Liu Sanwu stared blankly at Zhu Huai and then at Zhu Yuanzhang. After he reacted, he subconsciously bowed.
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said,"I was the one who asked Scholar Liu to come and teach you."”
This light sentence stopped Liu Sanwu from performing the monarch and minister salute.
Liu Sanwu was shocked and naturally stood up to give Zhu Yuanzhang an ordinary salute.
Zhu Yuanzhang casually returned the greeting and looked at Zhu Huai with a burning gaze."Kid, your analysis makes sense. You just mentioned the two matters of land re-allocation and land annexation. You've already hit the nail on the head. Many officials in the imperial court might not have more insights than you!”
Zhu Huai smiled awkwardly." Old Master, stop bragging. You're the one who's hiding your true colors. You said that land annexation is accompanied by population growth. Your move is sharper than mine."”
Zhu Huai sighed." No wonder the Emperor still relies on you to handle his affairs despite his age. Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure!"”
Zhu Huai did not lie.
He had indeed overlooked the fact that when land annexation appeared, it was accompanied by a large number of people!
It was still fine during the war. The population had decreased sharply. Even if the land was annexed, it would not have much impact on the ordinary people. The vast land and the sparse population complemented each other.
However, this was not a time of war. Old Master Zhu had developed for 24 years, and the country had been peaceful for 24 years.
Ordinary people did not have any entertainment activities at home. After planting the land, they had nothing else to do other than making babies.
There were more children and more people, but the total amount of land did not change. The amount of land per person was still decreasing.
In the end, they really could not afford the taxes and corvee of farming, so they could only sell the land to the tenant owners at a low price. As a result, a large number of tenant farmers were produced.
Just the emergence of tenant farmers was a historical trend and could not threaten the rule of the country.
But the problem was that when the land was in the hands of the rich and gentry, they could think of ways to avoid corvee and taxes.
In this way, the country's tax revenue would definitely drop sharply!
Listening to the conversation between grandfather and grandson, Liu Sanwu consciously shut up.
It was as if he was looking at two generations of emperors, who were currently polishing the machinery of this country!
If it was purely about knowledge, Liu Sanwu might be able to talk for three days and three nights, but he could not get a word in and did not dare to interrupt.
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up as he stared at Zhu Huai and said,"Tell me, is there any way to solve the problem of land re-allocation and land merger?”
"Yes!"
Zhu Huai replied without hesitation.
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly looked at Zhu Huai!
Even Liu Sanwu was shocked by Zhu Huai's confidence.
"Not only do I have a way, but I can also solve the problems that the country is facing!" Zhu Huai said with narrowed eyes.”
Haha.
Zhu Yuanzhang stroked his beard and turned to look at Liu Sanwu. His meaning was clear. This eldest grandson of his, this confidence of his, does he follow me?
"Oh? Tell me."
Zhu Huai sighed,"But I think that even if I said it, the current Emperor would not have the courage to do it."”
These words made Liu Sanwu's heart skip a beat.
You don't understand this grandfather in front of you. Is there anything he doesn't dare to do?
Zhu Yuanzhang's appetite was even more whetted." Tell me about it.”
Zhu Huai sorted out his thoughts and then said,"Nothing more than three sentences."”
"Clear the land and expand the collection!"
"Unify taxes and labor, limit harassment!"
"Collect silver according to the mu, and the official will pay for it!"
After loading the historical data into the system, Zhu Huai had a thorough understanding of the Ming Dynasty, especially Zhang Juzheng's reform methods. He could now use them with ease.
Zhu Yuanzhang was deep in thought, and his eyes gradually dimmed.
Just the first task of measuring the land, Zhu Yuanzhang had the heart but not the strength.
The imperial court's policy had been passed down, but could the local government really carry it out?
No wonder this kid said that if he dared to say it, he might not dare to do it.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang was still interested. He continued to ask with interest,"The three general policies have been proposed. What are the specific plans?”
Zhu Huai said," Firstly, many fields are hidden in the hands of the gentry and nobles. The imperial court doesn't know about it. As long as the imperial court sends people down to measure, the land will definitely increase.”
"Secondly, the country is now levying taxes according to the age of the child. In other words, it's a head tax. Many farmers and commoners don't hesitate to raise the male child to pay less taxes, while the female child is sold for a mere twenty taels of silver.”
Zhu Huai's voice was powerful as if he was seeking justice for the girls of the common people!
At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang fell silent.
Facing his eldest grandson's question, he knew the reason but could not answer.
Liu Sanwu was also silent for a moment." Because women aren't labor," he said." They're a burden. They'll also add to the tax burden."”
He wanted to say that the commoners weren't just selling girls. There were even more vicious things. Zhu Huai couldn't bear to continue…
This was the cruelty of feudal society!
There was no dynasty that was as beautiful as the television dramas of the future! A feudal society was a feudal society. The system could not be changed!
Zhu Huai could attack, but he was already in the game, so he could only follow the rules.
Now, he had no ability to change it, so he could only shout silently!
"How?" Zhu Huai continued. The reason was still very simple! After measuring the land, they directly divided the land into acres!”
All the fields had been measured out. As long as the government kept an eye on the fields, people could hide, but they could not hide!
These lands were just there, and someone would definitely come out to claim them!
Wasn't there a head tax previously? Why did these gentry and nobles hide the tenant farmers and cross them out of the Fish Scale Atlas as refugees to avoid the head tax?
However, the land was right there. Was it possible for them not to pay taxes?
It was impossible! Unless they didn't even want the land anymore!
Zhu Huai decided not to mention the last policy.
Because the first two couldn't be done, the last one was also a waste of time.
"Hehe, it's all nonsense.”
Zhu Huai sipped his tea, but he saw the dull old yellow-headed man and Scholar Liu.
The two of them stared at him in a daze and were silent for a long time.
Whoosh!
Zhu Yuanzhang heaved a sigh of relief.
"Awesome!"
"Child, I can guarantee that no one in the entire court has the courage to think like you!”
Not bad! As expected of our eldest grandson!
He looked at the problem from such a high vantage point!
At this moment, Liu Sanwu's face revealed some worry. He looked at Zhu Huai and could not help but remind him,"Don't mention this matter to outsiders. I'm afraid it will attract disaster!”
Liu Sanwu said solemnly.
Liu Sanwu had already fallen in love with this student. This child dared to take the lead, was quick-witted and decisive, possessed incomparable courage, and unparalleled wisdom!
However, Liu Sanwu also knew that if these words were to spread to some of the people with established interests, even if you were the imperial grandson, they would still be able to pull you down!
Therefore, he was determined to protect Zhu Huai.
Zhu Huai sighed inwardly. This was the disadvantage of Confucian scholars. They would always think about how to protect themselves and give up on what they should do.
However, Zhu Huai didn't say much and could only say resentfully,"I'm sorry."
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