If they are true heroes, they will usually receive spontaneous admiration and worship from the people, such as Yue Fei, Wen Tianxiang, Yu Qian, etc. They are historical, of the times, and their spirit is eternal. Their existence will form a kind of value.
Values, moral values, thus creating the tendency of the social value system.
In the war years, it is necessary and necessary to promote heroes. This is a political mission and the need of the times. Through recognition, rewards, and publicity, the social influence it produces is also immeasurable.
But in feudal society, heroes mostly had to consider another factor, official rank and position. In other words, there were few heroes who came from the bottom of society or were in humble positions.
Therefore, when Tang Ji and other eight people who survived the pile of corpses were awarded the "Third Level Silver Medal of Loyalty and Valor" and publicized it through the official media, their popularity among the people suddenly rose to almost the same level as that of princes and important ministers.
, a sensational effect was produced.
The one with the highest position is Tang Ji, the general flag officer, and the rest are just big-headed soldiers. But these grassroots people who were once as unknown as thousands of soldiers suddenly established a glorious and brave image. And this kind of coming from the bottom
The "grassroots" heroes are more accepted by ordinary people and the majority of officers and soldiers, and with the help of the official government, they are widely praised and praised by the whole society.
The "Loyal and Brave Medal" is divided into three levels, including gold, silver, and bronze. The gold medal is for senior generals, and the silver medal is for mid-level officers. Tang Ji and others were awarded the silver medal as an exception.
Moreover, no matter whether it is gold, silver or bronze, as long as you reach the third level, you can receive military pay for life. In other words, even if Tang Ji and others retire now to serve as civilians, not to mention the merit fields distributed, they can still live without food and clothing by relying on military pay alone.
Worry, and maybe even support the family.
Of course, the treatment is generous, but the honor is even more exciting.
"The Holy One has decreed that in order to reward Tang Ji and others for their bravery and bravery, a 'Third Level Silver Medal of Loyalty and Valor' is specially awarded." The imperial envoy personally awarded the medal. At this time, only four people came to receive the medal, and the rest were still lying on the bed.
He recovered from his injuries, and then said in a kind tone: "Long Live is full of praise for your courage to regard death as if you are going home. I hope you can continue to work hard, be loyal to Long Live, and contribute to the country."
"Long live the little man, please kowtow to thank Heaven..." As soon as Tang Ji heard about the emperor, his experience since birth suddenly took over again. He subconsciously bent his knees and knelt down to kowtow in gratitude.
"Sir... Your Excellency..." Old Hei's head was wrapped in cloth, leaving only one eye. His voice was trembling so much that he was almost out of tune. He held the medal on his chest with his left hand and said stutteringly: "Little
You must carry it with you every day, wear it outside your armor, and let everyone see it!”
"As it should be." The envoy smiled and nodded.
After bringing the silver medal to Tang Ji and others, the imperial envoy took two steps back. The first one started to applaud, and the generals behind him also started to applaud and shout. Thousands of officers and soldiers on the field also hugged their weapons.
In their arms, everyone clapped their palms loudly. Whether they were officers or the lowest-level soldiers, they all looked forward to one day receiving such an honor in public - the extremely precious medal was handed out to a few unknown people.
low-level officers and soldiers. In their view, this ideal is not unattainable.
"Long live my purpose: In the places where our Ming warriors fought or buried their bones, monuments and temples will be erected, so that every martyr who sacrificed his life for the country will be recorded in history. It will be remembered by future generations, and they will be able to enjoy sacrifices in the Spring and Autumn Period..."
The living have honor, and the dead must remember it. On this point, Zhu Yongxing did a good job. South of the Yangtze River, this decree has already been issued to local officials. He is just waiting for the finances to be a little better, and countless monuments and monuments will be built.
A sacrificial temple will be built and become a place for people to commemorate the martyrs and appreciate the hard-won peace.
The war is destined to end, but what should people remember, reflect on, and admire... Could it be that the sacrifices of countless Han family members will leave nothing but memories?
Not only the soldiers who shed blood and died on the battlefield, but also the tens of millions of people who used their labor and dedication to form a powerful force, sending an angry cry towards the aliens who slaughtered and enslaved them.
Roar.
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Praise the people, they are the creators of history and wealth; trust these ordinary people, they are the strong backing of the army and the country; seek help from the elders around you, if you can get their support, you can fight
All wins!
"In the past, the five chaotic summers were only passed down again and again and destroyed. Now the Donglu should be prophesied, which is suitable for the period of the 28th Autumn. I advocate justice for heaven, take the blame for the people, lie down on fuel and taste courage, use the military according to the ancients. The people were born in water and fire, and restore the majesty of the Han officials.
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This is a battle cry and an edict for help. It grabs the upper hand and frankly admits the difficulties currently encountered. It describes the decline of the Northland and the suffering of the people. It asks all the people under the Ming Dynasty to have money.
Use money and strength to win the final battle in Beiding and the Central Plains.
This may be the first time in the feudal history of China that the emperor asked for help. However, Zhu Yongxing felt that explaining the current situation to the people with a sincere attitude and sincerely asking for help should make the people more aware of the measures launched by the imperial court.
The true meaning of it can also get more response and support.
It was also an interest-bearing loan, but this time there was a new change. In view of the actual situation of the decline in the north and the large number of people fleeing south, Zhu Yongxing re-examined the previous land policy and thought deeply about the problems caused by historical land annexation.
Pros and cons.
It is too rigid and one-size-fits-all, and officials and clan members are not allowed to purchase land. At present, there are not many clan members, and most officials are newcomers, so the voice of opposition is not strong. But Zhu Yongxing clearly realizes that this cannot last long, and it is not
The best land policy. Exploitation cannot be eliminated, and people's intelligence and physical strength are not the same. Even if he tries his best to draw a starting line fairly, differentiation will inevitably occur as time goes by.
That is to say, some people will get rich and show stronger interest in the land; some people will be poor, whether due to disease, laziness, or other reasons. In short, farmers will go bankrupt and have to sell their land. Thinking of this, Zhu Yongxing
We can look at the problem from another perspective. If we don't have land, does it mean starving to death? If we rent other people's land, can we support our family, or even slowly accumulate money again, and have the hope of becoming rich again?
If we want to make the country long-term and stable, we must take into account the lowest level, or the people who may be the poorest. In terms of social security, limited to finance, Zhu Yongxing cannot make significant improvements, but he can make improvements in rural land relations.
Adjust and establish a relatively long-term stable social foundation that supports its rule.
From mainly suppressing land annexation to moderate exploitation. This can not but be said to be a big change in Zhu Yongxing's thinking. Moreover, this is also reasonable from the perspective of historical development trends. Because, with the development of farming tools and farming levels,
With the continuous improvement, farm-based operations are more efficient, produce more, and are more suitable for the labor demand of industrial society.
So, Zhu Yongxing took the first step in his imagination. Although this was not his original creation, in today's era, it was quite a revolutionary step.
"Fixed rent and fixed interest", "release of public land", and "land to the tiller" were Zhu Yongxing's three major measures in launching land reform.
"The regional characteristics of the North determine the difficulty of agricultural planting, and the harvest volume is not as good as that of the South. Therefore, I do not apply a one-size-fits-all approach. The Ministry of Household Affairs determines the northern and southern provinces, and then determines taxes accordingly." Zhu Yongxing pointed at Yicheng, and then
Indicates the announcer to continue reading.
"It is proposed that the land rent in the north should not exceed 25% of the annual harvest of the main product. The land rent in the south should not exceed 35%. The government in the north will take half a percent. The government in the south will take 10 percent. This is also included in the land rent. Renting seeds
Landowners must pay rent on time, and landlords who are in arrears with paying rent for two years may be fired..."
"The adverse fields collected in the Northland are treated as public land and are sold to the public. Those with war bonds are given priority and enjoy preferential treatment. The land price is tentatively set at 2.5 times the annual harvest of the main crops of the cultivated land. The farmers who receive the land will be divided into ten years.
If you pay it back evenly in twenty installments, you don’t have to bear interest; if you own war bonds, the land price can be twice the annual harvest, and it can be paid back evenly over fifteen years..."
"The clan and serving officials are free to purchase land, and the taxes collected must be in accordance with court decrees. If there is any violation, they will be dismissed from their posts and will not be forgiven..."
The proclaimer's voice echoed in the hall, and the ministers listened carefully and pondered the key.
First of all, Zhu Yongxing drew a starting line. As long as you want to farm, you can get the land first without paying in cash or in kind, and then pay it back in installments. Moreover, he also specially stipulated preferential treatment for those who own war bonds.
The idea is to encourage people to buy actively and support the country.
Secondly, the amount of rent is limited by laws and regulations, making over-exploitation a criminal offense against the law to protect the interests of tenants. At the same time, the landlord can still collect a part and have a living; moreover, the tax rate is a share-sharing system, and the government and landlords can no longer
Without arbitrary exploitation, farmers' enthusiasm for production will also generally increase.
Finally, restrictions on land purchases by officials and clan members were relaxed. As long as the exploitation was moderate, the main investment in production materials still fell on the landlords. The purchase of cattle, the construction of canals and wells, the renewal of agricultural tools, etc., increased the output.
, according to the sharecropping system, landlords will also increase their income.
In feudal society, especially agricultural society, the concept of land as wealth is deeply ingrained in people's minds. It is better to use legal restrictions to strongly inhibit annexation, which is more suitable for people's thinking. At least in the minds of the officials in the palace, they have
This policy is welcome.
"Most of the ministers in the palace are from the south. Although I do not distinguish between southerners and northerners, they are all based on talent. However, I must warn you." Zhu Yongxing's eyes turned sharp and he glanced around the hall. In total silence,
He said loudly: "The climate in the south is suitable and the population is large. I know that the land rent in many places has received more than 50%. If the law is issued, many landlords and gentry will be in pain as if they were cut off, and they will curse me secretly. But you guys are
Officials of the imperial court and the pillars of the country, I hope you will not be like those greedy and short-sighted people. I hope you will set a good example, supervise your relatives, and carry out this good governance."
"Your Majesty is wise. This good governance can make the country long-term and stable, and the country forever solid." Yicheng, the Minister of Household Affairs, stepped forward and respectfully said: "There are some villains who are greedy and despicable, and they will be dealt with according to the national law."
"Yi Qing is very popular with me." Zhu Yongxing praised him, patted a stack of memorials on the table, and said: "These are memorials from governors from various places, all of whom support this good governance. I would like to say, be careful at the beginning of Yi,
It is difficult to guarantee the end of life. It was prohibited before, but now it is relaxed. The court officials will naturally be happy for the increased income in the future. But as time goes by, some people will inevitably complain about the small income, and some people will try their best to exploit loopholes, thereby aggravating the exploitation. I am here
It should be explained that since this good governance is to make the country long-term and stable, it must be implemented for a long time. I, my son and my grandson, will follow it from generation to generation. Who dares to test the law by himself? Hehe, although I am generous, the national law is ruthless.
You should be careful and warn me."
As Zhu Yongxing said, once the restrictions are lifted, officials will naturally be happy, but they are afraid that if time goes by, some people will inevitably become greedy and try their own way. Moreover, the biggest beneficiaries of this land reform should be farmers, not landlords.
The resistance encountered in Jiangnan is conceivable. But Zhu Yongxing dared to launch at this time, and he was mentally prepared to remove obstacles. The bureaucrats benefited, the clan benefited, the farmers benefited, and only the landlords were left.
The storm?
Yongli's resignation and return to the vassal domain have been approved, and he also moved to Hangzhou, away from Zhu Yongxing. Although he did not take Yongli seriously, it made Zhu Yongxing feel relieved. In order to support the decisive battle in the north, he also accelerated
He decided to launch his own plan and categorically launched a new land policy to gain support from more people. Moreover, farmers are not the only ones who desire land. Compared with collecting land rent, which is the most secure income, and the option of enjoying retirement, many people
Very yearning for this.
After the war in the North and the occupation by the Eight Banners, the amount of public land that can be taken over by the government is extremely large. If it is converted into funds and materials needed for the war, the current difficulties will almost be solved. Moreover,
The court also took other measures.
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"Since there are discounts for holding war bonds, our Zhang family should also buy some land for future generations. This is also a safe way." Zhang Chuantian read Mingfa's edict over and over again, and thought about it for a long time.
, finally made up his mind, "Gan, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Shandong, Liao, and part of Su Province all belong to the north. If it is north of the Yangtze River and south of the Yellow River, it is not too far from the south of the Yangtze River, and business is easy."
It’s easier.”
Zhang Shihua didn't care much about his grandfather's plans for the family. He was concentrating on tying small decorations on the bird cage. In the cage were two gorgeous little birds caught from Borneo. As a plaything for Princess Rou'er, naturally,
Be more refined.
"If you become an official, the land rent in the North will be 25%, and the owner's family will also get 15%." Zhang Chuantian continued to estimate, "If two or three acres of land in the North can feed a person, ten acres will be one and a half acres.
, One hundred acres is fifteen acres, well, five or six people can have enough food and clothing. Less is a little less, but it’s worth it. Well, it’s also liberal for officials. I’m afraid they won’t let go of this extra income.
Bar?"
The value of land can be recycled and benefited from generation to generation. Moreover, as the level of farming increases, the income will also increase.
"Grandpa, aren't we doing good business?" Zhang Shihua said casually without looking back, "Why do you want to buy a field?"
"Come in the wind, go in the rain, the sea is bumpy, is it safe to do business?" Zhang Chuantian sighed softly, and said to his granddaughter: "When people get old, they have to find a place to live, and they have to run around outside all their lives? Grandpa, this is also the case
You are looking for the long term for your family!"
"Let me tell you, the income from the fields should not be determined by the imperial court." Zhang Shihua finished his work, looked around for a while, then walked back to the table, pointed to the imperial edict copied on the table, and expressed disapproval.
He said: "My master has a field, and it is up to him to decide how much we can collect. If you want to rent it, you can rent it. If you don't want to rent it, don't rent it! Grandpa, is your granddaughter right?"
"That makes sense." Zhang Chuantian smiled faintly, but changed his tone, "But your vision is too narrow, and it cannot compare with the foresight of the Holy One. These decrees -" Zhang Chuantian tapped the edict with his finger, and continued:
"If implementation can be guaranteed, it will stabilize the country."
"I think those landowners are unwilling. How can we keep the country stable?" Zhang Shihua shook his head in disbelief.
"Landlords? Hehe, do they have soldiers? Can they fight? They don't even farm the land themselves. Will those tenants listen to them and not want to get benefits in accordance with the law?" Zhang Chuantian asked a series of questions and paused.
He then asked himself and answered: "Besides, the Holy One has left them plenty of money and has not forced them to die. How dare they take the risk of confiscating their homes and destroying their families, and commit rebellion? Impossible, absolutely impossible."
Zhang Shihua tilted his head and thought seriously, feeling a little surprised and a little confused.
"Throughout the dynasties, there have been many incidents where the government forced the people to rebel." Zhang Chuantian continued to explain to his granddaughter, "Most of the rebels were some kind of people. Without their land, they could no longer survive, so they naturally had to take risks. Now, you are gone.
The land doesn’t matter, the land rent is dead. Even if you become a tenant, the income will be enough to fill your belly——"
"In this way, they will not become rioters and rebel." Zhang Shihua sorted out his thoughts and said with big eyes: "As for the officials, the imperial court has increased their salaries and relaxed the restrictions on land. As long as they comply with
If you abide by the law and have officials in front of you, you can get more income, so why not do it?"
"There are also discounts for those who buy national debt." Zhang Shihua said before his grandfather could speak: "Originally, if you buy national debt, you can earn free interest. With this policy, everyone will definitely be enthusiastic about it! But - do ordinary people really have money in their hands?
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Zhang Chuantian smiled and said earnestly: "Yes, there must be. Think about it, there are not many things on the market now, most of them have been shipped to the front line. The common people are not idle, women weave and sew, and men
I have no place to spend the money I earn from working in the fields!"
"Well, that's the truth." Zhang Shihua pointed to the teapot and said with a smile: "I heard that all the good tea leaves were collected by the court in exchange for money or horses. Even grandpa who has money can buy less!"
"Smelly girl." Zhang Chuantian chuckled, stroking his beard and said, "Go quickly, the little princess should be anxious."
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