Become the Emperor of Man by starting from the Qiyun entry

Chapter 46: Wealth is not worthy of position
The civil servant faction has always been at odds with the noble faction.

But it does not mean that the two sides cannot cooperate and join forces.

He and Prefect Liu put aside their grudges and soon became accomplices.

Chu Wujiang didn't mind helping out with ideas on the spiritual rice issue and trying to please the Prime Minister.

So he chuckled and said:
"Don't worry, sir. Do you know how to calculate the amount of silk and report it?"

Prefect Liu showed a puzzled look:

"Of course I know this. It was something that happened in the previous dynasty. All merchants were taxed 10% of their property. This was called the Suan Min tax."

"If anyone conceals the truth and fails to report it, all the property will be confiscated, and the informant will receive half of the property. This is called 告禪."

"The court's treasury was filled with money, but it also caused the disappearance of private merchants, and prices soared, which brought mixed reviews."

"But what does this have to do with the matter of Lingmi?"

Chu Wujiang continued to ask:
"Then why did the court choose merchants as its target?"

Prefect Liu answered subconsciously:

"These merchants are hoarding goods, making huge profits, and evading taxes. They are all villains who do not understand the words of the saints. Naturally, they should be killed."

Chu Wujiang looked at Prefect Liu quietly without saying a word.

The meaning is obvious.

Mr. Prefect, don't treat me as an idiot, let's be honest.

Prefect Liu had no choice but to stop saying these clichés:
"Lord Longcheng is a wise man. It's because merchants are easy to deal with and have money."

"If a merchant is blessed by a noble person, it's okay even if he has hoarded goods."

Chu Wujiang nodded and continued to ask.

"The prefect is very knowledgeable. I heard that you are from Jiangzhou, where there are many scholarly families and a flourishing literary style. I don't know if it is true or not."

Prefect Liu still didn't understand, so he answered casually:
"Of course it's true."

But what does this matter of magical rice have to do with it?

Chu Wujiang did not answer directly, and continued to ask:

"Then how many generations can the family businesses of the wealthy landlords without any official title be passed down in Jiangzhou?"

Prefect Liu seemed to understand something and answered without hesitation:

"Without fame and official position, wealth will not last for more than three generations."

"Their land and property will be taken away by other officials and clans, and they will be reduced to poverty."

"My neighbor was originally a middle-class family, but this generation has no achievements and has now become a tenant farmer."

Chu Wujiang clapped his hands, nodded and said:

"now it's right."

"A merchant without the blessing of a nobleman will surely go bankrupt, and a landlord without fame will not be able to keep his land."

"It's not just merchants. Landlords, without protection, fame, or nobles, will also go bankrupt."

"This is a case of wealth not matching one's position."

Titles and honors represent qualifications, indicating that you are qualified to own property.

If you have no title, no fame, no blessing from a noble, but own property, then you are guilty, and your crime is extremely serious.

Because you have violated the iron rule of the Mandate of Heaven that cannot be spoken of.

Those whose wealth does not match their position will surely encounter disaster, including the Chu family.

Prefect Liu seemed to have grasped the essence of the matter, and said as if he had suddenly realized something:

"Lord Longcheng, what you mean is..."

Chu Wujiang then slowly revealed the answer:

"For the sake of the people of the world, the Prime Minister wants to stop the spread of the spiritual rice. This is against all warriors in the world and it is impossible to do it."

"But what if we change the perspective and only allow nobles to grow spiritual rice?"

"The greater your title and fame, the more acres of spiritual rice you can grow."

"The court can also encourage nobles from all over the country to report. If anyone grows more sacred rice, their property will be confiscated and half will be given to the reporter."

“Isn’t that the best of both worlds?”

With a sudden sound.

Magistrate Liu stood up, a blush appearing on his face.

This is the truth.

His mentor saw that all the fertile fields in the world were being used to grow spiritual rice, and that the price of grain was rising. All the spiritual rice was eaten by warriors, and the common people had no rice to eat.

Therefore, the Prime Minister and his faction actively promoted the policy of restricting spiritual rice, but there is no good solution for the time being.

Because this means making enemies with all the warriors in the world.

Everyone eats spiritual rice to level up, but you say you can't eat it anymore, who do you think you are? But Chu Wujiang came up with an idea.

Only the rich and powerful can grow magical rice.

Only the rich and powerful can eat the spiritual rice, while ordinary poor people cannot. By the way, the rich and powerful can monitor and report on the poor and deprive them of their property.

Cruel, extremely vicious.

In a sense, it is very in line with etiquette.

There is respect for the elders and the younger ones, and the hierarchy is orderly.

Prefect Liu said subconsciously:
"But if this continues, the aristocratic families and nobles will become more powerful."

"Deal with it in the future..."

This policy is a poison that will further widen the gap between the poor and the wealthy.

Chu Wujiang looked at the other person with a smile.

I am the noble.

Why would I come up with this idea if it doesn't benefit me?
As for the size of the Chu family's title, it will be doubled for those who have made contributions to the founding of the country, and doubled again for those who have a special mission.

The details can be discussed and considered.

You want to stop the spread of spiritual rice, but you don't provide corresponding benefits. You expect everyone to stop eating spiritual rice by saying a few words for the benefit of the people of the world.

dream.

The nobles, aristocratic families, and sects are monopolizing the spiritual rice together. You have to offer such benefits, and it will be feasible for everyone to share the fruits according to their titles, fame, and power.

Prefect Liu hesitated to speak, Chu Wujiang said slowly:

"Even so, Chu still doesn't think he can limit the spread of spiritual rice, let alone other methods."

"Even if the Prime Minister attempts to restore the well-field system, it won't work."

How do you know what the Prime Minister is thinking?

Prefect Liu was shocked, and then he realized something was wrong. He wanted to hide his expression. Chu Wujiang smiled and said:

"Of course, it was the prefect who told Chu."

"If the Prime Minister wants to control the output of the land in the world, there are only two ways."

“Either unite with interest groups and provide sufficient benefits, or overthrow everything and take it for yourself.”

"It's a pity that the Prime Minister can't do either."

Prefect Liu was amazed and completely convinced.

Monster.

If one does not have a thorough understanding of the operation of the court, it would be impossible to make such a judgment.

And now Chu Wujiang is only sixteen years old.

In the future, he will definitely have a place in the government.

Prefect Liu originally just wanted to unite with the Chu family, but now he has even more respect.

"After I return, I will contact the Prime Minister and explain my plan."

"Whether it succeeds or not, I owe Lord Long Cheng a favor."

"Yuanji Academy, as well as antiques and seals collected by various families, must contain many auspicious items."

Chu Wujiang's eyes lit up.

During the Tianming Dynasty, there were three competing schools of thought: Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Yuanji Academy was one of the representative forces of Confucianism and was also the source of the civil service faction.

If he could get through this line, Chu Wujiang would have one more channel to obtain the secret treasure of luck.

"Thank you, Lord Prefect."

“If the court sets the title and the number of acres of spiritual rice, the Chu family will definitely support it.”

Chu Wujiang took the lead in making a commitment, expressing his willingness to support the Prime Minister's policy.

The reason is also very simple.

If the common people in the world really have no food to eat, even if Emperor Hao himself is in power, there will be chaos.

For the Wan Gui Sect, a large number of abnormal deaths can create one evil ghost after another.

Before Chu Wujiang’s strength becomes sufficient to resist the tide of the times, he hopes that the court can maintain stable rule.

Prefect Liu suddenly had an idea:
"If Lord Longcheng is willing, I can ask my teacher to write a letter of recommendation for you to study at Yuanji Academy!"

Yuanji Academy is the top Confucian academy in the world. If Chu Wujiang leaves Longzhou, he will go to the academy to study.

Maybe we can avoid the crisis in Longzhou.

The prefect, considering Chu Wujiang's rare talent, was ready to pull him onto the prime minister's chariot.

Agree or reject?
(End of this chapter)