Watching my brother walking away.
Song Youwei laughed silently, then shook her head slightly.
And in my heart, I was already thinking about what the other person had just said.
Now, she is the Empress of the Central Palace and the mother of the country.
My father was the second-in-command of the cabinet and an important official of the dynasty.
Today, the Song family can almost be said to be at the top of the major families in the capital, and is extremely popular.
Even if my younger brother doesn't study and doesn't pass the imperial examinations, his future will not be bad.
It’s actually not a bad idea to let him do what he wants to do.
certainly.
She knew very well that if her parents knew that her brother was joining the army, they would definitely go crazy, but there was nothing she could do. His Majesty had already issued an imperial decree, and the matter was done. No amount of opposition would be of any use.
At worst, I can try to persuade those two elders.
However, Song Youwei was actually a little worried about her father.
The other party is now the second in command of the cabinet.
With great power and high status, one also needs corresponding abilities to maintain his position.
If that doesn't work, ask the other party to be more careful. Don't seek to achieve anything, but try to avoid making mistakes!
Thinking of this, Song Youwei couldn't help feeling a little tired.
A father and a younger brother.
Not a single thing makes one feel at ease.
only.
What the Queen didn't know was.
My father is doing another big thing.
...
In the west of the capital, on a hidden street, there is a small courtyard with a closed gate.
The small yard is not big, and it is filled with green bamboos that sway gently in the breeze.
At this time, in the lobby of the house, two figures were sitting opposite each other.
These two people.
It was Zhang Zhengming and Song Gongwen who had just left the cabinet after finishing their work.
The yard was Song Gongwen's private property. Apart from his wife, even his son didn't know about the existence of this place.
He had bought it at a high price after he became the Second Assistant Minister of the Cabinet. After all, this was the capital, where every inch of land was worth a lot of money. When he paid for it, Song Gongwen felt distressed for a long time.
The reason for buying this courtyard was very simple, which was to be able to contact the teacher secretly.
After all, the two had already agreed that their relationship would not be disclosed.
Otherwise, some things will be difficult to handle.
It has to be hidden from everyone.
At this time.
Song Gongwen took out a pot of freshly brewed tea from inside the room, filled the cup, and said, "Teacher, please."
Zhang Zhengming picked up the hot tea, brought it to his nose and took a sniff. He immediately smiled and said, "Gongwen, this tea is quite good. It's much better than the one I have at home."
"If you like, teacher, I can prepare more for you." Song Gongwen arrived and sat down.
But there was no smile on his face, instead there was a hint of sadness.
He didn't even have the heart to taste the good tea poured beside him.
"Are you still thinking about the issue of dividing the land tax?"
Who is Zhang Zhengming? As the most shrewd thinker praised by the late emperor, he can certainly see through the other party's thoughts.
"I still can't hide it from you, Master." Upon hearing this, Song Gongwen didn't hide anything and said directly, "If the land tax can be implemented, it will be a great thing that benefits both the country and the people. However, I don't understand why Your Majesty only allowed me to choose one place as a pilot."
He feels that the trend of land annexation is very serious across the country now, and the more severe the situation is, the more drastic measures should be taken.
"Gongwen, you are still young and you haven't thought things through thoroughly." Zhang Zhengming shook his head slightly at this time.
Then he took a sip of hot tea and said with a smile, "Your Majesty asking you to choose a place as a pilot is actually the best and wisest choice."
What?
As soon as these words were spoken.
Song Gongwen was stunned, somewhat confused, and then asked, "Teacher, are you saying that there is a deeper meaning behind your Majesty's actions?"
Zhang Zhengming couldn't deny it, but he didn't directly answer the other party. Instead, he said, "Gongwen, do you think everything I said today was false?"
"The land tax is certainly good for the court and the people, but what about the aristocrats? They have vast fields, and there are many who, as you said, are encroaching on their land. If this national policy is implemented, it will infringe upon their interests."
"Some of these people are local tyrants, and some have close ties to the imperial court. Individually, they might seem insignificant, but if they unite, they're terrifying."
After hearing what his teacher said, Song Gongwen immediately realized the root of the problem.
Under normal circumstances, the gentry do not have much interaction with each other.
Sometimes, there is even infighting.
But once the interests of all the gentry are violated, they will definitely choose to unite and fight back.
He had been an official for so many years and had read many historical books, so he naturally knew how terrible the influence would be if these people united.
By then, not only will the land-based tax system fail to be implemented, but the entire imperial court will also fall into turmoil.
If this happens, I am afraid it will shake the foundation of the country.
"This... the students really didn't expect it."
Song Gongwen spoke in a deep tone, knowing how serious this matter would be.
Because he knew in his heart that the gentry uniting to resist the imperial court was not alarmist talk, but something that actually happened in history, and on several occasions.
Zhang Zhengming chuckled softly and continued, "But choosing a single place as a pilot is different. First, while the implementation of the land-based tax system will have an impact, it won't spread across the entire country. However, the gentry in other places, whose interests haven't been infringed upon, will naturally remain indifferent and keep aloof, even though they know it might be their turn in the future."
"But the imperial court is still the imperial court, with supreme authority. The so-called nobles, though seemingly powerful, are in fact weaklings."
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