How could Ji Muzhou be willing to let his grandson-in-law give up the military power in the capital? Although he didn't like women wielding swords and guns from the bottom of his heart, Princess Shu has now become a big tree of the Ji family, relying on them together, and even a facade.
, not to mention that she has always won the trust of her ancestors and emperors.
Just as he was about to dissuade him, Lin Jinshu glanced affectionately at Ji Cen'an beside him, took a step ahead of him, and smiled warmly at the emperor: "Now that my sister has the flesh and blood of a prince-in-law, she should withdraw from the court and be well."
Be a good wife and mother."
Recalling that Ji Cen'an had worked hard by her side over the years and obeyed him in everything, even though he didn't say it, Lin Jinshu knew deep down that he had some complaints.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, it can not only reduce the emperor's brother's suspicion, but also satisfy her husband's wishes. It can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.
Lin Jinxiao couldn't tell that she wanted to hand over her military power to protect the Ji family. Although she was reluctant to give up, she couldn't go against her wishes.
"I agree."
Lin Jinxiao replied calmly.
Lin Jinxiao was very moved when he saw her handing over the tokens and military talismans, as if they had been prepared a long time ago.
He handed the certificate for entering and exiting the palace back to Lin Jinshu, and said in a deep voice: "Although you have become the bride of the Ji family, you will always be my royal sister. If you want to come back to the palace to see me in the future,
Look at the imperial grandmother and your brother and sister-in-law, there is no need to ask for permission, the palace is still a place where you can come and go without hindrance."
"Thank you, my dear brother."
After receiving such an honor, Lin Jinshu's heart surged with warmth, he was satisfied and left with Ji Cen'an resolutely.
Looking at that heroic figure, Lin Jinxiao's mind kept echoing with this girl's great achievements.
At the age of fifteen, he led five thousand cavalry to defeat the Baiyu people and regained their homeland;
Two years of fighting in the north made it even harder for the Rongdi people to advance;
This time, he helped him annihilate King Qinghe and save Jinling City from massacre. Everything made him feel full of awe and gratitude.
But when his eyes turned back to the Yin family and the Ji family, his eyes were filled with anxiety again.
While these clan members were still there, he said to Yin Liuxuan in a pretentious manner: "Erlang, now the land equalization policy has begun to be implemented throughout the country, but the official land in the country is limited. The Tang family that was inspected a while ago,
All the land owned by the Yang family has been transferred to the national treasury, so you should be very good at managing land equalization in Pingning Prefecture, so I will leave this matter to you to supervise."
The inspection of the Tang and Yang families had always been sponsored by Yin Sinian. As early as when he was in Luyan Port, he had heard that the Tang family alone owned millions of fertile fields across the country. But this time, what he saw during the inspection was
However, the account is less than 700,000 acres.
Lin Jinxiao could hardly imagine how much corruption had been committed during this period.
Yin Liuxuan also heard some rumors when he was in Langzhou. He learned that the names of Yin and Ji's families were not included in the list of awards drafted by His Majesty. He couldn't help but silently look at his father Yin Sinian, not knowing what his father had done.
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But what made him very clear was that his father must have tampered with them when they raided the Tang and Yang parties.
Nowadays, the emperor is implementing the New Deal. Firstly, it is to stabilize the government and benefit the people. The most important point is to suppress the wealthy noble families.
Everyone knows that the reason why the Tang family has become the largest wealthy family in the empire over the years is by occupying land to support their tribes, turning their power into a private army that the imperial court is very afraid of and cannot control.
Now that the emperor is suspicious of this matter, he must not watch his father and the Ji family follow in the footsteps of the Tang family.
Turning his eyes back to Lin Jinxiao, Yin Liuxuan replied decisively: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will do my best to ensure that the people of Li can rent the cheap official land allocated by the government."
"Very good."
Lin Jinxiao looked at Yin Sinian and Ji Huaishu again with a deep look, and then nodded with a warm smile: "I believe you have read the official reform policy written by the Queen, and I also saw it with my own eyes this time in Langzhou.
A state-level examination is a feat that has never been achieved in our empire since the founding of the dynasty. I also ask the Taiwei and Lord Shangshu to work harder and strive to host a national examination in the spring of next year."
"Your Majesty has such great ambitions, and I am deeply gratified."
As the current Taiwei, Yin Sinian relied on his authority to recommend many disciples and cultivated many confidants over the years. He suddenly changed his recommendation to take the exam. He felt really uneasy and solemnly advised:
"It's just that there are too many vacant positions for officials in the imperial court at the moment. I would like to ask for your Majesty's permission to recruit and promote a group of officials before the national examination."
"Then let the current officials share more of the burden. Could it be that the court cannot function without those corrupt officials who have been dismissed from office?"
Lin Jinxiao scolded angrily, stood up with a sullen look on his face, and walked straight towards the Yangxin Hall.
At this time, my uncle is still thinking about cultivating party members, which is really disappointing.
Seeing the emperor leaving angrily, everyone had a bitter look on their faces, vaguely realizing that the Great Harvest Empire was about to completely change.
Thinking about those little-known low-level families who rose to become generals or frontier officials overnight with little merit, they deeply realized that the world of the empire seemed to be no longer dominated by these famous families.
After leaving the palace, the Ji family returned home angrily. Yin Sinian and Yin Liuxuan sat in their carriage and slowly headed back towards their home. Yin Sinian was uneasy along the way.
Seeing his father's uneasy look, Yin Liuxuan further confirmed his suspicion and asked weakly: "Father, can you tell your son frankly whether you concealed many things when you raided the Tang and Yang parties?
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The question was a bit tactful and reserved, but Yin Sinian understood his son's implication and sighed with dull eyes: "Xuan'er, you have such a question, but as a father, I don't know how to answer you."
After a moment of silence, he said truthfully: "Your Majesty wants to revitalize the country and get rid of the old system to make a difference. This is a good thing, but he opened his mouth too wide. Since the founding of the Dahe Empire, which generation of emperors has relied on
It's not just a big family, let's just say the legacy of the late emperor. Without the power of the Tang family and the tribes of the Tang family, I'm afraid that today's court would already be ruled by the king of Beibin and the king of Nandu.
Furthermore, as a father, you have to think more about our Yin family. At present, our Yin family can still rely on our ancestors to rely on us, but what will happen to our Yin family when our ancestors are a hundred years from now?"
"Father is confused."
Yin Liuxuan frowned and said: "It is precisely because the rise and fall of the imperial court has always been dominated by these aristocratic families that your Majesty is determined to cut down the power of the wealthy families. My father, who has assisted the late emperor for decades, should understand this truth. As the king of a country, how can he let his retainers
Raising a private army is not subject to imperial control?"
After a pause, he sighed deeply: "Land is food. With food, you can continuously expand your power. Does your father also want to become the second Tang Yao who supports his troops and respects himself?"
"I"
Yin Sinian immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. After pondering for a long time, he finally compromised and asked: "In Xuan'er's opinion, what should our Yin family do now?"
"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Fathers should not worry so much."
Yin Liuxuan urged: "The purpose of your Majesty's new policy is undoubtedly to make the world more fair and just. Only by breaking the old system can we achieve this goal. My father is the most trusted person of the emperor's grandmother, and he is also your majesty's biological uncle.
Yi Zhu, if my father does not take the lead in responding to His Majesty’s orders, he will undoubtedly add obstacles to His Majesty’s new policy.”
After thinking for a moment, he continued: "Father said that your Majesty has already used the matter of the eldest princess to beat my father and Minister Ji. Since he has no intention to investigate the culpability of you and Uncle Ji, you should know how to take advantage of the situation. Princess Shu today
Taking the initiative to hand over the military power will open the way for our two families. The top priority is that my father should immediately dismiss the troops of the Yin family who are guarding the estate, return the hidden fields, and take the initiative to plead guilty to His Majesty."
After listening to his son's words, Yin Sinian began to fall into trouble.
This is no small matter for the Yin family.
But he also understands that the current emperor is no longer the former emperor, and the court is no longer the former court. After all, the emperor still has the final say in this world.
Those who follow will prosper, those who go against will perish.
"Let me think about it more carefully as a father."