This was the first time Lin Jue discovered that Yan Zhengsu's eloquence was so good. His previous impression of Yan Zhengsu was that he was old-fashioned, dull and serious as a knife. He rarely said some emotional and inflammatory words. But today's words
, but it makes people feel respectful and moved after hearing it. This can be seen from the reactions of the people below. They are already very excited and gearing up.
However, what Lin Jue heard from these words were cryptic words that he never wanted to hear. Yan Zhengsheng said that they had been fighting in the past few months against the content of the second new law. In other words, they did not
They will not compromise on the content. If the content of the second new law revealed by King Liang is true, Yan Zhengsheng and Mr. Fang will try their best to promulgate such a new law. They are afraid that they will immediately become the target of public criticism. What happens next
Things are hard to say.
The problem is that the emperor actually agreed, which means that the second "Employment Law" will be forcibly promulgated. Lin Jue was deeply worried and could only hope that this second new law would be a version that had been compromised and negotiated.
, not the version that his father-in-law, King Liang, said that day. Otherwise, it would definitely explode.
After the solemn lecture, Fang Dunru also stepped forward and said something. What Fang Dunru was talking about was the allocation of specific affairs and some new regulations in the yamen, such as internal confidentiality, rules of rewards and punishments, and inter-department
Coordination and liaison matters.
After half an hour, everyone dispersed. Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru called the four people who were inspecting the writing office into the rear office alone and began to explain in detail all aspects of the formulation of the regulations of the second new law "Employment Law"
ideas and some key points.
The more Lin Jue listened, the more frightened he became. What the two men talked about was exactly the same as what King Liang had said before. The general idea of the labor law was to offset the original labor with silver taels, and the court used the collected silver taels to hire people.
, in order to achieve the purpose of liberating the people's labor force and increasing the cash income of the court. What Guo Bing said, such as "money for exemption from service," "money for assistance from service," "money for exemption from service, and leftover money for exemption from service", were carefully analyzed one by one by Yan Zhengshu and Fang Dunru.
When the words came out of his mouth, Lin Jue finally realized that during these few months of quiet time, the two adults had not compromised, but were fighting. But now, it is clear that their fight has come to fruition, and they have obtained the emperor's permission.
Everything started according to the original plan without any changes.
This small meeting lasted until noon and ended at noon. Because the inspection and writing officer needed to fully understand the purpose and essence of the Employment Law, it needed to be detailed and specific. Even after talking for an hour and a half, there were still many things that were unclear.
, Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsun also understand this.
"It's almost noon, so let's stop here. The general direction and outline have been explained to you. Later, in the process of formulating regulations, if you have any ideas or questions, we will gather to discuss and brainstorm. The general direction remains unchanged, and the goals do not change.
Change, as long as these two requirements are not violated, the specific details can be improved. It's getting late, it's time for lunch, you go." Fang Dunru stretched his waist and said with a smile.
Several inspection and writing officers stood up one after another, cupped their hands and said, "Yes, I'll take my leave."
Fang Dunru waved his hand and turned to talk to Yan Zhengsu. Tian Muyuan, Liu Xiding, Du Weijian and others turned to leave, but Lin Jue stood there without moving.
Yan Zhengshen saw Lin Jue stuck on the spot like a wooden pole, and he laughed and said: "Lin Jue, what's the matter? Do you want to treat us to dinner at noon? You visited me a few days ago, and I happened to be out, so I neglected it. I have been busy for this period of time.
You go to my home and I will entertain you well."
Fang Dunru then realized that Lin Jue was still standing there and frowned: "What? Do you have something to say?"
Lin Jue bowed and said: "Two adults, Lin Jue... I have something I want to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
Fang Dunru frowned and said, "Why are you being pretentious? Is there anything else you think you shouldn't say? Just say it if you have anything to say."
Yan Zhengsheng also smiled and said: "Lin Jue, you don't have to be cautious in front of us. Let me guess, do you have some ideas about the Employment Law?"
Lin Jue nodded and said: "Exactly. The official does have some immature ideas."
Yan said solemnly: "Let's talk. I mentioned brainstorming. Of course you are welcome to have any ideas."
Lin Jue bowed and said: "Thank you very much, then I will speak frankly. I just listened to the two adults' instructions on the goals and direction of the new law. Lin Jue was very impressed. The two adults really have a thorough understanding of the overall situation and have a clear understanding of the reform."
The progress of the matter has its own ups and downs, and it is being implemented step by step. Only at this moment did Lin Jue understand that the two adults had said before that they had been preparing for the change for more than ten years.
And thinking, there will never be such a clear idea of reform. The lower official was so impressed that he fell to the ground."
Fang Dunru frowned and scolded: "If you have an idea, just say it directly. When did you learn to be so glib and beat around the bush?"
Yan Zheng smiled solemnly and said: "Brother Dunru, why do you have to do this? Let him say it."
Fang Dunru smacked his lips and snorted, and Lin Jue said hurriedly: "I'm not beating around the bush, I'm just expressing the admiration in my heart. If you don't like it, sir, I won't say this. Well... I just listened to the teachings of the two adults.
, what I understand is that the purpose of the "Employment Law" is to further supplement and deepen the "Changping New Law". If the "Changping New Law" is a beginning, the "Employment Law" is a further step based on it.
The "Changping New Law" solves the problem of people's basic farming security and enthusiasm, so the "Servant Law" solves some problems of unfair distribution, excessive burden on the people, refugees returning to the land and redistribution of acres. I don't know
Do I understand it correctly?"
"Hahaha, Lin Jue, your understanding is completely correct. You can understand so thoroughly that you are worthy of being an official in our Ordinance Department. To be honest, many people don't understand the process and direction of the new law, let alone its contents.
Compared with you, most of the officials in the DPRK are fools." Yan Zheng said, stroking his beard and smiling.
Lin Jue nodded and said: "Sir Yan is ridiculous. Since I understand it right, I understand the hard work of the two adults. If the "Servant Law" can be implemented smoothly, it will indeed reduce the labor and burden of the people. Yes.
It has a huge positive effect on production. It directly affects the government's fiscal and taxation. Once the people can be content with production, an increase in fiscal and taxation is inevitable."
Fang Dunru said: "Do you still need to say this? Didn't we tell you all before? Is this what you want to say?"
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said: "Sir, Mr. Yan. What I want to say is that although the two adults have good intentions, do some adjustments need to be made to the content of this regulation? Based on the current intentions of the two adults, the following is
If an official dares to say something unpleasant, even if the "Employment Law" is enacted, its implementation will inevitably be faced with many obstacles. Some unreasonable or radical practices in the regulations will not only cause criticism, but also stir up trouble. I'm afraid this
A blueprint that would affect the overall course of change that the two adults had in mind."
Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru were both stunned when they heard this. Yan Zhengsu frowned and Fang Dunru was already a little angry.
"I knew you needed to say something like this. Although you and I are just masters and disciples, I know you quite well now. What strange theory are you going to come up with? Is it some kind of 'step by step, not radical' approach?
To protect the interests of all parties so as not to intensify conflicts?" Fang Dunru shouted coldly.
Lin Jue bowed and said: "Sir, listen to me, the purpose of the Labor Service Law is to exempt the people from labor so that they can spend more time on production and farming. This is understandable. After exempting them from labor, let them pay some
Money, this is not a big problem. As long as the amount is appropriate and does not become a burden to them, it is acceptable. However, the extra money of the 'immunity allowance' set by the two adults, I think it should not be
Furthermore, this is an additional amount of money that is allowed to be collected by prefectures and counties. The name is incorrect, it is an extra burden, and should not be set up. Let alone using this money to lend, this will definitely be criticized as "profit grabbing".
People', it is not an exaggeration to call it unreasonable exploitation."
"Asshole! How can you reconcile with those people outside? The last time the "Changping New Law" was promulgated, government loans were issued to help the people, and you agreed. Now you want to say that again? What on earth do you want to do?" Fang Dunru shouted angrily.
"Sir, please calm down. The students are speaking from their hearts. This is indeed suspected of benefiting the people. If the new law wants to convince the public, it cannot leave too much ground for criticism. Moreover, so far, students still think that the "Changping New Law" has the official
The loan interest rate is too high and the loan frequency is too frequent, which may have negative consequences. The two adults also went down for a visit, and they must have seen some disadvantages." Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
Yan Zhengsheng frowned and said nothing, but now he said in a deep voice: "Lin Jue, you are too presumptuous. When the "Changping New Law" was promulgated, you came to make a fuss. We have already explained it to you. Just now I spoke in front of everyone.
As I have said, there are bound to be some small drawbacks, but as long as there are overall benefits, how can one just cover the whole situation? In the analogy I just gave, if a person is about to die of a disease, is it because the strong properties of the medicine will leave sequelae and choose to die, or is it because
Save your life. Don’t you understand? I remember I told you this example before, but you still don’t understand it? As long as the general direction is correct, flaws in the process are inevitable. Those who do great things do not stick to small details. You
Why do you always hold on to these things? And your tone is the same as the slanderers outside. You are a bit disappointing."
Lin Jue bowed and said: "Master Yan, sir. I do not mean to deliberately slander the new law. I am worried that the overall reform process will be frustrated. The purpose of the reform is to achieve the goal of enriching the country and strengthening the army. I think after these two new laws,
The next new law may be about the reform of the army. If the implementation of these two new laws is full of problems, the reform involving the army will inevitably be impossible. And it will be related to the safety and stability of the entire Zhou Dynasty, which is the goal of enriching the country and strengthening the army.
The last step. If we don’t take the road ahead more solidly, there will be no road ahead. I am worried about the overall goal before speaking out. I don’t want the hard work of the two adults to be in vain, and I don’t want to give up halfway.”
"Haha, so you are very sincere, but what does your sincerity show? Is it the constant criticism and slander of the new law? Master Yan and I are not as good as you? You are getting worried, we are
Are you messing around? Lin Jue, I really didn't expect you to be such an arrogant person." Fang Dunru sneered.
Lin Jue knelt down on the ground and said in a deep voice: "No matter how Mr. misunderstood me, I know what my purpose is. The students are not trying to slander or undermine, but they hope that the reform will proceed smoothly. The current reform of the two adults has failed.
It is extremely radical. The shortcoming of this "Employment Law" is not only the allowance of surplus money, but also the collection of service money. It is an extremely unreasonable practice to collect service money from households below the third class. This is completely unfair to the third class households.
Exploitative behavior. Even paying half the amount of money is enough to put a heavy burden on them. In addition, the official loans and interest imposed by the "Changping New Law" may be counterproductive. Not only does it not save the people, but it harms them. For officials
The collection of service money from wealthy families will also trigger huge opposition. Although the purpose of the two adults is to force the wealthy households to pay money to replenish the national treasury, or to force them to stop annexing land and withdrawing from the acres they occupy, have they ever thought about it?
By doing this, you are making enemies of the scholar-bureaucrats of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Have you ever thought about what consequences this will have?"
Yan Zheng looked up to the sky and laughed loudly. "Hahaha. What an impassioned speech. Lin Jue, Lin Jue, I also misjudged you. I thought you were a strong-willed person. What you did before taught me
I have a high regard for you. But at this moment, what you said makes me extremely disappointed in you. Don’t you understand yet? I and Brother Dunru have already done this since they decided to reform.
Prepare to be enemies with those people. Reform is a battle. What your husband and I are facing are those who are only for their own selfish interests and have no regard for the country and the country. Yes, they are huge and powerful, but what about that?
What should we do? Brother Dunru and I have no selfish desires. We are dedicated to the country, the country, and the great Zhou Dynasty. As the saying goes, without desire, you are strong. Why are we afraid of them? I originally thought that there are helpers around us, especially you, Lin Jue,
You should stand with us. But you also say such things? Are you afraid? Hahaha. My husband and I are not afraid. I once praised you for being better than others, and for your bravery and fearlessness. It seems
, I have to take back these compliments. I have said before that no matter how good the articles and poems are, it is useless. The key is action. You have reflected this very well. Haha, I don’t know whether to feel sad or sigh.
That’s it, everyone is gone.”
Fang Dunru also sighed and shook his head. He looked at Lin Jue and said in a deep voice: "Lin Jue, did you hear that? Master Yan has always thought highly of you, but now you? Is it us or you who are wrong? What you said just now
What? I understand, you came to persuade us on behalf of your prince and father-in-law, right? That day I asked you to persuade King Liang, haha, it would be better for you, and in turn you became a lobbyist for him. You also became
You have fallen in love with people who follow others, are unwilling to take responsibility, and just want to climb up, right? You have completely changed. Rather than saying that you are worried that the two of us cannot fight those people alone, it is better to say that you are just worried about your future.
That's all. Some things may disappoint you. Mr. Yan and I will not fall. In the past few months, haven't those people in the court have taken action? The emperor has piled up a mountain of false accusations, all of which are slanderous against us.
, the so-called unreasonable complaints against the "Employment Law", and the impeachment of Lord Yan and I. However, the emperor is very determined to reform, and the Holy Spirit is determined to reform, and Lord Yan and I will never back down. Therefore, they can't stand it.
What will happen? The Servitude Law will definitely be implemented and the reform will continue. The goal of enriching the country and strengthening the army will definitely be achieved. To be honest, I am very sad for you, but at the same time I am very happy. This reform is like a big wave washing away the sand.
, those who are true warriors, true loyal ministers, true heroes, who truly serve the country and the people, and who truly match their words and deeds will stay, while the others will be swept away. Today, you have revealed your true face. If I thought you were the best before,
It's just that I don't have enough knowledge. Today I know that you are not from the same group as us."
Lin Jue's face flushed red and he hurriedly said: "Two adults, Lin Jue has absolutely no thoughts like what you said. Lin Jue really thinks about the reform and the two adults. The two adults have misunderstood
You know what I mean. I really..."
"No need to say any more, I don't want to hear what you say anymore. As the saying goes, we don't agree with each other. The fate of master and disciple between you and me... I'm afraid it's over. Lin Jue, you know what kind of person I am, the eyes in my eyes
I can't rub the sand. But I'm actually very tolerant of you. No matter how outrageous your behavior is or how outrageous your words are, I can tolerate it. But I can't tolerate you being different from me on important matters. Then you and I are my teacher.
The fate of disciples can no longer continue. Today..."
Fang Dunru stopped talking, with a hesitant look on his face. But what he didn't say was actually very clear. He was going to expel Lin Jue from the school. But when he said the words, he looked at Lin Jue's painful face.
, Thinking of all the past experiences between master and apprentice. Thinking of the close relationship between Lin Jue and himself, his wife and daughter, and the family-like friendship, he really couldn't say this.
Yan Zhengsheng didn't want things to turn into that situation. Although he was extremely disappointed and angry with Lin Jue today, he still maintained a trace of calmness when faced with the situation, so he said in time: "Brother Dunru, please give it to him."
A chance. Maybe he is confused for a moment. Maybe, he will figure it out. After all, he is a young man, and it is inevitable that there will be fallacies in making judgments on big things. In my opinion, give him a chance to think about it."
Fang Dunru pondered undecided. He turned to Lin Jue solemnly and sighed: "Lin Jue, look how angry you have made your teacher. Go back and think carefully, don't go the wrong way. Well...
… I’ll give you ten days of leave, and you won’t be involved in the formulation of the regulations. When you figure it out, come back to us. I don’t want you to go the wrong way, and your teacher doesn’t want you to go the wrong way. Just reflect on yourself.
"
Lin Jue opened his mouth, but nothing came out. This was the third time today that the story of the wolf came. Fang Dunru had threatened him in this way many times. Lin Jue didn't know what to say. Lin Jue didn't know what to say.
Jue always believed in his heart that the relationship between master and disciple should not be used to such a waste. He cherished this relationship and should not use it as a reason to force himself just because of disagreements. But it seems that Mr. did not think so.
Lin Jue did not dare to say anything because he did not want the wolf to really come and he would never go to that extreme point. But Lin Jue also realized that he had underestimated the confidence and strength of Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru.
Determination. In other words, I underestimated the stubbornness of these two people. They would not look back or compromise. I should have understood this from the beginning. Today, I wanted to express my worries and suggestions.
The way to amend the regulations is to change the compulsory service money that embarrasses the vested interests into a more acceptable voluntary one. By letting the emperor take the lead or encouraging them to pay money in exchange for court awards, this may also achieve the goal.
, instead of confronting them head-on. But now, all this is stillborn, and there is no way to say it. Yan Zhengshen and Fang Dunru will not agree to it. They just want to rush forward, wearing the clothes on their bodies.
The fire was already burning, but they didn't care.
Lin Jue actually felt a little sad for these two people. Their motivation came from their inner desire to do things for the country, and loyalty to the emperor and the country was their driving force. On the other hand, they relied on the full support of the current emperor. In a sense
, Guo Chong's support is the confidence that they can risk their lives. But they may only focus on rushing forward, but forget whether the emperor who supports them will support them as always.
The way of an emperor is the art of balance. No emperor can risk the full opposition of the scholar-bureaucrat class to do something. Especially the Zhou Dynasty, a dynasty where the scholar-officials and the emperor share the world. If someone
To provoke a comprehensive attack on the new law, if officials and wealthy officials from both the government and the public speak out together, even the emperor will have to worry about the consequences.
The result of leaving no way out is - there is no way out.
