I only heard Zhu Yuanzhang say: "In short, if it hadn’t been for the sight of Daming Rivers and mountains already in danger, my great ancestor would not come down easily, and in order to save Daming Jiangshan and educate you moths! My great ancestor wanted to change the decision he made at the beginning, Let you know the suffering of the people!"
"That is, from now on, the prince-level palace will only be allowed to retain two thousand acres of farmland, and the county-level palace will only be allowed to retain 1,000 acres of farmland, and the rest will be deduced by analogy, and the extra farmland will be retired. Return the people!"
"Ah!" After these princes heard this, they were all dumbfounded... Xindao, how could this grandfather grandfather be more ruthless than Yang shaved his head... When Yang Shaved his head was ruling Shanxi, how did he leave it to the palace? Ten thousand acres of land, but now, the Prince's Mansion can only leave two thousand acres of land? What is this for
Among them, Fu Wang felt particularly profound. You must know that when he was in Henan, he gave a total of 2 million acres of farmland (because the Wanli Emperor back then loved him very much).
In addition, he did not know exactly how many fields he has taken by accident over the years, but how come there are always four or five million mu, but now? Can only have two thousand acres at most? Isn't this killing him
So at this time, Fu Wang couldn't care about other things, so he quickly argued: "Taizu Grandpa Rongzi, Great-great-grandson and others are all big families with a large population and a small area of 2,000 acres of land. It's not enough to chew!"
"Nonsense!" Unexpectedly, after Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he yelled angrily: "Two thousand acres of land is not enough for you to eat and drink? Then the small people in the world who have only three or four acres of land in their homes, how do they live? "
Even when Taizu Ming said this, he was already quite disappointed... He had said so clearly, and Fu Wang could still say such things, indicating that he did not listen to what he said! And he glanced at the scene, these feudal lords almost all had the same expressions, it can be seen that their thoughts are similar to Fuwang...
In this case, Zhu Yuanzhang was completely disappointed with his descendants, so he next, he said to Emperor Chongzhen: "It is the grandson of the inspection, it is not easy for the great ancestor to lower the realm once, so it is not suitable to kill. You will supervise this matter. Carry it out. If any unfilial descendant refuses to be ordered, that's okay! Then he will be expelled from the genealogy and no longer belong to the old Zhu family! At that time, he will own as much land as he wants!"
"Yes, my great-grandson abided by the order!" After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen quickly agreed, and he was so happy in his heart... After talking for a long time, he finally came to the most important point! And with Taejo’s words, then...
But many of the princes who were present fainted on the spot after listening to them! I thought this was over, and the good days of drinking and drinking were completely over! And do they still dare to resist? Zhu Yuanzhang represents the Supreme Code of Ming Dynasty! The founder of the country too! So now what he says, do they dare to resist
Even some of the feudal lords had a good idea, but now they agree to it. When Grandpa Taizu returns to heaven, the current emperor is their nephew or cousin, so it's always easier to talk, and it is more convenient for Yin to act against the sun.
But now? With this clear explanation from Taizu, Chongzhen is equivalent to having the sword of Shangfang. If anyone dares to violate the yin and the yang... Is it really fun to expel the genealogy
So in this way, the feudal lords present felt that the sky was going to fall...
But Zhu Yuanzhang, after waving a big stick, gave a sweet jujube a little bit, only to hear what he said next, and there was also a taste of self-examination: "Of course you are all the way you are today, and the widows are also responsible. The national policy that the widow made at the beginning was biased, and it hurt you! It made you all lose the skills to make a living!"
(That is to say, the princes cannot be imperial examinations, cannot be in the army, cannot be in business, cannot open a shop, cannot leave their fiefs all their lives... In short, there are many restrictions, the only thing that can be done is to be a pig obediently, eat together and wait for death) .
"But from now on, the widow must make corrections to this... that is, from today, let go of the restrictions on you! Both the prince and the county prince can be liberated from their fief! Do what you like!"
"For example, doing business, imperial examination, joining the army, what do you like anyway! No longer limited to your respective fiefs! In this way, you can live on your own, relying on your own abilities like other people! No longer like a waste Live like it! Of course..."
Zhu Yuanzhang finally said: "But if anyone relies on being the son of a dragon and oppresses goodness and acts evil, he will also be dealt with by the national law and family law!"
In the past, when a feudal prince committed a crime, the local official had no right to deal with it. It had to be handled by the clan mansion, and the clan mansion would be more or less merciful unless there was a special order from the emperor, but now... the prefect level can do it. Disposal, can convict you! Even go to prison! And this greatly enhances deterrence! If you want to commit a crime, the law of the country is no longer a vegetarian!
After listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's words, many princes were disapproving. This is almost the same as what they didn't say... Like their current situation, even if they are let out, they are still a waste, and they cannot make a living independently!
It’s just that when I look into it in depth, the implications are thought-provoking, that is, Zhu Yuanzhang’s words actually repositioned their lives... It’s no longer the protection and bans like before, but the openness and competition. Survival!
And what if you still don’t get used to it? I'm sorry, the basic protection conditions have been given to you, such as how many acres of land, but if you can't survive, you can only die! Or is it necessary to survive such waste
Then, after understanding this, the eyes of many princes looking at Zhu Yuanzhang were very resentful... Grandpa Taizu, we are all your children and grandchildren, but why are the methods so cruel to us...
It’s just that Zhu Yuanzhang is not moved at all. These are things that he had thought of before he appeared, and can he be soft-hearted to you? If you are soft-hearted, the people will suffer! So it must be so!
So in the end, there are two points to sum up. The first point is that all the privileges of the princes are basically abolished, and all millions of fertile fields must be returned to the people! What self-established small imperial court is all abolished!
Even after they committed a crime, they were tried together with the common people, and the same criminal law was applied! In other words, the only difference between them and ordinary people is that they bear the surname of an old Zhu family, and they have a slight sense of superiority.
As for the second point, that is to loosen their bonds, and also remove many restrictions. In a word, let them look like ordinary people as much as possible, and re-train their abilities as normal people.
Then the Taizu manifestation took a full half an hour, and after he had said all that should be said, the figure of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang slowly disappeared in the hall.
"Gong Tai Zu!" Then they waited until these feudal kings knelt down on the ground respectfully, and in the most respectful ceremony, gave Zhu Yuanzhang'leave' before they stood up.
It's just the so-called world changes! Although it has only been a short period of time, it feels like a whole century has passed... Is what happened just now true
And these dragon sons and grandchildren before, all feel good, but now? It feels like the sky is falling! From then on, they will be knocked down to earth!
It was Emperor Chongzhen, although his expression was very'heavy' at this time, but he could still perform his functions.
Emperor Chongzhen scanned the audience for a while, and then at this moment, Fu Wang, who was still lying on the ground and motionless, said: "Uncle Wang, to be honest, Grandpa Taizu's appearance this time has touched me a lot... But I also heard that you are going to Beijing together this time to plan a major event."
"What's the matter? You know that after I leave this hall, I will implement the new national policy set by Grandpa Taizu, so now as long as I can solve it, I will definitely help you solve it!"
"Ah, no, no, no, there is nothing wrong with Emperor Lao." Hearing Chongzhen's words, Fu Wang's face is already uglier than crying... Is there still a need to speak? Grandpa Taizu said in person, that Yang shaved his head was an upright official! A good official! So does he dare to sue the imperial court
Not to mention, even if he wins the imperial state, what's the use? Originally, his purpose of suing the imperial court was to preserve his fields and privileges, but now? Is this still necessary
But then, as the king of Fu, the richest rank among the princes present, thinking about the loss this time, it is really as uncomfortable as a knife... So he seized this opportunity and said: The emperor, this king dare not violate the will of Taizu Grandpa, but it is more convenient to separate the fields, but the gold and silver in the palace..."
In other words, according to Zhu Yuanzhang's meaning, in addition to the large amount of farmland to be returned to the people, most of the money accumulated by the palace must be confiscated, and this standard is also very harsh. The palace of the prince can only keep up to one hundred thousand taels worth of property. The county mansion can only retain fifty thousand taels...
But you have to know, as Taizu said, in his treasury, there are six million taels in cash alone. If this is implemented according to this standard...
It’s just that Emperor Chongzhen smiled weirdly at him, asking if he was stupid? This is the game he finally managed to get out, and now he still wants to overthrow it? There are no doors...
Of course, Chongzhen would not say that on the surface. He said very apologetically: "Uncle Wang said very much, and I understand how Wang Shu feels, but Uncle Wang must also know that this is the supreme grandfather of Taizu. So do you say that I dare to disobey? Li, righteousness, benevolence, wisdom and trust, or do you want me to be an unkind and unfilial person?"
But after Chongzhen finished speaking, he ignored the Fu Wang who could only let out a mournful cry, and walked away.
Then just like that, the general worship to the Taimiao is about an hour, but this time, it has been two hours, and no one came out, but the officials outside the Clan Mansion did not dare to urge... After all, those who can be in it are all dragon sons and grandsons, and each of them is a superior existence...
So in the end, after this unusual worship to the Taimiao was over, these feudal kings walked out stupidly as if they had lost their souls.
Of course, maybe a few of them felt a sense of relief... because they will be free again, and they are no longer confined to their domain like a bird in a cage, and can do business and imperial examinations freely. , Do what they want to do!
However, there are only a handful of people who hold this kind of thinking. The vast majority of vassal lords are used to being a pig, but no matter what... Change has already taken place.
Then, after these vassals had left, Emperor Chongzhen came back again, and saw that the surroundings were safe. The idlers and others had already exited. Then Chongzhen came to a side hall that was strictly forbidden to enter, and asked in a low voice. : "Yang Qing, are you there?"
"Weichen is here—" Then Yang Shanlu walked out of the partial hall. Of course, at this time, his face was also full of smiles... This time the Taizu Appearance was very successful!
As for Emperor Chongzhen, let alone... This time, under the guise of Taizu, he did the rectification of the feudal lord, so that he achieved his goal without having to take any risks. It is a very good policy...
There is only one more point. Chongzhen didn't understand it anyway. He asked curiously: "Hehe Yang Qing, you did this thing really well, but I don't understand it anymore. What do you do? Up to all of this? I am really too curious!"
"Haha, it's not worth mentioning, but it's just a little blindfold." Yang Shanlu laughed when he heard it, and went sloppy and confused.
Actually speaking, this is the inspiration he got from the White Lotus Sage // Mother. You said that those White Lotus cultists can do the holy//Mother Appearance. Why can't he do this
And with his 300-year-leading technology, the one he produced is definitely higher than that of the White Lotus Cultists, and the technical content is much higher, and it is absolutely invisible to people of this era! And now practice has proved that the effect is really good.
(Specifically, he used the principle of light refraction, or similar to the kind of outdoor movies in the early rural villages. First, he opened a small hole in the wall of the main hall, and then prepared the prototype of Zhu Yuanzhang in a partial hall. After this arrangement, Zhu Yuanzhang can be revealed.
As for this Zhu Yuanzhang who can still speak, although it is difficult, it can be achieved after hard work. In a word, this performance is perfect! )
And most importantly, the important impact brought about by the Taizu Apparition... Think about it, the original feudal king problem was a malignant tumor of the Ming Dynasty, and because it was a historical problem, it was a century-old problem that was difficult to cure, but What now? Use Ming Taizu's supreme authority to solve this problem in one fell swoop! And this is for the next national governance...
And the effect of this matter is still very good. It didn't take long for a big news that shocked the whole country to spread. That is, the vassals from all over the Ming Dynasty suddenly became good people, and they began to take the initiative to return their fields. People, regret and rehabilitate.
Of course, they claimed to the public that they would never say anything about Taizu's manifestation. After all, this thing is so good to say that it doesn't sound... Could it be said that they are all living a wild life, Jiuchi Meat Forest, even Emperor Taizu can't stand it anymore? , Did he make him appear
Therefore, they never mentioned it, only that they felt that the country was difficult, so they generously donated their fields. With this statement, the only emperor Chongzhen who knew the inside story took a tacit attitude... Since he has already gotten it. For the benefit of greatness, don't force it too quickly.
What made him even more important was that after the reorganization of the vassals of the world, the huge amount of gold and silver that every royal mansion would have to hand over would come. Even the Emperor Chongzhen had already considered it. Such an astronomical figure is estimated to be the income of the entire Ming Dynasty. Twice to three times as much! Think about it, two to three years of income out of thin air, this will help to govern Daming...
Even Chongzhen has a reason to be happy. Think about it. Back then, his grandfather, Emperor Wanli, resisted public infamy and desperately made money and accumulated wealth. But when he died, he didn't accumulate so much money in his inner treasury, but now it is.
Even after having so much money, I still don't bear any infamous money. By this time, the construction of the Capital University Hall, and even the improvement of people's livelihood, will be all there!
Even with such joy, Emperor Chongzhen had to sigh... Fortunately, there is a Yang Shanlu who can govern the army when he is on horse, and he can calm the people when he is dismounted! And like this time, that is a plan for the king! One plan will determine the universe!
Ps Since this period of time, it seems that Baima's condition is not very good, and the writing has made you not satisfied with the book friends, and the subscription has dropped sharply, so Baima apologizes to you here.
And Baima has also realized this, and will write more seriously, and speed up the management of this episode, because it is not pleasing.
And then, it will come to the stage of great voyage! That would be very cool, contend for world hegemony! Do it alone! And White Horse has one more wish... to all those who owed debts to the Chinese people at the beginning, such as the Eight Nations // Allied Forces, Oriental Ghosts // Say something, wash your necks and wait, Daming Debt Collection Team is here ! (End of this chapter)