women of the right age in Daming are working hard to have children, it will take at least ten years for these children to grow up."

"For the current Daming, it doesn't have much effect."

Tax reforms can also boost fertility.

Zhu Biao was obviously taken aback, but after thinking about it carefully, what Su Jing said really made sense.

For the common people, having children is a matter of consideration.

Of course, Su Jing didn't come here just by opening his mouth. After the Qing Dynasty implemented the integration of officials and gentry to pay food and share the income of the people into the mu, it soon ushered in an explosive growth of population.

This is confirmed by history.

Of course, Zhu Biao didn't know, but he believed in Su Jing.

"Master Su's words are reasonable, but what should Daming do now?"

Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.

The problems were all mentioned by Su Jing, how to solve them?This is what Zhu Biao desperately wants to know.

Su Jing smiled slightly and said: "It's actually very simple, our Ming Dynasty now has tens of thousands or even 10,000+ troops, which can be called."

Tens of thousands?

10,000+?
Su Jing's words immediately stunned Zhu Biao.

"Master Su, when did Daming have so many extra troops?"

Zhu Biao really doesn't understand, the army of Ming Dynasty, he is a prince.

Not just the quantity, but also the organizational system and the distribution of places.

Could it be that the 10,000+ army that Su Jing mentioned was the one that fell from the world?

Su Jing smiled and said: "Niu Yi, you, your thinking is still too limited. When did I say that I want to fight with my own people?"

Don't use your own people?
Zhu Biao was startled again, Su Jing's thinking always made him a little bit behind.

"But Master Su, if you don't need yourself, who else can you use?"

Zhu Biao was still puzzled.

Su Jing shook his head and said, "Why are you so stubborn? Although the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty have gone north, there are still many Mongolian and Yuan Tartars in our Daming territory."

"It's great to use them for war, and it doesn't hurt to die."

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Biao immediately retorted: "Master Su, the students don't understand."

"Is there anything you don't understand?"

Su Jing asked back.

Zhu Biao said: "The Mongolian and Yuan Tartars have a deep blood feud with us Han people, and they are extremely cruel. How can we use them to fight?"

The simple values ​​are evident in Zhu Biao.

Between the Han people and the Mongolian and Yuan Tartars, not long ago, there were still fierce battles between the two sides.

In the war at the end of Yuan Dynasty, there were countless casualties.

How can such family hatred and national hatred be easily washed away?

Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao's righteous indignation and said: "Niu Yi, you are still narrow-minded. We are much more generous than you today. Among the officials of Ming Dynasty, many of them are Mongolian."

"As long as it is a talent, it can be used today. In the face of national affairs, personal emotions cannot be had."

Listening to Su Jing's teaching, Zhu Biao lowered his head: "What Master Su said is that the students are too restless."

Thinking about it carefully, there are indeed Mongols on top of the Ming Dynasty Hall.

For example, Shi Jiabao, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, belongs to the Mongolian nationality.

It is not impossible to use Mongolian and Yuan Tartars as soldiers to fight.

Su Jing continued: "I know you have read a lot of history books. The Han and Tang Dynasties know it. Think about whether foreign soldiers were used in these two dynasties, and whether foreign soldiers played a big role."

Zhu Biao recalled the history books he had read, nodded after a while and said, "What Master Su said is absolutely true."

Su Jing did not forget to make a patch and said: "Of course, the Anshi Rebellion is a special case. I can tell you about it when I have time, so I won't talk about it here for the time being."

"Think about the Han Dynasty, how did you use it against those Hu people who were willing to surrender?"

Zhu Biao thought for a moment and said: "The Hu army took the lead and charged forward in every battle, very heroic."

Speaking of this, Zhu Biao also wanted to understand.

He brightened his eyes and said, "The reason why Hu people do this is because they want to become Han people. Only in this way can they enjoy the treatment that Han people can enjoy."

Su Jing nodded and said, "That's right, it's good that you can think of this."

"Now in our Ming Dynasty, there are quite a few Mongolian and Yuan Tartars, and their status is not high. If there is a way to turn them into Han Chinese, do you think they will work hard?"

"If you make good use of these Mongol Tartars, you will have many more brave soldiers charging for nothing."

"Even in terms of military expenses, a lot of expenses can be saved."

According to Su Jing's description, the idea of ​​using Mongolian and Yuan Tartars as an army is simply incomparably beautiful.

However, at this moment, Zhu Biao still had doubts on his face.

(End of this chapter)