Chapter 161 The pro-commercial policy is approved!
Here we go again, here we go again...
That damned Wei family, they always use the common people to oppress others.
"Where in the world can you find so many talented people?" a stubborn official asked sternly.
Swish.
Wei Shuyu turned around...
Do you know how to farm?
Do you know how to trade?
Can you sew clothes?
Do you know how to hunt and fish?
"..."
As Wei Shuyu bombarded the official with questions, the official's expression changed drastically.
"A farmer who knows how to cultivate the land is a wise and capable person."
"Merchants who travel to trade and increase their economic income are considered virtuous and talented."
"If a hunter masters hunting techniques, why can't he be a wise and capable person?"
"Look at Yuchi Gong and Cheng Yaojin... are they the wise and talented people you imagine?"
"But they are capable of leading troops into battle, that makes them talented!"
"Talented people are not just those who excel in literary skills; as long as they are outstanding in a certain area, they are talented!"
In an instant, the official with a deathly pale face retreated.
Wei Shuyu's remarks were too sharp; if he dared to refute them again, he would be going against the world.
Look at those two, Yuchi Gong and Cheng Yaojin, they're both secretly clenching their fists...
"As you said, the Tang Dynasty has countless talented people, but without the court, they would not exist!"
Another official stepped forward to question them.
"fart!"
Wei Shuyu burst into a tirade, completely letting loose: "Please tell me..."
"Where did you get your official robes?"
Where did you get your house?
"What did you use to marry your beautiful wives and concubines?"
"All of this is thanks to the taxes that ordinary people pay while working hard from dawn till dusk!"
What I wanted to say was...
"Without them, none of you would exist!"
Wow.
You really dare to say that...
These were clearly bestowed by His Majesty the Imperial Court, yet the credit was attributed to the common people…
The official wanted to explain his financial income, but was pulled back by the other officials.
Standing on the opposite side of the people, how many lives do you have to die?
Didn't you notice that His Majesty's gaze towards you has changed?
"I believe you have misunderstood. What Vice Minister Wang meant was that without the imperial court, so many talented people would not have emerged throughout the land..."
Another official stepped forward to question them.
To this, Wei Shuyu merely scoffed and resumed his tirade...
"Then I'll reiterate it again..."
"It is not that the existence of a court leads to the existence of talented individuals, but rather that the existence of talented individuals is what led to the formation of a court!"
Who is born a saint?
"They all climbed up step by step from the bottom!"
“I know that the ancestors of most of you ministers were great figures.”
"But before they became important figures, how were they any different from ordinary people?"
Wei Shuyu's fighting spirit grew even stronger.
As if his meridians had been opened, his speech became faster and faster, and his words became more and more impassioned.
"That is also thanks to our ancestors."
Another official stepped forward, cupped his hands in a fist salute to the air, and said: "Without our predecessors feeling their way across the river, where would so many talented people come from?"
"Well said!"
Wei Shuyu rarely agreed, saying, "But I would like to ask another question: what was the purpose of your ancestors crossing the river?"
"Is it just for the intrigue and backstabbing in the imperial court?"
"Our ancestors crossed the river to establish various systems."
"Our ancestors crossed the river so that people could live a better life."
"Our ancestors crossed the river so that their descendants might be blessed and the world might be at peace..."
Swish.
All the officials paled.
There's no point in arguing anymore.
Wei Shuyu's mouth is extremely vicious!
If we continue arguing like this, even our own ancestors will be smeared.
That's enough.
Li Shimin finally spoke up: "Don't talk about anything that doesn't involve promoting commerce."
"I'll ask you one more time..."
"Do any of you gentlemen still have objections to the policy of prioritizing commerce?"
objection?
Of course there are.
But I can't argue with that...
The courtiers began to whisper among themselves.
They are extremely averse to commercialism...
Firstly, as the status of merchants rises, the status of scholars will be impacted.
Secondly, the emphasis on commerce made it less conducive to their exploitation.
Thirdly, just like the royal family's concerns, if the common people become intelligent, it will also affect their control over them.
But Wei Shuyu had Wei Zheng and Li Shimin supporting him.
Unable to win the argument, they could only helplessly accept this reality.
If the policy is approved, then we can only start from elsewhere...
“Your Majesty, I agree with the policy of promoting commerce, but this matter is unprecedented, and I believe it should be handled with caution.” Cui Yixuan stepped forward and bowed.
"What do you mean by that, Minister Cui?"
Li Shimin smiled and said it was good that the pro-commerce policy had been approved.
"In my opinion, if this plan is rashly announced to the world, the consequences could be unpredictable should problems arise."
"Why not start by piloting it in a county? If it proves effective, then we can roll it out to the whole country."
Cui Yixuan's words were also very reasonable.
Even Li Shimin wasn't very confident if the policy were to be rolled out nationwide at once.
"allow!"
After agreeing, Li Shimin asked, "What do you gentlemen think would be a suitable place to conduct the pilot project?"
"Hu County, perhaps..."
Cui Yixuan glanced at Wei Shuyu and said, "Wei Shuyu has been in charge of leading the effort to deal with the disaster in Hu County."
"As the initiator of the pro-commerce policy, Wei Shuyu's choice of Hu County as a pilot area is most appropriate in my opinion."
Li Shimin nodded: "Does anyone have any objections?"
"I second that proposal."
"I second that proposal."
"minister……"
With the ministers' agreement, the policy of promoting commerce was finally approved.
Wei Shuyu also breathed a long sigh of relief.
It seemed like he only needed to move his mouth, but his clothes were already soaked with sweat.
Not only because of the hot weather, but also because every argument requires complete concentration.
Before we knew it, it was already noon.
However, the political affairs were not yet resolved.
After a simple meal at the palace, the courtiers began discussing the two policies...
The invention of the curved plow necessitates a detailed discussion of a series of issues related to land reclamation.
A pro-commerce policy requires a detailed discussion of taxation issues.
By the time the morning assembly ended, it was nearly evening.
"Shuyu..."
After the court session, just as Wei Shuyu was about to leave, Wei Zheng emerged from somewhere.
"Father, what brings you here?" Wei Shuyu asked in surprise.
"I'm just sick, not deaf," Wei Zheng said with a laugh.
Well……
Wei Shuyu was dumbfounded.
It seems that Lao Wei was watching everything I did that day.
That makes sense when you think about it.
How could Wei Zheng possibly feel at ease when his son offered advice in court for the first time?
Wei Shuyu's personality was the same as his.
When they get really angry, they'll say anything.
If he angers His Majesty, he will definitely have to step in to save the day.
However, Wei Shuyu's performance today has exceeded his expectations.
"You did well today."
Wei Zheng wanted to pat his son's head, but seeing that the boy was already capable of handling things on his own, he changed his mind and patted his shoulder instead.
My son has grown up...
Touching someone's head is inappropriate.
"What's the reward?"
What reward do you want?
"A month-long vacation?"
"roll……"
Wei Zheng was furious.
You've only been in court for one day and you're already thinking about slacking off? Dream on!
This old man wants to enjoy his retirement as soon as possible...
"It's boring."
Wei Shuyu pursed his lips.
"How about I ask His Majesty to marry Princess Gaoyang to you?"
"Father, don't think I wouldn't dare to find myself a concubine..."
Under the setting sun, an old man and a young man bickered as they walked, sometimes laughing heartily and sometimes cursing loudly, appearing remarkably relaxed.
Somewhere, the historian was scratching his head as he sorted through today's records.
Xiao Wei is doing something really awful...
You say one sentence, and I might not even finish writing a single word.
And the more they spray, the faster they get!
Could you please consider my feelings?
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