Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 10 The Empress Learns from the Scriptures
"I didn't expect Boss Xiao to be so worried about the country and the people. Zhao Kang is so ashamed!"

Zhao Kang pretended to agree, and continued to lower his head to deal with the pigeon legs on the plate.

When Xiao Linglong saw this, she wished she could reveal her identity and kill him!
Eat, eat, eat, just know how to eat!are you a pig!
Of course she didn't know that Zhao Kang was really scared of hunger. After living in the 21st century for most of his life, how could he know what it felt like to be hungry?
Who would have thought of traveling through time and almost starved to death!

That's outrageous.

Xiao Linglong: "Master Zhao, there is no need to be ashamed. Nowadays, the people in Yuanjiang County live and work in peace and contentment, and they are much more comfortable than those in Daming Prefecture counties. In those places, the people do not have enough to eat, and they can risk their lives just to get a bite. How miserable is it?"

"It's a pity that after all, I am a female immigrant who cannot be an official. What's more, I am a merchant who comes from a humble background. He has ambitions but is powerless. Alas!"

Zhao Kang slowly put down his chopsticks and rubbed his eyes with his hands, sighing.

Xiao Linglong nodded secretly when she saw this, and even shed tears for the people, without sinking to her core.

Zhao Kang waved and shouted: "That waiter! Bring a bowl of water! The damn spicy food got into your eyes!"

Kill!

Her Majesty’s teeth are almost broken!

After washing his eyes, Zhao Kang turned back and wiped his red eyes, and said to Xiao Linglong: "Boss Xiao, isn't he belittling himself? What happened to the woman? Isn't our Emperor a woman? Didn't he still fight off the enemy's tiger and wolf army? Save the people of my Daqian people in dire straits! Turn the tide before they fall! Their merits are unparalleled, and according to me, Zhao Kang, they are no less than the founder of the country! Even if they are women, in the future, the king of my Daqian generation will offer incense and worship day and night. His Majesty."

"It's a pity that I, Zhao Kang, am just a small county magistrate with insufficient political achievements! It is difficult to see the holy face! This will be a regret for me, Zhao Kang, in my life. I am afraid that I will not be able to rest in peace when I die!"

Xiao Linglong was dumbfounded and looked at Zhao Kang who was making an impassioned speech opposite.

Why are you suddenly flattering yourself?
Although it sounds cool, is it too much?
It can be said that his meritorious service is not inferior to that of the founder of the country!
Zhao Kang squinted.

More patriotic?
No one is more patriotic than me! !
Xiao Linglong didn't know, but Zhao Kang didn't dare to be careless. Just in case, the patriotic character must be established!
Otherwise, if the superiors find out one day that he is doing evil in Yuanjiang County, why not kill him with a knife?
all in all!
I'm Zhao Kang!Sheng is a man of great achievements!Death is the death of Da Gan!As long as Your Majesty needs it, it won't be a big deal if you go up to the mountain of swords or to the sea of ​​fire!
Xiao Linglong was stunned for a long time before covering up her embarrassment by drinking soup. It took a long time to recover: "I didn't expect Mr. Zhao to have such high regard for His Majesty."

Zhao Kang nodded solemnly: "That's natural. Your Majesty is the real dragon who came to the world to save all living beings..."

Xiao Linglong's embarrassed toes were about to scratch the embroidered soles, and she quickly asked Zhao Kang to stop, looking like she was still frightened.

It's strange that I often hear people flattering me in the palace, but when I get to this guy, I feel like my bones are all numb!

And this guy actually looks like he’s still unfinished!

Xiao Linglong decided not to make any insinuations, and looked at Zhao Kang and said: "Master Zhao also said that it was His Majesty, but the little girl is just a businessman traveling around. Even though she has intentions, she has little knowledge."

Zhao Kang can naturally hear Xiao Linglong’s purpose. He is indeed a patriot like me!

He sighed and said: "I understand what Boss Xiao means, but this kind of thing is not something you can do alone, Boss Xiao. Not to mention your wealth, it will be the same even if I give you ten times or a hundred times more wealth."

Xiao Linglong sat upright, "I am very puzzled by what your Excellency said, can you elaborate more." Zhao Kang put down his chopsticks: "Boss Xiao also said before, you are just businessmen of low status, no matter which country in the world. With the emphasis on agriculture and the suppression of business, how can the people have enough food and clothing and live in peace without economic development?"

"In the final analysis, a person's life is nothing more than food, clothing, housing and transportation, and these four words happen to be related to businessmen."

Xiao Linglong frowned and was puzzled: "Farming is the foundation of agriculture and business is the end of the world. Emphasis on the roots and suppression of the end is a national policy passed down from our ancestors. It has been like this for hundreds of years. Is there anything wrong?"

Zhao Kang rolled his eyes: "It's not a question of right or wrong. Hundreds of years ago, focusing on agriculture and suppressing business and vigorously developing agriculture did have certain effects, such as consolidating the power of the landlord class and safeguarding social issues."

"But with the development of the times, its disadvantages have become apparent. Bureaucratic landlords continue to annex farmers' land, causing land to be highly concentrated. Farmers' bankruptcy will naturally affect the development of agriculture. In the end, the people who cultivate the land for a year are not enough to pay the rent. , then that devil would go farming."

Xiao Linglong was lost in thought, and after a while she asked: "Then what should we do according to Mr. Zhao's ideas?"

Obviously, Xiao Linglong already recognized Zhao Kang's statement in her heart.

Zhao Kang hesitated for a moment before approaching: "This official told you that it's okay, but you can't tell anyone else?"

The two of them were very close, and Xiao Linglong was a little uncomfortable. Her earlobes slowly turned red and she nodded.

Zhao Kang took a sip of wine: "Then naturally we will allow farmers to have their own fields, take back all land, and prohibit land sales."

Xiao Linglong was startled and looked at Zhao Kang in surprise. No wonder he said goodbye to rumors. If some officials heard this, why would they hold a grudge in their hearts?

"People have their own fields. They don't have to pay rent. They only need to pay taxes to the state. As time goes by, they will naturally have surplus food. As for other land reforms, they are too complicated for you to understand."

Zhao Kang smiled and said: "I'm afraid the only one who can do this is Her Majesty the Empress, but I guess it's difficult."

"Why?" Xiao Linglong asked immediately.

Zhao Kang's eyes were strange: "The dignitaries and dignitaries of our Daqian Kingdom only account for 70.00% of the total population, but they own at least [-]% of the world's land."

"Your Majesty wants to take back all these fields and distribute them to the people in one fell swoop. What's the difference between that and killing them? It's weird if they don't rebel."

Xiao Linglong finally understood and knew that what Zhao Kang said was the truth, but suddenly a great panic arose in her heart!

Even Zhao Kang, the ninth-grade county magistrate, knows the root cause, so will Huang Zigongqing who is above the court not know?
But no one has ever mentioned these things to me!

Listening to the sounds of people drinking and drinking in Fengyue Tower, Xiao Linglong was in a trance for a while, and then she came to her senses and looked at Zhao Kang who continued to immerse himself in eating.

It seems that as an emperor, I have to learn from this county magistrate.

"Master Zhao, how did Yuanjiang County develop to this day? Didn't anyone object when the master took back the land?"

(End of this chapter)