Chapter 4456 Gold Medal Fighter
Throughout the ages, the ultimate reason that restricts the rise and fall of dynasties is nothing more than "land annexation." Except for natural disasters, all turmoil and overturns come from "the tiller has no land." Without land to cultivate, the people's ability to resist risks is infinitely reduced. Whenever When natural disasters come, people will be in dire straits...
Whether it is exorbitant taxes or tyranny, the Chinese people have a very high tolerance for oppression. As long as they have a mouthful of food, they can let the nobles, royal relatives, and scholars ride on their heads to dominate.
But the Chinese people are also the most rebellious. Who else in the world can shout a slogan like "Princes and generals should rather have their own kind"?
If I can't survive, then no matter who is riding on my head, I will smash them all and start all over again...
Throughout China's thousands of years of history, every time a dynasty began, "land to the tiller" would create a glorious and prosperous age in just a few decades or even ten years. The Chinese people used their hard work and perseverance to accumulate countless wealth and dominate the country. The whole world is proud of everyone.
Although the Tang Dynasty also experienced the prosperous Kaiyuan era when "the rice was fat and the corn was white, and the public and private warehouses were both abundant", land, wealth, and politics were all controlled by the aristocratic families. They colluded with each other, harmed the public and enriched themselves, and finally laid the foundation for The hidden danger of destroying the empire.
Even though Emperor Taizong was so wise and powerful, he had to compromise with the family members who controlled the power.
Wu Zetian, known as the "first empress of the ages", was murderous and brutal, but she had to rely on the clans in Shandong and Jiangnan when suppressing and cutting off the Guanlong clan that was causing trouble for the government.
Throughout her life, Wu Zetian struggled with the family, but she could not really eliminate the family throughout her life. Once she died, the family that supported Li Longji's successful fight for the throne suddenly resurrected.
But now, after Emperor Taizong's Eastern Expedition and two mutinies by King Guanlong and Jin, the family is at its weakest since the Han Dynasty. It is the right time to take advantage of his illness and kill him.
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Li Chengqian's hesitant heart gradually became firmer under Fang Jun's aggressive gaze. He also knew that he, an ordinary emperor without much political talent or military talent, wanted to achieve something and not be described in history books as The mediocre people who "eat their corpses" have become the laughingstock of the ages, so they must take advantage of the present to work hard and achieve something.
After pondering for a moment, he nodded solemnly: "I will follow Erlang's advice on this matter. Don't worry, no matter how difficult the situation is, as long as I sit on the throne for one day, as long as I still have breath, I will be indomitable. Persevere to the end and seek a peaceful and prosperous future for the descendants of the Tang Dynasty, so that everyone who lives has a house and those who work have a field! ”
He knew in his heart that if he wanted to achieve the political philosophy he pursued throughout his life, he would have to face not only the aristocratic families who controlled the world, but also the counterattack of the Confucian school, which had been extremely powerful since the Han Dynasty.
The core of "Field to the tiller" is that "the people have permanent property", and this is exactly the teaching of Mencius, "Those who do not have permanent property but have perseverance can only be scholars. If there is no permanent property for the people, because there is no perseverance. If there is no perseverance, The extravagant efforts to ward off evil are all for one's own benefit."
Mencius is also a Confucian sage. However, Dong Zhongshu "only respects Confucianism and expounds the Six Classics" and has nothing to do with Mencius. Mencius's thought of "the people are the most important, the king is the least, and the country is the second best" has never been promoted by the ruling class. Who among the Confucian students who "came from Confucianism to become officials" would read Mencius's books?
Even regard it as "alien"...
Today, Confucianism has gradually abandoned the passion of Confucius' time of "returning to kingship, respecting the king and rejecting the barbarians, and avenging the hatred of ten generations", leaving only the doctrine of "respecting the king and rejecting the barbarians" to safeguard the ruling class. , and then kept pace with the imperial power to achieve the purpose of actually ruling all peoples.
Therefore, Confucianism at this time was not only feared by the imperial power, but also stood on the opposite side of ordinary people...
Fang Jun said calmly: "The so-called reforms all stir up the foundation of the vested interests and the interests of all vested interests. Naturally, there are many difficulties and dangers. However, every successful reform will redistribute the interests, strengthen the dynasty's heritage, and make the country rich. And the people are strong! The aristocratic family has become a poisonous insect that clings to the empire's body and sucks its marrow. If we don't take this opportunity to cut it off, it will become a problem in the future and the empire will surely fall at its hands."
In any dynasty, when the means of production are monopolized by a certain class, the outcome can only be complete destruction. A new political power is born in the ruins, redistributes the means of production, and then flourishes and declines, repeating the cycle endlessly.
If we want to prosper for a long time, we can only break up all the classes that monopolize land and treat land as the inalienable property of the people.
The way of the people is that those who have permanent property have perseverance, and those without permanent property have no perseverance. This is the eternal truth.
Just imagine, if a certain dynasty did not abolish the post stations due to financial difficulties, those post soldiers must honestly take the salary from the court to raise their children. How could they take risks and gather in the mountains and forests?
Li Chengqian deeply believed it, nodded and said: "Don't worry, Erlang, I know the importance, and I will not give up halfway because of difficulties. I don't want to go to England to wade into this muddy water. Ma Zhou and I still have great use, let Xu Jingzong take charge of it." , but Xu Jingzong is cunning and wise, and may not be willing to be used by me."
Measuring the world's land, the target is clearly aimed at the noble families. How can those wealthy families who have been around for hundreds or thousands of years just sit back and wait for death? Even if they don't know what the imperial court will do after measuring the land, there will definitely be resistance. Whoever is responsible for this will face the wrath of the family members and offend the whole world.
Fang Jun was very sure about this and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't worry, Xu Jingzong will definitely complete this matter conscientiously. For a person like him who is passionate about power, he can only make up for so many years of failure by taking the wrong approach. He is not afraid of offending others when his official career is wasted. He is only afraid of not getting the power to match it. If His Majesty is willing to give him power, he will naturally devote himself to serving the king. ”
Historically, Xu Jingzong was attached to Wu Zetian. He gained Wu Zetian's trust and gained great power. He even dared to attack Zhenguan ministers and Guanlong leaders like Changsun Wuji. His ambitions were formidable.
Now we are just dealing with those aristocratic families whose foundations have been damaged and whose strength is insufficient. With the support of elite troops loyal to the empire, how can we retreat despite the difficulties?
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Naturally, Fang Jun will not be on the front line against the aristocratic families. He is now almost the incarnation of Li Chengqian. Every word and deed represents Li Chengqian's holy will. Once he ends in person, it will mean a tit-for-tat confrontation between the emperor and the aristocratic families. , there is no room for change.
Although suppressing the clan was a national policy confirmed by Li Chengqian, it could not make the conflict between the imperial power and the clan too intense. Fang Jun was the buffer zone between the emperor and the clan, and Xu Jingzong was the only one who charged into the battle.
In the duty room of the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites, Fang Jun conveyed Li Chengqian's holy will to Xu Jingzong. This kind of thing cannot be conveyed to others through written documents, but can only be conveyed through oral instructions. The profound meaning is: do a good job in recording the emperor. If you succeed once and everything goes wrong, you will be the only one to take the blame...
Xu Jingzong naturally understood the huge danger involved. Once all the aristocratic families rebelled, huge waves would surely rise. How could he alone be able to withstand it? I'm afraid that if a wave hits me, I will be shattered to pieces.
But risks contain opportunities. As long as he can survive this hurdle, he will surely leap over the dragon gate and transform into a dragon, and become a powerful official in the dynasty that His Majesty truly trusts and relies on. His status may only be lower than that of Fang Jun...
Xu Jingzong had no official authority as "the head of the six ministries" in front of Fang Jun. With his short and fat figure, he poured tea and water for Fang Jun diligently. He couldn't hide his excitement and said: "I would like to ask the Duke of Yue to report to your majesty that I have nothing to offer." The qualifications have been wasted for many years, until now I have just met the Ming Lord, and the kindness of Jian Ba is like reincarnation. How dare you not obey your Majesty's orders? I am fully aware of the danger in this matter, but even if I am shattered, I will definitely do it for your Majesty!"
Today's aristocratic families are nothing more than a group of toothless tigers. Although they roar fiercely, they may not be able to bite someone to death when they pounce...
Of course he understood that the reason why he was able to get such a job was because His Majesty was unwilling to push Fang Jun to the forefront, but as long as Li Ji, Fang Jun, Fang Jun, Xue Wanche, Cheng Yaojin and others stood firmly on His Majesty's side, No one in the world can afford to make waves.
The only thing that goes against the sky is to gain the reputation of being a "cruel official", which is nothing compared to the benefits that are about to be obtained.
Fang Jun nodded, glanced at the desk filled with documents under the candlelight, and warned: "You have a starting point for this matter. If you bring it up in Wude Hall tomorrow, there will be people who will support you and carry it out. I will also I want to tell you one more thing , His Majesty attaches great importance to this matter, and even regards it as a criterion for his lifetime achievements. As long as you do your job well, Your Majesty will naturally reward you, but if you do it wrong... you have to think about the consequences yourself. "
What are the consequences?
Of course, it was launched to bear the wrath of the family members...
Xu Jingzong knew it well and solemnly said: "Since the Eastern Expedition, followed by two consecutive mutinies, the Guanlong clan, the Shandong aristocratic family, and even the world's clans including the Jiangnan nobles have suffered heavy losses, and they have unprecedented control over various places. virtual Weak, Your Majesty is wise to choose to attack the family members at this time, otherwise it will be difficult to suppress them when they regain their strength... For the sake of His Majesty's great cause, I am willing to serve as a pawn and sacrifice myself to death!"
It is an honor to be the emperor's "gold medal fighter".
"I will tell your Majesty the truth about Xu Shangshu's intentions. Thank you for your hard work!"
Fang Jun stood up and patted Xu Jingzong on the shoulder, commending this guy for his courage.
Doing something knowingly cannot be done is the courage and magnanimity of a powerful minister. Facts have proved that even if you want to be a "powerful minister" or a "treacherous minister", you must possess certain qualities. Not everyone can be... (End of chapter)