Right now.
Song Gongwen's tone was very serious.
There is an indomitable spirit in his eyes.
Moreover, he had already planned the reform many years ago.
But before, I had no opportunity and no qualifications. But now it’s different. Now that I have reached this position, I have to do what I should do.
Across from her husband, Mrs. Song looked at his serious expression and suddenly felt dazed. She seemed to see the young man who had been full of vigor and ambition and seemed to have the world in his hands many years ago.
Yes, back then, I ignored my parents’ opposition and insisted on getting married. Wasn’t it because I was moved by my husband’s temperament?
Now, my husband has picked up his old passion again. Should I pour cold water on him and not support him?
After a moment's thought, Mrs. Song stepped forward and said gently, "Master, have you really decided?"
Song Gongwen nodded solemnly and said with a smile, "When you first became the Prime Minister and implemented the new laws, you encountered many difficulties and resistance. You were regarded as an anomaly by all the officials. But even so, you did not retreat, but chose to move forward."
"Now that I'm his student, I naturally have to take my teacher as my role model. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I must remain fearless!"
"Only in this way can we live up to the teacher's reputation. Besides, the teacher also supports this reform."
When I think of my teacher in the court, alone and facing countless accusations.
But he still insisted on implementing the new laws, which he yearned for greatly.
Now it's my turn, how can I back down?
"Does the Grand Tutor also support you?" Madam Song was stunned, then said, "But didn't the master say that the Grand Tutor would only provide covert support for your opinion, rather than openly support it?"
Outsiders believed that between Zhang Zhengming and Song Gongwen, one side was trying to curry favor with the other, while the other side was not only reprimanded but also lost face.
However, as his wife, Mrs. Song naturally knew the real reason behind this.
I understood that my husband and the Grand Tutor had reached an agreement on that snowy night.
But doesn’t this kind of agreement only help in secret?
So she was very curious.
What kind of support does my husband mean?
"Madam, you may not know, but in fact, my teacher is also very clear about where the crux of the court is now. It was my teacher who helped me finalize the memorial on the equalization of land tax and said that I could bring it up at the imperial meeting and let him oppose it." Song Gongwen smiled and continued.
"But as long as Your Majesty agrees to this memorial, he will provide all possible assistance in secret, clearing away all obstacles for me and allowing the land tax system to be implemented."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Song's eyes lit up. She knew that if this matter had the support of the Grand Tutor, it would be completely different.
The other party has great prestige and influence in the court. Once he takes action, the reform will go much more smoothly.
But soon, she frowned and couldn't help wondering.
"But if that's the case, would Your Majesty agree?"
Mrs. Song naturally knew it in her heart.
The Grand Tutor openly opposed it in order to pave the way for Your Majesty and my husband.
But the problem is that the other party's prestige is too high, and other court officials will definitely join in opposition.
In this case, Your Majesty will probably take the impact into consideration and will not choose to agree. The best case scenario may be to postpone the discussion.
In this case, wouldn’t all this be in vain?
"Madam, you underestimate His Majesty." Upon hearing this, Song Gongwen laughed heartily. "Your Majesty is a wise and enlightened ruler with a longer-term vision than anyone else. You will naturally see the benefits of equalizing the land tax, so you will definitely agree."
"I know what your wife is worried about. She's afraid that His Majesty will refuse to agree because of the opposition from the teachers and the court officials."
"But think about it, from releasing the Prince of Yan to his fiefdom to appointing me as the Second Minister of the Cabinet, has Your Majesty ever not acted unilaterally and single-handedly, defying all objections? Rest assured, as long as any suggestion is beneficial to the court and the country, Your Majesty will definitely support it!"
Having said that, an expression of reverence appeared on his face again, as he understood that his Majesty was going to become an emperor of all ages.
How could such an emperor be shaken in his heart because of the disagreement of his court officials?
So Song Gongwen can be sure.
Your Majesty will definitely agree to the issue of equalizing the land tax and will strongly support it!
Beside her, Mrs. Song nodded as if she understood, feeling that what her husband said made sense.
But she quickly realized what was happening and immediately worried, "Then wouldn't the Grand Tutor be confronting His Majesty head-on? Furthermore, if the land tax system is successfully implemented and the court's taxes increase significantly, then the Grand Tutor..."
"I know what Madam is thinking. If this succeeds, the reputation that the teacher has accumulated over the years will be wiped out overnight, and he will begin to be ostracized."
"Furthermore, since you always oppose His Majesty, perhaps one day His Majesty will get fed up and start distancing himself from you."
At this point, Song Gongwen sighed and continued, "This is the teacher's choice. He will devote everything to establish prestige for Your Majesty and pave the way for me. Madam, the teacher is so sincere. If I let him down now, how will I stand tall in the world in the future?"
At this moment, Mrs. Song already understood that her husband had made his decision and would not turn back no matter how she tried to persuade him.
Without hesitation, she walked forward, held his hand, and whispered, "Master, don't worry. As long as you make a decision, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, our family will always support you, just like we have done all these years."
Song Gongwen nodded, feeling somewhat relieved and a little emotional, as he still had the support of his wife and children.
But what about the teacher? He has always been alone, but he has come this far.
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