The matter of the debate in the court was spread early in the morning.
Rumors suddenly spread throughout the capital.
"Some people say that you are just trying to gain fame and help people's livelihood. In fact, you are trying to build momentum for yourself and let people all over the world think of you well."
"They said that you have great ambitions and want to be a powerful minister who speaks the truth."
Fang Jue smiled faintly: "It's almost like I want to rebel. I've planned it in advance, right?"
"Absolutely, it's too unpleasant to hear..." Ye Hongyi snorted.
In the court today, Fang Jue knew that many people did not like what he said.
It's just that due to the superficial appearance and the face that needs to be maintained, no one wants to do what he wants.
In many people's minds, they actually have the same idea as He Louqian.
Peace of mind, in their minds, means just letting the people have enough to eat and then stay in one place peacefully.
It is best not to leave the village at all times.
Only in this way can we be safe.
The reason is that they are afraid that the people will be too comfortable and will not obey their pressure.
This is a kind of thinking of the superiors. It is very simple. They are afraid that the people below will lose control.
Food has always been the best tool for governance. People below will work hard if they don't have enough to eat.
Even if they rebel, the thin soldiers are no match for the regular army of the imperial court.
They are usually high-pressure, but when the people really can't live any longer, and tax reductions and exemptions are provided to provide disaster relief, they will sing the praises of the imperial court.
If it is usually very good and completely self-sufficient without the control of the court, the people will feel that the court is useless.
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"Fang Jue, why don't they seem to be willing to make the people rich?" Ye Hongyi asked.
Fang Jue shook his head: "Because they don't want the common people to live better than them, even if they are close... This way they cannot show their sense of superiority."
"The satisfaction that power brings is actually this feeling of being superior to others."
"They won't say it on the surface, but secretly they will support people like He Louqian, because the officialdom has created many such people."
"The common people are too far away, so they don't need to care. Even if they rebel, they are not directly responsible."
"But the officers and emperors in front of them can really affect their future, so political performance is very important."
"As long as the national treasury is full, who cares whether the people have three meals a day or two meals a day?"
Perhaps, in their eyes, two meals a day is already good.
Three meals a day is a bit of a luxury, but it’s not necessary.
"This... this seems different from the officialdom I know." Ye Hongyi scratched her head and said.
The officialdom that she knew was mostly based on corruption, corruption and perversion of the law, but she had never understood this side.
"Of course it's different. You're in the Hanging Sword Division, and it's your duty to monitor whether the officials abide by the law. You don't need to think too much about the rest."
"But the officials in the court are different. What they want is the whole world. Since it is the world, how can we miss the people of the world?"
Ye Hongyi nodded: "Well, you are right..."
…
Rumors in the capital were divided into two major factions.
One group accuses Fang Juegu of seeking fame; the other group praises Fang Juegu for bringing benefits to the people.
He Louqian's proposal to increase the grain tax by 20% was revealed.
Then public opinion became one-sided.
Because the new grain had not yet been distributed for planting, people did not know the yield of the new grain, so they thought He Louqian was crazy.
Amidst the commotion, the sinner's book in front of He Lou came out.
The emperor backhanded him and posted it outside the door of Fengtian Hall, and ordered someone to make a stone tablet on top.
When he went to court on the second day, He Louqian saw him and was almost angry to death. He felt that his reputation was about to be ruined. He fell ill when he returned home.
Somehow, a few days later, He Louqian actually submitted a letter to resign.
Everyone didn't know the reason, but they thought they were being forced by Fang Jue. Suddenly, there were more voices in the court against Fang Jue.
"He Louqian is scared." Ye Hongyi came to tell Fang Jue.
"Why?" Fang Jue was surprised. He did not expect He Louqian to resign, although the emperor did not agree.
"I was checking him, and he seemed a little unable to withstand the investigation, so he panicked and wanted to run away." Ye Hongyi sneered.
There are some rules in the officialdom of Jinling.
If no problems are discovered before leaving office, then there will be no further investigation after leaving office. This is called a safe landing.
Unless it's treason or a heinous crime.
Fang Jue's mouth twitched and he touched his nose: "Isn't this...not good?"
"What's wrong? If he is upright, I can't check him out... There is definitely something wrong with this kind of people. Just wait until I check him out and let you vent your anger!"
"Does Your Majesty know that this person has some problems and that's why he didn't allow him to resign?"
Fang Jue was immediately surprised. Did I really catch a giant rat by accident?
"After He Louqian entered the capital, he was very responsible, otherwise he would not have been comforted for so many years... I was checking what he did in his early years, before he was transferred to the capital..."
Ye Hongyi hit the nail on the head and knew that there were many innocent people in the capital, but they were only superficially innocent.
In the capital, of course, one does not dare to mess around, but when one is outside, one is not so conscientious.
"That must be a bad debt." Fang Jue shook his head and laughed. Local officials are very problematic. They are like princes.
In this era, it means absolute power and lack of supervision.
As for the governor and censor, they only happen once a year or half a year. It is too easy to hide it.
Given He Louqian's thoughts of not caring about people's livelihood, it can be seen that he was definitely not innocent when he was an official in his early years.
"My people went to Fuzhou. He Louqian once served as the magistrate of Fuzhou. I'm going to go to the next level to investigate Qukou County where he served as the county magistrate..."
Women are so scary.
Fang Jue smiled secretly, even he had no intention of doing it so brilliantly.
Because Fang Jue knew that if the water was clear, there would be no fish, and there were probably only three or five officials in the entire capital who could withstand inspection.
Ordinary people have dark histories, let alone officials?
With sharp weapons in hand, murderous intentions arise... The same goes for holding power, and it is easy to do things arrogantly.
As long as there is no disorder in the capital or no complaints from the people, nothing will happen to the officials in the capital since ancient times.
Unless you're on the wrong team.
"Enough is enough. If he has never violated the law, then that's it." Fang Jue shook his head and said, he also had to compromise.
If you have a conflict with someone, check the other person's background, and everyone in the officialdom will be in danger.
Some tacit understanding is needed, at least for now.
But Fang Jue will not allow this kind of thing for too long and will eliminate it in the future.
It's just that the foundation is too shallow now, and it's okay to show off your talents for the first time, but it's not good if you show off your talents.
"We can only investigate violations of the law, embezzlement and bribery... It would be too long ago to find out such things." Ye Hongyi said.
There are limitations in this era. As long as the money is not in the house in front of Helou, even if someone reports it, there will be no evidence of corruption.
The situation is different when it comes to perverting the law. Even if there is no evidence, the historical consequences of perverting the law will always exist.
Public opinion, victims, witnesses, evidence... cannot all disappear.
"By the way, look at my sword." Ye Hongyi showed off her sword.
It's an Autumn Water Sword, but the scabbard is the scabbard of a sword wielder's sword.
"Things given by the emperor should be enshrined at home." Fang Jue nodded and smiled.
…
When the king of Jin came, Fang Jue was hoeing the ground.
The plow used was a plow that the King of Jin had never seen before.
"Teacher, did you make something new again?" King Jin said with a smile.
"Don't call me teacher, I haven't promised to accept you yet." Fang Jue said calmly.
King Jin: "The teacher's angry accusation in front of He Louqian has spread throughout the capital. There are people in Zuixian Tower talking about it."
After handing the plow to Wang Book, Fang Jue had already discovered that this amateur farmer didn't know how to do anything, so he planned to teach him how to do it himself.
Fang Jue had long been aware of the identity of the secret envoy of Wang Book Xuanjian Division.
"Look at this thing." Fang Jue pointed to the plow and asked King Jin if he saw the trick.
The King of Jin only took a careful look and said: "Teacher is indeed the most talented person in the world. If this thing can be promoted, the people can save effort and plow deeper."
Fang Jue nodded: "Deep plowing can remove some insect eggs buried in the ground so that birds can peck them, so that less crops will be harmed during farming next year."
"Thank you teacher for your guidance." King Jin said respectfully.
"You are more humble and studious than King Qin."
Fang Jue saw that this King of Jin actually knew everything and had learned everything secretly.
He can understand all plows, which shows that he is not a boastful prince who only cares about fighting for power in the court.
The King of Jin chuckled: "My brothers are not very tolerant. They always thought about the difficulties in the future and let them sit in that position... I was afraid that I would have to be a commoner and farm the land myself, so I learned early.
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"You are really prepared for a rainy day." Fang Jue glanced at him.
