Chapter 137 Death of body, death of heart
Zhang Ruo seldom drinks alcohol on weekdays.
But today is different.
After being wronged, I was finally vindicated. The court also gave a clear explanation to my dead son Qingfeng, and posthumously awarded him a title and an official position.
After a few glasses of wine, the conversation started.
"There are no certain rules for governing the world. The one that is suitable is the best!" Zhang Ruo, whose face was flushed, said with emotion: "It can be said that there is no place in the land outside the Guan that is suitable for what we think is the road to governing the country, but others just "I'm living a good life and have strong strength."
Wei Yi drank less than Zhang Ruo, but he was younger after all and had a greater drinking capacity. He was only slightly drunk at this time. He filled Zhang Ruo's glass and said with a smile. : "This Li Dachui divided people into three, six or nine grades. He can only gain temporary benefits, but it will not last long. Because as long as he is a human being, I am afraid he will not be able to tolerate this."
Zhang Ruoxiao He stood up and said, "The prince is guilty of breaking the law and the common people are guilty. Wei picks up relics. Do you believe it? People are not divided into three, six or nine grades in the customs?"
Wei Yi couldn't help but be speechless.
“Even the rich and powerful families themselves still have a chain of contempt, let alone the common people. It’s just that everyone is ashamed to say it. Spring and Autumn Brushwork, you lied to me, I lied to you, and in the end, everyone believed it. , Hahaha!" Zhang Ruo laughed.
Wei Yi took a sip of wine awkwardly, "Bachelor, what is the difference between the outside of the pass and the inside of the pass?"
Zhang Ruosi thought for a moment and said: "Wei Shiyi, I put all the things outside the pass during this period Tell me what you have seen and heard, especially some of the practices under Li Dachui's rule. You may wish to tell your father about it after you go back. You can also mention it in front of His Majesty, maybe it will affect others. Stone, you can attack jade!"
"Scholar, I am all ears!"
"There is nothing to say in Linghuye. This man is governed by military law and is more than strict. "If you are not generous enough, you can gain temporary benefits, but in the long run, it is not advisable!" Zhang Ruodao said: "But in places such as Tai'an City and now Aquarius State, Li Dachui's methods of governing the people have great merits. "Shiyi, do you know why Guan Nei is in this situation now?"
Wei Yi nodded: "Land annexation, wealth concentration, bureaucratic redundancy, etc., the Qin Dynasty has lasted for three hundred years, and it is time to emerge. None of the problems have been solved now! ”
"It's not a big problem to separate people into different ranks. The most important thing is that the ascending passage must be wide." Zhang Ruodao: "As long as the ascending passage is open and unobstructed, everything is not a problem. Supplements, there are more in the pass now The only thing is to implement the imperial examination system, which has almost become a tool for wealthy families to monopolize power. The so-called imperial examination system is said to leave a gap for the Han family. Tell me, does this gap really exist? "< br>
“The so-called people who came through the imperial examination system were basically supported by wealthy families. In the past few years, they occasionally did one or two to cover up their ugliness, but now they don’t even do this kind of appearance.” Wei Yi road.
“The ascending passages are blocked, and the siltation under the water is naturally getting deeper and deeper.” Zhang Ruodao: “It’s different here in Tai’an City. There are many ascending passages, and they have formulated plans for each of them. A detailed assessment system has been established. As long as you are willing to work, want to work, and work hard, you will be rewarded accordingly.”
“The beginning of a force is always like the rising sun, vigorous and upward. , but as time went by, disadvantages abounded!" Wei Yi was not surprised.
“There is another peculiarity about Tai’an City, which is that people who enjoy more rights must bear more obligations!” Zhang Ruo looked a little strange, “I think this is the foundation of their life. .”
"I would like to hear the details!"
"Wei Shiyi, how much tax does your family pay to the court every year?" Zhang Ruo suddenly asked.
Wei Yi was stunned, and after a long while he said: "Bachelor, my family has never had any friendship with me, right?"
Zhang Ruo said with a smile: "You must admit that my Zhang family has never had friendship before. . We are all accustomed to it and think it is a normal thing. But in Tai'an City, people with more power and more property pay more taxes."
Wei Yi was a little surprised.
In Guan, generally speaking, people with greater power naturally have more property.
The two complement each other.
Wealth without power to protect it is like a child walking in a busy city with a big gold nugget in his arms. He is afraid that his body will be gone after only a few steps.
So, those who have power will naturally have money. And the rich, naturally, have the support of powerful people behind them, and they are even the white gloves of powerful people themselves.
"Is it possible?" he asked.
"Some time ago, I worked with that Mao Daxian to complete the merger of Yuan'an, Tai'an, Helanyuan and Aquarius Prefecture. For the first time, I saw the tax situation of Tai'an City. The higher the level marked in it, the more tax paid. The more taxes there are, even Li Dachui is no exception. Last year, Li Dachui paid a tax of one thousand two hundred taels. "This surprised me greatly," Zhang Ruo said with emotion. A poll tax, nothing else. Of course, in this area, if you pay less tax, you will lose face and have no rights. Outside the customs, a homeless person is not even qualified to serve as a soldier. None!”
Li Dachui also paid taxes, which shocked Wei Yi.
“People with more land pay more taxes; people with bigger businesses pay more taxes; people who make more money pay more taxes.” Zhang Ruofan spread Holding his hand, he said: "Of course, these people who pay more taxes also enjoy various privileges. They can give priority to anything no matter what. If you want better, then you have to work hard to improve yourself. level, so that you can get the treatment corresponding to the level."
Wei Yi was silent for a while, and then said: "Bachelor, this is probably unrealistic in the pass." "Yes, it is unrealistic. ! ”
"Bachelor, tell me about their military service system! Such a strong army is unique!"
"They implement a military service system. Except for officers, the rest are half-soldiers. Half-farmer!" Zhang Ruodao said: "The thousand heavy infantry and five hundred armored cavalry brought by Xiao Changche and Li Dachui that day were not on duty. They were all farmers, merchants and craftsmen. For a salary of half a penny, you have to prepare your own weapons, armor, and horses."
"Is this okay?" Wei Yi was dumbfounded: "Then what do they use to maintain such a strong fighting force. "
"The soldiers can get a lot of land for free, get tax-free treatment, and do not need to perform other labor services. If they are captured in battle, they will own it. Generous pensions." Zhang Ruodao: "All of these soldiers are extremely eager for war, because only in war can they get rich rewards. You know, their favorite thing is to go to Beiyuan to plunder. "
"Aren't these just a group of bandits!" Wei Yidao.
"Their regular soldiers are recruited every three years!" Zhang Ruo continued: "Not everyone is qualified to be a government soldier. Now under Li Dachui, the competition for the qualifications of the government soldiers is still fierce."
"Is this raising troops for the people?"
"That's pretty much it!" Zhang Ruodao: "The facts are clearly here, but it is almost impossible for Guan Nei to learn."
Wei Yi nodded: "Yes, if you want to implement the government army system, where will the land come from? If you want to open the ascending channel, how many people will agree? This is a pool of stagnant water. If a few vicious catfish don't jump in and completely mix the water, I'm afraid it won't happen. What's going on?"
"It looks like you've prepared a few catfish?"
"Since everything is fine outside the pass, there will naturally be chaos inside the pass!" Wei Yi said: "Some time ago, Heibingtai killed some people with extremely violent means. In response to Heibingtai's actions, some forces have The jumping general is out!"
"Who will be unlucky?" Zhang Ruo asked.
Wei Yi smiled and spit out several surnames: "If they know the opportunity and stop immediately when they see that the power is wrong, then we will probably have to cut off their limbs. If they are stupid and greedy, then we can Cutting off the flesh and scraping the bones will increase the court's reputation and keep it under control for several years."
"Who will do it?"
Zhang Ruo was silent for a while and said: "I heard He Qiku say that his son is too murderous and should not stand alone, so He Qiku kept holding him down, even when he left the southern town army, He Zudao was still there. He was taken away because he was afraid that his son would make a big fuss. Now, do you agree with He Qiku? "We are so confused now!" What is needed is a murderous person. The more brutal the killing, the greater the benefits the court will get, and the easier it will be to clean up the mess in the end, right? "
"How hard it is to have such a son!" Zhang Ruodao: "Aren't you afraid of being treated coldly by others when you treat a meritorious veteran like this?"
"There is no way for misfortunes and blessings, only people call it upon themselves!" Wei Yi said calmly: "If there is anything wrong, then why not give it to yourself?" This is what I caused!"
Zhang Ruo stopped talking, raised his glass, and drank it all in one gulp.
Thinking about what he had experienced, and then thinking about He Zudao now, he couldn't help but laugh. Stand up and stagger out.
"Bachelor!" Wei Weiyi shouted.
Zhang Ruo held on to the door frame, turned around and looked at Wei Yidao: "There are not many loyal ministers and righteous people in this world. If one dies, there will be one less. Wei Shiyi, the death I am talking about is not just physical death. "I still want to die."
"Bachelor, the court has great trust in you and has high hopes for you." Wei Yi asked.
Zhang Ruo took a deep breath: "I will keep an eye on the two governorates of Anton and Anxi for Your Majesty. If I die, there will be nothing left to say!"
The door was blown shut and opened with a banging sound by the wind. Wei Yi sat alone at the table, smiling and raising a glass to drink.
Outside the Pass is not important to Great Qin.
As long as the strong soldiers outside the Pass cannot enter the Pass, everything is enough.
Now it seems that Li Dachui is enough to maintain a stalemate with Linghuye,
That's enough.
(End of this chapter)