The man's voice was low but powerful: "Your Majesty, I once traveled to Daliang and found that the gap between the rich and the poor in the country is extremely serious. If this problem is not solved, civil strife will definitely occur in Daliang in the near future!"
"In ancient times, there was an uprising by Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, but today I am afraid that poor slaves will rebel!"
As soon as these words came out, Fengtian Palace was extremely quiet.
The ministers looked at Lu Shengzhi in disbelief, their expressions astonished and their eyes flashing with shock and pity.
If you say these words in front of the emperor, you may lose your head.
Immediately several old ministers stood up and said: "Your Majesty, this man's evil words should be thrown out and punished!"
It is better to take responsibility than to be beheaded.
"I agree, how can such a ridiculous suggestion be submitted to His Majesty's case? Feng Shangshu, are you aware of the crime?!" A minister turned his attention to Feng Yuyue, leaving him speechless.
It was His Majesty who said all the suggestions should be submitted, and it was also His Majesty who made the selection and it was not me who made the decision on my own initiative...
Feng Yuyue was confused and looked at the ministers. They were not the ones who usually liked to bite.
Suddenly his eyes lit up and he understood the meaning. He knelt on the ground with a plop and said: "Your Majesty, I did not carefully check the record of the suggestion. Please punish me!"
Several more ministers came forward to accuse Lu Shengzhi, causing a huge commotion in the Fengtian Palace.
Zhu Youde murmured in his heart, these guys still regarded me as a foolish king and wanted to be a tyrant. How could he not see the thoughts of the ministers? They just thought this suggestion was wrong and were afraid that he would be angry and beheaded.
"My faintness and violence are only aimed at thieves!" He shouted softly in his heart, observing Lu Shengzhi calmly on the surface.
This man was dressed in brown linen clothes, with a thin figure and a dark face that looked weather-beaten. But he stood upright and showed no panic or fear when faced with the rebuke from the ministers. On the other hand, even though Xiong Xin had been knighted, he was still scared all over.
trembling.
This person has great ability to withstand stress.
Thinking about it, he stood up slowly, ignored the advice, and asked aloud: "Why do you say that? Is there a reason?"
"Yes!" Lu Shengzhi said forcefully.
"In Daliang, the rich are so rich, the poor are so poor. The rich eat meat for three meals, but the poor cannot eat two of the three meals. This phenomenon exists all over the country and has lasted for a long time. The poor are miserable and the rich are getting fatter.
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"Polarization, the economy at the upper level of society is booming, and the infrastructure at the lower level is turbulent. If it is not eliminated, there will be danger."
"Although the capital city is prosperous and prosperous, with numerous business districts and trade, the people live and work in peace and contentment and abide by the laws. For dozens of miles outside the city, you will see desolation, which is far inferior to the suburbs inside the city. In places such as Yanshan and Langshan, which are a hundred miles away, the houses are dilapidated and the roads are muddy. Although there are fewer officials
We pay taxes and give away grain, but the people are poor and barely have enough food and clothing.”
"If you walk half a hundred miles, you will see beggars and slaves begging from inns and inns. This is still the case under the emperor's feet. You can imagine the situation in border areas or war zones such as the northwest and south."
"Your Majesty has lived in the palace for a long time and occasionally leaves the palace for private visits. But have you ever seen the conditions outside Jinling City with your own eyes?"
Up to this point, his voice remained calm. Lu Shengzhi remained calm, while the ministers stirred up a storm.
Although they are central officials, they are also responsible for local affairs. Officials in peripheral areas often report incidents of beggars and slaves hurting and robbing people, and there are even more unrest that require the government to put down by force.
Wang Po pondered for a long time and then went out to report: "Your Majesty, when I was in the western border, I saw with my own eyes that the people had no houses to protect them from the wind and rain, and no food or rice to eat. There were also beggars, slaves and even civilians stealing military rations..."
General Zhenbei also stood up and said: "Wei ministers once fought in the southern border. The rich donated thousands of stones and grains of food and grass materials at will, but the peasants and common people were unable to eat."
Several military generals who have been fighting all year round described what they saw in the war zone, which exactly proves that what Lu Shengzhi said is true.
Zhu Youde fell into silence and frowned slightly. The beam was so big and the people were so many. He had previously focused on whether there were homeless beggars in the capital and opened a warehouse to provide food relief. But he never thought about the people in other areas.
If this is the case under the emperor's feet, wouldn't the local people...
It’s because I have a narrow vision and am unable to oversee the overall situation. In the future, I will have to go out of the palace frequently for inspections, to Yanshan Mountain, to Langshan Mountain, to Central Xinjiang and even to the frontier...
Military generals cannot talk about war on paper, and emperors cannot give orders out of thin air. Only by understanding the various human sufferings in the world can we know how to govern the country.
"I will think deeply, do you have any solution?" Zhu Youde said solemnly. He already had a good solution in mind, but wanted to hear Lu Shengzhi's thoughts.
"The common people have heard that His Majesty once opened a warehouse in the capital to release grain to help the refugees, but now he has disappeared. This is a trick, but not a good one..."
Lu Shengzhi calmly took out a secret letter from his sleeve and handed it over, and then said: "It is better to teach people to fish than to teach them how to fish. Your Majesty gives the refugees porridge and rice, why don't you send someone to teach how to grow Lisu so that they can become self-reliant?"
"Similarly, facing the gap between the rich and the poor across the country, His Majesty can choose industries that are easy to work and learn, and send officials to teach, so that they can be self-reliant."
"This method can not only improve the underlying infrastructure, but also improve the industrial balance of the main beam..."
Zhu Youde was overjoyed upon hearing this. This method coincides with mine!
Wang Zhonghou handed over the secret letter, and Zhu Youde couldn't wait to open it and read it.
The hall became quiet, and everyone held their breath and looked at the dragon throne, looking forward to the content of the letter.
Zhu Youde's tense facial features slowly relaxed, his eyes showed approval and recognition, and in the end he was even ecstatic.
"Marquis! Marquis! Must be ennobled!"
"This is a wonderful plan. This man is a talented person sent by God to help me! Guan Baoleyi cannot compare to him!"
The ministers were shocked. They had never seen His Majesty lose his composure like this before. What content could cause such a sensation?
"Feng Yuyue, take the pen! I will draft the decree myself! I want a big reward!"
Zhu Youde wrote the edict in a flying phoenix, and walked up to Lu Shengzhi with the edict in his hand, shouting: "Fengjiu will wait for you and enjoy your salary!"
Feng Yuyue on the side took a breath of cold air, His Majesty actually awarded him a ninth-level salary?
The Marquis of Daliang is divided into two levels and eighteen levels. The first level is the waiting list, and the second level is the salary level, both of which have nine levels.
Previously, Xiong Xin was only awarded the lowest rank of the ninth rank, but Lu Shengzhi was nine ranks higher and was one of the few with a salary rank.
Even many ministers who have worked hard in the government for several years have not enjoyed this reward, which shows the importance of the content of his letter.
Everyone was happy for Lu Shengzhi, but his answer was surprising.
"Your Majesty, you will not be rewarded for your merits. The ordinary people are just bringing forward what they have heard and seen during these years of traveling in the mountains and rivers. It cannot be regarded as merit. The ordinary people are not here for the title. Please take back your Majesty's orders."
The ministers were stunned. His Majesty personally awarded the title and enjoyed the salary, which is equivalent to a carp crossing the dragon gate. Is this person crazy or stupid? He actually declined it politely?!
Incredible, unbelievable!
Zhu Youde looked at the calm Lu Shengzhi in front of him and became more and more pleased with him. He has a strong ability to withstand pressure and a unique thinking perspective. If this person can be used by me, Daliang will definitely rise!