Li smiled calmly and continued,"Just now, Third Brother asked me, how is this possible? But I want to ask, how is this impossible? Let me give you an example. Please don't interrupt me before I finish. If each mu of land in the Great Tang can produce 10 dan of grain, and each farmer cultivates 50 mu of land, they can produce 500 dan of grain. After deducting 100 dans as land tax and 100 dans as food, there are still 300 dans left. Each dans can be used to brew 30 jin of wine, and 3 dans can be used to feed a pig, a chicken, a duck, and a goose…Thus, in the end, if our Great Tang wants to become rich, we must first solve the most difficult problem, which is how to make one mu of land produce 10 dans of grain. As long as this problem is solved, then everything I said before will only be a matter of time!”
At first, everyone thought that Li Yin was joking, but after they carefully considered his words, they realized that what he said did make some sense.
However, was it possible to produce 10 dans of grain per mu of land? Right now, with the best quality farmland, even if they were to take good care of it, they would only be able to produce 3 stones.
Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but fantasize about the scene that Li Yin had mentioned earlier. If the Great Tang could really be like this, who could compare to him among the so-called wise emperors of the past dynasties?
"Yin 'er, do you have a way?" Li Shi Min didn't notice that his voice was trembling.
"Father, I have no choice," Li said with a smile.”Just as Li Shimin's expression changed, thinking that Li Yin was playing with him, Li Yin continued,"But it doesn't mean that the people of the world have no way. I wonder if Imperial Father has ever thought about why the same fields, the same hard work, some people have four hundred catties per mu, while others have two hundred catties per mu? Then why don't we let those who can produce 400 catties pass on the cultivation method to those who can produce 200 catties? Also, different seeds have different harvests every year. Why don't we let the farmers of the Great Tang grow seeds? Moreover, everyone knows that a single ox can save a few farmers half of their energy each year. Our Great Tang doesn't have many oxen, but can we think of something to replace them?”
"Your son also discovered something interesting. Every dynasty has advocated agriculture as the foundation, but is agriculture really the foundation of the Great Tang? However, what I saw was that the past dynasties had been desperately exploiting the farmers, but they had not paid the farmers at all.”As Li Yin spoke, he felt a little sick. He couldn't help but want to complain about some things.
"Nonsense!" Zhangsun Wuji stepped forward."The Great Tang pays a tax of 30%. In all the dynasties, there has never been an emperor who cared more for the people than Your Majesty.”
30% tax, Li Yin understood this. The 30-yuan tax did not mean that the tenant had to pay one yuan for every 30 yuan earned. It meant that for every 10 yuan earned, the tenant had to pay three yuan to the landlord. Then, the landlord would pay one yuan of tax from these three yuan. This was the 30-yuan tax. Similarly, there was also a 15% tax, and the rest was the same as the 30% tax. The difference was that the tenant and landlord split the profits equally. To put it bluntly, it was still 10 yuan per mu of land and they had to pay a tax of 1 yuan.
Li Yin smiled, then put on an expression that said he didn't want to argue with him and continued,""What we need to do is to double the farmers 'income. At that time, even if their taxes increase by several times, the farmers will actually get the most benefits. At the same time, the imperial court would be able to collect more taxes. This was what it meant to benefit the country and the people!”
"That makes sense, but this matter…" Li Shiming nodded.
Li Shimin was somewhat disappointed. As a ruler who had experienced an unprecedented locust plague, he knew the importance of food better than Li Yin? He had also made some efforts, but the results were minimal.
At this moment, Li Yin said," Your son is willing to share the burden of Father. Father only needs to give your son ten mu of thin land and five hundred yuan. If your son cannot make these ten mu of thin land produce more than ten stones per mu within three years, your son is willing to demote himself to a commoner so as not to lose face for the royal family!”
Not only the ministers, but even Li Shi Min was moved.
As the saying goes, there is no joke in front of the ruler. Even if Li Yin is a prince, once he says this in public, he must fulfill it in the future!
Putting aside whether Li Yin could do it or not, just based on the fact that Li Yin was willing to give up his identity as a prince and join forces with farming, no other prince could do this.
Li Shiming clenched his fists. This was his son! At such a young age, she knew how to share her father's worries. At the same time, he felt a little guilty. It seemed that he shouldn't be too mean to Sixth Brother in the future. Although Sixth Brother was a little naughty in the past, he still had a lot of merits today.
However, Li Shimin did not have any hope that Li Yin could make that ten mu of land yield ten stones per mu. This was something impossible. There were so many sages in the past and present, but no one could do it!
Li Yin was anxious. Hurry up and agree!
He had said so much just to pave the way for the final military pledge. This way, he would have an open and aboveboard reason to take out some of the seeds from the farm to cultivate. At the same time, he would not have to be trapped in the palace all day. The carefree days outside were waiting for him! At the same time, he didn't want to be driven out of Chang 'an and sent to his fief. Chang' an was the center of the world!
As for three years later? At that time, he would definitely be able to upgrade his farm to the level where he could buy corn seeds. If he took them out and planted them, not to mention one mu of land, it should not be a problem for him to buy 1500 catties, right? 10 dan was only 1200 jin.
"Yin 'er, Imperial Father understands your thoughts. Let's talk about this later!”Li Shimin was naturally unwilling to let his son farm. Three years later, he would have to face the problem of demoting Li Yin to a commoner. If he was demoted, he would feel bad. If he wasn't demoted, would anyone be able to issue military orders in the future?
"Imperial Father, your son has made up his mind. Perhaps Father thinks that I can't do it, but so what? If no one tries to do something, then it will never succeed. If your son does it, at least there is a glimmer of hope. If your son fails, there will be countless sons who will do it in the future. There will be a day of success! The Great Tang belongs to my Li Family. If my Li Family doesn't set an example, do we have to let someone else do it? For the peace of the Great Tang, your son once again asks for Imperial Father's permission!”
If Li Shiming had only thought that Li Yin had some merits just now, then now, Li Shiming himself was a little excited by his sixth brother's words. He immediately slammed the table and said,"Well said, as expected of my son! Since you want to do it, then I will let you do it. You can choose all the fertile fields near Chang 'an City, and you can choose those who are not ranked in the palace!”
"Thank you for your permission, Imperial Father. Your son will definitely go through fire and water without hesitation!”Li Yin said firmly.
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After coming out of the Dew Palace, Li Yin really wanted to sing a song, but he held it in. It was not the time to be proud yet. At this time, he should be more tragic!# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:011720194:50PM
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