It took only two months, and just 50 days later, Wang Ning'an got his son's secret report... The little guy made it very detailed, with various question records, tax officials' tax collection vouchers, and files of several cases.
Xiao Tong finished counting everything and attached an analysis report.
According to his observation, overseas is not a wild land, nor is it full of savages, so it doesn't matter.
At least after being sent to the aristocratic family, the situation will be different.
These aristocratic families, in the Song Dynasty, enjoyed the support of the people. They had a lot of connections and did whatever they wanted... When they went overseas, from heaven to hell, they had to work hard and start a business again. Only a small number of people lived well, most of them were bad.
Even though these people lived well, they were not as arrogant as they were in the Song Dynasty.
Due to a strong gap, they were dissatisfied with the court, especially the reformists.
In addition, these people almost monopolized overseas education. They established schools, they organized newspapers, and they also had the final say in various chambers of commerce and fellow townspeople associations.
Ordinary overseas immigrants cannot be immune to their influence.
As years of accumulation, dissatisfaction continues to spread.
This time, Lao Wen's tax increase policy ignited the powder barrel.
They left their hometown and suffered a lot, but were regarded as outsiders by the court and exploited them wantonly. How could they bear it? Anger, dissatisfaction, and instigation from the children of aristocratic families. All of this resulted in the tea-filling incident in Bohai!
"The root of this matter is still in the prince. At most, I am just an unintentional mistake." Wen Yanbo crossed his legs and was proud. After all, it was a kind of happiness to be able to pass the blame.
"Brother Kuanfu, I don't deny it if you want to put the blame on me. I just want to know what happened to Neo-Confucianism? Why did Ercheng have such a great influence in overseas countries?"
"This, it has nothing to do with me!" Wen Yanbo immediately became alert, "Erlang, you can't talk nonsense, you can't just mess with me! I have always supported the controversy among the Hundred Schools of Thoughts. To be honest, these people are still exiled overseas, and maybe you will be more guilty!"
Faced with Lao Wen's fault, Wang Ning'an rolled his eyes.
Of course he knew that Wen Yanbo was different from those in Neo-Confucianism, but it is hard to say whether the old guy could deliberately increase the exploitation and give Neo-Confucianism a chance to develop.
After all, the effect of the pig teammate and the god opponent is the same. Who knows which side Lao Wen is heading?
"Brother Kuanfu, do you know what overseas Neo-Confucianism advocates?"
Wen Yanbo took a breath and said helplessly: "How do I know that the left and right are just 'Heaven is the reason', 'Only the heart is the heaven, and you can know the nature when you are done', 'The benevolent is the same as things, and righteousness, propriety, knowledge and faith are all benevolent'... etc. In short, it is all a set of old sayings, and it is hard to get angry at the end of the night." Lao Wen sneered: "Er Cheng and Zhang Zai are obviously dozens of years younger than me, and I really can't figure it out. How could they believe this at a young age? It's no different from the old man. I don't believe it, and there are still people who pursue them!"
It can be heard that Lao Wen was very disdainful, but he didn't know that overseas Neo-Confucianism has completely changed and has become even worse than Wang Ning'an.
When I was in the Song Dynasty, I said that "preserving the laws of nature and eliminating human desires" and "starving to death is small, losing one's integrity is big", and I could also get applause and flowers, and I would like to support a lot of fans.
But when you go overseas, you have to work hard and do whatever you want to survive. If you talk about this kind of thing, you will only be ridiculed and ridiculed. Where will anyone like it?
Therefore, don’t worry, Confucians of all generations are the best at adapting to changes. Without the ability of chameleons, they would not have existed for thousands of years. Even in later generations, they will still revive their bodies from time to time, which is truly amazing.
And those who are truly consistent in appearance, such as the Mohist school, have long disappeared without a trace... So, this is not survival of the fittest, but survival of the fittest!
Those who can survive may not be excellent, but they must cater to people's needs.
At least this is the case with science overseas.
Xiao Tong collected articles and newspapers from several years and summarized several articles. First, overseas Neo-Confucianism knows etiquette based on the full granary, and proposes the legitimacy of pursuing wealth.
This article scared people, you should know that Confucian scholars have always spoken without saying anything.
With such a big fanfare and advocating getting rich, could they all become Wang Ning'an's disciples?
Don't be busy, there are even more terrifying things!
After Wang Ning'an expelled the aristocratic families on a large scale and implemented the Juntian Order, overseas Neo-Confucianism put forward another very lethal view, that is, the issue of private property!
They believe that since it is correct to make money and make money, they must be protected after obtaining wealth... The court cannot dispose of it at will, and it cannot deprive private property.
This is so powerful. Not only do the aristocratic families like to listen to it, but even the Han people who go overseas to make a living... They finally own land, careers, and pockets full of money in their pockets. What they worry most is the insecurity of property.
Neo-Confucianism once again hit their weakness, and it would be impossible to be supported without any support.
Xiao Tong estimated that in the Bohai Sea, there were about 300,000 people studying in the school, and these people were almost all under the Neo-Confucianism... They formed a powerful force. If they wanted to deal with them, they had to face the counterattack of the entire Bohai State.
This is not important. After Lao Wen levies a heavy tax on his own, Neo-Science further strengthened his discussion.
The Bohai Neo-Confucian community is also divided into two schools.
One of them believed that the court was cruel and the emperor was incompetent and incorruptible. Regardless of the lives of the people, the people should rise up, cut off their ties with the Song Dynasty, and establish a country independently.
It is this faction that scolds the emperor and says that the king is a great harm to the country... Don't underestimate them. With the people full of anger, they have received unprecedented support and a loud voice.
As for the other school, it is relatively rational.
They believed that Bohai was just a vassal of the Song Dynasty. In the court, there were no officials from Bohai, and no one in the court spoke to Bohai. When something happened and wanted to increase taxes, they attacked Bohai without any concern about Bohai's ability to bear it.
Therefore, these people hope that the court can open a scholarship in the Bohai Sea, and it is best to allow the governor of the Bohai Sea to enter the court, and someone should speak for them, and it is best to set up a province in the Bohai Sea to make them the same as the people of the Song Dynasty.
Of course, in addition to these two factions, there are some people from the Da clan who believe that they are vassals of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, and are subordinates of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, rather than from the Political Affairs Hall.
The officials of the bulk of the corps were not qualified to collect taxes in the Bohai Sea. They were only willing to pay tribute to Zhao Shu, and were not easy to accept the control of the Song Dynasty. Although there were not many people in this sect, most of them were the confidants of the Bohai King and should not be underestimated.
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"The little Bohai Sea is so complicated!" Wang Ning'an frowned and sent a little pig to investigate. This step was correct. If he reacted rashly, he would definitely cause trouble.
Wang Ning'an thought for a while before he spoke slowly, "Brother Kuanfu, this is the trouble you caused, you should end it!"
"I?"
Lao Wen was looking at Xiao Tong’s report, his hands trembled and almost dropped the manuscript!
His intuition is that Wang Ning'an is trying to harm others again!
"What do you want to do?"
"I don't want to do anything... You can see the situation in Bohai now. You should come up with some strategies!" Wang Ning'an grinned, "If you can't do anything, I will write a letter to impeach you! I'll ask you to chop your head and win back the hearts of Bohai!"
"You!" Wen Yanbo burst into anger, his fists clenched tightly, and he wanted to beat Wang Ning'an several times to relieve his anger, but unfortunately, he was in his seventies after all, and he didn't have the strength at all.
After a while of silence, Lao Wen said slowly: "There is no other way, I can only kill a few first to win back the people's hearts!"
Wen Yanbo was also quite angry. Grandma, I just asked you to collect stamp duty, but I dared to increase it to 20%. These beasts are too shameless!
They just happened to be slaughtered. I believe these guys have also made a lot of money and used their money to fill the holes!
This is when big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimp.
Mr. Wen was flying up!
"What about Neo-Confucianism? What should they do?"
Lao Wen's eyes turned and suddenly said, "Erlang, this Neo-Confucianism is really bad. What if I kill them all?"
Wang Ning'an rolled his eyes and chuckled, "Of course, Brother Kuanfu just act, I have no objection." No objection does not mean support, and of course Lao Wen could hear the difference.
The Wang surname is going to blame again!
Lao Wen gritted his teeth with hatred.
"Then it happens. Anyone who promotes rebellion against the Song Dynasty and insults the king and father will be severely punished. As for others, they will be spared for the time being. However, if you talk nonsense, you will still have to pay the price."
Wang Ning'an thought for a while and nodded, "As Brother Kuanfu's words, you should go to Bohai immediately. Education and public opinion must be taken back to the court!"
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With 5,000 soldiers and 50 ships, Mr. Wen was ready to go, heading straight to the Bohai Sea, and regaining power. Lao Wen was still a little excited. If Wang Ning'an didn't control him, it would be even more perfect!
Half a month later, Wen Yanbo appeared on the land of the Bohai Sea.
After he got ashore, his first order was to arrest more than a dozen tax officials with the greatest public grievances, and together with their minions, a total of more than 300 people.
They were pushed to the dock and shot directly, without even giving a chance to argue.
Wen Kuanfu was also hypocritical and cried, and bowed to all the people for regret.
"Friends, I apologize to you. The sky is high and the emperor is far away. These beasts are doing something wrong. I didn't make the decision for you. I am ashamed of everyone!" Wen Yanbo said excitedly, and burst into tears.
I have to say that in the face of the acting master, the people of Bohai are as easy to coax, and some even kneel down to thank Mr. Wen for his great kindness.
Chapter completed!