Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Can man conquer heaven?

Zhu Biao raised his head and looked at Su Jing: "Master Su, can man really defeat heaven?"

After hearing this, Su Jing thought for a moment: "I think it should be possible. It can't be done now, but it can be done one day."

After all, artificial rainfall was done in the previous life. Although it cannot be said to defeat the sky, at least it interfered with the sky.

"Since Master Su said this, the student must believe it."

Zhu Biao's eyes became firm again: "Students will definitely solve the problem of land annexation completely!"

Land annexation!

Su Jing's eyes widened. She didn't expect that Zhu Biao was struggling with such an eternal problem.

Good guy, I really shouldn’t have persuaded you just now!

"Prince, it's better not to think about this matter for now."

Su Jing took out a piece of sesame seed cake and ate it slowly, trying to change the subject.

"Do not."

Zhu Biao was not moved at all: "Master Su, since the first time I heard about the land annexation issue from Master Su, the students have already thought about how to solve it. Later, they even consulted Master Su many times. What Master Su said The student thought carefully about the land leasing method proposed for a long time and felt that it should be the best way."

Zhu Biao never gave up on solving the problem of land annexation. This was his inner persistence.

However, Su Jing felt her head hurt when she heard this.

Can anyone solve this matter?

"Prince, that's just what I said casually, don't take it seriously."

Su Jing's eyes turned to the window in the car. The sun was a bit hot at the moment. Fortunately, the trees on both sides of the official road were quite tall, so it was not so hot when driving under the shade of the trees.

However, Su Jing's mood was obviously not as comfortable as this cool place, and now he only felt regretful.

I had said too many things casually with Lao Zhu, Zhu Biao and others before.

If we really want to discuss it, there are actually many contents that cannot withstand scrutiny and are even contradictory.

After all, Su Jing is not an all-rounder. Many of the things he knows are things he saw somewhere in his previous life.

Many thoughts and words were gathered into Su Jing's mouth without careful screening and integration. It is normal for there to be conflicts.

Su Jing has thought of one thing now, that is, she and Lao Zhu mentioned the matter of the Southern Japanese and the Northern Captives before.

But before that, when giving lectures to Zhu Biao and several other princes at the Prince's Mansion, the Japanese silver mines were also mentioned.

The problem of Japanese pirates in the south cannot be completely solved. Even if we know that there are silver mines in Japan, how can we take them down?

In the final analysis, many of Su Jing's remarks are actually just words on paper and have not been put together with practical plans.

For example, now, Zhu Biao has brought the topic to the solution to land annexation.

God!

Su Jing knew the outcome of some things in her previous life, but could it be the same in Ming Dynasty?

Su Jing didn't know at all.

Because when he said this to Zhu Biao or Zhu Yuanzhang, he didn't think so much at all.

It's a theory, you can say it in any way, as long as it can be justified.

However, for Zhu Biao, he took everything Su Jing said seriously into his heart.

"Master Su may have just said it casually, but after the student thought about it carefully, he felt that it was feasible."

Zhu Biao did not change the topic because of Su Jing's words, but expressed his attitude extremely firmly.

Su Jing knew Zhu Biao's temperament, and if she didn't make things clear with him now, she would not be able to get through this matter.

Zhu Biao is not an ordinary person and cannot implement his own ideas. He is a prince. In a few years, Lao Zhu will hand over all national affairs to him.

He is called the Prince, but he does the things of the Emperor.

When the time comes, I'm afraid Zhu Biao will really go ahead with it.

"Prince, tell me what is possible?"

Su Jing asked rhetorically.

Zhu Biao said firmly: "Master Su, you have said to your students before that the biggest reason for land annexation is the profit-seeking nature of landlords. As long as land can be bought and sold, landlords with money and land will continue to annex the land of poor people." , because the poor people do not have the ability to cope with the disaster years, and when they have no food to eat, the only way out is to sell their fields."

"Whether it is the emperor, officials, or other dignitaries, to put it bluntly, they are all landlords, and the land will naturally flow into the hands of these people."

"So, the only way to solve the root cause of this problem is to ban the sale of land. Master Su said that your land belongs to the state. Only leasing without sale can completely solve this problem."

Zhu Biao did not repeat what Su Jing said before without thinking, and also added his own thoughts.

Su Jing said calmly: "Okay, since you think this method can really solve it completely, have you ever thought about the issue of land recovery?"

"Now the Ming Dynasty's land has been divided and rewarded to countless meritorious officials. The prince feels that if the land sale is really to be abolished, it can only be turned into a lease. Should this be the first step to take back the land? How to take it back?"

Even though the Ming Dynasty was still in its infancy, there were only a few people on the land, and a lot of unowned fertile land was abandoned, but most of the fertile land was actually in the hands of the emperor and many meritorious officials.

The emperor rewarded meritorious officials. In addition to official positions and titles, as well as some gold and silver, the most important thing was land.

Fields were the most powerful means of production in feudal society, and they were also incomparable to gold, silver, and jewelry.

Lao Zhu conquered the world and became the emperor from a big-headed soldier.

Those heroes under his command who have gone through life and death cannot just share some gold, silver and official positions.

As for things that have been taken out, it is difficult to get them back, especially if there is no valid reason.

In one sentence, Su Jing asked Zhu Biao about the first problem encountered by this plan, which can also be said to be the most difficult problem.

However, Zhu Biao did not panic and replied directly: "Master Su, the students have already thought about this. The land that has been awarded will not be moved for the time being. It is not appropriate to use too much force at the beginning of such a reform. It is better to work slowly and carefully." The essential."

"But the sale of land must be prohibited. All common people's land belongs to the imperial court and is distributed to the common people for cultivation. However, the land deed belongs to the imperial court. If a large household wants the land, it can only be leased. At the same time, the lease term and price are fixed. The longer the term, the more the land will be leased. , the higher the single-year rental price.”

"As for the royal land, we use the grace order to continuously disperse it to the heads of individuals, and continue to disperse it to ensure that there will be no vassal kings who own too much land."

"The order of grace can also be applied to those heroes who were granted titles in the Ming Dynasty. Their land also needs to be continuously distributed to future generations."

……

Zhu Biao spoke eloquently. It was obvious that he didn't think this was feasible just because of his enthusiasm, but he had a certain idea.

However, in Su Jing's ears, these seemed too naive.

That's right, it's naive.

You can talk about some things in casual conversation, but if you want to actually implement them, it is not simple at all.

"Drink some water first."

Su Jing was not in a hurry to express her opinion, but handed the kettle to Zhu Biao.

After all, after talking for so long, it’s time to get thirsty.

"Thank you Master Su."

Zhu Biao took the kettle and drank it.

After Zhu Biao finished drinking the water and plugged the kettle, Su Jing said: "Prince, you probably haven't told your father about this idea yet."

"The student knows that he still has some shortcomings, so he has not yet reported it to his father." The carriage kept moving forward, and the body of the carriage inevitably bumped, but Zhu Biao's body was exceptionally upright.

Su Jing nodded: "Fortunately, at least you didn't tell your father. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do."

"Huh? What does Master Su mean by this?"

Zhu Biao suddenly didn't understand.

Su Jing said lightly: "If you told me, then your father would definitely be able to guess that this idea has something to do with me. What should I do if you come to me to accuse me?"

"condemn?"

Zhu Biao became even more confused, and he immediately said: "Master Su, the student doesn't understand."

Su Jing said lightly: "Because what you are talking about has actually been done by someone in history. How could your father agree to such a policy that is destined to fail?"

Zhu Biao was stunned. Su Jing's words were undoubtedly a heavy blow to him.

After a moment, Zhu Biao cupped his hands towards Su Jing and said, "Please give me some advice, Master Su."

At this time, the carriage suddenly thumped, and then the entire carriage tilted to one side. Even Su Jing and Zhu Biao were shaken and hit directly into the carriage.

"Master Su, are you okay?"

Zhu Biao ignored his pain and immediately asked Su Jing.

Su Jing waved her hands, shook her head and said, "I'm fine. You should first take a look at what's going on outside."

"Yes, Master Su."

Zhu Biao immediately opened the carriage door curtain and walked out.

It turned out that there was a cave-in on the official road, and the wheels sank directly into it. Fortunately, the carriage did not overturn, so it was not difficult to solve it.

With the concerted efforts of all the guards, the carriage was quickly pulled out of the pit.

"You leave two people behind and find some rocks to fill the hole. Don't let the subsequent carriages sink in again."

Zhu Biao gave instructions and returned to the carriage again.

"Master Su, he's fine now."

Zhu Biao said to Su Jing.

Su Jing smiled and said: "It's okay, it's just a trivial matter, it's normal."

It's normal if the road is not good when you are away from home. Su Jing is not a hypocritical person.

"Master Su, please continue."

Zhu Biao immediately returned to the state of asking for advice.

Su Jing said calmly: "Okay, let me continue. The ban on land trading actually dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. Prince, you should still remember the land system at that time."

"Students remember that the Western Zhou Dynasty implemented the well-field system."

Zhu Biao replied immediately.

Su Jing smiled: "Yes, the well-field system is the land system of the Western Zhou Dynasty, but it was not the first to be created by the Western Zhou Dynasty. It had already been implemented during the Xia and Shang Dynasties, but it was fully developed during the Western Zhou Dynasty."

"At that time, there was a saying called 'fields are not open'. The simple explanation is that the well-field system has the nature of public land ownership, and land cannot be transferred or bought and sold at will."

"Prince, do you think this public land system is very similar to the land system you mentioned?"

After Su Jing finished speaking, Zhu Biao was really a little stupid.

Because he wanted to study the land system, Zhu Biao had not read any historical materials.

For example, in the Tang Dynasty, he knew that there was a policy prohibiting land sales. Even if land sales were really to be carried out, it would have to be approved by the 'ultimatum', which was the government's approval.

This is also the reason why Zhu Biao was confident to implement the ban on land sales. After all, the land in the Ming Dynasty was originally divided into official land and private land.

Official land itself cannot be bought and sold. What needs to be done now is to add this layer of prohibition to private land.

But what Zhu Biao didn't expect was that Su Jing did not mention the Tang Dynasty, but the Western Zhou Dynasty.

The land system of the well-field system was surprisingly similar to his idea.

"It's indeed very similar."

After coming back to his senses, Zhu Biao nodded.

Su Jing did not look at Zhu Biao and just continued: "Yes, to put it bluntly, the root cause of land annexation is actually the private ownership of land. When land becomes private property, buying and selling will naturally occur."

"If the land were publicly owned, this problem would not exist. However, the development from public ownership to private land is itself caused by the trend of social development. The prince now wants to turn this trend back. Do you think it is possible?"

Zhu Biao remained silent. He had prepared many answers to Su Jing's questions.

About how to implement it, about the problems you may encounter...

But at this moment, he found that the answers he had prepared seemed useless.

Because what Su Jing said, in summary, is the general trend.

The general trend is like this, how to go against it?

"Master Su, have you always lied to students before? No, Master Su will not lie to me!"

Zhu Biao was a little confused, and there was hesitation in his eyes when he looked at Su Jing.

Su Jing was helpless, but after all, it was the bitter fruit she had planted in the first place.

It's okay and Zhu Biao talked too much, causing him to be unable to come out.

"Prince, of course I won't lie to you."

Su Jing said slowly: "It's just that the public ownership of land I mentioned at that time requires a prerequisite."

"What premise?"

Zhu Biao immediately asked.

Su Jing said: "A court that sticks to one thing and ends with the other."

"It's that simple?"

Zhu Biao was a little in disbelief.

Su Jing shook her head and said: "Prince, I think you think too simply. For example, in the Tang Dynasty, land sales were banned at the beginning, and the government implemented them very well, but as time went by, this ban became With just a piece of paper, even the government itself relaxed the restrictions. Why do you think it is?"

Zhu Biao was silent for a moment and then said: "Because in the late Tang Dynasty, the vassals and towns had been separated, the court's orders had no effect on the local area, and the government orders naturally could not be implemented."

Su Jing nodded and said: "Yes, it can be seen that banning the sale of land is not a good solution to the problem of land annexation. Prince, your idea is very good, but it is just an idea."

Having said that, Su Jing also felt that it was almost done.

If you continue talking, you will have to overthrow the emperor, which is not easy to say.

This is the limitation of the times, and it is also the process that must be experienced in the development of the times.

A person who is half a step ahead of his time is a genius; a step ahead of his time is a madman.

The end of the madman will not be good. (End of chapter)