Chapter 125 Political affairs are nothing more than commonplace
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(Second update, please give me a red ticket)
The meeting hall, together with the bright hall where Lin Fu usually handles official duties in the East Government Office, has a side room and a quiet room for resting or secret talks. After Song Jia and Xiaoman had washed themselves, and it was already dawn, they went directly to the quiet room to sort out their documents.
There is a wall between the quiet room and the meeting hall, and there is a dark window connecting them, which has the function of peeking into the meeting hall. Song Jia and Xiaoman were in the quiet room, so they could naturally hear the conversation in front of them.
It was only at the beginning of the month that Song Jia connected Changshan Island and the Chongzhou boy's case with Lin Fu, secretly feeling that Lin Fu was really good at it.
In fact, after the Jiangdong Left Army stationed in Chongzhou, even if the news of the Chongzhou boy case leaked and alerted Xiao Taoyuan in advance, it would not make the situation difficult to deal with, and the troubles between Xiao Taoyuan and Ninghai Zhenshui Camp could even be eliminated as soon as possible.
However, even if everyone in this hall was grateful to Lin Fu for his kindness in saving the boy, there would still be opposition and resentment to the government actions that greatly harmed the interests of wealthy households, such as the inventory of public land and the collection of rent and taxes.
The so-called giving first and then taking it by force cannot stop resentment.
Lin Fu first used thunderous means to force the inspection of temple fields and public fields. Although it aroused the overwhelming resentment of the big families in Chongzhou, he suppressed these grievances and resentments with his huge military victory. At this time, he again
By announcing the truth about the Chongzhou boy case to the world and showing his kindness to the public, he accomplished everything he wanted to do and at the same time eliminated many hidden dangers.
Those who harbored hatred and resentment and had done harm behind the scenes were all ashamed and embarrassed. Even if there were individual complaints, they became the target of public criticism and were insignificant.
Song Jia and Xiao Man chuckled and said, "I see, no matter how bad anyone is in the world, they can't be as bad as Lin Fu."
"I don't know how bad he is, but I've never seen him suffer." Xiaoman laughed. She covered her lips with her hand and yawned and asked, "Are you going to stay and eavesdrop, or are you going to go up the mountain?"
"You go up the mountain first, these messes need to be sorted out first," Song Jia said.
The She family is no different from an open rebellion at this time. The news that Song Jia and She Mingyue are staying in Chongzhou will not have any impact if it leaks out. Therefore, Song Jia is more free in Chongzhou. During this time, she also has the opportunity to contact some more powerful people.
Confidential documents, knowing some details of political matters such as inventory of consigned and public land, fines and collection of rents, and also knowing the importance of accomplishing these things to the Jiangdong Left Army, which is far more than just farming to replenish military resources.
On the desk in the quiet room, there was a first draft of "Military Meritorious Rewards for Compensation for the Wounded and the Dead" drafted by Lin Fu himself, and Song Jia couldn't help but read it. Lin Fu even discussed some details with her.
In addition to promoting military positions, the Jiangdong Left Army rewarded military exploits and compensated casualties. They did not directly reward silver or gold, but were directly linked to the land system. The families of generals who died in battle were allotted different acres of land, and were exempted from land tax for three years; those who were seriously disabled and those who were killed in battle were entitled to the same pension.
, in addition to rations, those who have made military exploits are mainly exempted from family tax or granted land...
Pensions for casualties and rewards for military merits are closely linked to the land system, which not only reduces the amount of money expenditures caused by large amounts of disability pensions and military merit awards, but the military merit rewards obtained from the county and the court can fill the shortage of military resources and can also be used to recruit soldiers and soldiers.
The family is more closely bound to the land of Chongzhou.
For ordinary soldiers and their families who were born in exile, they had the most direct desire for land that could support their families. The reduction of land tax and the rewards and pensions of allotment of land had a more intuitive and exemplary significance.
Owning land can also directly improve the status of ordinary soldiers and their families in the countryside. This almost fundamentally reverses the disadvantages of soldiers' low social status. It can also encourage soldiers to fight bravely and reduce the occurrence of escapes.
Why the Jiangdong Left Army was so strong? Perhaps only a figure like Song Jia could get a glimpse of it from these crude but inclusive provisions on compensation for the wounded and soldiers and rewards for military merit. But to govern the army and reward the army accordingly, it also means
The left army in Jiangdong must have a large amount of land in hand to use as pensions and rewards for military merit. It is not difficult to understand why Lin Fu went to Chongzhou to suppress the monasteries so fiercely, inspect the public fields, and was ready to attack the Hecheng pasture.
When I was in East Fujian, I only felt that Duke Wenzhuang was a man of great talent and strategy, and that he could compare the heroes of the world to nothing. He was suppressed by Li Zhuo, not because of the congenital defects of East Fujian's geography. The deeper he got to know Lin Fu, the more he felt that Lin Fu
His talent is not inferior to that of She Wenzhuang, and he has far more insight and vision than anyone of his time.
Xiaoman left first, while Song Jia was sorting out the documents while listening to Lin Fu chatting with everyone in the meeting hall separated by a wall.
"The Luo family has lived on the south bank of the Yanyan River for generations. They should try to deal with the "nine floods in ten years" of the Yanyan River. At this time, they gritted their teeth, squeezed in more fields and grain, and dug the Yanyan River wider and deeper.
Now, the spring and summer will not be waterlogged, and the low-yielding fields in the hands of the Luo family will all turn into high-quality fertile fields for summer wheat and autumn rice. Father Luo will know that the gains are enough to make up for the losses." Lin Fu and the others pulled the family.
He said nonchalantly, "The widening and deepening of the river will also make it easier for the villagers to transport the abundant grain and cloth to places where they are more expensive and sell them at a profit. These things are cheap where they are plentiful, and expensive where they are in short supply."
Speaking of which, you don’t know that the price of rice in Chongzhou is only 40 yuan per liter, which is very cheap. When it is shipped to Jinhai, it is 160 yuan, which has increased four times. If there is the ability to transport it to Beijing, it will be 160 yuan.
Eight hundred yuan, an increase of twenty times, even in Shandong, the price of food is more than double that of Chongzhou; when it comes to the price of cloth, it is seven or eight times more expensive in Beijing than in Chongzhou... You stand firm in Chongzhou for the Jiangdong Left Army
Heel, I have made a lot of sacrifices, and I remember them in my heart. So I encourage you to buy ships to transport rice and cloth to sell in the north. You are worried that business travelers will be exploited by the government. One trip is not enough for the officials. Don’t worry,
I and the Jiangdong Zuojun will be your backing. Of course, you should pay the taxes to the court and the government, and don't evade them... If the court and the government can't collect taxes, how can they raise troops to fight against the Eastern captives and kill the rebels?"
"...Everyone has concerns about permanent tenancy, and I can understand it. After all, the land is in everyone's hands. How can the tenants grow whatever they want to plant, but the owner of the field cannot be the master, and cannot even take the land from the tenants?"
The land was taken back? This is too unreasonable," Lin Fu said, "I have thought about it this way. If you think it is wrong, please correct me. From the perspective of the tenant farmers, if the land will be taken back by the landowner at any time,
Come on, for him, it is impossible to plan for the future by growing food for one season. The land is exhausted, and few people are willing to take the trouble to accumulate fertilizer and nourish the fields. The fields are getting thinner and thinner as they are planted. Everyone can harvest the fields.
The rent is getting less and less. If the land is not allowed to be taken back by the landowners at will, and the tenant farmers are free to plant what they want, then they will naturally be willing to put in the effort to accumulate fertilizer, hoping that the land will produce more and more, and everyone will receive less rent.
It is also rising steadily, and tenant farmers also have good harvests. Regarding the matter of permanent tenant farming, the most fundamental question is whether everyone cares more about how much rent they can receive every year, or whether they care more about what they grow in the fields every year.
Who will plant it and how?"
"When it comes to rent reduction, everyone may be murmuring in their hearts," Lin Fu said. "Now the people in the north are in chaos, and there are bandits everywhere. The main reason is that it is too hard, and you have to eat even though your feet are muddy. Rent reduction is
It will cause everyone to suffer some losses, but it can fundamentally ensure that Chongzhou is not subject to chaos and can also prevent chaos from outside the country. It is better for everyone to eat less chicken and duck today than to cause chaos. Why can the soldiers of the Jiangdong Left Army fight?
Dare to fight? They are actually no different from ordinary people, mainly because each of them knows very well that if they repel the enemy, even if they die in battle, their families can still live a good life. If they retreat, let
If the enemy comes in, not only will they not be able to save their lives, but their families will also be bullied by the enemy..."
"Of course, what I tell you today is just commonplace. If you think what I say makes sense, you can try it. If you have concerns, you can just let others do it first," Lin Fu said, "If it's really good
Things will definitely have good results, and it won’t be too late for everyone to learn from them when the time comes..."
"Enze, Qiao Zhong, and Qiao Guan are determined to give up their studies and join the army, so I will take them with me," Lin Fu said. "Everyone else should go home to reunite with their families. What is the future for them?
You must obey your family's arrangements: it is a good thing to continue studying hard to get a good name, it is also a good thing to inherit the ancestral business and benefit the local area, or it is a good thing to give up your writing and join the army to protect the family and protect the land, which is also a man's ambition... I don't ask about any of these, but
One thing remains unchanged, you all came out of my Linfu Sect, that is, you are all my students. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can come to me, and you must come to me..."
Song Jia didn't expect that Lin Fu was also a talker. He could talk non-stop all morning. He explained almost all the things he did in Chongzhou in a simple and in-depth way. Most of them were kidnapped boys from wealthy families in Chongzhou.
The family spoke thoroughly.
Song Jia was filled with emotion after hearing this. She thought that those ministers and generals who lived in temples and thought they were very talented could be as good at running the country and the army as Lin Fu.
Did they explain it so clearly?
Of course Song Jia also knew that Lin Fu had worked so hard. In addition to resolving the deep grievances accumulated from previous events, he also wanted to use many people in the hall to promote his political initiatives throughout Chongzhou County. He was still tempting Chongzhou with his words.
Large companies merged and purchased ships to open up the maritime supply trade route from Chongzhou to Tianjin Sea.
Even if the civil unrest in Jinan is successfully suppressed, it will be impossible to resume inland water transportation next year. The Tianjin-Sea Grain Road is becoming more and more important.
At this time, the Jin-Hai grain route started from Huaikou, and the Jiangdong Left Army in Chongzhou could not directly benefit from it.
As the rebel areas expand, the Huaihe River will most likely be affected. In addition, geographically speaking, it is more suitable to carry grain directly to the sea from the river mouth. In addition to resisting the She family, Chongzhou's importance on the Tianjin-Sea grain route will also be highlighted. This is also
The most important significance of Lin Fu's insistence on guarding the Shengsi line of defense.
At this time, we can more and more see the beauty of Lin Fu's original plan and mastery of the Jinhai grain road with Tang Gu. Almost half of the life of the Dai Viet Dynasty depended on the Jinhai grain road. Those Qingliu scholars who sneered at the "pig herdsmen"
, compared to him, it’s really a world of difference.
At this moment, someone came in with a letter from outside. Lin Fu opened it directly in the meeting hall, without hiding it from everyone in the hall, and said: "Oh, the letter from the Governor's Mansion and the Jiangdong Military Department wants me to go to Jiangning immediately to discuss matters. To the south
, the situation in the north is urgent. Now that I have received the document, I cannot delay. Regarding the luncheon, I asked Zhiyong, Chen Lei, Shuyi, Shutang and others to accompany them on their behalf..."
The situation was like this. Song Jia thought that no matter how much Yue Lengqiu disliked Lin Fu, he would have to reuse Lin Fu. Listening to the footsteps, she saw Lin Fu turning from the front and stood up to salute him.
Lin Fu waved his hand and said: "I will leave for Jiangning immediately and ride there. If you don't mind revisiting your old place, you can take Miss She to go to Jiangning by boat with Junxun and the others... It's okay to let Miss She go out to relax, right?
It’s good for your body.”
Riding a horse is hard, but faster than riding a boat up the river.
The situation in Chongzhou has been decided, but the situation in eastern Zhejiang and the north is very critical. The road to Xin is blocked. Jiangning, as the southern capital, has six departments and a complete system. It will naturally play its due role. The military exploits of the Jiangdong Left Army can even be attributed to
The Ministry of War in Jiangning reviewed the plan. Lin Fu also wanted to rush to Jiangning early. What's the benefit? It's better to be in front than behind.