The weather in Beijing is cold, but the atmosphere is unprecedentedly warm.
The invitations that Fourth Master sent out have all arrived from those who are closer to the capital. Most of these families have properties in the capital, and they have many relatives and friends, so it is impossible for them to have no place to live.
But everyone still stayed in the Juxian Hall where Fourth Master entertained everyone.
After Lixian Yuan, there is another Juxian Pavilion.
In addition to several large halls that can accommodate hundreds of people, Juxian Hall has multiple small halls with special tea rooms, chess halls, bookstores, painting curtains, and piano pavilions, all for the entertainment of invited guests.
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Accommodation is simpler. There is no room for choice. The house is arranged in the order of morning and evening. The house is divided into two rooms, inside and outside. You can live in the inner room and entertain guests in the outer room. Of course, the house is not comparable to what everyone lives at home.
Sex. But the house in Juxian Hall is different. With so many people from different backgrounds gathering together, it is a good opportunity to connect with each other and enhance their relationship.
Besides, to a certain extent, it is an honor for anyone who can live here.
Bai He's carriage stopped at the door of Juxian Pavilion. He slowly got out of the carriage wearing a green robe. Then he shook the hem of his clothes and looked up at the big words "Juxian Pavilion".
Before he could speak, a seventh-grade official came to greet him on the steps, "May I ask what you are doing? If you are a new guest, please come in and register. If you are a visitor, please go through the side door and someone will pass the news for you."
Bai He was not interested in getting involved with a small person, so he just stretched out his hand, and the entourage behind him handed over the invitation, "My master has been invited."
The official nodded slightly, "Then please come in."
Bai He did not move. He only looked at the three characters on the plaque and asked, "May I ask which sage the inscription on this plaque is from? Can you find and piece together these three characters?"
It's natural, you have put in a lot of effort, right?" He was still thinking at this time, he should have an impression of such an accomplished person.
Before the receptionist could speak, Fang Changqing said from behind: "From what you see, what do you think of this word?"
Bai He turned his head, saw Fang Changqing, and smiled. He looked at the words and nodded repeatedly, "When I first glanced at it, I just felt that it was smooth and skillful, elegant and vigorous, the writing was fast and orderly, and the energy was through. Looking closely, I saw that the writing was sharp and strong.
, The rhyme of the ink is gentle and smooth, which makes people feel that hardness and softness are combined, and the craftsmanship is unique." He said, paused, and the words were just like the person who said them. I really didn't know what the meaning of this was. He took a few steps back and went again.
After tasting it, his expression changed slightly after a long time, and he murmured: "Qiu Jinfengyi, calm and graceful, with a hint of... imperial aura..."
After saying that, he was shocked and couldn't help but look at Fang Changqing: "Is it possible?"
Fang Changqing cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Bai, please come in. If Long live I know that you praise me so highly, I will definitely feel happy."
Bai He couldn't help but look strange. He couldn't help but raise his head and took a look. This... no one expected that this cowherd boy...
Isn’t this still some kind of cowherd boy?
He smiled uncomfortably, and his heart also lifted.
In the Juxian Pavilion, there were already twenty or thirty people arriving one after another. Some of these people had good and bad relationships with each other. Not all of them could urinate into the same pot.
As soon as Bai He entered the door, Duotou met Cui Ping who was about to go out.
This Cui Ping is not from a noble family, but he is also an authentic wealthy family.
Our ancestors have produced three imperial masters, eight Jinshi, and more than twenty people. Now, the Cui family can be regarded as a famous family in Qilu.
The Bai family and the Cui family have always been at odds. This is because the ancestors of the Cui family once wanted to claim themselves as descendants of the Cui family in Qinghe, but the Wang family was disturbed. Later, the Cui family became more prominent, and the Cui family in Qinghe wanted to reunite with the Cui family.
However, the Cui family did not want to join the clan.
For this reason, the Bai family was complained by Qinghe Qinghe Cui family and almost became a laughing stock.
I don’t know how many years have passed since this happened, but the two families are still the same, no one wants to see the other.
As soon as Cui Ping saw Bai He sneered, he then said to Fang Changqing: "The Holy Master personally entertained guests, but some people just perfunctory and dealt with the matter, and the head of the family couldn't even come in person..."
Before he finished speaking, Bai He's expression changed. He came here now to learn more details. He would wait for the head of the family to arrive from Jiangnan. Who knew he would hit a nail on the head?
Yes! Why are all the heads of the family here, except your Bai family?
Bai He was holding back his anger and could only say: "My brother is already on the way. I'm just cleaning up the house for him. I heard that those who arrive first will get the house closer to the front. My brother is old..." As he said,
Chaofang Changqing handed over his hand and said, "Please be accommodating."
But Fang Changqing shook his head: "Why are you worrying too much? The museum has special carriages for elderly people and seniors who are sick and weak. It's okay!"
Bai He was stunned, took a deep look at Fang Changqing, and had no choice but to stop, "I would have known... that the Holy One would be so considerate to me, I wouldn't be able to do it."
Watching Bai He say goodbye and leaving the Juxian Pavilion, Fang Changqing raised his hands and said to Cui Ping: "The Holy See has read the statement that Mr. Cui handed over, and specifically asked him to come down and deliver the oral message. I hope you can make the statement more complete and not afraid of being detailed.
Don’t be afraid of tedium, says the Holy One, He is waiting.”
Cui Ping was stunned and looked at Fang Changqing: "The Holy One really said that?"
Fang Changqing nodded: "You have no joke, how can there be a joke?"
Cui Ping's expression became more solemn, "Since the Holy Spirit has the will, I have only been busy with one thing recently." He really didn't expect that his suggestion would be adopted.
At this time, the fourth master showed Cui Ping's book to Lin Yutong: "There is no shortage of far-sighted people in this world."
Lin Yutong took a quick look at it and couldn't help being surprised. This turned out to be a request to build a dock in the bay.
Once the wharf is established, more large ships can be berthed, and the convenience of transportation will be immediately reflected.
Fourth Master sighed: "As long as it is built, it can be used for both civilian and military purposes."
Lin Yutong immediately understood that this place might be used by Fourth Master to train as a navy master.
Since the fourth master wanted to use this Cui Ping, Lin Yutong asked someone to send a reward to the Cui family the next day.
This move was made with great fanfare and was not hidden from anyone. Immediately afterwards, more and more items were presented to the fourth master. But the fourth master was too busy and moved them all to Lin Yutong, asking her to help sift through them first.
Lin Yutong was in the back room of Fourth Master's study, leaning on the couch, holding milk tea in his hand, laughing while reading these articles.
Some of them went to memorials and complained about their grievances. The Fourth Master had previously introduced a measure, and all disaster-stricken areas, grain seeds, farm tools, and cattle were distributed free of charge by the court. This was intended to encourage the victims who were living in various places to return to their hometowns. Even
As long as they are willing to return to their hometowns, each household will be given one tael of silver to settle down. But at the same time, thunderbolt measures will be used for those who do not return to their hometowns within the stipulated period. If they cannot resume farming within the stipulated period, that is
The imperial court will treat these fields as ownerless fields and distribute them separately. All land deeds will be invalidated. Fields are fundamental. They are the guarantee for the survival of ancestors for generations. No one dares to give up easily. Therefore, for a while, there is a wave of refugees.
It faded away quickly. Because no one in the Lin family and the Yin family wanted to return to their hometown, and the county government did not dare to divide the two families' fields, the Fourth Master issued an order to reprimand them. In the end, they were divided. I heard from Sanlang that this matter
As soon as he came out, the old man in the family almost passed out with anger. That was his ancestral land. Those who returned to their hometowns on time to resume farming would keep their original fields. In addition, they were also allowed to open up wasteland with the landless people. As long as it was cultivated by their own family.
For land, you can apply for land deeds at the county government office free of charge. You will be exempt from taxes for five years.
As a result, every household has a field. However, the fields belonging to large families are not allowed to be cultivated.
The newly opened fields are not good and the yield is not high, but the advantage is that there are no taxes. As long as they are willing to work hard, the family will never die of hunger. It is better than farming the land for the landlord's family and having to collect 40% of the rent.
In addition, it is cost-effective to pay taxes. If the land is raised and raised, it belongs to the family.
As a result, the big households had to lower their rents. Nowadays, only 20% of the rent is charged before anyone is willing to plant. But even so, the fields are still not fully rented out. They have no choice but to spend money and hire short-term laborers to cultivate the fields.
This was something that never happened before.
With the summer grain coming this year, the ordinary people's lives have become better, but the income from their fields has been reduced by almost half. The autumn grain has also been put into storage one after another, but the situation has not improved.
In the end, this person believed that such measures by the court were inappropriate. As a result, their income decreased, and the taxes received by the court would naturally be less. The court would be poor, and the people would be rich. When the court ran out of money, the grain depots would be piled up.
If it is not satisfied with the food supply, then the court will be in danger.
Lin Yutong smiled and put the excerpt aside. Regardless of whether the conclusion he reached was correct or not, the current situation reflected in it was true. It still had certain reference value.
She put down the teacup and flipped through two more copies. One was a proposal to promote population reproduction. She believed that it was not enough for the court to encourage widows to remarry. They should issue an edict that women who do not marry after reaching the age of sixteen must have a government official.
Forcing a marriage. If the husband does not remarry for three years after his death, the government should intervene. Such measures have occurred many times in history. It is correct to look at the problem from a high position. This will inevitably increase the population. But Lin Yutong still took
I started writing and wrote a big word 'no' on the back of the fold.
The Fourth Master just got up to move around and saw Lin Yutong's movements. When he walked over and took a look, he understood why.
"Women should also have human rights." Lin Yutong said it with unprecedented seriousness. Women should not be treated like the beasts that have to be taken out for breeding when they reach age...