Chapter 560: The Yamen of the Tang Dynasty

"Jiangnan has been pacified. I heard that your Xuande Palace has a plan, and I want to hear it." After Lu Zhaoci encouraged everyone, he brought up today's topic.

"Replying to Your Majesty, this was proposed by Mr. Chen. I think it is better to speak with Mr. Chen." Cen Wenwen and others looked at each other, and finally Cen Wenwen spoke.

"Oh! It seems that Chen Qing has gained something from being in Jiangnan for such a long time!" Lu Zhaoci looked at Chen Guangrui in surprise. He was nearly forty years old, with fair face and elegant appearance. He was worthy of being the top scholar in the imperial examination. Indeed.

He had a certain demeanor, but what he didn't expect was that this guy had matured now. He could make his own voice right after entering Xuande Hall, which Lu Zhaoci didn't expect.

"To answer your Majesty, I can say that I have been in Jiangnan since I became an official. So I still have a certain understanding of Jiangnan." Chen Guangrui did not dare to neglect and said quickly. Since Chen Guangrui won the first prize and served as a county magistrate, then

Even if he entered the six departments of the imperial court to gain experience, and then became a transit envoy to the south of the Yangtze River, he was indeed very familiar with the south of the Yangtze River. I am afraid that no one in the civil and military circles of the dynasty was more familiar with it than him.

"Well, tell me." Lu Zhaoci nodded.

"Jiangnan is suitable for farming. The soil here is fertile. The cultivated area is even far greater than that of Bashu and Bashu. I think Jiangnan can become the largest granary of the Tang Dynasty. However, the prerequisites of Jiangnan restrict the development of Jiangnan. There is land in Jiangnan.

, but it has no population. In the eyes of the world, Jiangnan is a barbaric land. This is actually incorrect." Chen Guangrui said quickly with a calm face.

"I have also visited the south of the Yangtze River. Some places in the south of the Yangtze River are picturesque, but in some places the roads are not smooth and the people are sparsely populated, so they are so misunderstood." Lu Zhaoci nodded, wondering which place in China would be the most beautiful in future generations.

Developed, that is, in Jiangnan, along the coast. At this time, although Jiangnan was being developed, the development intensity was far from enough. Jiangnan really began to open up in the Southern Song Dynasty. At that time, the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty was in Jiangnan, so

The intensity of opening up is much greater. Although the Tang Dynasty was also developing, it cannot be compared with that of the Southern Song Dynasty, let alone compared with later generations. In today's Jiangnan, the intensity of development is only stronger around big cities.

However, the real countryside is still in a quite backward situation. A large amount of arable land is uncultivated, which is also the reason why Jiangnan has always been backward.

"When I was in Huai'an, I heard that in the south of the Yangtze River, there is a large island across the sea from the Central Plains. It is divided into three continents: Yazhou, Zhenzhou, and Danzhou. It is said that it is also a land of barbarians, and the local indigenous people

People can eat people, but according to my investigation, the weather here is hot and it is suitable for growing crops. If it is utilized, it can also become a granary of the Tang Dynasty. The same is true for Liuqiu Island." Chen Guangrui said quickly.

Lu Zhaoci nodded repeatedly. The three continents Chen Guangrui mentioned were located on Hainan Island in later generations. Until the Ming Dynasty, Hainan Island had not been fully developed, but the local land was indeed suitable for planting. In later generations, Hainan was still a food source.

R&D base. All of what Chen Guangrui said was not discovered at this time. If Chen Guangrui hadn't specialized in studying these issues, it would have been difficult to discover. Although Lu Zhaoci knew about it, it was a pity that he was too busy.

Okay, how can I think of so many.

"Then what do you think?" Lu Zhaoci nodded and said, "The development of Jiangnan is not something that happens overnight. I have spent so long, but that's all."

"Your Majesty, I think that relying on the local people in Jiangnan is naturally impossible to develop Jiangnan and strengthen Jiangnan's strength in a short period of time. I think it is possible to immigrate to Jiangnan." Chen Guangrui then said: "After many years of development in Guanzhong,

, most of the officials of the imperial court bought houses and land here. The people in Guanzhong actually didn't have much land in their hands, but Guanzhong had a large population. This was also the reason why the price of food in Chang'an remained high. In some years, His Majesty had to go to Luoyang, because Guanzhong's

There is no room for expanding food cultivation. If this continues, the people will continue to suffer, so I suggest that some of the people in Guanzhong be moved to the south of the Yangtze River."

"Yeah!" Lu Zhaoci nodded. Since the Qin Dynasty, Guanzhong and Hebei have always been the top priority for the development of the Central Plains Dynasty. It is also because of this that the Yellow River appeared in later generations, which caused soil erosion and other situations, and the excessive flow of Guanzhong

Development has made Guanzhong increasingly barren. The capital is the center of the empire. In the empire, members of aristocratic families gather in the capital one after another. Around the capital, a large number of farms will appear. These farms are owned by these dignitaries.

Yes, when there is a farm, there will be land annexation, and then many people will lose their land. In the end, the official system will collapse, the government will be in chaos, the people will rise up and rebel, and the dynasty will eventually perish.

This is almost a deadlock, which is inevitable for any dynasty. Lu Zhaoci never thought that the dynasty he established would be immortal and exist forever. Since he could overthrow other dynasties, then when it comes to his own descendants,

His own dynasty may also be overthrown by others. The only thing Lu Zhaoci can do is to establish a good system and extend the life of his dynasty as much as possible. That's all.

Land annexation will occur in any dynasty. Even in the new century, the land issue is still a big issue. Anyone who starts a rebellion will use a banner, that is, "equal land" to gain the support of most people.

.It can be said that land annexation is a precursor to the decline of an empire.

This is the case in Guanzhong today. Although Lu Zhaoci banned land sales, there are still many people who have no land in their hands and can only rent land from landlords. In this way, they have to bear double rent.

Life was extremely difficult, but the landowners and gentry were making a lot of money. In the end, it was the court and the people who were unlucky. How to ensure that everyone in the world can have land is what the founding emperors of all dynasties have to consider.

question.

"Is it possible to immigrate?" Lu Zhaoci glanced at Cen Wenwen and said, "Moving the people from Guanzhong to Jiangnan is a long journey. Can these people afford it?"

"Then the court can only provide money." Cen Wenwen said with a frown: "The court will provide money, and then order officials to measure the unowned land in the south of the Yangtze River, or encourage the people to open up wasteland on their own in suitable places. Within three years,

After paying a certain amount of rent, the land will be owned by the pioneers in the third year. Presumably many people in Guanzhong will be willing to go there. In this way, only twenty years will be enough to make Jiangnan rich and make the land in Guanzhong

The annexation problem has been alleviated." Cen Wenwen did not say that it could solve the land annexation problem in Guanzhong, but only that it could alleviate the land annexation problem.

"Twenty years, how much can the population of Guanzhong increase in twenty years?" Lu Zhaoci showed a wry smile, shook his head and said: "The land sometimes runs out, but the population is endless." In the new era.

, although some people have no land, they can find countless ways to survive, such as doing business, serving as officials, joining the army, etc. But it is different in this era. Therefore, Chen Guangrui's strategy can only alleviate the problem.

However, it cannot solve the problem of land annexation. There is only one way to solve the problem of land annexation. On the one hand, the Tang army continues to expand its territory and carry out immigration, benefiting itself at the expense of others and incorporating the land of other countries.

Within one's own territory, allowing the people of the country to farm will lead to their own path and leave others with nowhere to go. On the other hand, it encourages business. Encourage the development of business and divert the attention of the landlords and gentry.

, buying houses and land is almost an old feudal idea in China for thousands of years, because buying houses and buying land will not depreciate in value, but it is possible to lose money when doing business, so rich people use their own money to buy land. But ordinary people because

The land in their hands was sold for various reasons, and the people who lost their land became increasingly poor.

Once business develops, these landlords and wealthy businessmen will use their spare money to do business. In this way, the common people will cultivate the land and provide food and other supplies, while the businessmen will do business. Each performs his or her duties, which may solve the problem of land annexation.

It can't be solved, but it's much better to walk on one leg than the Tang army's constant battles.

"Is Dou Yi still a doctor in the Ministry of Finance?" Lu Zhaoci suddenly asked.

"Exactly." Cen Wenwen looked stunned and said quickly: "Dou Yi was rated as average or lower after three years by the Ministry of Civil Service Examination, and he could barely stay as a doctor in the Ministry of Finance."

"Dou Yi can be regarded as a meritorious minister. Is he really a middle-ranking official for three years?" Lu Zhaoci said with a sneer on his lips: "Changsun Wuji has good vision! He is a dignified man from Chang'an City.

The richest man entered the official career and got a middle-class job. He really doesn't know how to be an official!"

"Your Majesty, Dou Yi is no longer the richest man in Chang'an City." Wei Zheng thought for a while and suddenly said softly.

"Oh! Chang'an City has developed well in recent years, but Dou Yi is focused on his official career. It is inevitable that he has no experience in taking care of his own business. His son is inexperienced after all, and it is normal for him to be replaced as the richest man." Lu Zhaoci heard this.

He was stunned for a moment, and then he said with a smile: "The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves in front, and the waves in front die on the beach. If you don't work hard, you will naturally be overtaken by others. Business, like the court, must continue to develop. Dou Yi is here

It’s still a little bit behind.”

"Your Majesty, it's not Dou Yi's fault, but the fault of others." Wei Zheng said loudly: "Dou Yi was so prosperous back then. In the West Market, most of the wine shops, tea houses, rice markets, etc.

They are all owned by Dou Yi, but now, your majesty can go to the West Market and see how many of them belong to Dou Yi? They have long been owned by others. Even Dou Yi's huge house may be owned by others.

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"Why is this? But Dou Yi's management is not good?" Lu Zhaoci's expression changed, and he looked at everyone, but saw a strange look on everyone's face, and everyone lowered their heads and said nothing.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid you don't know yet! Most of Dou Yi's assets are no longer owned by him." Wei Zheng's lips trembled as he said, "Your Majesty, you can go and see how many of the shops in Chang'an City are still in their original state.

Even if it is owned by the owner, it only occupies a small part of it."

"What about the other parts?" Lu Zhaoci slowly stood up and looked at Wei Zheng and said. A dark cloud appeared on his face, and a cold light flashed in his eyes, staring at Wei Zheng, Cen Wenwen and others.

"Most of them are purchased by aristocratic families, and mostly by officials in the DPRK. Officials themselves may not go into business, but what about the officials' families? What about the servants of the officials' families? They will get involved and take advantage of the officials' power.

As long as there is profit, their black hands are everywhere." Wei Zheng sneered: "Just imagine, those common people and businessmen have no power in their hands, how can they compare with those children of aristocratic families!

Any frame-up can cause the other party to close down. This is true for the so-called county magistrates who have ruined their families, and the magistrates who have wiped out their families. What is even more frightening is that these people have superb methods and everything they do is fair and justifiable.

, are not afraid of prosecution under the national law at all. Even if the court clearly knows that there is something fishy and there is something wrong with it, both parties did it voluntarily and cannot convict the other party at all."

"Do it voluntarily?" A look of surprise appeared on Lu Zhaoci's face, but he soon understood that collusion between government and business was everywhere. It seemed that these people paid a large part of the income from their stores, but in fact,

The small portion they received was far higher than what they had received before. But the real unlucky ones were still the common people and the court. Collusion between officials and businessmen was everywhere and all the time. Both parties colluded voluntarily but did not violate national laws, even if the court knew about it.

So what? They can't be punished for their crimes at all. Presumably the reason why Dou Yi's business collapsed was because of the collusion between officials and businessmen. In addition, he was in the officialdom at the moment, so it was inevitable that he had not taken good care of it.

.that led to today’s situation.

"I have heard about it, but I can't do anything about it. This is my dereliction of duty." Cen Wenwen said softly: "So I agree with the immigration move proposed by Mr. Chen just now. Only in this way can we avoid Guanzhong.

Land annexation has further intensified, allowing the people who lost their land to regain their land." Fang Xuanling and others also nodded.

"I will consider this matter seriously, you go down first!" Lu Zhaoci frowned, waved his hand and said: "The prince will stay first, you go down first!" Cen Wenwen and others looked at each other after hearing this, but

Not daring to be negligent, he quickly retreated. Only Lu Zhaoci and his son were left in the entire hall.

"Cheng Lie, do you know about this matter?" After a while, Lu Zhaoci's faint voice came from the hall. There was no hint of joy or anger in the voice, but there was no emotion.

"My son just found out." Lu Chenglie shook his head and said without thinking.

"Of course that's good." Lu Zhaoci nodded and said: "These people are so brave, using the power of the world to support one person, I didn't expect. At this time, the entire Chang'an city is full of people

People who are running dogs and hawks. If they have nothing to do at home, there will be so many people to feed them. And those officials, who take my salary on weekdays and still absorb the people's fat and anointing, they deserve to die. These traders, or

Anyone who bullies and dominates the market and disobeys even a little bit will be beaten to death, their family will be wiped out, and the shops they have worked so hard to run will become owned by others. It is simply abominable." Lu Zhaoci's face was ferocious, and he gritted his teeth and stared into the distance. This

It is the so-called yamen, the so-called children of aristocratic families. This situation also exists in the new century, but it is more hidden than these phenomena.

"Go, Chenglie, go call Dou Yi and ask him to wear regular clothes and go to the market with me. You should follow." Lu Zhaoci thought for a while and said to Lu Chenglie: "I would like to see these.

How do the family yamen control the market, bully and dominate the market, and earn a lot of wealth."

"My son, let's go now." Lu Chenglie did not dare to neglect and quickly retreated. However, Lu Zhaoci changed into regular clothes and left the palace without mentioning it.

Dou Yi was sitting next to the lobby of the Ministry of Revenue official office, wearing a light red official robe, with his head lowered, but not speaking. Around him, there were many colleagues talking and laughing happily, with faces full of tears.

With a cheerful smile, the Hubu is in charge of the world's money. It can be said to be the richest yamen in the Tang Dynasty. In addition, in recent years, the Tang Dynasty has been rich all over the world. The Hubu has never been short of money, so the officials of the Hubu have always been

It is the most relaxed and enviable government office. Some people have sharpened their heads and wormed their way into the household department.

"Master Dou, you said that this time His Majesty returns to the court, a large number of disabled war horses will be retired. If we can get these horses and sell them, can we make a fortune?" At this time, a young and handsome official, wearing a uniform

The man in green robe walked up to Dou Yi, with a faint smile on his lips. He cupped his hands towards Dou Yi and said. Although this person called him Master Dou, there was no sign of respect on his face.

"Master Wei is really discerning. This will definitely make you a fortune." He was rude, but Dou Yi couldn't be rude, because the young man in front of him was none other than Wei Chong, Wei Ting's son. He was young and handsome, and was the most popular person in Chang'an City.

Although Wei Ting was dismissed from office in the famous yamen, he had many disciples and old officials, but more importantly, Wei Ting was the head of the Wei family. No one in the entire Chang'an city would give him any face. A small household.

Among the doctors, Wei Chong naturally did not take him seriously.

"Well, since it is a good thing to get comments from Mr. Dou, the richest man in Chang'an, it is naturally a good thing. In this case, Mr. Dou, how about you and I doing this business?" Wei Chong nodded and finally put his thoughts into words.

After saying this, he raised his hands and said: "My father still has some friendships in the army. With a small amount of money, he can buy these injured horses from the army and then resell them. Mr. Dou, this is a very profitable business."

ah!"

Dou Yi's expression changed when he heard this. How could he not know Wei Chong's idea? He clearly wanted to borrow a chicken to lay eggs! He asked someone to come forward, but he was the one who really provided the money, and then he took the bulk of the money.

Just taking a small change, or even not taking a small change at all, this practice has happened frequently in the past few years. It made him miserable, but he had to do this, because everyone who came to him was from aristocratic families.

What happens next?ro

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