There are one hill and eight buildings in the Northern Prefecture of the Eastern Jin Dynasty Chapter 3793: Straightening relations between the Ming family and the country
Chapter 3793: Straightening relations between the Ming family and the country
Liu Yu said calmly: "Miaoyin, I think most of the children of aristocratic families are people who have read poetry and books, and they should know more about etiquette and justice than ordinary people. It does not mean that they should deprive them of everything and take it back to the state, but that they should be in the country and
Find a balance between families. It cannot be said that just because the ancestors have contributed to the country, the descendants can get something for nothing, can enslave and control others forever, and can always take away the land and resources that originally belong to the country and the people of the world.
Possessing the land for generations to come.”
Wang Miaoyin nodded: "We have discussed this point countless times. To be honest, many high-ranking families have changed their minds and accepted your point of view, but there are still some families who are unwilling to give up their previous interests. After all,
It is human nature to get something for nothing and to enjoy leisure and work, and you cannot change it. Everyone knows the principles in those books, but it is another matter when it is your turn."
Liu Yu sighed: "This matter is no longer up to them. A hundred years after the Jin Dynasty traveled south, the aristocratic families began to make great contributions to the country and protect the people. Therefore, it is right for them to initially enjoy such treatment that far exceeded others."
"But now a hundred years have passed, and the world has changed a long time ago. The descendants of families that once made great contributions to the country have now become the group of people who possess the most resources and do the most harm to the country. If we want to avoid the disaster of the Western Jin Dynasty, we have only
Start now, start from yourself, spit out what the aristocratic family should not possess, and return it to the country and the people of the world."
Wang Miaoyin shook her head: "Although the truth is correct, after all, it is taking something from other people's hands, something that has been regarded as a matter of course for hundreds of years, and it is impossible for people to have no idea. Brother Yu, over the years,
In fact, even Muzhi and I don't fully agree with these concepts of yours, but we still help you do it out of trust in you, but this does not mean that others can do the same."
Liu Muzhi sighed: "Wonderful sound, I think what Ji Nu said is not excessive. It is not to deprive the family of everything they have. Those who want to do this are the Celestial Masters. They raised an army to take away everything the family has."
Everything, whether it was land or tenants, was robbed, and even the lives of the children of the aristocratic family were taken away. It was the slaves who protected them, drove away the demon thieves, and saved the country as well as the aristocratic family. This was a life-saving grace.
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Wang Miaoyin said in a deep voice: "Saving a life for a life does not mean that everything must be handed over. In the eyes of many children of aristocratic families, these lands and tenant farmers are the inheritance left to them by their fathers and ancestors. Even if their own lives are lost, they cannot
Losing these foundations and handing them over to others. Some things can be negotiated, such as the reduction of titles and no longer being hereditary officials, but land, tenant farmers and other basic interests related to the survival of future generations, many people are still unwilling to give up."
Liu Yu said seriously: "These are the property of the country, public interests, not the private interests of their families. Miaoyin, according to the national law of the Jin Dynasty, all land belongs to the state and is distributed by the emperor. It is not something that a family can own from generation to generation. This point
That’s right.”
Wang Miaoyin frowned: "These are just laws on the surface, in fact..."
Liu Yu interrupted her and continued: "In fact, for many years, aristocratic families have taken advantage of their high positions and the convenience of holding power to take the lead in making these laws useless, turning the land and population that belong to the country into
My family even thinks that this is a matter of course and natural. With land and tenant farmers, the taxes that should be paid to the country normally seem like they are giving charity to the country."
"Ordinary people and farmers work all year round in order to pay taxes to the country. Their children have to join the army to serve the country and die in battle. However, the children of the aristocratic families who own the most land and resources only need to serve as clerks in the army and follow the army.
, you can get more rewards than others who shed blood and sacrifice. Miaoyin, do you think this is fair? Is it something that those of us who hold political power should allow?"
Liu Yu's words were so eloquent and deafening that even someone as eloquent as Wang Miaoyin was speechless. He could only sigh and said quietly: "Brother Yu, you have taken advantage of me."
Righteousness, but these involve the darkest selfish part of human nature. Even if the truth is on your side, they are not willing to do it. You have high moral standards, but your ability to govern the country, collect taxes and draw people,
Only they have it. If there is a stalemate, it will be the country and the people who will lose in the end."
Liu Yu gritted his teeth: "So, I have to make concessions and continue to allow them to enjoy benefits and benefits beyond those of ordinary people. Even if their children join the army and make meritorious service, retain their title, continue to occupy a large amount of land, and attract many landless people.
Farmers, I can only acquiesce. But these are only expedient measures, because no common people can fully govern the country, so I can only give in for the time being, but this does not mean that it will always be like this in the future. At least this time, in the land of Qilu, I
We can no longer follow Wu’s approach. There must be a new atmosphere and new changes.”
Wang Miaoyin gritted her teeth: "Because now there are people from the Murong tribe fighting, and these Han people from Qingzhou are strong and capable of governing, so are you ready to use these people to replace the southern aristocratic families who have been working for you?"
Liu Yu shook his head: "Miaoyin, everyone is working for the country. While working for the country, they are also seeking benefits for their own families and small families. They are not doing things for me, Liu Yu. You have to understand this. The country belongs to everyone.
, it does not belong to one person, not to me, Liu Yu, nor to your Xie family. We should enjoy the blessings together, bear the difficulties together, and act in accordance with the national laws. This is what we should do. The greater the contribution, the greater the benefits.
, but it does not mean that these interests can be occupied for generations. It does not mean that these interests only belong to the aristocratic families and have nothing to do with the common people."
Wang Miaoyin said coldly: "But now, I only see the Murong tribe who was defeated and destroyed the country. The powerful Han people in Nanyan have interests and benefits, but the Wu family that supported the war for a year seems to have no
What kind of benefits and benefits did you get, apart from the military honors and titles you mentioned from joining the army, it was just taking over the pastures of the Murong Hu people, which the state lent them to take care of for ten or fifteen years.
We can't always have it. The Hu cavalry you wanted to recruit was also rejected by you. So how do you want me to explain to the family members who support us? If we don't satisfy them this time, will they be so active next time?
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Liu Yu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "What I really want is that next time I go on the Northern Expedition, I will use the power of the national warehouse and the men normally recruited by the country, instead of begging for help like this time!"