On August 15th, the full moon is as round as a copper coin, with an edge as white as ice chips and a slightly darker color in the middle, just like the shadow of a lamp and as bright as a lamp, which attracts people's imagination.
There is still smoke around Yuetai. Most of the people in the city have gone back, but many people in the villages outside the city are still coming and going. What's more, the lights here are bright, the moon is full, the roads are open, and there are still monks and Taoists taking turns to practice.
At the same time, the central military hall of Yuetai Camp was boiling with heat, and there was a cave.
Excited by the four words "helping the rich and the poor", Zhao Guan's family left the central military hall early and went outside to look at the sky and admire the moon. However, the prime minister and the secret cabinet officials continued to stay here so that they could communicate with the outer cabinet.
These nobles, monks, and wealthy businessmen 'discussed' a so-called package plan.
It is said to be a discussion, but in fact the foreign cabinet only has the power of 'suggestion' but not the power of 'veto'. The two sides are not talking on the same level at all.
After all, the businessmen were originally stage frightened and had no say at all; and the Taoist priests basically chose the upper-level route because many generations of emperors in the Zhao and Song Dynasties worshiped Taoism.
, like the Mingdao Palace, it belongs entirely to the royal family, and it is impossible to have any extra say; as for the nobles, the core clans were expelled to Nanyang, and the remaining people were obviously headed by the two heads of state... In fact, this is also
Why did Zhao Jiu concentrate on dealing with the monk before?
The monks of the Song Dynasty not only had better religious professional abilities than Taoist priests, but they were also better than Taoist priests in sinking the bottom. In terms of financial business, they were an era ahead of Taoist priests and landlords... In history, Shaolin Temple and the Prime Minister's Kingdom
Both the Temple and the Lingjiu Temple are recognized as big players in the financial industry, because Southern Shaolin, which is far away, is simply a financial pioneer specializing in marine trade credit business these days.
You know, Qianyuan Zhike is the lobby manager and counter operator, Zangjing Pavilion is responsible for accounting and auditing, Luohan Hall is responsible for security and armed escort, Discipline Court is for personnel management, and Bodhidharma Court is for the board of directors meeting.
All we can say is that with such a small land area and a population of 120 million, except for productivity problems caused by limitations in the development of science and technology, the rest that can be solved for you has long been solved.
In fact, it is precisely because of this that Zhao Jiucai has always been worried about the core issues of internal affairs. He always feels that he is an ordinary college student with no experience, and the imperial power is so serious. Once he interferes wantonly, the result will be the emperor's words.
If you say that, tens of millions of families will go bankrupt.
Of course, he was also afraid of the military, and he was also afraid of human affairs. Such was his character. He was usually quite tolerant, tactful, easy to accept opinions, and willing to make compromises. However, once he was pushed into a hurry, he would often
Do something drastic.
This is a flaw in his character, but it is also an advantage, because no matter whether he is good or bad, he is who he is, and presumably the governors, ministers, commanders and generals have all adapted to it.
"His Majesty."
The ministers came out of the hall and went to the open space of the military camp in front to see Zhao Guan's family. They saw the officials looking at the moon under the protection of Yang Yizhong, but it was Lu Hao who asked the question. The prime minister, whose family has believed in Buddhism for generations, didn't know
Is it because this matter involves Buddhism, I am quite concerned about this matter. "We already have a rough plan..."
Zhao Jiu, who was looking at the moon with his hands behind his back, turned around without saying a word.
"In general, there is no big difference from what was discussed before." Lu Haowen hurriedly stepped forward and reported briefly. "Retired soldiers from the imperial camp and families of righteous martyrs enjoy very low-interest youth loans; all major temples in the Central Plains are under the control of
, all are the same as Taoist temples. The replacement of the abbot must be approved by the court. Of course, the court can also directly appoint and remove; the abbot and temple master of each temple are designated as big business names and noble landlords. The owner of the family must assume joint and several legal responsibilities and accept the court's audit;
Abolish the right to purchase "waste land" for temples and temples, and abolish the old right for temples and temples to be exempted from paying a small fee (that is, the poll tax. Monks in the Song Dynasty were exempted from paying the poll tax, but they had to pay land tax and service money)... for a period of one year. If things go well,
Then he pushed it southward."
After listening, Zhao Jiu suddenly sighed: "These people may be muttering at this time, saying that I am talking about poor people, but I am just plundering them because I have soldiers and horses. If I agree at this time, it is just artificial."
I am like a fish to you, but there must be ten thousand dissatisfactions in my heart, and you never know when you will get into trouble with me."
"That's not necessarily the case." Lu Haowen shook his head. "The world is huge, and the royal family is the largest. For more than a hundred years, Taoist temples in the world have almost become royal temples. In the early years of Jianyan, the imperial court publicly asked Taoist temples everywhere to provide money to the government.
What does it mean to dare to ask a Samana? If there are really monks who are not convinced, or are taking advantage of the power of Buddhism in the south to bully the north, and come to the temples in the Central Plains to speak, I ask myself if I know a little bit about Buddhism stories, and I can connect with the officials..."
"Buddhism is just a suggestion." Zhao Jiu also shook his head. "The key is usury. Since ancient times, rent interest has been the two key points that prevent the poor from making a living. And the root of today's matter lies in borrowing money from people outside the government.
The Central Plains has restarted the Green Seed Law, cutting interest rates and extracting wealth at the same time. It’s not really about Buddhism... If anyone comes to argue, argue. If you don’t agree, don’t accept it. As long as you don’t incite rebellion, I won’t bother to care about it. Mr. Lu is also the best.
Ignore it."
"I don't care if the officials don't pay attention to me, but there are many familiar monks here, and they are all sitting in the south. If you really want to come to me, I really can't recommend you..." Lu Haowen smiled bitterly for a moment, but wanted to say something.
He stopped. "However, this is not the important thing I want to say."
"What do you mean, Mr. Lu?" Zhao Jiu frowned slightly when he saw this. "You still don't agree with me using martial arts students as youth loans to supervise the audit? I have already said this, and there is no possibility of changing it."
"Guan family." Lu Haowen responded sternly under the moonlight. "I have thought about this matter. What the officials said is indeed reasonable. The Central Plains experienced the disaster of war and resettled many refugees from Hebei and the retired and injured imperial camp.
Soldiers, you also need to ensure that the moneylenders cannot deceive these people. It is best to let people who have connections with the army do it...but there is one thing that I have to say."
"Mr. Sir, please speak."
"That is, the person who arrests the general must be selected from the official officials. The officials can directly control and interfere, but the official officials must be under the Ministry of Household Affairs. In particular, Yang Yizhong and Liu Yan must not be allowed to touch this matter.
This is because the martial arts school is based in Yanfu Palace, and the martial arts students are suspected of being subordinates of Yang and Liu when they are studying. If they are allowed to control them again, they will undoubtedly add more money to the imperial class. I am afraid that there will be Shence Army of the Tang Dynasty.
"It's a disaster." Lu Haowen responded sternly, causing several officials behind him to look at each other. Yang Yizhong was even more embarrassed and could only lower his head and pretend not to hear. "In other words, you can imitate Di Bao.
It has become a precedent, but it should not be imitated by the example of Huangcheng Si and Mi Zhe."
"How about Yu Yunwen, the daily doctor?" Zhao Jiu sighed and responded sternly. "Assign him to the Military Statistics Department under the Ministry of Household Affairs and let him be the first doctor of the Military Statistics Department."
"The specific person to be appointed is naturally a matter between the officials and the province. I can't say much." Lu Hao asked sincerely in response.
Zhao Jiu nodded slowly.
Mr. Lu pondered for a moment and then said again: "There is another small thing. I thought that the officials said they didn't care about Buddhism, but in fact they were too careful and even made it self-defeating... In the past, it was difficult for ascetics to even contact the emperor, but
The officials first visited the Xiangguo Temple and then the Shaolin Temple. They visited many times in person, and sent the Emperor Taishang Daojun to the Shaolin Temple for resettlement. They also appointed Fahe to be the presiding officer of the Shaolin Temple. Today they restarted the Qingmiao Dharma, starting from the Shaolin Temple. Instead, they seemed to be involuntarily
Buddhism has been improved."
Zhao Jiu thought for a while and couldn't believe it for a moment: "Ms. Lu means that by slapping the monks, I am actually promoting them?"
Lu Haowen nodded repeatedly, but then slowly shook his head.
Zhao Jiu was speechless for a moment.
"That's indeed what I mean." Lu Haowen responded with a wry smile. "I'm not trying to imitate the monks in being aggressive. I just feel that the officials are willing to be so reasonable. No matter I talk to the monks or the ministers, they always
A good deed in the whole world... Compared with it, the officials asked monks from Zen Buddhism to endorse Bodhisattvas from Tantric Buddhism, and even sent Arhats, whom Mahayana Buddhism despises, as favors to Abbot Fahe. It really doesn't matter."
At this moment, Zhao Jiu couldn't help but laugh: "So, the worst and most unreasonable person in the world is actually the emperor?"
Unexpectedly, amidst the surprise and confusion of the other four ministers behind him, Lu Haowen actually nodded slightly: "That's what I mean. I hope that the officials can continue this in the future and encourage themselves to serve their virtues."
"I understand." Zhao Jiu nodded, and then slowly asked in the silence of several prime ministers. "Does Xianggong Lu have anything else to say?"
"Yes." Lu Haowen responded with his hands tied under the moon. "Lv Yihao and Lu Jinglue acted fiercely and could not be prime ministers, but they were good swordsmen for practical work. While he was still in the southeast and in good health, if the "New Young Miao Law" in the Central Plains was
"If he does it quickly, he can be allowed to implement it in the southeast earlier..."
"I know." Zhao Jiu didn't know what he was thinking of, and he put his hands behind his hands and chuckled.
"There is also the "Market Change Law". Although it has the same drawbacks as the "Green Crops Law", they are all exploited by officials for profit. However, the "New Green Crops Law" is feasible, but it cannot be said that the "New Market Change Law" is feasible... Officials must be cautious.
"
"I understand, is there anything else?"
"Also, I would like to resign as chief of Pingzhang Military Affairs and Secret Pavilion." Lu Haowen continued to answer slowly, and the people around him didn't look too surprised.
"Why?" Zhao Jiu obviously didn't show much surprise.
"I am nearly seventy years old. My body is getting weaker, my energy is getting weaker, and my mind is getting confused. I have also experienced the prosperous and prosperous Yu Dynasty in the past. I saw Cai Jing holding the position of prime minister and fighting for power and profit with the thieves at the age of seventy. I felt a warning in my heart.
Wanting to exercise authority and attract attention from the world is one of them..."
Hearing this, Zhao Ding wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything.
"I first accepted the appointment of the public minister, and then the appointment of the secret pavilion. Now I have the appointment of the public pavilion. In addition, I study the original studies. The affairs are complicated, which will only lead to loss of everything and cannot study intensively. I want to go to the secret pavilion.
A minister can only serve as the chief minister of the palace for one year, and then he can study the original principles carefully. This is the second one." Lu Haowen continued to say seriously. "There is also the eldest son of the minister, Lu Benzhong, who is eighty-four years old this year, and the other disciples have also started early.
When they reach adulthood, they have been unable to become official because of me. As a father, I also have the intention of licking the calf and don't want to hinder their official career...these are the third reason."
Zhao Jiu finally nodded slowly.
"I think that when Mingdao Palace was appointed as the prime minister, people of the same rank, such as Li Boji (Li Gang), had been away for several years, such as Kang Lu derogated Qiongzhou and never returned, such as Zong Wang and Zong Wang died for the country, and such as Zhang Xianggong (Zhang Cui) died of illness on the way.
In this way, Xianggong retreated bravely, and even Xianggong Yuwen (Yu Wenxuzhong) and Lu Jinglue (Lu Yihao), who came to power later, are now only serving local politics, and have actually gone to the prime minister to hold power... In fact, the minister's intention to retire was early, but it was just for the sake of the official family.
Youmen Tuo is alone, so he has no choice but to delay." Lu Haowen said more and more eloquently. "Now the peace talks are over, the two saints have been settled, the appeasement officials in the court have gone, the puppet Qi has been destroyed, and the country is actually stable. Today
The great sacrifice is to show that the offensive and defensive trends of the Song and Jin Dynasties are easy to change, and the time is also the time. I really shouldn’t stay any longer...these are the fourth!"
"Before Xianggong left that day, he specifically said that Lu Yihao was not available and that Lu Qing would be the prime minister for peace." Zhao Jiu smiled in response. "Who would have thought that your departure today would be based on his abdication, but I don't know what I will do in the future.
How should we respond to his questioning?"
When everyone heard that Zhao Jiu had changed his title, they all understood.
"That was because Mr. Xu was afraid that the officials would ignore the people's livelihood, so he was directly instigated by Lu Jinglue to rush the Northern Expedition... But now it seems that the officials are cautious and knowledgeable about politics, which is not what he thought at all." Lu Haowen said indifferently. "Besides,
, he left and spent all day fishing in Wenzhou, leaving his ministers hanging here, where is it worth dealing with?"
Zhao Jiu nodded when he heard this, and several ministers were also ready to come and put high hats on Xianggong Lu.
"The official is willing to be reasonable, and the minister should also be frank...and there are five more." However, Lu Haowen hesitated for a moment, but finally said it clearly. "I have received great favor from the official, so I have become a king and a minister like this."
However, in the chaotic days of the past, he was favored by Emperor Taishang Yuansheng. In the past, Emperor Yuansheng was sent to live in Dongxiao Palace in Shaoxing for official duties. Naturally, he had a clear conscience, but after all, he was a little uneasy about his selfishness...
…I know the official’s intentions, but I still hope that the official can treat Yuan Sheng a little better.”
Zhao Jiu finally couldn't help but sneered: "If that's the case, Lu Qing might as well take good care of your health and study more in Tokyo. The better your health is, the more capable you are, and the more I want to listen to you... Don't say nothing."
Prediction."
Lu Haowen sighed.
At this moment, Zhao Ding, who had been cautiously silent for a long time, couldn't help but glance at Zhang Jun. The latter understood and knew that it was not easy for the former to show up at this time, so he stepped forward, cupped his hands and smiled: "Guan family, Mr. Lu and the officials and ministers
We have been together for four or five years and have achieved great things. Today I am resigning. Don't the officials have a good poem to give me? I remember last month when Yue Dutong resigned, the officials said: "There are three hundred and sixty days in a year, so many
It’s the cross-gear and horse-drawn carriage that are used to comfort each other. It can be said to be a wonder of simplicity..."
Zhao Jiu also laughed, but pointed to the sky: "Are you confused, Deyuan? Where are you going to write new poems and lyrics today? There is only one piece of old poems and lyrics."
Lu Hao asked the following. Several chief ministers, including Yang Yizhong, were each startled, but when they raised their heads, they almost all woke up.
The word says:
When will the bright moon come? Ask the sky for wine.
I don’t know what year it is today in the palace in the sky.
I want to ride the wind back home, but I'm afraid it's too cold in the high places.
Dancing clear shadow, like in the world.
Turn to the Zhu Pavilion, lower the Qihu, the light will make you sleepless.
There shouldn't be any hatred, so what's the point of being happy when we say goodbye?
People have joys and sorrows, partings and reunions, and the moon waxes and wanes. This is a difficult thing in ancient times.