Chapter 1045 Xianning: Sir, were you beaming with joy just now?
Jinyang Princess Mansion
A beauty dressed in a scarlet dress embroidered with phoenixes and phoenixes leaned on a pillow on the bed with her lush hair spread out. Her eyelashes were curled down and she was sleeping with her eyes closed, her face was plump and white.
The inside is rosy, like delicate peony petals. Under the beautiful neck, there is a rich granary, and under the loose dress, there is a bulging belly.
In the pavilion room, apart from the rising incense, there was still the sound of music playing on the piano.
With his back to the Xuan window, Yuanchun was sitting behind a piano table, playing with the strings in his hand, and the sound of the piano tinkled, like a mountain spring flowing through a stream of bamboo and rocks, clear and sweet.
Then, as a burst of rapid footsteps sounded on the stairs, the eldest princess of Jinyang slowly opened her slightly closed eyes, looked at the girl standing with her hands hanging down, and said, "Lianxue."
Lianxue said happily: "Your Highness, Duke Wei has arrived in Yangzhou."
Hearing this, the eldest princess of Jinyang pressed the soft mattress with one hand and stood up. A look of joy appeared on her beautiful face, and her beady voice asked: "Are you in Yangzhou now? Did you say anything?
Time to come?"
The strings in Yuanchun's hand were also plucked by restless fingers, and even the tune was a bit messed up.
Lianxue said softly: "We should be able to arrive tomorrow night."
Under the slender eyebrows of Liu Ye, the eldest princess of Jinyang, there was a trace of longing in her beautiful eyes, and she said: "Chanyue, I guess it's time for Xianning to come."
Although having two children is quite irritating, they will live with her for the rest of their lives.
"Didn't the letter say that all the sisters in the mansion will come over?" Yuanchun said with joy on his red lips and pink face, "When the time comes, we can play lively again."
The eldest princess of Jinyang chuckled and said: "It's quite boring for us to be here every day. If Yun Yatou and the third girl can come over, the house will be more lively."
She has been almost bored here these past few months, especially not seeing him.
Yuan Chunxing approached and said warmly: "The Di newspaper said that Brother Heng came to Jiangnan to implement the Four New Deals."
The eldest princess of Jinyang's beautiful eyes twinkled and she said softly: "There has been a lot of fuss recently about clearing the land from the father-in-law's land and dividing it among the people. Not long ago, there was such a big incident in Changzhou Mansion, so the emperor sent him here anyway."
Yuan Chun said: "Promoting the New Deal and clearing the land will offend many people more than fighting a war."
The eldest princess of Jinyang was in a state of ecstasy on her soft and graceful face, and said: "In general, there is nothing wrong with reform and innovation, but I remember that when he first met his brother in the inner study, he mentioned the reform and reform.
, I didn’t expect to reach that point after just a few years.”
Yuan Chun said softly: "When Brother Heng comes over, ask him what measures he will take."
"I hope everything goes well." Princess Jinyang gently stroked her bulging belly, feeling the gestation of life through her loose dress.
It is drizzling outside the window, the courtyard is closed, the pavilions and pavilions in the distance are shadowy, and the willow trees are lush and lush.
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Yangzhou Prefecture, ferry
The next morning, early in the morning, Jia Heng had just finished breakfast. Suddenly, the guard of Jinyi Mansion reported that Liangjiang Governor Gao Zhongping had handed over a famous assassin outside and wanted to see Jia Heng.
Jia Heng looked at Chen Xiao, who was looking through the manuscripts of the Three Kingdoms, and said softly: "People are coming."
Gao Zhongping came to see him in advance, which did not surprise him. Looking at the history of this man's fortune, he assisted the emperor in his residence to gain great wealth as a single person. He was both vigorous and resolute, and also good at forbearance.
Chen Xiao said softly: "Go over and have a look, I won't go there."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Then wait until I come back..."
With that said, he left the cabin and study and came to the hall. At this moment, Princess Xianning came over. The beauty was dressed in a blue dress and pulled up her hair. Under the willow leaves' thin eyebrows, her clear eyes were clear and moving, and she said:
"Sir, Uncle Gao is here."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I'm already here, let's go meet him."
Princess Xianning responded softly and followed Jia Heng's hand out of the cabin. On the side of the ferry, she saw a dozen people surrounding a burly middle-aged man who was over forty years old.
"Wei Guo Gong." Gao Zhongping saw the python suit on Jia Heng at a glance. In other words, even if Jia Heng was not wearing a python suit, Gao Zhongping could recognize Jia Heng at a glance just by his calm and calm demeanor.
, walked a few steps quickly and called.
Under the umbrella of the Jinyi guards, Jia Heng accompanied Princess Xianning to the ferry, raised his hands and said, "I have met Governor Gao."
Princess Xianning also called: "Uncle Gao."
Gao Zhongping looked at Princess Xianning with warm eyes and said with a chuckle: "Xianning is here too. Is your father's health okay?"
Gao Zhongping was once the core strategist for King Yong to seize the throne. The two had such a deep relationship that they almost slept together. They were extraordinary kings and ministers. It can be said that they watched Princess Xianning grow up.
Princess Xianning said: "Uncle Gao, my father's body is safe."
Gao Zhongping nodded, and then looked at the arrogant young man in python suit beside him. The first thing that caught his eye was a pair of sharp eyes, with a hint of divine light, and he whispered: "I have heard about the name of Duke Wei for a long time, today
Once we meet, we will become even more famous once we meet."
At this moment, the two staff behind Gao Zhongping were secretly looking at the young man in the python suit, with a bit of surprise on their faces, clearly shocked by his young face.
It is really unbelievable that the old and cunning strategy that only an old official could come up with was proposed by such a young boy.
Why is it so sophisticated to implement policies?
Jia Heng said loudly: "Governor Gao is too polite."
At this moment, he was also looking at Gao Zhongping, the first official in the border areas of the Chen Han Dynasty. He came today in casual clothes. He was wearing a green cloth gown and a pair of cloth shoes. He looked a bit like an old farmer.
The two exchanged simple greetings, and Princess Xianning smiled softly and said, "Sir, Uncle Gao, this is not the place to talk. Let's talk about it on the boat first."
Gao Zhongping nodded, waved his hand, indicating that the subordinates did not need to follow him, and followed Jia Heng alone onto the ship.
Arriving at the cabin hall specially used for entertaining guests, the two of them took their seats respectively.
Princess Xianning picked up the teapot and poured tea for the two of them. The girl's voice was as cold as the tinkling of a mountain spring and she said, "My father has been thinking about Uncle Gao for the past two years."
Gao Zhongping nodded, with a look of admiration on his face, and said, "I haven't seen the Holy Lord for many years since we left the capital."
Jia Heng listened quietly to the two men's conversation and also observed Gao Zhongping.
Gao Zhongping said succinctly: "Before Duke Wei came, he should have known about the implementation of the new law in Jiangnan. If we don't know the acres of land, it will be impossible to talk about dividing the land into acres."
Jia Heng nodded slightly and said: "Governor Gao is right, clearing the land is a whipping method, before the land is divided into acres."
Gao Zhongping pondered for a moment and said: "But the people of Changzhou Prefecture secretly united to block the imperial government's new policy plan, and even caused a murder a month ago. Wei Guogong mentioned in his previous letter that Jiangnan's new policy should not be rushed. Now Jiangsu Zhuge Liang
The prefectures and counties no longer have clear land ownership, so they should figure out the situation, but the gentry and the common people know it and don’t say anything. The new policy is at a loss. Does the Duke of Wei have any good strategies?"
Jia Heng thought for a moment and said: "The Holy One sent me south for this reason."
Gao Zhongping looked at the young man and asked: "Where do you think Duke Wei will start?"
Jia Heng's eyes flashed and he said: "Start with the distinguished officials and gentry of Jinling and clear the land of Jiangning Prefecture. After clearing the relevant fields, we can then extend it to the whole province."
When Gao Zhongping heard this, he was startled. He frowned and asked, "Xun Qi, an official and a gentleman?"
Jia Heng said: "Since we are clearing the land of our father-in-law and recovering the tax arrears, the officials and gentry who have honored us should set an example."
This is not about returning the money of the gentry to the original route and dividing the money of the common people into 30-70 accounts, but that the first blow must actually fall on these remnants of the party who are blocking the great government.
Gao Zhongping said: "As a result, the opposition will become louder and the implementation of the New Deal will become more difficult."
Originally, Gao Zhongping's idea was to mobilize the local areas first, and then make a big noise to mobilize the more difficult relatives. If there were some issues that couldn't be solved, such as the fields of the imperial relatives, then they would not be touched. By that time, the New Deal had already taken shape.
"Isn't there a lot of opposition now? As for those who dare to oppose the imperial government's national policy, they should be dismissed from office and the vacancies should be filled. Now that maritime trade is prosperous, the imperial court is also committed to opening up maritime trade. They use the land to engage in maritime trade and supplement their income. What's the point?
No?" Jia Heng said solemnly.
The clearing of landownership and the allocation of land to tenants were originally means to limit the differentiation between rich and poor.
If we only plunder the property of small and medium-sized landowners, then more small and medium-sized landowners will become poor peasants, triggering a loud resistance. Then these bureaucrats will pretend to be on behalf of the people, contacting scholars and middle- and low-level officials who are former small and medium-sized landowners.
Set off a greater wave of resistance.
If we target the bureaucracy from the beginning and make them give up their profits through coercion and inducement, the administrative cost will be minimal and will only require the absolute will of the emperor and the joint pressure of Gao Zhongping and him.
Before the small and medium-sized landowners and poor peasants were stabbed, they usually clapped their hands and applauded, and when further policies were implemented, their relatives would not speak up for them.
This is the way of differentiation, checks and balances. First, unite the rich peasants, middle peasants, and poor people to transform the big landlords. Then, after the big landlords are gone, it will be the turn of the rich peasants...
Gao Zhongping pondered for a moment and said: "In this case, it will be more difficult at the beginning because these relatives are blocking it."
"They don't dare to directly confront the imperial government! As the saying goes, if you don't attack these relatives at first, the longer the fight will last. Just like the Changzhou Prefecture, things are happening one after another in the local area, even if it is the emperor.
The ministers at the center of the imperial court will also waver and hesitate, and the New Deal matters will be left unresolved." Jia Heng said.
Many things are only hot for the first three minutes. If we don't take advantage of these three minutes to get good feedback, the pressure will be transmitted and the confidence of the decision-makers will be shaken.
Of course, what Gao Zhongping said makes sense. He should first create an environment where the new law is in full swing, and use public opinion to put pressure on the hesitant and resentful noble gentry. But the problem is not only that the dignitaries survived in the end, but accepted it instead.
The protection offered by some small and medium-sized gentry still relies on collusion and constraints at all levels, unless soldiers from the Jiangnan camp are used.
The turmoil it caused would be relatively large. If there was a large-scale conflict between soldiers and civilians, the New Deal would become a bad one.
The upper management also opposes it, and the middle management also opposes it.
Gao Zhongping said: "In this case, this method is perfect."
It will only lead to resentment and slander from relatives.
Jia Heng asked: "Governor Gao, how many noble families are there in Jinling that have cultivated land in the area? How many high-ranking families are there?"
Gao Zhongping pondered and said: "According to the calculations of the officials before, there are five or six families of royal relatives, and there are more than a dozen families of distinguished officials. If we count the families of famous officials, there are about twenty families."
At this moment, Jia Heng's strategy was basically implemented.
Jia Heng's eyes flashed and he said: "After arriving in Jinling, my Jia family, the Shi family, the eldest princess and some relatives will start clearing the land. At that time, I will pay as much land tax as is required by law. All of this will be done at the same time. I
I don’t believe it, even if the emperor’s relatives and honorable ministers strictly abide by the national policy, it will be so difficult to implement it?”
Gao Zhongping was shocked when he heard this and said: "Duke Wei, this..."
Jia Heng said: "For the sake of the Han Dynasty, we are duty-bound."
In fact, after the land was cleared, the extra taxes paid were not enough to dig deep, and there was no step-up tax. These people felt hurt. They were really greedy and couldn't satisfy their desires!
Do we have to wait for the ship to sink and die together?
As for the historians, Wang family and Jia family, the New Deal is a national policy and they will not be confused about the importance.
In fact, in this way, in the eyes of the wise people in the center and the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, the psychology will be much more balanced.
This did not allow him to destroy the family and provide relief, but only distributed some benefits to the country.
Gao Zhongping had a little more reverence in his eyes and said loudly: "The Duke of Wei is highly righteous."
At first, there was some suspicion that the New Dealers might have some experts behind their backs to guide Duke Wei. Now it seems that this person's structure is indeed extraordinary.
Jia Heng said: "Just find out the status of the land and acres of these honorable relatives in various places, directly implement it to the people, and put pressure on them. They have received the emperor's favor, but they are just clearing their land, and they are so decadent in paying back taxes. They have ruined our great Han Dynasty."
Where?"
As for whether it will cause resentment from the officials and gentry, or even offend the noble gentry in Jiangnan, it is inevitable.
But in the future, other means can be used, such as opening up financial resources to cultivate emerging forces, and he can also become a representative of emerging forces.
Opening up the sea is the first source of income, but we still need to develop maritime divisions and colonize foreign countries, thus prompting the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River to expand overseas, China Resources Vanguard.
He felt that Chen Han's historical progress was really too slow. He should promote some historical processes, but he needed to move to a higher position.
Gao Zhongping looked at the young man with complex eyes at this moment and said loudly: "Duke Wei, since the matter has been decided, Gao will not stay much longer. Gao will be waiting for Duke Wei's arrival in Jinling."
This time I came here, and what I gained was unexpected. If there was such strong support, the New Deal would have the dawn of victory in the world.
Jia Heng stood up and said, "Then I will send Governor Gao off."
After sending Gao Zhongping away, Jia Heng returned to the cabin and sat behind the desk, thinking on his face.
Princess Xianning also came over and asked with concern: "Sir, is this matter difficult? Uncle Gao used to be called a capable minister and official by his father, but now he seems to be at a loss."
Jia Heng said: "This new policy is difficult to say, but it is not difficult to say it is not. It is still feasible to make timely adjustments now."
It's just a method of whipping and adding small pieces to the acres. Even though there is resistance, it is not to the point where the fish is dead and the net is broken.
Taking the Jia family as an example, even if they pay these land taxes, it will not affect their lives too much. In the same way, the same goes for those relatives, but they are just too greedy.
"Sir, when we get to Jinling, I will go with you to visit those royal relatives." Princess Xianning looked at the young man who was frowning in thought and said in a clear voice.
Jia Heng stood up, took Princess Xianning's slender hand, looked at the face as beautiful as jade, met the gaze and dewy eyes, gently stroked the tear mole under the corner of the eye, and said warmly:
"Xianning."
Although Xian Ning was a bit playful at times, she was still his virtuous wife.
"Sir, we are husband and wife." Princess Xianning leaned her head against Jia Heng's arms, held the boy's hand, and changed the subject with a chuckle: "Why has Chanyue been so clingy to Sir these past two days?"
Jia Heng said: "Well, isn't it normal for newlyweds to be inseparable?"
Princess Xianning chuckled and said: "Sir, I saw it the other day. It was like holding a child and lifting it up."
Jia Heng said: "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Princess Xianning asked: "Sir, when will you give me a hug?"
"You're too tall to hold me. Let's do it next time," Jia Heng said.
Xianning is almost as tall as him. In future generations, even if he becomes a supermodel, this height will be more than enough.
At this moment, a weak and smart voice came from behind the heavy bead curtain, saying: "Husband, are you in the house?"
Princess Xianning turned Yanli's face and chuckled: "Talk about Cao Cao. Cao Cao has arrived and is talking about you. What do you have in your hand?"
"I made the snacks myself, and I want my husband to try them." Li Chanyue's bright eyes fell on the young man's face, and she said softly.
Jia Heng turned to look at the timid girl and said with a smile: "Let me try Chan Yue's craftsmanship. What are you doing? Well, is this lotus cake?"
"What I just learned to do is a bit different." Li Chanyue said softly.
Jia Heng said as he was about to pick up a lotus cake.
Li Chanyue said: "Mr. Xiao Jia, you haven't washed your hands yet, let me get it for you."
With that said, he picked up the lotus cake and handed it to Jia Heng's mouth, his starry eyes sparkling.
Jia Heng opened his mouth and gently rubbed the girl's bangs.
Princess Xianning chuckled and said: "I also want to try Chanyue's craftsmanship, but Chanyue won't bring me one. I really have a lover and forget about my sister."
Li Chanyue's cheeks turned red with embarrassment, she picked up a lotus cake, handed it over, and said softly: "Here."
"Chanyue won't feed me a bite?" Princess Xianning blinked with clear eyes and said softly.
Li Chanyue said shyly and angrily: "Cousin."
But seeing the girl open her mouth, she could only hand over the sweet-scented osmanthus cake.
While the three of them were talking, Chen Xiao came out from outside, glanced at the family of three, and said in a low voice: "A letter has just been delivered to Jinyi Mansion in Beijing."
Jia Heng took the handkerchief Li Chanyue handed him and wiped his mouth, saying, "Bring it here and let me take a look."
After reading the handwriting on the paper, he looked strange.
Empress Song was also going south? She even asked him to send someone to escort her.
Could it be that something happened to the war in Xining?
Jia Heng said: "The Taigong of the Song Dynasty is seriously ill in Hangzhou, and the Queen is going south."
Princess Xianning: "..."
So the queen mother is going south? Was your husband just beaming with joy?
Well, probably not...
Her plan had to be a little faster. In the past few days, she had slept with cousin Yan'er at night and frequently mentioned her husband's deeds, which had successfully aroused cousin Yan'er's curiosity.
"Auntie is coming too?" Li Chanyue asked softly with a look of surprise on her beautiful face.
Jia Heng didn't know what to feel in his heart and said: "We are still packing up in Beijing now. Let's go to Jinling first. When the fleet arrives at Kaifeng Mansion, I will pick it up again."
The capital was far away from Jinling, and it would take a month to get there by boat. He was not in a hurry now, and it would not be too late to pick up Feng Jia once the new policy came to light.
He really didn't have anything else on his mind. Besides, he had already promised Xianning to live a good life.
