At the end of Song Dynasty: I want to be the master of ZTE

Chapter 45 The emperor came to my house to drink
"Wang Jiefu implemented the Young Crops Law, which was originally intended to allow the people to use the country without any additional taxes. However, during its implementation, officials increased interest rates at will, refused to lend money for fear of default, and forced apportionments to flatter themselves. What's worse, officials and gentry colluded, and the local government The tyrants take it as their capital, and distribute it to the people at high interest rates to share their profits.

The Green Seed Law was very beneficial, but it did a lot of harm to the people. The root cause was that it was too hasty and failed to be monitored. This was Wang Jiefu's fault.

Mr. Sima actually said, 'When people say An Shi is treacherous, they destroy it too much, but they are ignorant and stubborn'. This statement is inherently biased, but it can be seen that Wang Jiefu is acting. "

Zhao Shi asked: "Is Sima Jun really famous?"

"Exactly." Lu Xiufu replied.

Sima Guang was well-known in later generations for smashing vats, but at this time he was famous all over the world for smashing Wang Anshi's new method. In contrast, Wang Anshi's reputation was average, and could even be said to be bad.

Why?

Because the reform touches the plate of vested interests, and these people have the right to speak.

I think that Jia Sidao had been in power for many years, but it was not until he implemented the public land law that his reputation was ruined.

Don’t look at the current situation in which the fight against local tyrants to divide their land is in full swing. One hundred and eighty years from now, we still don’t know how the emperor will be organized.

Zhao Shi asked: "Is there anyone who thinks that the current government decree should be delayed?"

"If it hadn't been for the Empress Dowager's suggestion, I wouldn't have been able to discover the impatience in my heart. Now that I think about it carefully, I think it is indeed time to slow down." Lu Xiufu replied: "Now the urgent task is to restore the place first. This is why the central government's orders are all issued.

To restore the place, the people's heart and mind should be the first priority. This is the destiny of the people and should not be ignored.

Your Majesty divides the people into fields and agrees to exempt them from taxes, corvee, etc. Therefore, the people are happy and many people join the army. This is the foundation and cannot be delayed. It must be sustained in all places.

Opening Liuqiu can support millions of people. After all, it does not involve much, so it can still be continued. The rest can be slowed down so that the local government can allocate the land. "

Zhao Shidao said: "I will tell all the princes what I have said, determine the strategy, and send it to the place."

Lu Xiufu paused for a moment, then said: "I believe that Your Majesty should discuss with the prime minister to show his trust."

Is it so obvious?Zhao was stunned.

Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, I am not just talking nonsense, but it is actually your Majesty's intention that you don't like Prime Minister Chen, and everyone knows it.

Xiangri Chen Xiang abandoned his official post and returned home, but refused to return the edict. At that time, many people criticized him. Later, he supported his majesty, and the reputation changed slightly. Now because Duke Wen left Jiangxi, the reputation has changed. Everyone said that he controlled the government and did not tolerate loyalty.

If your majesty doesn't show his kindness, his subordinates will be underestimated. Without authority, everything will be difficult. "

Zhao was still willing to listen to Lu Xiufu's advice. After thinking about it, he had to admit that what Lu Xiufu said made sense.

No matter what Chen Yizhong's character is, his ability is still good, at least he can manage the affairs of the government well, and the center is indispensable.

And to be honest, although Chen Yizhong is not as good as the three heroes, he is much better than Liu Mengyan and Ye Li.

At this time, it is important to get along with the emperor and his ministers. The emperor doesn't like it, and the ministers always give up. The relationship really needs to be improved.

Zhao Shi asked about the time and saw that it was not too late, so he said, "Why don't you go and express your condolences now?"

"But it's up to Your Majesty to make the decision." Lu Xiufu said that he had nothing to do.

Before arriving at the Chen Mansion under the escort of the imperial guards, Chen Yizhong brought a group of guests, staff and relatives to greet him at the door, all of them smelled of alcohol, obviously drinking and having fun.

Zhao was a little unhappy inside, but he restrained himself.

The boss likes to work overtime, but he should not force his subordinates to work overtime, unless the overtime pay is sufficient or the salary is high enough, but the court cannot give high wages, let alone overtime pay.

As for drinking, people in the Song Dynasty loved this. From the time of Emperor Taizong, the court also encouraged everyone to drink. The reason was to collect more alcohol taxes.

Zhao Shi helped Chen Yizhong up and said, "I got something from my study today. I can't bear it anymore. I want to discuss it with you, so I came here."

Chen Yizhong replied: "Your Majesty just sent someone to summon you. Your Majesty will come to your humble residence in person, and I will be very frightened."

A few words of routine to enter the house.

Different from Lu Xiufu's simple second-entry courtyard, Chen Yizhong's mansion is much larger, and it has rockery, flowing water, flowers, plants and trees, making it very luxurious.

It's normal to think about it. He has been an official for many years and is in a high position. Even if he doesn't accept filial piety, he can own such a big house with his salary alone. What's more, Chen Yizhong is not considered incorruptible. You can know that just by looking at Chen Yuanxing.

After sitting down, Zhao Shi asked: "The smell of wine is still lingering here, why don't you serve me wine so that I can have a taste." "I'm scared." Chen Yizhong felt quite embarrassed.

Everyone knew that the emperor's diet was poor, so it was unjustifiable for him to be caught eating and drinking.

"It doesn't matter." Zhao Shi said: "The national situation is difficult and everyone is worried. It is good to drink a little to relieve oneself, but it is not suitable to indulge in it."

"Thank you for your Majesty's understanding. I will obey the imperial edict." Chen Yizhong said.

Zhao Shi said again: "Hurry up and serve the wine, let me have a taste."

Chen Yizhong couldn't refute, so he was served rice wine and poured a small cup for Zhao Shi.

Zhao drank it all in one gulp, smacked it for a while, and said: "The taste is quite good, but I am young and cannot drink too much, otherwise I will not get drunk."

"Drinking is harmful to your health, and I dare not let your majesty drink more." After saying this, Chen Yizhong was very happy.

Zhao Shi said: "The current national situation is difficult. The central government cannot be managed openly for a moment. It is necessary to protect the body. I will take this pot of wine away."

"It's a great honor for me," Chen Yizhong replied.

After chatting for a while, Zhao Shishun took the jug and left. Chen Yizhong and others watched him leave.

When the emperor left, Chen Yizhong said: "Your Majesty is so close, why don't you try your best to repay it? Gentlemen, there will be no more banquets in the future."

"Your Majesty never takes food and water outside. Even when he eats with the troops, he takes care of things from left to right. Today he drank a glass of water and wine and then left with a pot, which shows his closeness." said aide Zhang Ruichun.

Chen Yizhong stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "I'm afraid the Queen Mother will be blamed."

At this moment, Chen Yizhong felt like he was back when he was young.

At that time, Chen Yizhong was still an imperial student. Ding Daquan, the censor in front of the palace, flattered the eunuchs and gained Lizong's favor. He brazenly sent troops to surround the prime minister's house and forced Dong Huai to resign. Chen Yizhong was so indignant that he wrote a letter to impeach Ding Daquan for his treachery and harming the country. Instead, he was imprisoned. Remove student status and manage local affairs.

From being a favored son of heaven to being a prisoner on probation, Chen Yizhong remained true to his original intention and was known as the "Six Gentlemen" at the time.

It's just that the official career has been ups and downs, and the once passionate young man has become an old fritter, and the innocence of the past is no longer there.

The next day, when the good drinker was buying wine, he found that the price of ordinary rice wine in the city had increased by [-]%, and he couldn't help asking angrily.

The waiter in the store replied: "Last night, the official went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to taste the wine and came back. He said that the wine tasted very good, so he brought the pot back with him. The official praised it with eloquent words. How can a [-]% increase in price not be said much?"

The guest said: "I'm really not afraid of the wind blowing my tongue. Who doesn't know that the official's body is rich in gold, and he never uses outside water or food, how can he go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to drink!"

The waiter said anxiously: "This is what the official guards said, how can it be false?"

The guest was half-convinced and said, "If this is true, it shows that the official family believes in Mr. Chen, and most of the rumors were spread before."

The news spread throughout Wenzhou City. The official family went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to have a glass of wine last night, but they did not dare to drink more due to their young age.

This was Zhao Shi's credit. He sent a few guards out to have a drink, so they had a few arguments and it became known to everyone immediately.

Among them, the encouragement of Chen Yizhong's retainers and staff was indispensable. He himself would not be like Zhu Meng, the sycophant of the Huizong Dynasty, who wrapped the yellow silk around his arm, kept his arm motionless when saluting others, and said that this arm had just been patted by the emperor, but not He wanted others to know that the emperor trusted him.

But before the people had time to digest this pastime, they heard the news that the central government planned to increase the wine tax, and they immediately felt that gossip was not good.

However, I heard that the officials originally planned to ban alcohol directly, but later Chen Yizhong argued hard and raised the alcohol tax instead. The people felt that Chen Xianggong was a capable person.

Why did Zhao prohibit alcohol?
Sacrifice, banquets, and gifts are all indispensable to wine. One-third of the acres of land are used to make rice dumplings, but they are not fully used.

One-third of the grain is used to make wine and it is not enough. What can we do?
Chen Yizhong's objection is also justified. If alcohol is banned, people will inevitably brew and sell it privately. Not only can it not be banned, but alcohol tax will be lost, which is not cost-effective.

As the saying goes, it is better to clear things up than to block them. Just raise the liquor tax.

There has always been illegal drinking in the countryside and it cannot be controlled. Anyway, it can definitely be controlled in the city.

This is actually not a big deal, and it does not take up too much administrative resources. If the alcohol tax is doubled with a single decree, the people will not rebel because of this matter.

But soon, everyone's attention was attracted by another major event - Wang Yinglin entered the court.

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