big dry son-in-law

Yes, at such a young age, just because he can say something like "catch the big and let the small go", he is more cunning than his older brothers.

Qin Zhou seems low-key, but he is very knowledgeable. When talking with Qin Mo, he is not afraid, but feels like he can talk freely.

"Go on!" Qin Mo wanted to see how much more this kid had in his stomach.

Qin Chuan, Qin Hai and others also looked sideways.

They never expected that Qin Zhou, who had always been low-key and the least favored one, would have such a low point.

They all secretly groaned in their hearts, thinking that if they had known this would happen, they should have been more fully prepared.

Although my great-grandfather and grandfather did not interfere, their attitudes would affect quite a number of people.

Those officials will change their attitude according to the situation.

Qin Zhou thought for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Grandson can only think of these for now, and I hope that Grandpa and Grandpa can give me some advice."

"You kid, you've learned to hide your abilities." Qin Mo saw through his thoughts at a glance. It's not that this kid really doesn't know how to do it. If he really didn't know how to do it, he wouldn't have said so much.

He was just afraid that he would say too much and others would learn from him.

"My grandson is innocent." Qin Zhou said with a bitter face.

Qin Xiangru couldn't help laughing, "You little rascal, you're even more cunning than your father."

He likes to play the pig and eat the tiger, and he is confident that he has it all planned out. Such people are low-key and can accomplish great things.

Qin Zhou scratched his head embarrassedly, "Grandson really doesn't understand."

"If you don't understand, just listen carefully." Qin Xiangru wiped the oil stains on his hands and cleared his throat, "Grandpa will teach you!"

Qin Zhou was delighted and hurriedly pretended to listen, "Please give me some advice, Master!"

The other people were all envious.

My great grandfather was a famous grandson slave, but he was not close to the fourth generation.

In the words of Qin Xiangru, each generation is responsible for its own generation.

Therefore, he seldom pays attention to his fourth generation descendants.

If word gets out that he can give us some advice, it will attract a lot of attention.

"A country can thrive through science and technology, and its strength can be achieved through industry. This is a view your grandfather proposed many years ago. It is not something new.

It’s just that, at that time, his focus was different.

During the Daqian period, the industrial level was low, natural disasters occurred year after year, and the people were unable to get enough food. It was a very distant thing to talk about developing the country through science and technology and strengthening the country through industry.

At that time, your grandfather said, 'When the granaries are full, people will know etiquette; when they have enough food and clothing, they will know what honor and disgrace are.'

He said so, and he did so.

He first let Li Xin go out to sea to explore high-yield crops. During this period, he established farms so that the people could eat affordable meat and go fishing to enrich the nutrition of the people's tables.

As long as there is enough oil and water and plenty of meat, the consumption of staple food will not be large.

This is about coming up with an idea and then solving it.

Later, Li Xin returned from his business and brought back high-yield crops such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cassava.

The promotion of breeding in Lingnan completely solved the famine in Daqian in just a few years.

But simply solving the famine problem is not enough.

The problems of Daqian were much more difficult than you saw. The people had to pay taxes and rent to the landlords. In years of disaster, they sold their land to the landlords to avoid the imperial tax.

When the imperial court collects less tax revenue, local officials will impose taxes on the people.

It's fine if the weather is good, but if there is a disaster, it will be difficult to even have enough food.

As a result, land was annexed, the rich remained richer, and the poor remained poor, and in order to survive, they bought themselves into slavery.

It’s a vicious cycle.”

Qin Xiangru looked at everyone, "So what idea did your grandfather come up with later?"

"Yes, that's about it. It was extremely shocking in that era." Qin Xiangru said, "The agricultural tax system has lasted for one or two thousand years. All countries in this land have relied on exploiting farmers to continue their national prosperity. How come your grandfather is exempted from corvée and taxes?

At that time, 99% of the people were against it. What a powerful force that was.

To be honest, I couldn't do it either.

The system that you are accustomed to now was obtained at the cost of the blood and lives of many people.

Daqian won many battles, and the prisoners of war became regular laborers, solving the problem of two or three generations of people in the Central Plains performing corvee labor, which provided a solid foundation for the exemption of corvee labor.

This is a way to raise issues and solve them without causing too much reaction at home.

At that time, it was simply astonishing.

Therefore, the people are grateful and thank your grandfather.

Later, as commerce developed, commercial taxes were sufficient to replace grain taxes. With so many high-yield crops, grain-preserving areas were selected, which not only guaranteed the interests of farmers but also the country's granaries, thus firmly holding the people's rice bowls in their own hands.

Today, there are hundreds of large granaries across the country, storing enough food and war reserves to feed the people of the country for five to ten years.

Such a large amount of grain reserves is enough for the country to overcome any difficulties.

When people no longer have to worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation, they turn to higher pursuits.

That is... Enter the channel!"

After saying so much in one breath, Qin Xiangru paused and looked at Qin Zhou, "So, what bill did your grandfather propose?"

"That's right, so you see that there are so many talented people in the Ming Dynasty today, and they can get the life they want through their own efforts.

There is darkness in the invisible places, but the upward path is open to everyone.

If you study well, the court and the government will provide subsidies, which are almost free and you will also receive bonuses.

Has there ever been such a good thing in all dynasties?

No.

It is unique to our Ming Dynasty."

Speaking of this, an indescribable pride appeared on Qin Xiangru's face.

Everyone also felt the same way.

Qin Mo said embarrassedly: "Dad, you speak so highly of me, I feel embarrassed."

"If it's good, it's good. If it's not good, it's not good. If you don't do well, it's useless for me to praise you." Qin Xiangru smiled, and then said: "These bills are not made in a cluster, but are linked together.

Governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. Don’t be impatient about anything.

Now, the Ming Dynasty has begun to transform from an agricultural society to an industrial society. If the national policy is not changed, it will inevitably lead to greater conflicts! "(End of this chapter)