Zhou Zheng sat on the boat and listened quietly.
At the end, I said in a summary: "Your specific actions, I do not intervene or give advice. The outline of the reform has everything that should be. You should do the inspections in the province by yourself. For the court, I will strictly supervise it. In this regard, you must be mentally prepared."
'Law reform' is an extremely complicated matter. In addition to the total opposition and resistance of conservatives, there are also a lot of internal problems.
One is that the "law reform" must be inadequately prepared, and there are many problems in the process. It is necessary to make changes while walking. The success of this "law reform" has caused great uncertainty.
Lu Daqi bowed and said solemnly: "The subordinate officials understand. The subordinate officials must restrain themselves and be cautious, step by step, and create a new situation in Nanzhili reform, laying the foundation for other reforms of the adults."
Zhou Zheng said, watching the people coming and going on the river, and said: "In addition to land, business taxation should also be sorted out quickly. We must focus on research on key people’s livelihoods to ensure that the basic requirements of the people cannot be lost. We must pay attention to the development of the country, encourage people to enter the city, and create conditions for them to enter the city. I will not say much about the "Outline of Reform". You should study carefully and show me specific policies. Don't be general, but Be careful and have a specific plan. I want to see the progress..."
Lu Daqi listened attentively. He actually didn't understand many things on the'Outline of Reform'. This time he caught the opportunity and started asking for advice.
Zhou Zheng's "Outline of Reform" is indeed not so detailed, and there are some things that can't be explained.
For example, "urbanization", such as "commodity economy", such as "sea trade power", also such as "national development of wisdom" and so on.
Zhou Zheng explained these issues from the side. Although it is a bit far-fetched, it can be understood by Lu Daqi and others.
The two talked for most of the day on the Suzhou River before heading to Yingtian Mansion.
Yingtian Mansion is where Nanjing is located. Its economy is not as good as Suzhou Mansion, but its political center is second only to Beijing.
In Yingtianfu, Zhou Zheng first met with hundreds of officials from Nanzhili, large and small, commented in public and praised many people. He went directly to officials with more than 30 and countless rewards.
For a while, the scene was very enthusiastic. Many people called Zhou Zheng a'student'. In fact, Zhou Zheng couldn't tell where it came from, but he still agreed with a smile.
That night, a group of officials hosted a banquet for Zhou Zheng, which was another kind of courtesy.
When Zhou Zheng was polite with these people, the rest of Ying Tianfu was also not calm.
Once a big salt merchant, the Yang Family's Outer Courtyard is also brightly lit at the moment.
Yang Huyi is old and retired, and now it is Yang Huzhi who is in charge of the Yang family.
Due to Zhou Zheng's continuous blows, the Yang family has long been incomparable and declining, but it still has a certain weight in Nanzhili.
They hurried back from Yangzhou Mansion and other places to discuss matters.
In the lobby, there are a dozen people, all of them are the backbone of the Yang family.
One of the big shopkeepers was very dissatisfied, and said directly: "At the beginning, you and Zheng Xibo were repeatedly embarrassed, and I repeatedly opposed it. What is it now? Zheng Xibo is more than ten thousand people, and he is very important now. Let alone deal with us. The look in the eyes, some people tear us apart, they are all good things you did, hum!"
The Yang family is not just talking, and the major treasurers also have the weight to speak, especially when the Yang family is declining.
Yang Huyi, the third adopted son of Yang San, frowned, and said, "Why do you still say such eloquent words now? Zheng Xibo has always attached great importance to business. This time he went to Nanzhili for more than just reforms. No, the shopping malls in Nanzhili will also undergo earth-shaking changes."
One of the big shopkeepers in Suzhou has the most important status here. He muttered: "The high hall of the Ministry of Households has been here before, and Qian Ge has arrived at the forefoot and Zheng Xibo has arrived. If Nanzhili has not changed, whoever I don't believe it either. The problem is that we have to seize the opportunity to get ahead of others. Especially the relationship with Zheng Xibo must be eased."
Yang Si kept nodding, looking left and right, feeling both nervous and perturbed. He was a'detailed work' that Zhou Zheng stayed in Zhou's home. It stands to reason that the relationship with Zhou Zheng is the closest, but he is worried that he is optional. The abandoned child.
Yang Hu leaned on the crutches, listened blankly for a while, and said, "The old thing is Morty, I am calling you to ask for countermeasures."
The shopkeeper in Huai'an Mansion said sideways: "My boss, according to the information I have received. When Zheng Xibo goes south, there should be four considerations regarding business: First, reorganize the salt, tea, iron, etc. controlled by the imperial court and formulate rules. The second is to formulate business tax rules to regulate Nanzhili's shopping malls. Third, I guess it should be the issue of new currency. Nanzhili has been holding on to the silver and refused to release it. The implementation of the old currency is somewhat difficult. Fourth, Perhaps Haimao, everyone should know about it. Fifth, it is the case of the Ministry of Households borrowing silver. Nanzhili responded strongly to the reform. The Ministry of Households borrowed money with interest, and few people gave the bulk..."
Everyone listened to his words and was silent.
The first one is that salt is the root of the Yang family, and this is about them.
As soon as Yang Hu looked at him, he changed his mind and said, "These are all closely related to our Yang family. I don't know what Qin's shopkeeper specifically meant?"
The shopkeeper in Huai'an Mansion is named Qin You. He raised his hand to Yang Huyi and said: "My boss, I mean it is very simple. If there is any problem with Seibo, we will help if the Yang family can help, and it's that kind of prominence and prominence. , A show-stopper!"
As soon as his voice fell, there was a whisper in the surroundings.
Even Yang Huyi frowned and remained silent.
Many people looked at Qin You's eyes flashing, and stopped talking.
The reason why Nanzhili resisted Zhou Zheng's reform was that in addition to damaging their vested interests, most people believed that Zhou Zheng's reform would not last long and would probably fail.
If Zhou Zheng stands high today, he will fall heavily in the future, and if it involves him, it will inevitably be liquidated in the future.
This kind of thinking may be the overwhelming majority!
When Qin You saw Yang Hu not speaking, the others hesitated and stopped talking, and sat down straight.
Yang Huyi knows the pros and cons. If you rely on the last week, a short period of time is inevitable. The Yang family can not only reproduce the old scenery, but also take it to the next level!
The disadvantage is that if Zhou Zheng falls, then the Yang family will be blown into the dust!
In addition to this, there is the moderation. The two sides do not touch, and keep a distance from Zhou Zheng. Despite some setbacks, the Yang family is still there, and there is always a chance for slow development.
Yang Huyi was silent for a while, looked at his third brother Yang Huzhi, and said, "What do you think?"
Yang Huzhi leaned on the chair, with no expression on the zombie face, and said, "What I am worried about is that we have no choice. We will not come back empty-handed when we conquer Xibei to Nanzhili. Our relationship with Zheng Xibe is too complicated to hide. Dropped."
Yang Hu immediately twisted his eyebrows and said, "You want us to get ahead?"
Yang Huzhi looked at the major shopkeepers present, and said in a slow tone: "I know your concerns, and I am also worried. But we have no choice. If we don't show up, we will definitely be kicked out, not just salt. In addition, if we don’t show up, someone will definitely come out. When that happens, if someone wants to eat our Yang family, there will be no backing."
Everyone was even more silent, Zhou Zheng is now in full swing, with great power in his hands, even if he doesn't lean on him, it's a mistake that can't be made up!
The big shopkeeper of Suzhou Mansion raised his hand and said, "This is an adventure, but it's worth it. I suggest that the owner come forward and convene big merchants from all over the country to invite Xibo. If Xibo is willing to come, that is the opportunity for my Yang family. If it doesn't come, then we shall prepare to avoid disaster." (End of this chapter)