Of course I have thought that everyone present here has something to do with the land here. People like Gu Sizhi and Wang Rui are landlords, and most of the land in Luan County belongs to them. And most of the others
They are tenant farmers. They cultivate land that does not belong to them and barely make a living. There are very few farmers who actually own their own land. Most of them are concentrated in small plots that the landlords despise.
Mu land has no scale or climate at all and belongs to those that can be ignored.
There was no Mingzhou Port in the past, and the land here was cultivated by tenants. Gu Sizhi's statistics also show that if there is no port to dilute the labor force, the population of Luan County is actually just enough to cultivate these lands. Although some
There is a possibility that farmland cannot be cultivated intensively, but it does not matter. Most landowners regard the produce of good fields as their own, and leave the produce of inferior fields to their tenants for food rations.
Tenants are just "two-legged horses". As long as they can continue to work without starving to death, what difference does it make if they are full or not?
Everyone cares about land, but this was before the establishment of Mingzhou Port. Now the construction of Mingzhou Port is in full swing, and all fools know that docks make more money than farming. Ordinary people cannot think as highly as Gu Sizhi and others.
But they understand that by working part-time at the dock for one day, the whole family can have enough food for two days. Compared with the days when they were hungry every day, this is like paradise.
If you become a sailor, it will be even more amazing. The salary of a sailor is extremely high. One trip to sea can equal the income of two years of farming. If it is a big ship, such as the Chang'an, it will be even more difficult.
With a lot of money from outside, life is not so pleasant.
Under such circumstances, whether it is the gentry or the common people, their focus will definitely be tilted towards the port. Many people will inevitably give up their land. When the time comes, the land will be barren, food production will drop sharply, and problems will still arise.
This is very understandable. No matter how much money you make, don’t you still have to eat?
Food has become less. No matter how much money you make, you still have to use it to buy food. At that time, what is the meaning of the extra money?
Therefore, no matter what, the production of food must be guaranteed.
Before Li Mu announced the reform, Gu Sizhi and others, as landlords, were the most anxious when facing the situation where the land was about to become deserted.
But with their wisdom, they really can't think of a way to solve the problem. Because they can't give up the interests of the port, they won't stop people from working in the port. Although the interests of the land are also very important, which one is more important?
When they need to make a choice, they will definitely choose the port.
For them, this was an unsolvable question. They had no choice, and of course they couldn't give any answer when Li Mu asked.
Li Mu focused everyone's attention and continued: "Since no one has a solution to the problem, I will give you a solution -"
"Worker farm system."
When Li Mu wrote these words, everyone's eyes were focused on them. Even Li Shimin did not blink. After writing these words, Li Mu added a few more words at the end: "The land is collectively owned."
"I dare to ask Mr. Hou, didn't the New Deal distribute land to the people? Why did it become collectively owned again?"
"Don't be anxious, listen to my explanation slowly." Li Mu took a piece of bamboo from somewhere, pointed to the words "collective land ownership", and explained: "The New Deal still needs to be implemented, but it is not impossible to adapt. This collective ownership,
It’s just a modification.”
"First of all, according to the New Deal, land is distributed to everyone. How much land each family has and where it is are clearly stated. It is written down in black and white and preserved. One copy is in the hands of the common people, one is filed in the village, and another is saved by the state and county.
No matter which part is missing, make it up immediately to ensure nothing is lost.”
"Subsequently, these lands will be returned to the collective." Li Mu wrote down the word "collective" and said, "For example, the resettlement village where we are now." Li Mu pointed at all the people and said, "You have all been assigned.
Your own land, but you want to work at the dock and don’t want to farm. It doesn’t matter. You can use your land as a shareholding in the collective land, and then the collective will lease the land to the farm for cultivation. After the farm harvests, it will be distributed according to the land you invested in.
How much, we will pay taxes for you, and the remainder after paying taxes will be given to you as rent according to the proportion of the contract you signed. The rent can be calculated as money or crops, it all depends on personal choice."
Everyone's eyes lit up. This was a good idea. In this way, the worry of the land being barren could be avoided. No wonder when the resettlement villages were set up before, the land had to be divided into approximately 3,000 acres. It turned out that this was considered.
"But..." Wang Rui hesitated whether to open his mouth or not. Li Mu saw his look and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it."
"Hey," Wang Rui responded and plucked up the courage to say: "Master Hou, there is something I don't understand. According to Master Hou, does everyone have to invest their land into collective land? What if someone is unwilling?
?”
Li Mu had already thought of this and came up with a solution, saying: "First of all, it must be clear that the main body of the New Deal is greater than its branches. In other words, the policy of dividing land to everyone must be implemented. And these changes are
Laws are nothing more than expediency, and this is one.”
"Secondly, since Luang County is special, the land resumption and collective ownership of shares must also be implemented. But there are still modifications. For example, Zhang San likes farming and doesn't want to go to the dock. It's so easy, his
When the land is taken back by the collective, he will get a share of rent. He can also unconditionally participate in cultivating the land as a farm employee and earn a reward for his own labor. In this way, he will not suffer a loss. If he
If you work harder, you can even earn more than cultivating your own land."
"That's it." Wang Rui was sincerely convinced and saluted, "The Marquis is amazingly talented and handsome, and I admire him so much."
"Anyone else who has questions can ask it now." Li Mu looked at the people standing behind him and gave them the opportunity to ask questions.
"Little man, I have a doubt." A white-haired old man stood up and everyone made way for him. It was obvious that this old man had a high prestige among the people.
Li Mu's eyes softened a lot and asked: "I don't know what the old man has any doubts about, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it."
"Master Hou——" The old man was about to kneel down, but Li Mu helped him up: "Old man, there is no need to be formal. I am also very busy, so just get straight to the point."
When the old man heard what Li Mu said, he didn't insist and asked: "Master Hou, I only have one son, and he and his wife are not in good health. My son has to stay at home to take care of us. Even Li Mu had thought of this a long time ago and also wanted to
After coming up with a solution, he said: "First of all, it must be clear that the main body of the New Deal is greater than its branches. In other words, the policy of dividing land to everyone must be implemented. And these contingency methods are just expediency.
This is one.”
"Secondly, since Luang County is special, the land resumption and collective ownership of shares must also be implemented. But there are still modifications. For example, Zhang San likes farming and doesn't want to go to the dock. It's so easy, his
When the land is taken back by the collective, he will get a share of rent. He can also unconditionally participate in cultivating the land as a farm employee and earn a reward for his own labor. In this way, he will not suffer a loss. If he
If you work harder, you can even earn more than cultivating your own land."
"That's it." Wang Rui was sincerely convinced and saluted, "The Marquis is amazingly talented and handsome, and I admire him so much."
"Anyone else who has questions can ask it now." Li Mu looked at the people standing behind him and gave them the opportunity to ask questions.
"Little man, I have a doubt." A white-haired old man stood up and everyone made way for him. It was obvious that this old man had a high prestige among the people.
Li Mu's eyes softened a lot and asked: "I don't know what the old man has any doubts about, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it."
"Master Hou——" The old man was about to kneel down, but Li Mu helped him up: "Old man, there is no need to be formal. I am also very busy, so just get straight to the point."
When the old man heard what Li Mu said, he didn't insist and asked: "Master Hou, I only have one son, and he and his wife are not in good health. My son has to stay at home to take care of us.
Li Mu had already thought of this and came up with a solution, saying: "First of all, it must be clear that the main body of the New Deal is greater than its branches. In other words, the policy of dividing land to everyone must be implemented. And these changes are
Laws are nothing more than expediency, and this is one.”
"Secondly, since Luang County is special, the land resumption and collective ownership of shares must also be implemented. But there are still modifications. For example, Zhang San likes farming and doesn't want to go to the dock. It's so easy, his
When the land is taken back by the collective, he will get a share of rent. He can also unconditionally participate in cultivating the land as a farm employee and earn a reward for his own labor. In this way, he will not suffer a loss. If he
If you work harder, you can even earn more than cultivating your own land."
"That's it." Wang Rui was sincerely convinced and saluted, "The Marquis is amazingly talented and handsome, and I admire him so much."
"Anyone else who has questions can ask it now." Li Mu looked at the people standing behind him and gave them the opportunity to ask questions.
"Little man, I have a doubt." A white-haired old man stood up and everyone made way for him. It was obvious that this old man had a high prestige among the people.
Li Mu's eyes softened a lot and asked: "I don't know what the old man has any doubts about, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it."
"Master Hou——" The old man was about to kneel down, but Li Mu helped him up: "Old man, there is no need to be formal. I am also very busy, so just get straight to the point."
When the old man heard what Li Mu said, he didn't insist and asked: "Master Hou, I only have one son, and he and his wife are not in good health. My son has to stay at home to take care of us.
Li Mu had already thought of this and came up with a solution, saying: "First of all, it must be clear that the main body of the New Deal is greater than its branches. In other words, the policy of dividing land to everyone must be implemented. And these changes are
Laws are nothing more than expediency, and this is one.”
"Secondly, since Luang County is special, the land resumption and collective ownership of shares must also be implemented. But there are still modifications. For example, Zhang San likes farming and doesn't want to go to the dock. It's so easy, his
When the land is taken back by the collective, he will get a share of rent. He can also unconditionally participate in cultivating the land as a farm employee and earn a reward for his own labor. In this way, he will not suffer a loss. If he
If you work harder, you can even earn more than cultivating your own land."
"That's it." Wang Rui was sincerely convinced and saluted, "The Marquis is amazingly talented and handsome, and I admire him so much."
"Anyone else who has questions can ask it now." Li Mu looked at the people standing behind him and gave them the opportunity to ask questions.
"Little man, I have a doubt." A white-haired old man stood up and everyone made way for him. It was obvious that this old man had a high prestige among the people.
Li Mu's eyes softened a lot and asked: "I don't know what the old man has any doubts about, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it."
"Master Hou——" The old man was about to kneel down, but Li Mu helped him up: "Old man, there is no need to be formal. I am also very busy, so just get straight to the point."
When the old man heard what Li Mu said, he didn't insist and asked: "Master Hou, I only have one son, and he and his wife are not in good health. My son has to stay at home to take care of us.
Li Mu had already thought of this and came up with a solution, saying: "First of all, it must be clear that the main body of the New Deal is greater than its branches. In other words, the policy of dividing land to everyone must be implemented. And these changes are
Laws are nothing more than expediency, and this is one.”
"Secondly, since Luang County is special, the land resumption and collective ownership of shares must also be implemented. But there are still modifications. For example, Zhang San likes farming and doesn't want to go to the dock. It's so easy, his
When the land is taken back by the collective, he will get a share of rent. He can also unconditionally participate in cultivating the land as a farm employee and earn a reward for his own labor. In this way, he will not suffer a loss. If he
If you work harder, you can even earn more than cultivating your own land."
"That's it." Wang Rui was sincerely convinced and saluted, "The Marquis is amazingly talented and handsome, and I admire him so much."
"Anyone else who has questions can ask it now." Li Mu looked at the people standing behind him and gave them the opportunity to ask questions.
"Little man, I have a doubt." A white-haired old man stood up and everyone made way for him. It was obvious that this old man had a high prestige among the people.
Li Mu's eyes softened a lot and asked: "I don't know what the old man has any doubts about, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it."
"Master Hou——" The old man was about to kneel down, but Li Mu helped him up: "Old man, there is no need to be formal. I am also very busy, so just get straight to the point."
When the old man heard what Li Mu said, he didn't insist and asked: "Master Hou, I only have one son, and he and his wife are not in good health. My son has to stay at home to take care of us.