In ancient times, the most common method of educating children was to beat them, and sometimes there was no need for a reason to beat a child.
In this era, there is no such thing as human rights, let alone the so-called equality. King, king, minister, father, son, son. To put it bluntly, it is the relationship between ownership and ownership.
However, when Xu Jingzong said he wanted to beat Xu Yanbo, he didn't really mean to beat him. Li Qinzai sensitively realized that this was just Xu Jingzong not wanting to talk to him head-on about road construction and changing the subject.
Changing the subject by beating the child, Xu Jingzong is truly shameless and generous.
Li Qinzai didn't mind him changing the topic. Since Li Zhi had given him an official position, Xu Jingzong would never be able to change the topic and would have to face it sooner or later.
So Li Qinzai looked at the Xu family's ancestors and grandson with a smile, as if they were watching a show.
Xu Jingzong called for the family law, but it was a long time before the servants brought it. Xu Yanbo looked at Xu Jingzong with a sad and angry look, while Xu Jingzong looked embarrassed, stroking his beard and coughing twice.
It's really hard to get off the hook now. Is it possible that I really want to give my grandson a beating?
It's not a big deal to give him a spanking. Anyway, it's been a long time since he practiced family law, so it's time for him to be spanked. However, Li Qinzai looked like he was watching a show, which made Xu Jingzong feel a little weird.
It seems that the grandfather beating the grandson is an entertainment show for the guests. This is a bit unreasonable. How can the prime minister's family be so immodest?
After a long time, Xu Jingzong suddenly said again: "Ah, my great nephew came to visit. Did my useless grandson treat me well?"
Xu Yanbo seemed to see that his grandfather was looking for a reason to beat him, and he would never let his grandfather find a reason, so he hurriedly said: "Here we are, we are here, there is no shortage of wine and beautiful people."
Xu Jingzong rolled his eyes at him, but Li Qinzai still had a smile on his face.
Xu Jingzong could only say: "Please come to the hall to invite your great nephew, I will discuss it with you."
Li Qinzai smiled even more happily, bowed and extended his hand to give way: "Xu Xiang, please go first."
Xu Yanbo desperately wanted to follow him, but Xu Jingzong kicked him away: "Climb!"
Li Qinzai was dumbfounded as he watched Xu Xiandi fly away like a kite with a broken string.
Xu Jingzong smiled awkwardly at Li Qinzai: "Haha, just kidding, the Xu family is the most unsatisfactory, and it needs to be sorted out."
In the Xu family hall, Li Qinzai once again explained the pros and cons of building roads. After chatting with Li Ji, Li Qinzai's thinking became clearer. He was not timid when chatting with the prime minister of the dynasty, and he talked about everything.
Xu Jingzong stroked his beard and listened to Li Qinzai's words, then shook his head and sighed: "Young man from the Li family, it is really difficult for me to do anything but this. Your advice to His Majesty to build roads and build ships is too involved. If this shakes the foundation of the country,
If the world is in turmoil, I will become a sinner for the ages."
Li Qinzai smiled modestly: "I know very well that Xiang Xiang is in a difficult situation, but even if it is difficult, it should be done for the benefit of the country. Xu Xiang knows that if the roads in prefectures and counties in the world are connected, whether it is for businessmen, ordinary people, or the country of the Tang Dynasty,
All very important.”
Xu Jingzong sighed: "I understand the truth, and I also know that Your Majesty is deeply dissatisfied with being obstructed by the court officials. It stands to reason that I should stand with Your Majesty, but... it's still the same problem. It consumes too much and involves too much. "
"If nothing else, although the idea of providing relief through work is good, such a large fortification also consumes a lot of money and food. Who will pay for this money and food? The national treasury cannot afford it."
"There is a severe drought in the north this year. The Tang Dynasty's annual income of money and food is less than half that of previous years. If we start building roads at this time, the money and food will be consumed even more. If the officials below are not careful, they will cause a civil commotion. That will break the sky." It’s a big deal.”
One day ago, Li Qinzai might have been a little embarrassed by these practical issues, but since he had a chat with his grandfather Li Ji, Li Qinzai has gained some confidence.
After pondering for a moment, Li Qinzai said slowly: "What Mr. Xu said is reasonable, but I have a new idea..."
Xu Jingzong raised his eyebrows: "Oh? I would like to hear the details."
"At the beginning of the new policy, we must be walking on thin ice. Whether it is providing relief for work or building roads, we must proceed cautiously and slowly. What I want to say is whether we can find a place to pilot it."
"Look for a temporary new policy in a state or a county. If it is feasible, it can be implemented slowly next year and the year after. If it is not possible, it will be stopped decisively next year. The gains and losses of one place will not affect the foundation of the country. What does Mr. Xu think?"
Xu Jingzong had never heard of the "pilot" method. He was startled when he heard this, and he stroked his beard and began to think deeply.
"Your brain is really..." Xu Jingzong didn't know what to say, but his eyes became brighter and brighter.
Li Qinzai continued: "There is a severe drought in the north. The imperial court must provide relief to the people. Even if the work-for-relief method I proposed is not implemented, the food relief will still be provided. However, if the road construction affects the interests of others, we might as well Keep the noise down, and choose a state or county to pilot it."
"The state treasury has prepared food, and construction can start after the autumn harvest. The local people have worked hard to build the road, and the government has paid them with food. The road has been built, and the farmers who have failed to harvest food have been fed, and the entire state and county will not be touched. There are too many interests of powerful families, does Xu Xiang think it is feasible?"
"When all the roads in this prefecture and county are opened, not only no losses are caused to the local area, but also the refugees are fed, transportation is facilitated, and travel is facilitated. Both the government and the people benefit. Then we will invite officials from nearby cities. If we visit, I believe officials in various places will be tempted, and the New Deal can be implemented smoothly."
Xu Jingzong was a little surprised at the "pilot" method proposed by Li Qinzai. Thinking about it from the perspective of the prime minister, perhaps this is the safest method with the least disruption and the least impact.
Find a place to try. If it doesn't work, the boat can be turned around. What if it works?
Successful public opinion has been created, and there is a ready-made model there. Both the government and the public have seen it. When it is brought to the court for discussion, the new policy will be implemented with confidence.
As for the interests of the powerful and aristocratic families, as long as the pilot site is successful, it will be easier for the court to stand on the commanding heights of public opinion and morality. Those whose interests are touched will be at a disadvantage first, and both the court and the people will benefit. Instead, the aristocratic family has become a vulnerable group, so what are they afraid of?
Xu Jingzong's eyes became brighter and brighter.
He was not happy for the benefit of the country and the people, but mainly because, with the pilot method proposed by Li Qinzai, he could stand decisively and resolutely with the emperor again.
God can tell you that I have always been a loyal minister.
Of course, with Xu Jingzong's cunning nature, although he agreed with Li Qinzai's proposal in his heart, he would never express his stance easily.
"The boy from the Li family is extremely smart. If that unsatisfactory bastard in my family is half as smart as you, why should the Xu family's business not be prosperous? What a pity..." Xu Jingzong suddenly showed a look of anger and sadness on his face.
Li Qinzai looked at him in astonishment, we were obviously talking about business, why did the conversation change and turn to your evil beast?
After all, he was once one of the eighteen bachelors of the Qin Palace. Did he often go off topic when writing articles?
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